Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in South Africa - Contexts, theories and applications (Paperback)

Offering a fresh and innovative perspective on psychodynamic psychotherapy, this book captures the possibilities of using psychodynamic theory in service of progressive and socially relevant application. It takes the reader on a journey through the sensitive and often painful realities of contemporary South African life. Psychoanalysis as a long-term modality is inaccessible to the average South African, and in this book the authors describe how psychoanalytically orientated or psychodynamic psychotherapy can be practiced as a short-term endeavor and applied to contemporary issues facing the country. Psychodynamic work is currently undertaken by clinical psychologists, therapists, clinicians, trainers, teachers, clinical supervisors, consultants, and researchers working in university settings, state hospitals, community projects, private practice, and research. The debates, clinical issues, therapeutic practice, and nature of research covered in the book are widely representative of the work being done in the country. The need for shorter term therapy models and evidence-based interventions is as acute in global practice as it is locally. The lessons learned in South Africa have broader implications for international practitioners, and the authors stress the potential inherent in psychoanalytic theory and technique to tackle the complex problems faced in all places and settings characterized by increasing globalization and dislocation.

General

Imprint:	Wits University Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	November 2013
Authors:	Giada Fabbro • Gillian Eagle • Yvette Esprey • Vanessa Hemp • Gavin Ivey • Tina Sideris • Sally Swartz
Editors:	Michael O'Loughlin • Glenys Lobban • Cora Smith
Dimensions:	220 x 150 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-1-86814-603-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Books > Varsity Textbooks Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Psychology Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Social Studies Books > Academic & Education > Wits University > Psychology Books > Academic & Education > Wits University > Social Studies
LSN:	1-86814-603-0
Barcode:	9781868146031

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