Clinical Psychology, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and an up-to-date introduction to the field. Written by clinical practitioners and researchers, as well as service users who add their personal stories, the book provides a broad and balanced view of contemporary clinical psychology. This new edition has been extensively revised throughout and includes a new section on working with people with disabilities and physical health problems. It also includes a new chapter on career choices, and help and advice on how to move forward into clinical psychology training. The book starts by explaining the core elements of what a clinical psychologist does and the principles of clinical practice, as well as outlining the role of the clinical psychologist within a healthcare team. It goes on to cover issues involved with working with children and families, adult mental health problems, working with people with disabilities and physical health problems, and the use of neuropsychology. The final part of the book explores current professional issues in clinical psychology, the history and future of clinical psychology, and career options. The integrated and interactive approach, combined with the comprehensive coverage, make this book the ideal companion for undergraduate courses in clinical psychology, and anyone interested in a career in this field. It will also be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about the work of a clinical psychologist, including other healthcare professionals. Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Contributors Series preface Preface PART 1 What is clinical psychology? Chapter 1 What does a clinical psychologist do? Chapter 2 The art and science of psychological practice Chapter 3 Working in teams Different professions, different models of care and the role of the clinical psychologist PART 2 Working with children and families Chapter 4 Working with children Chapter 5 Working with families PART 3 Working with adults in psychological difficulty Chapter 6 Working with depression Chapter 7 Working with people with anxiety disorders Chapter 8 Working with people with psychosis Chapter 9 Working with people with personality disorders Chapter 10 Working with people with eating disorders Chapter 11 Working with people with PTSD and complex trauma PART 4 Working with people with disabilities and physical health problems Chapter 12 Working with people with intellectual disabilities Chapter 13 Working with people with physical health problems Chapter 14 Working with people with dementia Chapter 15 Working in neuropsychology PART 5 Current professional issues in clinical psychology Chapter 16 Clinical psychology: past, present, future Chapter 17 Moving forward into clinical psychology Index 'Clinical Psychology' provides an overview of both the academic and professional aspects of this field. The book is split into five clear sections: background, working with children and families, adult mental health, clinical neuropsychology and learning disabilities
