Association cards in psychocorrection of relationships of attachment and intimacy: algorithms, techniques, examples

Author: N.V. Buravtsova

Year of publication: 2016,nbsp;124 nbsp;pages

Size: 204×144, soft cover.

This book is the next in a series of guides on the use of metaphorical association cards in the practical activities of psychologists, psychotherapists, coaching specialists and other representatives of helping professions.

The specificity of this book is an attempt to briefly and essentially present the necessary theoretical material, without which it is impossible to use practical skills of psychocorrection and psychotherapy of difficulties in close relationships. The central place is given to the correction of intimacy relationships (considered as the experience of genuine and absolute intimacy, tenderness and love), opportunities and ways to develop feelings of love, psychotherapy for jealousy and fear of losing the object of affection.

The main place in this book is given to a well-planned a selection of techniques and algorithms for using associative maps. The description of each technique and technique is supported by the designation of the main purpose of the work; listing recommended sets of associative cards. Many techniques, in addition to the description, are illustrated with examples, fragments and analysis of practical work with clients.
This book can be used as a practical guide for specialists and university teachers, bachelors, masters and graduate students studying the basics of psychological counseling and psychotherapy. It can be very useful not only for representatives of various helping professions, but also for those who are in situations of experiencing a crisis in close relationships and are faced with searching for solutions and behavioral strategies. Simple but very effective techniques for working with associative cards will help many people make the right choice, impartially evaluate, analyze and find solutions for life situations related to difficulties in partnerships.