Psychoanalytic psychotherapy : a practitioner's guide

This book addresses in detail the art and science of psychodynamic treatment. It distills the essential principles of clinical practice, including effective listening and talking; transference and countertransference; emotional safety; and an empathic, attuned attitude toward the patient. It describes the values, assumptions, and clinical and research findings that guide the psychoanalytic enterprise, and shows how to integrate elements of other theoretical perspectives when necessary. It also discusses the phases of treatment and covers topics such as educating the client about the therapeutic process, handling complex challenges to boundaries, and attending to self-care.