ABORTION COUNSELING by Rachel Needle, Lenore E. A. Walker ( 9780826102577 )

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Title:

ABORTION COUNSELING
A CLINICIAN'S GUIDE TO PSYCHOLOGY, LEGISLATION, POLITICS, AND COMPETENCY

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0826102573

ISBN 13:

9780826102577

Publisher:

SPRINGER PUBLISHING CO INC

Pub. date:

1 August, 2007

Pages:

272

Description:

Takes a look at the political and psychological possibilities and necessity for abortion counseling. This book tackles both sides of this issue to reach an understanding of what women face when they make this choice. It helps understand emotional and cognitive competencies of women and teenage girls facing the decision to terminate a pregnancy.

Synopsis:

This unique resource for psychotherapists and counselors takes a look at the political and psychological possibilities and necessity for abortion counseling. It tackles both sides of this important issue to reach a clear understanding of what women face when they make this choice.It will help to understand the: emotional and cognitive competencies of women and teenage girls facing the decision to terminate a pregnancy; short and long-term psychological aftereffects of an abortion; cultural, moral, and religious issues; and, legal and historical background of abortion in the US.Case studies and appendices containing pre-abortion assessments, counselor scripts, and structured interview guidelines are included.

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Imprint:

Springer Publishing Co Inc

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Returnable

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