Introduction to Jungian Psychotherapy: The Therapeutic Relationship / Edition 1

by David Sedgwick

Overview

The unique relationship between patient and therapist is the main healing factor in psychotherapy. This book explains the Jungian approach to the therapeutic relationship and the treatment process. David Sedgwick outlines a modern Jungian approach to psychotherapy. He introduces, considers and criticizes key aspects of Jungian and other theoretical perspectives, synthesizing approaches and ideas from across the therapeutic spectrum. Written in an accessible style and illustrated with numerous examples, this mediation on therapy and the therapeutic relationship will be invaluable to students and practitioners of both Jungian and non-Jungian therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415183406
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	196
Sales rank:	294,076
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Sedgwick

Table of Contents

Introduction. The Jungian Approach - Selected Theoretical Principles. The Therapeutic Relationship I - Basics and Overview. The Therapeutic Relationship II - More Basics and Process.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS (C3 Education and Research, Inc.)
Description: This book provides both junior and senior psychotherapists with a solidly constructed introduction to Jungian psychotherapy and focuses heavily on the therapeutic relationship in treatment.
Purpose: The main purpose is to describe and explore the key Jungian principles in the therapeutic relationship between patient and therapist. Secondly, the book also aims to define Jungian psychotherapy rather than Jungian analysis. Finally, the book explores psychotherapy in a general fashion to reflect on Jungian thought as a respected and therapeutic entity rather than quasi-therapeutic. These worthy objectives are met by this well-versed author.
Audience: The book is intended mainly for beginning and experienced therapists, specifically psychiatrists and psychologists. However, this book has exceptional teaching capabilities for graduate level psychotherapy courses and will prove to be recommended reading for those in analytical training. The author is well-versed in Jungian thought and is a Jungian analyst and clinical psychologist; his credibility is unquestioned.
Features: The book is smartly divided into four sections which gives the reader an introduction to and overview of Jung's background, thoughts, and theories. The second section deals with selected theoretical principles such as the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and dreams. The third and fourth sections deal with the therapeutic relationship and cover such topics as transference, countertransference, empathy, beginning therapy, assessment, diagnosis, and the ever-important boundaries. The best aspect of this book is that it is well-structured and descriptive of Jungian psychotherapy.
Assessment: This is a well-researched and undoubtedly worthy addition to the field of psychotherapy. The material is relevant, takes a realistic look into Jungian psychotherapy, and provides not only for a strong source of information but also for personal reflection for clinicians and students to explore in their own clinical work. This well-written book deserves a place in every clinician's practice.

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