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Psychologists' Desk Reference

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ISBN-10: 019516606X

ISBN-13: 9780195166064

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Gerald P. Koocher, John C. . Norcross, Sam S. Hill

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Here is the revised and expanded edition of the indispensable companion for every mental health practitioner. Improved over the first edition by input and feedback from clinicians and program directors, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, 2nd Edition presents an even larger variety of information required in daily practice in one easy-to-use resource. Covering the entire spectrum of practice issues - from diagnostic codes, practice guidelines, treatment principles, and report checklists, to insight and advice from today's most respected clinicians - this peerless reference gives fingertip access to the entire range of current knowledge. Intended for use by all mental health professionals,…    
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Book details

List price: $79.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/18/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 768
Size: 10.12" wide x 7.52" long x 2.28" tall
Weight: 3.278
Language: English

Contributors
Assessment and Diagnosis
Lifetime Prevalence of Mental Disorders in the General Population
Mental Status Examination
Improving Diagnostic and Clinical Interviewing
The Multimodal Life History Inventory
Increasing the Accuracy of Clinical Judgment (and Thereby Treatment Effectiveness)
Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment
Adult Neuropsychological Assessment
Assessment and Intervention for Executive Dysfunction
Child and Adolescent Diagnosis With DSM-IV
Formulating Diagnostic Impressions With Ethnic and Racial Minority Children Using the DSM-IV-TR
Medical Evaluation of Children With Behavioral or Developmental Disorders
Interviewing Parents
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through the Life Span
Assessment of Suicidal Risk
Assessment of Malingering on Psychological Measures
Identification and Assessment of Alcohol Abuse
Measures of Acculturation
DSM-IV-TR Classification System
A Practical Guide for the Use of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale of the DSM-IV-TR
Assessment of Character Strengths
Psychological Testing
50 Widely Used Psychological Tests
Sources of Information About Psychological Tests
Publishers of Psychological and Psychoeducational Tests
Types of Test Scores and Their Percentile Equivalents
Assessing the Quality of a Psychological Testing Report
Child Behavior Observations
Measures of Children's Psychological Development
Assessing MMPI-2 Profile Validity
Clinical Scales of the MMPI-2
Supplementary Scales of the MMPI-2
Characteristics of High and Low Scores on the MMPI-2 Clinical Scales
Empirical Interpretation of the MMPI-2 Codetypes
Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III)
Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI)
Thumbnail Guide to the Rorschach Method
Rorschach Assessment: Questions and Reservations
Rorschach Assessment: Scientific Status and Clinical Utility
Individual Psychotherapy and Treatment
Patients' Rights in Psychotherapy
Compendium of Empirically Supported Therapies
Compendium of Psychotherapy Treatment Manuals
Compendium of Empirically Supported Therapy Relationships
Enhancing Adherence
Methods to Reduce and Counter Resistance in Psychotherapy
Repairing Ruptures in the Therapeutic Alliance
Systematic Assessment and Treatment Matching
Stages of Change: Prescriptive Guidelines
Psychotherapy Treatment Plan Writing
Key Principles in the Assessment of Psychotherapy Outcome
Treatment and Management of the Suicidal Patient
Crisis Intervention
Impact of Disasters
Principles in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
Psychotherapy With Reluctant and Involuntary Clients
Treatment Matching in Substance Abuse
Motivational Interviewing
Anxiety/Anger Management Training
Psychological Interventions in Adult Disease Management
Assessing and Treating Normative Male Alexithymia
Assessing and Treating Male Sexual Dysfunction
Assessing and Treating Female Sexual Dysfunction
Assessing and Reducing Risk of Infection With the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Guidelines for Treating Women in Psychotherapy
Assessment and Treatment of Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
Psychotherapy With Older Adults
Refusal Skills Training
Sexual Feelings, Actions, and Dilemmas in Psychotherapy
Six Steps to Improve Psychotherapy Homework Compliance
Stimulus Control Instructions for the Treatment of Insomnia
Parent Management Training for Childhood Behavior Disorders
Hypnosis and Relaxation Scripting
Working With the Religiously Committed Client
Psychotherapy With Cognitively Impaired Adults
Early Termination and Referral of Clients in Psychotherapy
Guidelines for Relapse Prevention
Guidelines for Terminating Psychotherapy
Couples, Family, and Group Treatment
Choice of Treatment Format
Genograms in Assessment and Therapy
Guidelines for Conducting Couple and Family Therapy
Treating High-Conflict Couples
Treatment of Marital Infidelity
Group Psychotherapy: An Interpersonal Approach
Psychoeducational Group Treatment
Child and Adolescent Treatment
Principles of Treatment With the Behaviorally Disordered Child
Psychological Interventions in Childhood Chronic Illness
Methods to Engage the Reluctant Adolescent
The APSAC Study Guides
Interviewing Children When Sexual Abuse Is Suspected
Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse
Biology and Pharmacotherapy
Normal Medical Laboratory Values and Measurement Conversions
Use of Height and Weight Assessment Tools
Medical Conditions That May Present as Psychological Disorders
Adult Psychopharmacology 1: Common Usage
Adult Psychopharmacology 2: Side Effects and Warnings
Pediatric Psychopharmacology
Dietary Supplements and Psychological Functioning
Common Drugs of Abuse
Self-Help Resources
Top Internet Sites for Psychologists and Their Clients
Highly Rated Self-Help Books and Autobiographies
Popular Films Portraying Mental Disorders
Facilitating Client Involvement in Self-Help Groups
National Self-Help Groups and Organizations
Known and Unproven Herbal Treatments for Psychological Disorders
Ethical and Legal Issues
Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2002)
Privacy, Confidentiality, and Privilege
Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization (Civil Commitment): Adult and Child
Physical Restraint and Seclusion: Regulations and Standards
Basic Principles for Dealing With Legal Liability Risk Situations
Defending Against Legal Complaints
Dealing With Licensing Board and Ethics Complaints
Dealing With Subpoenas
Glossary of Legal Terms of Special Interest in Mental Health Practice
Fifteen Hints on Money Matters and Related Ethical Issues
How to Confront an Unethical Colleague
Confidentiality and the Duty to Protect
Forensic Matters
Forensic Evaluations and Testimony
Forensic Evaluation Outline
Forensic Referrals Checklist
Expert Testimony in Depositions
Forensic Assessment Instruments
Evaluation of Competency to Stand Trial
A Model for Clinical Decision Making With Dangerous Patients
Principles for Conducting a Comprehensive Child Custody Evaluation
Recognizing, Assisting, and Reporting the Impaired Psychologist
Essential Features of Professional Liability Insurance
Practice Management
Sample Psychotherapist-Patient Contract
Fundamentals of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Basic Elements of Consent
Basic Elements of Release Forms
Prototype Mental Health Records
Utilization Review Checklist
Contracting With Managed Care Organizations
Billing Issues
Psychologists' Fees and Incomes
Establishing a Consultation Agreement
Computerized Billing and Office Management Programs
Professional Resources
Therapist Self-Care Checklist
Conducting Effective Clinical Supervision
Guide to Interacting With the Media
Common Clinical Abbreviations and Symbols
Major Professional Associations
Index
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