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Setting Out: The Importance of the Beginning in Psychotherapy and Counselling

Paperback

Main Details

Title Setting Out: The Importance of the Beginning in Psychotherapy and Counselling
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lesley Murdin
By (author) Meg Errington
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9781583919354
ClassificationsDewey:616.8914
Audience
General
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Brunner-Routledge
Publication Date 3 February 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The nature and the outcome of therapy are always to some extent determined by the way the therapist decides to conduct the initial session. In "Setting Out" Lesley Murdin and Meg Errington explore the issues surrounding this subject, providing valuable insights into the significance of beginnings in psychotherapy. The book deals with practical issues for the therapist, such as the responsibility for the unfolding of the therapeutic relationship. It also addresses ethical and technical debates over how much should be said at the initial meeting, and how the beginning can determine the outcome. Subjects covered include: *The birth of a narrative self *Diagnosis: should we even begin? *Expectations: the birth of pattern recognition *Transference: the birth of the problem of reality Illustrated throughout with case vignettes, this exploration of the crucial issue of how to manage beginnings will be prove an invaluable resource for students of counselling and psychotherapy as well as experienced practitioners.

Author Biography

Director, Westminster Pastoral Foundation, London

Reviews

"An interesting read."-Richard Curen, "Community Care, 05/26/2005