This practical, intuitive method organizes psychiatric problems into seven categories: psychological impairment, social skills, violence, activities of daily living, substance abuse, medical impairment, and ancillary impairment. It outlines an approach that became the definitive standard for writing treatment plans.
This practical guide to mastering the board certification process in clinical psychology features proven methods for attaining success on the exam. Written by a team of experienced clinical psychologists who are former ABPP examiners and mentors, the guide provides examples of successful-and less-than-successful-application elements, including ......
This updated classic text on suicide prevention distills the latest research into effective practical strategies and guidelines for clinicians and also explains their legal responsibilities.
An Evidence-Based Approach to Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
The first comprehensive text that bridges the gap between neuropsychological assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with prevalent emotional and behavioral disorders. Written for clinicians and other practitioners who treat behavioral disorders in this young population, as well as for clinical researchers and students in graduate ......
Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this comprehensive handbook presents state-of-the-art knowledge about the nature and classification of learning disabilities (LD), their causes, and how individuals with these difficulties can be identified and helped to succeed. Best practices are described for supporting student performance ......
Standardised psychological testing is often essential for reliably determining the presence of a wide range of psychiatric and personality disorders, along with effectively addressing related issues that may require a psychological referral. This nuts-and-bolts guide to conducting efficient and accurate psychological testing in clinical settings ......
This structured yet flexible manual presents an innovative group treatment approach that targets deficits in self-regulation-a central problem for sex offenders. Safe Offender Strategies (SOS) comprises 10 evidence-based modules that teach participants the skills to desist from problem behaviors, manage their emotions and impulses, and break ......
Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder
"A 'landmark book.'"--The New York Times *When the dark days of winter approach, do you feel sluggish and slow? Is it a struggle to get out of bed each morning? *Do you have difficulty focusing at work or in relationships, feel down in the dumps, or, worse still, get really depressed? *Does it get harder than ever to stick to a healthy diet and ......
This two-volume handbook provides a comprehensive review of addiction. Volume 1 has an introduction and three sections focusing on the background and history of addiction, the distal and proximal influences on addiction, and the expressions of addiction; the latter includes chapter discussions about the universal and unique consequences of ......
