Psychodynamic Counselling in Action" is widely regarded as the most accessible introduction to the psychodynamic approach making it ideal for readers who are new to the subject. In this fourth edition of his bestselling book Michael Jacobs describes the psychodynamic counselling process from initial meeting right through to the end of the relationship. He sets out the main theory & principles involved in psychodynamic work &
- through two case studies
- a man & a woman
- shows how these can be applied creatively & effectively within the process. In this new updated edition each chapter of the book now
Includes:: a set of thought-provoking training exercises designed by Michael to help readers develop their psychodynamic counselling skills to promote discussion of each stage of the counselling process & to translate psychodynamic theory into practice. " Psychodynamic Counselling in Action" has been instrumental in training many thousands of counsellors & continues to be the essential text for a wide range of courses."