Description
Book SynopsisThis book presents new and innovative approaches to help identify, assess, and treat high-risk clients who suffer from challenging co-occurring disorders. The importance of identifying suicide risk factors and what these are is a primary focus of the book.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Chapter One Introduction: An Examination of the Guiding Principles for Treating Co-Occurring Disorders 1
Chapter Two Definition for Co-Occurring Disorders: All Behaviors Are Purposeful 21
Chapter Three The Core Task of Therapy 57
Chapter Four The Therapy Alliance: Nobody Changes Without Motivation 85
Chapter Five Case Conceptualization for Co-Occurring Disorders: Getting to Know the Person 107
Chapter Six Suicide Risk Assessment for Co-Occurring Disorders 125
Chapter Seven Putting It All Together—Integrated Treatment 151
Appendix A Co-Occurring Disorders as Factors Associated With Aggressive Behavior 177
Appendix B Co-Occurring Disorders as Factors Associated With Suicidal Behavior 185
References 191
About the Author 199
Author Index 201
Subject Index 203
