Applying Personality-Informed Treatment Strategies to Clinical Practice: A Theoretical and Practical Guide

ISBN: 0367371863

Author: Nevins, Bradley

Condition: New

A strategic approach for positive change tailored to the unique qualities of different individuals, this text assists readers in factoring personality functioning into any psychotherapeutic undertaking, providing a guide for comprehensive Personality-Informed assessment and treatment planning.Drawing upon research from across scientific disciplines, chapters emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in effectuating enduring therapeutic change whilst dealing with clients unique personality styles. Also featured is Dr. Nevins Personality Wheel, used throughout as a framework for therapeutically addressing the problematic personality patterns, styles, or traits related to most clients' presenting problems and for constructing healthy personality change.Graduate students and professionals will benefit from the books key insights into the major contributing factors underlying psychological distress due to maladaptive personality patterns, styles and traits.