A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology (Short Introductions to the Therapy Professions)

Synopsis

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. Drawing on the first-hand experiences of people who have recently qualified, the book describes the process of training and the transition that takes place from trainee to practitioner. Throughout, the book captures a sense of clinical psychology as a dynamic and changing field which has grown up fast alongside other more established professions involved in mental health care and which is continuing to evolve in response to contemporary needs. As an overview of the field, A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology is an ideal text for undergraduate and post-graduate students in psychology and as initial reading for clinical psychology courses.

Copyright:

2004

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781446234204

Related ISBNs:

9781847877338, 9780761947691, 9780761947684

Publisher:

SAGE Publications

Date of Addition:

04/18/18

Copyrighted By:

David Pilgrim, Katherine Cheshire

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Textbooks, Psychology

Grade Levels:

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.