Your Practicum in Psychology A Guide for Maximizing Knowledge and Competence

Name: Your Practicum in Psychology A Guide for Maximizing Knowledge and Competence
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ISBN: 9781591473282

ISBN-10: 1591473284

ISBN-13: 9781591473282

Edition: 2005

Authors: Janet R. Matthews, C. Eugene Walker

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Prepares students for field placement in mental health settings by providing a wide range of both practical and theoretical information. In conversational, accessible language, Matthews & Walker equip students with the knowledge needed to anticipate, prevent, and resolve common difficulties that may arise in practicum placement. Readers will find helpful background material such as basic psychopathology, introduction to psychotropic medication, and coverage of ethical issues, as well as illustrations of common situations they may face and guidance about how to behave in settings. Numerous vignettes and case examples help readers to understand basic concepts. This book is essential reading…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Publication date: 11/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 283
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English




How to maximize your training experience




Characteristics of a helping relationship




Getting started and developing rapport




Confidentiality and other ethical issues




History of treatment of people with mental illness




A review of psychopathology




Psychological assessment




Interventions : empirically supported treatments




The use of medicine in the treatment of mental disorders




Special issues in working with children




Mental health professions