Learn to develop treatment plans using any theoretical perspectiveUsing compelling client interviews and skill-building exercises, this text shows... students how to develop effective case conceptualizations and treatment plans. Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning presents a comprehensive model that simplifies a task that is potentially overwhelming to a student-figuring out how to tailor clinical work to the specific background and values of a client. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, including the addition of two new theoretical orientations: feminist perspective and constructivist perspective.Key FeaturesInterviews that challenge students to gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of diverse clients as well as develop an awareness of biases therapists may bring to the treatment processExercises that help students learn to tailor their written treatment plans to the model chosen for supporting client growthTheoretical models that challenge students to think critically about cases using behavioral, cognitive, feminist, emotion-focused, dynamic, family systems, constructivist, and transtheoretical perspectivesInstructor's Resources AvailableVisit http://www.sagepub.com/pberman2instr/ for the password-protected instructor's materials including seven procedures that describe how instructors can use class time to build students’ skills at developing case conceptualizations and treatment plans; grading criteria; tips for instructor feedback to student work; and essay exam questions.This text is suitable for professionals and students in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychiatry, social work, human services, and nursing. 

This is the type of book instructors, trainees, and clinicians need—a short text that demystifies the case conceptualization process and provides a... streamlined method for learning and mastering this competency. It presents an integrative model for conceptualizing cases, dispels common myths about case conceptualization, and provides straightforward guidelines and strategies for mastering this essential competency. Writing clinically useful case conceptualizations is no longer optional today, and this training guide is the only resource you will need to increase your expertise and incorporate this competency in professional practice. Five detailed clinical case studies are referred to throughout the book, and exercises are presented at the end of the last five chapters to help readers in deriving Cognitive-Behavioral, Dynamic, Solution-Focused, Biopsychosocial, and Adlerian case conceptualizations from an integrative assessment. Drs. Len and Jonathan Sperry also address cultural sensitivity and offer guidelines for developing cultural conceptualizations and selecting culturally-sensitive treatments. All techniques are easy to understand and use, ensuring that readers will master this competency and feel confident applying it to difficult cases.

Buy the Textbook and Online Course Package and Save! This package combines the 2nd editions of the extremely popular, clinically focused reference,... Gray's Anatomy for Students, and its unique web-based companion learning and teaching tool, Case-Directed Anatomy Online Course for Gray's Anatomy for Students, 2nd Edition. The textbook has moved far ahead of the competition and is highly recommended by anyone who uses it. A team of authors with a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experience has updated and revised this new edition to efficiently cover what you're learning in contemporary anatomy classes. An improved format, updated clinical material, and remarkable artwork by renowned illustrators Richard Tibbitts and Paul Richardson make anatomy easier than ever for you to master. Unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies demonstrate practical applications of anatomical concepts. And, the Case-Directed Online Course enhances learning by showing you the context and function of anatomical structures, along with images from the textbook. To even further enhance your learning experience, you'll have access to the entire textbook online at StudentConsult.com, with additional content, interactive exercises, the full Online Course, and more.

Real life cases for the emergency medicine clerkship and shelf-exam You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on the emergency medicine... clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Emergency Medicine presents 50 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in emergency medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather then merely memorize facts. 50 high-yield emergency medicine cases, each with USMLE-style questions Clinical pearls highlight key concepts Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor Proven learning system maximizes your shelf-exam scores

Real-Life Cases for the Family Medicine Clerkship and the Shelf-Exam "The 55 simulated clinical cases in this book illustrate the more common... presentations encountered in family medicine in an easy to understand format that serves well as an introduction to clinical medicine....This book is widely used by medical students in our facility, who view it as easy to understand and inclusive of most of the clinical material that they encounter daily in their rotation....this is an easy to use casebook that students can actually carry to the clinic and use directly. The second edition incorporates more relevant clinical material and questions that prepare the students better for their national boards. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on the Family Medicine clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Family Medicine presents 55 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in Family Medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts. 55 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions Clinical pearls highlight key concepts Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor Proven learning system improves your shelf-exam scores Written by experienced educators who know exactly what it takes to excel

Sixty high-yield family medicine cases help you sharpen your diagnostic and problem-solving skills You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel... on the family medicine clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Family Medicine presents sixty real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts. Each case includes complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts.

