The Essential Practitioner's Handbook of Personal Construct Psychology [Paperback]

This is a concise paperback version of the authoritative International Handbook of Personal Construct Psychology, focusing on the practical elements of that volume. Ideal for the individual practitioner, this selection of chapters covers the basic theory of personal constructs; the many skills and tools used by personal construct psychologists; its general application to psychotherapy and counselling; as well as many specific applications such as cross-cultural understanding, post-traumatic stress, children, teacher education, organizational change, nursing and family therapy.

This is an indispensable guide to theory and skills for those wishing to use the personal construct psychology approach in their practice. It will appeal to a wide range of professionals such as psychologists, teachers, psychiatrists, nurses, system engineers and managers.

About the Editor.

International Advisory Panel.

List of Contributors.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Section I: What Personal Construct Psychology Is All About.

Chapter 1: George Alexander Kelly: The Man and his Theory (Fay Fransella and Robert A. Neimeyer).

Chapter 2: The Logic of Passion (Don Bannister).

Chapter 3: The Power of a Good Theory (Sean Brophy, Fay Fransella and Nick Reed).

Section II: What Are Some of PCP’s Techniques?

Chapter 4: Some Skills and Tools for Personal Construct Users (Fay Fransella).

Chapter 5: A Range of Elicitation Methods to Suit Client and Purpose (Pam Denicolo).

Chapter 6: The Repertory Grid Technique (Richard C. Bell).

Chapter 7: Making Sense of Dependency (Beverly M. Walker).

Chapter 8: Expertise and Expert Systems: Emulating Psychological Processes (Mildred L.G. Shaw and BrianlF