| Description |
xii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Haworth series in clinical psychotherapy |
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Haworth series in clinical psychotherapy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-190) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. I. Causes of mental health problems -- 1. The medical model -- The biological medical model -- Cultural bias -- To medicate or not to medicate -- Brain and mind -- A brief history -- Top ten problems with the medical model -- Conclusion -- 2. The psychological models -- Developmental theories -- Behavioral theory -- Humanistic theory -- Top five problems with a psychological model -- Conclusion -- 3. The systems models -- What is a system? -- Bowen family system theory -- Structural family therapy -- Postmodern therapy -- Solution-focused therapy -- Narrative therapy -- Top six problems with a family systems model -- Conclusion -- pt. II. Types of services, people, modes, models, processes, and outcomes -- 4. The providers -- The players -- Addictions, substance abuse, alcohol and drug counselors -- Clinical professional counselors -- Clinical social workers -- Hypnotists -- Marriage (couple) and family therapists -- Pastoral counselors -- Personal coaches -- Rehabilitation counselors -- Psychiatrists -- Psychoanalysts -- Psychiatric nurses -- Psychologists -- 5. Talk therapies : modes, models, processes, and outcomes -- Quick fixes and fast cures -- Modes and models of therapy -- Models, techniques, and frameworks -- Therapy processes -- Types of mental health delivery -- 6. Biological treatments -- Problems with a biological model -- Medications : pros and cons -- Frequently prescribed medications -- pt. III. Things you need to know, ethics and payments -- 7. Legal and ethical issues : what you should expect as a consumer -- Informed consent -- Confidentiality and privilege -- Counseling approach and theory -- Counseling and financial records -- Ethical guidelines -- Licensing regulations -- Credentials -- Fees and charges -- Disputes and complaints -- Conclusion -- 8. Using health insurance to pay for mental health services -- A brief history of the insurance industry -- Health insurance and the mind-body split -- How does the money flow? -- Accessing behavioral health benefits through health insurance -- Tomorrow's health insurance -- Conclusion -- 9. Getting what you need : the many alternatives -- Spectrum of services and products -- Medication treatments and management -- Psychotherapy -- Coaching by professionals -- Self-help groups -- Health promotion programs and services -- Peer sponsors -- Social supports -- Holistic health care -- Psychoeducational events with professional teachers -- Self-help publications and events. |
| Subject |
Mental health services -- Popular works.
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Psychotherapy -- Popular works.
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Mental Health Services -- Popular Works.
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Psychotherapy -- Popular Works.
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| Added Author |
Heath, Anthony.
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| ISBN |
9780789032669 |
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078903266X |
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9780789032676 paperback |
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0789032678 paperback |
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