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Long-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Basic Text (Core Competencies in Psychotherapy) 3 Revisedrd Edition

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Because it provides clear instruction for getting started in the practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Basic Text has found a grateful audience of psychiatric residents and other mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses. This new edition continues the tradition of exposing beginners to the basic features of the psychodynamic approach while also challenging them to think in a sophisticated way about the complexities of their patients. Each chapter has been revised to reflect advances in the field and the new data relevant to the practice of dynamic therapy. Therapeutic topics are brought to life through accompanying online videos, which have been expanded for this edition, providing students and residents a visual reference to the text through case study vignettes of a senior clinician at work. In addition to trainees, training directors will find this edition helpful in evaluating competency in their educational programs.

Practical, hands-on, and rich with clinical detail, Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Basic Text provides readers with a clear road map to greater understanding, consolidation of knowledge, and the acquisition of psychodynamic skills.

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Long Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Basic Text, is a comprehensive, clear, and lucid overview of the theoretical fundaments, the essential tools, and the practical applications of this essential psychotherapeutic modality. From the clarity of the definition of concepts and methods, to the practical illustrations of their application to a broad variety of clinical situations, this book provides an updated, highly interesting and useful guide to the psychotherapist in training. The updated review of empirical research on the effectiveness of this treatment, and of the developing knowledge regarding the neurobiological systems involved in the activation of psychic conflicts, Gabbards volume places psychodynamic psychotherapy within the cutting edge of contemporary therapeutic advances in the treatment of the mental illness. --Otto F. Kernberg, M.D., is Director of the Personality Disorders Institute at Weill Cornell Medical College, Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College

With this volume, Glen Gabbard provides a companion for the often lonely psychodynamic psychotherapist. This is not a how to do it manual, but rather a mentor, a guide, a friend. It shares the wisdom of a senior colleague, with topics ranging from the clinically relevant dimensions of several major theories; through the growing empirical research base, the ideas and models that are beginning to emerge from studies in basic neurobiology; to sophisticated contemporary reviews of such familiar clinical issues as assessment and initiating therapy, transference, countertransference, resistance, dreams, and termination. Any therapist, but particularly any beginning therapist, will find a wise friend and feel less alone with this volume on his or her shelf. --Robert Michels, M.D., Walsh McDermott University Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, Cornell University; Training and Supervising Analyst, Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research

I have used Gabbards basic text for my introductory course in long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy since 2009, and my residents love it! Not only does it give them an acceptable amount of theoretical and conceptual knowledge, but it complements and enriches the weekly clinical work with their patients. As in the second edition, the accompanying videos (now with five illustrations) serve a key added function, that is, observing a seasoned therapist masterfully tackle some of the most common challenges with this modality of treatment. What Does Research Tell Us? in Chapter 1 and Boundaries in Cyberspace in Chapter 3 are welcome additions and highlight the cutting-edge nature of this latest edition. --Michael F. Myers, M.D., Immediate Past Vice-Chair Education and Director of Residency Training and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York

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Because it provides clear instruction for getting started in the practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Basic Text has found a grateful audience of psychiatric residents and other mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses. This new edition continues the tradition of exposing beginners to the basic features of the psychodynamic approach while also challenging them to think in a sophisticated way about the complexities of their patients. Each chapter has been revised to reflect advances in the field and the new data relevant to the practice of dynamic therapy. Therapeutic topics are brought to life through accompanying videos, which have been expanded for this edition, providing students and residents a visual reference to the text through case study vignettes of a senior clinician at work. In addition to trainees, training directors will find this edition helpful in evaluating competency in their educational programs.

