| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 162 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Short introductions to the therapy professions |
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Short introductions to the therapy professions.
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| Contents |
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 |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-155) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Clinical psychology.
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Clinical psychology -- History
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Psychology, Clinical -- methods
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Psychology, Clinical
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MEDICAL -- Psychiatry -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Clinical Psychology.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
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MEDICAL -- Mental Health.
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Clinical psychology
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Klinische psychologie.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pilgrim, David, 1950-
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| ISBN |
9781847877338 |
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1847877338 |
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9781446216453 |
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1446216454 |
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1281240060 |
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9781281240064 |
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9786611240066 |
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6611240063 |
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