Handbook of diagnosis treatment personality disorders DSM 4

Handbook of diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. Len Sperry

"Sperry has accomplished (again) what many have tried to do with far less success. He has made personality disorders understandable.... It is well written, user friendly, and imme- diately valuable to clinical practice."

-Arthur Freeman, Ed.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

"Trained as both a psychologist and a psychiatrist, Dr. Sperry is well prepared to be a dis- cerning and organized teacher of clinical diagnosis and treatment. A sound and effective communicator, he presents complex ideas in a clear and easily understandable, fashion..." -From the Foreword by Theodore Millon, Ph.D., D.Sc., Dean and Scientific Director, Institute for Advanced Studies in Personology and Psychopathology

"This new edition of the Handbook applies broadly over many clinical disciplines. It authoritatively covers and blends-all treatment modalities, creating a great clinical and teaching resource."

-William H. Reid, M.D., M.P.H., author, The Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders, co-edi- tor Handbook of Mental Health Administration and Management

Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this highly regarded text eluci- dates both theoretical and practical information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders as defined in the DSM-IV-TR. In engaging and accessible lan- guage, Sperry provides integrative assessment and therapeutic strategies as well as theo- retical overview for a full range of pathologies while highlighting the many significant advances that have emerged since the publication of the DSM-IV.

At once comprehensive and concise, the Handbook presents cutting edge trends in diagnosis and treatment; a profile of each personality disorder according to DSM-IV-TR criteria; various clinical formulations and case illustrations; assessment and psychological testing data; tables and charts summarize the extensive DSM-IV-TR material; and expla- nation of all possible treatment approaches and implications.

An authoritative and accessible resource for clinicians and students in all mental health disciplines, the Handbook will enrich understanding, facilitate diagnosis, and foster pos- itive treatment outcomes of personality disorders.