Treating Affect Phobia

Focusing on short-term dynamic psychotherapy, this manual by Leigh McCullough and associates provides practical guidance on addressing "affect phobia," or conflicts around feelings. It outlines the integration of behavioral techniques like systemic desensitization within a psychodynamic context. The book offers clear intervention strategies, procedures for patient assessment, and methods for restructuring defenses and relationships. With a user-friendly format, it includes numerous case examples and interactive exercises to enhance therapists' skills.