Clinical Psychology: Profession and Practice in Australia

Clinical Psychology: Profession and Practice in Australia
ISBN-10
0732940753
ISBN-13
9780732940751
Series
Clinical Psychology
Category
Clinical psychology
Pages
526
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Macmillan Education AU
Author
Paul Martin

Description

Text for students and practitioners describing the role of clinical psychologists and how their work differs from that of other health professionals. Discusses topics such as the way in which the practice of clinical psychology has evolved, and suggests future directions. gives details of assessment and interventions strategies and critical issues in service provision and provides examples of work such as completed assessment and treatment reports, and diaries of typical working weeks. Includes references and an index. Also available in hardback. Martin is professor of psychology at the University of New England. His other publications include 'Psychological Management of Chronic headaches. Birnbrauer teaches clinical psychology at Murdoch University.

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