Psychodynamic Therapy for Personality Pathology: Treating Self and Interpersonal Functioning provides an integrated and innovative synthesis of contemporary psychodynamic approaches to psychotherapy, specifically designed to address personality disorders. This comprehensive guide introduces Transference-Focused Psychotherapy Extended (TFP-E), a specialized, theory-driven modality that effectively treats personality disorders.
This essential resource is fully compatible with the DSM-5 Section III Alternative Model for Personality Disorders and expands upon it, offering clinicians at all experience levels a clear and accessible framework for evaluating and treating personality disorders across diverse clinical and research settings.
- Patient Assessment: Learn effective assessment techniques tailored for personality pathology.
- Psychodynamic Techniques: Discover basic psychodynamic methods presented in straightforward, jargon-free language.
- Clinical Vignettes: Supported by numerous real-world examples to illustrate key concepts.
- Key Concept Summaries: Each chapter ends with a concise summary, serving as both a quick reference tool and a springboard for further study.
By deftly combining contemporary theoretical frameworks with practical clinical applications, Psychodynamic Therapy for Personality Pathology is an invaluable asset for any clinician seeking a coherent model of personality functioning, pathology, classification, and assessment. Enhance your therapeutic skills and improve patient outcomes with this indispensable guide.
Authors:
Eve Caligor (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
April 18, 2018
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