JOHNNY UNDERGROUND (50 classics of crime fiction, 1950-1975)

Description

This book is for clinicians 每 therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, and psychologists, who work directly with clients going through separation and divorce. It will help to prepare practitioners for the unique demands of working with families in custody litigation. Chapters are presented in a consistent format similar to training seminars and manuals. They begin with learning objectives and, when appropriate, end with a summary of suggested resources labeled as ※Clinician＊s Toolbox.§ The resources include forms, supplies, media, and other practical reminders a therapist might consider adding to their repertoire of techniques when working with this population. Case vignettes provide real-life examples taken from the authors＊ professional experience. The book begins with a brief historical look at divorce and custodial issues. The following two chapters discuss the causes for high-conflict dynamics and assessment procedures appropriate for private practitioners. Chapter 3 discusses assessment procedures appropriate for clinicians providing therapeutic services. Chapter 4 focuses on cases involving abuse allegations. Chapter 5 discusses the terminology and diagnostic codes clinicians should use when working with children affected by loyalty binds and unhealthy parental alignments. Chapters 6 through 10 are treatment chapters and provide clinicians with treatment goals and common techniques used to reach those goals. Chapter 11 describes specialized interventions used for severe cases of parental alienation. The book closes with a chapter on how mental health professionals working with this population can protect themselves from aggressive lawyers, mentally ill clients, and licensing complaints.