the importance of the beginning in psychotherapy and counselling /
Lesley Murdin with Meg Errington.
New York :
Routledge,
2005.
x, 177 pages ;
23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-166) and index.
In the beginning was the word -- The birth of a narrative self -- Diagnosis: should we even begin -- Contracting: how do we mean to go on? -- Expectations: the birth of pattern recognition -- Transference: the birth of the problem of reality -- The therapeutic alliance: perhaps we can work together -- Countertransferance: love at first sight -- What do I do now? the birth of the professional self.
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The outcome of therapy is always to some extent determined by success of the initial session. In 'Setting Out' the issues surrounding this subject are explored, providing valuable insights into the significance of beginnings in psychotherapy.