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The second edition is even better than the first. thisrelatively compact book provides the mental health worker with awealth of information regarding the professional delivery ofcounseling services. The book's chapters expound upon the changingrole of the counselor, opportunities for counselors, and future trendsand projections.In Chapter 3, Seligman does an excellent job of outlining diagnosticsystems and their use. She clearly explains the "Diagnostic and""Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (4th ed., DSM-IV) anddiscusses the limitations of the DSM-IV. The most helpful partaddresses the disorders found in the DSM-IV, which includes 17 verybroad categories. Treatment planning is the other cornerstone of thisbook. it is the process of plotting out the counseling process so thatboth counselor and client have a road map that delineates how theywill proceed, allowing progress to be measured and providing a senseof structure.Seligman does an excellent job of outlining the steps in making adiagnosis and writing a suitable treatment plan. At the end of mostchapters she provides exercises that allow readers to check theirlevel of comprehension. She also devotes considerable attention to thetopics of intake interviewing and includes an appendix of keyquestions that facilitate diagnosis. In addition, readers areintroduced to theories of individual, group and family counseling.While this book cannot inform the reader of all aspects of counseling, it is quite comprehensive and a good reference for anyone who works ina treatment setting.'Federal Probation, December 1998

As the counseling field enters its second century, students and professionals face more challenges than ever before. Linda Seligman's essential text Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Counseling has evolved as well, and this third edition synthesizes the latest developments with the spectrum of counseling interventions to create a vital source of practical, up-to-date information. The author recognizes clinicians' varied roles mentor, mediator, teacher, coach and keeps them all in focus, assuring her readers of more effective treatment for clients and steadier footing on their own career paths. Key features of the third edition: An overview of the changing face of counseling, from emerging employment opportunities to core competencies for counselors and trainers. A broad range of qualitative and quantitative assessment tools, with guidelines for their selection and interpretation. A thorough review of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders, including strategies for multiaxial assessment. The DO A CLIENT MAP, a comprehensive structured approach to treatment planning. Expanded coverage of individual, family, and group interventions An updated chapter on documentation, report writing, and record keeping, with sample reports and forms. Brand-new chapters on career and organizational development counseling, and ethical standards for counselors. A predictions chapter identifying trends mostlikely to influence the future of the field. Case studies, models, and examples throughout. A worthy addition to any counselor education program, this important volume is equally useful to both beginning and seasoned counselors, whether the setting is the psychiatric clinic, the school, or the rehab center. Seligman clearly sets out the concepts and strategies the reader needs to know to be the flexible, proactive counselor of today and tomorrow.