"An interesting overview of medical and psychiatric issues that may arise for counselors. . . readable, lucid, and free of jargon. The issues addressed include referral and assessment,
ongoing counseling and supervision, medical conditions and their treatment, psychiatric conditions and their treatment, and ethical and legal issues. . . It raises awareness of some important
issues to consider when working with clients with medical and psychiatric conditions."
-BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
Counselors often encounter situations where clients' medical or psychiatric conditions-and their treatment-affect the assessment of, or work with, clients. This
Second Edition
of
Medical and Psychiatric Issues for Counsellors offers a comprehensive overview highlighting key concerns and offering practical advice for judging when a situation may be
beyond the counselor's skills.
The original text has been completely updated and restructured to ensure material is presented in the most user-friendly format, and three brand new chapters have been added:
- New introductory chapter which provides a contextual framework for the reader
- Chapter on the common principles of care and working with others
- New concluding chapter
