A Psychological Approach to Disfigurement

This book begins by presenting an overview of
research into the social implications, emotional
distress and coping related to disfigurement. The
establishment and evaluation of a prototype
disfigurement support unit is detailed in three
studies, all conducted in the context of ''real
world'' clinical practice. A survey of burn injured
individuals investigates to what extent there is a
need for a psychological service. This is followed
by an examination of the clinical concerns presented
by individual adults referred to the unit. A
cognitive behavioural intervention is then described
and evaluated, highlighting significant improvement
in psychological functioning. Quantitative as well
as qualitative methods are employed and
illustrations with quotes from users bring the
subject matter to life. Issues related to uptake of
psychological help, the active ingredient in therapy
and areas in need of future research are discussed.

Autorentext
Dr Liv Kleve studied psychology at the Universities of Bergen, Norway and Hull, UK. She is employed in the NHS as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and is also an accredited cbt therapist. She has worked across a range of clinical specialties and has a particular interest in service development and evidence based practice.

Klappentext
This book begins by presenting an overview of research into the social implications, emotional distress and coping related to disfigurement. The establishment and evaluation of a prototype disfigurement support unit is detailed in three studies, all conducted in the context of 'real world' clinical practice. A survey of burn injured individuals investigates to what extent there is a need for a psychological service. This is followed by an examination of the clinical concerns presented by individual adults referred to the unit. A cognitive behavioural intervention is then described and evaluated, highlighting significant improvement in psychological functioning. Quantitative as well as qualitative methods are employed and illustrations with quotes from users bring the subject matter to life. Issues related to uptake of psychological help, the active ingredient in therapy and areas in need of future research are discussed.