The Modern Scientist-practitioner - Lane, David A. Corrie, Sarah

"The Modern Scientist-Practitioner" argues for a radical rethink of, how we understand the science-practice relationship and the notion of the scientist-practitioner model. Drawing on the latest innovations and research from the fields of anthropology, industry, philosophy, psychology and science, David Lane and Sarah Corrie present a new vision of the scientist-practitioner model that is dynamic, contextualized and synergistic. The subjects covered include: Innovation and Improvization - The Unacknowledged World of the Creative Scientist-Practitioner; What Kind of Scientists are We? - Re-examining the Nature of Scientific knowledge; Acquiring the Art of Reasoning - Straddling the Worlds of Rigour and Meaning; Arriving at Shared Psychological Narratives - Formulation and Explanation; The Scientist-Practitioner in Applied Psychology Settings; and Learning for Tomorrow - Professional Survival in an Uncertain World. This timely and thought-provoking book, will appeal to professionals at all stages of their careers, including psychologists of all disciplines, researchers, educators, policy-makers, health care professionals and students.

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Constructing Stories, Telling Tales: A Guide to Formulation in Applied Psychology - Corrie, Sarah Lane, David A.

Formulation remains one of the most important activities that those using psychological approaches undertake as part of their work. Arguably, however, formulation is an activity that remains poorly understood. In a current climate demanding quick fix solutions there is a tendency, which the authors refuse, towards over-simplification. Instead this book sets out to explore the challenging complexity of psychological formulation.By drawing on a wide range of sources from psychology and the arts the authors find ways to honour the stories clients tell yet offer key psychological insights to facilitate change. They provide a clear guide to enable the reader to think about the purpose of their work with clients, the perspectives which inform it and the process used to ensure effective outcomes.The chapters, supported by exercises on key issues, examine key debates on the role of formulation in professional practice, a framework for developing a systematic approach to formulation and a detailed account of the purpose, perspective and process of formulation. Guest contributions are included from various fields of practice including: clinical, coaching, educational, forensic, occupational, and from the arts.The book will enable all practitioners (whatever the stage of their career) who need to work with client stories to find new ways to enhance their practice.

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