Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention: The 1-2-3s of Treatment Planning - Couverture souple

Johnson, Sharon L.

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ISBN 10 : 0123865859 ISBN 13 : 9780123865854

Editeur : Academic Press Inc, 1997

Synopsis

Designed as a reference for clinicians completing insurance forms, participating in managed care or practicing in treatment settings requiring formalized goals and treatment objectives, this guide provides basic information on mental disorders. Treatment goals, objectives and techniques are presented in outline form for each specific illness. Separate chapters discuss skill building exercises across a range of disorders, such as assertiveness training. The book is divided into five sections. Section one lists major psychological illnesses. Each disorder heading includes a brief paragraph discussing diagnostic criteria and general treatment goals, followed by specific treatment techniques to fulfill these goals. Part two discusses how to anticipate and treat special circumstances across disorders, such as suicidal tendencies, dangerousness and treating the disabled. Section three identifies skills for treating a variety of different disorders, including stress management, relaxation exercises, problem-solving and assertiveness training. Part four provides samples of clinical forms while the final section makes up a glossary of psychological and psychiatric terminology.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Therapist’s Guide to Clinical Intervention, Third Edition, is an essential reference for providing clinical services and associated case formulations requiring formalized goals and objectives.  It is ideal for use in assessment, treatment, consultation, completing insurance forms, and/or participating in managed care.  This practical, hand-on book, outlines treatment goals and objectives for each type of psychopathology as defined by the diagnostic and statistical manual by the American Psychiatric Association.  It additionally provides skill-building resources and samples of all major professional forms likely to be used in clinical treatment.   

The third edition conveniently maps individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based best practices and standards of care.  Diagnostic information is presented by associated disorder or theme for easier access.  New special assessments and skill-building entries are included.  Also new are numerous website/URLs associated with research articles, and consumer resources have been provided to complement clinical information and patient education. 

• Outlines treatment goals and objectives for DSM-IV diagnoses
• Presents evidence-based best practices of intervention
• Provides the basis for assessing special circumstances
• Offers skill building resources to supplement treatment
• Contains samples for a wide range of business and clinical forms
• Supplies websites for additional clinical information and patient education

Biographie de l'auteur

Sharon Johnson is a psychologist in private practice. She has participated as a committee member and chair of a Utilization Management Committee for a managed care company.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0123865859
• ISBN 13: 9780123865854
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 350
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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