Part I: History, Theory, and Research. Overview of Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders. Theory of Personality Disorders. Assessment of Personality Disorders. General Principles and Specialized Techniques. The Cognitive Therapy Relationship with Personality-Disordered Patients. Part II: Clinical Applications. Paranoid Personality Disorder. Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorders. Antisocial Personality Disorder. Borderline Personality Disorder. Histrionic Personality Disorder. Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Dependent Personality Disorder. Avoidant Personality Disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Passive-aggressive Personality Disorder. Synthesis and Prospects for the Future.
Aaron T. Beck, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA; Arthur Freeman, EdD, Department of Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA and Denise D. Davis, PhD, private practice, Nashville, TN, USA; Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
'Books from Dr. Beck and his associates have invariably displayed
originality, scholarship, and depth, as well as profound
sensitivity to the problems of patients with all forms of
psychological difficulty. In this singular new edition of a classic
treatment guide, the authors once again demonstrate their
groundbreaking cognitive model of the personality disorders.
Presented is an expanded, even more powerful set of extraordinary
conceptual and clinical tools. This volume can be recommended
enthusiastically to all who work with this difficult patient
population, including experienced clinicians as well as novice
practitioners and graduate students. Clinically rich, insightful,
and humane.' -Theodore Millon, PhD, DSc, Institute for Advanced
Studies in Personology and Psychopathology
'Books from Dr. Beck and his associates have invariably displayed
originality, scholarship, and depth, as well as profound
sensitivity to the problems of patients with all forms of
psychological difficulty. In this singular new edition of a classic
treatment guide, the authors once again demonstrate their
groundbreaking cognitive model of the personality disorders.
Presented is an expanded, even more powerful set of extraordinary
conceptual and clinical tools. This volume can be recommended
enthusiastically to all who work with this difficult patient
population, including experienced clinicians as well as novice
practitioners and graduate students. Clinically rich, insightful,
and humane.' -Theodore Millon, PhD, DSc, Institute for Advanced
Studies in Personology and Psychopathology
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