Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone NC 28608-2109, USA.
J Clin Psychol. 2010 May;66(5):549-61. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20687.
Living and practicing psychology in a small, rural community has opportunities and challenges. We describe the context of rural communities and identify several of those challenges and opportunities. A case study demonstrates the influence of multigenerational involvement, complex professional and social situations, and the potential difficulties facing the responsible clinician. We suggest both a theoretical perspective and specific procedures for treating prototypical cases in a rural practice.
在一个小的农村社区中生活和从事心理学工作既有机会也有挑战。我们描述了农村社区的背景，并确定了其中的一些挑战和机会。一个案例研究说明了多代人参与、复杂的专业和社会情况以及负责任的临床医生可能面临的困难的影响。我们提出了一种理论视角，并为在农村实践中治疗典型病例提出了具体程序。
