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Designed throughout to meet the developmental needs of the beginning family therapist, this handbook provides readers with the basic skills and tools necessary to become empathic, confident, and successful practitioners in today's rapidly changing field of family therapy. From initial client intake to the nuts-and-bolts of the interview, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment planning, intervention techniques, troubleshooting, and termination, the book translates current research findings into cogent recommendations for practice. Numerous case examples and sample treatment plans, forms, and questionnaires complement the text.
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Overviews basic skills and tools necessary to becoming an empathic, confident, and successful family therapy practitioner, in an effort to ease the transition from academic expertise to therapeutic practice. Takes readers through the therapy process step-by-step, from client intake to interviews, assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, intervention techniques, and termination. Numerous case examples and sample treatment plans, forms, and questionnaires are provided. Includes special sections on gaining self-confidence, diagnosing DSM- IV disorders, understanding managed care, and consulting with physicians. For students and new therapists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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