Psychoanalytic Diagnosis, Second Edition

Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Process

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry
Cover of the book Psychoanalytic Diagnosis, Second Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD, Guilford Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Nancy McWilliams, PhD ISBN: 9781609184988
Publisher: Guilford Publications Publication: August 18, 2011
Imprint: The Guilford Press Language: English
Author: Nancy McWilliams, PhD
ISBN: 9781609184988
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Publication: August 18, 2011
Imprint: The Guilford Press
Language: English

This acclaimed clinical guide and widely adopted text has filled a key need in the field since its original publication. Nancy McWilliams makes psychoanalytic personality theory and its implications for practice accessible to practitioners of all levels of experience. She explains major character types and demonstrates specific ways that understanding the patient's individual personality structure can influence the therapist's focus and style of intervention. Guidelines are provided for developing a systematic yet flexible diagnostic formulation and using it to inform treatment. Highly readable, the book features a wealth of illustrative clinical examples.

 

New to This Edition

*Reflects the ongoing development of the author's approach over nearly two decades.

*Incorporates important advances in attachment theory, neuroscience, and the study of trauma.

*Coverage of the contemporary relational movement in psychoanalysis.

Winner--Canadian Psychological Association's Goethe Award for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Scholarship

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This acclaimed clinical guide and widely adopted text has filled a key need in the field since its original publication. Nancy McWilliams makes psychoanalytic personality theory and its implications for practice accessible to practitioners of all levels of experience. She explains major character types and demonstrates specific ways that understanding the patient's individual personality structure can influence the therapist's focus and style of intervention. Guidelines are provided for developing a systematic yet flexible diagnostic formulation and using it to inform treatment. Highly readable, the book features a wealth of illustrative clinical examples.

 

New to This Edition

*Reflects the ongoing development of the author's approach over nearly two decades.

*Incorporates important advances in attachment theory, neuroscience, and the study of trauma.

*Coverage of the contemporary relational movement in psychoanalysis.

Winner--Canadian Psychological Association's Goethe Award for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Scholarship

More books from Guilford Publications

Cover of the book Developmental Evaluation Exemplars by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Essential Psychotherapies, Third Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book For Lesbian Parents by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Ordinary Magic by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Attachment in Adulthood, Second Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Multisystemic Therapy for Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents, Second Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book When to Use What Research Design by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Method Meets Art, Second Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Teaching Word Recognition, Second Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Integrated Treatment for Personality Disorder by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Becoming Who We Are by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Handbook of Peer Interactions, Relationships, and Groups, Second Edition by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
Cover of the book Theory and Explanation in Social Psychology by Nancy McWilliams, PhD
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy