Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy Taking the Guesswork Out of Clinical Care

This essential book is designed to help clinicians of any theoretical orientation meet the challenges of evidence-based practice. Presented is an innovative treatment planning method known as PACC (Planning and Assessment in Clinical Care). The PACC system emphasizes setting clear goals in therapy and tracking progress over the course of treatment, independent of the specific interventions used. It comprises tools and strategies for identifying and prioritizing client problems, designing a flexible treatment and assessment plan, and selecting appropriate measures. A wealth of case examples illustrate how using PACC as an organizing framework can enhance the accountability and efficiency of clinical work while making reporting tasks easier. Special features include flowcharts to guide decision making, sample assessment tools and client forms, and instructions for graphing client progress. Ideal for busy professionals, the book will also be useful in teaching and training.

About the authors
Sheila R. Woody, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and a registered psychologist in British Columbia, Canada.
Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
Bethany A. Teachman, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia.
Todd O'Hearn, PhD, was previously Director of the Yale Psychological Services Clinic and served on the teaching faculty in Yale's Department of Psychology. Currently he is developing a private practice in the Santa Barbara area.