
Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention
The 1-2-3s of Treatment Planning
- 1st Edition - October 1, 1997
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Sharon L. Johnson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 6 5 8 5 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 1 9 1 6 - 6
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Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention is a must-have reference for clinicians completing insurance forms, participating in managed care, or practicing in treatment settings requiring formalized goals and treatment objectives. The Therapist's Guide provides basic information on all major mental disorders. Treatment goals, objectives, and techniques are presented in an easy-to-read outline form for each specific disorder. Separate chapters discuss skill building exercises relevant across a wide range of disorders, for example assertiveness training.
The book is divided into four sections. Section I lists all major psychological disorders. Each disorder heading includes a brief paragraph discussing diagnostic criteria and general treatment goals, followed by specific treatment techniques to fulfillthese goals. Section II discusses how to anticipate and treat special circumstances across disorders, such as suicidal tendencies, dangerousness, and treating the disabled. Section III identifies skills useful in treating a variety of different disorders.These skills include stress management, relaxation exercises, problem-solving, and assertiveness training. Section IV provides a wcompendium of professional practice forms, for both clinical and business use.
The book is divided into four sections. Section I lists all major psychological disorders. Each disorder heading includes a brief paragraph discussing diagnostic criteria and general treatment goals, followed by specific treatment techniques to fulfillthese goals. Section II discusses how to anticipate and treat special circumstances across disorders, such as suicidal tendencies, dangerousness, and treating the disabled. Section III identifies skills useful in treating a variety of different disorders.These skills include stress management, relaxation exercises, problem-solving, and assertiveness training. Section IV provides a wcompendium of professional practice forms, for both clinical and business use.
@introbul:Key Features
@bul:* Outlines treatment goals and objectives for DSM-IV diagnoses
* Outlines for assessing special circumstances
* Offers skill building resources to supplement treatment
* Provides samples for a wide range of business and clinical forms
@bul:* Outlines treatment goals and objectives for DSM-IV diagnoses
* Outlines for assessing special circumstances
* Offers skill building resources to supplement treatment
* Provides samples for a wide range of business and clinical forms
All practicing clinicians or clinicians in training in clinical psychology, consulting psychology, counseling psychology, psychotherapy, independent practice, family psychology, and group psychotherapy.
Introduction.
Level of Patient Care and Practice Considerations.
Decision Tree of Evaluation and Intervention.
Levels of Functioning and Treatment Considerations.
High-Risk Situations in Practice.
Treatment Plan.
Treatment Planning:
Goals, Objectives, and Interventions.
Disorders Usually First Evident in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence.
Disruptive Behavior Disorders.
Recommendations for Family Members of Anorexic Individuals.
Children.
Organic Mental Syndromes and Disorders.
Dementia.
Psychoactive Substance Abuse Disorders.
List of Symptoms Leading to Relapse.
Schizophrenia, Delusional, and Related Psychotic Disorders.
Mood Disorders.
Additional Treatment Considerations.
Anxiety Disorders.
Somatoform Disorders.
Dissociative Disorders.
Sexual Disorders.
Adjustment Disorders.
Impulse Control Disorders.
Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Conditions.
Personality Disorders.
Assessing Special Circumstances:
Suicide.
Dangerousness.
Gravely Disabled.
Activities of Daily Living.
Crisis Intervention.
Professional Guidelines for Crisis Intervention.
Self-Care Behaviors.
Counseling the Individual in a Medical Crisis.
Chronic Pain: Assessment and Intervention.
Pain Identification Chart.
Chemical Dependency Assessment.
Chemical Dependency Psychological Assessment.
Withdrawal Symptoms Checklist.
Spousal/Partner Abuse.
Child Abuse and Neglect.
Child Custody Evaluation.
Visitation Rights Report.
Dispositional Review: Foster Placement; Temporary Placement.
Psychiatric Work-Related Disability Evaluation.
Psychological Pre-Employment Evaluation.
