Therapist and Client

Patrick Nolan is a Psychotherapist and the Director of the Irish Institute for Integrated Psychotherapy. He is co-author of Object Relations and Integrative Psychotherapy: Tradition and Innovation in Theory and Practice (2002) and has written about integrative, psychoanalytic and body psychotherapy in numerous publications.

"While new practitioners will benefit from reading this book, therapists of all levels of experience, especially those who are focusing on the relational aspect of their work, will find this book a useful place to visit and revisit; to think, to reflect and to play with the ideas."  (The British Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 1  July 2013)“In my opinion it deserves a large readership, and in particular I would urge that it be read by all recent graduates of integrative trainings as an inspiration and encouragement to them as they ‘head out into unchartered water,’ as Nolan might say.”  (Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1 December 2012)"The real richness in this book is how Nolan illustrates his ideas through his own reflections on his client work and the presentation throughout the book of case vignettes that explicitly demonstrate how the concepts outlined are manifested in his work with clients. Each chapter begins with a presentation of theoretical ideas, supported by theory and research from diverse disciplines including developmental psychology and neuroscience, followed by a demonstration of how these ideas apply in the therapy setting.  We are invited to observe the work of therapy, to share in his reflections, to glance through a window into his consulting room where both client and therapist are exposed in all their vulnerability. This book has something to offer for both those in training and experienced practitioners engaged in therapeutic work. The writing style is accessible, particularly when he shares his own views and when he writes about his own practice." (Dr  Rosaleen Mc Elvaney, Inside Out)"In my opinion it deserves a wide readership, and in particular I would urge that it be read by all recent graduates of integrative trainings as an inspiration and encouragement to them as they 'head out into unchartered water', as Nolan might say." (London Psychotherapy Network, Autumn 2012)"Patrick Nolan sets out to share his findings and research based on over thirty years of clinical practice in this highly informative and significant book." (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Autumn 2012) "All in all, then, this is a good book for the psychodynamically inclined, taking them rather fully into the relational field, which is so popular these days in all modalities."  (ACPNL Magazine, 1 October 2012)"Nolan has produced a powerful book that clearly explains often complex concepts. This book is suitable for all in the counselling world, although therapists with less experience may find some of the ideas challenging." (Therapy Today, 1 September 2012)

• Foreword ixPreface xiiiAcknowledgements xvIntroduction xvii1 Applying Findings from Infant Research 1Introduction 1Intersubjectivity 3References 242 The Interpersonal Relationship 27Introduction 27The Evolution of a Relational Approach 28The Therapist: Self with Other 30Reflecting on Self and Other 42Repairing the Relationship 45References 513 Potential Space, Creativity and Play 54Introduction 54Intersubjectivity – the Realm of Potential Space 55The Therapeutic Space 56Creativity and Play 65References 844 The Intersubjective Experience 86Introduction 86Defining and Exploring the Intersubjective Experience 90References 1045 The Relational Body–Mind 106Introduction 106The Nature of the Relational Body–Mind 109A Relational Body–Mind Perspective 112Five Modes of Experience, Function and Expression 114Taking a Body–Mind Stance 119Relational Body–Mind Therapy 121Transference-Countertransference and the Body–Mind 131‘Fragile’ Clients 132References 1346 Working with Trauma and Fragile Clients 137Introduction 137Therapy for the Traumatized Body–Mind 138Working with Fragile Clients 149References 1577 Adapting Therapy to the Client: A Relational Approach 159Introduction 159Assessment 163Creating the Therapeutic Frame 171Tailoring the Therapist's Stance 174Choosing a Level 184Staying Adaptable and Relational 189Arriving at an Individual Style 192References 194Index 197