Contemporary Clinical Psychology

A realistic and contemporary portrayal of the dynamic field ofclinical psychologyThoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most currenttopics professionals will face in clinical practice, the ThirdEdition takes an integrative biopsychosocial approachthroughout and features:* New coverage of innovations in psychotherapy and theirimplications for interventions, changing populations, andassessment* Up-to-date discussion of empirically supported treatments,technology-assisted treatments such as Web-based interventions, andnew cognitive behavior treatments such as ACT* Insights into prevention, ethics, evidence-based treatments, andconfidentiality laws and regulations including HIPAA* Case studies detailing the theoretical conceptualization,assessment, and treatment of clients* Chapter-ending Big Picture synopses and lists of keypoints and terms, as well as unique Real Students, RealQuestions sections featuring actual questions asked by clinicalpsychology students* Firsthand career advice from a diverse group of mental healthprofessionals* Current and future trends, plus a step-by-step road map thatcovers all aspects of becoming a clinical psychologistThis broad-spectrum overview of the art and science of clinicalpsychology explores many different perspectives in many differentsettings. Author Thomas Plante draws from his own experience as apracticing clinician and college professor to reveal how scienceand application function together in the day-to-day practice ofpsychology.