NEW - New/expanded topics The influence of managed care on practice and ethics, the concept of vicarious traumatization as a stressor for clinicians, multimodal and research based approaches to self care, evolving issues in the ethics of informed consent. Ensures that students and instructors are exposed to the most recent research and clinical literature in the field. Ex.___ NEW - Expanded discussion of ethical and clinical issues inherent in the use of information technology e.g., computerized record keeping, electronic communications, and even remote delivery of clinical services. Alerts students to the advantages of using and dangers of misusing the latest technology in practice. Ex.

___ NEW - New tear-out forms for use in tracking clinical and supervisory experience. Helps students prepare for and stay focused during a variety of situations, e.g., evaluations, contacts with placement supervisors, ethical reviews, informed consent, clinical experience record keeping, etc. Provides step-by-step procedures for dealing with emergency situations. Ex.___ Extensive discussion of ethics and liability issues Pertaining to both practitioners and students. Encourages students to think critically about their personal responsibility and accountability inherent in becoming a helping professional.

Ex.___ Practical, tested guidelines and exercises for improving clinical writing and case notes. Helps students distinguish between strong and weak writing and better understand what is needed for clinical writing. Ex.___ Summaries of the major theories and concepts concerning diversity Applies them to the context of students' own experiences at their internship site. Helps students move the information from the abstract to the personal level. Ex.___ The emotions and other stresses of field work A very important, but often overlooked, topic.

Features two full chapters filled with suggestions and hands-on exercises. Prepares students for the stresses they will encounter in the field and helps them develop self awareness and effective coping strategies. Ex.___.