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Psychodynamic Techniques: Working with Emotion in the Therapeutic Relationship 1st Edition

by Karen J. Maroda (Author)
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Helping therapists navigate the complexities of emotional interactions with clients, this book provides practical clinical guidelines. Master clinician Karen J. Maroda adds an important dimension to the psychodynamic literature by exploring the role of both clients' and therapists' emotional experiences in the process of therapy. The book discusses how to become more attuned to one's own experience of a client; offer direct feedback and self-disclosure in the service of treatment goals; and manage intense feelings and conflict in the relationship. Specific techniques are illustrated with vivid case examples. Maroda clearly distinguishes between therapeutic and nontherapeutic ways to work with emotion in this candid and instructive guide.

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  1. ISBN-10
    1606234927
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1606234921
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    The Guilford Press
  5. Publication date
    November 24, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    274 pages
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"Maroda clearly describes how the psychotherapist's emotional responses to the patient's communications are essential to the change processes that lie at the core of the therapeutic relationship. Her clinical model for working more deeply in the affective realm is solidly grounded in interpersonal neurobiology. This extraordinary book is filled with practical information and rich case vignettes. I highly recommend it."--Allan N. Schore, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles

"Maroda's proven skill at highly instructive use of courageous self-disclosure is superbly displayed in this revealing work on that rarest of topics: specific elucidation of technique in dynamic therapy. Full of practical advice and illuminating case material, this book is a godsend for therapists."--Thomas G. Gutheil, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School


"Maroda brings such a wealth of seasoned clinical experience and wisdom to this book that it inevitably will be an invaluable resource. She offers a treatment-oriented presentation that is sophisticated yet lucid and pragmatic."--Edgar A. Levenson, MD, William Alanson White Institute, New York City



 


"Though intended primarily for inexperienced clinicians, this book has much to offer therapists at every level of practice. It is in equal turns scholarly and eminently practical, and imparts the clinical wisdom of a senior therapist who is willing to discuss the intricacies of clinical process with emotional and professional candor. The multidimensional clinical illustrations are evocative and elegantly crafted. Highly recommended."--Jerrold R. Brandell, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Wayne State University School of Social Work; Editor-in-Chief, Psychoanalytic Social Work


"With this engaging, readable book, Maroda answers a long-standing need for a primer on psychodynamic technique. In her characteristic melding of professional and personal experience, theoretical sophistication, research findings, and plain-spoken common sense, Maroda serves up a banquet of good advice that will nourish not only students and beginning therapists, but also experienced practitioners. She keeps the focus on the practical and generously illustrates her points with clinical vignettes that exemplify the emotional honesty she so consistently recommends. I look forward to assigning this welcome text to my graduate students in clinical psychology."--Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey


 


"This is an outstanding contribution by a master clinician. Maroda takes the reader on an intimate tour of becoming a good psychotherapist. Her generous use of case examples allows the reader to enter into her consulting room, and illustrates the nuances of various dynamic methods. This book should be mandatory reading for graduate students facing the trepidation and uncertainty of immersing oneself in clinical practice."--Jon Mills, PsyD, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Ajax, Ontario, Canada



"What makes Maroda's work particularly remarkable, however, is that she not only manages to identify and explicate aspects of technique, but that the range of skills she addresses all converge on what can seem like an especially mystifying topic to new clinicians: the use of emotion in the therapeutic relationship. Maroda's pragmatic tone seems to effortlessly weave concrete skills through the particularly vaporous topic if using emotion productively. The result is an admirably unmechanistic set of principles to aid clinicians in navigating the complex emotional terrain of the therapeutic relationship in a manner consistent with their own personal styles. One of the major strengths of Psychodynamic Technique is its breadth, and Maroda provides a good balance, including both general and specific issues related to the role of emotion in the therapeutic process....The annotated bibliography of both theoretical and practical literature is a valuable resource....Maroda's direct, clear, honest language models an approach for which all clinicians should strive. In addition to her own experience as a therapist and supervisor, she draws from a wide range of sources, including recent neuroimaging studies, relevant research on affect and attachment, as well as psychodynamic theory. These multiple perspectives will likely enrich any reader's understanding of even the most well-worn issues of psychodynamic practice....The process of reading the book parallels the process of a successful therapy in which one has come to engage with and trust her guide and emerges a more flexible, confident, insightful person and professional. Maroda's continued reassurances and frank openness to sharing her own vulnerabilities leaves the reader feeling infused with a sense of possibility that a fuller, deeper therapeutic relationship is possible....I finished Psychodynamic Techniques with a feeling of confidence that the tools necessary to work with emotion in the therapeutic relationship are readily available." ― Psychotherapy Published On: 2012-10-20

