Foundations of Professional Psychology

Foundations of Professional Psychology
Author: Timothy P. Melchert
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2011-07-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0123850797

This text presents a unified science-based conceptual framework for professional psychology. It provides an overview of the whole treatment process as informed by a biopsychosocial approach, from intake through outcomes assessment.

Foundations of Health Service Psychology

Foundations of Health Service Psychology
Author: Timothy P. Melchert
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0128164263

Foundations of Health Service Psychology 2e describes a comprehensive science-based approach to the clinical practice of psychology. It systematically applies scientific advances in understanding human psychology to updating the conceptual frameworks used for education, practice, and research in health service psychology. This new edition includes significant elaboration on recent research. Neural and behavioral science research regarding many aspects of cognition, emotion, and behavior has strengthened substantially over the past decade as has the role of evolutionary theory for understanding why humans are "designed” the way we are. The movement toward integrated primary care has also advanced considerably. These and other topics are updated significantly in this new edition. The new edition is also reorganized to streamline the presentation.

Foundations of Professional Coaching

Foundations of Professional Coaching
Author: James Gavin
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2022
Genre: Coaching (Athletics)
ISBN: 1718200838

"This book provides a framework, grounded in the International Coach Federation's eight core competencies, for understanding the coaching relationship and how it benefits the client. It helps the reader to understand the wide variety of applications of personal coaching and explains the change and coaching models that have evolved over decades"--

Psychological Foundations of Sport

Psychological Foundations of Sport
Author: John M. Silva
Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Twenty-five specialists from the field of sports psychology contribute 26 chapters to this text for undergraduate students in sport psychology courses, which may also appeal to graduate students and fellow professionals in the field. The text combines information from both basic and applied sources, from sport psychology and psychology. Coverage includes the evolution of sport psychology, personality and performance, motivation and sport, emotion and sport performance, intervention and performance enhancement, group dynamics, aggression in sport, gender issues in sport, psychological aspects of coaching, and psychological aspects of youth sport. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Community Psychology

Community Psychology
Author: Victoria C. Scott
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1483324249

Drawing upon the wisdom of experts in the field, this reader-friendly volume explores both foundational competencies and the technical how-to skills needed for engaging in community psychology practice. Each chapter explores a core competency and its application in preventing or amending community problems and issues. With case examples throughout, this text offers a practical introduction to community outreach and intervention in community psychology.

Foundations of Ethical Practice, Research, and Teaching in Psychology and Counseling

Foundations of Ethical Practice, Research, and Teaching in Psychology and Counseling
Author: Karen Strohm Kitchener
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2011-01-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135889651

This book provides an introduction to the general landscape of group counseling by way of the idea that learning to be an effective group member is essential to becoming a group leader. Interactive scenarios place the reader right into the group, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of participation. Each chapter explores a different stage of group work and concludes with useful suggestions and tips for having a successful experience. Throughout the book, an emphasis is placed on member development and personal growth being achieved through self-awareness, interpersonal.

Social Psychological Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Social Psychological Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Author: James E. Maddux
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2010-08-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781606236796

Uniquely integrative and authoritative, this volume explores how advances in social psychology can deepen understanding and improve treatment of clinical problems. The role of basic psychological processes in mental health and disorder is examined by leading experts in social, clinical, and counseling psychology. Chapters present cutting-edge research on self and identity, self-regulation, interpersonal processes, social cognition, and emotion. The volume identifies specific ways that social psychology concepts, findings, and research methods can inform clinical assessment and diagnosis, as well as the development of effective treatments. Compelling topics include the social psychology of help seeking, therapeutic change, and the therapist–client relationship.

How and Why People Change

How and Why People Change
Author: Ian M. Evans
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-01-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199917272

In How and Why People Change Dr. Ian M. Evans revisits many of the fundamental principles of behavior change in order to deconstruct what it is we try to achieve in psychological therapies. All of the conditions that impact people when seeking therapy are brought together in one cohesive framework: assumptions of learning, motivation, approach and avoidance, barriers to change, personality dynamics, and the way that individual behavioral repertoires are inter-related.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Author: Robert Stephen Weinberg
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Exercice - Aspect psychologique
ISBN: 9780880118248

"This text captures the world of sport and exercise psychology. It not only explains the basic concepts and principles in the field, but it also shows how they apply to counseling, teaching, coaching, sport medicine and fitness instruction." "Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (Second Edition) contains visuals, anecdotes, case studies, critical thinking questions, and references."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved