Rethinking the DSM: A Psychological Perspective

by Larry E. Beutler (Editor), Mary L. Malik (Editor)

Rethinking the DSM reflects the dissatisfaction of a growing number of mental-health professionals who question the DSM's lack of strong empirical foundations and who are confounded by its patchwork of vaguely defined disorders. Here, readers will find thought-provoking essays on alternative systems, including psychodynamic, narrative, and cognitive-biological. Rethinking the DSM will challenge readers to move away from conventional thinking and engage in continued dialogue and discussion about specific modifications and alternatives to the DSM.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

Dr. Beutler received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska and subsequently served on the faculties of Duke University Medical Center, Stephen F. Austin State University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, and the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). He currently is a Professor Emeritus at both UCSB and PAU. He is the previous Chair of the Faculty, and former Director of Clinical Training at Palo Alto University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a fellow of both APA and APS, a Past President of Division 29 (Psychotherapy) and of the Society for Clinical Psychology (Division 12--clinical of APA), and a two term Past President (international) of the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). Among his citations and achievements, he is a recipient of the Distinguished Career award from SPR, the Gold Medal Lecture from the American Psychological Foundation, and a Presidential citation for achievement from the APA. He has also been honored for his contributions by the States of Arizona and California. He has published over 450 scholarly articles and chapters and is the author or co-author of 25 books on psychotherapy, assessment, and psychopathology.