Review
"Practicing clinicians from all mental health disciplines will benefit from this practical guide for treating personality disordered patients who present unique and difficult challenges to traditional methods of psychotherapeutic intervention. Nationally recognized experts in the treatment of severe character psychopathology present their perspectives on the management of these difficult-to-treat borderline and narcissistic patients."
Liberally illustrated with clinical vignettes that speak vividly to the struggles of every clinician who works with these kinds of patients, this book is a `best buy' for any practitioner who would undertake such challenges. (Howard A. Bacal, M.D., training and supervising analyst, The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles)
Provides an excellent resource for working with these challenging patients. (Brian Shaw, PH.D., psychologist-in-chief, The Toronto Hospital/Hospital for Sick Children)
This pragmatic volume goes a long way toward guiding us to improving the care for people with difficult personality disorders. (Paul E. Garfinkel, M.D., professor and chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto Medical School)
From the Inside Flap
Treating Difficult Personality Disorders offers practical guidance for clinicians working with clients whose personality disorders can have lifelong negative effects on identity, work, and relationships. In this essential resource, experts in the field provide the most current information for the successful assessment and clinical treatment of this challenging client population. Written in jargon-free language, this book presents flexible treatment options for clients suffering from of borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders.This comprehensive volume provides professionals with:** Appropriate therapeutic responses for dealing with self destructive behaviors** Suggestions on how to contain, understand, and harnesses the feelings aroused when working with difficult personalities that can actually advance the therapeutic work.** Practical management guidelines for working with clients who have been sexually abused** Advice for maintaining a flexible approach by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities.** An especially effective technique for working with Narcissistic Personality-Disorder** The most current research on such topics as medication and suicidality among difficult personalities.Treating Difficult Personalities offers guidelines for developing efficient, effective clinical techniques with accountable outcomes. Skills that are so necessary for thriving in a managed care environment.
