Short-term Therapy for Long-term Change


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Is it possible to effect deep, lasting, meaningful psychological change in a short period of time?




Handbook of Integrated Short-term Psychotherapy


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Arguing that research shows that short-term treatments can be just as useful for many disorders and problems as long-term methodologies, the authors outline a system that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and psychoanalytically derived expressive and supportive treatments. The system rests on four pillars of practice briefly summarized as consisting of the conceptualization and formulation of patients' problems, the setting of realistic treatment goals, the technique of knowing what to say to patients, and the maintenance of a positive therapeutic alliance. The authors also address the issue of medication and its integration with psychotherapy, and present research finding regarding combined treatment. c. Book News Inc.




Time-Limited Psychotherapy


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Waiting lists in psychiatric clinics and increasing numbers of patients in long-term psychotherapy have highlighted the need for shorter methods of treatment. Existing forms of short-term psychotherapy tend to be vague and uncertain, lacking as they do a clearly formulated rationale and methodology. The bold and challenging technique for brief psychotherapy designed around the factor of time itself, which Dr. Mann introduces here, is a method he hopes will revolutionize current practice. The significance of time in human life is examined in terms of the development of time sense as well as its unconscious meaning and the ways these are experienced in both the categorical and existential senses. The author shows how the interplay between the regressive pressures of the child's sense of infinite time and the adult reality of categorical time determine the patient's unconscious expectations of psychotherapy.




Short-term Psychotherapy and Emotional Crisis


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Peter Sifneos describes a type of active and brief psychotherapeutic intervention which he believes is tremendously useful for selected patients with circumscribed emotional difficulties. The therapist assists the patient in defining the conflict underlying his dilemma and helps him learn to solve his emotional problems. As a result of this novel educational experience, the patient is able to use these newly acquired techniques to deal with other hazardous situations after the end of treatment. Indeed, the author maintains, the treatment is similar to an immunization procedure that enables certain individuals to prevent the development of emotional difficulties in the future. Dr. Sifneos describes two forms of this short-term therapy, "crisis-intervention" and anxiety-provoking--with emphasis on the latter--and presents in detail the theoretical background, criteria for selection of appropriate patients, technique, and illustrative case material.




Handbook Of Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy


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Contributors describe ten different approaches. A final chapter summarizes and compares. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Basic Principles and Techniques in Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy


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This text focuses on the discovery that with specific psychotherapeutic techniques based on psychoanalytic principles, the treatment of patients can be shortened, even for those usually considered the most difficult to treat. The book emphasises clinical applications and provides case studies.




Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy


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Traditionally, psychoanalytic treatment has been a lengthy endeavour, requiring a long-term commitment from patient and analyst, as well as vast financial resources. More recently, short-term approaches to psychoanalytic treatment have proliferated. One of the most well-known and thoroughly studied is the groundbreaking method of Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Habib Davanloo. Having trained directly with Dr. Davenloo, the author has written a clear, concise outline of the method that has come to be regarded as a classic in the field. The book is organised in a systematic fashion, analogous to the process of therapy itself, from initial contact through to termination and follow-up. Detailed clinical examples are presented throughout the text to illustrate how theory is translated into techniques of unparalleled power and effectiveness.




Short-term Anxiety-provoking Psychotherapy


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"Short-Term Anxiety-Provoking Psychotherapy (STAPP) is the oldest systematically studied type of brief psychotherapy in the United States. Developed in the 1950s by Peter Sifneos, it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Mental health professionals in Europe and the Americas have flocked to Sifneos's workshops, seminars, and lectures. Now, at last, in response to numerous requests for information, Sifneos has compiled this step-by-step guide to his method." "STAPP represents a distillation of traditional psychoanalytic techniques tapping the patient's ability both to establish a transference relationship with the therapist and to understand the roots of psychological conflicts. Although designed to help relatively healthy people with a single circumscribed emotional problem, STAPP gives patients the tools for dealing with future problems after therapy has terminated. The "short-term" in STAPP usually represents several months and rarely exceeds a year, a time span that not only eases the financial burden but contributes to the likelihood that the patient will complete the course of therapy. The "anxiety-provoking" component, Sifneos says, reflects the therapist's role as a teacher - an objective person who raises questions that wouldn't have occurred to the patient precisely because they are anxiety-inducing." "With its rich clinical material. this manual provides innumerable examples of new options available to therapists, enlarging and enriching their therapeutic armamentarium."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved




A Handbook of Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy


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Short-term psychotherapy has become more and more popular in recent years and there is an increasing need for therapists to be able to offer help without entering into many years of therapy. This practical volume is an introductory text and a quick reference guide to short-term therapy, by an experienced therapist and teacher of psychodynamic short-term therapy. It is based on lectures given on the topic to experienced therapists wanting to familiarise themselves with short-term therapy. In a clear and concise manner, the author explores the basics of this approach and moves on to discuss such topics as the importance of the first session; the timescale of the therapy, the different techniques; and ending of analysis. Full of useful tables and bullet points, this volume is an indispensable guide to short-term psychodynamic therapy for experienced therapists as well as laypeople who are interested in learning more about this method of therapy.




The Art and Science of Brief Psychotherapies


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With all of the expert-authored content that made previous editions indispensable references for students and practitioners alike, this third edition of The Art and Science of Brief Psychotherapies: A Practitioner's Guide has been updated to reflect this rapidly changing field. Most chapters include new material that documents recent developments within existing models, and new chapters tackle topics that include the following: Multicultural practice Mentalizing Motivational interviewing Dialectical behavior therapy Telepsychiatry Internet-based interventions All chapters summarize the ideas underlying each modality, the evidence for effectiveness, and the techniques and interventions central to each. In this edition, the DVD of videos has been replaced with 40 updated streaming videos -- available on desktop and mobile devices -- that show experienced practitioners engaged in a range of brief therapies, allowing for a deeper and richer learning experience for readers. In a national and global environment of limited economic resources and multiple demands on patients' time, short-term treatment modalities are increasingly important. Integrating theory, research, and step-by-step procedures, The Art and Science of Brief Psychotherapies is an ideal introduction to the range of short-term therapies for psychiatry residents, psychology interns, social work students, and experienced practitioners looking to broaden their practice.