Clinical Psychology in Practice

by Beinart, Helen; Kennedy, Paul; Llewelyn, Susan

• ISBN13: 9781405167673
• ISBN10: 140516767X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-17
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

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 psychology Explains succinctly the range of competencies which a psychologist is expected to possess, and how these can be applied in a variety of contexts Key issues covered include awareness of the social context, the need for responsive and flexible practice, and respect for diversity Examples and principles are provided which demonstrate the clinical psychologist in action, and explain why and how they work as they do

Author Biography

Helen Beinart is Clinical Director of the Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology (University of Oxford) and a Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist. She has worked in the NHS for the past 30 years as a clinician, service manager, consultant, supervisor and trainer.

Paul Kennedy is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, Academic Director on the Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology, and Trust Head of Clinical Psychology based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Susan Llewelyn is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford and Director of the Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology. She is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and has been involved in training clinical psychologists for over 30 years.

Table of Contents

About the Editors	p. viii
List of Contributors	p. x
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgements	p. xv
Introduction: Philosophical, Practical and Ethical Underpinnings	p. 1
The Key Elements of Clinical Psychology Practice	p. 3
Competency Approaches, Ethics and Partnership in Clinical Psychology	p. 18
The Conceptual Base	p. 33
Research and Evaluation	p. 46
Areas of Clinical Practice	p. 59
Working with Children and Young People	p. 61
Clinical Psychology Services for Children in Primary Care	p. 62
Self-Harm in Young People	p. 73
Supporting Children and Young People Growing up in Care	p. 85
Intensive Approaches for Childhood Fears	p. 95
Paediatric Services	p. 106
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People	p. 117
Working with Chronic Ill-health and Disability	p. 127
Oncology	p. 128
Chronic (Persistent) Pain	p. 138
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation following Acquired Brain Injury	p. 152
Working Systemically with People with Learning Disabilities	p. 164
Intensive Interaction for People with Profound and Complex Learning Disabilities	p. 175
Working with Adults with Mental Health Problems through the Lifespan	p. 187
Early Intervention in Psychosis	p. 188
Family Interventions and Psychosis	p. 199
Bibliotherapy and Self-Help	p. David S.J. H
Clinical Psychology in Primary Care	p. 218
Developing Cultural Competence in Clinical Psychology Work with BME Communities	p. 226
Working with Personality Disorder	p. 236
Systemic Therapy with Older People
Working with Older People	p. 255
Working with Special Populations	p. 273
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following Childbirth and Pregnancy Loss	p. 274
Transition Services	p. 288
Eating Disorders	p. 297
Sexual Health	p. 307
Professional Practice	p. 317
Supervision	p. 319
Clinical Psychology as a Profession: Development, Organisation and Dilemmas	p. 336
Leadership, Teamwork and Consultancy in Clinical Psychology	p. 350
Community Approaches, Social Inclusion and User Involvement	p. 364
Afterword: Integration, Conclusions and Future Developments	p. 377
Index	p. 379
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