Treating Those with Mental Disorders: A Comprehensive Approach to Case Conceptualization and Treatment

by Victoria E. Kress, Matthew J. Paylo

This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0133834255. Treating Those with Mental A Comprehensive Approach to Case Conceptualization and Treatment is the authoritative reference on selecting and applying treatments for use in counseling and treating those with mental disorders. In it, students and new counselors don’t just learn about the clinical issues, the DSM -5 system of diagnosis, and interventions that can be used in counseling and treating those with mental disorders, they see clearly how to proceed in treatment planning and how to implement treatment approaches and interventions. The authors present a conceptual framework model, I CAN START , which consists of case conceptualization components and addresses treatment planning from a strength-based, contextually sensitive perspective. Case studies; creative Clinical Toolboxes; Voices from the Trenches; a comfortable presentation of the material; and a comprehensive, rigorous assimilation of the current treatment literature combine to empower counselors to thoughtfully and deliberately help their clients tackle their complex issues and difficulties. The Enhanced Pearson eText features Case studies, creative Clinical Toolboxes, and Voices from the Trenches which present real-life examples of critical counseling concepts and approaches. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
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Genres: Counselling, Psychology, Grad School, School

576 pages, Hardcover

First published March 10, 2014

Reviews

[Hayley Combs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned a lot from this book and also self diagnosed myself with just about everything in it🤣. It provided great information about mental health disorders, their symptoms, and how to treat them.

[Zoe Newcomb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for my diagnosis class and found myself actually very engaged (wild, I know). Kress writes like someone who respects both the science and the humans behind the symptoms, which makes this feel more like a guidebook and less like a DSM decoder ring. Accessible, smart, and sprinkled with enough empathy to keep it grounded and clinically helpful.

That said, the personality disorder bits felt like it showed up late to the party with a half-baked casserole. A bit more depth and organization would've made it shine like the rest. Still.. I would recommend to anyone trying to understand mental disorders without spiraling into clinical despair.

[Kristina Bartholomew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very helpful. I even considered buying it. I really enjoyed the suggested activities to do with each diagnosis. I have had to read many diagnosis books and this one was by far my favorite because it gave information that one does not typically think about and phrases it in a way that personalizes it. I did not read chapters 8, 11, 13, 14 & 15 because my class did not use these chapters.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the few textbooks I enjoyed reading not because the writing is beautiful or eloquent lol, but rather it is to the point, clear, and concise. Though the book is long it really does help as a standalone and a supplement to the DSM. I think this is one of the best textbooks I've ever read and other text writers should take note, especially when dealing with fluff.