Manual of Panic Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - eXtended Range

<p>This manual presents a carefully researched detailed psychodynamic treatment program for the alleviation of a transdiagnostic range of primary Axis I anxiety disorders including panic disorder generalized anxiety disorder social anxiety disorder post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychological problems. First exploring the principles of psychodynamic theory and formulation the authors then present a three-phased process of Panic Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy-Extended Range (PFPP-XR): initial evaluation interpretation of central conflicts and defense mechanisms and termination. Each phase is discussed in depth and relies on central case illustrations to demonstrate techniques and results. A subsequent chapter explores how to address complex issues that may arise during the course of treatment. Altogether this manual not only provides a demonstrated adaptable approach for anxiety disorders but also clearly embodies a spirit of research and empiricism heretofore rare in psychodynamic psychotherapies with an eye toward future development.</p>