Introduces students to Clinical Psychology by portraying the field as a health profession that uses cognition, emotion and somatic principles to... help understand, assess and modify health showcasing the field in its reality.   For undergraduate sophomore/junior level Clinical Psychology courses.   The authors approached the task as beginning with an appreciation for the problems that the profession needs to solve which makes it easy to relate to them as ‘real’. This book is distinct because it Has a fresh approach to learning, encouraging problem solving rather than lecturing Offers an international perspective Views clinical psychology as an integrative health care profession and not just a mental health care field Integrates social and biological bases of behavior Presents material pertaining to the realities of being a clinical psychologist.

Introduces students to Clinical Psychology by portraying the field as a health profession that uses cognition, emotion and somatic principles to... help understand, assess and modify health showcasing the field in its reality.   For undergraduate sophomore/junior level Clinical Psychology courses.   The authors approached the task as beginning with an appreciation for the problems that the profession needs to solve which makes it easy to relate to them as ‘real’. This book is distinct because it Has a fresh approach to learning, encouraging problem solving rather than lecturing Offers an international perspective Views clinical psychology as an integrative health care profession and not just a mental health care field Integrates social and biological bases of behavior Presents material pertaining to the realities of being a clinical psychologist.

Bridging the gap between practicing clinicians and researchers, this comprehensive introduction is designed to provide a firm understanding of the... basics of clinical psychology. It stresses the importance of theory, quality research, prevention, assessment skills and clinical abilities in interventions. The authors provide many examples and provocative presentations of issues that engages readers in lively and current clinical concerns. The book provides an introduction to basic concepts, and details assessment, evaluation and research within clinical psychology as well as clinical work in forensics, psychopharmacology and more. For individuals interested in broad-based introduction to clinical psychology.

This book describes the practice of clinical psychology with special emphasis on providing trainee therapists with the skills and strategies to achieve... the core competencies required for a science-informed clinical practice. It will support the reader in making the transition from the lecture theater to the consulting room. The approach incorporates a contemporary perspective on the multiple roles of clinical psychologists within a competitive healthcare market, where professional psychologists not only need to be accountable for their outcomes and efficient in achieving them, but also need to be conscious of the social and political context in which psychology is practiced. Chapters are organized around the acquisition of key competencies and linked within an evidence-based, science-informed framework. Case studies, handouts, graphics and worksheets are employed to encourage the implementation of the skills described. This book should be read by all those enrolled in, or contemplating, postgraduate studies in clinical psychology.

“By using practical examples and blending in current culture and metaphors, Pomerantz brings the profession to life within the chapters. I think... students will find the text enjoyable to read.”-Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp, Ph.D., University of North DakotaThis contemporary text distinguishes itself by presenting key clinical psychology topics in a balanced manner. Andrew M. Pomerantz emphasizes multicultural issues throughout, objectively covers numerous clinical approaches in depth, and creatively uses metaphors and applied clinical examples. Written in an accessible style, Clinical Psychology examines all subfields of clinical psychology thoroughly-including the history and current state of the field, clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethical and professional issues, and specialized topics. This core text is ideal for undergraduates or first-year graduate students in clinical psychology courses.  

In language your students will understand and enjoy reading, Timothy Trull's CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY offers a concrete and well-rounded introduction to... clinical psychology. A highly respected clinician and researcher, Dr. Trull examines the rigorous research training that clinicians receive, along with the empirically supported assessment methods and interventions that clinical psychologists must understand to be successful in the field. This new edition of Trull's best-selling text covers cutting-edge trends, and offers enhanced coverage of culture, gender and diversity, and contemporary issues of health care. Written to inspire students thinking of pursuing careers in the field of clinical psychology, this text is a complete introduction.

A brief, practical review of the indications for and use of pharmacologic agents in the treatment of psychological disorders. New 7th edition contains... updated drugs and a new chapter: OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS.

Designed to teach the clinically vital components of radiology. Includes a discussion of radiographic examinations interpreted by medical students and... interns, intravenous pyelogram, and computed tomography. Each chapter is subdivided into Radiography Anatomy, Approach and Specific Problem sections.

Clinical reasoning is the foundation of professional clinical practice. Totally revised and updated, this book continues to provide the essential text... on the theoretical basis of clinical reasoning in the health professions and examines strategies for assisting learners, scholars and clinicians develop their reasoning expertise.key chapters revised and updatednature of clinical reasoning sections have been expandedincrease in emphasis on collaborative reasoningcore model of clinical reasoning has been revised and updated

This innovative book helps students relearn clinical reasoning skills to become more outcome oriented. It introduces the OPT (outcome, present state,... test) model, an alternative to the nursing process, to help students develop the clinical reasoning skills required in contemporary practice. This model uses the client's story as a foundation for developing reasoning skills that are outcome focused, an area gaining importance in nursing.

This unique textbook integrates statistical concepts into evidence-based clinical practice and patient management. Research concepts and techniques are... drawn from epidemiology, bio-statistics, and psychometrics, as well as educational and social science research. Clinical examples throughout the text illustrate practical and scientifically sound applications of the concepts. Data tables and research vignettes highlight statistical distributions involving probability. Methods to locate and utilize web-based information relevant to clinical research are discussed, and web URLs are provided. Further learning is encouraged by the inclusion of suggested activities, recommended readings, references, and a comprehensive glossary of research terms. Additional resources are available at a Connection Website, connection.LWW.com/go/stommel.

* A jargon-free guide to understanding and conducting research * Uses metaphors, visual images, and examples to simplify complex research concepts *... Includes information on how to start a journal club, how to write case reports, and * How to become a "clinician-researcher" * Provides computer exercises to help readers understand statistical concepts