Clinical Psychology : Integrating Science and Practice

by Freeman, Arthur; Felgoise, Stephanie H.; Davis, Denise D.

• ISBN13: 9780471414995
• ISBN10: 0471414999
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-04
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This new book focuses on three central themes: the modern context in which clinical work is practiced; the basics of the psychotherapy process grounded in an integration of the science, theory, and practice; and a focus on gaining the tools needed to become an effective clinician. Filled with case examples, this comprehensive introduction to the field of clinical psychology encourages the developement of a clinician as a life-long learner.

Author Biography

Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP, is Visiting Professor at Governors State University and Clinical Psychologist and Director of Training at Sheridan Shores in Chicago. He is a Fellow of the APA, APS, and the Academy of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Freeman is a past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Stephanie H. Felgoise, PhD, ABPP, is Vice Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Felgoise is a licensed psychologist and has a private clinical practice.

Denise D. Davis, PhD, is Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Training in the Psychology Department at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is a licensed psychologist and has a private clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
The History, Politics, and Social Environment of Clinical Psychology	p. 3
A Flying Carpet Tour of Clinical Psychology	p. 5
Back to the Future	p. 9
Major Organizations Concerned with Scientific Practice	p. 10
Training Philosophy in Clinical Psychology	p. 12
Student Characteristics	p. 14
Licensure in Clinical Psychology	p. 15
The Practicing Role of a Clinical Psychologist	p. 15
Preview of the Text	p. 16
The Fields of Clinical Psychology	p. 19
Elements of a Clinical Psychology	p. 21
Training Qualifications and Ethics Regulations	p. 25
Specialties in Clinical Psychology	p. 30
Summary: Making the Right Choices for You	p. 52
Professional Societies in Clinical Psychology	p. 53
Working with Cultural Diversity	p. 55
Cultural Competence as Fundamental Practice	p. 56
The Diverse People of the United States	p. 57
Common Terminology	p. 59
Attunement to Cultural Diversity in Clinical Context	p. 61
Culturally Sensitive Practice	p. 70
Summary	p. 82
Resources for Emerging Information on Diversity	p. 82
Clinical Research and Outcome Assessment	p. 83
Clinical Research and Research Methods	p. 84
Therapeutic Interventions: Are They All the Same?	p. 94
Summary	p. 100
Why People Become Patients	p. 103
Understanding Why People Become Patients	p. 104
Specific Types of Problems	p. 113
Summary	p. 137
Basic Techniques for Clinicians-Assessment	p. 139
Introduction to Assessment: The Biopsychosocial Systems Model of Human Behavior	p. 141
Goals of Assessment	p. 142
Specific Types of Assessment	p. 149
The Biopsychosocial Systems Model of Understanding Human Behavior	p. 156
Summary	p. 166
A Scientific Approach to Assessment and Methods of Gathering Data	p. 167
The Scientific Method	p. 168
Methods of Gathering Data	p. 182
Summary	p. 193
The Logistics of the Assessment and a Closer Look at Interviewing	p. 195
Strategic Logistics and a Problem-Solving Approach	p. 196
Procedural Logistics and Clinical Skills	p. 202
Summary	p. 233
Basic Techniques for Clinicians-Intervention	p. 235
Developing a Case Conceptualization	p. 237
What Is Case Conceptualization?	p. 239
Functional Purpose of a Case Conceptualization	p. 240
Conceptual Approaches	p. 241
The Conceptualization Process	p. 242
Summary	p. 254
Developing a Treatment Plan: Therapeutic Alliance and Collaborative Goals	p. 257
Roles of Patient and Therapist	p. 258
Goals and Tasks of Treatment	p. 267
Building and Maintaining the Therapeutic Relationship	p. 272
Summary	p. 280
Therapeutic Methods: Building Psychotherapy Skills	p. 281
Applying Specific Procedures	p. 282
Interpersonal and Systems Interventions	p. 283
Affective Interventions	p. 292
Behavioral Interventions	p. 299
Cognitive Interventions	p. 310
Summary	p. 317
Understanding, Facilitating, and Evaluating Change	p. 321
Understanding Change	p. 322
Facilitating Change	p. 337
Evaluating Change	p. 340
Summary	p. 347
Impediments to Change	p. 349
Definitions of Resistance	p. 351
Bordin's Model of the Working Alliance	p. 353
Impediments to Treatment and Change	p. 353
Summary	p. 381
Effective Termination	p. 383
Rationale for a Termination Strategy	p. 384
Effective Termination Strategy	p. 387
Competence and Professional Standards of Care	p. 394
Applied Skills for a Sound Strategy	p. 399
Summary	p. 417
What Every Clinician Needs to Know	p. 419
Self-Care and Ethics: Applying the Techniques of Positive Psychology	p. 421
Ethics, Impairment, Personal Problems, and Burnout	p. 423
Therapists' Reactions to Clients: Normal to Problematic and What to Do about It	p. 432
Positive Psychology	p. 444
Summary	p. 448
Self-Help for Stress Management and Relaxation	p. 449
Self-Help and Self-Exploration References on Positive Psychology	p. 450
References	p. 451
About the Authors	p. 465
Author Index	p. 469
Subject Index	p. 473
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