Psychopharmacology for Helping Professionals: An Integral Exploration (SAB 140 Pharmacology)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (776 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0534611826 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Many case studies provide excellent illustration of the value of medication in treating mental and emotional disorders, while leaving no doubt that treatment is not the equivalent of cure." . It is readable, bordering on entertaining, yet it contains a very solid chunk of technical information. In addition to covering information about medications, it repeatedly reminds the reader of the clients' intrapsychic experience and the utility of psychotherapy, as well as the cultural and societal context within which we practice. There is extensive coverage of the history of the deve
A must-have for ALL practitioners! Reader Rowe MD or non-MD, this is a keeper. Most psychopharm books (a number of which are gathering dust on my shelf) adopt either a strictly-allopathic medical approach or a strident anti-medication stance. This book manages to avoid BOTH "political correctness" and histrionics. It's an honest-but-no-axe-to-grind look at ALL aspects of psychopharmacological treatment as it relates to counseling. Moreover, it's . The intention was good, but the execution is poor Counseling student I used this textbook as a graduate student in counseling psychology. The holistic approach, the attempt to present material in a novel way were all good. However, the textbook is poorly (if not hastily) written (in time for a publisher's deadline?) in that the information is not presented clearly and does not flow easily (at least, for a textbook). The authors seem to refer to the works of the same 5. "Easily understandable!" according to Wendy K. Pollock. The material is presented in a way that is easily understandable for a therapist without a background in chemisty or biology. The author looks at the whole person, rather than simply a physiological reaction to a drug.
He lives in Kent, Ohio.Dr. He is a licensed psychologist and clinical counselor in the state of Ohio, where his areas of specialization are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, religious and spiritual problems, and substance abuse. He has taught various courses throughout the years. Ingersoll is author or co-author of seven books and over two dozen
In-depth discussions of psychopharmacology topics are structured around the three core parts of the book, including basic principles of psychopharmacology, commonly prescribed psychotropic drugs for adults, and psychotropic medications prescribed to children. To encourage comprehension of the material presented, case examples, study questions and bolded key terms appear throughout the book.. Designed to make the topic of psychopharmacology accessible to students in the helping professions, this concise, three-part book assists future practitioners in mastering basic concepts and applying these concepts to cases