Abnormal psychology Books

Book SynopsisThough our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits.The authors take the reader step by step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating the latest research as well as quotes from over 100 autistic contributors that bring that research to life. They also describe many aspects of autism that are not included in the current diagnostic criteria, such as autistic strengths and co-occurring disorders. Readers will learn about highly relevant topics, such as different types of empathy, sensory systems that are not well known, neuro-crash and burn out, and relative versus absolute thinking.This book provides a deep, current, and neurodiversity-affirmative understanding of the less obvious presentations of autism. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who is curious about autism. A clinical companion guide, Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, is available for clinicians who make mental health diagnoses.Trade Review"Is This Autism? is a towering accomplishment, bringing together the state of the art of scientific and clinical insights into autism with the lived experience and perspectives of autistic people. Sensitively written, meticulously observed, and profoundly compassionate, this book will transform your understanding of autism, whether you're a clinician, a family member, or an autistic person yourself." — Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity"Is This Autism? is just brilliant – genuinely one of the best books I have ever read! Drs. Henderson and Wayland embrace neuro-affirming practice, bringing together their clinical and life experience to give a richness that is much needed within the medical and therapeutic field of autism." — Barb Cook, MAut, DipHSc, developmental educator, Director NeuroEmploy Pty Ltd & NeuroDiversity Hub, founder Spectrum Women"Is This Autism? integrates the voices of autistic people and the latest research to provide a readable, empowering, and comprehensive resource for clinicians of all kinds. Its emphasis on autistic strengths and the value of neurodiversity is especially welcome." — Lauren Kenworthy, PhD, pediatric neuropsychologist, Director, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children’s National Hospital "You could spend years finding the patterns in first-person accounts of how autism manifests in various individuals – or you could read this book. As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, I wish it existed earlier. For other adult women seeking an autism evaluation, I would confidently recommend any clinician who reads this book and its companion guide. (That’s a big leap from my previous recommendation, which was to only see a clinician who has previously diagnosed another autistic woman!)" — Annie Kotowicz, author of What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum"This book presents a respectful, rich, and expansive description of what autism really looks like across individuals. It provides an invaluable resource to help clinicians move past the often inaccurate, restricted, and stereotypical expectations that have historically limited an appreciation for the full 'spectrum' of this diagnosis. It is a must-read for all neuropsychologists as well as all who work with this population whether we know it or not." — Kira Armstrong, pediatric neuropsychologist, co-editor of The Clinical Neuropsychologist’s Special Issue: Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders"Is This Autism? is a wonderful contribution to the field, guiding clinicians to better understand, appreciate, and describe autistic individuals as they support each unique individual’s journey of self-discovery through the assessment process." — Marilyn J. Monteiro, PhD, author of Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, second Edition (MIGDAS-2)"This book is a MASTERPIECE. The information is new, beautifully stated, organized, important, helpful. Just gorgeous. I love it very much." — Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child"I found the expertise in this book crucial for anyone interested in autism, a necessary resource for clinicians, researchers, and diagnosticians. Without hesitation, I rate it, to date, the most important work in the field." — Rachelle K. Sheely PhD, President RDI"Lived experiences, professional expertise, and research are carefully woven together in Is This Autism? – a must-read for ALL clinicians to enable them to recognize and better serve the often unseen and unheard autistic clients that come into their office." — Kim Clairy, OTR/L, autistic occupational therapist "Is This Autism? presents current autism research and relevant clinical guidance within an affirming, easy-to-understand framework." — Jeremy Sharp, PhD, licensed psychologist and host of The Testing Psychologist podcast"This amazing book is an indispensable tool for helping clinicians and parents understand and identify the less obvious presentations of autism. It is filled with practical wisdom rooted in the authors’ personal and clinical experience, as well as their enormous respect for neurodiversity. I’ve learned a ton that will make me a better psychologist!" — William Stixrud, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist and co-author, The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?"This groundbreaking book will revolutionize the way we think about autism. Well researched and well organized, Drs. Henderson and Wayland have created a definitive text that specifies and widens the lens through which we understand autism. This should be required reading for all professionals and lay people who want to understand the world of neurodiversity." — Dr Rita Eichenstein, neuropsychologist and author of Not What I Expected; Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children"Do you know what autism looks like in your neighbor, teacher, coworker, or aunt? An abundance of quotes and real-life examples bring neurodiversity to life in this exceptional book that does not disappoint." — Theresa M. Regan, PhD, author of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults"Is This Autism? is revolutionary in its empowering messages for clinicians and for individuals with autistic brains, alike. Drs. Henderson and Wayland are clearly changing the conversation about how autism is understood and diagnosed, and the world is a better place for it. If you have any interest in autism (and even if you don’t!), this book is truly a must-read! I assure you: You have never read another one like it." — Karin Varblow, MD, pediatrician"Is This Autism? takes you on a personally guided tour into the hearts and souls of autistics. With the knowledge that Donna Henderson and Sarah Wayland have harvested from decades of personal and professional work, they convey the many twists and turns of the developmental journey of autistics. One phrase stuck with me in particular: 'A sense of belonging.' This desire to be validated for who we are – no matter how we show up in the world – lies at the deepest core of every human’s longing. Henderson and Wayland show us – with compassion and inclusivity – not only how to be informed about autistics, but how to be wise as well. With solid research, practical suggestions, and moving narratives from the experts who live the neurodivergent journey, we are invited to understand that only by knowing what is on the inside, can we – as professionals and family members – help on the outside. This book will become an essential guide for those of us committed to creating a world that adapts to and celebrates the unique experiences of autistics." — Rick Silver, MD, psychiatrist, founder, and director, The THRIVE CenterTable of ContentsPart one: What can autism actually look like? 1. Our framework: The current diagnostic criteria 2. Reciprocity 3. Nonverbal communication 4. Relationships 5. Repetitive or idiosyncratic behavior 6. Flexibility 7. Intense or atypical interests 8. Sensory differences Part two: What else might be part of this presentation? 9. Common co-occurring challenges 10. Autistic strengths The End

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Book SynopsisNew edition of an acclaimed manual which uses the solution focused approach to take an empathetic and validating approach to working with individuals considering suicide. Offers invaluable guidance for suicide prevention by showing what works in treating those struggling with suicidal thoughts Provides straightforward ways to deal frankly with the subject of suicide, along with a range of tools and techniques that are helpful to clients Includes actual dialogue between practitioners and clients to allow readers to gain a better understanding of how to work with suicidal clients Compares and contrasts a ground-breaking approach to suicide prevention with more traditional approaches to risk assessment and management Features numerous updates and revisions along with brand new sections dealing with the international landscape, blaming the suicided person, Dr Alys Cole-King's Connecting with People', and telephone work with the suicidal, HTable of ContentsAbout the author vii Foreword ix Acknowledgments xi 1 How to use this book 1 2 The book’s style and purpose 4 3 Defining suicide and self‐injury 24 4 Current service provision: risk assessment, management and medication 32 5 Other approaches to helping the suicidal 49 6 What is Solution Focused Brief Therapy? 70 7 Suicide encounters: the crucial first ten minutes 112 8 The solution focused approach in working with the suicidal 123 9 Case study: Reg and ‘the demons calling from the deep’ 152 10 Some more case vignettes 175 11 Connecting with people by Alys Cole-King 185 12 Working on the phone with the suicidal person 199 13 Blaming those who took their lives 208 14 International solution focused applications to suicide prevention 215 15 Zero suicide: should this be our goal? 245 16 Where do we go from here? 253 Appendix 1: Flow diagram for an episode of treatment 264 Appendix 2: Specialist solution focused training workshops 268 Appendix 3: Evidence base for solution‐focused working 270 References 278 Index 314

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Book SynopsisTrauma-informed yoga guidance for survivors, instructors and mental health professionals.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents History of mental health perspectives and treatment approaches Theoretical approaches Mood disorders Anxiety disorders Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders Personality disorders - by Dean Wilkinson Sexual disorders Substance misuse and addictions Eating disorders Developmental disorders

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Book SynopsisAre you sick of nagging your child to write down homework assignments? Is his or her backpack a black hole that eats up papers, books, and gym clothes? Organizational skills problems aren't just frustrating--they get in the way of school success and wreak havoc at home. Fortunately, help is at hand. This unique resource stands out from other books because it is based on a scientifically tested program that works. Learn how you can teach your 7- to 13-year-old specific skills to: *Organize school materials and toys. *Track assignments. *Improve time management and planning. *Overcome brain Glitches--mischievous creatures that trip kids up. *Create and follow effective routines. Concrete examples, tips for strategically using praise and rewards, and practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) help you implement each step of the program. Maximizing your kid's potential starts now--here's how. A Greater Good FavTrade Review"This unique book is different from others about organizational skills because it relies on research-based strategies that work. The authors are pioneers in the field. In a supportive, reassuring style, they arm you with the knowledge you need to help your child get and stay organized. Highly recommended."--Ellen Braaten, PhD, coauthor of Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up "The perfect resource for parents of children who struggle with organization, time management, homework, and studying. Unlike most approaches that focus on training you to manage your child's problems, this book helps you promote your child's independence. It is extremely clear and well written--and is based on compelling evidence."--Thomas J. Power, PhD, ABPP, Director, Center for Management of ADHD, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia "Within the first few pages of this book, it seemed like the authors were describing my 10-year-old exactly. I felt a sense of relief as I realized that they understood the issues and had solutions. We have some work ahead of us, but with concrete steps and practical strategies in hand, we are already seeing improvement. We are ready to say goodbye to the days of forgotten textbooks, missed homework, and lost lunchboxes!"--Christine C., parent, Trenton, New Jersey "Provides incredibly valuable tools. Not only will you get step-by-step information for implementing the authors' approach, but you also will gain a better understanding of how your child thinks."--Steven W. Evans, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University "This book provides many tools I can use with my son now and in the future. I particularly like the 'Glitches'--they give me an approachable way of explaining to my son why he might misplace something or forget an assignment, without making him feel like a failure. The authors do an excellent job of helping parent and child work as a team to beat the Glitches."--Jennie M., parent, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York -Parents of children with ADHD or other executive dysfunction conditions will find this evidence-based program instantly usable, extremely clear, and sensitive to both the child's self-esteem and the adult's likely frustration….The authors build trust in what might seem like an inflexible step-by-step process by bringing real-world experience to their suggestions….With this excellent workbook, Gallagher, Spira, and Rosenblatt will provide hope and motivation for the burnt-out caregivers of 'hopeless' disorganized kids. (starred review; a 2018 Best Book)--Publishers Weekly, 2/12/2018ƒƒHelp is at hand for parents of children who forget to write down homework assignments, misplace their backpacks, and cram for tests at the last minute in this step-by-step guide to tackling some of the most common challenges….Chock-full of extras (such as a downloadable appendix), this guide will be valuable for parents who need support in this area.--Library Journal, 1/2/2018Table of ContentsI. Understanding Your Child’s Disorganization 1. Organization and the Executive Assistant in Your Child’s Brain 2. From Parent to Coach: Taking on a New Mindset to Get Your Child Organized 3. Discovering Your Child’s Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses II. Laying the Foundation for Change 4. Overview of the Skills-Building Program 5. Prompt, Monitor, Praise, Reward: How to Motivate Your Child Down the Path toward Organization 6. Building a Connection between Home and School III. Organizational Skills for School Tasks 7. Tracking Assignments 8. Managing School Materials 9. Time Management for Schoolwork 10. Planning for Long-Term Assignments IV. Putting the Last Pieces in Place 11. Managing the Glitches at Home 12. Putting It All Together: Making Organizational Skills Part of Your Daily Routine 13. When Your Child Needs Additional Help Appendix: Creating Your Own Planner Resources

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Book SynopsisPractical support for challenging paranoid thoughts.Paranoia is the experience of feeling strongly suspicious or mistrustful about something, when others around us do not feel there is a good enough reason to feel that way. It can involve us believing that others are trying to harm us, are talking about us or laughing about us. The beliefs can be very strong, and people who are experiencing paranoia can feel that they are absolutely true, beyond a shadow of a doubt. Even if we have an awareness that our paranoia might not be entirely based in reality, the experience can be incredibly distressing, and can have a major impact on our quality of life.This essential self-help guide, based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), gives clear advice for understanding, recognising and challenging the suspicious thoughts and beliefs that are getting in the way of your day to day life. It will help you find ways to practice good self-care, to rest and t

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive work presents a broad range of cases drawn from the clinical experience of authors Kenneth N. Levy, Kristen M. Kelly, and William J. Ray to take readers beyond theory into real-life situations. The authors take a holistic approach by including multiple perspectives and considerations, apart from those of just the patient. Each chapter follows a consistent format: Presenting Problems and Client Description; Diagnosis and Case Formulation; Course of Treatment; Outcome and Prognosis/Treatment Follow-up; and Discussion Questions. Providing empirically supported treatments and long-term follow-up in many case studies gives students a deeper understanding of each psychopathology and the effects of treatment over time. Also of Interest >Abnormal Psychology, Second Edition: A person-first, multilevel approach toward a clear and complete understanding of abnormal psychology—the perfect core text for your course. Use Bundle ISBN: 978-1-5063-8153-4. Trade Review"This casebook is widely inclusive of many types of disorders." -- Aaron M. Luebbe"Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology envisions broad inclusions of different cases on different topics." -- Chinenye S. S. Asobiereonwu"I liked the fact that Marital Discord has been included, which is not found in other casebooks." -- Naomi WagnerTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Schizophrenia Chapter 2. Delusional Disorder Chapter 3. Major Depressive Disorder With Comorbid Personality Disorder Chapter 4. Bipolar I Disorder Chapter 5. Panic Disorder With Generalized Anxiety Disorder Chapter 6. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Chapter 7. Narcissistic Personality Disorder Chapter 8. Schizotypal and Narcissistic Personality Disorders Chapter 9. Histrionic Personality Disorder Chapter 10. Anorexia Nervosa Chapter 11. Bulimia Nervosa Chapter 12. Borderline Personality Disorder Chapter 13. Antisocial Personality Disorder with Comorbid Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder Chapter 14. Childhood Depression with Selective Mutism

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Book SynopsisWritten by an authority on Adolf Hitler, this book charts new ground and shows how the writings of a deluded ex-monk, Lanz von Liebenfels and the pseudo-science of Liebenfels and other writers convinced Hitler that Germanys destiny was to save the world from a Jewish-Bolshevik conspiracy. It was this perverted sense of destiny that drove the Nazi Party and led to the outbreak of the Second World War and the deaths of some sixty million people as well as the destruction of much of Europe. Using the writings of Liebenfels from his magazine Ostara, Dr Andrew Norman demonstrates how the mass murders of Jews, Gypsies, mentally-ill people and those regarded as less than human had its roots in articles written by Liebenfels. An index of Ostara articles is included and their very titles indicate the malign influences that shaped Hitler's Germany.

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Book SynopsisUnconditional helps those experiencing the challenges of intense emotional issues to let them know they are not alone. Unconditional takes readers through Allison Garner’s own journey with her daughter as they face her daughter’s emotional, mental, and behavioral struggles. With bracingly honest reflection, Allison shares her own struggles learning how to parent a child with major emotional and mental struggles, from multiple suicide attempts to cutting school. She openly admits to the thoughts most mothers never have the courage to say out loud and tackles her own growth head-on to show parents that it’s okay not to have all the answers—and they don’t have to be a “normal” parent or “good” mother. Including excerpts from her daughter’s journal, Unconditional, while not shying away from reality, paints a beautiful picture of hope and growth on an imperfect journey and reassures parents that there is nothing wrong with them or their children.Trade Review"Allison (Think Possible) and her daughter, Piper, deliver an insightful dual memoir of their experiences with teenage mental illness... Honest and raw... (Piper’s) perspective on her own mental illness is profound... This will benefit any parent whose child suffers from mental illness." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA guide to help you find the right therapy program for your child. Every person—whether baby, child, teenager, or adult—interacts with the world in their own unique way. Yet some have a harder time than others due to a variety of sensory processing issues, which can lead to motor delays, learning differences, frustration, anxiety, emotional, behavioural, and social challenges, as well as diagnoses like ADHD and “autism spectrum.” As sensory integration expert Sally Fryer Dietz reveals, these children are not “broken.” We are all unique, some just need more options and new ways to approach the world in order to make better sense of it. Speaking from both her decades of professional experience as well as her own journey to help her oldest son, Dietz shares in-depth guidance to help you find the right therapeutic support for your child. Detailing common red flags at each developmental stage from infancy to grade school, she explains how children with sensory processing “glitches” are often misunderstood and put on medication rather than in therapies that can help them succeed naturally. Sharing how difficult it was to hear from her son’s teachers that he was having more challenges in school than his peers, she presents success stories from her family and from her sensory integration therapy clinic. She outlines therapies and treatments for body and mind that can help improve your child’s sensory motor development and function, such as sensory integration-based occupational, physical, and CranioSacral therapy. No matter where your child is on the spectrum of sensory motor integration, this guide showcases effective solutions beyond medication and can help you figure out what options are available to help children grow into happy and