| Description |
1 online resource |
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data file rda |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 27, 2020). |
| Summary |
An honest perspective of working as a clinical psychologist for anyone considering a career in this fascinating field |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half-title -- Series information -- Title page -- Copyright information -- Dedication -- Table of contents -- Meet the author -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- What is a clinical psychologist? -- Using the title clinical psychologist -- A day in the life -- The settings in which clinical psychologists work -- Clinical work... and more -- Demographics of UK clinical psychologists -- A brief history of Clinical Psychology -- Training outside of the UK -- Looking forwards -- References -- 2 Do you really want to be a clinical psychologist? Really? -- A two-sided coin -- Highs and lows |
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A typical day -- Evidence-based practice -- Formulation -- Psychological therapy -- Following guidance -- Summary -- References -- 3 The route to Clinical Psychology and 'The Course' -- The UK doctorate in Clinical Psychology -- The Course -- 'Core competencies' in Clinical Psychology -- 'Honorary' roles -- Applications and interviewing -- Structure of training -- Keeping balance -- Taking the qualification abroad -- References -- 4 Beginning the journey to clinical psychologist -- Starting out on the journey -- What sort of experience is 'relevant'? -- A strong academic background |
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Ethics and values -- How much experience is enough? -- Where do I start? -- How to stand out -- Diversity in Clinical Psychology -- Staying upbeat -- References -- 5 To specialise or not to specialise? -- A trade-off -- Types of specialism -- Specialism in training -- Further training -- Role blurring -- Pros and cons -- Summary -- References -- 6 Research in Clinical Psychology -- The scientist-practitioner in Clinical Psychology -- Evidence-based treatment and Clinical Psychology -- Why is scientific research underused in Clinical Psychology? -- Use of 'manualised' treatment |
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Getting the full picture -- How embedded is science in modern Clinical Psychology? -- Engaging with research at the individual (clinician) level -- PhD or DClin? -- Summary -- References -- 7 Life beyond Clinical Psychology -- The good with the bad -- The well-being of clinical psychologists -- When stress becomes pernicious -- Social support -- Occupational excess -- Learning to say no -- Routine versus flexibility -- A life outside Clinical Psychology -- References -- 8 Alternatives to Clinical Psychology -- Allied health professions -- Mental health nursing -- Psychiatry -- Counselling |
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Counselling psychology -- A note about clinical associate psychologists -- IAPT and PWPs -- Choosing a career -- Working together -- An individual stance -- References -- 9 Looking forwards -- Will there still be clinical psychologists? -- The changing financial landscape -- The status of Clinical Psychology -- Challenging the status quo -- Technology and Clinical Psychology -- Training in Clinical Psychology -- Representation of Clinical Psychology -- Conclusions -- References -- 10 Concluding notes -- References -- Index |
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Clinical psychology -- Practice.
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Clinical psychology -- Vocational guidance.
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Clinical psychology -- Practice.
(OCoLC)fst00864416
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Clinical psychology -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00864424
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
ebook version : 9781913453398 |
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Original 1913453375 9781913453374 (OCoLC)1155165392 |
| ISBN |
9781913453398 (electronic book) |
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1913453391 (electronic book) |
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9781913453404 (PDF electronic book) |
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9781913453381 (Kindle electronic book) |
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