Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy
A Conversational Model

First Edition

Edited by:

Michael Barkham - University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
Else Guthrie - University of Manchester, UK
Gillian E. Hardy - University of Sheffield, UK
Frank Margison - Manchester Royal Infirmary

Other Titles in:
Counselling Skills | Counselling and Psychotherapy (General) | Psychodynamic Counselling

November 2016 | 208 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

This book presents for the first time, a practical manual for psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy. Drawing on forty years of research, teaching and practice, its expert authors guide you through the conversational model’s theory, skills and implications for practice.

Part I sets out the model’s underlying theory and outlines the evidence for its efficacy with client groups.

Part II guides you through clinical skills of the model, from foundational to advanced.

Part III offers practical guidance on implementing the approach within a range of settings, and for developing effective practice through reflection and supervision.

Part I: Theoretical and Research Foundations

Psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy in context

The efficacy and effectiveness of psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy: A 30-year overview

Client change in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy

Part II: Practitioner Manual

Section A: Learning the Skills

Core model and introductory psychodynamic-interpersonal skills

Intermediate psychodynamic-interpersonal skills

Advanced psychodynamic-interpersonal skills

Section B: Applying the Skills

The initial sessions

The intermediate sessions

The final sessions

Part III: Learning and Developing the Model

Being an effective practitioner of psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy: Developing competence

Epilogue

Appendix: The Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy Rating Scale (PITRS)

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Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1: Psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy in context

Chapters 4,5: Core Model and Introductory Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Skills & I

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