| The Great Ideas of Clinical Science: 17 Principles that Every Mental Health Professional Should Understand Contributor(s): Lilienfeld, Scott O. (Editor), O'Donohue, William T. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415950384 ISBN-13: 9780415950381 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: The idea that there is a fundamental rift between researchers and practitioners should not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the current literature, trends, and general feelings in the field of clinical psychology. Central to this scientist-practitioner gap is an underlying disagreement over the nature of knowledge, namely that while researchers point to empirical studies as the foundation of truth, many practitioners would argue that clinical experience offers a more complete understanding of a topic. And while research findings can often seem irrelevant and counter-intuitive to the seasoned therapist in session with a client, the subjective and un-founded methods of many practitioners can appear misguided to an empirically-minded scientist. The fact that members of one 'camp' or the other generally spend little time and effort attempting to familiarize themselves with the theory, practice, and merits of their counterparts only perpetuates this distinct line, further widening this schism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.8 |
| LCCN: 2006012727 |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.32" W x 9.34" (1.59 lbs) 446 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The idea that there is a fundamental rift between researchers and practitioners should not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the current literature, trends, and general feelings in the field of clinical psychology. Central to this scientist-practitioner gap is an underlying disagreement over the nature of knowledge - namely that while some individuals point to research studies as the foundation of truth, others argue that clinical experience offers a more adequate understanding of the causes, assessment, and treatment of mental illness. The Great Ideas of Clinical Science is an ambitious attempt to dig beneath these fundamental differences, and reintroduce the reader to unifying principles often overlooked by students and professionals alike. The editors have identified 17 such universals, and have pulled together a group of the most prolific minds in the field to present the philosophical, methodological, and conceptual ideas that define the state of the field. Each chapter focuses on practical as well as conceptual points, offering valuable insight to practicing clinicians, researchers, and teachers of any level of experience. Written for student, practitioner, researcher, and educated layperson, this integrative volume aims to facilitate communication among all mental health professionals and to narrow the scientist-practitioner gap. |