This VSI book is very focused on clinical psychology as a profession and gives an overview of the history, theoretical and practical orientation, current status and future direction of this discipline. Very useful and informative (esp outlining both the rewards & challenges when you are practicing one psychologist) for psychology graduates who are in consideration to pursue their next steps in this profession. (why clinical psychologist but not social worker? psychiatrist? paraprofessional in mental health field?) This 5-star review is to give credit to the author in captivating the essence of this profession and writing in a sophisticated manner without losing its humane and reader-friendly touch.
"But a psychologist can help to explore the unhelpful, confusing, or self-defeating things that we sometimes do, think, or feel. The essence of the clinical psychologist's work is a collaborative examination of what seems to be causing us emotional distress, and an active exploration of ways of tolerating, understanding, or alleviating this."