Prevention in Psychology : An Introduction to the Prevention Practice Kit

Prevention in Psychology: An Introduction to the Prevention Practice KitRobert K. Conyne, Ph.D.University of CincinnatiArthur M. Horne, Ph.D. University of GeorgiaKatherine A. Raczynski, M.A.University of GeorgiaThis first book in the Prevention Practice Kit overviews the prevention field, the Kit contents, and it 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. Essential competencies needed for delivering prevention programs are identified, such as the collaborative attitude and skills necessary to cross boundaries between health and mental health professionals and between scientific and community experts. All this attention to prevention concepts and skills culminates in an extensive application of prevention focused on bullying, so that readers can see an illustration of how prevention practice can occur. Finally, to further boost applied practice, examples are sprinkled throughout the book accompanied by a set of learning exercises. An extensive set of references concludes the book.