Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy: An Integrative, Personality-Based Treatment for Complex Cases

by Lorna Smith Benjamin

For individuals with chronic, complex problems that include multiple Axis I disorders comorbid with personality disorders, the barriers to change are significant. This book presents a powerful therapeutic approach that integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and other techniques to empower patients to overcome these barriers by fostering change in personality. Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) is grounded in an innovative case formulation method that systematically links symptoms to maladaptive patterns in attachment relationships. IRT offers a step-by-step framework for structuring interventions to promote learning of new, healthier patterns, while blocking problem behaviors and building a strong therapeutic alliance. A new preface in the paperback edition addresses current developments in IRT research and practice.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

372 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2006

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've had a class with Lorna for a semester now, and at least one more to go. I'd give this book five stars, because I think her therapeutic approach is truly a gift, but the IRT book is really just the beginning. You can't simply read the book & magically become a competent IRT therapist; I suspect I'll be working on that one for a few decades. You can, however, read the book for an excellent and seasoned approach to case conceptualization when people present with complicated, entrenched, and emotionally demanding issues.

[Francesco S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ho avuto il piacere di conoscere personalmente Lorna Smith Benjamin, una terapeuta eccezionale e questo testo conferma il grande lavoro da lei compiuto nel campo dei disturbi di personalità