Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders

by Aaron T. Beck, Arthur Freeman

Since the publication of the now classic Cognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron T. Beck and his colleagues, cognitive therapy has effectively been used to treat an expanding array of commonly encountered clinical problems. As the skills of cognitive therapists and the model's clinical techniques have matured in sophistication, the field has turned toward a more challenging problem--personality disorders. Well known to be a difficult population to engage, patients suffering from personality disorders do respond to cognitive therapy techniques. This volume, which emanates from the research and practical experience of Beck and his group, is the first to focus specifically on this diverse and clinically demanding population.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Psychiatry, Self Help, Counselling, Science, Mental Health

396 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Aaron Temkin Beck was an American psychiatrist who was a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. He is regarded as the father of cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). His pioneering methods are widely used in the treatment of clinical depression and various anxiety disorders. Beck also developed self-report measures for depression and anxiety, notably the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), which became one of the most widely used instruments for measuring the severity of depression. In 1994 he and his daughter, psychologist Judith S. Beck, founded the nonprofit Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which provides CBT treatment and training, as well as research. Beck served as President Emeritus of the organization up until his death.
Beck was noted for his writings on psychotherapy, psychopathology, suicide, and psychometrics. He published more than 600 professional journal articles, and authored or co-authored 25 books. He was named one of the "Americans in history who shaped the face of American psychiatry", and one of the "five most influential psychotherapists of all time" by The American Psychologist in July 1989. His work at the University of Pennsylvania inspired Martin E.P. Seligman to refine his own cognitive techniques and later work on learned helplessness.

Reviews

[Susan]

p.252
Image Preservation
Narcissistic individuals believe that "image is everything" because it is the armor of their self-worth. Checking and maintaining their image is a paramount concern, and they perceive themselves always on display.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aaron Beck has spent enough time with patients to know how they think and see the world.
Emotional disorders disrupt the cognition of the patient , as a therapist improves the cognition of the patient; his emotional state also will improve.
This book is necessary for mental care staff and also as a self-help book for those who sometimes lose control of their emotions.
It introduces anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, differences between them, and also ways to take control of these disorders.

[Lore LongSoulSystem · Rating 2 out of 5]

Útil como documento histórico, pero me decepcionó que, a pesar de ser edición 2004, realmente no hubo ninguna modificación ni actualización. Todas las citas son de trabajos de 1980 para atrás. Los conocimientos de este tema han avanzado mucho y este libro se queda corto respecto a estos cambios.

[Luiz Fabricio Calland Cerqueira · Rating 5 out of 5]

É um recurso excelente. Finalmente consigo dizer que estou moderadamente confortável com meu conhecimento em transtornos de personalidade. Depois de ler o livro e repassar mentalmente meus pacientes - ato que acredito fundamenta quando leio esse tipo de livro - estou confiante que poderei identificar os transtornos com mais facilidade.

Além disso, o livro apresenta os caminhos de tratamento. Coloco dessa forma porque ele funcionaria mais como uma enciclopédia que apontaria que abordagem é melhor para trabalhar com que transtorno, e como fazê-lo.

Um terapeuta iniciante, sem nenhum conhecimento de Terapia do Esquema ou Entrevista Motivacional pode não aproveitar tão bem esse livro.

Mas, novamente repito. Excelente recurso. Um curso de formação por si só.

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paranoid personality disorder, Schizoid personality disorder, Antisocial personality disorder, Berderline personality disorder, Histrionic personality disorder, Narcissistic personality disorder, Dependent personality disorder, Avoidant personality disorder, Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and Passive-aggressive personality disorder. This book describes and explains each disorder--and then suggests that one approach, cognitive therapy, holds considerable promise for addressing these disorders.

A useful volume for those interested in the application of cognitive therapy to personality disorders.

[Manuel Valencia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aunque es un libro “académico” la verdad es que el texto tiene un riqueza en cuento a personalidad, como se origina y cuáles son los supuestos (pensamientos) de cada tipo de personalidad, que en realidad se lo podría recomendar a cualquier persona con un mínimo de conocimiento sobre el ser humano, uno se llega a sentir tan identificado y reconoce a tantos conocidos y familiares con muchos de los rasgos que hace que el libro se vuelva intrigante lejos de ser aburrido como lo esperaríamos de una temática científica.

[Martyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dobra naukowa pozycja, jak wszystkie inne z tego wydawnictwa. Polecam dla zainteresowanych.

[lauraa · Rating 4 out of 5]

xupala jonathan

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love textbooks on cognitive therapy, so this gets five stars by default. Great overview of the personality disorders, however, and how to use cognitive therapy to work with them.