Transactional Analysis for Depression

<p><em>Transactional Analysis for Depression</em> is the first research-based transactional analysis psychotherapy manual. Developed from the author’s research into TA therapy for depression the book also draws upon a wide range of contemporary research findings relating to depression and its treatment. Mark Widdowson provides the reader with a solid understanding about the nature of depression and clear guidance about how to provide effective psychotherapy for depressed clients. </p><p>The book is a step-by-step guide to therapy from the point of first contact through to ending and covers: </p><p>The theory and practice of TA therapy</p><p>Understanding factors which maintain depression</p><p>Conceptualising depression using Transactional Analysis</p><p>Original material on the mechanisms of therapeutic change</p><p>Optimising the psychotherapy process</p><p>Key therapeutic processes in the therapy of depression</p><p>Tailoring the therapy to client needs</p><p>An introduction to neuroscience and the medical treatment of depression</p><p>Complete with an additional resources section including downloadable material designed to be given to clients to enhance the therapeutic process and strengthen the working alliance <i>Transactional Analysis for Depression</i> provides structured practical guidance to TA theory for therapists in practice and training. </p>