Jason Aronson, Inc.
Pages: 250
Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7657-0817-5 • eBook • March 2011 • $92.00 • (£71.00)
Subjects: Psychology / General,
Psychology / Applied Psychology,
Psychology / Clinical Psychology,
Psychology / Developmental / General,
Psychology / Developmental / Adolescent,
Psychology / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging,
Psychology / Developmental / Child,
Psychology / Developmental / Lifespan Development,
Psychology / Education & Training,
Psychology / Personality,
Psychology / Psychotherapy / General,
Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent,
Psychology / Psychotherapy / Counseling,
Psychology / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family,
Psychology / Reference,
Psychology / Research & Methodology
Arthur Becker-Weidman, PhD, is director of the Center for Family Development in Williamsville, New York. He is also editor of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy: Essential Practices and Methods, scheduled for publication by Jason Aronson in late 2010; and Attachment Parenting: Developing Connections and Healing Children, co-edited with Deborah Shell.
Chapter 1 Acknowledgements
Chapter 2 Chapter 1—Introduction
Chapter 3 Chapter 2—Components and Phases of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Chapter 4 Chapter 3—Assessment Session—Exploration Begins
Chapter 5 Chapter 4—Beginnings
Chapter 6 Chapter 5—Developing the Alliance (and much more): A Surprising First Session
Chapter 7 Chapter 6—Hello, Norma Jean!
Chapter 8 Chapter 7—Pekka: The Silent Boy Who Has ADHD
Chapter 9 Chapter 8—Exploration and Integration: When Present and Past Meet
Chapter 10 Chapter 9—Erika's Shame: Middle Treatment
Chapter 11 Chapter 10—The Case of the Murdered Swimming Towel!
Chapter 12 Chapter 11—Integration in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy: Amran's Story
Chapter 13 Chapter 12—Endings
Chapter 14 Chapter 13—The Girl Who Becomes Aggressive
Chapter 15 Chapter 14—Conclusion
Chapter 16 References
Chapter 17 About the Contributors
Chapter 18 Index
For anyone who has ever wondered how to translate theory and concepts into practice, this book is the answer. Beginning with an overview of DDP, Becker Weidman brings us straight into the therapeutic session. Spanning the globe, seven very unique practioners share actual transcripts of therapy sessions that illustrate each principle of the treatment. A must read for both beginning and seasoned folk interested in healing hurt children and their families.
— Janice Goldwater, LCSW-C, Executive Director, Adoptions Together
This casebook illuminates Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy…in a way that makes it invaluable for therapists, graduate students, and clinical treatment supervisors. The contributing authors illustrate the creative integration of their personal styles with the theory and method, which is refreshing in contrast to some manualized approaches. The concept of phases of treatment introduced by Dr. Becker-Weidman provides context and mapping of the methodology in a way that contributes to reflective practice and case discussion. This is a must-have casebook for the clinician's bookshelf.
— Michael Blugerman, MSW, Executive Director, Children's Resource and Consultation Centre of Ontario