Clinical psychology in practice [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Helen Beinart, Paul Kennedy, and Susan Llewelyn

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910456620603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Malden, MA, : Blackwell, c2009
• ISBN: 1-282-31701-6; 9786612317019; 1-4443-0796-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (403 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): BeinartHelen; KennedyPaul <1959->; LlewelynSusan P
• Disciplina: 616.89
• Soggetti: Clinical psychology; Psychology, Applied; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Clinical Psychology in Practice; Contents; About the Editors; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; PART I Introduction: Philosophical, Practical and Ethical Underpinnings; 1 The Key Elements of Clinical Psychology Practice; 2 Competency Approaches, Ethics and Partnership in Clinical Psychology; 3 The Conceptual Base; 4 Research and Evaluation; PART II Areas of Clinical Practice; 1 Working with Children and Young People; 5 Clinical Psychology Services for Children in Primary Care; 6 Self-Harm in Young People; 7 Supporting Children and Young People Growing up in Care; 8 Intensive Approaches for Childhood Fears9 Paediatric Services; 10 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People; 2 Working with Chronic Ill-health and Disability; 11 Oncology; 12 Chronic (Persistent) Pain; 13 Neuropsychological Rehabilitation following Acquired Brain Injury; 14 Working Systemically with People with Learning Disabilities; 15 Intensive Interaction for People with Profound and Complex Learning Disabilities; 3 Working with Adults with Mental Health Problems through the Lifespan; 16 Early Intervention in ; Psychosis; 17 Family Interventions and Psychosis; 18 Bibliotherapy and Self-Help19 Clinical Psychology in Primary Care; 20 Developing Cultural Competence in Clinical Psychology Work with BME Communities; 21 Working with Personality Disorder; 22 Systemic Therapy with Older People; 23 Working with Older People; 4 Working with Special Populations; 24 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following Childbirth and Pregnancy Loss; 25 Transition Services; 26 Eating Disorders; 27 Sexual Health; PART III Professional Practice; 28 Supervision; 29 Clinical Psychology as a Profession: Development, Organisation and Dilemmas; 30 Leadership, Teamwork and Consultancy in Clinical Psychology31 Community Approaches, Social Inclusion and User Involvement; Afterword: Integration, Conclusions and Future Developments; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Academic, clinical and research aspects are offered in collaboration with clinical practitioners, who provide the clinical experience to foster the development of competencies in Health and Social Care.Provides a clear, authoritative and lively introduction to the practice of clinical psychologyExplains succinctly the range of competencies which a psychologist is expected to possess, and how these can be applied in a variety of contextsKey issues covered include awareness of the social context, the need for responsive and flexible practice, and respect for diversity