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Health Psychology in Practice

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Health Psychology in Practice explores the application of psychological research and methods to health, illness, and healthcare. It presents various strategies for promoting health, preventing illness, and enhancing the healthcare experience, highlighting the practical integration of psychology in medical settings. The book is a valuable resource for understanding how behavioural and emotional factors contribute to physical health and well-being.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding how psychological principles are applied to healthcare and wellbeing. It explores the complex connections between mental processes and physical health, providing insights into how psychological interventions can improve healthcare outcomes. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or simply curious about the human mind’s influence on health, you'll find this engaging and informative.

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Presents a comprehensive overview of the UK professional Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology. This book covers the core competencies necessary for qualification as a health psychologist. It is suitable for professional training in health psychology.

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Published by Blackwell in association with the British Psychological Society, Health Psychology in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of the UK professional Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology.

An essential text for professional training in health psychology, both for trainees and teachers, and supervisors contributing to health psychology courses.

Published in association with the British Psychological Society, this book covers the core competencies necessary for qualification as a health psychologist.

Includes sections on professional issues, research, consultancy and interventions, teaching and training, and other professional roles.

The final chapter contains a series of individual commentaries on health psychology training in a variety of countries, which will be of great interest to an international audience.

The editors helped to establish the British Psychological Society's health psychology professional training programme.

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Health Psychology in Practice is highly recommended for its comprehensive coverage of the competencies required for training as a health psychologist in the UK. It is praised for its clear, practical, and integrated approach, making it essential reading for health psychologists and valuable for a broader audience of applied psychologists. The book is particularly noted for its timely relevance, clearly explaining the UK Health Psychology training framework and offering insights into international training models. It is lauded for its illustrative examples, accessible style, and usefulness in bridging academic knowledge with practical applications, benefiting trainees and professionals in the field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405110891

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Susan Michie
  • Edited by Charles Abraham

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 436

About the Author

Susan Michie is Reader in Clinical Health Psychology at University College London.


Charles Abraham is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex.

Both are Chartered Psychologists, Fellows of the BPS and approved Stage 2 supervisors.

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