What is Rural? -- Cultural Competence and Rural America -- Rural Americans -- The Psychological Landscape of Rural America : Values, Culture, and Norms -- Health in Rural America -- Healthcare in Rural America -- An Ethical Framework -- Ethics in Rural Practice -- A Road Map for Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Practice -- Dual Roles, Multiple Relationships : No One Is a Stranger Here -- Confidentiality and Privacy : Small Town Secrets -- The Generalist : Competencies and Necessity -- Life as a Rural Clinician : Isolation, Impairment, and Self-care -- Clinical Practice in Insular Communities -- Recruitment and Retention -- Defining Rural Mental Healthcare -- From Collaboration to Co-location : Integrated, Whole-person Care in Rural America -- Telehealth : Advances, Advantages, and Limitations -- Creating a Culture : Decreasing Stigma, Increasing Wellness -- Closing Thoughts.

"Psychology in Rural America provides readers with theoretical underpinnings, practical applications, and empirically-based knowledge of the practice of psychology in rural communities. Dr. Boilen explores the similarities and differences within and across rural American communities to provide a framework for understanding this vast and varied population. Focusing on the ethical considerations unique to these communities, chapters use illustrative case examples, useful exercises, and personal anecdotes to highlight obstacles unique to rural areas. Finally, the book emphasizes the opportunity to be innovative and creative in rural practice, demonstrating how rural practices hold promise for cutting edge advancements in the field of psychology. This book will serve practitioners, students, and researchers as a primer, handbook, and roadmap for the challenging, and rewarding, clinical work that awaits in rural America"-- Provided by publisher.

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