Key Competencies in Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy: Clinical Practice Beyond the Manual

This text outlines strategies for therapeutic change, utilizing an interpersonal approach based in internal personality structures and interpersonal patterns. Relying on principles from cognitive science, Binder (psychology, Argosy University) discusses the development of five essential competencies necessary for a therapist to conduct psychotherapy, particularly the time-limited variety. These include theoretical models, problem formulation, tracking the issue, therapeutic inquiry, implementing change, and relationship management. This book is designed for psychotherapy training programs and experienced practitioners. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR