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Inside Out and Outside In: Psychodynamic Clinical Theory and Psychopathology in Contemporary Multicultural Contexts Fourth Edition
The fourth edition features new material and revisions throughout while maintaining the respectful and accessible style for which the book is known. A new chapter on DSM-5 explains its history, social construction, and the most significant changes, such as the configurations of personality disorders and schizophrenia. A new chapter on Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Practice explains the rise in CBT practice, strengths and weaknesses in the approach, and how practitioners can weave it with other theories successfully. In addition to the new chapters, this edition contains new content on gay, lesbian, and transgender people; new case studies representing differences in age, class, culture, race, sexual orientation, and gender; examples on treating clients individually and in groups; new material on infant development; new research on neurobiology and mindfulness, such as mindfulness and survivor guilt; and more.
The fourth edition of Inside Out and Outside In is an up-to-date and essential resource for mental health professionals and students practicing in today’s increasingly complex environment.
- ISBN-101442236841
- ISBN-13978-1442236844
- EditionFourth
- PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Publication dateFebruary 8, 2016
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5.92 x 0.84 x 8.96 inches
- Print length568 pages
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In this era in which clinical training is experiencing such significant pressure, this is an indispensable, accessible book, connecting contemporary generations of social workers to key aspects of our theoretical and conceptual legacy and knowledge base, while underscoring and honoring our profession’s historical focus on social justice and intersectionality. -- Caroline Rosenthal Gelman, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York
This volume’s continuing attention to our inside lives, ‘outside’ lives, and the interplay of the two is enhanced by its ever-increasing attention to multiple dimensions of diversity. Written for helping professionals, it is the best and most accessible resource I know of for learning about the major lines of psychodynamic thinking from its origins to the present, with case examples from practice throughout. -- Jeane W. Anastas, Silver School of Social Work, New York University; past president of the National Association of Social Workers
Comprehensive in its breadth of clinical theories, with meaningful critique and application of the cross-cultural dimension, this work is invaluable to clinical training and education. It is not only useful for the beginning clinician, but an important reference for the more seasoned professional. -- Mario L. Starc, The Sanville Institute for Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy
About the Author
Laura Melano Flanagan, MSW, teaches at the Smith College School for Social Work and has taught at the Hunter College and New York University Schools of Social Work. She maintains a private practice of psychotherapy and supervision in New York City and is a psychological consultant to various programs for young opera singers.
Patricia Hertz, MSW, is in private practice in the Boston area, where she works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She is a clinical consultant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, and she teaches at the Smith College School for Social Work.
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- Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Fourth edition (February 8, 2016)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 568 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1442236841
- ISBN-13 : 978-1442236844
- Item Weight : 1.45 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.92 x 0.84 x 8.96 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #961,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019Book was great for my class. Was in great condition. Just wish the buy out price was a little cheaper. I will be purchasing this book down the road for use within my practice.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018Brand new book!! Beautiful
But the rental was $30 more than my classmate spent to purchase hers.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017Had to buy this book for a clinical social work practice class and was satisfied with the psychodynamic explanations as well as the explanations of Freudian theories and tenants still used in various forms of mental health treatments and theories today. Very recently published book so it's pretty accurate to where clinical theory is at the moment.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019Enjoyed the book
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019Full pages
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018Everyone should read this, it's amazing.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016Reading can be difficult if you do not understand the language from a psychodynamic theorist perspective.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016Received in perfect condition and in just a few days. Needed this text for a theory class in graduate social work program.
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- Gordon McIntoshReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book!
Very overpriced, but a brilliant book, written with rigour and breadth regarding cultural aspects of psycholology.