Ebook: Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics

Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics present an extensive examination of the basic principles of dynamic psychotherapy. It discusses the concept of constructive aggression. It addresses the analysis of expressive and defensive mechanisms. Some of the topics covered in the book are the therapeutic effects from history taking; common syndromes of sexual problems in women; qualities needed by a therapists; characteristics of unconscious communication; common syndromes of problems of masculinity in men; evolution and analysis of Oedipus complex; and Koch's postulates in p.;Front Cover; Individual Psychotherapy and the Science of Psychodynamics; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; A Note on How This Book May be Used; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1. Psychotherapy in Everyday Life; The Economics Student; Chapter 2. Inner Mechanisms in Everyday Life; Nine stories; Discussion; Summary; Chapter 3. Unconscious Communication; An Example of Association; Association and Emotional Significance; Unconscious and Preconscious; Free Association in Psychotherapy; Association and Communication; Unconscious Communication in Everyday Life -- Sandra and the Puppies.