Jon G. Allen Knihy

Focusing on the impact of trauma, Dr. Jon G. Allen provides compassionate insights and practical guidance for understanding its effects on individuals and their relationships. Drawing from over a decade of experience in educating trauma survivors, this accessible book is designed for a general audience without a psychology background. Readers will learn about the healing process and contemporary treatment methods, equipping them with essential knowledge to navigate their journey toward recovery from trauma.

Focusing on the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship, Jon G. Allen emphasizes the importance of a mindful connection between clinician and patient in addressing trauma. Drawing on his expertise in trauma, he advocates for traditional psychotherapy as a vital approach for treating posttraumatic stress disorder and related conditions. By highlighting the unique benefits of this healing relationship, Allen presents a compelling case for the enduring value of "plain old therapy" in the mental health landscape.

Emphasizing the importance of the patient-therapist relationship, this book presents psychotherapy as a lifelong craft that requires continuous personal and professional growth. The author, a seasoned psychologist, combines contemporary research with a humanistic approach, highlighting how the proliferation of therapy methods has overshadowed the development of therapists themselves. He encourages practitioners to cultivate trustworthiness in their therapeutic relationships, advocating for a more balanced focus on both technique and the therapist's own growth.

Die Einsatzmö- Intervention bei bestimmten Störungsbildern wie Trauma und Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung- Arbeit in Familien und mit Eltern- Im Feld der sozialen Arbeit und der Anwendung in gesellschaftlichen Kontexten, etwa im Rahmen der Gewaltprävention oder in der Auseinandersetzung mit globalen Konflikten- PsychotherapeutInnen aller Schulen- PsychoanalytikerInnen- Kognitive VerhaltenstherapeutInnenMentalisieren bezeichnet- die Fähigkeit, das Verhalten anderer Menschen mit Bezugnahme auf ihre Grundhaltungen, Emotionen und Absichten zu verstehen und angemessen darauf zu reagieren,- das Wissen um die psychischen Beweggründe des eigenen Verhaltens.Mentalisierungsfähigkeit kann trainiert werden. Sie ist ausschlaggebend für die Organisation des eigenen Selbst und die Regulierung der Affekte.