In this collection of articles spanning 65 years as a clinical psychologist, Nick A. Cummings selects articles that heralded often far in advance each phase of clinical psychology's evolution to the present. A pioneer in effecting change, Cummings established the first free-standing professional school of clinical psychology, demonstrated that medical utilization was reduced with psychotherapy, was an early proponent of universal healthcare, fought for the inclusion of psychotherapy in National Health Insurance, established Biodyne, the first private managed care firm for mental health coverage, and battled to maintain psychological services for children against the trend toward medication. This resource will teach not just the history of psychology, but what lies ahead.
| ISBN: | 9781032926742 |
| Publication date: | 14th October 2024 |
| Author: | Nicholas Cummings |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | World Library of Mental Health |
| Genres: |
Psychotherapy Mental health law Health psychology Philosophy of mind Psychology |
In this collection of articles spanning 65 years as a clinical psychologist, Nick A. Cummings selects articles that heralded often far in advance each phase of clinical psychology's evolution to the present. A pioneer in effecting change, Cummings established the first free-standing professional school of clinical psychology, demonstrated that medical utilization was reduced with psychotherapy, was an early proponent of universal healthcare, fought for the inclusion of psychotherapy in National Health Insurance, established Biodyne, the first private managed care firm for mental health coverage, and battled to maintain psychological services for children against the trend toward medication. This resource will teach not just the history of psychology, but what lies ahead.
Psyche's Prophet features in the following genres: Psychotherapy, Mental health law, Health psychology, Philosophy of mind, Psychology
Psyche's Prophet is available in Paperback, Ebook
Psyche's Prophet was written by Nicholas Cummings and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Psyche's Prophet has 224 pages
Yes it is part of World Library of Mental Health series
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