Palliative Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on an Emerging Specialty Strada E. Alessandra
Palliative Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on an Emerging Specialty Strada E. Alessandra Palliative Psychology provides unique and comprehensive training for psychologists specializing in…
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Palliative Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on an Emerging Specialty Strada E. Alessandra
Palliative Psychology provides unique and comprehensive training for psychologists specializing in palliative and end of life care. Psychologists will learn how to combine a therapeutic presence with the ability to provide patient- and family-centered, evidence-based assessment and interventions throughout the trajectory of illness. Chapters explore the complex, psychological needs of patients and family caregivers, as well as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes psychologists need to work effectively in an interdisciplinary palliative care setting.
The text discusses how psychologists can best communicate the results of assessments and Focus points and numerous real case discussions complement each chapter.Palliative Psychology also addresses crucial professional issues, including communication and collaboration with health care providers and work stress.