Probes the psychological channels of dogmatism. This work explores the major influences that shape the personality trait of dogmatism using case studies to illustrate twelve of its characteristics. It suggests strategies for minimising the effects of dogmatism in our lives as well as in out educational, political and social institutions.
In a resource that explores the rich diversity of personality as both a virtue and a vice, the editors argue that a more balanced perspective of personality may help prevent biased or unbalanced profiles and, in contrast, may help foster a genuine empathetic connection with clients and students.
This practical guide explains how forensic psychologists can successfully use the MMPI-2 to evaluate clients in various forensic contexts and present results to attorneys and judges.
This book presents a holistic approach to treating patients with personality disorders that seeks to inspire psychotherapists and encourage innovation. Focusing on core mechanisms of change that span different therapeutic approaches, this book invites clinicians and researchers to join a dialogue with the authors, as they examine personality ......
Acclaimed for its wisdom and no-nonsense style, this authoritative guide has now been revised and expanded with 50% new content reflecting a decade of advances in the field. Distinguished psychiatrist Joel Paris distills current knowledge about borderline personality disorder (BPD) and reviews what works in diagnosis and treatment. Rather than ......
This text is about how an analyst analyses. Rooted in the theory of psychoanalytic self psychology as put forth by Heinz Kohut and his colleagues, "Treating the Self" focuses on the application of the self-psychological concept of the psyche to the actual conduct of psychoanalytic treatment.
Understanding Early Trauma, Mind Programming and Installed DissociativeIdentity Disorder
Joining expert knowledge about trauma, dissociation & ritual abuse from both lived experience & the perspective of a therapist, this book is designed to help people living with a dissociative disorder as well as carers supporting them & helping to aid their recovery.
Offers an evaluation of claims that personality, aptitude, and psychological and physical health can be determined through handwriting analysis. This book assesses graphology's accuracy through objective tests of validity, contrasts graphology with certifiable psychological assessment techniques, and reviews the legality of using graphology.
