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Book SynopsisObject Relations Brief Therapy combines practical techniques with the depth of object relations theory, the wisdom of previous brief therapy writers, and, most notably, an emphasis on the unique therapeutic relationship. This new paperback edition includes a preface reviewing more recent developments in the area of brief therapy.
Trade ReviewStadter presents a comprehensive, scholarly, and creative synthesis of concepts from object relations theory and principles from various schools of brief therapy. Eschewing a doctrinaire attitude, his way of thinking about and doing brief therapy pragmatically allows for the world of HMOs and managed care, enhancing the sense of usefulness of the often frustrated therapist. His approach is also helpful to the practitioner in the face of the kinds of characterological resistances associated with developmental and structural problems. Rich in clinical examples, this is a book that will increase the clinical wisdom of therapists at all levels of experience. -- Althea J. Horner PhD, author of Object Relations and the Developing Ego in Therapy
This is a thorough, honest, and thoughtful book. It is a pleasure to read and will provide both beginners and experienced brief therapists with much to ponder and readily apply. Stadter skillfully ties the literature together and puts the therapeutic relationship back into brief therapy. -- Simon H. Budman, President, Innovative Training Systems
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword by David E. Scharff, M.D. Chapter 2 1. Introduction Chapter 3 2. Why Is There So Much Resistance to Brief Therapy? Chapter 4 3. Object Relations Concepts and Brief Therapy Chapter 5 4. Historical Review: A Sampling Chapter 6 5. Overview of the Approach Chapter 7 6. The Beginning Chapter 8 7. The Middle: I Chapter 9 8. The Middle: II Chapter 10 9. The End Chapter 11 10. Very Brief Therapy Chapter 12 11. Object Relations Brief Therapy and Personality-Disordered Patients: I Chapter 13 12. Object Relations Brief Therapy and Personality-Disordered Patients: II Chapter 14 13. Reflections on Object Relations Brief Therapy and Managed Care: Brevity and Integrity Chapter 15 14. A Brief Epilogue
