Case Documentation in Counseling and Psychotherapy
A Theory-Informed, Competency-Based Approach
2nd Edition
Published on 12. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-1-305-40521-9 (ISBN)
Description
CASE DOCUMENTATION IN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY teaches counselors and psychotherapists how to apply counseling theories in real-world settings. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to case documentation using four commonly used clinical forms: case conceptualization, clinical assessment, treatment plan, and progress note. These documents are uniquely designed to incorporate counseling theory and help new practitioners understand how to use theory in everyday practice. Case studies illustrate how to complete documentation using each of seven counseling models: psychodynamic, Adlerian, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, family systemic, solution-focused, and postmodern/feminist. Readers also learn about the evidence base for each theory as well as applications for specific diverse populations.
Outcome-based pedagogy engages readers in an active learning process. The book's case documentation assignments-created using national standards for counseling, family therapy, psychology, and social work-empower readers to apply theoretical concepts and develop professional skills early in their training. With its practical overviews of theories, conceptualization, treatment planning, and documentation, this is a book that future mental health professionals will want to keep and use as a clinical reference manual for years to come.
Outcome-based pedagogy engages readers in an active learning process. The book's case documentation assignments-created using national standards for counseling, family therapy, psychology, and social work-empower readers to apply theoretical concepts and develop professional skills early in their training. With its practical overviews of theories, conceptualization, treatment planning, and documentation, this is a book that future mental health professionals will want to keep and use as a clinical reference manual for years to come.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1098 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-305-40521-9 (9781305405219)
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Diane R. Gehart is a professor in the marriage, family and therapy and counseling programs at California State University, Northridge and the founder of the Therapy that Works Institute. She has authored numerous books, including CASE DOCUMENTATION IN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY, THEORY AND TREATMENT PLANNING IN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY, MINDFULNESS AND ACCEPTANCE IN COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY, and MASTERING COMPETENCIES IN FAMILY THERAPY. In addition to co-editing COLLABORATIVE THERAPY: RELATIONSHIPS AND CONVERSATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE and COLLABORATIVE-DIALOGIC PRACTICE: RELATIONSHIPS AND CONVERSATIONS ACROSS CULTURES AND CONTEXTS, Dr. Gehart has developed two systems for assessing student learning: THE COMPLETE MFT CORE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM and THE COMPLETE COUNSELING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM. Her areas of specialty include mindfulness, mental health recovery, postmodern and systemic therapies, sexual abuse treatment, gender issues, children and adolescents, client advocacy, qualitative research and education in family therapy. She speaks internationally, having conducted workshops to professional and general audiences in the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico, and her work has been featured in newspapers, radio shows and television worldwide. Dr. Gehart is an associate faculty member at three international postgraduate training institutes: The Taos Institute, Houston Galveston Institute and The Marburg Institute for Collaborative Studies in Germany. Additionally, she is an active leader in state and national professional organizations. Dr. Gehart maintains a private practice in Agoura Hills, California, specializing in couples, families, trauma, life transitions and difficult-to-treat cases.
Content
Part I: INTRODUCTION TO CASE DOCUMENTATION.
1. Introduction to Case Documentation.
2. Case Conceptualization.
3. Clinical Assessment.
4. Treatment Planning.
5. Progress Notes.
6. Evaluating Progress in Counseling.
7. The Competent Supervisee.
Part II: THEORY-INFORMED CASE DOCUMENTATION.
8. Psychodynamic Counseling and Psychotherapy.
9. Individual Psychology and Adlerian Counseling.
10. Humanistic-Existential Counseling Approaches.
11. Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches.
12. Systemic Family Counseling and Therapy.
13. Solution-Based Counseling.
14. Postmodern and Feminist Counseling Approaches.
1. Introduction to Case Documentation.
2. Case Conceptualization.
3. Clinical Assessment.
4. Treatment Planning.
5. Progress Notes.
6. Evaluating Progress in Counseling.
7. The Competent Supervisee.
Part II: THEORY-INFORMED CASE DOCUMENTATION.
8. Psychodynamic Counseling and Psychotherapy.
9. Individual Psychology and Adlerian Counseling.
10. Humanistic-Existential Counseling Approaches.
11. Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches.
12. Systemic Family Counseling and Therapy.
13. Solution-Based Counseling.
14. Postmodern and Feminist Counseling Approaches.