According to the American Psychological Association, "clinical-psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and alleviate maladjustment, disability, and discomfort as well as to promote human adaptation, adjustment, and personal development.
Clinical Psych focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels."
Argosy University offers both a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical-Psychology. These degree programs emphasize the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential in the formation of professional psychologists.
This section contains information links for anybody interested in becoming a clinical psychologist, or anybody wanting to find out more about what clinical psychologists do.
This information will relate predominately to the practice of clinical-psychology in the USA & UK; however, I hope to include related information from other countries in due course.
USA:
American Psychological Association: Society of Clinical-Psychology
This section is dedicated to the move towards what is known as web 2.0. Web 2.0 links people, it's a place where people contribute, share, collaborate and learn. To access some of the links below, you may have to register and/or login.
Facebook group with over 500 members. Group description: Calling all budding Clinical Psychologists! Qualified and non-qualified please join to discuss relevant job vacancies, interview advice and general issues surrounding Clinical Psych.
"In the Room" is an insightful and engaging blog written and hosted by clinical psychologist Chris Allan. The blog provides a forum for discussion of therapeutic technique, including cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic technique. The focus of the blog is on psychotherapeutic technique and issues in the room rather than case or theoretical discussions.
The Clinical Psychologist
Michael Flaherty discusses his life and work as a clinical psychologist.
Recommended Reading
Contemporary Clinical-Psychology by Thomas G. Plante
Book Description
Contemporary Clinical-Psychology presents a broad-spectrum overview of clinical-psychology. Featuring a detailed review of the history, scientific foundations, and theoretical orientation of the field as it highlights the activities, roles, and responsibilities of today's clinical psychologist. Book highlights include chapter-ending "Big Picture" synopses and lists of key points and terms to ensure understanding of the material covered, unique "Real Students, Real Questions" section, featuring actual questions asked by clinical-psychology students and first hand input from a diverse cross section of professionals about embarking on a career in clinical-psychology.
This particular Kindle collection consists of classic articles and book chapters about psychotherapy from such luminaries as Carl Rogers, Albert Bandura, Albert Ellis and Thomas Szasz. See following link for full details.