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The Role of Personality Structure in Psychoanalysis with Nancy McWilliams
Feb 22, 2021
Nancy McWilliams discusses the role of personality in psychoanalysis, critiquing the DSM approach. She emphasizes cultural considerations in therapy, challenges in diagnosis, and the impact of clinician personality styles on treatment.
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- Moving beyond symptom checklists to understand the holistic nature of psychological suffering and personality structures in clinical practice.
- Recognizing how cultural backgrounds influence the manifestation of personality styles, emphasizing the importance of considering cultural contexts in assessments.
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The Complexity of Personality Diagnosis in Clinical Practice
The discussion delves into the challenges of personality diagnosis in clinical practice, emphasizing how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual approach lacks depth in understanding individuals. It highlights the need to move beyond symptom checklists to grasp the holistic nature of psychological suffering and the nuances of personality structures.
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