Overcoming Resistant Personality Disorders

A revolutionary, personalized psychotherapy approach for thetreatment of Axis II personality disorders, by renowned expert Dr.Theodore Millon Acknowledging the primacy of the whole person, Overcoming ResistantPersonality Disorders: A Personalized Psychotherapy Approach takesinto account all of the complexities of human nature--familyinfluences, culture, neurobiological processes, unconsciousmemories, and so on--illustrating that no part of human natureshould lie outside the scope of a clinician's regard. Part of a three-book series, this book provides you with a uniquecombination of conceptual background and step-by-step practicaladvice to guide your treatment of Axis II personalitydisorders. Detailed case studies are provided throughout the text toillustrate the strategies of personalized psychotherapy for: * The Needy/Dependent Prototype * The Sociable/Histrionic Prototype * The Confident/Narcissistic Prototype * The Nonconforming/Antisocial Prototype * The Assertive/Sadistic Prototype * The Conscientious/Compulsive Prototype * The Skeptical/Negativistic Prototype Destined to become an essential reference for trainees andprofessionals, this book makes a revolutionary call to returntherapy to the natural reality of each patient's life, seamlesslyguiding you in understanding the personality and treatment of thewhole, unique, yet complex person.