This readable, reader-friendly book blends theory, research and application in a clear and concise manner. It
adeptly reflects the value base of community psychology.
Major principles, strategies and ethical guidelines, classical and current research are presented with programmatic
applications and interventions utilizing the community psychology approach. Strategies and methods include coping
skills, consultation approaches, program evaluation, and Internet usage, as well as others.
For readers who want to learn more about Community Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Services Theory
and Practice.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. An Overview of Community Psychology.
2. The Ecological Model: Person-in-Context.
3. Prevention.
4. Crises and Coping.
5. Social Support and Self-Help.
6. Consultation.
7. Program Evaluation.
8. Community Change: The Politics of Intervention and Empowerment.
9. Strategies for Change.
10. The Changing Face of Community in the Information Age.
11. The Future of Community Psychology: Training for the Twenty-First Century.