Ten years ago, the book by Hans Strupp and Jeffrey Binder "Psychotherapy in a New Key" introduced a powerful, empirically tested model of brief psychotherapy that has proven particularly successful and has forever changed the practice of psychotherapy. With this book, Hanna Levenson draws from her extensive experience in time-limited dynamic psychotherapy and allows readers to see therapy in action.

In today's era of managed care and limited insurance reimbursement for therapies, many clients receive brief therapeutic interventions. How can therapists adapt to these new pressures for efficiency without feeling they have to choose between good and brief therapy?

Time-limited dynamic psychotherapy provides a modern treatment model that integrates current developments in psychoanalytic, interpersonal, object relations, and self-psychology theories, as well as cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches. This flexible approach to brief therapies is designed to treat individuals with long-standing dysfunctional relationships.

This book emphasizes the recognition of interpersonal difficulties and teaches a method of focusing therapy that is behaviorally based and clear.

With an innovative approach, Levenson presents detailed transcripts not only of case models but also of students discussing these cases with her, based on videos from her class. A lively dialogue about the techniques and goals of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy emerges, adding depth and richness not usually found in case books.

This thoughtful, significant companion book to the work of Strupp and Binder will gain wide resonance as therapists seek to practice therapy that is effective, efficient, and empirically based.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0825, Dimensions: 23.9x23.9cm