Clinical Psychology in Practice

by Editor: Helen Beinart (University of Oxford, UK); Editor: Paul Kennedy (University of Oxford, UK); Editor: Susan Llewelyn (University of Oxford, UK)

ISBN13:
9781444307962
ISBN10:
1444307967
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2009-10-01
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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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

About the Editors
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Philosophical, Practical and Ethical Underpinnings
The Key Elements of Clinical Psychology Practice
Competency Approaches, Ethics and Partnership in Clinical Psychology
The Conceptual Base
Research and Evaluation
Areas of Clinical Practice
Working with Children and Young People
Clinical Psychology Services for Children in Primary Care
Self-Harm in Young People
Supporting Children and Young People Growing up in Care
Intensive Approaches for Childhood Fears
Paediatric Services
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People
Working with Chronic Ill-Health and Disability
Oncology
Chronic (Persistent) Pain
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation following Acquired Brain Injury
Working Systemically with People with Learning Disabilities
Intensive Interaction for People with Profound and Complex Learning Disabilities
Working with Adults with Mental Health Problems through the Life-Span
Early Intervention in Psychosis
Family Interventions and Psychosis
Bibliotherapy and Self-Help
Clinical Psychology in Primary Care
Developing Cultural Competence in Clinical Psychology Work with BEM Communities
Working with Personality Disorder
Systemic Therapy with Older People
Working with Older People
Working with Special Populations
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following Childbirth and Pregnancy Loss
Transition Services
Eating Disorders
Sexual Health
Professional Practice
Supervision
Clinical Psychology as a Profession: Development, Organisation and Dilemmas
Leadership, Teamwork and Consultancy in Clinical Psychology
Community Approaches, Social Inclusion and User Involvement
Afterword: Integration, Conclusions and Future Developments
Index
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