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Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy
A Conversational Model

First Edition
Edited by:


February 2017 | 208 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This book presents for the first time, a practical manual for psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy. Drawing on forty years of research, teaching and practice, its expert authors guide you through the conversational model’s theory, skills and implications for practice.

Part I sets out the model’s underlying theory and outlines the evidence for its efficacy with client groups.

Part II guides you through clinical skills of the model, from foundational to advanced.

Part III offers practical guidance on implementing the approach within a range of settings, and for developing effective practice through reflection and supervision.


 
Part I: Theoretical and Research Foundations
 
Psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy in context
 
The efficacy and effectiveness of psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy: A 30-year overview
 
Client change in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy
 
Part II: Practitioner Manual
Section A: Learning the Skills

 
 
Core model and introductory psychodynamic-interpersonal skills
 
Intermediate psychodynamic-interpersonal skills
 
Advanced psychodynamic-interpersonal skills
Section B: Applying the Skills

 
 
The initial sessions
 
The intermediate sessions
 
The final sessions
 
Part III: Learning and Developing the Model
 
Being an effective practitioner of psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy: Developing competence
 
Epilogue
 
Appendix: The Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy Rating Scale (PITRS)