Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual PDM 2, Second Edition Edited by Vittorio Lingiardi & Nancy McWilliams [Ebook Epub Pdf ]

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**Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual PDM 2, Second Edition Edited by Vittorio Lingiardi & Nancy McWilliams** is a highly valuable resource designed for students, professionals, and readers who want to deepen their knowledge. Now completely revised (over 90% new), this is the authoritative diagnostic manual grounded in psychodynamic clinical models and theories. Explicitly oriented toward case formulation and treatment planning, PDM-2 offers practitioners an empirically based, clinically useful alternative or supplement to DSM and ICD categorical diagnoses. Leading international authorities systematically address personality functioning and psychological problems of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age, including clear conceptualizations and illustrative case examples. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can find additional case illustrations and download and print five reproducible PDM-derived rating scales in a convenient 8 1/2″ x 11″ size. This digital eBook edition provides instant access for convenient reading and reference.