Prevention Psychology: Enhancing Personal and Social Well-Being

Author:   John L. Romano
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
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9781433817915


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   01 August 2014
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   John L. Romano
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
Imprint:   American Psychological Association
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.560kg
ISBN:  

9781433817915


ISBN 10:   1433817918
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   01 August 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
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Acknowledgments Introduction History of Prevention Prevention Theories for Behavior Change Protective Factors:  Promoting Strengths and Building Positive Behaviors Social Justice and Public Policy Advocacy Prevention Applications in Educational Settings Prevention Applications in Community and Medical Settings Recommendations for Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Prevention Interventions Prevention Ethics, Education, and Funding Mapping an Agenda for the Future of Prevention Psychology Appendix A: American Psychological Association Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology Appendix B: Prevention Resources References Index About the Author

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John L. Romano, PhD, is a professor of educational psychology in the Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology Program at the University of Minnesota. He is also a licensed psychologist, and served two terms on the Minnesota Board of Psychology.   Dr. Romano received his undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees from LeMoyne College (Syracuse, NY), Pennsylvania State University, and Arizona State University, respectively. He is cofounder of the Prevention Section of APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), and he was the recipient of the Prevention Section's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.   Dr. Romano has also been recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Counseling Psychology by the Society of Counseling Psychology (2010). Romano holds APA Fellow status in APA Divisions 17 and 52 (International Psychology).   Dr. Romano was chairperson of the work group that produced the APA Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology. He has been principal investigator on several U.S. Department of Education school personnel training grants to promote safe and drug-free schools.   Dr. Romano has received research awards from the American Counseling Association, and he has authored numerous publications on prevention. He has served on several journal editorial boards in the United States and abroad.   As a former Peace Corps volunteer, Dr. Romano has maintained an international focus throughout his career, teaching and consulting abroad, and serving as assistant vice president for international scholarship at the University of Minnesota.  

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