Topics and Theoretical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Module code: PSY7014-B

Module Aims

To develop a comprehensive understanding of a range of theories and current research in clinical psychology.
To examine the relevance and application of selected areas in clinical psychology.
To provide knowledge and awareness of current methods of assessment in clinical psychology.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to Clinical psychology
1   Introduction and history of clinical psychology     
2   Research and the Scientist-Practitioner model       
3   Psychological assessment in clinical practice

Special topics in clinical psychology
4   Disability and assessment in clinical psychology  
5   Clinical treatment/psychotherapy              
6   Introduction to clinical health psychology             
7   Positive psychology                       
8   Clinical neuropsychology                          
9   Working in adult mental health                 
10 Marital/relationship                                   
11 Crisis/trauma

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