Description
Book SynopsisEmphasizing diagnosis, causality, and holistic treatment, this is the only book offering a full discussion of Avoidant Personality Disorder for therapists and sufferers.
Table of ContentsPreface PART ONE: DESCRIPTION AND CAUSATION Chapter 1 Classic or Type I Avoidant Personality Disorder Chapter 2 Counterphobic Avoidants Chapter 3 Healthy and Normal versus Pathological Avoidance Chapter 4 Sexual Avoidance Chapter 5 Course Chapter 6 Differential Diagnosis Chapter 7 Comorbidity Chapter 8 Cognitive-Behavioral Aspects Chapter 9 Development PART TWO: THERAPY Chapter 10 An Overview of Avoidance Reduction Chapter 11 Psychodynamically Oriented Psychotherapy Chapter 12 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Chapter 13 Interpersonal Therapy Chapter 14 Supportive Therapy Chapter 15 Other Forms of Therapy Chapter 16 The Ideal Therapist Chapter 17 Helping Avoidants Overcome Their Fear of Criticism Chapter 18 Helping Avoidants Overcome Their Low Self-Esteem Chapter 19 Treating Sexual Avoidance: An Overview PART THREE: SELF-HELP Chapter 20 Overcoming Shyness and Withdrawal Notes Index