These case files include a variety of civil and criminal fact patterns that provide students the opportunity to try their hand at opening statements and... closing arguments, as well as at direct and cross-examinations. The case files also provide opportunities for pretrial motion exercises and jury selection exercises. These case files tend to be a manageable length for weekly or bi-weekly assignments. The following case files are included:United States of America v. William Stevens (criminal case alleging bank robbery);Jeffrey Kent v. Bonds Rentals (civil case involving an alleged failure to warn);State of Golden v. Steven MacNamara (criminal case alleging domestic violence);James Price v. GEM Corporation (civil case involving an alleged unlawful termination);Rusty Maxell v. Terry Chester (civil case involving contract dispute);State of Golden v. Sunny Grifford (criminal case involving an alleged DUI and hit and run);Sam Spencer v. Teresa More (civil case involving automobile accident with bicycle);Nicole Gail v. Peter Novak (civil case involving undue use of force);Cameron Hillman v. Mutual Life Insurance Company (civil case involving failure to pay insurance proceeds);State of Golden v. Richard Buck (criminal case charging murder);William Striver and Frances Gomez v. Rancho Fire Department (civil case alleging unfair employment practices); andState of Golden v. Jake Chambers (criminal case alleging sexual assault).

Real-Life Cases for the Internal Medicine Clerkship and the USMLE Step 3 "...an excellent internal medicine review book written especially or... medical students in their clinical years. It is perfect for clerkships, sub-internships, shelf, and USMLE exams. Sized to fit in the pocket of a white coat for easy portability, this book offers an engaging and high-yield re-view of internal medicine. It promotes active learning, using patient presentations and thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper thinking about clinical problems. The format will be comfortable for anyone who has spent time on the wards learning from patients and engaging in problem-based learning....This book is highly recommended to supplement internal medicine clerkships and sub-internships and to prepare for shelf and USMLE exams."--Yale Journal of Biology & Medicine You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on the Internal Medicine clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Internal Medicine presents 60 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in Internal Medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts. 60 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions Clinical pearls highlight key concepts Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor Proven learning system improves your shelf-exam scores

More than 50 clinical cases help you excel in your microbiology coursework and on the USMLE Step 1 The Case Files series is an award-winning... learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps you to learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Microbiology: Second Edition presents 50+ clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario. Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions. The authors are experienced teachers from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas and Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California.

EXCEL in your neurology clerkship and on the USMLE Step 2 CK "This book is extraordinary. The clinical cases are engaging and enjoyable to read,... maximizing the absorption of valuable clinical information. I recommend this book to all medical students on clinical rotations."--Lance E. Davis, medical student, UT Southwestern Medical School You need exposure to cases to pass the USMLE and shelf exams and that's exactly what this innovative resource offers. Written by experienced educators, Case Files: Neurology helps you think through diagnosis and managemenet when confronting neurological clinical problems. 53 high-yield clinical cases focus on the core competencies for the neurology clerkship. Each case includes an extended discussion, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE-format review questions. It's an interactive learning system that helps you learn instead of just memorize. Featuring: 53 neurology cases with complete discussions and review Q&A Clinical pearls highlight key points Primer on how to approach the patient Helps you learn in the context of real patients

60 high-yield cases in Obstetrics and Gynecology help you to excel in the clerkship and improve your shelf-exam score You need exposure to... high-yield cases to excel on the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Obstetrics and Gynecology presents 60 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts. 60 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions Clinical pearls highlight key concepts Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor Proven learning system improves your shelf-exam scores

Real-Life cases for the Pediatrics clerkship and the shelf-exam You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on the pediatrics clerkship and on... the shelf-exam. Case Files: Pediatrics presents 60 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in pediatrics. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts.p> Features: 60 high-yield pediatrics cases, each with USMLE-style questions Clinical pearls highlight key concepts Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor Proven learning system maximizes your shelf-exam scores

Sixty high-yield psychiatry cases help you sharpen your diagnostic and problem-solving skills You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on... the psychiatry clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Psychiatry presents sixty real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts. Each case includes complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts.