Core Skills for the Casc

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.

"A useful resource for people who plan to sit the examination. ...The contents of the book are comprehensive, practical, concise, and easy to read. The book consists of just 80 pages so it should not take long to grasp the essence of the examination." - East Asian Archives of Psychiatry (Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists)

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 PhD 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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