Compulsory Psychological Evaluation.
Forensic Evaluation.
Report Outline.
Skill-Building Resources for Increasing Social Competency
Stress Management.
Effective Management of Stress.
Some Examples of Individualized Time Management Options.
Self-Care Plan.
Relaxation Exercises.
Critical Problem Solving.
Assignment 1.
Assignment 2.
Assignment 3.
Risks.
Components of Effective Communication.
Assertive Communication.
Assertiveness Inventory.
Goal Development.
Nonverbal Assertive Behavior.
Personal Bill of Rights.
Assertiveness.
Ten Steps for Giving Feedback.
Saying "No".
Accepting "No" for an Answer.
Ten Ways of Responding to Aggression.
The Communication of Difficult Feelings.
Writing.
Areas of Personal Conflict.
List of Feeling Words.
Time Management.
Some Examples of Individualized Time Management Options.
Decision Making.
Goal Development.
Setting Priorities.
Rational Thinking: Self-Talk, Thought Stopping, and Reframing.
Thinking Disorders.
Realistic Self-Talk.
Practice Reframing How You Interpret Situations.
Defense Mechanisms.
Anger Management.
Understanding Anger.
Handling Anger.
Ten Steps for Letting Go of Anger.
Adjusting/Adapting.
Learning History.
Losses/Opportunities.
Grief Cycle.
Definition: The Natural Emotional Response to the Loss of A Cherished Idea, Person or Thing
Grief.
History of Loss Graph.
Relationship Graph.
Is Life What You Make It?
Journal Writing.
Developing and Utilizing Social Supports.
How to Build and Keep a Support System.
Managing Depression.
Depression Symptom Checklist.
Utilizing Your Support System.
The Power of Positive Attitude.
Self-Monitoring Checklist.
Daily Activity Schedule.
Confronting and Understanding Suicide.
Depression.
Feeling Overwhelmed and Desperate.
Feeling Like Your Life is Out of Control.
Guilt.
Loneliness.
Chemical Imbalance.
Low Self-Esteem.
Bad Memories and Fear.
Seasonal Anniversary of Losses.
Fatigue or Sleep Deprivation.
Managing Anxiety.
Survey of Stress Symptoms.
25 Ways to Relieve Anxiety.
Plan of Action for Dealing with Anxiety.
Relapse-Symptom Reoccurrence.
Warning Signs of Relapse.
Systematic Desensitization.
Sleep Disorders.
Ten Tips for Better Sleep.
Guidelines for Family Members/Significant Others of Alcoholic/Chemically Dependent Individual.
Detaching With love Versus Controlling.
The Enabler-The Companion to the Dysfunctional/Substance-Abusing Person.
Substance Abuse/Dependence Personal Evaluation
List of Symptoms Leading to Relapse.
What is Codependency?
The Classic Situation.
Some Characteristics of Codependence.
Suggested Diagnostic Criteria for Codependence.
How Does Codependency Work?
Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics.
Guidelines for Completing Your First Step Toward Emotional Health.
Relationship Questionnaire.
Healthy Adult Relationships: Being a Couple.
Parenting a Healthy Family.
The Family Meeting.
Understanding and Dealing with Life Crises of Childhood.
What Is A Crisis.
What Happens During a Crisis.
Crisis Resolution.
Talking to Children.
Guidelines for Discipline That Develops Responsibility.
The Rules of Politeness.
Self-Monitoring.
Goal Setting.
Accomplishments.
Strengths.
Resources.
Ten Rules for Emotional Health.
Professional Practice Forms, Clinical Forms, Business Forms
Mental Status Exam.
Initial Case Assessment.
Initial Evaluation.
Life History Questionnaire.
Adult Psychosocial.
Summary.
Child/Adolescent Psychosocial.
Self-Assessment.
Brief Medical History.
Illnesses and Medical Problems.
Substance Use and Psychosocial Questionnaire.
