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PublisherGuilford Publications

ISBN-101572304626

ISBN-139781572304628

eBay Product ID (ePID)127440338

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Number of Pages240 Pages

Publication NamePsychoanalytic Case Formulation

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1999

SubjectMovements / Psychoanalysis, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorNancy Mcwilliams

Subject AreaPsychology, Medical

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight17.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN98-056044

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"It is a pleasure to review Dr. McWilliams' second book, which nicely complements diagnosis....Dr. McWilliams has the knack of being profound without being heavy; within this text one finds the incisively written, well thought-out observations of a seasoned and compassionate practitioner."--The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry "Psychoanalytic Case Formulationis aimed at both the student who may not have had a lot of exposure to psychoanalytic ideas as well as the more seasoned clinician. Chapters cover assessing what cannot be changed; developmental issues, defences, affects, identifications, relationships, self esteem needs and pathogenic beliefs. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary of key points....This book is highly readable and describes patients and situations that can be readily identified. I am sure that it will find a comfortable home on the bookshelves of many experienced clinicians and particularly those learning the art of psychotherapy."--Australasian Journal of Psychotherapy "Her straightforward language, as illustrated in her title choices, makes the book user-friendly for even the most junior student. Her introductory chapter, with its excellent overview of the goals of psychoanalytic therapy, could be a very useful section for teachers, particularly of psychiatric residents. Her review of developmental theory in chapter 4 is comprehensive and easy to digest. The entire book has an informal, chatty style reminiscent of a seminar, and McWilliams generously includes examples drawn from her life and practice."--Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association(JAPA), "Books by Nancy McWilliams used in unison make the best psychodynamic resources I have yet encountered in more than 60 years in the field."--Robert C. Lane, PhD, Department of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "This beautifully written, uniquely accessible guide to the psychoanalytic understanding of clinical cases will be of immense value to students and practitioners of all theoretical persuasions. I predict it will be among the most important and widely used books in this field for years to come." --George E. Atwood, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey "Psychoanalytic Case Formulationis a worthy successor toPsychoanalytic Diagnosis. Nancy McWilliams has a pellucid writing style that brings complex concepts within the easy grasp of the reader. She has produced a book that is intelligently psychoanalytic without being restricted to any single vision of psychoanalysis. The critical concepts are developed well and the issues important to assessment--a concept that goes well beyond diagnosis--are explicated clearly and helpfully. This is a rare book that can serve as a text for beginning students and still has much to offer to accomplished professionals." --George Stricker, PhD, The Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, "Books by Nancy McWilliams used in unison make the best psychodynamic resources I have yet encountered in more than 60 years in the field."--Robert C. Lane, PhD, Department of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "This beautifully written, uniquely accessible guide to the psychoanalytic understanding of clinical cases will be of immense value to students and practitioners of all theoretical persuasions. I predict it will be among the most important and widely used books in this field for years to come." --George E. Atwood, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey " Psychoanalytic Case Formulation is a worthy successor to Psychoanalytic Diagnosis . Nancy McWilliams has a pellucid writing style that brings complex concepts within the easy grasp of the reader. She has produced a book that is intelligently psychoanalytic without being restricted to any single vision of psychoanalysis. The critical concepts are developed well and the issues important to assessment--a concept that goes well beyond diagnosis--are explicated clearly and helpfully. This is a rare book that can serve as a text for beginning students and still has much to offer to accomplished professionals." --George Stricker, PhD, The Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, "It is a pleasure to review Dr. McWilliams' second book, which nicely complements diagnosis....Dr. McWilliams has the knack of being profound without being heavy; within this text one finds the incisively written, well thought-out observations of a seasoned and compassionate practitioner."--The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry "Psychoanalytic Case Formulation is aimed at both the student who may not have had a lot of exposure to psychoanalytic ideas as well as the more seasoned clinician. Chapters cover assessing what cannot be changed; developmental issues, defences, affects, identifications, relationships, self esteem needs and pathogenic beliefs. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary of key points....This book is highly readable and describes patients and situations that can be readily identified. I am sure that it will find a comfortable home on the bookshelves of many experienced clinicians and particularly those learning the art of psychotherapy."--Australasian Journal of Psychotherapy "Her straightforward language, as illustrated in her title choices, makes the book user-friendly for even the most junior student. Her introductory chapter, with its excellent overview of the goals of psychoanalytic therapy, could be a very useful section for teachers, particularly of psychiatric residents. Her review of developmental theory in chapter 4 is comprehensive and easy to digest. The entire book has an informal, chatty style reminiscent of a seminar, and McWilliams generously includes examples drawn from her life and practice."--Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA), "Books by Nancy McWilliams used in unison make the best psychodynamic resources I have yet encountered in more than 60 years in the field."--Robert C. Lane, PhD, Department of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "This beautifully written, uniquely accessible guide to the psychoanalytic understanding of clinical cases will be of immense value to students and practitioners of all theoretical persuasions. I predict it will be among the most important and widely used books in this field for years to come." --George E. Atwood, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey "Psychoanalytic Case Formulation is a worthy successor to Psychoanalytic Diagnosis. Nancy McWilliams has a pellucid writing style that brings complex concepts within the easy grasp of the reader. She has produced a book that is intelligently psychoanalytic without being restricted to any single vision of psychoanalysis. The critical concepts are developed well and the issues important to assessment--a concept that goes well beyond diagnosis--are explicated clearly and helpfully. This is a rare book that can serve as a text for beginning students and still has much to offer to accomplished professionals." --George Stricker, PhD, The Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Dewey Decimal616.89

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. The Relationship between Case Formulation and Psychotherapy 2. Orientation to Interviewing 3. Assessing What Cannot Be Changed 4. Assessing Developmental Issues 5. Assessing Defense 6. Assessing Affects 7. Assessing Identifications 8. Assessing Relational Patterns 9. Assessing Self-Esteem 10. Assessing Pathogenic Beliefs Concluding Comments

SynopsisWhat kinds of questions do experienced therapists ask themselves when facing a new client? How can clinical expertise be taught? From the author of the landmark Psychoanalytic Diagnosis , this book takes clinicians step-by- step through developing an understanding of each client's unique psychology and using this information to guide and inform treatment decisions. McWilliams shows that while seasoned practitioners rely upon established diagnostic categories for record-keeping and insurance purposes, their actual clinical concepts and practices reflect more inferential, subjective, and intuitive processes. Interweaving illustrative case examples with theoretical insights and clinically significant research, chapters cover assessment of client temperament, developmental issues, defenses, affects, identifications, relational patterns, self-esteem needs, and pathogenic beliefs. Winner--Gradiva Award, National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis, This volume takes clinicians step-by-step through developing a dynamic case formulation and using this information to guide and inform treatment decisions., This invaluable book shows that while seasoned practitioners rely upon established diagnostic categories for record-keeping, their actual clinical concepts and practices reflect more inferential, subjective, and intuitive processes. From the author of the landmark text 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, McWilliams brings assessment to life and illuminates the entire psychotherapeutic process.

LC Classification NumberRC473.C37M38 1999