Practical, hands-on, and rich with clinical detail, Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Basic Text provides readers with a clear road map to greater understanding, consolidation of knowledge, and the acquisition of psychodynamic skills.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amer Psychiatric Pub; 3rd edition (February 28, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 251 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615370536
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615370535
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Glen O. Gabbard, M.D., is Professor and Director of the Baylor Psychiatry Clinic at the Baylor College of Medicine and Training and Supervising Analyst at the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute in Houston, Texas. He was previously Director of the Menninger Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Dr. Gabbard is the author or editor of more than fifteen books and currently is joint Editor-in-Chief and Editor for North America of the International Journal of Psychoanalysis. His numerous awards include the 2000 Mary Sigourney Award for outstanding contributions to psychoanalysis.

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Samuel T. Goldberg
5.0 out of 5 stars How Does Psychotherapy Work?
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2012
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How Does Psychotherapy Work?

Many factors contribute to the effectiveness of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis; this will be only a brief overview. In part, analytic psychotherapy and analysis work through an individual gaining increased self-understanding. In this, analysis follows the wisdom that goes back thousands of years even to Socrates, who advised "Know Thyself," and "The unexamined life is not worth living." The analytic process is not merely intellectual or cognitive, however.

Equally essential is that psychoanalytic self-understanding is achieved in the context of a uniquely beneficial relationship with the therapist or analyst. As the American Psychoanalytic Association has writen in its pamphlet, 'About Psychoanalysis', "Analytic therapy can be viewed as an intimate partnership, in the course of which the patient becomes aware of the underlying sources of his or her difficulties, not simply intellectually, but emotionally as well - in part by re-experiencing them with the analyst. From the beginning of therapy, patient and analyst work together to build up a safe and trusting relationship that enables the patient to experience aspects of his or her inner life that have been hidden because they are painful, embarrassing, or guilt-provoking." Often, it has been the individual's unconscious struggle over many years with these same uncomfortable feelings, urges, memories, or thoughts that has issued in symptoms or unfortunate patterns of behavior or relationships. It is these symptoms and patterns that have made him suffer anxiety or depression, or that have interfered with intimacy, created low self-esteem, inhibited optimal functioning, or prevented adequate pleasure and satisfaction in life.

Becoming aware of what one has been struggling with, and how one has carried out that struggle, eventually allows the person to see himself more clearly and objectively, and to gain mastery over aspects of himself that previously were problematic. One thereby gains inner freedom, confidence and self-respect, enabling one to realize his or her inner creative potential, take new steps, and try out different approaches which offer greater hope for happiness and success.

This text by Glenn Gabbard I have found quite useful in teaching to psychiatric residents the basic concepts and techniques of dynamic psychotherapy
Samuel T Goldberg, MD. Using the Transference in Psychotherapy
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chi-town lizzy
5.0 out of 5 stars A psychodynamic "bible"
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013
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This is a must-read for anyone learning about psychodynamic therapy and seasoned clinicians. It covers many topics and issues. I've used it several times when writing case conceptualizations in grad school and will be referring to it frequently once I start internship.
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Robert M. Gordon, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant well written review of psychodynamic psychotherapy
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2012
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Glen Gabbard is a wonderful teacher, psychoanalyst and writer. He knows the subject so well that he can make a very complex and subtle science and art easy to understand. The DVD demonstrating psychodynamic treatment is perfect!
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blackhawks2010
5.0 out of 5 stars Ease of reading
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013
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Once again, with the amount of reading required, this text is very easy to breeze through and understand. Good choice on instructor's part.
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eeewod
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013
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Well written and easy to understand - breaks down psychodynamic topics well. I enjoy the chapter sections to target specific areas.
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Samantha Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2014
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Excellent read for any psychotherapist.
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yo
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro, excelente entrega!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012
Este libro debe estar cataolgado como uno de los referentes clinicos y teoricos mas importantes dentro del campo de la psique, principalmente para aquellos que gozan del modelo psicodinamico. La entrega del libro fue muy rapida. Excelente!
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Simple Citizen
4.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly helpful and easy read.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014
The author did a good job writing about a topic that few would read past the first page.
The first topic? MISCONCEPTIONS.

