CAMBRIDGE Guide to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Foreword Nancy McWilliams
Preface Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh
Part 1. An Overview of the Model:
1. An Historical Overview of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Allan Beveridge
2. The Supporting Theory of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh
3. A Brief Description of the Empirical Basis of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker and Adam Polnay
4. An Outline of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay
Part 2. The Model of Psychodynamic into Practice:
5. Framing a psychodynamic space Adam Polnay
6. The Goals of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh
7. The specific Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay
8. The overall Structure of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay
9. Psychological Assessment and Formulation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker
10. Some Reflections on the Supervisory Process David Bell
Part 3. Application for Mental Health Presentations
Applications of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with accompanying Case Study description for each presentation:
11. Psychodynamic approaches to anxiety Lauren Wilson
12. The psychodynamics of depressing/depressed states Adam Polnay
13. Dynamics of borderline states of mind Victoria Barker
14. Narcissistic difficulties, a transdiagnostic presentation requiring a system-wide approach Susan Mizen
Part 4. Application of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Different Populations and in Different Settings
Beyond 1:1 therapy- working psychodynamically with clinicians, teams and organisations Adam Burley and Adam Polnay:
15. Applications of psychodynamic theory and principles outside of specialist psychotherapy settings
16. An introduction to the dynamics of anger, aggression and violence
17. Psychologically informed organisations and services
18. Psychodynamic reflective practice groups
19. Psychodynamic consultation to clinical teams
Other forms and settings of psychotherapeutic work
20. A psychodynamic approach to working with people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness Adam Burley
21. Psychodynamic psychotherapy online and by phone Lauren Wilson
22. Group analysis and its applications Allyson Lumsden
Glossary of Terms Adam Polnay.

A unique and accessible guide to contemporary psychodynamic therapy and its applications. Introduced with a foreword by Nancy McWilliams, an author line-up of experienced educators guide the reader through the breadth of psychodynamic concepts in a digestible and engaging way. The key applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a range of presentations are explored, including anxiety, depression, problematic narcissism as well as the dynamics of 'borderline' states. Specific chapters cover the dynamics of anger and aggression, and working with people experiencing homelessness. A valuable resource for novice and experienced therapists, presenting a clear, comprehensive review of contemporary psychodynamic theory and clinical practice. Highly relevant for general clinicians, third-sector staff and therapists alike, the authors also examine staff-client dynamics and the development of psychologically-informed services underpinned by reflective practice. Part of the Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies series, offering all the latest scientifically rigorous, and practical information on a range of key, evidence-based psychological interventions for clinicians.

Adam Polnay, The State Hospital, Carstairs and Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh
Adam Polnay is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist at The State Hospital (Carstairs) and leads the Edinburgh Psychotherapy Department at Royal Edinburgh Hospital. He is also affiliated with Edinburgh University and leads the psychodynamic training for psychiatrists in South-East Scotland.

Rhiannon Pugh
Rhiannon Pugh is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based in Edinburgh and was Associate Postgraduate Dean in the Scotland Deanery from 2007 until 2022.

Victoria Barker, East London NHS Foundation Trust, London
Victoria Barker is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who leads the City & Hackney Specialist Psychotherapy Service within the East London NHS Foundation Trust.

David Bell, British Psychoanalytic Society
David Bell is a Consultant Psychiatrist, formerly at the Adult Department at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust where he was Director of Postgraduate Training and led a specialist service (the Fitzjohn's Unit) for people with enduring and complex problems. He is a past president of the British Psychoanalytical Society.

Allan Beveridge, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London
Allan Beveridge is a retired psychiatrist who continues on the staff of the British Journal of Psychiatry as Psychiatry and Pictures Editor and Co-Book Review Editor. He is also History and Humanities Editor of the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Adam Burley, Rivers Centre, Edinburgh
Adam Burley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working for Rivers Centre, Edinburgh.

Allyson Lumsden, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Allyson Lumsden is an Adult Psychotherapist and Group Analyst within the NHS and third sector. Allyson is also a trainer for therapists studying with the Institute of Group Analysis.

C. Susan Mizen, Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter
C. Susan Mizen is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist and an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Devon Partnership NHS Trust. She is also chair of the Talking Therapies Task Force.

Lauren Wilson, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh
Lauren Wilson is a Consultant Medical Psychotherapist specialising in psychodynamic psychotherapy working within the Edinburgh Psychotherapy Department of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Foreword

Nancy McWilliams

Contributors

Nancy McWilliams, Adam Polnay, Rhiannon Pugh, Allan Beveridge, Victoria Barker, David Bell, Lauren Wilson, Susan Mizen, Adam Burley, Allyson Lumsden