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Continuing professional development for clinical psychologists : a practical handbook
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Malden, MA : BPS Blackwell, 2006
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9781405123976

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Summary

Summary

This handbook provides a practical self-help guide to continuing professional development for clinical psychologists.

Takes a 'hands-on' approach, addressing the many practical issues in identifying, evaluating and meeting continuing professional development needs.
Outlines the importance of life-long learning for clinical psychologists.
Explores the continuing professional development needs of clinical psychologists at different stages of their careers.
Includes a chapter on the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and its implications for applied psychologists.

Gives examples of good practice; considers likely future developments in the field.


Author Notes

Laura Golding is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Tutor for the NHS-funded North West (England) Clinical Psychology Continuing Professional Development Scheme. She has had a long-standing interest in and involvement with pre- and post-qualification training in clinical psychology. She is a member of the BPS Board of Examiners in Clinical Psychology and Committee on Training in Clinical Psychology and also of the Division of Clinical Psychology's CPD Sub-Committee. Her clinical work is with adults with a learning disability.

Ian Gray is Clinical Director of the Lancaster University Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology. He has a significant role in professional training locally, regionally and nationally. He coordinates, jointly with Laura Golding, the Professional Issues teaching on the Lancaster University Doctoral Programme. His interest in CPD also stems from his responsibility for clinical psychology supervisor training, and his management responsibilities within the NHS.


Table of Contents

Contents
Dedication
List of Contributors
Foreword
Tony Butterworth
Acknowledgements
Chapter One What a Difference a Day MakesLaura Golding and Ian Gray
Chapter Two CPD: Why Bother?David Green
Chapter Three The NHS Policy ContextIan Gray
Chapter Four A Practical Guide to Meeting CPD NeedsGundi Kiemle (with special contributions by Ian Gray, Polly Kaiser, Laura Golding & Carol Collins)
Chapter Five CPD and Newly Qualified StaffAngela Latham and Karla Toye
Chapter Six Continuing Professional Development Mid-CareerAnna Daiches and Chrissie Verduyn and Annie Mercer
Chapter Seven CPD and Service ManagersAmanda Caine and Laura Golding
Chapter Eight Evaluating CPD: A Practical Framework Illustrated with SupervisionDerek Milne and Ian James and Alia Sheikh
Chapter Nine The British Psychological Society and CPDZenobia Nadirshaw and Ian Gray and Laura Golding
Chapter Ten The Multiprofessional ContextClaire Grout
Chapter Eleven The NHS Knowledge and Skills FrameworkRichard Toogood
Chapter Twelve Conclusions and Future DirectionsLaura Golding and Ian Gray