productive adults.Trade Review“Addresses sensory processing disorders in an interesting and easy-to-read format and provides sage advice and alternative solutions for both parents and professionals alike. A ‘must-read’ for anyone who has a child or cares for a child who is struggling with complex symptoms that have been given many diagnoses but no effective treatments.” * Susan Istre, PH.D., LPC-S, director of the Center for Social Success *“The sensory solutions outlined throughout the work of Sally Fryer Dietz truly make a difference! My husband and I have seen firsthand the impact her therapies have had on our 6-year-old son and would recommend these treatment modalities with our highest esteem to ANY and ALL parents. Easy-to-understand practical solutions are what you can expect with Sally Fryer Dietz, along with seeing growth in every measurable way possible!” * Elizabeth Wade Craft, LPC-A, CSC, licensed professional counselor associate and certified school cou *“Sally Fryer Dietz is a proven, beloved, integral healer for these disruptive times, working for y(our) precious children developing in y(our) super-mechanized culture—on behalf of growing human well-being in our transforming commonwealth. Sally’s integrative approach in working with children—combining sensory integration, craniosacral, and other therapies—is the magic bullet parents are looking for to help their children go beyond the limitations imposed by sensory processing disorders and other developmental glitches. My family and I have all benefited tremendously from the gift of Sally Fryer Dietz being in our lives.” * Woody Buckner, global leadership artist, scientist, public policy leader, and CEO of Buckner & Compa *“As a pediatric nurse practitioner of 26 years, I often refer patients to hospitals and therapy facilities that offer alternatives for treatment of patient issues. It’s great to have a facility such as Sally Fryer Dietz’s Integrative Pediatric Therapy (IPT) that offers developmental, craniosacral, and occupational therapy. In particular I saw remarkable improvements in my grandson’s speech and physical development from visits to the IPT facility.” * Kim Erickson, MS, APRN, CPNP, pediatric nurse practitioner and president of Pediatrics After Hours *Table of ContentsPreface to the New EditionIntroduction: Alex 1 When Something’s Not Quite Right with Your Child 2 Making Sense of Your Child’s Senses 3 Your Child’s Sensory Motor Development 4 How to Be Your Child’s Advocate 5 Therapies to Help Build Better Bodies, Minds, and Lives 6 What Comes Next? 7 Alex Out in the World Afterword Questions Parents Often Ask Glossary Acknowledgments Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA Jesuit priest’s memoir about recovering his memory of clerical abuse as a child In October 2021, the Independent Commission on Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church released its report detailing consistent disregard of survivors and the callous and horrifying “lack of outrage” from bishops and other Catholic leaders. What this report does not tell is the story of the priests who themselves are survivors of clerical abuse and their struggles. At the age of forty-eight, Patrick C. Goujon, SJ, suddenly remembered what a priest had done to him, for four long years, beginning when he was seven years of age. Locked in denial for almost forty years, he finally spoke out. He thought he could then heal. Yet his whole life started falling apart. He questioned why his memory had been suppressed for such a long time. And he asked himself: How could I have chosen to become a priest myself? In Precarious, he tells the story of how he learned to survive the shock of this revelation and to live as a believer. His story is a healing journey and a path to finding support in spirituality to recover from child abuse.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword Precarious: A Survivor of Clerical Abuse Remembers About the AuthorAbout the Translator

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Book SynopsisThe must-have, unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias-now in its 8th edition with more than 1.4 million copies sold.Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you are helpless, stuck, and that you don''t have control of your life. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this evidence-based workbook contains the latest clinical research to help you tackle the fears that hold you back.Written by Edmund Bourne-a leading expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders-and recommended by therapists worldwide, this fully revised and updated 8th edition offers powerful, step-by-step treatment strategies for panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), worry, and fear. You''ll also find new, cutting-edge information on climate anxiety, health anxiety, coping with uncertainty about the future, and more.In the book, you''ll discover an array of evidence-based tools for quieting worry, ending negative self-talk, and taking charge of your anxious thoughts, such as:Relaxation and breathing techniques Strategies for coping with panic attacks Exposure therapy for phobias Lifestyle, exercise, mindfulness, and nutrition tipsOriginally published in 1990, this eighth edition explores the unique challenges and stressors we face today, and offers a message of courage, optimism, and hope to help you quell your anxiety and envision a better future.Whether you suffer from anxiety and phobias yourself, or are a mental health professional working with this population, this workbook provides the latest treatment solutions for overcoming the fears that stand in the way of living a meaningful and happy life.

