Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology: Developing a Professional Identity through Training and Beyond offers insights from a range of trainee, recently qualified and experienced clinical psychologists as they reflect on the process of developing their professional identity through consideration of dilemmas and issues they experienced through clinical psychology training. Developing a professional identity as a clinical psychologist is vital in learning to navigate these challenges. The book provides practical clinical recommendations that can be applied in work settings in line with contemporary research, policy and guidance.
Key Features
- Insights from a diverse range of clinical psychologists.
- Highlights the different roles clinical psychologists undertake during training and post-qualification.
- Offers practical recommendations aligned with contemporary research and policy.
- Includes personal reflections that shape practice as a developing clinical psychologist.
- A valuable resource for aspiring, trainee, or qualified clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
Additional Information
The chapters reflect the breadth of the profession and the range of services in which clinical psychologists work. The process by which a professional identity develops is an individual journey. Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology offers a contemporary resource around professional issues that might be encountered within clinical psychology practice.
