	Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (Essentials of Behavioral Science) by Andrew R. Getzfeld (Author) Essentials of Abnormal Psychology provides students and professionals with a concise overview of the major topics in abnormal psychology as well as chapters on the leading categories of disorders such as eating disorders, schizophrenic disorders, personality disorders, and substance-related disorders. This book utilizes the popular Essentials format and makes a perfect companion to primary texts on the topic or a useful study guide. As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science...
	Essentials of Child Psychopathology (Essentials of Behavioral Science Series) by Linda Wilmshurst (Author) The only concise, comprehensive overview of child psychopathology covering theory, assessment, and treatment as well as issues and trends Essentials of Child Psychopathology provides students and professionals with a comprehensive overview of critical conceptual issues in child and adolescent psychopathology. The text covers the major theories, assessment practices, issues, and trends in this important field. Author Linda Wilmshurst also includes chapters on specific disorders...
	The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (PracticePlanners®) by Arthur E. Jongsma (Author), L. Mark Peterson (Author), Timothy J. Bruce (Editor) The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Fourth Edition provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payors, and state and federal agencies. New edition features: Empirically supported, evidence-based treatment interventions Organized around 43 main presenting problems, including anger management, chemical dependence, depression, financial...

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
A timely resource for understanding and utilizing the DSM-IV-TR™ The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR™) is the primary tool mental health clinicians use to diagnose psychopathology in their clients. DSM-IV-TR™ in Action brings this tool to life by providing clear instruction on how to use it to formulate and complete an assessment, accurately diagnose clients, and prepare a comprehensive treatment plan. This practical guide highlights new material and features specific, in-depth applications of diagnostic and psychotherapeutic considerations for many commonly treated disorders found in the DSM-IV-TR™, such as anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Utilizing numerous case studies, it covers everything from the history of the DSM™ to formulating treatment interventions using the DSM-IV-TR™ as a foundation. The information on maintaining clinical records and using time-limited therapy as well as the detailed glossary and appendix of sample treatment plans for a broad array of disorders make this a must-have resource for students as well as seasoned mental health professionals.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 8 reviews)

DSM-IV explicated. by T. J. Francisco (Minneapolis, MN)

4 Stars
September 25, 2009
A good companion volume to the DSM-IV TR itself. Written by a social worker, so a bit more emphasis on treatment plans rather than diagnosis, and slightly different than a psychologist or LPCC counselor might see.

A painful read by C. Kiddoo (Somerville, MA)

2 Stars
January 28, 2008
I found this book repetitious, wordy, and poorly written. Here's an example of what I mean: "The concept of formulating and completing a diagnostic assessment is richly embedded in the history of mental health practice. Furthermore, for many practitioners, the desire to master this process has been emphasized by compelling demands to address practice reimbursement." (p. 29) Fortunately, there are "Quick Reference" boxes that summarize the main points; I found that reading these summaries gave me almost as much useful information as slogging through the main text. If you *have* to read this book, I recommend utilizing these summary boxes. It's unfortunate the text is written so badly, because there is good information in here. I give it 2 stars because I think the topic is important, and the summary boxes make it less painful to get through.

LGSW here - this book is GREAT! by Melanie (Laurel, Md.)

5 Stars
November 29, 2007
Thanks DR. D for a terrific and clearly written text book. So helpful, so clear, so educational! This is my third Dr. D publication - tonight I'll be buying my fourth (Changing Face in Health Care...). Thanks so much for making social work clinical practice engaging. Keep up the good work!

A MUST HAVE! by DONNA EBY-MEEKS (Charleston, SC)

5 Stars
June 08, 2007
I have found the DSM-IV-TR TM in Action to be a welcome adjunct to the DSM that is chock full of information. The sample treatment plans provide practical and useful guidelines and the quick reference sections make this book very user-friendly. I am sure I will use this guide for years to come. It is well worth the money!

DSM IV TX In Action is a wonderful resourcs by JoJo Dean

5 Stars
December 21, 2006
This book was written in 2002 but it continues to be an excellent resource today. Its focus is on the DSM IV TR and the text is "user friendly" and easy to understand. It provides an excellent starting ground in terms of treatment planning for both seasoned and beginning clinicians. I have been especially impressed with the language that is used and the tools the book makes available, such as the Daily Body Satisfaction Log in the Eating Disorders Chapter. I have used this book as a private practitioner, and as an educator, and feel that it is one of the best publications on the DSM that has come out. I recommend it for clinicians and students alike, it is "worth the read".

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	Case Studies in Abnormal Behavior (8th Edition) by Robert G. Meyer (Author), L. Kevin Chapman (Author), Christopher M. Weaver (Author) This rich collection of case studies integrates contemporary and recognizable classic cases to illustrate a wide range of clinical and legal issues related to abnormal psychology. Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology brings the field of abnormal psychology to life for students with its rare combination of readability, humor, and strong scholarship.
	The Social Worker and Psychotropic Medication: Toward Effective Collaboration with Mental Health Clients, Families, and Providers by Kia J. Bentley (Author), Joseph Walsh (Author) Presenting material within a contemporary framework of "partnership" practice that is rich with case examples, this up-to-date primer on psychopharmacology and psychosocial interventions serves as a useful resource for social work students and practitioners as they expand their daily roles in psychiatric medication management. Bentley and Walsh present all the facts, myths, and relevant information about psychotropic medication in an easy-to-access manner. Content on a variety of topics,...
	Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision) by American Psychiatric Association (Corporate Author) Since the DSM-IV® was published in 1994, we’ve seen many advances in our knowledge of psychiatric illness. This Text Revision incorporates information culled from a comprehensive literature review of research about mental disorders published since DSM-IV® was completed in 1994. Updated information is included about the associated features, culture, age, and gender features, prevalence, course, and familial pattern of mental disorders. The DSM-IV® brings this essential...
	The Psychiatric Interview: A Practical Guide (Practical Guides in Psychiatry) by Daniel J Carlat (Author) The psychiatric interview is your window into the mind of your patient. With this practical, how-to handbook, you'll examine each aspect of the psychiatric interview in detail. Your journey begins with the general principles essential to effective interviewing--including techniques for approaching threatening topics, improving patient recall, and dealing with challenging patients. The sections that follow show you how to obtain the psychiatric history, interview for diagnosis, and interview for...
	Treating Chronic and Severe Mental Disorders: A Handbook of Empirically Supported Interventions by Stefan G. Hofmann Phd (Editor), Martha C. Tompson Phd (Editor) While recent developments in psychopharmacology have been widely disseminated, equally important advances in psychological strategies for severe mental health problems have received less attention. Filling a crucial gap in the literature, this volume brings together leading clinical scientists to present evidence-based approaches for treating schizophrenia, mood disorders, substance use problems, and severe personality disorders. Cutting-edge modalities presented include behavioral and...