Treatment Planning for Psychotherapists: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the go-to reference for psychotherapists seeking to improve their treatment planning skills. Written by Dr. Richard B. Makover, a renowned expert in the field, this revised edition of Treatment Planning for Psychotherapists sheds light on the often-neglected element of psychotherapy.

What Sets This Edition Apart

• Updated to reflect changes in mental health delivery systems and funding, ensuring psychotherapists stay informed about the latest developments.
• Explores the challenges and opportunities posed by the digital revolution, providing practical guidance for therapists operating in a rapidly changing environment.
• Features an amplified chapter on assessment, emphasizing its crucial role in informing case formulation and treatment planning.
• Includes an expanded chapter on treating patients with cognitive impairment, addiction, and psychoses, among other issues, to equip readers with the skills to handle a wide range of scenarios.
• Presents a new, simplified approach to formulation, making it easier for therapists to develop effective treatment plans.
• Offers suggested readings to provide a comprehensive view of psychotherapy and treatment planning.

This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for clinical psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatric residents, clinical social workers, and anyone engaged in the challenging work of helping patients overcome dysfunction.

Dr. Makover’s top-down, outcome-based approach to treatment planning emphasizes the importance of the initial interview and assessment, providing practical advice for enhancing patient collaboration and reducing drop-out rates. With engaging and memorable clinical examples, this book is an essential tool for psychotherapists seeking to improve their practice.

Take advantage of this revised edition’s improved readability, featuring bullet points and chapter-end summaries to help you easily absorb and reference key information.

Stay ahead in the field of psychotherapy with Treatment Planning for Psychotherapists, the ultimate guide to effective treatment planning.

Book Details:

Publication Date: February 16, 2016

Language: English

ISBN: 9781615370290, 9781615370627

Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing