Understanding Somatization in the Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology

Zusatztext This book maintains the high standard of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology series and provides an enlightening study of the difficult challenge of somatoform disorders. Readers delving into the material will acquire an empathic understanding of these patients and gain valuable insights into their management, especially during post-evaluation follow-up. Klappentext Understanding Somatization in the Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology is written for neuropsychologists who wish to improve their ability to diagnose and treat, or recommend treatment for, patients with somatoform disorders. The author, a seasoned clinician, blends evidence-based recommendations with sound practical advice within a conceptual framework that helps neuropsychologists to understand and engage these challenging patients. A Continuing Education (CE) component administered by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology is included, as is access to the author's workshop presentation materials. The book will be of interest to those who work with or wish to gain insight into somatizing patients - neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, neurologists; post-doctoral fellows; graduate psychology students; and neuropsychologists who want to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit. Zusammenfassung Understanding Somatization in the Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology provides evidence-based advice from a seasoned clinician on how to work productively with a group of difficult patients. A Continuing Education (CE) component administered by the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology is included. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1: A Concise History of Somatoform Symptoms and Disorders 2: Nosology of Somatoform Disorders 3: Epidemiology of Somatoform Disorders 4: Etiologic Theories of Somatoform Disorders 5: Somatoform Disorders and Neuropsychological Assessment 6: Management of Somatoform Disorders 7: Working With Somatizing Patients in Neuropsychological Practice ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Greg J Lamberty, Greg J. Lamberty, Greg J. (Adjunct Professor Lamberty, Lamberty Greg J.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.11.2007
• EAN: 9780195328271
• ISBN: 978-0-19-532827-1
• Pagine: 152
• Serie: Oxford Workshop Series: Americ; AACN Workshop Series; AACN Workshop Series; Aacn Workshop
• Categorie: Saggistica > Psicologia, esoterismo, spiritualità, antroposofia > Psicologia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche cliniche; MEDICAL / Neurology, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Physiological Psychology, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology