Introduction to Clinical Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach

The second edition of Introduction to Clinical Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach by University of Ottawa authors John Hunsley and Catherine M. Lee introduces students to the theories and practices of clinical psychology and conveys the important work done by clinical psychologists. This text is designed to be helpful not only to those who will go on to careers in clinical psychology, but also to those who will choose other career paths.

John Hunsley is a professor in the clinical psychology program at the University of Ottawa and is the director of the program. Dr. Hunsley teaches graduate courses in Clinical Research Methods and Psychological Assessment. Dr. Hunsley?s research interests focus on the delivery of psychological services and the scientific basis of psychological assessment. He has authored over 90 articles, chapters, and books on these topics. Dr. Hunsley is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and its Clinical Psychology Section. He has received the CPA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology. From 2007?2010 he served as the editor of Canadian Psychology; he has also served on the editorial board of Assessment, Journal of Personality Assessment, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, and Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice.

Catherine M. Lee is Interim Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Lee teaches graduate courses in Psychology of the Family, Evidence-Based Services for Children and Families, and Psychological Assessment. Her research interests focus on family functioning, the involvement of fathers in the family, and co-parenting. She has authored over 50 articles, chapters, and books on these topics. Dr. Lee is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). She is an ad hoc reviewer for many granting agencies and scholarly journals and she serves on the editorial boards of Canadian Psychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. She is the former Chair of the Clinical Section of the CPA and was President of the CPA in 2008?2009.