Abortion counseling a clinician's guide to psychology, legislation, politics, and competency

Takes a look at the political and psychological possibilities and necessity for abortion counseling. This book tackles both sides of this issue to reach an understanding of what women face when they make this choice. It helps understand emotional and cognitive competencies of women and teenage girls...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Needle, Rachel B. (-)
Otros Autores: Walker, Lenore E.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer c2007.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798397306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • TOC Contents; Foreword by Nancy Felipe Russo; Preface: On a Personal Note; Introduction: Why We Wrote This Book; Acknowledgments; CH 1 Perspectives for the Mental Health Professional; CH 2 The Impact of Abortion Politics on Therapists; CH 3 Assessing Competency and Decision-Making Skills of the Client; CH 4 Facts, Not Myths, About Women's Reproductive Health; CH 5 Gauging Your Client's Emotional Regulation and Good Decision Making; CH 6 Is There a Post-Abortion Syndrome?; CH 7 A Model Program for Post-Abortion Counseling; CH 8 Impact of the Abortion Debate on Clinic Workers
  • CH 9 Summary and ConclusionsAppendix 1 Pre-Abortion Needs Assessment; Appendix 2 Legislative Summaries for the United States; IDX Index