Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470683453
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304


Description:
Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual
Disabilities brings together contributions from leading
proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual
disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and
prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the
delivery of treatment approaches, and the effectiveness of
treatment.




Offers a detailed guide to available therapies for adults with
intellectual disabilities




Includes case illustrations to demonstrate therapies in
action




Provides up-to-date coverage of current research in the
field




Puts forward a consideration of the wider contexts for
psychological therapy including the relationship with social
deprivation, general health, and the cost effectiveness of
treatment




Places individual interventions in the context of the
person?s immediate social network including families and
carers




Includes contributions from leading proponents from around the
world