Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders

Course overview

First published in 1985, this comprehensive and thoroughly updated clinical handbook, now in its fifth edition, serves as an up to date and authoritative step by step treatment manual for mental health practitioners. This new edition continues to represent a distinct departure from other books containing reviews of advances in the treatment of psychological disorders from the perspective of evidence-based practice. This clinical reference and widely adopted text is recognized as the premier guide to understanding and treating frequently encountered psychological disorders in adults. Showcasing evidence-based psychotherapy models, the volume addresses the most pressing question asked by students and practitioners—”How do I do it?” Leading authorities present state-of-the-art information on each clinical problem and explain the conceptual and empirical bases of their respective therapeutic approaches. Procedures for assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, and intervention are described in detail. Extended case examples with session transcripts illustrate each component of treatment.