The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy: Theory, Research, and Practice (Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks) - Hardcover

Van Vreeswijk, Michiel; Broersen, Jenny; Nadort, Marjon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047097561X ISBN 13: 9780470975619

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

Synopsis

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the theory, diagnosis, treatment, research, implementation, and management of schema therapy. * Presents a comprehensive overview of schema therapy - goes far beyond all previous books on the subject to cover theoretical, research and practical perspectives * Covers the latest developments, including work on mindfulness and borderline personality disorder, as well as new applications of schema therapy beyond personality disorders * Includes chapters by leaders in the field including Wendy Behary and Arnoud Arntz, as well as a foreword by Jeffrey Young, the founder of schema therapy

About this title

Review:

"Overall, this is a comprehensive and authoritative text on the schema model, which has something to offer both to novice and experienced clinicians." (Clinical Psychologist, 13 June 2013)

"With a foreword by Jeff Young, the founder of schema therapy, this handbook is truly indispensable for any clinician with an interest in schema therapy, from the novice to the experienced schema therapist... Overall an exciting and interesting book, which renewed my passion for schema therapy." The Psychologist, February 2013

From the Back Cover:

Schema Therapy--an innovative psychotherapy approach utilizing cognitive-behavioral and experiential techniques--is a valuable tool for patients exhibiting various personality disorders. Recent research has confirmed Schema Therapy to be an effective (and cost-effective) treatment for people with borderline personality disorders. The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the theory, diagnosis, treatment, research, implementation, and management of Schema Therapy. The volume includes international perspectives (e.g. USA, UK, Australia, Norway, Germany, Austria), as well as contributions and editorial oversight by Dutch researchers, widely recognized as the world leaders in Schema Therapy research.

Chapters begin with an introduction and description of the current state of affairs in Schema Therapy, followed by an overview of contemporary practice that includes some of the pitfalls and solutions to its implementation. Future developments in the field are also considered. The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy represents an important addition to this rapidly growing field of clinical psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 047097561X
• ISBN 13: 9780470975619
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 680