Psychologists' Desk Reference (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780199845491)

Fully revised and expanded, this third edition of the Psychologists' Desk Reference includes several new chapters on emerging topics in psychology and incoporates updates from top clinicians and program directors in the field. This classic companion for mental health practioners presents an even larger variety of information required in daily practice in one easy-to-use resource. Covering the entire spectrum of practice issues-from diagnostic codes, practice guidelines, treatment principles, and report checklists, to insight and advice from today's most respected clinicians-this peerless reference gives fingertip access to the whole range of current knowledge. Intended for use by all mental health professionals, the Desk Reference covers assessment and diagnosis, testing and psychometrics, treatment and psychotherapy, biology and pharmacotherapy, self-help resources, ethical and legal issues, forensic practice, financial and insurance matters, and prevention and cosultation. Chapters have been clearly written by master clinicians and include easy-to-read checklists and tables as well as helpful advice. Filled with information psychologists use everyday, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Third Edition, will be the most important and widely used volume in the library of psychologists, social workers, and counselors everywhere

Author: Gerald P. Koocher
ISBN-10: 0199845492
ISBN-13: 9780199845491
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 09/04/2013
Pages: 840
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2014