Current Topics in Clinical and Community Psychology

Current Topics in Clinical and Community Psychology, Volume 3 covers new approaches to the treatment of emotional disorders. The book discusses the use of imagery, fantasy, and daydream techniques in psychotherapy; the psychosocial-behavioral model for therapeutic intervention; and theory and research on family therapy. The text describes the use of information feedback as a method of clinical intervention and consultation; the need for psychologists who work with minority groups (i.e. black community); as well as the epidemiology and prognosis of psychiatric disorders in the naval service. Community psychologists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and students taking related courses will find the book useful.

List of Contributors Preface Contents of Other Volumes Imagery and Daydream Techniques Employed in Psychotherapy: Some Practical and Theoretical Implications I. Introduction II. The Range of Imagery Usage in Psychotherapy III. Imagery in the Behavior Therapies IV. Theoretical Implications of Imagery and Fantasy Techniques References A Psychosocial-Behavioral Model for Therapeutic Intervention I. Introduction II. A Psychosocial-Behavioral Model III. Attitude Therapy Programs IV. The Geriatric Reality Orientation Program V. The Anti-Depressive Program VI. The Assessment of Treatment Programs VII. Applicability of the Psychosocial-Behavioral Model VIII. Summary References Family Therapy: Research and Theory I. Introduction II. Research in Family Therapy III. Relevant Research Variables in Family Therapy IV. Does Family Therapy Work V. Who Should Do Family Therapy References Information Feedback as a Method of Clinical Intervention and Consultation I. Introduction II. Design of the Demonstration Project III. Information Feedback as a Method of Clinical Intervention IV. Preliminary Results V. Conceptual Background VI. Implications References Psychologists, Psychology, and the Black Community I. Psychological Science and the Black Community II. Community Psychology in the Ghetto III. The Black Ethic as a Psychosocial Model for Social Competence IV. A Note on the Promise of Community Psychology V. Conclusions References Epidemiology and Prognosis of Psychiatric Disorders in the Naval Service I. The Epidemiology of Psychiatric Disorders in the Naval Service II. Prognosis in Navy Psychiatric Disorders III. Summary References Author IndexSubject Index

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