Psychologists' Desk ReferenceGerald P. Koocher, John C. Norcross, Sam S. Hill III Here is the revised and expanded edition of the indispensable companion for every mental health practitioner. Improved over the first edition by input and feedback from clinicians and program directors, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition presents an even larger variety of information required in daily practice in one easy-to-use resource. Covering the entire spectrum of practice issues--from diagnostic codes, practice guidelines, treatment principles, and report checklists, to insight and advice from today's most respected clinicians--this peerless reference gives fingertip access to the entire range of current knowledge. Intended for use by all mental health professionals, the Desk Reference covers assessment and diagnosis, testing and psychometrics, treatment and psychotherapy, ethical and legal issues, practice management and insurance, and professional resources. Chapters have been clearly written by master clinicians and include easy-to-read checklists and tables as well as helpful advice. Filled with information psychologists use everyday, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition will be the most important and widely used volume in the library of psychologists, social workers, and counselors everywhere. This new edition features: -Thoroughly revised chapters by the field's leaders. -29 entirely new chapters, now totaling 140. -Sections reorganized to be smaller and more specific, making topics easier to find. -A listing of valuable Internet sites in each chapter. -Increased emphasis on evidence-based practices. A companion website containing graphics, illustrations, tables, primary resources, extensive bibliographies, links to related sites, and much more. |
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... Treatment Plan Writing 232 ARTHUR E. JONGSMA , JR . 48 Key Principles in the Assessment of Psychotherapy Outcome 236 MICHAEL J. LAMBERT , BRUCE W. JASPER , & JOANNE WHITE 49 Treatment and Management of the Suicidal Patient 240 50 BRUCE ...
... Treatment Plan Writing 232 ARTHUR E. JONGSMA , JR . 48 Key Principles in the Assessment of Psychotherapy Outcome 236 MICHAEL J. LAMBERT , BRUCE W. JASPER , & JOANNE WHITE 49 Treatment and Management of the Suicidal Patient 240 50 BRUCE ...
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... plan treatment, to initiate psychotherapy, or all three? In other cases, the interview will accomplish more detailed objec- tives. For example, should the client be consid- ered incompetent? Should this patient be re- leased from the ...
... plan treatment, to initiate psychotherapy, or all three? In other cases, the interview will accomplish more detailed objec- tives. For example, should the client be consid- ered incompetent? Should this patient be re- leased from the ...
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... therapeutic program. You are requested to an- swer these routine questions in your ... treatment by • Encouraging clients to focus on specific problems, their ... plan. For individuals who can- not or will not complete it, the inventory ...
... therapeutic program. You are requested to an- swer these routine questions in your ... treatment by • Encouraging clients to focus on specific problems, their ... plan. For individuals who can- not or will not complete it, the inventory ...
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... plan things . They like to rea- son things through . How much of a “ thinker ” and “ planner ” are you ... Treatment Effectiveness ) " Chapter 77 , " Genograms in Assessment and Ther- apy " LO 5 INCREASING THE ACCURACY OF CLINICAL JUDGMENT ( ...
... plan things . They like to rea- son things through . How much of a “ thinker ” and “ planner ” are you ... Treatment Effectiveness ) " Chapter 77 , " Genograms in Assessment and Ther- apy " LO 5 INCREASING THE ACCURACY OF CLINICAL JUDGMENT ( ...
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... treatment plan is implemented. References & Readings American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnos- tic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Beitman, B., & Goldfried, M. (1989). The movement ...
... treatment plan is implemented. References & Readings American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnos- tic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Beitman, B., & Goldfried, M. (1989). The movement ...
Contents
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING | 99 |
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AND TREATMENT | 179 |
COUPLES FAMILY AND GROUP TREATMENT | 361 |
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT TREATMENT | 399 |
BIOLOGY AND PHARMACOTHERAPY | 437 |
SELFHELP RESOURCES | 489 |
ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES | 523 |
FORENSIC MATTERS | 589 |
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT | 633 |
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES | 675 |
Index | 701 |
What Do You Want in the Next Edition? | 735 |
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