Inside Out and Outside In: Psychodynamic Clinical Theory and Psychopathology in Contemporary Multicultural Contexts

by Joan N. Berzoff (Contributor)

Over the past decade, Inside Out and Outside In has become a very important book among mental health practitioners in a variety of disciplines that deal with individuals in their complex social environments. Revised and updated throughout, the third edition builds on this foundation and adds a new chapter on cognitive behavioral theory and practice and a new chapter on relational and intersubjective theories to more fully meet the needs of both students and practitioners today. The third edition of Inside Out and Outside In maintains the book's respectful tone and empathetic voice while making many new additions. The chapter on affective disorders now includes bipolar disorders. Two other chapters update content on psychodynamic theory and race and gender. This edition also offers new research on schizophrenia and personality disorders. Other key updates include linking trauma theory with attachment, as well as attending to client systems, including couples, throughout the book. This new edition further deepens our understanding of the bio-psycho-social contexts in which clinical theory and practice occur, particularly in multicultural settings. It offers ways to clearly understand theories and clinical disorders in their biological and social contexts and provides key updates on new developments in the biopsychosocial domain.

Genres: Psychology, Social Work, Nonfiction, Psychoanalysis, Textbooks, School, Professional Development

520 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

the bible at smith.

[Jamie Tinsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

you might be a social worker IF.... <3

[Alcqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for a social work class. It was very informative and discussed the psychopathology theories. It needs to be followed up with additional research and extensive reading of other literature to have a broader understanding of the field.

[Tawana M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and understand

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

It all begins here.

[Michaela Blackwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm actually read the 5th edition of this textbook. I am not sure why, but Goodreads only seems to have the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions available.

This is an exceptional textbook and must more informative and interesting than most (all maybe?) I have been assigned. I don't have an criticism other than wishing it was longer. I would have benefitted from a longer chapter on trauma especially, but even more information on each other disorder chapter would have been helpful.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely rich text for theoretical frameworks, including varied examples and case studies for different theories and types of mental illness. Definitely brings psychodynamic theories up to today's challenges.

[Sitaphul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous, holistic presentation of foundational psychological theories and disorders. Excellent chapter on psychodynamics of race, with detailed discussion of how white privilege exerts itself on consciousness and psyches of both white folks and folks of color.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

First introduction to psychodynamic theory in gradschool

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my FAVORITE clinical books from graduate school! :)

[Tina Siemsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous anthology of psychodynamic theories and practical contemporary application.

[Kristy Britt]

This booked saved my life during graduate school for my MSW! A must read!