What is Clinical Psychology? by Susan Llewelyn (English) Paperback Book

Description: What is Clinical Psychology? by Susan Llewelyn, David Murphy The number of people working in the field of clinical psychology has expanded significantly in recent years. The fifth edition of this very popular text has been extensively re-written and updated by two well respected editors who are closely connected with recent developments in the profession of clinical psychology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The number of people working in the field of clinical psychology has expanded significantly in recent years. The fifth edition of this very popular text has been extensively re-written and updated by two well respected editors who are closely connected with recent developments in the profession of clinical psychology. It includes sixteen chapters that cover all the major domains of clinical practice, from work in primary care or with children andfamilies, to clinical psychology as it is practiced with those with severe and enduring mental health problems, and those with eating disorders, to the work of clinical psychologists in forensic settings orin leadership positions. It also includes recent innovations in service provision such the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (IAPT). The book opens with an overview of professional practice and a clear introduction to the major competencies and theories used by practitioners, followed by a series of chapters that are authored by practising clinical psychologists who all have extensive experience in their specialist areas. These chapters effectivelyand vividly describe the application of the reflective scientist practitioner model of working. The book concludes with a wide-ranging consideration of likely future developments and challenges. The textalso addresses key issues including ethics, diversity and team working. A key feature is the provision of a living sense of what the job entails, while an appendix provides guidance on training routes. This volume clearly demonstrates that clinical psychology is a highly effective profession, which applies understandings and findings from the discipline of psychology to clinical contexts in order to ameliorate peoples distress and to support their wellbeing. Author Biography Professor Susan Llewelyn is Professor of Clinical Psychology at Oxford University, and Senior Research Fellow, Harris Manchester College, Oxford, as well as Consultant Clinical Psychologist with Oxford Health NHS FT. For the past 15 years she has been Course Director of the Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology. She trained as a clinical psychologist at Sheffield and Leeds University and has worked in both the NHS and University sectors in Nottingham,Sheffield, Dorset, Southampton, Edinburgh and Oxford. She has a particular interest in the psychological therapies, and her clinical work has included therapeutic work with survivors of abuse. ProfessorLlewelyn has also developed expertise in professional issues, leadership and teamwork, and has written, edited or co-authored fifteen books and over one hundred academic and professional papers.David Murphy is the Joint Course Director of the University of Oxford Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme. He trained as a clinical psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry in London and worked for over 20 years as a full-time clinical psychologist in acute hospital settings within the National Health Service before taking up his current position. He has worked with a range of client groups within the fields of neuropsychology and clinical health psychology. For 10 years, hemanaged a large psychology service across acute hospital and community rehabilitation settings in North West London. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College Londonwhere he has been the lead for psychology teaching for several years. David has held a number of positions with the British Psychological Society including the Chair of the Board of Examiners in Clinical Psychology and Chief Examiner for the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology. Table of Contents 1: David Murphy and Susan Llewelyn: Introduction: What is Clinical Psychology?2: Susan Llewelyn and David Murphy: Competencies and models in clinical psychology3: John Cape and Yvonne Millar: Working in primary health care4: Duncan Law: Working with children and young people5: John Hanna and Alison Brabban: Working with severe mental health problems6: Cath Burley: Working with older people7: Hannah Turner: Working with eating disorders8: Steve Carnaby: Working with people with intellectual disabilities9: Jeremy Tudway and Matthew Lister: Working in forensic mental health settings10: Frank Ryan: Working with Addictions11: Nick Grey and Sue Clohessy: Working with Trauma12: Elenor Mclaren and David Murphy: Working with people who have physical health problems13: Katherine Carpenter and Andy Tyerman: Working in clinical neuropsychology14: Susan Llewelyn: Clinical psychology in teams and leadership15: Kamel Chahal: Working with cultural diversity16: David Murphy and Susan Llewelyn: The future of clinical psychologyAppendix 1: Training as a clinical psychologist Promotional Includes sixteen chapters that cover all the major domains of clinical practice Long Description The number of people working in the field of clinical psychology has expanded significantly in recent years. The fifth edition of this very popular text has been extensively re-written and updated by two well respected editors who are closely connected with recent developments in the profession of clinical psychology. It includes sixteen chapters that cover all the major domains of clinical practice, from work in primary care or with children andfamilies, to clinical psychology as it is practiced with those with severe and enduring mental health problems, and those with eating disorders, to the work of clinical psychologists in forensic settings orin leadership positions. It also includes recent innovations in service provision such the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (IAPT). The book opens with an overview of professional practice and a clear introduction to the major competencies and theories used by practitioners, followed by a series of chapters that are authored by practising clinical psychologists who all have extensive experience in their specialist areas. These chapters effectivelyand vividly describe the application of the reflective scientist practitioner model of working. The book concludes with a wide-ranging consideration of likely future developments and challenges. The textalso addresses key issues including ethics, diversity and team working. A key feature is the provision of a living sense of what the job entails, while an appendix provides guidance on training routes. This volume clearly demonstrates that clinical psychology is a highly effective profession, which applies understandings and findings from the discipline of psychology to clinical contexts in order to ameliorate peoples distress and to support their wellbeing. Feature A comprehensive overview of the profession across a wide range of settingsA clear description of clinical practice, providing readers with an accurate and vivid picture of what actually happensFrequent clinical examples and illustrations of case histories engage the reader Details ISBN019968149X Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 019968149X ISBN-13 9780199681495 Format Paperback Edition 5th Pages 304 Publication Date 2014-04-17 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by David Murphy DEWEY 616.89 Illustrations illustrations Author David Murphy Language English Media Book Short Title WHAT IS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY RE UK Release Date 2014-04-17 NZ Release Date 2014-04-17 Edition Description 5th Revised edition Imprint Oxford University Press Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-04-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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