This book is to help clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatrists and counselors achieve the maximum in service to their clients.
Designed to bring ready answers from scientific data to real life practice, The guide is an accessible, authoritative reference for today's clinician. There are solid guidelines for what to rule out, what works, what doesn't work and what can be improved for a wide range of mental health problems. It is organized alphabetically for quick reference, distills vast amounts of proven knowledge and strategies (across the lifespan as well as across the DSM) into a user friendly, hands-on reference. Chapters are written by leading experts, focusing on appropriate assessment and empirically supported therapies. Developed with the frontline clinician's time and cost constraints firmly in mind, the book allows readers to understand the best assessment and treatment options. Concise and up-to-date, the book also serves as an excellent student guide.
About the Author: Jane E. Fisher, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and former Director of Clinical Training at the University of Nevada, Reno. She earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Indiana University, Bloomington. Her research interests include aging and behavioral health; applied behavior analysis; and the integration of evidence based behavioral healthcare in primary and long term care settings.
William O'Donohue, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He received a doctorate in clinical psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He is the author or editor of over 30 books and 150 journal articles.
