Author : Patrick Luyten
Release : 2015-08-31
Genre : Psychology
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 041/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Handbook of Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology by : Patrick Luyten
Download or read book Handbook of Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology written by Patrick Luyten. This book was released on 2015-08-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative and comprehensive, this volume provides a contemporary psychodynamic perspective on frequently encountered psychological disorders in adults, children, and adolescents. Leading international authorities review the growing evidence base for psychoanalytic theories and therapeutic models. Chapters examine the etiology and psychological mechanisms of each disorder and thoroughly describe effective treatment strategies. Highly accessible, the book is richly illustrated with clinical case material. It demonstrates ways in which psychodynamic theory and therapy are enhanced by integrating ideas and findings from neuroscience, social and personality psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other fields. Winner—Goethe Award for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Scholarship