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Mastering the DSM-5 integrating new & essential measures into your practice


Free Download Mastering the DSM-5 : integrating new & essential measures into your practice By Flett Mary & Mary L. Flett, Ph.d:
2014 | 143 Pages | ISBN: 1937661415 | PDF | 1 MB
The DSM-5 is full of useful tools to take our clients "vitals"…but how do you use this new resource to shift from "getting information’ to "using the results?"Mastering the DSM-5 provides a guide for each of the assessment measures, examples of how they can be implemented for various populations and settings, and suggestions for using evaluation tools with clients.An easy-to-use resource with case studies and examples, including implementation checklists, templates to chart and measure results, and links to formatted Excel spreadsheets."A valuable adjunct to the DSM which will enhance diagnostics and clarify levels of distress, disability. A must-have guide in understanding the DSM-5."Jack Klott, recognized DSM expert"Mary Flett has created an excellent guide to the DSM-5® that is succinct, as well as easy to follow and implement into clinical practice. This must have guide lays out the critical changes in DSM-5® allowing the practitioner to organize, assess and translate the changes with clarity and authority." Sharon M. Freeman Clevenger, MSN, MA, PMHCNS-BC, and co-investigator for the DSM-5® field trials

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The Parenting Skills Treatment Planner, with DSM-5 Updates


Free Download The Parenting Skills Treatment Planner, with DSM-5 Updates By Arthur E. Jongsma Jr., Sarah Edison Knapp
2015 | 336 Pages | ISBN: 111907312X | PDF | 2 MB
This timesaving resource features: Treatment plan components for 31 behaviorally based presenting problems Over 1,000 prewritten treatment goals, objectives, and interventions A step-by-step guide to writing treatment plans that meet the requirements of most insurance companies and third-party payorsThe Parenting Skills Treatment Planner provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payors, and state and federal review agencies. A critical tool for mental health professionals addressing today’s complex family structures and the increased pressures on children and adolescents from school, peers, and the general culture Saves you hours of time-consuming paperwork, yet offers the freedom to develop customized treatment plans for parents and other caregivers Organized around 31 main presenting problems with a focus on giving parents the skills they need to effectively help their children navigate contemporary issues such as the trauma associated with divorce, school pressures, and sexual abuse Over 1,000 well-crafted, clear statements describe the behavioral manifestations of each relational problem, long-term goals, short-term objectives, and clinically tested treatment options Easy-to-use reference format helps locate treatment plan components by behavioral problem Includes a sample treatment plan that conforms to the requirements of most third-party payors and accrediting agencies (including HCFA, JCAHO, and NCQA)

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The DSM-5 in Perspective


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English | ISBN: 9401797641 | 2015 | 264 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Since its third edition in 1980, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association has acquired a hegemonic role in the health care professions and has had a broad impact on the lay public. The publication in May 2013 of its fifth edition, the DSM-5, marked the latest milestone in the history of the DSM and of American psychiatry. In The DSM-5 in Perspective: Philosophical Reflections on the Psychiatric Babel, experts in the philosophy of psychiatry propose original essays that explore the main issues related to the DSM-5, such as the still weak validity and reliability of the classification, the scientific status of its revision process, the several cultural, gender and sexist biases that are apparent in the criteria, the comorbidity issue and the categorical vs. dimensional debate.

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DSM-5-TR Overview (QuickStudy Medical)


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by Bernstein, Rona;Jacobs, Elizabeth;

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1423248937 | 6 pages | True PDF | 5.61 MB
Essentials of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders 5-TR at your fingertips in 6 laminated pages. Succinctly written by author Rona Bernstein, PsyD to cover the most used core of the DSM. The previous version of this quick reference guide (before this TR version) was a best seller on Amazon and was highly praised by students as well as professionals in the field of psychology and counseling. Customers say it is great for the EPPP, NCLPC, NCMHC and LPCC exam reviews and just as many professionals said they use it as a quick review at their practice and as a deskside refresher in counseling. Even parents, military, and educators have used the guide to verify and support decisions to investigate mental health issues further in seeking professionals for help. The value at this price is unbeatable to boost grades, test scores and awareness so add this tool to your library.

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