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The advancement of LGBTQ+ rights; calls for racial and social
restoration and justice; the COVID-19 pandemic. All three have
changed society and the practice of psychotherapy in profound ways.
They are all also featured prominently in this second edition of
Gabbard's Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments. Updated for the
first time since 2012, this volume reflects advances not only in
psychotherapy itself-the latest empirical data, as well as our
increased understanding of the interface between brain and mind-but
also in the culture at large. In these pages, readers will find * A
new section on racial and ethnic diversities in psychotherapy,
including discussions on working with patients of African American,
Asian American, South Asian American, and Latin American
backgrounds* A new section on gender and sexualities in
psychotherapy that examines the unique issues and opportunities
that arise when treating gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and gender
diverse individuals* A chapter on the rapidly expanding role of
cyberspace in psychotherapy, including the increased use of
telepsychiatry, driven in no small part by the pandemic
Additionally, this second edition features a new chapter on
supervision and consultation, which describes both the important
role they play in a therapist's training and development and common
pitfalls to be aware of. Lastly, readers can expect to find the
most up-to-date information on a range of psychotherapeutic
modalities that include psychodynamic psychotherapy; cognitive
behavioral therapy; dialectical therapy; supportive psychotherapy;
and family, couple, and group psychotherapy. With chapter summaries
and key points that make it easy to reference the comprehensive
information, as well as extensive lists of recommended readings,
this volume is more than just the authoritative guide to the range
of current psychotherapeutic treatments-it is also a gateway to
further exploration and learning.
The definition of narcissism can be a moving target. Is it an
excess of self-love? Profound insecurity? Low self-esteem? Too much
self-esteem? Because of the multifaceted nature of narcissistic
personality disorder (NPD), treating this disorder presents
clinicians with a range of wholly unique challenges. Narcissism and
Its Discontents recognizes the variable nature of NPD and provides
a template for adjusting treatment to the patient rather than
shoehorning the patient into a manualized treatment that may prove
to be less effectual. This guide offers clinicians strategies,
including transference and countertransference, to deal with the
complex situations that often arise when treating narcissistic
patients, among them, patient entitlement, disengagement, and envy.
The authors provide a skillful integration of research and
psychoanalytic theory while also addressing psychotherapeutic
strategies that are less intensive but also useful-being cognizant
of the fact that a majority of patients do not have access to
psychoanalysis proper. A chapter on the cultural aspects of
narcissism addresses the recent societal fascination with NPD in
the discourse on politics and celebrity, particularly in the age of
social media. Regardless of the treatment setting-psychoanalysis,
psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, partial hospital, or
inpatient-clinicians will find a wealth of approaches to treating a
diverse and challenging patient population in Narcissism and Its
Discontents.
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