Handbook of Personality Disorders, Second Edition: Theory, Research, and Treatment

Book Details

• Author: W. John Livesley

• Publisher: Guilford Press

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Import

• Number of Pages: 712

• Release Date: 27-12-2020

• ISBN: 9781462545926

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

The Handbook of Personality Disorders, Second Edition offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of personality disorders. This thoroughly revised edition includes over 80% new material, reflecting groundbreaking developments in research, clinical practice, and therapeutic approaches over the last 15 years.

Key Features:

• Updated Research: The second edition incorporates major advances in personality disorder research, including new chapters on mentalization-based treatment, schema-focused therapy, transference-based psychotherapy, and systems training for emotional predictability and problem solving.

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book addresses core aspects of personality disorders, including conceptual and taxonomic issues, psychopathology, epidemiology, longitudinal course, etiology, and development, offering a thorough understanding of these conditions.

• Diagnostic and Assessment Tools: The book explores DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and includes a discussion of available assessment instruments, helping clinicians navigate the complex diagnostic challenges of personality disorders.

• In-Depth Treatments: Each chapter systematically reviews evidence-based treatments, highlighting both theoretical foundations and practical clinical strategies. New treatments and approaches are integrated, such as mentalization-based treatment and systems training.

• Specific Diagnoses: Special attention is given to the diagnosis and treatment of specific personality disorders, such as antisocial/psychopathic, borderline, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

• Child and Adolescent Focus: New chapters are included on personality pathology in children and adolescents, along with dimensional models and longitudinal studies, broadening the book's relevance to emerging fields of research.

Relevance:

This authoritative volume is essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and students in psychology, psychiatry, and mental health, as well as anyone interested in the treatment and understanding of personality disorders. The book serves as a comprehensive resource on diagnostic criteria, treatment strategies, and emerging research, making it an indispensable guide for professionals in the field. Whether you're involved in therapy, assessment, or research, this updated edition provides the insights and tools you need to work effectively with individuals affected by personality disorders.