This hands-on manual from Leigh McCullough and associates teaches the
nuts and bolts of practicing short-term dynamic psychotherapy, the
research-supported model first presented in Changing Character,
McCullough's foundational text. Reflecting the ongoing evolution of the
approach, the manual emphasizes "affect phobia," or conflict about
feelings. It shows how such proven behavioral techniques as systemic
desensitization can be applied effectively within a psychodynamic
framework, and offers clear guidelines for when and how to intervene.
Demonstrated are procedures for assessing patients, formulating core
conflicts, and restructuring defenses, affects, and relationship to the
self and others. In an easy-to-use, large-size format, the book features
a wealth of case examples and write-in exercises for building key
clinical skills. The companion website (www.affectphobiatherapy.com)
offers useful supplemental resources, including Psychotherapy Assessment
Checklist (PAC) forms and instructions.