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This engaging and accessible textbook introduces psychodynamic theory in a way that helps readers better understand complex theories and how these can enrich their practice. Five chapters on classic theorists explore their life stories and the ideas, and are illustrated with captivating case studies. Contemporary developments relating to psychodynamic theory are explored, such as the links with neurobiology and how attachment shapes a baby's brain, and how to make sense of the anxieties contained in the organisations of hospitals and day care nurseries. It also examines psychodynamic evidence based theory and practiceAn insightful introduction to core psychodynamic theory, this refreshingly clear book is invaluable reading for all students, trainees and practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy, and of interest to those studying and working in the fields of nursing, social work and counselling psychology.

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The Value of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Freud: Where it all Started Klein: Mothers and Babies Winnicott: Holding Within Boundaries Bion: Knowing and Not Knowing Bowlby: Attachment and Separation Legacies I: From Freud to Feminism Legacies II: Developments in Attachment Practice

Psychodynamic Theory for Therapeutic Practice

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
      Published 10/31/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780230242470
      978-0230242470
      ISBN-10 0230242472
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      Analytical and Jungian psychology Social counselling and advice services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This engaging and accessible textbook introduces psychodynamic theory in a way that helps readers better understand complex theories and how these can enrich their practice. Five chapters on classic theorists explore their life stories and the ideas, and are illustrated with captivating case studies. Contemporary developments relating to psychodynamic theory are explored, such as the links with neurobiology and how attachment shapes a baby's brain, and how to make sense of the anxieties contained in the organisations of hospitals and day care nurseries. It also examines psychodynamic evidence based theory and practiceAn insightful introduction to core psychodynamic theory, this refreshingly clear book is invaluable reading for all students, trainees and practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy, and of interest to those studying and working in the fields of nursing, social work and counselling psychology.

      Table of Contents
      The Value of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Freud: Where it all Started Klein: Mothers and Babies Winnicott: Holding Within Boundaries Bion: Knowing and Not Knowing Bowlby: Attachment and Separation Legacies I: From Freud to Feminism Legacies II: Developments in Attachment Practice

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