Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders. Diagnosis, Examples, Tests, Recommendations. 2nd Edition

From the perspective of classical psychoanalysis, a personality is considered normal to the extent that it adapts to the environment. But what if it adapts poorly? This book is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to gain the most up-to-date knowledge on the diagnosis and therapy of personality disorders. The well-known domestic psychotherapist with many years of experience, G. V. Starshenbaum, uses the contemporary diagnostic system for mental disorders DSM-5 and the latest classification of diseases ICD-11, provides the corresponding professional tests, explains the psychodynamic and cognitive mechanisms of disorders, and gives therapeutic recommendations developed on this basis. The description of disorders is illustrated with examples from the author's practice. This edition will be useful for students and practicing psychologists and psychotherapists, as well as for anyone interested in the problems of personality disorders. The book is written clearly, vividly, and includes a glossary of terms. The book is hardcover. It is not a medical textbook. All recommendations should be agreed upon with the attending physician. In the book: • classification of personality disorders; • detailed analysis of the causes of anxiety and depression; • examples of working with aggression and inclination to violence; • workaholism and burnout syndrome.