Shows clinicians how to develop a dynamic case formulation and use this information to guide and inform treatment decisions, synthesizing clinical literature, diverse psychoanalytic viewpoints, and empirical research in psychology and psychiatry. First describes effective intake procedures and rationales, then looks closely at different aspects of the dynamic formulation. Guidelines are presented for assessing client temperament, developmental issues, defenses, self- esteem needs, and pathogenic beliefs. Case formulation is clearly and explicitly connected to treatment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
