Reviews
"It is a pleasure to review Dr. McWilliams' second book, which nicely complements diagnosis....Dr. McWilliams has the knack of being profound without being heavy; within this text one finds the incisively written, well thought-out observations of a seasoned and compassionate practitioner."--The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry "Psychoanalytic Case Formulationis aimed at both the student who may not have had a lot of exposure to psychoanalytic ideas as well as the more seasoned clinician. Chapters cover assessing what cannot be changed; developmental issues, defences, affects, identifications, relationships, self esteem needs and pathogenic beliefs. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary of key points....This book is highly readable and describes patients and situations that can be readily identified. I am sure that it will find a comfortable home on the bookshelves of many experienced clinicians and particularly those learning the art of psychotherapy."--Australasian Journal of Psychotherapy "Her straightforward language, as illustrated in her title choices, makes the book user-friendly for even the most junior student. Her introductory chapter, with its excellent overview of the goals of psychoanalytic therapy, could be a very useful section for teachers, particularly of psychiatric residents. Her review of developmental theory in chapter 4 is comprehensive and easy to digest. The entire book has an informal, chatty style reminiscent of a seminar, and McWilliams generously includes examples drawn from her life and practice."--Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association(JAPA), "Books by Nancy McWilliams used in unison make the best psychodynamic resources I have yet encountered in more than 60 years in the field."--Robert C. Lane, PhD, Department of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "This beautifully written, uniquely accessible guide to the psychoanalytic understanding of clinical cases will be of immense value to students and practitioners of all theoretical persuasions. I predict it will be among the most important and widely used books in this field for years to come." --George E. Atwood, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey "Psychoanalytic Case Formulationis a worthy successor toPsychoanalytic Diagnosis. Nancy McWilliams has a pellucid writing style that brings complex concepts within the easy grasp of the reader. She has produced a book that is intelligently psychoanalytic without being restricted to any single vision of psychoanalysis. The critical concepts are developed well and the issues important to assessment--a concept that goes well beyond diagnosis--are explicated clearly and helpfully. This is a rare book that can serve as a text for beginning students and still has much to offer to accomplished professionals." --George Stricker, PhD, The Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, "Books by Nancy McWilliams used in unison make the best psychodynamic resources I have yet encountered in more than 60 years in the field."--Robert C. Lane, PhD, Department of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "This beautifully written, uniquely accessible guide to the psychoanalytic understanding of clinical cases will be of immense value to students and practitioners of all theoretical persuasions. I predict it will be among the most important and widely used books in this field for years to come." --George E. Atwood, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey " Psychoanalytic Case Formulation is a worthy successor to Psychoanalytic Diagnosis . Nancy McWilliams has a pellucid writing style that brings complex concepts within the easy grasp of the reader. She has produced a book that is intelligently psychoanalytic without being restricted to any single vision of psychoanalysis. The critical concepts are developed well and the issues important to assessment--a concept that goes well beyond diagnosis--are explicated clearly and helpfully. This is a rare book that can serve as a text for beginning students and still has much to offer to accomplished professionals." --George Stricker, PhD, The Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, "It is a pleasure to review Dr. McWilliams' second book, which nicely complements diagnosis....Dr. McWilliams has the knack of being profound without being heavy; within this text one finds the incisively written, well thought-out observations of a seasoned and compassionate practitioner."--The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry "Psychoanalytic Case Formulation is aimed at both the student who may not have had a lot of exposure to psychoanalytic ideas as well as the more seasoned clinician. Chapters cover assessing what cannot be changed; developmental issues, defences, affects, identifications, relationships, self esteem needs and pathogenic beliefs. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary of key points....This book is highly readable and describes patients and situations that can be readily identified. I am sure that it will find a comfortable home on the bookshelves of many experienced clinicians and particularly those learning the art of psychotherapy."--Australasian Journal of Psychotherapy "Her straightforward language, as illustrated in her title choices, makes the book user-friendly for even the most junior student. Her introductory chapter, with its excellent overview of the goals of psychoanalytic therapy, could be a very useful section for teachers, particularly of psychiatric residents. Her review of developmental theory in chapter 4 is comprehensive and easy to digest. The entire book has an informal, chatty style reminiscent of a seminar, and McWilliams generously includes examples drawn from her life and practice."--Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA), "Books by Nancy McWilliams used in unison make the best psychodynamic resources I have yet encountered in more than 60 years in the field."--Robert C. Lane, PhD, Department of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "This beautifully written, uniquely accessible guide to the psychoanalytic understanding of clinical cases will be of immense value to students and practitioners of all theoretical persuasions. I predict it will be among the most important and widely used books in this field for years to come." --George E. Atwood, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey "Psychoanalytic Case Formulation is a worthy successor to Psychoanalytic Diagnosis. Nancy McWilliams has a pellucid writing style that brings complex concepts within the easy grasp of the reader. She has produced a book that is intelligently psychoanalytic without being restricted to any single vision of psychoanalysis. The critical concepts are developed well and the issues important to assessment--a concept that goes well beyond diagnosis--are explicated clearly and helpfully. This is a rare book that can serve as a text for beginning students and still has much to offer to accomplished professionals." --George Stricker, PhD, The Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY