Pt. I. Foundations of Treatment: The Psychosocial Perspective -- Ch. 1. What is the Psychosocial Perspective? -- Ch. 2. Multiculturalism and Treatment -- Ch. 3. Life Span and Human Development -- Ch. 4. Basic Counseling and Communication Skills -- Ch. 5. Sensitization to Prejudice and Discrimination -- Ch. 6. Stress Management and Self Care for the Healer -- Pt. II. Addressing Specific Psychosocial Issues in Practice -- Ch. 7. Human Sexuality -- Ch. 8. Care Giving and End of Life Issues -- Ch. 9. Chemical and Behavioral Addictions -- Ch. 10. Domestic Violence -- Ch. 11. Child Maltreatment: Abuse and Neglect -- Ch. 12. Mental Disorders -- Ch. 13. Challenging Patients -- Pt. III. Current Practice Concerns -- Ch. 14. Sociopolitical and Ethical Issues