DSM-5 Learning Companion for Counselors

DSM-5 Learning Companion for Counselors

<p>Written for an audience that includes private practitioners; counselors working in mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, employee assistance programs, and other community settings; as well as counselor educators and their students, this helpful guide breaks down the concepts and terminology in the <i>DSM-5 </i>and explains how this diagnostic tool translates to the clinical situations encountered most frequently by counselors.</p> <p>After describing the major structural, philosophical, and diagnostic changes in the <i>DSM-5</i>, the book is organized into four parts, which are grouped by diagnostic similarity and relevance to counselors. Each chapter outlines the key concepts of each disorder, including major diagnostic changes; essential features; special considerations; differential diagnosis; coding, recording, and specifiers; and, where applicable, new or revised criteria. Clinical vignettes help both clinicians and students visualize and understand <i>DSM-5 </i>disorders. Author notes throughout the text assist readers in further understanding and applying new material.<br /><br /></p> <p>*Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. <br /> *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. <br /> *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected].<br /><br /></p>