Personality Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Systemic Healing - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798823342643

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Personality Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Systemic Healing offers readers a comprehensive exploration into the intricate landscape of personality disorders beyond established diagnostic manuals. The textbook evaluates the complexities of individual diagnoses while incorporating a systemic framework that contemplates the influence on and connection with surrounding individuals-be it family, friends, or colleagues.

The content of the book aligns with the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5-TR classification, dividing the 10 personality disorders into three clusters, A, B, and C. Each disorder is examined through various lenses such as historical context, characteristics, diagnostic criteria, treatments, and the societal and ethical implications of living with a personality disorder. Each chapter features reflection prompts and case examples to enrich the learning experience.

Personality Disorders is ideal for courses and programs in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and psychiatry. The systemic approach and in-depth coverage make it an invaluable resource for those studying to enter the helping professions or professionals seeking tools for their practice.

About this title

About the Authors

Lisa McKenna is a professor at Liberty University in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies. She is a licensed professional counselor, board-approved clinical supervisor in the state of Texas, and is a board-certified telemental health counselor. She is a trained hypnotherapist and has worked as a counselor in community group practice, private practice, and university counseling settings.

Rosanne Nunnery is an associate clinical professor of counselor education at Mississippi State University. She is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor in Mississippi, a national certified counselor, a board-certified telemental health counselor, certified as a grief professional, and certified in dialectical behavioral therapy. She practices telemental health, supervises students and postgraduates seeking their LPC, and is a member of leadership across counseling associations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798823342643
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270
• Editor: McKenna Lisa, Nunnery Rosanne