The Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM) and the PDM-2: opportunities to significantly affect the profession
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2015-01-06Author
Huprich, Steven K.
McWilliams, Nancy
Lingiardi, Vittorio
Bornstein, Robert F.
Gazzillo, Francesco
Gordon, Robert M.
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Steven K. Huprich Ph.D., Nancy McWilliams Ph.D., Vittorio Lingiardi M.D.,
Robert F. Bornstein Ph.D., Francesco Gazzillo Ph.D. & Robert M. Gordon Ph.D., ABPP (2015) The
Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM) and the PDM-2: Opportunities to Significantly Affect the
Profession, Psychoanalytic Inquiry: A Topical Journal for Mental Health Professionals, 35:sup1, 60-73,
DOI: 10.1080/07351690.2015.987594
Abstract
In this article, we discuss the development of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM) and its upcoming revision, the PDM-2. We describe the processes by which the PDM-2 is being developed and highlight important differences across both editions. At the same time, we emphasize the value of assessing internalized experience and how that can be of use toward the diagnostic assessment process.
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