Temperament in Clinical Practice
“Temperament in Clinical Practice” by Stella Chess, published by Guilford Press in May 1995, is a revised edition comprising 315 pages. This book explores the systematic study of temperament in children, focusing on its implications for both normal and pathological development. The authors, Drs. Chess and Thomas, draw on decades of research to provide insights into how clinicians can identify temperamental characteristics during diagnostic evaluations and utilize this information for the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of empirical and theoretical issues related to temperament, emphasizing its clinical applications. The book is tailored for mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, pediatricians, nurses, and educators, making it a valuable resource for both seasoned practitioners and trainees. By addressing the clinical use of temperament knowledge, this volume fills a unique niche in the literature, offering guidance on integrating temperament assessment into therapeutic practices.
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Pioneers in the systematic study of temperament in children, and its significance for pathological and normal development, Drs. Chess and Thomas have been conducting research in this area since 1956. While this volume addresses empirical and theoretical issues of the authors’ work in this area, its emphasis is on presenting the ways in which the clinician can identify temperamental characteristics in diagnostic work’ups and how he or she can use this information for prevention and treatment of psychological disorders. This book is unique in its focus on the clinical use of knowledge about temperament, a subject which no other book addresses exclusively. The book is directed at the clinician in mental health ? the psychiatrist, psychologist, and social worker ? as well as the pediatrician, nurse, and educator. It may be used by experienced practitioners as well as trainees in the mental health fields.
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