Beyond the DSM: Toward a Process-Based Alternative for Diagnosis and Mental Health Treatment

As  a mental health clinician, you know that every client is unique, and a  client’s symptoms are the result of a complex combination of  psychological, environmental, genetic, and neural factors. However, the  de facto DSM model poses considerable constraints on how you can treat  clients—often resulting in a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. This important  volume challenges the assumptions and approach made by the DSM, and  provides a vision and plan for an evidence-based, process-based approach  to individualized care.

With contributions from  renowned experts in the field—including Steven C. Hayes, Stefan G.  Hofmann, Joseph Ciarrochi, Matthew McKay, Uma Vaidyanathan, Sarah  Morris, David Sommers, J. Scott Fraser, and many more—this  groundbreaking book will show you a new way to recognize the complexity  of human suffering and human prosperity. You’ll find solid tips for  treating a wide variety of psychological issues in a more flexible way.  And, finally, you’ll come away with a greater understanding of the  “processes of change,” and how to build a solid foundation for an  alternative to syndromal diagnosis.

The future of  mental health treatment is process-based. Whether you’re a clinician,  researcher, student, instructor, or other professional working in the  mental health field, this breakthrough volume offers everything you need  to understand process-based treatment and create a more customized and  effective approach to treating clients.