Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

<b>A realistic and contemporary portrayal of the dynamic field of clinical psychology</b> <p>Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most current topics professionals will face in clinical practice, the <i>Third Edition</i> takes an integrative biopsychosocial approach throughout and features:</p> <ul> <li> <p>New coverage of innovations in psychotherapy and their implications for interventions, changing populations, and assessment</p> </li> <li> <p>Up-to-date discussion of empirically supported treatments, technology-assisted treatments such as Web-based interventions, and new cognitive behavior treatments such as ACT</p> </li> <li> <p>Insights into prevention, ethics, evidence-based treatments, and confidentiality laws and regulations including HIPAA</p> </li> <li> <p>Case studies detailing the theoretical conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of clients</p> </li> <li> <p>Chapter-ending <i>Big Picture</i> synopses and lists of key points and terms, as well as unique <i>Real Students, Real Questions</i> sections featuring actual questions asked by clinical psychology students</p> </li> <li> <p>Firsthand career advice from a diverse group of mental health professionals</p> </li> <li> <p>Current and future trends, plus a step-by-step road map that covers all aspects of becoming a clinical psychologist</p> </li> </ul> <p>This broad-spectrum overview of the art and science of clinical psychology explores many different perspectives in many different settings. Author Thomas Plante draws from his own experience as a practicing clinician and college professor to reveal how science and application function together in the day-to-day practice of psychology.</p>