Diagnostic Essentials of Psychopathology: A Case-Based Approach by Cheree Hammond brings together dozens of fictional cases which represent a range of human experiences, featuring people of different ages, ethnicities, genders, ability levels, and religions. Each disorder has several cases associated with it to capture the truly unique nature of working with various client intersections, and half of the cases provide the correct "answers" or diagnosis to allow students to check their understanding of this process. Some cases focus on a diagnosis, others with analysis, and others let the student practice on their own as a way to further student reflection and learning.

This casebook is specifically written for disciplines that are grounded in a humanistic approach (Counseling, Social Work, Counseling Psychology). The author provides a framework for using the medical model that is presented in the DSM-5.


About the Author
Cheree Hammond received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Virginia and an MA and Ed.S. in Counseling Psychology from James Madison University. A faculty member of Eastern Mennonite University's Master of Arts in Counseling program for over a decade, Cheree specializes in psychopathology, counseling theories, and mindfulness and psychotherapy, with a focus on Buddhist contemplative theory. When not on the classroom you can find her in the garden, with her husband Scott, adult children, Adriana and Neil, and treasured friends, listening to bird songs and deciding where to plant that next hydrangea.


Book Information
ISBN 9781506338101
Author Cheree F. Hammond
Format Paperback
Page Count 632
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 890g