A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology by Katherine Cheshire

A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology by Katherine CheshireBy: Katherine Cheshire; David Pilgrim Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (UK) Print ISBN: 9780761947691, 0761947698 other ISBN: 9781446234204, 1446234207 Edition: 1st Copyright year: 2004A 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. Additional ISBNs 9781281240064, 9780761947684, 1281240060, 076194768X