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Book Synopsis The third edition of this classic text continues the tradition of user-friendliness by providing practitioners—both practicing clinicians and those in training—a hands-on manual of highly effective, evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions for these challenging disorders.
Trade Review"This is a remarkably integrative text! Sperry & Sperry have succeeded in bringing together the latest developments in standardized diagnostic assessment and cognitive-behavioral conceptualizations to describe the most commonly encountered personality disorders in clinical practice. The authors concisely explicate a wealth of evidence-based treatment procedures (including "third wave" methods) in a highly organized, comprehensive fashion from the first session to termination. Their engaging use of case examples and transcript material makes CBT for personality disorders come to life."--Cory F. Newman, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Director, Center for Cognitive Therapy
"This new edition “includes the most up-to-date research in evidence-based treatment ...one of the best sources for treating patients suffering with personality disorders.”
From the Foreword by Arthur Freeman, Ed.D.
Table of ContentsForeword Preface I. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Personality Disorders 1. CBT and Personality Disorders: Basic Considerations 2. CBT and Personality Disorders: Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment 3. CBT and Personality Disorders: Interventions I 4. CBT and Personality Disorders: Interventions: II II. Cognitive Behavior Therapy Strategies with Specific Personality Disorders 5. Avoidant Personality Disorder 6. Borderline Personality Disorder 7. Dependent Personality Disorder 8. Histrionic Personality Disorder 9. Narcissistic Personality Disorder 10. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder References Index
