Clinical Psychology in Action

Clinical Psychology in Action: A collection of case studies illustrates the range and diversity of modern clinical psychology practice, gives discussion material for students and practitioners of psychological therapy, and provides case materials for students of abnormal psychology. The book is composed of 5 sections. Part 1 deals in the field of adult mental health, particularly the elderly. Part 2 contains cases of children and adolescents and their families. The third part describes work with the mentally handicapped. Part 4 presents work by clinical psychologists in medical settings such as neurological, orthopedic, rehabilitation, surgical, medical and primary care settings. The last part describes developments in clinical psychology practice in the area of service development and organizational planning. The book will be of value to clinical psychologists, students, and teachers of psychology.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsContributorsPart 1 Work in Adult Mental Health Settings Introduction 1 Barbara and Simon: Conjoint Cognitive Therapy in the Treatment of Depression 2 Susan: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Bulimia 3 Mrs Ahmed: An Eclectic Approach to Psychotherapy 4 Mrs James: Treating Agoraphobia 5 Phil: A Shoplifter with Compulsive Problems 6 Norman: Convergence of Physical, Social and Psychological Problems 7 Carol: Stopping Smoking in a Group 8 A Social Skills Group: Five Years of Follow-up 9 Albert: Treatment of Fear of Fecal Incontinence 10 Mrs Edwards: The Interaction of Physical Illness and Family Pathology 11 Brian: Living with Schizophrenia in the Community 12 Lilac Ward: Staff Training in a Rehabilitation SettingPart 2 Working With Children and Adolescents Introduction 13 Tom: Sex Role and Expectations 14 Keith: The Custard Pie Phobic 15 Christopher: Support for a Dying Child and his Family 16 David Adams: Family Therapy Using a Systems Approach 17 Preparing Children for Painful Hospital Procedures: Action Research 18 Steven: Psychological Support to a Long-Term Social Services Client 19 Lulu: The Treatment of Chronic Solvent Abuse by an Adolescent 20 Charlotte: Therapy with an Adolescent Using a Personal Construct Approach 21 Katie: Trichotillomania in an Adolescent GirlPart 3 Working with People with Mental Handicaps Introduction 22 John: Treating Stereotyped Behaviors 23 Martin: Using Microelectronic Technology with a Profoundly and Multiply Handicapped Child 24 Mary: Progress in Socialization 25 Charles: Meeting Extraordinary Needs in an Ordinary House 26 Helping Molly and Her Family 27 Sex Education for People with Mental Handicaps: A Staff Training PackagePart 4 Work in Medical Settings Introduction 28 Mr Watkins: Investigation of a Head Injury 29 Mr Wood: The Effect of Practice on Naming in Aphasia 30 Sarah: Remediation of Apraxia Following an Anesthetic Accident 31 Catherine: Biofeedback Treatment of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation 32 Neil: Learning to Live with Pain 33 Mrs Ellis: Frequent Attendance and Anxiety in a Primary Care Setting 34 Stress Management in the Treatment of Angina 35 Derek: Anxiety Management in a General Hospital Surgical Setting 36 Janet: Psychosexual Problems following Radical Surgery for Genital Cancer 37 Planning Psychological Care in a Burns Unit 38 Training for Health VisitorsPart 5 Service Development and Working with Organizations Introduction 39 Caring, Professionalism and Management: Using what is Already Happening to Help Norcroft Hospital Change 40 Goal-Oriented Planning with Clients in Torbridge Social Services Department 41 Developing a Psychogeriatric Day Hospital 42 Systems Change in a Home for Old People 43 Penchester Community Education Project on Solvent Abuse 44 Glenwood Community Alcohol Team 45 Fernside District: Service Developments in Mental HandicapReferencesGlossaryIndex