Cognitive Personality Disorders

The concept of personality disorders rose to prominence in the early twentieth century and has consistently caused controversy among psychiatrists, psychologists, and social scientists. In Personality Disorders, Allan V. Horwitz traces the evolution of defining these disorders and the historical dilemmas of attempting to mold them into traditional medical conceptions of disorder.

Is the emotionally disturbed person a victim of forces beyond his awareness, over which he has no control? This is the belief on which neuropsychiatry, psychoanalysis, and behavior therapy are all based. But what if this premise is wrong? What if a person’s psychological difficulties stem from...

There are a lot of personality disorders, so many, sometimes, that we lose track. Personally, I know someone with schizophrenia, several people who have narcissist traits, autism, and ADHD that run in my own family, and even a few people diagnosed with borderline disorder. Disorders are a part of society, whether you like it or not. We may feel, at times, that those disorders cause people to act "strange" or "rude" or "manipulative". And this may be true, but if we understand the disorders, we can more easily guess where it came from and handle them more appropriately, too.

Navigate the challenges of BPD in teens with Dr. Blaise Aguirre’s classic guide, now updated with the latest research and topics and featuring reflective prompts for parents. Borderline Personality Disorder is a startlingly common condition, affecting as many as 3% of people under the age of...

This audiobook has been put together in order to unveil two of the most successful ways of treating mental illnesses and different conditions. These treatments - known as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy - have become a hit around the world because of how many people they've helped.

Cognitive psychology is a study that focuses on how the human brain works. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, people can find ways to keep their mental faculties in check. This includes understanding what can be done to resolve problems and issues in one’s life. This guide explains how cognitive behavioral therapy can be utilized to control fears, depression, anger, and other common problems that may persist in one’s life. With cognitive psychology, people can do more with their lives and know what they can do to manage their attitudes.

Do you have OCD? Or do you know someone who has OCD? Or perhaps you have just seen the symptoms in yourself and others, and you’re wondering if it’s enough to classify it as a “disorder”. Either way, OCD is more common than you think. Therefore, it’s important and useful to educate yourself about it. One of the best ways you can do this, is by reading or listening to a book that explains all the details, the things to look, and answers a myriad of questions people have asked about it.

Verändern Sie Ihr Leben in wenigen Schritten! Wenn Sie nach persönlichem Wachstum streben, möchten Sie effektiv Probleme lösen, emotionale Herausforderungen bewältigen und immer mental präsent sein. Doch psychische Probleme nehmen zu. Ihre Gedanken sind außer Kontrolle, und negative Gefühle dominieren den Alltag. Selbst geringste Kritik kann Sie aus der Bahn werfen. Sie suchen nach einer Therapie, die Veränderung bringt. Die gute Nachricht: Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie (KVT) ist die Lösung.