A practical guide to effective crisis counseling and intervention

Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention offers practical, field-tested methods for dealing with traumatic and life-changing events. This helpful manual presents useful strategies for crisis prevention, functioning effectively during a crisis, caring treatment approaches, and aftercare––and describes how to assess the extent to which a crisis has impacted an individual. Important legal aspects of crisis counseling are also highlighted––such as risk, suicidality, and documentation––as well as helpful details on how to prevent potential malpractice issues related to crisis intervention.

Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention gives clear explanations of proven practice techniques and examples of effective interventions. It provides an accessible and practical guide to navigating through the complexities of any type of crisis situation, including natural disasters, community violence, and personal tragedy. Unique coverage is presented on such topics as group intervention, incorporating spirituality into treatment, community resources, coordinating efforts of crisis-response personnel, and the roles of various crisis workers, including instructions for how to prepare intellectually and emotionally for crisis situations.

As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today’s behavioral health care environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

All the forms, handouts, and records mental health professionals need to meet documentation requirements-fully revised and updated

The paperwork required when providing mental health services continues to mount. Keeping records for managed care reimbursement, accreditation agencies, protection in the event of lawsuits, and to help streamline patient care in solo and group practices, inpatient facilities, and hospitals has become increasingly important. Now fully updated and revised, the Fourth Edition of "The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook" provides you with a full range of forms, checklists, and clinical records essential for effectively and efficiently managing and protecting your practice.

The "Fourth Edition" offers: Seventy-two ready-to-copy forms appropriate for use with a broad range of clients including children, couples, and familiesUpdated coverage for HIPAA compliance, reflecting the latest The Joint Commission (TJC) and CARF regulationsA new chapter covering the most current format on screening information for referral sourcesIncreased coverage of clinical outcomes to support the latest advancements in evidence-based treatmentA CD-ROM with all the ready-to-copy forms in Microsoft(R) Word format, allowing for customization to suit a variety of practices

From intake to diagnosis and treatment through discharge and outcome assessment, "The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook, Fourth Edition" offers sample forms for every stage of the treatment process. Greatly expanded from the "Third Edition," the book now includes twenty-six fully completed forms illustrating the proper way to fill them out.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.