Psychologists' Desk Reference [Hardcover]

Gerald P. Koocher (Editor), John C. Norcross (Editor), Sam S. Hill III (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 2004 | ISBN-10: 019516606X | ISBN-13: 978-0195166064 | Edition: 2

Here is the revised and expanded edition of the indispensable companion for every mental health practitioner. Improved over the first edition by input and feedback from clinicians and program directors, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition presents an even larger variety of information required in daily practice in one easy-to-use resource. Covering the entire spectrum of practice issues--from diagnostic codes, practice guidelines, treatment principles, and report checklists, to insight and advice from today's most respected clinicians--this peerless reference gives fingertip access to the entire range of current knowledge. Intended for use by all mental health professionals, the Desk Reference covers assessment and diagnosis, testing and psychometrics, treatment and psychotherapy, ethical and legal issues, practice management and insurance, and professional resources. Chapters have been clearly written by master clinicians and include easy-to-read checklists and tables as well as helpful advice. Filled with information psychologists use everyday, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition will be the most important and widely used volume in the library of psychologists, social workers, and counselors everywhere.

This new edition features:
-Thoroughly revised chapters by the field's leaders.
-29 entirely new chapters, now totaling 140.
-Sections reorganized to be smaller and more specific, making topics easier to find.
-A listing of valuable Internet sites in each chapter.
-Increased emphasis on evidence-based practices.
A companion website containing graphics, illustrations, tables, primary resources, extensive bibliographies, links to related sites, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This reference gives fingertip access to the entire range of current knowledge. Chapters have been written by master clinicians and include easy-to-read checklists and valuable Internet sites, as well as practical advice."--ADOLESCENCE

About the Author

Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, is Professor and Dean of the School for Health Studies at Simmons College (Boston). From 1971 through 2001 he served successively as an intern, post-doctoral fellow, and ultimately as Chief of Psychology at Boston's Children't Hospital and Judge Baker Children's Center. During this period he also served as a full time faculty member (Associate Professor) at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Koocher is a fellow of twelve divisions of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is the only psychologist to have earned five specialty diplomas from the American Boards of Professional Psychology (Clinical, Clinical Child/Adolescent, Family, Forensic, and Health Psychology). He is currently Editor of the journal Ethics and Behavior and previously served as Editor of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and The Clinical Psychologist. He has published more than 150 articles and book chapters and authored or edited eight books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (November 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019516606X
• ISBN-13: 978-0195166064
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Psych Student to Active Professional., June 9, 2006

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Survivors Edge, LLC "Survivors Edge, LLC" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychologists' Desk Reference (Hardcover)

It is worth your money to purchase the latest edition (this one) than picking up a used first edition.

Very impressive array of universal tools and references for the psychology student, school counselor, chemical dependency counselor, psychologist and psychiatrist alike. Like a Cliff Notes on the practice on psychology.

Particularly useful is the "Compendium of Psychotherapy Treatment Manuals" including orientation, modality, and specific strengths. Charts, outlines, samples, generalized explanations and so on. Highly recommended having this handy. Believe it or not, a wonderful skim-read too to pique interest in specifics you may have not pondered for awhile.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A one-stop-shop for addressing many of the more practical issues related to clinical practice & intervention, August 2, 2008

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NJC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychologists' Desk Reference (Hardcover)

This is an excellent and comprehensive volume covering 140 different topics on issues relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. Each chapter is brief and focused, making it easy to find the most pertinent information on any given topic. For those topics not covered in the book directly, several chapters serve as compilations of resources to direct the reader where s/he can find additional information on a variety of subjects. This is a MUST HAVE book for every clinician's bookshelf - from the graduate trainee to the advanced clinician, this book will serve as an excellent addition to your library - providing a great first-stop resource for researching a particular topic. This book is an excellent value for the price and I highly reccomend it!

*Note: This reference volume is not compilation of treatments (although a few of the chapters do provide treatment information and others also direct you to where you can find these (ie - list of empirically supported treatments, list of empirically supported treatment manuals, etc). The chapters are grouped into the following categories, which give a better of idea of the kinds of resources this volume provides: Assessment and Diagnosis; Psychological Testing; Individual Psychotherapy and Treatment Couples, Family, and Group Treatment, Child and Adolescent Treatment, Biology and Pharmacotherapy; Self-Help Resources; Ethical adn Legal Issues; Forensic Matters; Practice Management; and Professional Resources.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome reference, November 25, 2008

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Daniel Owen "BigDog" (In my recliner) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Psychologists' Desk Reference (Hardcover)

Great reference book. Dr. Hill, Koocher and Norcross outdid themselves in putting this book together. What little was left out of or the many changes since the first edition were excellently crafted to make a valuable must have book for the psychologist.