Psychodynamic Counselling in Action

"Psychodynamic Counselling in Action" is widely regarded as the most accessible introduction to the psychodynamic approach, making it ideal for readers who are new to the subject. In this fourth edition of his bestselling book, Michael Jacobs describes the psychodynamic counselling process from initial meeting right through to the end of the relationship. He sets out the main theory and principles involved in psychodynamic work and - through two case studies - a man and a woman - shows how these can be applied creatively and effectively within the process. In this new, updated edition, each chapter of the book now includes a set of thought-provoking training exercises, designed by Michael to help readers develop their psychodynamic counselling skills, to promote discussion of each stage of the counselling process, and to translate psychodynamic theory into practice. "Psychodynamic Counselling in Action" has been instrumental in training many thousands of counsellors and continues to be the essential text for a wide range of courses.

ISBN 1849208034   Weight (grammes) 299 ISBN13 9781849208031 (What's this?)   Published in London Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd   Series title Counselling in Action Series Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd   Previous ISBN 9781412902151 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 210 Publication date 19 Aug 2010   Width (mm) 148 DEWEY 361.06   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Further/Higher education, Professional / Scholarly Pages 216

		Foreword
		Preface to the Fourth Edition by John D. Sutherland
1		Introducing the Psychodynamic Approach by John D. Sutherland		1
2		The First Session by John D. Sutherland		27
3		After the First Session by John D. Sutherland		55
4		The Importance of Time and Boundaries by John D. Sutherland		86
5		The Middle Phase of Counselling: Depth and Defensiveness by John D. Sutherland		107
6		The Middle Phase of Counselling: The Centrality of the Therapeutic Relationship by John D. Sutherland		129
7		Breaks and Endings by John D. Sutherland		165
		Suggestions for Further Reading by John D. Sutherland		185
		References by John D. Sutherland		187
		Index by John D. Sutherland		194

'Brilliant, enlightening, practical. A gem of a book.' British Journal of Guidance and Counselling 'This is one of a very small number of books that manage to describe simply, but not simplistically, what analytic work involves.' British Journal of Medical Psychology 'One of the most reliable (and readable) guides to what is involved in counselling! Jacobs' well-organised and comprehensive summaries of the main theories and his illustrations of psychodynamic counselling drawn from his own work will inspire students and trainees on counselling and therapy courses. They will also interest (and create envy) in more experienced readers.' Professor Andrew Samuels, Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

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