Palliative Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on an Emerging Specialty

ISBN-13: 9780199798551 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 316 str.

E. Alessandra Strada

Opis

Palliative Psychology provides clinical, evidence-based training in palliative and end of life care for clinical psychologists to accomplish specific therapeutic goals. Chapters provide a clear road map for approaching assessment and treatment by reviewing the use of psychotropic medications for patients with advanced and terminal illness, basic but important aspects of pain medication, in depth psychological and psychiatric assessment for patients with advanced illness and their caregivers, and assessment tools, highlighting the specific clinical contexts for their use. The volume also includes evidence-based psychotherapy models that have been shown effective in treating various manifestations of psychological distress in patients and caregivers.

In addition to clinical topics, Palliative Psychology addresses crucial and often sensitive professional issues, including communication and collaboration with medical providers and issues of stress and burnout. Psychologists will learn how to best communicate the results of their assessments and treatment plan goals to other care providers in order to foster collaboration and better position themselves as advocates for their patients. Insight-oriented and practical suggestions will help clinicians manage the emotional intensity of this work and channel the therapeutic potential of their emotional reactions into their work with patients and caregivers.

Recenzje

anyone with an interest in the psychological aspects of palliative care, or who is responsible for teaching palliative care, will find this book useful and interesting.

O autorze

Dr. Alessandra Strada, PhD is a uniquely skilled clinical psychologist specialized in palliative care. Her unique breath of training and experience includes extensive work in evidence-based clinical practice, academic credentials, book authorship, and director-level experience in institutional organization and management. She holds a PhD in Clinical psychology, a PhD in East-West Psychology, a Post-Doctoral Masters in Psychopharmacology and a number of certifications, including clinical hypnosis. She has presented on palliative care nationally and internationally, and has developed and directed post-graduate trainings for palliative psychologists.