Strategies for Work with Involuntary Clients

I really enjoyed reading this book; it helped me to define who is involuntary and how to approach a client that is defined that way. The author presents cases, data, research and questions that will shift our way of thinking about clients and therapist that are forced to be in treatment.--Elizabeth Misener, University of Southern California In this substantive and helpful collection of essays, the editors and the contributors manage to convey that we can be respectful of a client's rights while not being too easily put off by understandable resistance. In the end, real change is always in the control of the clients, even those who didn't have a choice in engaging in the service.--Lawrence Shulman, SUNY Buffalo This comprehensive and accessible text will be plundered for its insightful observations coupled with practical suggestions across a range of service areas. It is timely, as emphasis is shifting from identifying problems/risks to looking at how work can be undertaken with different types of involuntary clients to effect the required change. Best read from cover to cover, this is a genuine candidate for the authoritative guide in this challenging area of work.--Martin C. Calder, director, Calder Training and Consultancy This book helped me define who is involuntary and how to approach a client who is defined that way. It presents cases, data, research, and questions that will shift our way of thinking about clients and therapist that are 'forced' to be in treatment.--Elizabeth Misener, University of Southern California Hooray! The much-anticipated third edition of Strategies for Work with Involuntary Clients builds on the superb previous editions, adding depth and breadth to a uniquely useful presentation of practice strategies for working with individuals and families. Ronald H. Rooney and Rebecca Mirick provide insightful guidelines for legal and ethical issues and a new chapter on the 'involuntary' practitioner. An invaluable resource for both students and professionals.--Alex Gitterman, University of Connecticut School of Social Work