Chemical Dependency Psychosocial Assessment.
Initial Evaluation.
Consultation Note to Primary Care Physician.
Brief consultation Note to Physician.
Clinical Notes.
Disability/Worker's Compensation.
Social Security Evaluation, Medical Source Statement, Psychiatric/Psychological.
Worker's Compensation, Attending Therapist's Report.
Outline for Diagnostic Summary.
Discharge Summary.
Patient Registration.
Limits on Patient Confidentiality.
Treatment Contract.
Contract for Group Therapy.
Release for the Evaluation and Treatment of A Minor.
Authorization for the Release or Exchange of Information.
Affidavit of the Custodian of Mental Health Records to Accompany Copy of Records.
Referral for Psychological.
Release to Return to Work or School.
Note of Discharge for Noncompliance of Treatment.
Duty to Warn.
Missed Appointment.
Balance Statement.
Client Satisfaction Survey.
Form for Checking Out Audiotapes, Videotapes and Books.
Quality Assurance Review.
Bibliography.
Index.
Level of Patient Care and Practice Considerations.
Decision Tree of Evaluation and Intervention.
Levels of Functioning and Treatment Considerations.
High-Risk Situations in Practice.
Treatment Plan.
Treatment Planning:
Goals, Objectives, and Interventions.
Disorders Usually First Evident in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence.
Disruptive Behavior Disorders.
Recommendations for Family Members of Anorexic Individuals.
Children.
Organic Mental Syndromes and Disorders.
Dementia.
Psychoactive Substance Abuse Disorders.
List of Symptoms Leading to Relapse.
Schizophrenia, Delusional, and Related Psychotic Disorders.
Mood Disorders.
Additional Treatment Considerations.
Anxiety Disorders.
Somatoform Disorders.
Dissociative Disorders.
Sexual Disorders.
Adjustment Disorders.
Impulse Control Disorders.
Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Conditions.
Personality Disorders.
Assessing Special Circumstances:
Suicide.
Dangerousness.
Gravely Disabled.
Activities of Daily Living.
Crisis Intervention.
Professional Guidelines for Crisis Intervention.
Self-Care Behaviors.
Counseling the Individual in a Medical Crisis.
Chronic Pain: Assessment and Intervention.
Pain Identification Chart.
Chemical Dependency Assessment.
Chemical Dependency Psychological Assessment.
Withdrawal Symptoms Checklist.
Spousal/Partner Abuse.
Child Abuse and Neglect.
Child Custody Evaluation.
Visitation Rights Report.
Dispositional Review: Foster Placement; Temporary Placement.
Psychiatric Work-Related Disability Evaluation.
Psychological Pre-Employment Evaluation.
Compulsory Psychological Evaluation.
Forensic Evaluation.
Report Outline.
Skill-Building Resources for Increasing Social Competency
Stress Management.
Effective Management of Stress.
Some Examples of Individualized Time Management Options.
Self-Care Plan.
Relaxation Exercises.
Critical Problem Solving.
Assignment 1.
Assignment 2.
Assignment 3.
Risks.
Components of Effective Communication.
Assertive Communication.
Assertiveness Inventory.
Goal Development.
Nonverbal Assertive Behavior.
Personal Bill of Rights.
Assertiveness.
Ten Steps for Giving Feedback.
Saying "No".
Accepting "No" for an Answer.
Ten Ways of Responding to Aggression.
The Communication of Difficult Feelings.
Writing.
Areas of Personal Conflict.
List of Feeling Words.
Time Management.
Some Examples of Individualized Time Management Options.
Decision Making.
Goal Development.
Setting Priorities.
Rational Thinking: Self-Talk, Thought Stopping, and Reframing.
Thinking Disorders.
Realistic Self-Talk.
Practice Reframing How You Interpret Situations.
Defense Mechanisms.
Anger Management.
Understanding Anger.
Handling Anger.
Ten Steps for Letting Go of Anger.
