Models Of Psychopathology (Core Concepts in Therapy) - Hardcover

Davies, Dilys; Bhugra, Dinesh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0335208231 ISBN 13: 9780335208234

Publisher: Open University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Models and theories of psychopathology and their associated clinical practice do not represent scientific fact so much as a variation in perspective within psychopathology itself. Several favoured models exist within any society at a given time, and as well as changing historically over time, they also differ culturally between societies.

This book examines:
. the similarities, differences and points of integration in the main models of psychopathology
. how the theoretical conceptualizations underpinning these models are reflected in the theory and the clinical practice of different schools of psychotherapy
. how various models are used in everyday practice
. whether clinicians adhere to the rules of a given model or whether, in fact, there is more integration in practice than there appears to be in theoretical conceptualizations.

Models of Psychopathology is aimed at advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of clinical psychology, counselling psychology, psychotherapy and counselling. It will also be of interest to therapy students in professional training courses and experienced clinicians who want to know more about this aspect of psychotherapy.

About this title

About the Author

Dinesh Bhugra is a Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at the Institue of Psychiatry, King's College, London. Dilys Davies is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the National Health Service. She is a founder member of the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy and clinical supervisor at Guy's Hospital, London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335208231
• ISBN 13: 9780335208234
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184