This text provides a framework for handling tough clinical situations as they arise. It includes both the complexities of assessment issues that arise in special circumstances with a variety of clients as well as a number of general interventions that are relevant to all clients. The book provides a theory-free conceptual super-structure that can guide and ground readers in difficult situations regardless of theoretical beliefs.
The author's underlying philosophy reflects the importance of taking a contextual approach with clients, viewing clients as collaborators in the therapeutic process, and recognizing that the client needs strategies other than the provider-client relationship that he/she can implement independently.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: CHALLENGES ARISING DURING ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING.
1. The Challenge of Meeting a New Client.
2. The Challenge of Substance Use.
3. The Challenge of Medial Involvement.
4. The Challenge of Psychological Complexity.
PART TWO: CHALLENGES ARISING DURING TREATMENT.
5. The Challenge of Crises: Assessment and Intervention.
6. The Challenge of Threats of Suicide: The Duty to Protect.
7. The Challenge of Threats of Violence: The Duty to Warn and Protect.
8. The Challenge of Child Abuse and Neglect: The Duty to Report.
PART THREE: TRANSCENDING THE CHALLENGES.
9. The Challenge of Preventing Burnout and Assuring Growth: Self Care.