Remembering with Emotion in Dynamic Psychotherapy: New Directions in Theory and Technique

This book invites the reader to re-examine some of the basic concepts underlying the practice of dynamic psychotherapy. Using emotion theory, attachment theory, and memory research, Sandler explains why psychotherapy works and why it sometimes fails. Traditionally, dynamic therapy has focused on negative memories of disturbing events and relationships. Sandler explores this important aspect of therapy, but he also adds a new systematic approach to working with positive memories of early attachment experiences. He uses thought-provoking case examples to illustrate important points. The result of this new approach is a psychological reunion with early attachment figures and a greater capacity for affect regulation.