<strong>A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology</strong> gives an accessible overview of thefield for psychology students and anyone considering training as... » 

A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology gives an accessible overview of thefield for psychology students and anyone considering training as a clinicalpsychologist.Setting out the theoretical and practical dimensions of clinical psychologythe authors examine its origins knowledge base and applications with differentclient groups in different contexts and through different modalitiesindividuals groups couples families and organizations. They also highlightissues affecting everyday practice from professional relationships togovernment policy.Drawing on the firsthand experiences of people who have recently qualifiedthe book describes the process of training and the transition that takes placefrom trainee to practitioner. Throughout the book captures a sense of clinicalpsychology as a dynamic and changing field which has grown up fast alongsideother more established professions involved in mental health care and which iscontinuing to evolve in response to contemporary needs.As an overview of the field A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology is anideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology and asinitial reading for clinical psychology courses. «