Self, Community and Psychology

Self, Community and Psychology
Author: Norman Duncan
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2004
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781919713519

A reader for students at the University of South Africa studying community psychology. It addresses ideologies of race, gender and sexuality that together create particular South African post-colonial realities which legitimise oppression and cultural dispossession.

The Self-help Revolution

The Self-help Revolution
Author: Alan Gartner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1984
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

Abstract: Eighteen authoritative essays prepared by experts in their respective fields of study for professional educators and community psychologists emphasizes the development of community psychology groups, methods, theories, and principles stemming from actual community research and practice. The essays are grouped among 3 principle themes: specific self-help, mutual-aid community groups reflecting various mental-health needs (including women, gays, drug abusers, abusing parents, the overweight, the physically disabled, and those who care for the aged); the role of professionals in self-help programs; and evaluations and assessments of self-help programs; and evaluations and assessments of self-help group needs. A closing essay discusses self-help groups from an international perspective. (wz).

Self Psychology

Self Psychology
Author: Peter A. Lessem
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2005-05-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1461630649

This comprehensive, introductory text makes the concepts of self psychology accessible for students and clinicians. It begins with an overview of the development of Kohut's ideas, particularly those on narcissism and narcissistic development and explains the self object concept that is at the core of the self psychological vision of human experience. It also includes brief overviews, of the allied theoretical perspectives of intersubjectivity and motivational systems theory. Numerous clinical vignettes are furnished to illustrate theoretical concepts as well as one continuous case vignette that is woven throughout the book.

Principles of Community Psychology

Principles of Community Psychology
Author: Perkins Levine
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 497
Release: 1997
Genre: Community psychology.
ISBN: 9780195098440

The text covers the history of community mental health and shows its relationships to social welfare policies and legal and political systems. It also shows the limits inherent in the medical model of practice in dealing with such a full range of formal mental health problems, including the everyday stressful life events that make up the "Soap Opera" life.

Community Psychology

Community Psychology
Author: James H. Dalton
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Community mental health services
ISBN: 9780495187615

In this book the authors present additional personal and community narratives and extended examples to enliven their writing. They have also expanded their coverage of social policy research and advocacy, interdisciplinary perspectives on communities (e.g. the concept of social capital), and interventions to enhance neighborhood and community life. They portray community psychology as now more international, more attentive to human diversity, and more attuned to the nuances of social and cultural contexts than ever before. They provide narratives illustrating how ordinary citizens working together have transformed their communities and engaged in social change.

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.

Self Psychology in Clinical Social Work

Self Psychology in Clinical Social Work
Author: Miriam Elson
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Total Pages: 271
Release: 1988
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780393957976

Self psychology has a particular theoretical and clinical fit with social work practice, enhancing and deepening the treatment process with both children and adults and in individual and family therapy.

Community Psychology

Community Psychology
Author: Manuel Riemer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2020-03-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1137464100

This visionary textbook is the third edition of a trusted and highly respected introduction to community psychology. The editors have focused on three contemporary social issues in order to illustrate key concepts throughout the book: climate change, affordable housing and homelessness, and immigration. Featuring a wide range of critical perspectives from international scholars and practitioners, Community Psychology encourages students to consider theories and methodologies in light of how they might be applied to different cultures and settings. It develops students' ability to think critically about the role of psychology in society, and about how the work of community psychologists can aid in the liberation of oppressed groups, promoting social justice and flourishing both for people and for our planet. This book is essential reading for students taking both undergraduate and graduate courses in community psychology and its related fields. New to this Edition: - New chapters on power and racism - Coverage of the latest research in the field, with numerous new concepts, theories, and references - An approach which takes three critical issues as illustrative examples throughout the book: immigration, affordable housing and homelessness, and climate change. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/community-psychology-3e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Community Psychology and the Socio-economics of Mental Distress

Community Psychology and the Socio-economics of Mental Distress
Author: Carl Walker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2017-09-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1137003049

Providing unique global perspectives on community psychology, this is exciting and important reading for students and researchers alike, written by leading experts in the field. Drawing on a wealth of experience and examples, it offers an essential guide to the political global context of this fast-developing area of psychology.