Ch. 1. What is brief psychodynamic psychotherapy? -- Ch. 2. Focus -- Ch. 3. The importance of the first session -- Ch. 4. Jointly agreed strategic focus : contract part I -- Ch. 5. Jointly agreed time scale : contract part II -- Ch. 6. Flexibility -- Ch. 7. Activity -- Ch. 8. Techniques -- Ch. 9. Endings -- Ch. 10. Review and what next? -- Ch. 11. Conclusion
Summary
Short-term psychotherapy has become more and more popular in recent years and there is an increasing need for therapists to be able to offer help without entering into many years of therapy. This practical volume is an introductory text and a quick reference guide to short-term therapy, by an experienced therapist and teacher of psychodynamic short-term therapy
