The Introduction to the Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a clinically oriented manual that aims to clarify the theory and process of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It offers an accessible and comprehensive presentation of the latest developments in psychoanalysis and related research, clarifying the processes on which psychoanalytic psychotherapy is based, emphasizing the importance of the psychoanalytic stance for clinical work.

Alessandra Lemma, in addition to her significant body of work, has extensive experience in teaching psychoanalysis and in training mental health professionals. This book is infused with the author's belief that the practice of psychoanalysis primarily relies on the development and maintenance of the psychoanalytic stance rather than on learning specific techniques.

The manual clearly and concisely presents the fundamental principles of psychoanalytic practice, and the theoretical explanation of the concepts and techniques is enriched by clinical examples and dialogues, which bring the theory to life and make the concepts tangible and understandable.