CLINICAL CASE STUDIES seeks manuscripts that articulate various theoretical frameworks (behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, humanistic, psychodynamic, rational-emotive therapy, and others). All manuscripts will require an abstract and must adhere to the following format: (1) Theoretical and Research Basis, (2) Case Introduction, (3) Presenting Complaints, (4) History, (5) Assessment, (6) Case Conceptualization (this is where the clinician’s thinking and treatment selection come to the forefront), (7) Course of Treatment and Assessment of Progress, (8) Complicating Factors (including medical management), (9) Managed Care Considerations (if any), (10) Follow-Up (how and how long), (11) Treatment Implications of the Case, (12) Recommendations to Clinicians and Students, and (13) References.
Manuscripts will be submitted in electronic format to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ccs where authors will be required to set up an online account on the SAGETrack system powered by ScholarOne. Manuscripts will adhere to the format of the Publication Manual of the APA (5th Edition). Text and references are to be double-spaced with tables and figures appearing on separate pages. Present figures and tables in electronic, final format. All manuscripts must include a 100 to 150 word abstract and a 50-word (or fewer) biographical statement for each author.
Contact information, including mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses for each author, must be included in a cover letter. The name of each author and the corresponding author's mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address must appear in a separate title page.
Submission to CLINICAL CASE STUDIES implies that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere in substantially similar form or with substantially similar content, nor is it under consideration by another journal. Authors in doubt about what constitutes prior publication should consult the editor. Submission of a manuscript implies commitment to publish in the journal.
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