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125th Anniversary of the American Psychological Association: Accomplishments and Challenges
Special issue of the APA journal American Psychologist, Vol. 72, No. 8, November 2017. Articles discuss APA's 125-year history, issues of policy involvement, relations with the media, involvement with the courts, and developments related to social justice, education, science, practice, and publications.
Violence Risk Assessment and Psychological Treatment in Correctional and Forensic Settings: Advances in Research and Practice [PDF]
This article introduces the special section on correctional and criminal justice psychology appearing in the August 2016 issue of the APA journal Psychological Services.
APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology
This 5-volume handbook reflects the state-of-the-art in clinical psychology: science, practice, research, and training.
APA College Dictionary of Psychology, Second Edition
The American Psychological Association is excited to offer the second edition of its popular, compact, and economical student's dictionary. With some 5,500 entries—over 500 more than the original edition—the second edition continues to feature clear and authoritative definitions that provide basic coverage from across 90 subdisciplines of psychology.
Psychotherapy Theories and Techniques
Intended for students and practitioners, this volume provides a unique look at contemporary psychotherapy theory and the specific interventions associated with each orientation.
APA Dictionary of Lifespan Developmental Psychology
This well-focused abridgment of the critically acclaimed APA Dictionary of Psychology is specifically tailored for scholars and students who focus on the field of developmental psychology. The basic lexicon of development across the lifespan is illuminated in theories, biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial.
Archives of Scientific Psychology: A New Journal for a New Era [PDF]
Inaugural editorial by Archives of Scientific Psychology editors Harris Cooper and Gary R. VandenBos about this new journal.
APA Dictionary of Clinical Psychology
An invaluable resource, the APA Dictionary of Clinical Psychology answers the needs of clinical psychologists, whether they work in health or mental health clinics; in independent or group practices; or as consultants to professionals in such fields as medicine, law, social work, and consumer relations.
Three Approaches to Psychotherapy With a Female Client: The Next Generation
In this DVD, three leading therapists demonstrate three different therapeutic orientations with a single female client.
Three Approaches to Psychotherapy With a Male Client: The Next Generation
In this DVD, three leading therapists demonstrate three different therapeutic orientations with a single male client.
History of Psychotherapy, Second Edition
Published 20 years ago, the first edition of History of Psychotherapy (1992) is still considered the most comprehensive and authoritative resource on the subject. Building on the success of its predecessor, this new edition provides timely updates to reflect both the continuity and change in psychotherapy and features additional theory, research, practice, and training. Focusing on critical turning points, 78 eminent authors examine the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on the development of psychotherapy. Each chapter highlights the historical roots, current manifestations, and future directions of the field. New to this edition are discussions on the emergence of multiculturalism, neuroscience, couples therapy, pharmacotherapy, spirituality and religion, and specialized research centers. Scholarly but engaging, comprehensive but accessible, this updated classic will prove ideal for students, practitioners, and libraries alike.
Clinical Geropsychology
This APA book provides invaluable guidance for working with aging populations.
