Specialty Competencies in Geropsychology

This volume describes the foundational and functional competencies underlying geropsychology, the area in professional psychology that focuses on the psychological and behavioral aspects of aging. Because of the demand for competent psychological services growing within the United States as
a function of the aging of the population, the Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology recently has designated professional geropsychology as a specialty. Based in large part on the Pikes Peaks model for training in professional geropsychology, this
book includes multiple chapter authors under the expert editorship of Victor Molinari. As described in chapter 1, the ultimate goal of geropsychology is to apply scientific findings about psychological aging to improve the lives of older adults. Psychologists interested in working with older
adults will find this volume both educational and aspirational.

Author: Victor Molinari
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/15/2010
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780195385670

About the Author

Victor Molinari is a Professor in the Department of Aging and Mental Health at the University of South Florida's Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

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