Casbook for DSM-5 ®, Second Edition: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Distinguished by its use of real-world case examples to help students link DSM-5 criteria with client symptomsThis practical casbook for graduate-level programs in mental health masterfully demonstrates how to put the DSM-5 into practice. It is designed to help students understand why a particular diagnosis is given based on the individual client’s specific background and personal history. This book is distinguished from other casbooks through the presentation of complex, real-life case studies that discuss pairing the DSM-5 criteria with symptomatology and offers in-depth analyses of treatment interventions and client management. Each case is consistently formatted to include an overview of the client, symptoms/problems, diagnosis, and treatment interventions, including components, applications, and results/prognosis. Readers will have an opportunity to formulate their own reactions and diagnostic impressions for each case before the commentary reveals the correct conclusion. An ideal text to enhance courses in psychopathology and diagnosis, as well as practicum and internship, the casbook will diversify and broaden the classroom experience by enlightening students with compelling clinical cases that have been experienced by practicing professionals.The second edition has been expanded to feature additional cases for each category, a more detailed table of contents to better organize the book around disorder categories, additional discussion questions for each case, as well as a final review chapter, making this text a helpful supplement to a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. By fully exploring the rationale behind diagnostic criteria, the book provides trainees in counseling, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, and social work an opportunity to examine their own ideas on symptom presentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning with a full complement of disorders and conditions covered in the DSM-5. Purchase also includes dgtl access for use on most mobile devices or computers.New to the Second Edition: Presents additional cases in each diagnostic category Reorganizes table of contents to facilitate easy access to diagnostic categories Presents cases with expanded range of settings for a diverse mental health workforce Dedicated chapter on Cultural Considerations in Treatment Contains additional discussion questions and notes to promote critical thinking Presents a new final review chapter that can serve as an assessment Key Features: Encompasses in-demand DSM-5 content for all helping professions Provides breadth and depth of coverage including multiple cases in each DSM-5 category Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment planning Follows a consistent format in each chapter for ease of use Structures cases so students can apply DSM-5 criteria and understand why and how to make diagnosis based on symptom presentation Considers cultural and social implications in each case Includes diverse range of evidence-based treatment recommendations

About the Author

Jayna Bonfini, PhD, LPC, NCC, MAC, has significant research, teaching, and clinical experience with adolescents and young adults struggling with various mental health issues, trauma histories, and substance abuse problems. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor, she has specific training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to offer an integrated approach that meets the needs of her clients. Elizabeth Ventura, PhD, LPC, NCC, is a qualitative researcher, trauma specialist, and counselor educator. She serves on local panels in her area and is a consultant for school districts regarding the implementation of care for traumatized children and adolescents. Dr. Ventura is a Senior Core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Department at Walden University and primarily specializes in teaching counseling techniques.