| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 204 pages |
| Contents |
An overview of genetic counselling -- The psychological processes underlying genetic counselling -- Understanding individual difference in genetic counselling using attachment theory -- The role and skills of the counsellor and ideas from psychotherapy -- Examples of the role and skills of the counsellor -- The gene and the family system -- Working with parents and children -- The influence of the nature of the disorder on the consultation -- The effect on the counsellor -- The interview and non-directiveness |
| Summary |
In order to inform an individual's ability to understand and manage the risks of their genetic inheritance, genetic counsellors need to be fully aware of the psychological impact of their communications. Written by a psychiatrist who later became a psychotherapist, this manual is essential reading for counsellors of all disciplines |
| Notes |
Title from e-book title screen (viewed October 15, 2007) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-197) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Genetic counseling.
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Genetic Counseling -- psychology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Biesecker, Barbara Bowles
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MyiLibrary.
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| ISBN |
9780511168512 |
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9786610437191 |
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9780511167454 |
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(electronic bk.) |
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(Paper) |
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