This practical workbook facilitates readers� understanding of the DSM-5 and other texts related to the diagnoses of mental disorders, enhancing their ability to assess their clients� strengths and to diagnose any emotional difficulties the clients may be experiencing. As a workbook, it offers a wealth of real life examples and exercises, providing users with the opportunity to practice their assessment skills in a classroom environment prior to entering the field as a mental health professional. Readers learn the various diagnostic categories of the DSM-5-along with dual diagnoses, symptom formulation, and the overlap between diagnostic categories-as well as how to apply these categories to clients they will be seeing in practice.
Product details
Publisher : Cengage Learning; 2nd edition (August 18, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 1285748883
ISBN-13 : 978-1285748887
Item Weight : 2.15 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
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