Overview

This new work, a companion volume to Adult Psychiatry in Family and Child Law , examines all relevant aspects of adult and child psychology in relation to family and child care law. Psychology deals with behaviour - and the behaviour of parents, other carers and children in relation to one another and the world at large has obvious interest to the courts which need to determine issues coming before them. The book adopts a practical approach and explains psychological concepts, including the measurements employed, so that professionals working in this area can gain an informed understanding of the subject matter. Where there is an overlap between psychology and psychiatry, this is given further detailed consideration. Psychology in Family and Child Law is essential reading for those professionals who need to identify psychological issues, instruct the relevant experts and evaluate psychological evidence when it is presented to them.

Full Product Details

Author:   B. Mahendra ,  Celest van Rooyen
Publisher:   Jordan Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Family Law
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781846610677

ISBN 10:   1846610672
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   01 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Part I- GeneralThe psychologist in family and child law Methodology Psychological testing Childhood abuse and emotionalharm Understanding emotional harm Childhood sexual abuse Parental alienation Understanding attachmentUnderstanding defence mechanisms Maladaptive personality development Psychological treatmentPart II-Disorders of childhood and adolescenceCommon childhood disturbances Emotional impairment and disorders Adjustment difficulties Mentalretardation and learning difficulties Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) Behavioural disordersEating disorders Pervasive developmental disorders SummaryPart III- Adult mental healthIntroduction Stress related disorders Anxiety based disorders Affective disorders Personality disordersPsychosis Substance related disorders Impulse control disorders Factitious disorders Summary of adultdisordersAppendix I Some specimen instructions Appendix II Psychometric tests and questionnaires Bibliography

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Celest Van Rooyen, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Canterbury Psychological ClinicDr Bala Mahendra, Consultant Psychiatrist and Barrister, London

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