Table of Contents

Psychodynamic Principles. Introduction to Psychodynamic Principles. Historical Background to Dynamic Psychotherapy. The Concept of Conflict. Unconscious Processes. Anxiety and Psychic Pain. Defence Mechanisms. Motivational Drives. Developmental Phases. Models of the Mind. Therapeutic Relationships. Psychodynamic Practice. Introduction to Psychodynamic Practice. Elements of Psychotherapy. Levels of Psychotherapy. Psychoanalysis and Analytic Psychotherapy. Group Psychotherapy. Family and Couple Therapy. Social Therapy. Newer Developments. Encounter and Beyond. Selection. Outcome and Research.

About the Author

Anthony Bateman is a Consultant Psychotherapist at St Ann's Hospital, London


Dennis Brown worked at the Group Analytic Practice in London and at the Institute of Group Analysis, London


Jonathon Pedder was Consultant Psychotherapist at the Maudsley Hospital, London, and is now retired

Reviews

'...a very worthwhile update. This is the classic introduction to psychotherapy...' Stephen Frosh, Birkbeck College, University of London