Contemporary Clinical Psychology - Rilegato

Plante, Thomas G.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0470587393 ISBN 13: 9780470587393

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2010

Riassunto

Contemporary Clinical Psychology, Third Edition introduces students to this fascinating profession from an integrative, biopsychosocial perspective. Thoroughly updated to include the latest information on topics central to the field, this innovative approach to studying clinical psychology delivers an engaging overview of the roles and responsibilities of today's clinical psychologists that is designed to inform and spark interest in a future career in this dynamic field. Highlighting evidence-based therapies, multiple case studies round out the portrayal of clinical practice. Designed for graduate and undergraduate students in introductory clinical psychology courses.

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L'autore:

THOMAS G. PLANTE, PhD, ABPP, professor of psychology at Santa Clara University and adjunct professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, has written or edited twelve books and has published over 150 journal articles and book chapters. He maintains a private clinical practice as a licensed psychologist in Menlo Park, CA.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

A realistic and contemporary portrayal of the dynamic field of clinical psychology

Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most current topics professionals will face in clinical practice, the Third Edition takes an integrative biopsychosocial approach throughout and features:

• New coverage of innovations in psychotherapy and their implications for interventions, changing populations, and assessment

• Up-to-date discussion of empirically supported treatments, technology-assisted treatments such as Web-based interventions, and new cognitive behavior treatments such as ACT

• Insights into prevention, ethics, evidence-based treatments, and confidentiality laws and regulations including HIPAA

• Case studies detailing the theoretical conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of clients

• Chapter-ending Big Picture synopses and lists of key points and terms, as well as unique Real Students, Real Questions sections featuring actual questions asked by clinical psychology students

• Firsthand career advice from a diverse group of mental health professionals

• Current and future trends, plus a step-by-step road map that covers all aspects of becoming a clinical psychologist

This broad-spectrum overview of the art and science of clinical psychology explores many different perspectives in many different settings. Author Thomas Plante draws from his own experience as a practicing clinician and college professor to reveal how science and application function together in the day-to-day practice of psychology.

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• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470587393
• ISBN 13: 9780470587393
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 598