Adjusting/Adapting.
Learning History.
Losses/Opportunities.
Grief Cycle.
Definition: The Natural Emotional Response to the Loss of A Cherished Idea, Person or Thing
Grief.
History of Loss Graph.
Relationship Graph.
Is Life What You Make It?
Journal Writing.
Developing and Utilizing Social Supports.
How to Build and Keep a Support System.
Managing Depression.
Depression Symptom Checklist.
Utilizing Your Support System.
The Power of Positive Attitude.
Self-Monitoring Checklist.
Daily Activity Schedule.
Confronting and Understanding Suicide.
Depression.
Feeling Overwhelmed and Desperate.
Feeling Like Your Life is Out of Control.
Guilt.
Loneliness.
Chemical Imbalance.
Low Self-Esteem.
Bad Memories and Fear.
Seasonal Anniversary of Losses.
Fatigue or Sleep Deprivation.
Managing Anxiety.
Survey of Stress Symptoms.
25 Ways to Relieve Anxiety.
Plan of Action for Dealing with Anxiety.
Relapse-Symptom Reoccurrence.
Warning Signs of Relapse.
Systematic Desensitization.
Sleep Disorders.
Ten Tips for Better Sleep.
Guidelines for Family Members/Significant Others of Alcoholic/Chemically Dependent Individual.
Detaching With love Versus Controlling.
The Enabler-The Companion to the Dysfunctional/Substance-Abusing Person.
Substance Abuse/Dependence Personal Evaluation
List of Symptoms Leading to Relapse.
What is Codependency?
The Classic Situation.
Some Characteristics of Codependence.
Suggested Diagnostic Criteria for Codependence.
How Does Codependency Work?
Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics.
Guidelines for Completing Your First Step Toward Emotional Health.
Relationship Questionnaire.
Healthy Adult Relationships: Being a Couple.
Parenting a Healthy Family.
The Family Meeting.
Understanding and Dealing with Life Crises of Childhood.
What Is A Crisis.
What Happens During a Crisis.
Crisis Resolution.
Talking to Children.
Guidelines for Discipline That Develops Responsibility.
The Rules of Politeness.
Self-Monitoring.
Goal Setting.
Accomplishments.
Strengths.
Resources.
Ten Rules for Emotional Health.
Professional Practice Forms, Clinical Forms, Business Forms
Mental Status Exam.
Initial Case Assessment.
Initial Evaluation.
Life History Questionnaire.
Adult Psychosocial.
Summary.
Child/Adolescent Psychosocial.
Self-Assessment.
Brief Medical History.
Illnesses and Medical Problems.
Substance Use and Psychosocial Questionnaire.
Chemical Dependency Psychosocial Assessment.
Initial Evaluation.
Consultation Note to Primary Care Physician.
Brief consultation Note to Physician.
Clinical Notes.
Disability/Worker's Compensation.
Social Security Evaluation, Medical Source Statement, Psychiatric/Psychological.
Worker's Compensation, Attending Therapist's Report.
Outline for Diagnostic Summary.
Discharge Summary.
Patient Registration.
Limits on Patient Confidentiality.
Treatment Contract.
Contract for Group Therapy.
Release for the Evaluation and Treatment of A Minor.
Authorization for the Release or Exchange of Information.
Affidavit of the Custodian of Mental Health Records to Accompany Copy of Records.
Referral for Psychological.
Release to Return to Work or School.
Note of Discharge for Noncompliance of Treatment.
Duty to Warn.
Missed Appointment.
Balance Statement.
Client Satisfaction Survey.
Form for Checking Out Audiotapes, Videotapes and Books.
Quality Assurance Review.
Bibliography.
Index.
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 1, 1997
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
SJ
Sharon L. Johnson
Sharon Johnson is a psychologist in private practice. She has participated as a committee member and chair of a Utilization Management Committee for a managed care company.
Affiliations and expertise
Fresno, CA, USA