The Adolescent Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (Practiceplanners) [CD-ROM]

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Author: L. Mark Peterson
ISBN : 9780471482673
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This revised, step-by-step book provides treatment planning guidelines and an array of prewritten treatment plan components for adolescent behavioral and psychological problems, including anger management, blended family conflicts, low self-esteem, chemical dependence, eating disorders, and sexual acting out.

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• Series: Practiceplanners (Book 176)
• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (December 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471482676
• ISBN-13: 978-0471482673
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

I bought this book to help me work with adolescents during my counseling internship. While it is very easy to follow, and the treatment plans are laid out in step-by-step precision, I was disappointed to learn that most of the extensive exercises recommended by the book require that you purchase other books. This book itself wasn't inexpensive and I wished the publishers had included reproducible copies of the exercises rather than refering you to another book. The book also includes books and games in the treatment plans which must be purchased. So while the treatment plans seem worthwhile, I couldn't put many of them fully into practice without considering more purchases.

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I had great hopes for this book. After I glanced at it, I purchased it immediately. It certainly does reorient you to the distinctions between goals, objectives and diagnoses, but after using it for a while, it just wasn't sufficient for those more complicated kids. I'll keep referring to it, not so much for information but to place me back on course when I'm stuck and blocked- (happens more than I'd like, when the stress gets to me,) yet I still would suggest, for more seasoned professionals, a higher level of diagnostic and prescriptive content.
If you are one of those good therapists who flounder when it comes to documentation; I'd say, "Go for it." But, if you're looking for a book to help with establishing a quality diagnosis and treatment plan for those true stumpers- sorry, this isn't the book.

By L. Dann

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