Download or read book Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A Practical Approach to Theory and Clinical Case Documentation written by Diane R. Gehart and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gehart offers one of the first textbooks designed to teach the majority of skills and knowledge outlined in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Core Competencies. Using a light and inviting tone, the author engages students and provides them a comprehensive five-step model for competent treatment which includes case conceptualization, clinical assessment (diagnosis) and case management, treatment planning, evaluation of progress, and documentation. The work also includes a set of useful clinical forms that can be applied in practice environments, as well as an introduction to the importance of theory and evidence-based practice in all five steps. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.