{"product_id":"psychoanalytic-case-formulation-9781572304628","title":"Psychoanalytic Case Formulation","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat kinds of questions do experienced therapists ask themselves when facing a new client? How can clinical expertise be taught? From the author of the landmark Psychoanalytic Diagnosis  this book takes clinicians step-by- step through developing an understanding of each clients unique psychology and using this information to guide and inform treatment decisions. McWilliams shows that while seasoned practitioners rely upon established diagnostic categories for record-keeping and insurance purposes  their actual clinical concepts and practices reflect more inferential  subjective  and intuitive processes. Interweaving illustrative case examples with theoretical insights and clinically significant research  chapters cover assessment of client temperament  developmental issues  defenses  affects  identifications  relational patterns  self-esteem needs  and pathogenic beliefs.  Winner--Gradiva Award  National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960454701109,"sku":"ByrdShop_1572304626","price":72.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781572304628.jpg?v=1788287746","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/psychoanalytic-case-formulation-9781572304628","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}