Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling

Diagnosis and treatment planning are essential tools for counselors of the 21st century and have become integrated into all counseling roles and efforts. The third edition of this book takes a broad perspective of diagnosis and treatment planning and provides up-to-date information to help counselors and other mental health professionals develop skills to advance their own professional development and effectively help their clients. Chapters from the previous editions have been completely revised to reflect the latest developments in counseling including new roles and opportunities for counselors, information from the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), up-to-date information on treatment interventions and effectiveness, new and revised inventories for both school and mental health counselors, and predictions for the future of the field. The chapter on group counseling has been expanded and two new chapters have been added to the book, one on Counseling for Career and Organizational Development and one on Ethical and Professional Development for Counselors. Highlights of Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Third Edition include: