Principles of Intensive Psychotherapy

by Frieda Fromm-Reichmann

“Principles of Intensive Psychotherapy” is a 1960 treatise by German psychiatrist Frieda Fromm-Reichmann. Within it, she looks at the subject of intensive psychotherapy, outlining the methods and reasons behind them with reference to real cases. This volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in psychotherapy and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents “The Personal And Professional Requirements”, “Insight Into The Emotional Aspects Of The Doctor-Patient Relationship”, “The Psychiatrist’s Part In The Doctor-Patient Relationship”, “The Psychiatrist’s Attitude Toward Cultural And Ethical Values In Its Relatedness To The Goals Of Psychotherapy”, “Considerations Of The Psychiatrist In The Establishment Of The Treatment Situation”, etc. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann (1889 – 1957) was a German psychiatrist and contemporary of Sigmund Freud who fled Nazi oppression by emigrating to America during World War II. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

266 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1952

Reviews

[Hon Lady Selene · Rating 5 out of 5]

A competent person who respected her profession and most importantly, she respected her patients enough to not promise them a garden of roses.

[ainsley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.00.

Read for ENGL 3901.

[Lisa Vegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been years since I've read Frieda Fromm-Reichmann's books and papers, but this is one of two books that I still own. Her outlook on psychiatric illnesses might be somewhat dated, but her humanity, intelligence and common sense come through. Above all, she is a compassionate voice. And that never goes out of style.

She is the therapist of the girl in the fictionalized biographical novel I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Hannah Green/Joanne Greenberg. Loved her in that book then went on to read her real writings.

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most underrated, or at least under-recommended, books on the principles and techniques of psycho-analytic psychotherapy. It is packed with useful information the core intervention of classical analysis- interpretations! What to interpret, how, when, why, special circumstances, etc. It is descriptive without being overly confining or reductionist. I am very glad I picked this book up and I'm sure I will return to it over the years as I refine my practice