Inside Out and Outside In: Psychodynamic Clinical Theory and Psychopathology in Contemporary Multicultural Contexts

I originally purchased this book for a graduate level social work course and although the whole book wasn't assigned for reading I have found that I am now reading the book from cover to cover while on my summer break.An assigned book has to be really good for me to want to read it for leisurely purposes.The authors/editors do a great job of explaining the complexities of psychoanalysis and all the various theorists. They also take great care discussing the limitations of the theories and how certain ideas/explanations are built around a European-centric framework. This allows clinicians to make sure they don't take the "one size fits all" approach when describing the difficulties/troubles of clients. patients and consumers.I definitely recommend this book for clinicians, students and really curious lay people.

This was a textbook for my MSW program and it definitely saved me from falling behind in understanding theory. The book does a great job of explaining theoretical concepts in understandable, but still detailed, ways, including case examples. Would 100% recommend to anyone that needs to learn psychodynamic theory

Just what I needed to complete my MSW

This is the best book on psychodynamic theories and treatment I have read in 15 years of clinical work. My copy is highlighted, color tabbed and full of notes in the margins. This book is a key starting point for students and a wise, thoughtful and brilliant friend for those in the field.

I went to Smith College School for Social Work and this was instrumental in my education and understanding of clinical issues. I've been in the field for 14 years and still feel this book made the biggest impact.

a good compilation of the various approaches or perspectives in psychotherapy and their relatedness to different diagnoses.

Great book. Used it to write a paper and it was an easy read. Author did a great job in explaining the different clinical theories.

Better book than Gergen. Very heavy on details on theorists, but provided a lot of examples that were helpful.

It is a good resource book to have for those that use Object Relations as a theory in practice. It outlined the basis concepts right along with defences individuals. It is a great book to have to refer back to.

Very good cases.