| Description |
xiv, 626 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Theoretical and nosological issues. Conceptual and taxonomic issues / W. John Livesley -- Theoretical perspectives / Theodore Millon, Sarah E. Meagher, and Seth D. Grossman -- Official classification systems / Thomas A. Widiger -- Co-occurrence with syndrome disorders / Regina T. Dolan-Sewell, Robert F. Krueger, and M. Tracie Shea -- pt. 2. Etiology and development. Epidemiology / Jill I. Mattia and Mark Zimmerman -- Biological and treatment correlates / Emil F. Coccaro -- A neurobehavioral dimensional model / Richard A. Depue and Mark F. Lenzenger -- Genetics / Kerry L. Jang and Philip A. Vernon -- Attachment / Kim Bartholomew, Marilyn J. Kwong, and Stephen D. Hart -- Psychosocial adversity / Joel Paris -- Can personality change? / Jennifer J. Tickle, Todd F. Heatherton, and Lauren G. Wittenberg -- Natural history and long-term outcome / Michael H. Stone -- pt. 3. Diagnosis and assessment. Assessment instruments / Lee Anna Clark and Julie A. Harrison -- Personality assessment in clinical practice / K. Roy MacKenzie -- |
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pt. 4. Treatment. Psychological treatment outcome / William E. Piper and Anthony S. Joyce -- Supportive psychotherapy / Arnold Winston, Richard N. Rosenthal, and J. Christopher Muran -- Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy / Glen O. Gabbard -- Cognitive therapy / Jean Cottraux and Ivy-Marie Blackburn -- Cognitive analytic therapy / Anthony Ryle -- Using interpersonal theory to select effective treatment interventions / Lorna Smith Benjamin and Christie Pugh -- Dialectical behavior therapy / Clive J. Robins, Andre M. Ivanoff, and Marsha M. Linehan -- Psychoeducational approaches / Ann M. Ruiz-Sancho, George W. Smith, and John G. Gunderson -- Pharmacology / Paul Markovitz -- pt. 5. Treatment modalities and special issues. Group psychotherapy / K. Roy MacKenzie -- Partial hospitalization programs / Hassan F. Azim -- Treatment of personality disorders in association with symptom disorders / Paul A. Pilkonis -- Forensic issues / Stephen D. Hart -- A framework for an integrated approach to treatment / W. John Livesley |
| Summary |
From the publisher. This authoritative work comprehensively reviews what is known about personality disorders, including vital information to guide clinical decision making. Leading experts synthesize contemporary thinking about the classification, etiologies, and development of these complex disorders. Diagnostic issues are explored, and available assessment instruments are discussed. The handbook provides in-depth coverage of all commonly used psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments, with particular attention to the empirical evidence for each approach. Also addressed are special treatment modalities, such as day programs and group therapy, and forensic issues |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Personality disorders -- Etiology.
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Personality disorders -- Diagnosis.
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Personality disorders -- Treatment.
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Personality disorders.
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Personality disorders -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Personality Disorders -- therapy.
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Personality Disorders -- etiology.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Livesley, W. John.
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| LC no. |
2001016208 |
| ISBN |
1572306297 hardcover : cover alkaline paper |
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