Therapy Skills for Healthcare : an Introduction to Brief Psychological Techniques

Forrest, Caroline.

Therapy Skills for Healthcare : an Introduction to Brief Psychological Techniques [E-Book] - Keswick [England] : M & K Update, 2011. - 1 online resource (x, 76 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references.

Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- About the Author -- Foreword -- Chapter 1 Introductory Comments -- Chapter 2 Building Rapport -- Chapter 3 Gathering Information -- Chapter 4 Formulating Goals -- Chapter 5 Understanding Depression -- Chapter 6 Managing Anxiety -- Chapter 7 Promoting Behaviour Change -- Chapter 8 Concluding Comments -- References.

Aimed at all health professionals regardless of their clinical setting, Brief Therapy addresses the patient's needs, physical, mental and emotional. Usually, nurses and doctors deal with the practical aspects of healthcare, such as prescribing medication and carrying out tests. Meanwhile, mental health professionals consider separately whether patients need a counsellor or psychiatrist. This book offers a new holistic approach, which transcends such organisational and professional divisions for the good of the patient.Most importantly, Brief Therapy is a method of intervening early, in order t.


English.

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Psychiatric hospital care.
Mentally ill--Care.
Mental illness--Treatment.
Mental Disorders--therapy
Psychological Techniques
Counseling--methods
Patient-Centered Care--methods

2011 J-106 WM 55
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