Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning: Integrating Theory With Clinical Practice

by Pearl Berman

Learn to develop treatment plans using any theoretical perspective Using compelling client interviews and skill-building exercises, this text shows students how to develop effective case conceptualizations and treatment plans. Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning presents a comprehensive model that simplifies a task that is potentially overwhelming to a student—figuring out how to tailor clinical work to the specific background and values of a client. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, including the addition of two new theoretical feminist perspective and constructivist perspective. Key Features Instructor's Resources Available

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This text is suitable for professionals and students in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychiatry, social work, human services, and nursing.  

Genres: Psychology

408 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2009

Reviews

[Charla Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is for a counseling techniques class. In my opinion, it was hard to read. But, I think the thing that I disliked the most about it, was that it did not have a subject index. When writing papers, I rely on the subject index inmy textbooks very heavily. So, this was a big drawback for me.