TY - BOOK AU - Forrest,Caroline AU - Firenza,Caroline TI - Therapy Skills for Healthcare: an Introduction to Brief Psychological Techniques SN - 9781907830587 PY - 2011/// CY - Keswick [England] PB - M & K Update KW - Psychiatric hospital care KW - Mentally ill KW - Care KW - Mental illness KW - Treatment KW - Mental Disorders KW - therapy KW - Psychological Techniques KW - Counseling KW - methods KW - Patient-Centered Care N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?custid=ns123844&authtype=ip,shib&direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=400968 ER -