{"product_id":"the-athletic-trainers-guide-to-psychosocial-intervention-and-referral-9781556427336","title":"The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the dynamic world of athletic training  it is important for students and clinicians to be comfortable and capable of dealing with the mental  sociocultural  emotional  and physical behaviors of their clients. The Athletic Trainers Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral is the perfect guide to assist athletic training educators and practicing clinicians with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage psychosocial issues in athletic training. Dr. James Mensch and Dr. Gary M. Miller have designed this text to help assimilate into practical application the cognitive and psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies pertaining to the Psychosocial Intervention and Referral domain outlined in the 2006 National Athletic Trainers Association Educational Competencies  Fourth Edition. Educators will welcome information relating to specific strategies to assist in teaching psychosocial content to athletic training students. In the clinical setting  detailed approaches  models  and protocols for referrals will be of value to practicing athletic trainers dealing with a variety of psychosocial issues. The Athletic Trainers Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral provides appropriate intervention strategies and referral techniques specific to the role of an athletic trainer to initiate recovery for any patient\/client experiencing a variety of psychosocial problems such as: eating disorders  anxiety issues  substance abuse  response to injury  catastrophic injuries  ergogenic aids  peer pressure  and depression. This text covers all cognitive  psychomotor  and affect competencies as well as the clinical proficiencies that are outlined in the new 2006 edition of the NATA Educational Competencies. Incorporated throughout the text are cognitive and psychomotor educational competencies from the following domains:  Psychosocial Intervention and Referral  Medical Conditions and Disabilities  Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses  Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses  Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses  Risk Management and Injury Prevention  Health Care Administration  Professional Development and Responsibility The Athletic Trainers Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral will serve as a valuable tool for students  educators  and practicing athletic trainers managing myriad psychosocial conditions as they encounter different patients throughout their education and career. Unique Features:  A combination of experts in counseling  medicine  and athletic training education provides the most practical and appropriate approach to the topics.  Practical applications  scenarios  case studies  and mock intervention strategies demonstrate each psychosocial issue pertaining to athletic training.  The text includes in-depth coverage of each educational competency and clinical proficiency related to psychosocial intervention and referral.  The user-friendly handbook format  including a comprehensive bibliography and glossary  makes for easy use in classroom or clinic.  Practical learning activities are presented at the end of each chapter to enhance learning opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279641927733,"sku":"ByrdShop_1556427336","price":173.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781556427336.jpg?v=1780604467","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-athletic-trainers-guide-to-psychosocial-intervention-and-referral-9781556427336","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}