{"product_id":"genetic-counseling-practice-isbn-9780470183557","title":"Genetic Counseling Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resource\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. \u003ci\u003eGenetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills\u003c\/i\u003e is the first text to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen their skills to meet expanding practice demands. This timely resource not only helps readers further develop their abilities to gather relevant data and interpret it for patients, it also aids them in surpassing their usual role by truly understanding patient situations, incorporating patient values into clinical practice, providing in-depth support, and facilitating thoroughly informed, autonomous decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdited by an expert cross-disciplinary team consisting of a genetic counseling program director, a licensed psychologist, and a nurse\/bioethicist\/family social scientist, this authoritative reference provides specific and detailed instruction in addressing psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice and professional development and training issues of genetic counselors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvides a \u003ci\u003eprocess\u003c\/i\u003e view of genetic counselor service provision; i.e., skills that promote desired genetic counseling outcomes are emphasized (such as relationship skills, patient characteristics, client behaviors, and extra-clinical skills)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes experiential activities in every chapter to help readers apply concepts and skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDraws on the experience of widely recognized experts in genetic counseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapter authors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures numerous specific, real-life examples from clinical practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenetic Counseling Practice\u003c\/i\u003e addresses issues relevant to practicing genetic counselors as well as students of genetic counseling programs. In addition, oncology nurses, social workers, and psychologists working with genetic counseling patients and families; medical geneticists and physicians training in the field; and physician assistants will also benefit from this resource.\u003c\/p\u003e  CONTRIBUTORS vii  \u003cp\u003ePREFACE xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 INTRODUCTION 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBonnie S. LeRoy, Patricia McCarthy Veach, and Dianne M. Bartels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I GENETIC COUNSELING DYNAMICS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 COMPLICATED SHADOWS: A CRITIQUE OF AUTONOMY IN GENETIC COUNSELING 13\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert G. Resta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 ACTIVELY ENGAGING WITH PATIENTS IN DECISION MAKING 31\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrea Zanko and Michelle Fox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 RISK COMMUNICATION: A COMPLEX PROCESS 65\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eShannan DeLany Dixon and Yasmine L. Konheim-Kalkstein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 GRIEVING: AN INEVITABLE JOURNEY 95\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eElizabeth Gettig\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 FACING PATIENT ANGER 125\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBonnie Jeanne Baty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 RESISTANCE AND ADHERENCE: UNDERSTANDING THE PATIENT’S PERSPECTIVE 155\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJon Weil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 COUNTERTRANSFERENCE: MAKING THE UNCONSCIOUS CONSCIOUS 175\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJon Weil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II CLIENT CULTURAL AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 HONORING DIVERSITY: CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN GENETIC COUNSELING 201\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLinwood J. Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 GENETIC COUNSELING STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH FAMILIES 235\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeborah L. Eunpu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 DEVELOPMENTALLY BASED APPROACHES FOR COUNSELING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS 253\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStephanie Austin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 GENETIC COUNSELING FOR WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 281\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrenda Finucane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III GENETIC COUNSELOR DEVELOPMENT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 GENETIC COUNSELORS: CARING MINDFULLY FOR OURSELVES 307\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJune A. Peters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: REFLECTIVE GENETIC COUNSELING PRACTICE 353\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKimberly W. Zahm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 MOBILIZING GENETIC COUNSELOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS 381\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNancy P. Callanan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 401\u003c\/p\u003e \"Finally, the experience of the authors is evident in the writing and the book is underpinned by a wide range of current references. This is a comprehensive publication that will be of interest to genetic counsellors working in a range of settings.\" (Hum Genet, 2010)  \u003cp\u003e \"Who would read this volume? As the mantra of the time is genetic determinism, literally everyone could benefit from this book. For genetic counsellors, this volume would be a valuable textbook for their shelf. \" (Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 1 August 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eBonnie S LeRoy\u003c\/b\u003e, MS, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, \u0026amp; Development, University of Minnesota, USA  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia M Veach\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiane M Bartels\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Center for Bioethics, University of Minnesota, USA\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eThe first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resource\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. \u003ci\u003eGenetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills\u003c\/i\u003e is the first text to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen their skills to meet expanding practice demands. 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