This practical workbook facilitates your understanding of the DSM 5 and other texts related to the diagnoses of mental disorders enhancing your ability to assess your clients strengths and to diagnose any emotional difficulties the clients may be experiencing THE CLINICAL ASSESSMENT WORKBOOK BALANCING STRENGTHS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS 2nd Edition offers a wealth of real life examples and exercises providing you with the opportunity to practice your assessment skills in a classroom environment prior to entering the field as a mental health professional You ll learn the various diagnostic categories of the DSM 5 along with dual diagnoses symptom formulation and the overlap between diagnostic categories as well as how to apply these categories to clients you will be seeing in practice This practical workbook facilitates your understanding of the DSM 5 and other texts related to the diagnoses of mental disorders enhancing your ability to assess your clients strengths and to diagnose any emotional difficulties the clients may be experiencing THE CLINICAL ASSESSMENT WORKBOOK BALANCING STRENGTHS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS 2nd ...Edition offers a wealth of real life examples and exercises providing you with the opportunity to practice your assessment skills in a classroom environment prior to entering the field as a mental health professional You ll learn the various diagnostic categories of the DSM 5 along with dual diagnoses symptom formulation and the overlap between diagnostic categories as well as how to apply these categories to clients you will be seeing in practice