Psychodynamic Therapy for Personality Pathology: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover a coherent model of personality functioning and pathology, classification, assessment, and treatment with Psychodynamic Therapy for Personality Pathology: Treating Self and Interpersonal Functioning, an invaluable resource for clinicians seeking a comprehensive approach to treating personality disorders.

A Clinically Proven Approach to Personality Disorders

This insightful guide introduces Transference-Focused Psychotherapy – Extended (TFP-E), a specialized yet accessible approach for clinicians interested in the skillful treatment of personality disorders. Compatible with the DSM-5 Section III Alternative Model for Personality Disorders, this volume offers a framework that guides evaluation and treatment of personality disorders in diverse clinical and research settings.

A Coherent Model of Personality Functioning and Disorders

The book presents a psychodynamic object relations theory-based model of personality functioning and disorders, providing a clear understanding of the complexities of personality pathology.

Accurate Classification and Comprehensive Assessment

Learn about a clinically near approach to the classification of personality disorders, accompanied by a comprehensive approach to assessment, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

Integrated Treatment Model

Discover an integrated treatment model based on general clinical principles that apply across the spectrum of personality disorders, along with specific modifications of technique tailored to the individual patient’s personality pathology.

Practical Applications and Techniques

Explore detailed descriptions of psychodynamic techniques that can be exported to shorter-term treatments and acute clinical settings, supported by numerous clinical vignettes and online videos demonstrating interventions.

Benefit from:

• A clear understanding of personality functioning and disorders
• Accurate classification and comprehensive assessment
• An integrated treatment model and specific modifications for individual patients
• Practical applications and techniques for diverse clinical settings
• Clinical vignettes and online videos demonstrating interventions

With Psychodynamic Therapy for Personality Pathology: Treating Self and Interpersonal Functioning, clinicians at all levels of experience can access a comprehensive framework for evaluating and treating personality disorders, making it an indispensable resource for improving patient outcomes.

Product Details:

• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing

• Publication Date: April 17, 2018

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781585624591, 9781615371815