"Maroda has something worthwhile to share with us regarding the essential ingredients of therapeutic change....This simply and straightforwardly written book is the work of a courageous, emotionally honest, skilled, and wise clinician. It is a book that succeeds beautifully in fulfilling its mission: that emotional resonance or affective emotional communication between client and therapist is critical to the change process and constitutes the essential core of the therapeutic relationship. In the spirit of the phenomenological approach to understanding, this reviewer has remained close to the author's own words―words that revealed richly rewarding insights regarding the theme of change, insights that have concrete consequences for the actual practice of psychotherapy....Those of us who are interested in rigorously researching and understanding what therapists actually do inside the consulting room, in general, and, more importantly, how therapy works―how the therapeutic change happens, in particular, would do well to mine such outstanding works as Maroda's. By systematically studying such works, which are experience-near and thus incipiently phenomenological, we can gain a greater understanding of the essential ingredients of therapeutic change." ― Journal of Phenomenological Psychology Published On: 2012-10-20

"Emotion in the Therapeutic Relationship is a profoundly needed corrective for a wide range of clinicians and academics....Maroda's book is destined to play a crucial role in grounding psychodynamic theory in empirical demonstrability and practical utility, serving as the basis for any thorough-going clinical technique. This book serves as one of the few linchpins that just may resituate psychodynamic theory as the cornerstone of sound clinical theory and technique....Maroda illustrates all of the basic principles with honest and explicitly detailed case examples from her own practice....This book is an empirically substantiated, practical guide to the therapeutic landscape. I know a young woman about to enter graduate school in clinical psychology for whom I have already bought this book as a gift to celebrate her budding career. More importantly, I will use this text in my teaching of both trainees and more experienced clinicians." ― Division/Review (Publication of APA Division 39) Published On: 2012-10-20

"The book contains a wealth of practical suggestions for managing emotional interactions with clients, distinguishing between therapeutic and non-therapeutic ways to work with emotion. The shared hopes, fears and expectations of therapist and client are initially discussed, progressing on to the more complex emotional experiences encountered in the developing therapeutic relationship. The author interweaves her own case study experiences into each chapter and explores rarely addressed topics, including identifying and managing regression, implementing self-disclosure and using conflict effectively. This book is a fascinating and valuable resource for new and established therapists. By exploring and applying the guidelines Maroda offers, therapists can create a body of useful psychodynamic techniques for effective therapy." ― The Psychologist Published On: 2012-10-20

"A profoundly needed corrective for a wide range of clinicians and academics. Maroda has integrated current findings in psychological, psychosocial, attachment/developmental and neurophysiological research with the emerging empirical literature on the efficacy of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy. Her timing is impeccable....Maroda's book is destined to play a crucial role in grounding psychodynamic theory in empirical demonstrability and practical utility, serving as the basis for any thorough-going clinical technique. This book serves as one of the few linchpins that just may resituate psychodynamic theory as the cornerstone of sound clinical theory and technique. Pitched to new trainees, this book offers much to those who teach psychodynamic psychotherapy to the neophyte as well as the more experienced....Maroda illustrates all of the basic principles with honest and explicitly detailed case examples from her own practice. She has an engaging writing style, revealing personal reactions and recalling the felt-sensations when she was a beginning therapist. The 'sweaty palms' and 'queasy stomach' we all experienced is part of her charm; any writer willing to open herself up in this way plants a treasure trove of seasoning throughout. She could not be more generous with explicit examples from her clinical experience, including word for word reproductions of her interventions, thought processes, doubts and feelings....This book is an empirically substantiated, practical guide to the therapeutic landscape. I know a young woman about to enter graduate school in clinical psychology for whom I have already bought this book as a gift to celebrate her budding career. More importantly, I will use this text in my teaching of both trainees and more experienced clinicians....This book is an important addition to any therapist's library." ― Psychologist-Psychoanalyst APA Division 39 Newsletter Published On: 2012-10-20

"Written primarily for new therapists, this book has a broader appeal....Extends our understanding of the psychodynamic approach." ― Therapy Today Published On: 2012-10-20

About the Author

Karen J. Maroda, PhD, ABPP, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the past ethics chair and a board member of Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychological Association and past president of Division 39's Section III, Women, Gender, and Psychoanalysis. The author of two previous books, The Power of Countertransference and Seduction, Surrender, and Transformation, Dr. Maroda has also published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book reviews. She lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of aspects of the therapeutic process, including the place of affect, self-disclosure, countertransference, legitimate authority, and the need for clinical guidelines. Dr. Maroda is on the editorial board of two major journals, Psychoanalytic Psychology and the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy, and is corresponding editor of Contemporary Psychoanalysis; she actively encourages her colleagues to write and talk about what they actually do as therapists.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Guilford Press; 1st edition (November 24, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1606234927
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1606234921
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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Karen J. Maroda, Ph.D., ABPP is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin and in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the past ethics chair and board member of Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychological Association, and past president of Section III, Women, Gender and Psychoanalysis, of Division 39. In 2012 she was honored by the American Psychological Association by being elected as a Fellow, given to those who have significantly contributed on a national level to the theory and practice of psychology. She served on the board of directors for the American Board of Professional Psychology in the psychoanalysis specialty area from 2011-2012. The author of three previous books, The Power of Countertransference, Seduction, Surrender and Transformation, and Psychodynamic Techniques. Dr. Maroda has also published numerous journal articles, book chapters and book reviews. She lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of aspects of the therapeutic process, including the place of affect, self-disclosure, countertransference, legitimate authority, and the need for clinical guidelines. On the board of three major journals, she actively encourages her colleagues to write and talk about what they actually do as therapists. You can find out more about her on her website, karenmaroda.com., including access to her blog.

