Treatment Planning for Therapists: A Practical Guide

The second edition of Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention is essential for clinicians who need to complete insurance forms, participate in managed care, or work in treatment settings where formalized goals and treatment objectives are required. This practical handbook provides hands-on guidance, outlining treatment goals and objectives for each type of psychopathology as defined by the American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic and statistical manual. Additionally, it identifies skill-building resources and offers samples of all major professional forms.

With over 30% new information, the second edition addresses a range of new special assessments, including domestic violence, phobias, eating disorders, adult ADHD, and outpatient progress. New skill-building resources are focused on topics such as surviving holiday blues, improving communication, overcoming shyness, teaching couples to fight "fair", surviving divorce, successful stepfamilies, managing anger, coping with post-traumatic stress, and more. The updated edition also includes additional professional forms, such as treatment plans, a brief mental health evaluation, a parent's questionnaire, and a contract for providing service for individuals without insurance.

Key features of the second edition include: - Outline of treatment goals and objectives for DSM-IV diagnoses - Guidelines for assessing special circumstances - Skill-building resources to supplement treatment - Samples of a wide range of business and clinical forms

In summary, Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention, Second Edition is a valuable resource for clinicians in various treatment settings, providing practical tools and information to support their work with clients.

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