Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Skills A Popular Culture Casebook Approach

"First and foremost, it has been an ongoing pleasure to have maintained through three editions of this text such a successful collaboration with Lawrence Rubin. Larry's mastery of popular culture and psychology, energy for writing and educating, and clinical expertise have made this project a truly rewarding one. Working with Larry has always "made it so." Equally, it is my pleasure to now be working so closely with Amber Pope, previously through our clinical instruction roles and now as a collaborator. Amber's clinical and supervisory depth is matched by her bright popular culture ideas. The Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervisor (ACES) was right on track in naming her, early on, as an Emerging Leader in our field. Thanks next to my wife. Lisa is forever young and continues to help me keep the good times rolling even during the long hours and the pressures of writing and revising this text. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Canine Ginger and feline Rex provided psychosocial support and always reminded me when it was time to play, walk, or go to my pillow. The concepts I brought to this project have been in development for many years. I am grateful to my early mentors at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT), to my extraordinary fellow staff members during my work in New Orleans and Harrisonburg, Virginia, and to the hundreds of clients, students, and colleagues at VCU, UT, Tulane, James Madison University (JMU), and Old Dominion University (ODU) who have influenced my clinical thinking over the years. Finally, thanks to our amazing group at SAGE Publications, especially Adeline Grout, Lara Parra, and Julie Mangoff. The Sage team continue to be the best partners possible!"--