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. Contents
SECTION 1: UTILIZING THE DSM-IV-TR: ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, AND PRACTICE STRATEGY.
Getting Started.
Tables and Quick References.
Basics and Application.
Tables and Quick References.
Documentation and the Multiaxial Diagnostic Assessment.
Tables and Quick References.
Applications: Beyond the Diagnostic Assessment.
Tables and Quick References.
SECTION II: APPLICATIONS: SELECTED DSM-IV-TR DISORDERS.
Reactive Attachment Disorder (Heather T. Forbes and Sophia F. Dziegielewski).
Tables and Quick References.
Conduct Disorder (Shirleyann Amos and Sophia F. Dziegielewski).
Tables and Quick References.
Substance Disorders: Alcoholism (Julie Wenglinsky and Sophia F. Dziegielewski).
Tables and Quick References.
Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa (Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Janet D. Murray).
Tables and Quick References.
Schizophrenia and the Psychotic Disorders (Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Cheryl E. Green).
Tables and Quick References.
Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (Jennifer Loflin, Carol (Jan) Vaughan and Sophia F. Dziegielewski).
Tables and Quick References.
Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorders (Shirleyann Amos, Jennifer Loflin, Karen Simons, and Sophia F. Dziegielewski).
Tables and Quick References.
Borderline Personality Disorders (Angela S. Magee and Sophia F. Dziegielewski).
Tables and Quick References.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Appendix B: Treatment Plans.
References.
About the Author.
Author Index. SOPHIA F. DZIEGIELEWSKI, PhD, is a professor in the school of social work at the University of Central Florida. She presents workshops on using the DSM™, including practice strategy and technique, nationally each year. She is also the author of more than seventy publications, including five in the areas of health and mental health.
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