The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy: Theory, Research, and Practice - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047097561X ISBN 13: 9780470975619

Publisher: Blackwell Pub, 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

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 the Author:

Michiel van Vreeswijk is a Clinical Psychologist and CEO of the private practice G-Kracht Psychomedisch Centrum BV. He is also a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, ISST certified supervisor in Schema Therapy, and an expert on Schema Group Therapy.

Jenny Broersen is a mental health care Psychologist and Psychotherapist, as well as a supervisor in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and ISST certified supervisor Schema Therapy.

Marjon Nadort is a Psychotherapist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who is also an ISST certified Schema Therapist and supervisor.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 047097561X
• ISBN 13: 9780470975619
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 647
• Editor: Vreeswijk Michiel Van, Broersen Jenny, Nadort Marjon