The Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach

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FORMS FOR THE THERAPIST. Allan G. Hedberg (Ed.) (2010). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. Reviewed by Christopher H. Rosik (Link Care Center, Fresno, CA; Fresno Pacific University). Allan Hedberg is a seasoned psychologist and former president of the California Psychological Association. His considerable experience as a clinician is evident in this impressive volume that makes a wealth of useful material readily available to therapists seeking to establish or enhance their practice. Moreover, Dr. Hedberg enlisted the contributions of sixteen other experienced professionals to provide helpful resources in seven areas: Information for the therapist, assessment tools, patient homework or assignment outside therapy, information for the patient, exercises to be performed in therapy, forms to be completed by the therapist or patient, and sample forms and templates. Multiple indexes and pictorial legends help to direct the clinician to the exact page where the needed form is presented. In addition, purchase of the book enables the user to access a website where all of the forms can be downloaded, so no bindingbreaking copying is necessary. It is impossible to review all of the valuable forms compiled in this text, but the list of chapter titles can provide some basic orientation to what this book offers. Chapters include Forms for setting up and defining your practice; Forms related to fees; HIPAA/Patient privacy forms; General information handouts for patients; Forms related to referral and consulting services; Fitness for duty and workers' compensation forms; Forms related to patient services; Forms related to therapist's professional activity; Managing an office staff; Termination of treatment/practice forms; Forms for session notes; Clinical errors, bad habits, ethical complaints, and law suits; Expanding your practice; Organizing your charts and evaluations; General assessments, intake, brief, comprehensive, and more; Assessments related to specific tests and scales; Assessments related to risk, competency, health, and neuropsychology; Anxiety and stress relief with relaxation assessment and exercises; Depression and self-esteem; Insomnia and sleep therapy; Addictive behavior; Suicidal behavior; Pain management and coping with medical disorders; Anger and violent behavior; Strategies and tools for personal growth and health awareness; Communication tips and exercises; eating and exercise logs; Cultural diversity appreciation exercises; Conflict resolution and problem solving; Thinking distortions: Information and patient exercises; eating and exercise logs; Cultural diversity appreciation exercises; Conflict resolution and problem solving; Thinking distortions: Information and patient exercises; Behavioral monitoring logs; Dealing with crisis; Serving children and their families; Dealing with geriatric patients; Couples therapy and relationship assessment and exercises. …

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