Clinical Psychology

16 Community Psychology

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What is unique about a community psychology
   perspective?


2. What historical factors contributed to the
   community psychology movement?


3. Discuss the various types of prevention. How is
   prevention research conducted?
   4. What are the major forms of intervention used
   by community psychologists?
   5. What issues are likely to confront the field of
   community psychology in the future?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Perspectives and History
The Community Psychology Perspective
Chronology and Catalyzing Events

Key Concepts
Ecological Levels of Analysis
The Concept of Community Mental Health
The Concept of Prevention
BOX16-1:Clinical Psychologist Perspective:
Kristin Hawley, Ph.D.
BOX16-2:Focus on Clinical Applications:
The High/Scope Perry Preschool Program
BOX16-3:Focus on Clinical Applications:
The JOBS Program
BOX16-4:Focus on Clinical Applications: Primary
Prevention Mental Health Programs for
Children and Adolescents
Empowerment
Diversity

BOX16-5:Graduate Student Perspective:

Shawn C.T. Jones, M.H.S

Social Intervention Concepts

Methods of Intervention and Change

Consultation

Community Alternatives to Hospitalization

Intervention in Early Childhood

Self-Help

Paraprofessionals

Concluding Comments

Questions of Effectiveness

Values, Power, and Civil Rights

The Training of Community Psychologists

The Future of Prevention

CHAPTER SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

WEB SITES OF INTEREST

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