Koretsky, who has worked in psychotherapy and social work, draws on 2,970 adult and child interviews she conducted in group work and child abuse investigation and social welfare services from 1986 to 2005 to show social workers how to understand how behavior change occurs in children in relation to physical abuse, severe neglect, maternal deprivation including depression and schizophrenia, drug and substance abuse, and molestation, as well as when to bring in therapists to produce successful outcomes. She discusses specific aspects of treatment, including psychological evaluation; the laws regarding child abuse; the new definition of psychopathology; specific case management issues, with details on sessions relating to narcissism, abuse, and other problems, as well as example petitions; how clients gain insight; an interview model; sample treatment plans; and treatment objectives for alcoholism, physical abuse, molestation, and domestic brutality. No index is provided. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
