Cambridge Guide to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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· Cambridge University Press
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351
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A unique and accessible guide to contemporary psychodynamic therapy and its applications. Introduced with a foreword by Nancy McWilliams, an author line-up of experienced educators guide the reader through the breadth of psychodynamic concepts in a digestible and engaging way. The key applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a range of presentations are explored, including anxiety, depression, problematic narcissism as well as the dynamics of 'borderline' states. Specific chapters cover the dynamics of anger and aggression, and working with people experiencing homelessness. A valuable resource for novice and experienced therapists, presenting a clear, comprehensive review of contemporary psychodynamic theory and clinical practice. Highly relevant for general clinicians, third-sector staff and therapists alike, the authors also examine staff-client dynamics and the development of psychologically-informed services underpinned by reflective practice. Part of the Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies series, offering all the latest scientifically rigorous, and practical information on a range of key, evidence-based psychological interventions for clinicians.

About the author

Adam Polnay is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist at The State Hospital (Carstairs) and leads the Edinburgh Psychotherapy Department at Royal Edinburgh Hospital. He is also affiliated with Edinburgh University and leads the psychodynamic training for psychiatrists in South-East Scotland.

Rhiannon Pugh is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based in Edinburgh and was Associate Postgraduate Dean in the Scotland Deanery from 2007 until 2022.

Victoria Barker is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who leads the City & Hackney Specialist Psychotherapy Service within the East London NHS Foundation Trust.

David Bell is a Consultant Psychiatrist, formerly at the Adult Department at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust where he was Director of Postgraduate Training and led a specialist service (the Fitzjohn's Unit) for people with enduring and complex problems. He is a past president of the British Psychoanalytical Society.

Allan Beveridge is a retired psychiatrist who continues on the staff of the British Journal of Psychiatry as Psychiatry and Pictures Editor and Co-Book Review Editor. He is also History and Humanities Editor of the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Adam Burley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working for Rivers Centre, Edinburgh.

Allyson Lumsden is an Adult Psychotherapist and Group Analyst within the NHS and third sector. Allyson is also a trainer for therapists studying with the Institute of Group Analysis.

C. Susan Mizen is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Devon Partnership NHS Trust. She is also chair of the Talking Therapies Task Force.

Lauren Wilson is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist specialising in psychodynamic psychotherapy working within the Edinburgh Psychotherapy Department of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

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