The School Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner

I found The School Counseling and Social Work Treatment Planner follows the same formula as all of the other therapeutic treatment planners co-authored by Art Jongsma which have been exceptionally well received by the therapeutic community as a whole. The treatment planners are extensively edited by the co-authors and then rigorously twice again by the well respected publisher, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hobocken, NJ. The customer review by Sally Powers October 5, 2007 indicates that there are editing errors and that the therapeutic interventions are repeated and not sequential. All Therapeutic interventions are in sequential order, however, the suggested interventions that coordinate with the short-term objectives are at times repeated because they apply to more than one objective. This allows the school counselor or social worker to create a treatment plan or informal counseling framework that addresses the specific needs of the student. The process for using this treatment planner is explained in detail in the Treatment Plan Utility which begins on page 3 and in the section How To Use This Planner on page 7. When the Treatment Planner is then used according to these guidelines, many helpful treatment guidelines are offerred to the School Counselor or School Social Worker dealing with common and unique problems presented by today's student population. I suggest a thorough reading of the introduction before formulating a school social work or counseling plan. The definitions, long-term goals, short term objectives and therapeutic interventions can then easily and sytematically be applied to assist sutdents or various ages and treatment issues. Merrie Palmer, MSW Northview High School Grand Rapids, MI

As a school counselor/therapist, I find that this planner bridges the divide between school counseling and psychotherapy. It is much more useful in a school setting than the Adolescent Treatment Planner as it is organized by presenting problem rather than DSM diagnosis (e.g. attention-seeking behavior, self-esteem building, sexual responsibility). However,DSM diagnostic suggestions are also included for each presenting problem. Treatment goals and interventions are clearly outlined and practical. Yes, some interventions are obvious, but there are dozens of additional interventions as well. In a school setting where time is limited, this book helps me quickly outline my treatment plan and stay focused so that I am working in a more efficient manner. This book has saved me a lot of time and helped me conceptualize school-based therapy in a more practical way.

This book has been very helpful in coming up with treatment plans for the variety of issues that walk through my door. I don't have the companion of the homework but I think that might be helpful as well.

This book does an excellent job of presenting the information in easy to use sections. Why reinvent the wheel, I find it a great help.

As a social worker for the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services in New York, I work with children and adolescents who have social and emotional problems that interfere with their ability to adjust to their family situations, friendship groups and the many demands and challenges they face at school. I find the School Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner very helpful in identifying the presenting problem and then determining treatment goals, short-term objectives and specific interventions that will assist the client in making necessary behavioral changes to overcome his or her problematic symptoms.I use many of the suggestions offered in the School Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner to formulate my initial diagnosis and treatment strategy and then often add my own interventions as the treatment progresses. This allows me to stay focused upon the specific goals of treatment while responding to the individual needs of the client and his/her unique situation and needs. I love the creativity that this process promotes and believe that it facilitates the client to overcome personal challenges and to perform more successfully within the family, school and community. Every clinician working with school-aged children needs this book in their office.Amy Schneider, C.S.W., M. S.W