The Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders

Lisa J. Cohen

doi:10.5771/9781793610119

The Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders

Emergent Systems Theory as an Integrative Framework

1. Edition 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781793610119
ISBN print: 978-1-7936-1010-2
ISBN online: 978-1-7936-1011-9
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

In The Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders, Lisa J. Cohen introduces Emergent Systems Theory, an integrative model of the many different types of psychotherapy, with an emphasis on personality pathology. This model proposes five general levels of the mind/brain, each of which dates back to a different point in human evolutionary history and has its own distinct psychological functions and psychopathology. This book argues that formulating patients’ psychological difficulties in terms of the levels involved permits systematic selection of the most appropriate treatments and can also enhance communication across the mental health field.

Schlagworte

emergent systems theory interpersonal representations clinical psychology neuroevolution pathology personality disorders

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Preface
1–8 Introduction 1–8
9–32 Chapter One Emergent Systems Theory 9–32
33–72 Chapter Two Beginnings 33–72
73–98 Chapter Three Interpersonal Representations 73–98
99–120 Chapter Four Describing Personality Pathology 99–120
121–148 Chapter Five Differential Diagnosis 121–148
149–186 Chapter Six The Different Parts of the Elephant 149–186
187–206 Chapter Seven The Bottom of the Elephant 187–206
207–226 Chapter Eight The Accountant and the Artist 207–226
227–250 Chapter Nine The Socio-Cultural Level 227–250
251–254 Conclusion 251–254
255–274 References 255–274
275–284 Index 275–284
285–286 About the Author 285–286

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