Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology by Mark Stanton (English)

Description: Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology by Mark Stanton, Robert K. Welsh Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology provides a comprehensive explanation of the competencies involved in the specialty and illustrates how complexity, reciprocity, interdependence, adaptation, and self-organization are important aspects of the epistemology of a couples and family approach. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Couples and family psychology is a broad and general specialty in professional psychology that is founded on an understanding of the human experience in a systems context. For the public, the terms "couples" and "family" provide a user friendly translation but underestimate the multifaceted perspectives required of the specialty. Specialists in couples and family psychology have developed unique assessment and treatment methods that impact behavioral and dynamicfactors across individuals, couples, families, and larger social systems. In Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology, Mark Stanton and Robert Welsh provide a comprehensive explanation ofthe competencies involved in the specialty and illustrates how complexity, reciprocity, interdependence, adaptation, and self-organization are important aspects of the epistemology of a couples and family approach. As the authors underscore for the reader, the specialty of couple and family psychology is not confined to marital or family therapy, but encompasses a broad orientation to human behavior that occurs in the context of relationships as well as larger macrosystemic dynamics. Theconceptualization and the application of systemic concepts to human behavior includes a body of knowledge and evidence-based interventions that require specialty training and competence. This is a must-readfor all those interested in pursuing couples and family psychology specialty practice.Series in Specialty Competencies in Professional PsychologySeries EditorsArthur M. Nezu and Christine Maguth NezuAs the field of psychology continues to grow and new specialty areas emerge and achieve recognition, it has become increasingly important to define the standards of professional specialty practice.Developed and conceived in response to this need for practical guidelines, this series presents methods, strategies, and techniques for conducting day-to-day practice in any givenpsychology specialty. The topical volumes address best practices across the functional and foundational competencies that characterize the various psychology specialties, including clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral psychology, school psychology, geropsychology, forensic psychology, clinical neuropsychology, couples and family psychology, and more. Functional competencies include common practice activities like assessment and intervention, while foundational competencies representcore knowledge areas such as ethical and legal issues, cultural diversity, and professional identification. In addition to describing these competencies, each volume provides a definition, description,and development timeline of a particular specialty, including its essential and characteristic pattern of activities, as well as its distinctive and unique features. Written by recognized experts in their respective fields, volumes are comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible. These volumes offer invaluable guidance to not only practicing mental health professionals, but those training for specialty practice as well. Author Biography Mark Stanton is Dean of the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Azusa Pacific University.Robert Welsh is Co-Chair of the Department of Graduate Psychology, Azusa Pacific University Table of Contents Part I Introduction to Couple and Family PsychologyChapter 1 Introduction to Couple and Family PsychologyChapter 2 Conceptual and Scientific FoundationsPart II Functional Competency-AssessmentChapter 3 Case Formulation CompetencyChapter 4 Assessment CompetencyPart III Functional Competency-InterventionChapter 5 Intervention CompetencyPart IV Other Functional CompetenciesChapter 6 Consultation CompetencyChapter 7 Competencies in Family Forensic PsychologyChapter 8 Supervision of Couple and Family Psychology CompetencyChapter 9 Teaching Couple and Family Psychology CompetencyPart V Foundational CompetenciesChapter 10 Legal and Ethical CompetencyChapter 11 Diversity CompetencyChapter 12 Interpersonal Interaction CompetencyChapter 13 Professional Identity as a Couple and Family PsychologistReferencesKey TermsIndexAbout the AuthorsAbout the Series Editors Review "There is no doubt that readers will find Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology an excellent guide on the standards that one needs to meet to be called a competent couple and family psychology specialist." -- PsycCRITIQUES Long Description Couples and family psychology is a broad and general specialty in professional psychology that is founded on an understanding of the human experience in a systems context. For the public, the terms "couples" and "family" provide a user friendly translation but underestimate the multifaceted perspectives required of the specialty. Specialists in couples and family psychology have developed unique assessment and treatment methods that impact behavioral and dynamicfactors across individuals, couples, families, and larger social systems. In Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology, Mark Stanton and Robert Welsh provide a comprehensive explanation of the competencies involved in the specialty and illustrates how complexity, reciprocity,interdependence, adaptation, and self-organization are important aspects of the epistemology of a couples and family approach. As the authors underscore for the reader, the specialty of couple and family psychology is not confined to marital or family therapy, but encompasses a broad orientation to human behavior that occurs in the context of relationships as well as larger macrosystemic dynamics. The conceptualization and the application of systemic concepts to human behavior includes a bodyof knowledge and evidence-based interventions that require specialty training and competence. This is a must-read for all those interested in pursuing couples and family psychology specialty practice.Series in Specialty Competencies in ProfessionalPsychologySeries EditorsArthur M. Nezu and Christine Maguth NezuAs the field of psychology continues to grow and new specialty areas emerge and achieve recognition, it has become increasingly important to define the standards of professional specialty practice. Developed and conceived in response to this need for practical guidelines, this series presents methods, strategies, and techniques for conducting day-to-daypractice in any given psychology specialty. The topical volumes address best practices across the functional and foundational competencies that characterize the various psychology specialties, including clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral psychology, school psychology, geropsychology,forensic psychology, clinical neuropsychology, couples and family psychology, and more. Functional competencies include common practice activities like assessment and intervention, while foundational competencies represent core knowledge areas such as ethical and legal issues, cultural diversity, and professional identification. In addition to describing these competencies, each volume provides a definition, description, and development timeline of a particular specialty, including itsessential and characteristic pattern of activities, as well as its distinctive and unique features. Written by recognized experts in their respective fields, volumes are comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible. These volumes offer invaluable guidance to not only practicing mentalhealth professionals, but those training for specialty practice as well. Review Text "There is no doubt that readers will find Specialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychology an excellent guide on the standards that one needs to meet to be called a competent couple and family psychology specialist." -- PsycCRITIQUES Review Quote "There is no doubt that readers will findSpecialty Competencies in Couple and Family Psychologyan excellent guide on the standards that one needs to meet to be called a competent couple and family psychology specialist." -- PsycCRITIQUES Feature Selling point: Presents methods, strategies, and techniques for conducting day-to-day practice in couples and family psychologySelling point: Authored by renowned experts in the fieldSelling point: Part of the Series in Specialty Competencies in Professional Psychology Details ISBN0195387872 Author Robert K. Welsh Short Title SPECIALTY COMPETENCIES IN COUP Language English ISBN-10 0195387872 ISBN-13 9780195387872 Media Book Format Paperback Series Specialty Competencies in Professional Psychology Year 2011 Affiliation Azusa Pacific University, USA Illustrations black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures Position Dean of the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2011-06-09 Publication Date 2011-06-09 AU Release Date 2011-06-09 NZ Release Date 2011-06-09 US Release Date 2011-06-09 Pages 320 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc DEWEY 616.89156 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97824167;

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