Found in this section: 1. Overview of changes 2. Chapter-by-chapter changes __________________________________________________ 1. Overview of changes More streamlined approach to key chapters -- Changes in style and organization will make for easier reading and more direct focus on the most useful applied information. Uses and pitfalls of online resources -- A new section gives specific students practical guidance about how professional, ethical and clinical issues can be enhanced or undermined through online resources and activities. These issues are highlighted throughout the text. Ethics and professionalism -- Discussion of formal ethical codes and conduct is integrated with greater attention to and targeted exercises addressing core, personal ethical identity and professional commitment. Expanded Discussion of Post Internship Employment and educational opportunities -- Because internships are often capstone experiences students want more information and guidance in pursuing jobs or future studies in the field.
The final chapters on concluding the internship will have an expanded discussion of this subject with practical tips for finding employment __________________________________________________ 2. Chapter-by-chapter changes Chapter 1: Based on feedback from users, the material on selecting an internship from Chapter 1 will be placed in the Appendix. The focus of the new Chapter 1 will be on starting out, making the most of the experience and using the text. Chapter 2: The discussion of fees is shortened. The discussion of treatment effectiveness is updated with greater attention to competency based education and training. Chapter 3: Shortened and more direct in regard to key issues while changes in ethical codes and certain legal matters will be updated with new case information. Greater emphasis placed on exploring and developing one''s personal ethical identity and commitment as part of establishing a professional identity and personal standard. Within the professionalism discussion, a special new section will be devoted to online issues as they relate to professional identity, ethical conduct, personal safety and other matters.
Chapter 4: Less attention on reviewing the research on supervision and more attention will be given to how interns can make the most of the supervisory experience and deal with any conflicts that might arise. Chapter 5: This chapter will be shortened with less discussion of theoretical literature, semantics and research and more emphasis on personal growth and exploration of diversity issues as they apply in clinical work and experience. Discussion of development of White identity is eliminated. Chapter 6 : The discussion of SOAP format will be improved while DART format notes will be reduced. Chapter 7: Self care and clinical efficacy discussion will be enhanced as will effects of clinical work on family life. Chapter 8: Online risks will receive added discussion. Chapter 9: The basic structure will be the same with updates to the literature Chapter 10: More discussion of future employment preparation and opportunities will be added. Chapter 11: Streamlined content.