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Book SynopsisAn autistic writer's memoir of the detrimental effects of pretending to be normal, and her impassioned call to redefine what is considered a successful life.Sarah Kurchak is autistic. She hasn't let that get in the way of pursuing her dream to become a writer, or to find love, but she has let it get in the way of being in the same room with someone chewing food loudly, and of cleaning her bathroom sink. In I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder, Kurchak examines the Byzantine steps she took to become an autistic success story, how the process almost ruined her life and how she is now trying to recover.Growing up undiagnosed in small-town Ontario in the eighties and nineties, Kurchak realized early that she was somehow different from her peers. She discovered an effective strategy to fend off bullying: she consciously altered nearly everything about herselffrom her personality to her body language. She forced herself to wear the denim jeans that felt like being enclosed in a sandpaper iron maiden. Every day, she dragged herself through the door with an elevated pulse and a churning stomach, nearly crumbling under the effort of the performance. By the time she was finally diagnosed with autism at twenty-seven, she struggled with depression and anxiety largely caused by the same strategy she had mastered precisely. She came to wonder, were all those years of intensely pretending to be someone else really worth it?Tackling everything from autism parenting culture to love, sex, alcohol, obsessions and professional pillow fighting, Kurchak's enlightening memoir challenges stereotypes and preconceptions about autism and considers what might really make the lives of autistic people healthier, happier and more fulfilling.

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Book SynopsisSelf-harm is thought by many to be a modern epidemic: a phenomenon of the late twentieth century, a symptom of extreme emotional turmoil in young people, particularly young women. Yet it was 150 years ago, within early asylum psychiatry, that self-mutilation was first codified as a category of behaviour, and explanations for a variety of self-injurious acts were conceived very differently. Psyche on the Skin charts the secret history of self-harm. The book describes its many forms, from sexual self-mutilation and hysterical malingering in the late Victorian period, to self-castrating religious sects, to self-mutilation and self-destruction in art, music and popular culture. Sarah Chaney’s refreshing historical approach refutes the notion that self-harm has any universal meaning – that it necessarily says something specific about an individual or group, or that it can ever be understood outside the historical and cultural context of a particular era. Drawing on her personal experiences, written in an engaging style and containing many powerful images, Psyche on the Skin challenges the misconceptions and controversies surrounding self-harm. The book is crucial reading for professionals in the field as well as all those affected by this act.Trade Review'A valuable contribution.'-TLS, 'The skill of this book is that it understands self-harm so broadly, sweeping within its remit a range of other forms of injury, including bloodletting, castration and flagellation . . . The impressively amassed sources and the sensitivity behind it suggest that there is more to discover and understand in the history of self-harm.'-Times Higher Education, 'Eloquent, awe-inspiring, and sassy. This book will captivate anyone curious about the body and pain.'-Joanna Bourke, 'A remarkable account from the pen of a young and brilliant scholar of the history and meaning of self-harm. Insightful and immensely readable.'-Sander L. Gilman

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Book SynopsisThe book analyses and compares a variety of processes of change: in evolution, learning and innovation, language and meaning, self and society and ethics and morality. Taking a realistic approach, the book is inspired by pragmatic philosophy, in particular, that of Dewey, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, and Heidegger, and employs insights from economics, sociology, anthropology, and social psychology. The book aims to give a coherent synthesis of ideas about change and aims to see how one can take a process view of various features of humanity, such as knowledge, relations between people, language and morality, and how, vice versa, that might contribute to process philosophy.

