Book description
The Parenting Skills Treatment Planner
provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop
formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care
companies, third-party payors, and state and federal review agencies.
- A critical tool for mental health professionals addressing
today's complex family structures and the increased pressures on
children and adolescents from school, peers, and the general culture
- Saves you hours of time-consuming paperwork, yet offers the
freedom to develop customized treatment plans for parents and other
caregivers
- Organized around 31 main presenting problems with a focus on
giving parents the skills they need to effectively help their
children navigate contemporary issues such as the trauma associated
with divorce, school pressures, and sexual abuse
- Over 1,000 well-crafted, clear statements describe the behavioral
manifestations of each relational problem, long-term goals,
short-term objectives, and clinically tested treatment options
- Easy-to-use reference format helps locate treatment plan
components by behavioral problem or DSM-IVTR(TM) diagnosis
- Includes a sample treatment plan that conforms to the
requirements of most third-party payors and accrediting agencies
(including HCFA, JCAHO, and NCQA)
ARTHUR E. JONGSMA, Jr., PhD, is Series Editor for the bestselling
PracticePlanners®. He is also the founder and Director of Psychological
Consultants, a group private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sarah Edison Knapp, MSW, CSW, is an independent consultant, certified
school social worker, parent, and educational trainer on issues of
discipline and self-esteem. She is the coauthor of The School
Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner and Homework
Planner.
