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Book SynopsisUnique to the market, this book focuses on an area of increasing interest --personal development in Clinical Psychology. It is intended for all qualified clinical psychologists in the UK, as well as CP trainers and trainees.
Trade Review"
The book is practical, full of ideas of how personal development might be enhanced. This approach would tempt anyone considering the topic to want to learn more about themselves. I would recommend this book to any clinical psychologist, practitioner or trainer, who is looking for ways to foster personal development, whether for themselves or for trainees."
Dr Gabrielle Syme, counsellor and psychotherapist, BACP Fellow
"This is a 360 degree book. It is highly experiential, academic, research-based, up-to-date, literature savvy, personal, professional, anecdotal and very accessible. Personal development can no longer linger on the periphery of clinical psychology training - this book moves it centre stage. ... It's as relevant to all training in the Helping Professions as it is to clinical psychology training."
Dr Michael Carroll, Chartered Counselling Psychologist, BACP Senior Registered Practitioner and BACP Fellow
“The book provides useful suggestions for how personal development can be addressed in training and beyond. A particular strength is that it brings together a range of perspectives including not only trainers and supervisors but trainees and mental health service users too.”
Dr David Harper, University of East London
“This a well timed and significant book. It reminds us of the importance of the human selves in the psychotherapeutic relationship. I warmly commend this book.”
Professor Peter Kinderman, University of Liverpool
Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors vii
Acknowledgements xiii
1 Personal Development and Clinical Psychology 1
Jan Hughes and Sheila Youngson
2 Personal Development in Clinical Psychology: The Context 8
Sheila Youngson
3 What is Personal Development and Why is it Important? 24
Jan Hughes
4 A Model of Personal Development Processes 46
Sheila Youngson and Jan Hughes
5 ‘If They Don’t Know Themselves, They Can’t Help You Find Yourself, Can They Really?’ Service User Perspectives on Personal Development of Clinical Psychologists 62
Sheila Youngson, Rebecca Hames and Tracey Holley in collaboration with Charmaine Riley, Geoff, Judy and Margaret
6 Power and Identity: Considerations for Personal and Professional Development 75
Sarah Davidson and Nimisha Patel 75
7 Supervision and Personal Development 89
Joyce Scaife
8 Therapy and Personal Development 108
Caroline Rake
9 Personal Development in a Group Setting 124
Fiona Smith, Sheila Youngson and Garry Brownbridge
10 Evaluating Personal Development in Clinical Psychology Training 147
Sheila Youngson with David Green
11 Personal Development in Clinical Psychology Training – ‘The Story So Far . . .’ 168
Clea Horner, Sheila Youngson and Jan Hughes
12 Processes in Personal Development in Training: The Trainee’s Experience 188
Jan Hughes and Sheila Youngson (with contributions from Kevin Baker, Steven Coles, Kathryn Dykes, Simon Platts, Nick Shelley, Stephanie Sneider, Vicky Tozer)
13 The Present and the Future 202
Sheila Youngson with Jan Hughes
Index 214
