A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology / Edition 1

by Katherine Cheshire, David Pilgrim

Overview

A 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761947691
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/25/2004
Series:	Short Introductions to the Therapy Professions
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Pilgrim is Honorary Professor of Health and Social Policy, University of Liverpool, UK and Visiting Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Southampton. After training and working as a clinical psychologist he completed a Ph D examining psychotherapy in the organisational setting of the British NHS. He then went on to complete a Master’s in sociology. He has worked at the boundary between clinical psychology and medical sociology for the past 20 years and has produced over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals, based upon his research into mental health policy and practice. His years working in the British NHS provided him with extensive everyday experience of the theoretical and policy aspects of mental health expressed in practical settings. One of his books, A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness (3rd edition, Open University Press, 2005), co-authored with Anne Rogers, won the British Medical Association’s medical book of the year award for 2006. Currently he is writing a book on child sexual abuse and public policy.

Table of Contents

The Social and Historical Context of the Profession
The Knowledge Base of Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology Training
Careers in Clinical Psychology
Changing Practice and Changing Roles
Experts and Expertise
Internal and External Relationships