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Prevention in Psychology Robert K. Conyne

Prevention in Psychology By Robert K. Conyne

Prevention in Psychology by Robert K. Conyne


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This first book in the Prevention Practice Kit overviews the prevention field and Kit contents, and highlights key points emerging through the historical evolution of prevention. It gives special attention to elements that are infused throughout all books: a systemic, ecological approach and community and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

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Prevention in Psychology: An Introduction to the Prevention Practice Kit by Robert K. Conyne

This first book in the Prevention Practice Kit overviews the prevention field, the Kit contents, and highlights key points emerging through the historical evolution of prevention. It gives special attention to elements that are infused throughout all books: a systemic, ecological approach, and community and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About Robert K. Conyne

Robert K. Conyne, Ph.D., William A. Allen Boeing Endowed Chair & Distinguished Professor, Seattle University, 2013-14 and Professor Emeritus from the University of Cincinnati, is a licensed psychologist, clinical counselor, and fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) and the American Psychological Association. He has amassed 42 years of professional experience as a university professor and department head, counselor, administrator, consultant, and trainer, and, most recently, as a consultant to military personnel and their families at U.S. installations both at home and overseas. Bob has received many awards, including Eminent Career Award from the ASGW; Lifetime Achievement Award in Prevention, Society of Counseling Psychology of the APA; Distinguished Alumni Award of Distinction from Purdue University; and has been designated a Soros International Scholar. He was the 2009 president of the APA's Division of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy, and in 1996 was president of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. With over 200 scholarly publications and presentations including 14 books in his areas of expertise (group work, prevention, and ecological counseling), along with broad international consultation in these areas, Bob is recognized as an expert in working with people and systems. With colleague (and wife), Lynn S. Rapin, Ph.D., he also helps people plan and prepare psychologically for their upcoming retirement, using the holistic approach they developed, Charting Your Personal Future. His most recent publication is the Prevention Practice Kit, co-edited with Arthur M. Horne, Ph.D., immediately preceded by the Handbook of Group Counseling (edited, Oxford University Press, 2011). Forthcoming is the Group Work Practice Kit (edited, Sage). In all these edited books, Bob also authored contributions. Arthur M. Horne is currently Dean of the College of Education and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia, Athens. He obtained his PhD in counseling and Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois university, and his masters and bachelor's from the University of Florida, Gainesville. He is widely known in the area of bullying, working with youth, boys, and prevention.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Importance of Prevention - Robert Conyne, Arthur Horne & Katherine Raczynski The Prevalence of Mental, Behavioral, and Substance Use Disorders The Importance of Prevention to Mental Health and Education Practitioners Chapter 2. History and Present Status of Prevention: Challenges Remain Chapter 3. Definitions of Prevention Chapter 4. Competencies Needed for Prevention Proficiency Chapter 5. Prevention in Practice Chapter 6. Some Possible Directions Chapter 7. Coming Attractions: Stay Tuned for Next Books in the Kit

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CIN1452257957G
9781452257952
1452257957
Prevention in Psychology: An Introduction to the Prevention Practice Kit by Robert K. Conyne
Used - Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
2013-02-12
80
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