They explain that it isn’t about the stone faced therapist, sitting mostly in silence and only speaking to say “mmm-hmm” or to ask about the patient’s sexuality.
It’s about the relationship between the therapist and the patient. They’re both real people – both have backgrounds and upbringings and biases and conversation styles and patterns and soft spots and rough edges etc…

The author explained Klein, Freud, Kohut, Bolwby, Stern and others. But none of them are God; none should be followed precisely. They are people who had theories, and their theories taught us something.
This book helped me the most by teaching me what NOT to do. Don’t over analyze, don’t interpret too quickly. If the patient says I remind them of their father, just leave it alone. If they mention a past experience, just listen. Once they mention the same subject 3 or 4 times, once a pattern is readily apparent - then bring it up. Don't assume to know what it means - just bring it up. Sure I'll have idea and theories, but not push them on the patient or they'll pull back.

If they mention a dream - don't try to interpret it. If they give an interpretation - fine. If it reminds me of a recurring thing they've brought up many times - ask if there might be a connection.

I learned to slow down and avoid jumping to conclusions.

This book teaches how to do psychotherapy, how to deal with resistance, when to interpret and when to just listen. It taught the good and the bad of transference and countertransference - when to bring it up and when to just acknowledge it and move on.

It explained the goals, the purpose, the meaning behind it all. It gave me another useful tool to use with patients. I think that's the point, if you learn lots of medications, lots of therapies, and lots of ways to help - you'll have a better chance of picking the right one. "If all you have is a hammer, everything becomes a nail."

Here are a few of my favorite quotes:

"When in doubt, be human." - p. 57

"The young therapist - fearing spontaneity, human engagement, and a naturalness of response - is overly rigid and formal." - p. 71

"Therapists are privately passing judgments on the patient all the time." - p. 72

"We might regard resistance as a way that patients show us who they are...resistance is not 'bad' behavior on the part of the patient." - p. 117

"Patients are boring for different reasons...the art of therapy includes making the boring patient a fascinating subject of study." - p. 161
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Brenton D. Crowhurst
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for beginners, a "should read" for advanced therapists.
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2018
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This is a "must read" book for beginning psychodynamic therapists, and a "should read" for those who are more advanced. "A basic text" is probably a misnomer, in my view. Perhaps something like "A Practical Guide" would be better. Yes, the book emphasizes the basics, and in an uncommonly comprehensible style at that, but it guides the practitioner well past those basics. Most introductory books on the subject are too theory bound, doing too little to show how theory might manifest in the consulting room. The real value of this book is 1. it's clear explanation of central constructs that are 2. brought to life with illustrative clinical examples, then 3. uniquely demonstrates a variety of ways dynamic therapists might respond / intervene with their cases. A lot of the psychoanalytic literature is very confusing, owing, in my estimation, mainly to two problems: 1.It's hard to know where it is coming from and, 2. It's hard to know where it is going. This book, like no other I have seen, provides a coherent foundation that will serve the reader well as a solid anchor and a base on which to build through further experience and reading. I am confident this book will greatly help to both ease and guide the journey.
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Graeme
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2016
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A very solid introduction to psychodynamic psychotherapy.
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DUTOIT
5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful and practical textbook, especially for residents
Reviewed in France on May 2, 2012
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Glen Gabbard provides us a very useful and practical textbook about longterm psychodynamic psychotherapy. Many levels, including resistance, counter-transference, use of dreams, termination, are clearly described. A good and useful textbook for students and psychiatric residents.
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Lisa H.
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for psychodynamic beginner clinicians
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2018
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Very useful book for beginning clinicians with the most important things you should know before starting. I like the inclusion of video vignettes. I recommend this book for every beginner clinician starting his/her practice in a psychodynamic approach for a good comprehension of basics.
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jeffrey Todd Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book & accurate condition
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2019
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Book arrived on stated date and in perfect condition
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