Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy

In this innovative book, the authors set out their theory of Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP), advocating for the integration of relational, self and physical intimacy needs in the conceptualization and treatment of psychological problems, placing human needs at the center of treatment.

Augustine Meier is a certified clinical psychologist, individual, couple, and family therapist, researcher, author, and professor Emeritus at Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of the Institute for Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy. Micheline Boivin is a certified clinical psychologist, child, parent, and family psychotherapist, researcher, and author based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is a board member of the Institute for Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy.

Part I: Theoretical Aspects 1. Theoretical Context 2. Relational, Self and Physical Intimacy Needs: A Review 3. Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy Part II: Assessment and Conceptualization 4. Assessment Procedures and Psychodynamic Case Formulation 5. Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy Assessment Form 6. Application of the SIRP Assessment Form - The Case of Colleen Part III: Psychotherapy Process 7. Psychotherapy Goals, Processes and Techniques 8. Working with Unmet Core Needs in Psychotherapy 9. Relationship and Self Issues and their Underlying Unmet Needs 10. Gloria - The Pursuit of Individuality