Psychodynamic Coaching: Focus and Depth

by Ulla Charlotte Beck

In a postmodern age we all need a room of our own. A room - or space - where we can explore and reflect on how the rapidly changing world affects us. A room where it is possible to get a feeling of who we are, and wish to be, in the middle of the buzz of our everyday lives. Where it is possible to explore our challenges and possibilities and thus become a more robust human being. Where we can think of our relationships and interactions. Where we can have a break and some relief and where we can summon the energy to act - or not to act - in our lives. Coaching is way of providing the space for such thoughts, reflections, and insights into our possibilities. Most of the different coaching methods do not adhere to a specific psychological theory. However, in this book you will meet a coaching method that is based on a specific theory - psychodynamics.

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2011

Reviews

[zoagli · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of profound theory and many case studies, but not that much take-home action value. Maybe I'm supposed to figure it out for myself. Still, this is one of the very few books combining psychodynamic psychology and coaching (of single persons, couples, teams and organizations).

[Anna Kikot · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who isn't a certified coach, I found this book to be a good introduction to the field. It explains the main concepts, provides a few solid case studies with individuals, pairs, and groups, and highlights commonalities and differences between related domains such as psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, role analysis, etc.