Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: DSM-5 Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, 3rd Edition

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Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: DSM-5 Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, 3rd Edition

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Psychopathology & Psychotherapy: DSM-5 Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, Third Edition differs from other psychopathology and abnormal psychology books. While other books focus on describing diagnostic conditions, this book focus on the critical link between psychopathology and psychotherapy. More specifically, it links diagnostic evaluation, case conceptualization, and treatment selection to psychotherapy practice. Research affirms that knowledge and awareness of these links is essential in planning and providing highly effective psychotherapy. his third edition incorporates detailed case conceptualizations and treatment considerations for the DSM-5 diagnoses most commonly seen in everyday clinical practice. Extensive case studies illustrate the diagnostic, case conceptualization, and treatment process in a way that makes it come alive. Written by practicing clinicians with expertise in specific disorders, this book will be an invaluable resource to both novice and experienced clinicians.

ISBN

978-0-415-83872-6

Publication Date

7-1-2014

Publisher

Routledge

City

New York

Disciplines

Clinical and Medical Social Work | Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

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Len Sperry, M.D., Ph.D. is Professor, Mental Health Counseling, Florida Atlantic University and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He holds the post-doctoral Certificate in Psychotherapy from the Adler Institute—Chicago, and is a Life Fellow of the American Psychological Association and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Of his 750 publications 70 are books, of which nine are on psychopathology and its treatment.

Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: DSM-5 Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, 3rd Edition


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