Exploring the connection between mental and physical health, the book delves into how psychic pain manifests in the body, often resulting in elective procedures or somatic conditions. It highlights the intricate relationship between psychological struggles and physical ailments, offering insights into the ways individuals cope with and express their inner turmoil. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the profound impact of emotional distress on bodily experiences.
The author's meticulous approach delivers a comprehensive resource essential for counsellors, counselling psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and psychotherapists. This work is designed to serve as a continual reference, emphasizing its importance in professional practice. Its thoroughness and depth ensure it will hold a significant place in any mental health library, making it a valuable tool for ongoing learning and application in the field.
Focusing on mood disorders, this book offers a practical guide to Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), a brief psychodynamic psychotherapy. It aims to facilitate the implementation of DIT in both clinical practice and research settings, making it accessible for practitioners. The user-friendly approach ensures that therapists can effectively apply this intervention in their work, enhancing treatment options for patients dealing with mood-related issues.
This book, first published in 2004, offers a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter, providing valuable insights and perspectives. As part of the Routledge imprint of Taylor & Francis, it reflects a commitment to scholarly rigor and accessibility. The content is designed to engage readers with its in-depth analysis and relevant discussions, making it a significant contribution to its field.
This updated edition serves as a practical guide to understanding psychoanalytic psychotherapy, making complex concepts accessible for practitioners. It incorporates the latest advancements in the field, ensuring that readers are equipped with current knowledge and techniques. The handbook aims to demystify the practice, providing valuable insights for both new and experienced therapists.
Alessandra Lemma explores the intricate relationship between child psychoanalysis and developmental psychology, drawing on her extensive research and clinical experience. The book delves into innovative therapeutic techniques and emphasizes the importance of understanding children's emotional worlds. It offers valuable insights for practitioners and researchers, showcasing case studies that highlight the complexities of child mental health. Lemma's work is a significant contribution to the field, bridging theory and practice in child psychoanalysis.
How does an organisation influence its trajectory? How do organisations avoid the pull towards conservatism and protectionism associated with the developmental plateau found at the top of the curve? This book gives us something of an insight into this process within one organisation, the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
This important new book by Alessandra Lemma provides a succinct overview of psychoanalytic understandings, approaches and controversies around transgender identifications. Illustrated with case vignettes, Lemma provides an up-to-date synthesis of current research and a critical overview of psychoanalytic approaches to transgender identities, distilling some of the contemporary controversies about how to approach the topic in the consulting room. Lemma also outlines a psychoanalytically informed ethical framework to support clinicians working with individuals who request medical transitioning and distils the ethical challenges faced by clinicians in light of the current emphasis on gender affirmative care. Part of the Routledge Introductions to Contemporary Psychoanalysis series, this book is of great importance for psychoanalysts in practice, academics and all those with an interest in transgender identities and mental health.
Exploring the intersection of technology and psychology, this book delves into how digital advancements affect mental health and interpersonal relationships. It examines the impact of social media, online communication, and virtual realities on emotional well-being, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape. Through a blend of research and case studies, it highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics for effective therapy and personal growth in the modern world.
This is a new edition of an influential and highly successful book. Completely revised and updated, it is a user-friendly and practical guide for the implementation of a brief psychodynamic intervention in routine clinical practice as well as in research protocols