Prevention in Psychology: An Introduction to the Prevention Practice Kit

by Robert K. Conyne (Editor), Arthur M Horne (Editor), Katherine A. Raczynski (Editor)

Overview

This first book in the Prevention Practice Kit overviews the prevention field and Kit contents, and highlights key points emerging through the historical evolution of prevention. It gives special attention to elements that are infused throughout all books: a systemic, ecological approach and community and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452257952
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/20/2012
Series:	Prevention Practice Kit
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Robert K. Conyne, Ph.D., William A. Allen Boeing Endowed Chair & Distinguished Professor, Seattle University, 2013-14 and Professor Emeritus from the University of Cincinnati, is a licensed psychologist, clinical counselor, and fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) and the American Psychological Association. He has amassed 42 years of professional experience as a university professor and department head, counselor, administrator, consultant, and trainer, and, most recently, as a consultant to military personnel and their families at U.S. installations both at home and overseas. Bob has received many awards, including Eminent Career Award from the ASGW; Lifetime Achievement Award in Prevention, Society of Counseling Psychology of the APA; Distinguished Alumni Award of Distinction from Purdue University; and has been designated a Soros International Scholar. He was the 2009 president of the APA's Division of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy, and in 1996 was president of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. With over 200 scholarly publications and presentations including 14 books in his areas of expertise (group work, prevention, and ecological counseling), along with broad international consultation in these areas, Bob is recognized as an expert in working with people and systems. With colleague (and wife), Lynn S. Rapin, Ph.D., he also helps people plan and prepare psychologically for their upcoming retirement, using the holistic approach they developed, "Charting Your Personal Future." His most recent publication is the Prevention Practice Kit, co-edited with Arthur M. Horne, Ph.D., immediately preceded by the Handbook of Group Counseling (edited, Oxford University Press, 2011). Forthcoming is the Group Work Practice Kit (edited, Sage). In all these edited books, Bob also authored contributions.

Arthur M. Horne is currently Dean of the College of Education and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia, Athens. He obtained his Ph D in counseling and Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois university, and his masters and bachelor's from the University of Florida, Gainesville. He is widely known in the area of bullying, working with youth, boys, and prevention.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Importance of Prevention - Robert Conyne, Arthur Horne & Katherine Raczynski
The Prevalence of Mental, Behavioral, and Substance Use Disorders
The Importance of Prevention to Mental Health and Education Practitioners
Chapter 2. History and Present Status of Prevention: Challenges Remain
Chapter 3. Definitions of Prevention
Chapter 4. Competencies Needed for Prevention Proficiency
Chapter 5. Prevention in Practice
Chapter 6. Some Possible Directions
Chapter 7. Coming Attractions: Stay Tuned for Next Books in the Kit