Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of DSM-IV-TR Personality Disorders

Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this highly regarded text elucidates both theoretical and practical information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders as defined in the DSM-IV-TR. In engaging and accessible language, Sperry provides integrative assessment and therapeutic strategies as well as theoretical 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 explanation 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 positive treatment outcomes of personality disorders.