Professional Skills for Psychology

Professional Skills for Psychology covers key professional, ethical and career development issues. Whether you're a student or a professional, this book provides you with a thorough grounding in how to develop a successful career in psychology. Written by the module leader of Professional Skills in Psychology at Bangor University, and with a strong focus on practical skills, each chapter includes case studies with a range of scenarios, allowing you to consolidate the key points covered.
From leadership to working in teams, and from equality and diversity to practitioner resilience, this book is essential reading for anyone considering a career in practitioner psychology, or for practitioners seeking to nurture their skills.
Judith Roberts is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working in Health and Social Care.

List of contents

Evidence-Based Practice
Multidisciplinary Teams
Supervision
Ethical Practice
Working with Risk
Equality and Diversity
Reflective Practice
Leadership
Practitioner Resilience

About the author

Judith Roberts is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working in Health and Social Care. She has her own private practice where she specialises in anxiety disorders and trauma. She is also Director of postgraduate studies and lecturer in the School of Human and Behavioural Sciences at Bangor University in North Wales where she designed and delivers a Masters level module that teaches professional skills in psychology. Judith was awarded the Senior Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and she received a teaching fellowship from Bangor University in recognition of excellence in teaching and in supporting students. 

Product details

• Authors: Judith Roberts, Roberts Judith
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781526488817
• ISBN: 978-1-5264-8881-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Counseling, PSYCHOLOGY / Practice Management, Care of people with mental health issues, Industrial or vocational training, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, For undergraduate education and equivalents, For graduate / post-graduate and equivalents, Textbook, coursework, PSYCHOLOGY / Education, Training & Supervision