Table of Contents

* Overview and Background * Patients Problems as a Function of Disturbed Interpersonal Relationships * The Therapists Stance * Assessment * The Dynamic Focus Thomas E. Schacht, Jeffrey L. Binder, and Hans H. Strupp * Clinical Illustration of the Assessment Process and the Development of a Focus * Technique * Case History Illustrating the TLDP Approach * Termination * Research Considerations * Epilogue

About the Author

Hans H. Strupp is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University and director of its Center for Psychotherapy Research. His many publications include Psychotherapy: Clinical, Research, and Theoretical Issues (1973) and (with others) Psychotherapy for Better or Worse (1977). Jeffrey L. Binder is a senior member of Vanderbilt University's Center for Psychotherapy Research and director of Adult Programs at Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic. Hans H. Strupp is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University and director of its Center for Psychotherapy Research. His many publications include Psychotherapy: Clinical, Research, and Theoretical Issues (1973) and (with others) Psychotherapy for Better or Worse (1977). Jeffrey L. Binder is a senior member of Vanderbilt University's Center for Psychotherapy Research and director of Adult Programs at Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic.