Book Description
In addition to a review of the literature on psychotherapy process and outcome, this book contains detailed clinical accounts of seven patients treated by an immensely powerful method of dynamic psychotherapy (intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy). This treatment is capable of producing major improvements, and even cure, in a wide range of patients. The authors believe that the scientific study of psychotherapy must include highly subjective judgments, provided the evidence upon which they are based is provided in great detail. In the present volume, verbatim transcripts from therapy sessions and follow-up interviews provide this kind of data, which can be evaluated by all who read them. Relying solely on paper and pencil tests, which evaluate only conscious material, is extremely limited and needs to be fortified by the kind of data provided here.

This volume gives an account of what dynamic psychotherapy can achieve at its best.It combines detailed clinical case studies with the scientific research and also gives an overview of the literature available. It is based on the authors extensive experience of researching and using psychodynamic psychotherapy. ... Read more

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An excellent resource for clinicians
"Lives Transformed" is not only a testimonial to the effectiveness of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) but to the skill of master clinician Dr Patricia Coughlin Della Selva. The treatments of seven of Dr. Coughlin Della Selva's patients are presented through detailed session transcripts and commentary which carefully explain the methodology and interventions.What I particularly appreciated were the detailed follow up reports on each of the 7 patients (4 to 10 years after termination) - something I'd never seen before.Hopefully, this is a trend that other clinician/writers will choose to follow.Treatment results in the 7 cases were dramatic and speak not only to the skill of Dr. Della Selva but to the value of this approach.I'm sure this will become a classic reference in the field of experiential dynamic work. ... Read more

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Almost everyone who crosses the therapist's threshold is looking for a second chance--a shot at living a richer, less restricted life. Understanding how echoes of the past resonate in and shape the present provides opportunities to resolve crippling confl ... Read more

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A reader-friendly reminder to the begining therapist
Ms. Hall has done us all a service by condensing much of what a relatively new therapist should keep in mind.Though I have been doing psychotherapy for twenty years, I also found much to enjoy in it.I was particularlytaken by her use of the concept "benevolent curiosity".She alsounderscores issues of professional boundaries, and reiterates the hardestthing for new therapists to remember--Patience. ... Read more

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Dr. Joel Kotin gives numerous examples of common situations and problems that therapists regularly encounter and then tells the reader how to approach them. ... Read more

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very helpful!
This easy-to-read primer is just that:a very clear introduction to Kleinian thought.If you are put off (as I am) by certain aspects of Kleinian theory, don't give up the struggle to grasp it without taking a look through this book, which grounds the theory in easily understood clinical examples and applications.Highly recommended.I came away with a greater appreciation of the usefulness of many Kleinian concepts.

very helpful!
This easy-to-read primer is just that:a very clear introduction to Kleinian thought.If you are put off (as I am) by certain aspects of Kleinian theory, don't give up the struggle to grasp it without taking a look through this book, which grounds the theory in easily understood clinical examples and applications.Highly recommended.I came away with a greater appreciation of the usefulness of many Kleinian concepts. ... Read more