An Introduction to Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy

Foundations of Clinical Practice
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-85037-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), covering its theoretical foundations, core techniques, and practical applications.

The author first introduces six key psychodynamic concepts essential for ISTDP in an accessible, jargon-free way, then shifts focus to building strong conscious therapeutic alliances. Finally, core ISTDP techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated. Through clinical examples and real therapy transcripts, this book illustrates how to effectively integrate ISTDP to resolve unconscious conflicts by addressing feelings, anxiety, and defenses.

Whether you are a student or a beginner therapist new to ISTDP, or an experienced practitioner looking to revisit the fundamentals of this exciting method, this book serves as an accessible, relevant, and indispensable resource.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, Professional Training, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Anders Lied, Jon

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Psychoanalyse (S. Freud)
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Beratungspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction  Part 1 – What is Psychodynamic Therapy?  1. The Unconscious  2. Internal Conflicts  3. Transference  4. Defense Mechanisms  5. Symptoms  6. Developmental Psychology, Genetic and Social Factors  7. The Sweet Child  Part 2 – Dynamic Inquiry and Alliance  8. Case Formulation and Alliance  9. Agreement on Goals  10. Agreement on the Therapeutic Task  11. Therapeutic Bond and Trust  Part 3. Alliance-Guided Short-Term Dynamic Cooperation  12. How to do Defense Work?  13. Restructuring Defenses  14. How to Do Anxiety Work?  15. How to Work with Feelings  16. Connecting the Dots  Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Jon Anders Lied is a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in ISTDP and psychodynamic therapy. He works at Sit Mental Health Service in Trondheim, Norway, runs a small private practice, and teaches and supervises at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He also has extensive experience as a therapist and supervisor in the public healthcare system.