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Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
John L. Taylor
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Description for Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Hardcover. For families and caregivers as well as students and professionals of health, psychology, and social care, this book is a psychological therapy guide for intellectually disabled adults. Factors such as social deprivation are examined in relationship to mental and emotional issues experienced by this population. Editor(s): Taylor, John L.; Lindsay, William R.; Hastings, Richard P.; Hatton, Chris S. R. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities brings together contributions from leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the delivery of treatment approaches, and the effectiveness of treatment.
- Offers a detailed guide to available therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Includes case illustrations to demonstrate therapies in action
- Provides up-to-date coverage of current research in the field
- Puts forward a consideration of the wider contexts for psychological therapy including the relationship with social deprivation, general health, and the cost effectiveness of treatment
- Places individual interventions in ... Read more
- Includes contributions from leading proponents from around the world
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470683460
SKU
V9780470683460
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Ref
99-50
About John L. Taylor
John Taylor is Professor of Clinical Psychology, Northumbria University and Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychological Services Professional Lead (Forensic Directorate), Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust. He is Past President of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Bill Lindsay is Consultant Psychologist and Lead Clinician in Scotland for Castlebeck Care. He ... Read more
Reviews for Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
"The practical, evidence-based focus of this book is its clear strength. It would be a great addition to any trainee therapist’s collection if they want to focus on working with adults with intellectual disabilities." (International Journal of Positive Behavioural support, Sring 2016)