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Treating Affect Phobia: A Manual for Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Treating Affect Phobia A Manual for ShortTerm Dynamic Psychotherapy Author:Leigh McCullough, Amelia Kaplan, Stuart Andrews, Nat Kuhn, Jonathan Wolf, Cara Lanza Hurley, Cara Hurley This hands-on manual from Leigh McCullough and associates teaches the nuts and bolts of practicing short-term dynamic psychotherapy, the research-supported model first presented in Changing Character, McCullough's foundational text. Reflecting the ongoing evolution of the approach, the manual emphasizes "affect phobia," or conflict about feeling... more »s. It shows how such proven behavioral techniques as systemic desensitization can be applied effectively within a psychodynamic framework, and offers clear guidelines for when and how to intervene. Demonstrated are procedures for assessing patients, formulating core conflicts, and restructuring defenses, affects, and relationship to the self and others. Presented in an easy-to-use, large-size format, the book features a wealth of case examples and write-in exercises to help therapists build and practice key skills.« less