Psychosocial Interventions in the Home: Housecalls [Hardcover]

Dr. Nancy A. Newton PhD (Editor), Kadi Sprengle PhD (Editor), Kadi Sprengle (Author), Nancy A. Newton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0826113397 | ISBN-13: 978-0826113399 | Publication Date: July 15, 2000 | Edition: 1

The editors examine current treatment models and programs designed to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. In-depth presentations of clinical cases from a variety of mental health populations and first person accounts from clients and caregivers illustrate the realities of this work, topics range from families in crisis to acute and chronic stages of mental illness. Several chapters provide clear guidelines for dealing with constraints particular to managed care, mental health law, assessment and treatment intervention, and training and supervision for professional and paraprofessional home-based caregivers. Psychologists and social workers in home care will find this a valuable resource.

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About the Author

Dr. Newton is professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She teaches organizational behavior, workplace coaching, individual assessment, and motivation/leadership in the MA program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and the PsyD program in Business Psychology. Dr. Newton is a licensed clinical psychologist who has over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, professor, organizational consultant, and business owner. She has served in senior administrative positions in academic and mental health organizations, owned and managed small businesses, and provided consultation to senior managers of Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, and executives negotiating career transitions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (July 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826113397
• ISBN-13: 978-0826113399
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,161,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)