Personality Adaptations: A New Guide to Human Understanding in Psychotherapy and Counseling [Paperback]

Vann Joines (Author), Ian Stewart (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 419 pages
• Publisher: Lifespace Pub (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 187024401X
• ISBN-13: 978-1870244015
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,237,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great non-pathological information on personality!, January 12, 2004

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"heltonlcsw" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Personality Adaptations: A New Guide to Human Understanding in Psychotherapy and Counseling (Paperback)

This book is written primarily for psychotherapists, and it
provides a rich framework for understanding personality in a non-pathological way. If you're tired of the limitations imposed by a DSM understanding of personality, and have come to the conclusion that the medical model only goes so far, then this is the book for you. Although the book has multiple layers of understanding, therapists not familiar with the model can fairly quickly assimilate practical suggestions to use with specific clients, as well as develop a deeper understanding of personality development. I have found that clients have much appreciated information I have shared with them, and have used the information to make changes for the better in their lives. If you're not a psychotherapist, this book, as well as the authors previous book TA Today,is well worth reading to see what the possibilities are for positive change.
The information in this book on personality development has the potential to renew psychotherpists commitment to helping clients change--a much needed breath of fresh air!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, April 8, 2011

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Margaretlcsw - See all my reviews

This review is from: Personality Adaptations: A New Guide to Human Understanding in Psychotherapy and Counseling (Paperback)

This book will help any therapist become better at understanding and working with clients. It is also helpful for any client to understand him or herself in a new light. The language is easy to understand and enjoyable to read. It offers practical tips on working with each adaptation and gives transcripts of the authors working with clients. I highly recommend reading this book!