Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice, Volume 1 Mental Disorders

by Thyer, Bruce A.; Wodarski, John S.

• ISBN13: 9780471654339
• ISBN10: 0471654337
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-01-29
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Covers clinically effective treatments for over twenty of the major mental, behavioral, and emotional diagnoses in the DSM-IVThe last two decades in social work have seen tremendous strides in field research, from the development of improved research designs to more accurate methods of problem measurement and outcome analysis. Drawing upon these significant advances, the two-volume Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice brings together empirically validated interventions for many of the psychosocial problems most frequently encountered by social workers in their daily practice.Unlike other books in the field that employ a theory-based approach to treatment, this handbook focuses on the best-supported methods of helping clients with particular problems irrespective of theoretical biases, offering clinicians a valuable compendium of practice guidelines for treatment.Edited and authored by recognized experts in the field, the Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice is clearly written and organized for easy reference. Volume One covers clinically effective treatments for over twenty of the major mental, behavioral, and emotional diagnoses in the DSM-IVtrade;, including: Disorders typically diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence Substance-related disorders Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Mood and anxiety disorders Sexual and eating disorders Personality disorders With information that is at once accessible and up to date, the Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice is a vital source of guidance for today's clinical social workers and other practicing mental health professionals, as well as students."One of the best tools to promote the values of the [social work] profession is that of empirical social work practice. ?Telling the truth' is one of these values, and discovering the truth is something that empirical research is very good at. This book presents credible reviews of contemporary empirical literature pertaining to selected behavioral, affective, and intellectual disorders, and their psychosocial assessment and treatment. That such a book is now possible is a striking affirmation of the merits of the approach to social work called empirical clinical practice." -from the Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice

Author Biography

Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, is Professor and Dean of the Department of Psychology at Florida State University. His research focuses on evidence-based practice, evaluation research, behavior analysis, mental health, substance abuse, and social work theory, practice, and education.

John S. Wodarski, PhD, is Director of Research and Professor at the University of Tennessee—Knoxville. He has edited or authored over nineteen books, including Adolescent Sexuality and Maltreatment and The School-Age Child.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 First Principles of Empirical Social Work Practice	1	(22)
Bruce A. Thyer
John S. Wodarski
PART I One Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence	23	(156)
Chapter 2 Mental Retardation	25	(30)
John Gerdtz
Joel Bregman
Chapter 3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	55	(20)
Martha J. Markward
Chapter 4 Conduct Disorder	75	(16)
Lisa A. Rapp
John S. Wodarski
Chapter 5 Oppositional Defiant Disorder	91	(26)
Peter Lehmann
Richard F Dangel
Chapter 6 Feeding Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood	117	(20)
MaryLouise E. Kerwin
Nancy Hale Sills
Chapter 7 Enuresis and Encopresis	137	(20)
John F Butler
Rick L. Campise
Chapter 8 Separation Anxiety Disorder	157	(22)
Karen P. Sowers-Hoag
Toni M. DiDona
PART II Substance-Related Disorders	179	(64)
Chapter 9 Alcohol Abuse	181	(24)
Nancy J. Smyth
Chapter 10 Cocaine Abuse	205	(18)
Patrick S. Bordnick
Joy Schmitz
Judith R. Bordnick
Chapter 11 Opiate Abuse	223	(20)
Cheryl Davenport Dozier
J. Aaron Johnson
PART III Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders	243	(28)
Chapter 12 Schizophrenia	245	(26)
Rosemary L. Farmer
Joseph Walsh
Kia J. Bentley
PART IV Mood Disorders	271	(38)
Chapter 13 Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder	273	(14)
Catherine N. Dulmus
John S. Wodarski
Chapter 14 Bipolar Disorder	287	(22)
Bruce Brotter
John F. Clarkin
Daniel Carpenter
PART V Anxiety Disorders	309	(90)
Chapter 15 Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia	311	(16)
Joseph A. Himle
Daniel J. Fischer
Chapter 16 Specific and Social Phobias	327	(16)
Joseph J. Plaud
Keith G. Vavrovsky
Chapter 17 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	343	(22)
Iris Cohen
Gail Steketee
Chapter 18 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	365	(20)
M. Elizabeth Vonk
Bonnie L. Yegidis
Chapter 19 Generalized Anxiety Disorder	385	(14)
Robert W. McLellarn
Julie M. Rosenzweig
PART VI Sexual Disorders	399	(38)
Chapter 20 Sexual Desire and Arousal Disorders	401	(16)
Sophia F Dziegielewski
Cheryl Resnick
Chapter 21 Orgasmic Disorders	417	(20)
Sophia F Dziegielewski
Cheryl Resnick
PART VII Eating Disorders	437	(14)
Chapter 22 Bulimia Nervosa	439	(12)
Laura L. Myers
PART VIII Personality Disorders	451	(22)
Chapter 23 Borderline Personality Disorder	453	(20)
Andre Ivanoff
Marsha M. Linehan
Karrie L. Recknor
Index	473