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Prevention in Psychology
An Introduction to the Prevention Practice Kit

Edited by:

Robert K. Conyne - Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati
Arthur M. Horne - University of Georgia, USA
Katherine Raczynski - University of Georgia, USA

Other Titles in:
Community Mental Health | Counseling Agency Management | Social Work Administration

December 2012 | 80 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This first book in the Prevention Practice Kit overviews the prevention field, the 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 multidisciplinary collaboration.

Robert Conyne, Arthur Horne & Katherine Raczynski

Chapter 1. The Importance of Prevention

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

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Robert K. Conyne

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... More About Author

Arthur M. Horne

Arthur M. Horne is currently Dean of the College of Education and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia, Athens. He obtained his PhD 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. More About Author

Katherine A. Raczynski

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