Psychodynamic Formulation

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A leading text for psychodynamic clinicians and practitioners Psychodynamic Formulation: An expanded Approach delivers an exceptional exploration of psychodynamic explanations and hypothesis that seek to explain how a person's conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings may have developed and may be causing or contributing to the challenges they face. This latest edition of the leading reference ncludes a refreshed and reinvogorated emphasis on the impacts of culture and society, as well as the importance of diversity and inclusion, on the psychodynamic process. It also puts a new focus on the lived experience, including trauma, of individuals, and how the bias of clinicans and academics have contributed to the perpetuation of these traumas. Finally, the authors also discuss in greater detail issues of identity, psychodynamic defenses, values, and the collaborative process. In additon to newly included activities and exercieses, readers will find: * Thorough introductions to the psychodynamic formulation, including its definitiions, how it is used, and how it is created * In-depth explorations of the self, relationships, adaptations, cognitions, values, and the interaction of work and play * Comprehensive discussions of problems and patterns, including what we're born with and childhood influences and development. * Fulsome treatments of psychodynamic formulations in clinical practice, including acute care settings and parmacologic treatment. Perfect for mental health practitioners with a professional interest in psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Formulation: An Expanded Approach wil also earn a place in the libraries of students studying psychology and related subjects.