Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy

Taking the Guesswork Out of Clinical Care

• Author(s): Sheila R. Woody, Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell, Bethany A. Teachman, Todd O'Hearn,
• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Pages: 251
• ISBN_10: 1462505791
  ISBN_13: 9781462505791
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Psychology / Psychotherapy / General , Medical / Psychiatry / General , Social Science / Social Work , Psychology / Clinical Psychology ,

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.