Clinical Psychology Integrating Science and Practice 1st Edition by Arthur Freeman ISBN 978-0471414995 0471414995

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ISBN 10: 0471414995

ISBN 13: 978-0471414995

Author: Arthur Freeman

An accessible introduction to the field of clinical psychologyfocused on the roles both science and clinical experience play intoday’s evidence-based practice environment

Clinical psychology has been undergoing a revolution–driven byresearch and the need to identify and develop scientifically proveninterventions that improve client care. By the time a studentcompletes his or her graduate work, the field will have evolvedeven more. With the role of clinical psychologists and theenvironment in which they work rapidly evolving, the trainingchallenge has never been so great.

Thorough and realistic in presentation, Clinical Psychology:Integrating Science and Practice helps students gain the tools theyneed to become thoughtful and effective clinicians. This accessiblywritten text provides a foundation of the basics of thepsychotherapy process, grounded in an integration of its science,theory, and, ultimately, practice.

Table of contents: 

PART 1
Introduction

Chapter 1
The History, Politics, and Social Environment of Clinical Psychology
A Flying Carpet Tour of Clinical Psychology
Back to the Future
Major Organizations Concerned with Scientific Practice
Training Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Student Characteristics
Licensure in Clinical Psychology
The Practicing Role of a Clinical Psychologist
Preview of the Text

Chapter 2
The Fields of Clinical Psychology
Elements of a Clinical Psychology
Training Qualifications and Ethics Regulations
Specialties in Clinical Psychology
Summary: Making the Right Choices for You
Appendix: Professional Societies in Clinical Psychology

Chapter 3
Working with Cultural Diversity
Cultural Competence as Fundamental Practice
The Diverse People of the United States
Common Terminology
Attunement to Cultural Diversity in Clinical Context

Culturally Sensitive Practice
Summary
Appendix: Resources for Emerging Information on Diversity

Chapter 4
Clinical Research and Outcome Assessment
Clinical Research and Research Methods
Therapeutic Interventions: Are They All the Same?
Summary

Chapter 5
Why People Become Patients
Understanding Why People Become Patients
Specific Types of Problems
Summary

PART II
Basic Techniques for Clinicians—Assessment

Chapter 6
Introduction to Assessment: The Biopsychosocial Systems Model of Human Behavior
Goals of Assessment
Specific Types of Assessment
The Biopsychosocial Systems Model of Understanding Human Behavior
Summary

Chapter 7
A Scientific Approach to Assessment and Methods of Gathering Data
The Scientific Method
Methods of Gathering Data
Summary

Chapter 8
The Logistics of the Assessment and a Closer Look at Interviewing
Strategic Logistics and a Problem-Solving Approach
Procedural Logistics and Clinical Skills
Summary

PART III
Basic Techniques for Clinicians—Intervention

Chapter 9
Developing a Case Conceptualization
What Is Case Conceptualization?
Functional Purpose of a Case Conceptualization
Conceptual Approaches
The Conceptualization Process
Summary

Chapter 10
Developing a Treatment Plan: Therapeutic Alliance and Collaborative Goals
Roles of Patient and Therapist
Goals and Tasks of Treatment
Building and Maintaining the Therapeutic Relationship
Summary

Chapter 11
Therapeutic Methods: Building Psychotherapy Skills
Applying Specific Procedures
Interpersonal and Systems Interventions
Affective Interventions
Behavioral Interventions
Cognitive Interventions
Summary

Chapter 12
Understanding, Facilitating, and Evaluating Change
Understanding Change
Facilitating Change
Evaluating Change
Summary

Chapter 13
Impediments to Change
Definitions of Resistance
Bordin’s Model of the Working Alliance
Impediments to Treatment and Change
Summary

Chapter 14
Effective Termination
Rationale for a Termination Strategy
Effective Termination Strategy
Competence and Professional Standards of Care
Applied Skills for a Sound Strategy
Summary

PART IV
What Every Clinician Needs to Know

Chapter 15
Self-Care and Ethics: Applying the Techniques of Positive Psychology
Ethics, Impairment, Personal Problems, and Burnout
Therapists’ Reactions to Clients: Normal to Problematic and What to Do about It
Positive Psychology

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