Case Studies in Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

<p>This book brings the reader behind the closed door of the psychotherapy office through a selection of nine riveting psychotherapy and psychoanalytic case studies. </p><p>Each story delves into the hearts and minds of memorable patients and their therapist as they grapple with loss betrayal anxiety depression suicidality substance abuse and more. With a strong relational focus the author examines the misattunements ruptures and enactments that occurred in each treatment and explores in each case what she might have done differently – if she could turn back time. Each story is brought to life with her warm empathic style and honest reflections as she shares her thoughts feelings reveries and clinical decision-making in the treatment room. The myriad emotional challenges in each case study will resonate deeply with anyone who has been in therapy and with both new and seasoned clinicians. </p><p>With a warm and accessible style and wonderful attention to detail this book is essential reading for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists wanting to get a better understanding of how to work with challenging patients and for anyone interested in understanding the unique challenges of psychoanalytic work. </p>