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Book SynopsisMeet Katie - a teenager with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life, and how people around her can help. With illustrations throughout, this will be an ideal introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition and will be an excellent way to start a conversation about OCD, in the classroom or at home.Trade ReviewI found these books (Can I tell you about OCD? And Can I tell you about Dementia?) easy to read and informative making them and extremely useful and valuable addition to any school library, and they definitely fill a gap in the market. -- The School LibrarianThis is one of the best books on OCD that I have ever read, describing the essentials for children and affected adolescents. A must-read also for parents and professionals! -- Per Hove Thomsen, Clinical Professor, M.D., Dr.Med.Sci., Psychiatric Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Risskov, DenmarkThis little gem is really accessible yet rigorous. A great source of information for young people with OCD, their families and teachers. -- Professor David Mataix-Cols, Ph.D., Professor and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College LondonObsessive compulsive disorder is a common and very impairing condition that impacts millions of children worldwide. The presence of this condition and how to successfully navigate its treatment is often confusing for affected individuals and their families. "Can I tell you about OCD?" fills a gap in the literature by providing an easy-to-read, fun, and informative book about OCD, its treatment, and how loved ones can help. This book is a must-have for families of a youngster with OCD. -- Eric Storch, Ph.D., All Children's Hospital Guild Endowed Chair, Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Neurosciences, University of South FloridaThis little book fills an important gap in the current literature available for children and teenagers with obsessive compulsive disorder...It will not only be a great relief to young people and their friends and families, who are trying to understand and deal with obsessions, but also to therapists. -- From the Foreword by Dr Isobel Heyman, MBBS, PhD, FRCPsych, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist to the National OCD Service for Young People, Maudsley Hospital London, and Consultant Psychiatrist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for ChildrenWith illustrations throughout, this will be an ideal introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition and will be an excellent way to start a conversation about OCD, in the classroom or at home... Friendly characters invite readers to learn about their experiences of living with a particular condition and how they would like to be helped and supported. These books serve as excellent starting points for family and classroom discussions. -- In Our Hands blogIt gives a very good overview for someone just beginning to understand the condition whether they are an adult or a child...for a young person who had previously felt lost and alone with these thoughts and behaviours, this could feel very reassuring and for many it may act as the first stepping stone towards engaging in treatment and working towards recovery. -- Pooky Knightsmith * In Our Hands *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Isobel Heyman. 1. Introducing Katie, who has OCD. 2. Obsessions. 3. Compulsions. 4. Avoidance. 5. How I was diagnosed. 6. Why have I got OCD?. 7. How OCD affects school. 8. How OCD affects home. 9. How OCD affects friendships. 10. Treatments for OCD…..Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). 11.Treatments for OCD…..Medication. 12. How family and friends can help. 13. How I can be helped at school. Recommended reading, websites and organisations. Common obsessions and compulsions. Other disorders related to OCD.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide from two leading authors central to developments in the field. An invaluable book which covers everything from theoretical and community research to precisely what is known about prisoners and the risk of their committing suicide. Covers the Harris Review and Government Response to it as well as the stance of politicians, reform groups and other leading experts on what in 2017 is an escalating problem for UK prisons. Contains analysis and data from over 30 years, bringing together key knowledge and information at a critical time of concern and attention.Trade Review'This work is a major contribution to the study of prison suicide... a resource for all those concerned with reducing prisoner suicides. It can be recommended as just that'-- Independent Monitor; 'A comprehensive overview ... balancing pragmatic analysis with a humane appeal for this issue to be given the attention and resources it deserves and needs.. a practical book that contains real and grounded guidance and direction for the prison service and the politicians who resource it... an accessible and irrefutable case for how prisons themselves might start to do things differently'-- Probation Journal; A superb publication and coming at exactly the right time... cuts through the rhetoric with a forensic analysis of the problems coupled with practical, low cost and rapidly achievable recommendations--- John Podmore, International Prisons Consultant and