A Psychodynamic Approach to Brief Therapy

Gertrud Mander works at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation, London, as a supervisor, tutor and course organizer, and in private practice as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She has published numerous articles on psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy.

Introduction and Overview The Psychodynamic Model and Its Development The Historical Development of Brief Therapy Models Assessment and Diagnosis in Brief and Focal Work The Therapist's Task and Role in Brief and Focal Therapy Ending Brief Therapy Case Studies Different Contexts and Treatment Settings for Brief and Focal Work Supervision and Training Post-Therapy Issues Questionnaires, Research, Evaluation Conclusion and Summary