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Title Clinical psychology in practice / edited by Helen Beinart, Paul Kennedy, Susan Llewelyn
Published Oxford : BPS Blackwell, 2009

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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.
Psychology, Applied.
Author Beinart, Helen.
Kennedy, Paul, 1959-
Llewelyn, Susan P.
LC no. 2009008320
ISBN 140516767X (paperback)
9781405167673 (paperback)