Scott D. Miller

David S. Prescott

Cynthia L. Maeschalck

This practical guide demonstrates how clinicians can use structured yet flexible measures to gather ongoing, real-time client feedback to monitor and strengthen client outcomes and the therapeutic alliance.

Reaching for Excellence

Feedback-informed Treatment in Clinical Practice

Greg Bohall

Ruth J. Tully

This book provides a critical examination of assessment and treatment approaches for sexual offending, presenting cutting-edge insights from leading experts in evidence-based management of sexual deviance. It offers a systematic overview of the empirical literature and multifaceted research into clinical and criminal aspects, addressing gaps and advancements in public health and policy responses. The volume explores sex offender classification systems, risk assessment for recidivism, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions, and the clinical and criminal correlates of common paraphilias. Special focus is given to best practices tailored for unique populations, making this an essential reference for clinical psychologists, correctional professionals, and students and researchers of sexual offenses.

Best Practices in Sexual Offender Assessment and Management

Birgit Valla

Written by practitioners for practitioners, this empirically-grounded book offers clinicians of all backgrounds a guide to incorporating feedback and self-development strategies that will dramatically enhance their therapeutic abilities. Building on the foundation of Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT), Beyond Best Practice explores the benefits of practicing therapy using in-the-moment client feedback, with an emphasis on ongoing, typically solitary, deliberate practice. Chapters describe the real-world journey of an established master therapist and her agency, examining each element of FIT in detail through her eyes. Her journey is illustrated through discussions with prominent researchers, authors, former clients, as well as informative experiences outside of psychotherapy. Rich case examples of success, failure and "failing successfully" are also woven throughout, with a focus on the practical applications and skills needed to become an excellent and effective therapist and agency. What becomes clear through the many narratives is that we can improve our services by studying the obvious and subtle forms of feedback that are available to us at all times. Beyond Best Practice emphasizes what each practitioner can do to become more effective, one client at a time. It will be essential reading for all mental health practitioners and agencies working at the front lines of medical care.

David S. Prescott

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