Opd-Ca-2 Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis In Childhood and Adolescence
Theoretical Basis and User Manual
OPD-CA-2
9780889374898
400 pages
Hogrefe Publishing Corporation
Overview
OPD-CA-2 the multiaxial diagnostic system for psychodynamically oriented psychiatrists and therapists now for children and adolescents. Following the success of the Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis for Adults (OPD-2) this multiaxial diagnostic and classification system based on psychodynamic principles has now been adapted for children and adolescents by combining psychodynamic developmental and clinical psychiatric perspectives. The OPD-CA-2 is based on four axes that are aligned with the new dimensional approach in the DSM-5: I = interpersonal relations II = conflict III = structure and IV = prerequisites for treatment. After an initial interview the clinician (or researcher) can evaluate the patientAEOs psychodynamics according to these axes to get a comprehensive psychodynamic view of the patient. Easy-to-use checklists and evaluation forms are provided. The set of tools and procedures the OPD-CA-2 manual provides have been widely used for assessing indications for therapy treatment planning and measuring change as well as providing information for parental work.
