This book gives advice and practical tips on how to prepare thoroughly for RCPsych's CASC exam, from six months before.
It explains a range of communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, and other preparation methods and presents twelve mock stations, with instructions, to enable trainees to practice the techniques and skills described in the book.
About the Author: About the authors: Dr James Woollard is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist.
He has held national policy development roles, and has taught and presented widely on technology in mental healthcare.
From early career training in neuro-linguistic programming, he has developed an interest in advanced communication skills and the link with therapeutic techniques.
Dr Josie Jenkinson is currently a higher specialist trainee in old age psychiatry.
She is a past Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Psychiatric Trainees' Committee and is currently completing a Ph D in service evaluation.
She has taught extensively at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
James and Josie developed the 'Core Adaptive Skills for CASC' course currently run at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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