This guide helps psychology students understand the practicum experience. In 11 chapters, psychologists from the US describe what to expect, characteristics of the helping relationship, developing rapport with clients, confidentiality and other ethical issues, psychopathology and the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, medication, special issues in working with children, and mental health professions. This edition has updated chapters and a new chapter on aging. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)