Specialty Competencies in Geropsychology

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-19-538567-0
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 226 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 354 g

Reihe: Specialty Competencies in Professional Psychology

This volume describes the foundational and functional competencies underlying "geropsychology," the area in professional psychology that focuses on the psychological and behavioral aspects of aging. Because of the demand for competent psychological services growing within the United States as a function of the aging of the population, the Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology recently has designated professional
geropsychology as a specialty. Based in large part on the Pikes Peaks model for training in professional geropsychology, this book includes multiple chapter authors under the expert editorship of Victor Molinari. As described in chapter 1, "the ultimate goal of geropsychology is to apply scientific
findings about psychological aging to improve the lives of older adults". Psychologists interested in working with older adults will find this volume both educational and aspirational.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Molinari, Victor

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Gerontopsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.: One
Professional Identification
Victor Molinari
2.: Two
The Field of Geropsychology
Sara Honn Qualls
3.: Three
Conceptual and Scientific Foundations
Susan Krauss Whitbourne and Lauren A. Zeranski
PART II Skill Competencies
4.: Four
Older Adult Assessment Issues and Strategies
Barry Edelstein and Lesley Koven
5.: Five
Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Gregory A. Hinrichsen
6.: Six
Applying the Pike's Peak Treatment Competency to the Use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Older Adults
Forrest Scogin and Andrew Presnell
7.: Seven
Integrative Care Models
Erin E. Emery
PART III Attitude Competencies
8.: Eight
Individual and Cultural Diversity Considerations in Geropsychology
Yvette N. Tazea
9.: Nine
Ethics
Michele J. Karel
10.: Ten
Teaching, Supervision, and the Business of Geropsychology
Tammi Vacha-Haase
References
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Victor Molinari is a Professor in the Department of Aging and Mental Health at the University of South Florida's Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute