Main description:

A revolutionary, personalized psychotherapy approach for the treatment of Axis II personality disorders, by renowned expert Dr. Theodore Millon Acknowledging the primacy of the whole person, Moderating Severe Personality Disorders: A Personalized Psychotherapy Approach takes into account all of the complexities of human nature - family influences, culture, neurobiological processes, unconscious memories, and so on--illustrating that no part of human nature should lie outside the scope of a clinician's regard. Part of a three book series, this book provides you with a unique combination of conceptual background and step-by-step practical advice to guide your treatment of Axis II personality disorders.
Detailed case studies are provided throughout the text to illustrate the strategies of personalized psychotherapy for:* Retiring/Schizoid Personality Patterns * Shy/Avoidant Personality Patterns * Pessimistic/Depressive Personality Patterns * Aggrieved/Masochistic Personality Patterns * Eccentric/Schizotypal Personality Patterns * Capricious/Borderline Personality Patterns Destined to become an essential reference for trainees and professionals, this book makes a revolutionary call to return therapy to the natural reality of each patient's life, seamlessly guiding you in understanding the personality and treatment of the whole, unique, yet complex person.

Contents:

Preface. Part One. Chapter 1 Personalized Psychotherapy: A Recapitulation. Part Two. Chapter 2 Personalized Therapy for the Retiring/Schizoid Personality Patterns. Chapter 3 Personalized Therapy for the Shy/Avoidant Personality Patterns. Chapter 4 Personalized Therapy for the Pessimistic/Depressive Personality Patterns. Chapter 5 Personalized Therapy for the Aggrieved/Masochistic Personality Patterns. Chapter 6 Personalized Therapy for the Eccentric/Schizotypal Personality Patterns. Chapter 7 Personalized Therapy for the Capricious/Borderline Personality Patterns. Chapter 8 Personalized Therapy for the Suspicious/Paranoid Personality Patterns. References. Index.