ABSTRACT

Guides therapists in providing short-term treatment for adjustment disorders, covering all phases of the therapeutic process, from initial contact, diagnosis, treatment, and termination, and offers advice for dealing with the limitations of managed care programs. Describes diagnostic assessments an

chapter 1|10 pages

Practicing in the New Era of Managed Care

chapter 2|13 pages

The Case of Mr. D.

chapter 3|10 pages

Patient Impairment

chapter 4|15 pages

Diagnosis

chapter 5|16 pages

Adjustment and Personality

chapter 6|12 pages

General Treatment Principles

chapter 7|27 pages

Psychotherapy for Adjustment Disorders

chapter 8|20 pages

Teaching Patients Self-Therapy

chapter 9|11 pages

When Eight Sessions Are Not Enough

chapter 11|6 pages

Conclusion