A short introduction to clinical psychology

By:

Cheshire, Katherine

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Short introductions to the therapy professionsPublication details: London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2004.Description: vii, 162 pages : illustrationsISBN:

9780761947691

Subject(s):

Clinical psychology. Clinical psychology -- History. MEDICAL -- Psychiatry -- General. PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- General. PSYCHOLOGY -- Clinical Psychology. PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness. MEDICAL -- Mental Health. Klinische psychologie. Psychology, Clinical -- methods

DDC classification:

616.89 CHE

Summary: A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology gives an accessible overview of the field for psychology students and anyone considering training as a clinical psychologist. Setting out the theoretical and practical dimensions of clinical psychology, the authors examine its origins, knowledge base and applications with different client groups, in different contexts and through different modalities (individuals, groups, couples, families and organizations). They also highlight issues affecting everyday practice - from professional relationships to government policy.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Prof. Ram Dayal Munda Central Library, IGNTU Amarkantak M.P.	Pharmacy	616.89 CHE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		65738

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 --
The social and historical context of the profession; Chapter 2 --
The knowledge base of clinical psychology; Chapter 3 --
Clinical psychology training; Chaper 4 --
Careers in clinical psychology; Chapter 5 --
Changing practice and changing roles; Chapter 6 --
Experts and expertise; Chapter 7 --
Internal and external relationships; Glossary of therapeutic approaches; Further reading; Appendix; References; Index.

A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology gives an accessible overview of the field for psychology students and anyone considering training as a clinical psychologist. Setting out the theoretical and practical dimensions of clinical psychology, the authors examine its origins, knowledge base and applications with different client groups, in different contexts and through different modalities (individuals, groups, couples, families and organizations). They also highlight issues affecting everyday practice - from professional relationships to government policy.

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