Description |
xiv, 385 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
Pt. I. Introduction: Philosophical, Practical and Ethical Underpinnings -- Pt. II. Areas of Clinical Practice -- 1. Working with Children and Young People -- 2. Working with Chronic Ill-health and Disability -- 3. Working with Adults with Mental Health Problems through the Lifespan -- 4. Working with Special Populations -- Pt. III. Professional Practice -- Afterword: Integration, Conclusions and Future Developments |
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"--publisher website |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Clinical psychology.
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Psychology, Applied.
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Author |
Beinart, Helen.
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Kennedy, Paul, 1959-
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Llewelyn, Susan P.
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LC no. |
2009008320 |
ISBN |
140516767X (paperback) |
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9781405167673 (paperback) |
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