Cambridge Guide to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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• Discusses the various theoretical and practical dimensions of psychodynamic therapy but focuses on those particularly useful in clinical practice, capturing the depth of a psychodynamic approach whilst being highly readable and relevant to clinical work across a range of settings
• Explains psychodynamic terms and concepts clearly, using clinical examples throughout and including a glossary of terms and original illustrations
• Applies psychodynamic concepts to settings outside of specialist psychotherapy clinics – such as healthcare, secure facilities, homelessness services, education and social work – supporting staff and clinical teams with understanding the psychological dynamics (psychodynamics) of human relations and developing reflective practice

Reviews & endorsements

`I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found it accessible and informative. The various authors conveyed the principles, practices, research, theories, and history of psychoanalysis in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, even for those such as myself, from outside the field. For clinicians (specialists and generalists alike) understanding the unconscious processes taking place in the consulting room can be invaluable in delivering effective care to our patients, and this book was able to provide insights into this important area.` Dame Clare Gerada, President, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), PRCGP FRCPsych FRCP (Hons)

Foreword Nancy McWilliams
Preface Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh
Part 1. An Overview of the Model:
1. An Historical Overview of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Allan Beveridge
2. The Supporting Theory of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh
3. A Brief Description of the Empirical Basis of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker and Adam Polnay
4. An Outline of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay
Part 2. The Model of Psychodynamic into Practice:
5. Framing a psychodynamic space Adam Polnay
6. The Goals of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh
7. The specific Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay
8. The overall Structure of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay
9. Psychological Assessment and Formulation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker
10. Some Reflections on the Supervisory Process David Bell
Part 3. Application for Mental Health Presentations
Applications of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with accompanying Case Study description for each presentation:
11. Psychodynamic approaches to anxiety Lauren Wilson
12. The psychodynamics of depressing/depressed states Adam Polnay
13. Dynamics of borderline states of mind Victoria Barker
14. Narcissistic difficulties, a transdiagnostic presentation requiring a system-wide approach Susan Mizen
Part 4. Application of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Different Populations and in Different Settings
Beyond 1:1 therapy- working psychodynamically with clinicians, teams and organisations Adam Burley and Adam Polnay:
15. Applications of psychodynamic theory and principles outside of specialist psychotherapy settings
16. An introduction to the dynamics of anger, aggression and violence
17. Psychologically informed organisations and services
18. Psychodynamic reflective practice groups
19. Psychodynamic consultation to clinical teams
Other forms and settings of psychotherapeutic work
20. A psychodynamic approach to working with people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness Adam Burley
21. Psychodynamic psychotherapy online and by phone Lauren Wilson
22. Group analysis and its applications Allyson Lumsden
Glossary of Terms Adam Polnay.