Characterological Transformation: The Hard Work Miracle - Paperback
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Characterological Transformation: The Hard Work Miracle
This comprehensive psychotherapy resource by Stephen M. Johnson presents an active treatment approach that integrates techniques from all major schools of psychotherapeutic thought. The book provides mental health professionals with practical frameworks for addressing character pathology resulting from disorders in attachment.
Integrative Treatment Approach
Johnson's methodology draws from behavioral, affective, and cognitive domains to facilitate lasting characterological change. Each technique is selected for specific therapeutic purposes, offering clinicians a structured yet flexible framework for addressing complex personality issues. The integrative approach allows practitioners to adapt their treatment strategies based on individual client needs while maintaining theoretical coherence.
Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Objectives
The text explores etiology, characteristic affects, behaviors, and cognitions associated with character pathology. Detailed coverage includes bodily expressions of character, providing clinicians with multiple entry points for therapeutic intervention. The book outlines clear therapeutic objectives and practical techniques for addressing attachment-based disorders, making it an essential reference for clinical practice.
Professional Resource for Mental Health Practitioners
Published by W. W. Norton & Company in June 1985, this paperback edition serves as both a teaching tool and clinical reference. Mental health professionals will find the structured approach to character development particularly valuable for case conceptualization and treatment planning. The book's focus on attachment theory provides foundational understanding for working with personality disorders and deep-seated characterological issues.
Stephen M. Johnson, Ph.D., is a professor and chair of the faculty at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Menlo Park, California. He divides his time between clinical teaching and the private practice of psychotherapy in Menlo Park and San Francisco.
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