Full Description
Today's clinicians require unique consideration of antisocial personality disorder. Part of a series by expert Ted Millon, this authoritative guide covers antisocial behavior, from nonconforming behavior to pathology. Discussion covers the spectrum of behaviors, from adventurous to pathologically vicious. In addition, the biological, interpersonal, and psychodynamic aspects of antisocial behavior are covered. Filled with case studies, this book will help clinicians manage relationships with people who range from being mildly affected by their personality traits to those who are unable to have relationships with other people.
Contents
Part I. The Independent to Antisocial Pattern. Chapter 1. Independent/Antisocial Personality: Historic Perspective to Modern Context. I. Antisocial Personality: A Brief History. II. Clinical Formulations: Past and Present Diagnostic Considerations. III. Independent and Antisocial Personality in Modern Life. Chapter 2. Theoretical Considerations. I. Modern Theoretical Formulations. II. Millon Evolutionary Theory. III. The Independent/Antisocial Personality in Millon's Theory. Chapter 3. From Independent to Antisocial: The Adaptive to Maladaptive Continuum. I. Personality Style vs. Personality Disorder: The Arbitrary Line. II. Character Qualities. III. Vulnerabilities. Chapter 4. Subtypes of the Independent/Antisocial Pattern. I. Prototypes vs. Subtypes. II. Common Independent/Antisocial Subtypes. III. Different Experiences, Different Vulnerabilities. Part II. Experiences and Challenges: Therapeutic Considerations. Chapter 5. Integrative therapy with the Independent/Antisocial Prototypal Pattern. I. Leading Therapeutic Perspectives with the IND/ATS Pattern. II. Millon Evolutionary Theory: A Guiding Framework for Integrating Leading Perspectives. III. Integrative Case Conceptualization for the IND/ATS Pattern. Chapter 6. Subjective Experience of the Independent/Antisocial Person. I. From the Perspective of the IND/ATS Person. II. Social and Environmental Challenges for the IND/ATS Person. III. The IND/ATS Person and Assessment/Intervention. Chapter 7. Challenges and Interventions with Independent Personalities. I. Presenting Concerns of the Independent Personality. II. Independent Personality and Axis-I Symptomology. III. Case Examples. Chapter 8. Treatment for Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder. I. Antisocial Personality as Focus of Treatment. II. Antisocial Personality and Axis-I Symptomology. III. Case Examples.
