Mental Health and Psychological Practice in the United Arab Emirates

ISBN-13: 9781137567529 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 278 str.

Amber Haque; Carrie York Al-Karam

Opis

The United Arab Emirates, a rapidly developing and dynamic nation with a large expatriate population, provides a unique backdrop for the practice of psychology in both the academic and applied contexts. This volume is the first of its kind to explore the professional field of psychology in a Middle Eastern country. Contributors discuss challenges faced in their work when operating in such a unique and multinational society. Various subfields such as clinical practice, research, industrial-organizational work as well as the place of Islam within the broader psychology context are all addressed.

Recenzje

"Probably the only resource available that focuses on the actual practice of psychology in this part of the world; a must for any professional, local or expatriate, who wishes to set up a practice in the UAE or GCC region. Enjoyable and informative reading."- Hussain Ali Maseeh, President, Emirates Psychological Association, UAE

"This is a remarkable and skillfully written book. Every one of the well-versed chapters gives us the opportunity to explore and better understand the educational, ethical and multicultural challenges and dilemmas often found in psychology in the UAE and Middle East region as a whole. I enthusiastically applaud the initiative, talent and collaborative effort of the authors who are contributing to the expansion and awareness of the field of psychology within the Arab culture." - Joanne Hands, President, Middle East Psychological Association, Kuwait

O autorze

Shaima Ahammed, United Arab Emirates University Badriya Al Kindi, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE Mark Aveyard, American University of Sharjah, UAE Angela T. Maitner, American University of Sharjah, UAE Samineh I. Shaheem, Kawader Training Services, UAE Justin Thomas, Zayed University, UAE Steven Furber, Tabah Foundation, UAE Louise Lambert, Canadian University of Dubai, UAE Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi, Petroleum Institute, UAE Tatiana S. Rowson, Heriot-Watt University and Human Relations Institute and Clinics, UAE Fatima R. Al-Darmaki, Zayed University, UAE Kennon Rider, Zayed University, UAE Shamil Wanigaratne, National Rehabilitation Centre, UAE Hamad Abdullah Al Ghaferi, National Rehabilitation Center, UAE George Kaliaden, Welcare Hospital, UAE Chasity O'Connell, Seattle Pacific University, USA Mandy Ewen, Zayed University, UAE Amy Bailey, kidsFIRST Medical Center, UAE Esra Uzsayilir, kidsFIRST Medical Center, UAE Anatoliy V. Kharkhurin, American University of Sharjah, UAE Jessica Rios-Habib, Dubai Health Care City, UAE Carmen Barrack, Raha International School, UAE Angela de Jong, Dubai Government Human Resources Department, UAE Alia Al Serkal, du Communications, UAE Annie Crookes, Heriot-Watt University, UAE