Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-315) and index.
Contents
Identifying problems in treatment -- Conceptualizing patients who present challenges -- When a personality disorder challenges treatment -- Developing and using the therapeutic alliance -- Therapeutic relationship problems: case examples -- When therapists have dysfunctional reactions to patients -- Challenges in setting goals -- Challenges in structuring the session -- Challenges in solving problems and in homework -- Challenges in identifying cognitions -- Challenges in modifying thoughts and images -- Challenges in modifying assumptions -- Challenges in modifying core beliefs.