Contemporary Psychodynamic Theory and Practice

Contemporary Psychodynamic Theory and Practice introduces the contributions of the key thinkers in the broader psychodynamic tradition, demonstrating the relevance of relational perspectives and recent developments for psychotherapy and psychosocial intervention. William Borden presents the developmental perspectives and clinical approaches of divergent theorists, from Freud, Jung, and Adler to Winnicott and Kohut, and shows how their views enlarge understanding ofessential concerns in clinical practice.

This is a splendid book. Borden has provided an excellent, readable, and incisive review of psychoanalytic perspective from Freud's initial statement to present time. Well presented yet scholarly, this is an ideal text for students and others interested in the wide scope of psychoanalysis." - Bertram Cohler, University of Chicago, A remarkably compact but accessible treatment of the great thinkers, great ideas, and great applications to real life." - Book News

William Borden (MA, PhD, University of Chicago) is senior lecturer in the School of Social Service Administration and lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago, where he teaches courses on contemporary psychodynamic theory, human development, and comparative psychotherapy. He has published extensively on relational perspectives in contemporary psychoanalysis, integrative models of psychotherapy and narrative psychology,and empirical research on stress, coping, and development across the life course.He has worked as a psychotherapist, supervisor, and consultant in mental health clinics and community agencies since 1983. Previously, he was a psychotherapist and supervisor in the University of Chicago student counseling service, where he provided advanced clinical training. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Division of Psychoanalysis; the Chicago Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology; the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration; and the NationalAssociation of Social Workers.