Author Description
A Critical New Approach For Learning And Thriving In A Field Of Change The Scope And Responsibilities Of Today's Genetic Counselors Exceed The Reasonable Capacity Of Any One Educational Resource. While The Field's First-year Curriculum May Be Relatively Fixed, The Landscape Of What Comes After That -- A Dizzying Mix Of Practice, Ethics, Research Design, And Professional Competencies -- Is Increasingly Broad. Advanced Genetic Counseling Offers An Overdue Extension Of The Field's Core Curriculum. From Navigating Ethical Dilemmas And Potential Conflicts Of Interest To Confronting The Biases And Patterns Of Thought That Can Limit Counselors' Interactions With Clients, It Prepares Readers To Face The Profession's Most Challenging Aspects With Confidence. Drawing On Techniques From Psychotherapy, Social Psychology, And Health Behavior, Advanced Genetic Counseling Is An Essential Resource For Trainees And Mid-career Professionals. It Offers A Roadmap Not Just For Addressing Client Needs, But For The Future Of Genetic Counseling Education.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how genetic counselors can navigate the expanding complexities of modern clinical practice, ethics, and professional development beyond foundational training. The authors, Barbara B. Biesecker, Kathryn F. Peters, and Robert Resta, utilize their extensive expertise to bridge the gap between basic genetic education and the nuanced demands of contemporary practice. They present a framework that integrates techniques from psychotherapy, social psychology, and health behavior to address the evolving responsibilities of the profession.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Strategies for managing ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest
- Methodologies for identifying and mitigating cognitive biases in clinical interactions
- Frameworks for professional growth and research design
- Applications of social psychology and health behavior models in counseling
Scope Limits
- Does not cover basic first-year genetic curriculum or introductory clinical genetics
- Does not provide exhaustive technical data on specific genetic disorders
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a critical resource for mid-career professionals and trainees seeking to expand their clinical competency. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the psychological frameworks provided for managing complex client interactions.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190626437
ISBN-13:
9780190626433
Psychology
Professional Development
Healthcare
Medical
Ethics
Genetics