Psychoanalytic Case Formulation

"What kinds of questions do experienced clinicians ask themselves when meeting a new client for the first time? What are the main issues that must be explored to gain a basic grasp of each individual's unique psychology? How can clinical expertise be taught? From the author of Psychoanalytic Diagnosis, the volume takes clinicians step-by-step through developing a dynamic case formulation and using this information to guide and inform treatment decisions. Synthesizing extensive clinical literature, diverse psychoanalytic viewpoints, and empirical research in psychology and psychiatry, Nancy McWilliams does more than simply bring assessment to life - she illuminates the entire psychotherapeutic process."--BOOK JACKET.

First sentence: THIS book represents an elaboration of my deeply held conviction that for therapy to be therapeutic, it is more important for the clinician to understand people than to master specific treatment techniques.

Year

1999

Language

English

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Editions

4

Pages

240

ISBN

9781572304628

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