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Clinical Psychology for Traineesby Andrew C. Page; Werner G. K. Stritzke
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 60.00This book describes the practice of clinical psychology with special emphasis on providing trainee therapists with the skills and strategies to achieve the core competencies required for a science-informed clinical practice. It will support the reader in making the transition from the lecture theatre to the consulting room. more...
Communicating Social Supportby Daena J. Goldsmith
Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 22.00When we experience daily stresses or major crises, we often talk to our friends, family, spouses, and partners. Some of these observations are helpful; some are not. This book provides a communication-based approach for understanding why some conversations about problems are more helpful than others. more...
The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Plannerby Arthur E. Jongsma; L. Mark Peterson; Timothy J. Bruce
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 55.00The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Fourth Edition provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payors, and state and federal agencies. New edition features: Empirically supported, evidence-based treatment interventions Organized around 43 main presenting problems, including anger management, chemical dependence, depression, financial stress, low self-esteem, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Over 1,000 prewritten treatment goals, objectives, and interventions - plus space to record your own treatment plan options Easy-to-use reference format helps locate treatment plan components by behavioral problem... more...
The Adolescent Psychotherapy Treatment Plannerby Arthur E. Jongsma; L. Mark Peterson; William P. McInnis; Timothy J. Bruce
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 55.00The Adolescent Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Fourth Ediiton provides treatment planning guidelines and an array of pre-written treatment plan components for behavioral and psychological problems, including anger management, blended family conflicts, low self-esteem, chemical dependence, eating disorders, and sexual acting out. Clinicians with adolescent clients will find this up-to-date revision an invaluable resource. more...
Doing What Works in Brief Therapyby Ellen K. Quick
Elsevier 2007; US$ 53.95This book is both a set of procedures for the therapist and a philosophy? one that is shared with clients and one that guides the work of the therapist. This second edition continues its excellence in offering clinicians a guide to doing what works in brief therapy- for whom, and when and how to use it. Psychotherapy that follows these guidelines validates the client?s most important concerns ? and it often turns out to be surprisingly brief. Author, Ellen Quick integrates strategic and solution focused therapy and includes guidelines for tailoring technique and interventions to client characteristics and preferences. With clinically rich examples throughout, this book offers applications for couples, including indications for individual or... more...
Introduction to Psychopathologyby Alessandra Lemma
Sage Publications Ltd. 1996; US$ 61.00I was most impressed by the author's thoroughness in writing this book. She seems to leave no stone uncovered.. [this is] a work which should become a necessity for all counsellors, counselling psychologists, psychiatric nurses and psychotherapists.. This is a book to which I will make reference time and time again, and one which will occupy a prominent place in my library' - Counselling, The Journal of the British Association for Counselling. `An invaluable handbook for students of psychotherapy and a good reference for established therapists.. I recommend that all therapists have a copy of this book on their shelf' - Psychology, Health & Medicine. Assessment and referral skills are essential for counsellors and psychotherapists.... more...
Evaluation of Capacity to Consent to Treatment and Researchby Scott Y.H. Kim
Oxford University Press, USA 2010; US$ 40.43Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations Tips for best practice... more...
Making Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Work, Second Editionby Deborah Ledley; Brian Marx
Guilford Press 2011; US$ 40.00Used around the world by novice clinicians as well as experienced therapists new to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), this bestselling book has been widely adopted as a text in clinical training programs. The authors provide a vivid picture of what it is actually like to do CBT and offer practical guidance for becoming a more skilled and confident clinician. Vignettes and examples illustrate the entire process of therapy, from intake and assessment to case conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention, and termination. Expert advice is given on building collaborative therapeutic relationships and getting the most out of supervision. Appendices feature recommended treatment manuals and other CBT resources. New to This Edition Reflects... more...
Clinician's Thesaurusby Edward L. Zuckerman
Guilford Press 2010; US$ 55.00With over 350,000 in print, the Clinician's Thesaurus is an indispensable practitioner resource and course text. It presents thousands of standard words, phrases, clinical tips, and interview questions to help practitioners conduct thorough assessments, accurately describe nearly any clinical situation, and shape clinical observations into effective reports. Finding exactly the right terminology can save hours of paperwork time and improve the quality of documentation. Structured to follow the sequence of a mental health evaluation, the book includes report formats, treatment planning pointers, all DSM-IV-TR and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes, and much moreall in a large-size format with convenient lay-flat binding. New to This Edition*References,... more...
Fundamentals of Qualitative Researchby Johnny Saldana; Patricia Leavy; Natasha Beretvas
Oxford University Press, USA 2011; US$ 24.95Fundamentals of Qualitative Research approaches qualitative inquiry as a strategically selected composite of genres, elements, and styles. Saldana, author of the bestselling book, The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, brings clear writing and explanatory prowess to this new textbook for learning the fundamentals of qualitative research methods. This book presents a concise yet rigorous description of how to design and conduct fieldwork projects and how to examine data in multiple ways for interpretive insight. Saldana, a master teacher and qualitative data analyst, acquaints readers with the major genres of qualitative research available and the elements of interviewing, participant observation, and other data collection methods to... more...









