Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy: Taking the Guesswork Out of Clinical Care

Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy: Taking the Guesswork Out of Clinical Care
ISBN-10
1572308052
ISBN-13
9781572308053
Category
Psychology
Pages
251
Language
English
Published
2002-10-23
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
Bethany A. Teachman, Sheila R. Woody, Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell

Description

This user-friendly book helps clinicians of any theoretical orientation meet the challenges of evidence-based practice. Presented are tools and strategies for setting clear goals in therapy and tracking progress over the course of treatment, independent of the specific interventions used. A wealth of case examples illustrate how systematic treatment planning can enhance the accountability and efficiency of clinical work and make reporting tasks easier--without taking up too much time. Special features include flowcharts to guide decision making, sample assessment tools, sources for a variety of additional measures, and instructions for graphing client progress. Ideal for busy professionals, the book is also an invaluable text for graduate-level courses and clinical practica.

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