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Annette Towler
5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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I am a New therapist and found this book to be valuable in understanding the relationship between client and therapist. The author is also a very good and authentic writer who is transparent in disclosing both successes and mistakes as a therapist
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K. A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Sophisticated yet practical and easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2010
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This is an excellent, readable resource for all types of mental health practioners. Maroda shares her wisdom from more than two decades of practice with memorable vignettes and accessible language. In a forthright manner she address difficult therapeutic issues such as erotic transference and countertransference as well as more mundane issues such as phone calls, email, gifts and fees. This is a wonderful resource for anyone who desires to be a competent, ethical and courageous healer of the psyche. The title should not put off theorists who are not psychodynamic theorists, although certainly they are her intended audience.
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Mitch
5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible, Insightful and Incredibly Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015
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I am a 4th year PsyD student who has a descent background in psychodynamic theory and I found this book incredibly helpful and accessible. It is a great model in working with emotion in general, even for those who are not exclusively psychodynamic/psychoanalytically oriented. I recommend this book to anyone interested in emotion-focused work and are open to examining their own process in relationship to their patients. I found the section on working with emotion in Borderline psychopathologies particularly helpful. Thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2018
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Candid, engaging, and hugely illuminating, this book makes for a fascinating read. If you are a layperson who wants to understand better what is "really" going on in therapy sessions, you'll benefit from Maroda's fine work.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013
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I am a counseling intern who is psychodynamic in orientation but my supervisors don't know how to guide me in this direction because they are of different orientations. This book is a great general map to working with emotion in a psychodynamic way and provides tons of good tips and pointers for me. I am defnitely going to order more books by this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent psychotherapy book
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014
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This is one of the more clinically useful books I have read. If you like Nancy McWilliam's work, you will like this book. It goes more into depth on how to use emotions and read clients in therapy. I highly recommend this book, not only to early career, but to mid and later stage psychotherapists.
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excellent shape and the book is a good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Insightful and Practical
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2010
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This is a very interesting and readable book on what could have been a difficult subject. It is clearly written with many examples from her work. The main thrust of her argument for successful therapy is to concentrate on, and encourage the expression of emotion, and to be free enough to be responsibly spontaneous. There is a good chapter on the difficulty of treating borderline personality disorder. There is also a chapter on self-disclosure, which used to be a definate 'no' for psychodynamic work! You could actually sum the book up as a humane person-centred approach to psychodynamic work! It would give anyone, from student to practitioner, lots of ideas and stimulating challenges for their work. I highly recommend it.
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Polly Kettle
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2014
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Excellent book for those starting out. Particularly encouraging and helpful for integrative therapists and counsellors as Maroda emphasises the relational aspect of psychodynamic techniques and I have found it really useful in my practice. She writes so clearly and with a real understanding of what it is to be a therapist struggling with one's own emotions.
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Allison
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2013
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Really good for those starting or well qualified as a counsellor. Has stack loads of case studies which make it seem really easy to read and understand. Better than a lot of academic books
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2.0 out of 5 stars amateurish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2014
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I was disappointed in this one. As a student of psychotherapy, I felt this book missed out on the most important debate of the 21st Century within mental health. I lost respect for Maroda when she flimsily claimed "research suggests" or "increasing evidence shows" about genetics causing BPD. Misleading words like these are unfortunate. If Maroda is in possession of a piece of research which shows a statistically significant cause-effect relationship between brain/genetics and behaviour, the ever elusive holy grail of psychiatry, she would have won a Nobel Peace Prize. To use words like "appears to be different" and "is associated with" and then draw a causal analysis is just wrong. Literally everything in this world is "associated" with something else, quantified by a matter of degree. The research she cited means absolutely nothing in terms of what causes human behaviour, but she presents it as such; this shows how detached Maroda is from even the basic divisions between statistically significant and statistically insignificant research findings; and more ethically, it is also dismissive of the more serious, wider implications of the harm in pathologising human behaviour. Had I written this book, I certainly would not suggest research, I would only construct my work around reliable research that is based on empirical evidence. But I am a qualified research psychologist, and I know better. It is sadly authors such as Maroda who pass the baton of medical models of mental health forward, causing much confusion to the truth about mental health issues in this postmodern era. To that end, this will be an area of her work that I shall disregard as I cannot use this productively, as Maroda invites her readers to do with her material should they find they cannot use it.
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