A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Therapists who want to work skillfully with couples are often confronted with a confusing array of theories, techniques, and myths. Treating Couples creatively addresses many of these challenging issues while shining a light to help therapists navigate through this confusing maze.
--Ellyn Bader, Ph.D., co-director, The Couples Institute, Menlo Park, California

Treating Couples weeds through the treatment trAnds?and presents a rational framework for assessing which methods will most effectively...

A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Few mental health professionals are adequately trained to meet the unique needs of the 65-plus age-group. Written by experts--and in some cases pioneers--in the field, Treating the Elderly is filled with the most up-to-date information needed for developing the skills necessary to work with the special needs and sensibilities of this population.

Filled with proven clinical techniques and strategies for helping clients deal with the most common emotional problems and issues of aging such as

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A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Offers the most current information for working with this challenging client population and outlines proven treatment options for borderline, narcissistic, and anti-social personalities. Also addresses the question of countertransference with reassuring, supportive advice to help practitioners deal with their own frustration.

A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Discusses clinical treatment, including cognitive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, short-term in-patient treatment, longer term hospitalization, and the correct use of hypnosis. Also discussed is how the study of this controversial diagnosis reveals the inner workings of the normal functioning mind.

Treatments for Developmental Issues and Problems

A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

This book presents effective and efficient interventions for children who are just beginning school through the years of early puberty. The expert contributors offer the knowledge and tools for assessing and treating the problems that are unique to this age group. Encouraging both creativity and flexibility, they present specific recommAndations for the treatment of developmental issues and problems such as hyperactivity, depression, obsession,...

Choosing the most appropriate treatment

A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

This key resource offers guidelines and specific models for intervention in the treatment of numerous types and subtypes of depression. Will assist you in deciding if it is appropriate to prescribe medication, if psychotherapy is the proper course of action, or if it is best to use a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

This book is a superlative overview of the key treatment interventions available today to relieve the suffering of...