former prison Governor; -Rarely has a book been more timely or pertinent than this one... a thorough, wide-ranging and nuanced account... which contextualises, describes and analyses 36 years of data... a call to arms for those working in penal research, policy and practice--- Philippa Tomczak, University of Sheffield; -Places the issue firmly in the context of theoretical perspectives, recent research and expert commentaries... A book for practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and students alike--- Carol Robinson, University of York; -An important book about a subject that receives too little attention--- John Bateson, San Francisco, author and former suicide prevention counsellor; -Can be the starting point for changing opinions, policies, systems and lives for the better--- Elizabeth Scowcroft, Nottingham Trent University/The Samaritans; -Particularly valuable for students interested in this important topic--- Dominic Aitken, Oxford University.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments; About the authors. Foreword Lord Toby Harris 1.Setting the scene; 2.Theoretical perspectives on suicide; 3.Community Research into Suicide; 4.What we know about prisoners; 5.The management of suicide in prisons; 6.Political and expert commentaries on prisoner suicide; 7.Suicide in prisons: early literature; 8.Suicide in prisons: modern literature; 9.Suicide in prisons an empirical study of prisoner suicides from 1978 to 2014; 10.Future Directions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA top pick for borderline personality readers who would become more proactive and effective in their self-help and interaction approaches.—Donovan's Literary ServicesTable of ContentsPrologueHow to Use This BookChapter 1. Which Direction Do You Want to Go? What Do You Really Want to Do with Your Life?Chapter 2. What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?Chapter 3. How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Develop?Chapter 4. The Three States of Mind Chapter 5. The Three "What" Skills for Practicing MindfulnessChapter 6. The Three "How" Skills for Living MindfullyChapter 7. Everything You've Always Wanted to Know about EmotionsChapter 8. The Feeling of EmptinessChapter 9. Effectively Regulating EmotionsChapter 10. Knowing How to Analyze EmotionsChapter 11. Becoming Less Hypersensitive to EmotionsChapter 12. Distress: What Is It? How Do We Cope with It?Chapter 13. Distress Tolerance Skills: Are They Really Beneficial?Chapter 14. What Is Dissociation?Chapter 15. Borderline Personality Disorder and Interpersonal RelationshipsChapter 16. My Secure Relational LandscapeChapter 17. My Insecure Relational LandscapeChapter 18. Shame and Interpersonal EffectivenessChapter 19. Interpersonal Effectiveness SkillsChapter 20. Acting Effectively in Difficult Interpersonal SituationsChapter 21. Creating a Positive Interpersonal Environment around YouChapter 22. Developing High-Quality RelationshipsYour Journey ContinuesAcknowledgmentsNotes

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Book SynopsisThis empirically grounded, clinical guide for transdiagnostic emotion-focused therapy describes techniques used to transform the deep core emotional vulnerability—sadness, loneliness, shame, and fear—that underlies the diagnostic clusters of depression, anxiety, and related disorders. Emotion-Focused Therapy is an effective transdiagnostic treatment for the common symptoms that underlie depression, anxiety, and other related disorders. Given the high comorbidity of mental health symptoms and our growing understanding of psychopathology, transdiagnostic treatments are becoming more and more common. This book conceptualizes Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a transdiagnostic approach for treating a variety of mental health problems by accessing and transforming the underlying vulnerability of the core emotional pain and, in light of this, examining clusters of symptoms such as anxiety. The authors use elements of a modular approach that is the cuTable of ContentsForeword—Leslie S. Greenberg Acknowledgments Introduction: The Rationale for Transdiagnostic Emotion-Focused Therapy Part I . Theoretical Underpinnings Chapter 1. Emotional Vulnerability: The Focus of Transdiagnostic Therapy Chapter 2. Emotion-Focused Therapy: A Brief Overview of Theory and Practice Chapter 3. Transdiagnostic Emotion-Focused Conceptualization Part II. Building Blocks of Delivering Transdiagnostic Emotion-Focused Therapy Chapter 4. Offering a Compassionate and Validating Relationship Chapter 5. Using Transdiagnostic Case Conceptualization Chapter 6. Modulating Emotional Dysregulation Chapter 7. Overcoming Avoidance Chapter 8. Dealing With Anxiety and Other Common Symptoms Chapter 9. Accessing and Transforming Core Emotional Pain Chapter 10. Adapting Therapeutic Strategy and Consolidating Changes References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisA concise overview of trauma-related dissociation, issues around misdiagnosis, methods for assessment, and treatment planning.Table of Contents Series ForewordAnne P. DePrince and Ann T. Chu Foreword: The History and Complexity of Trauma-Related Dissociation John Briere Foreword: An Overview of The Concise Guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related DissociationFrank W. Putnam Preface Chapter 1. An Introduction to Trauma-Related Dissociation Chapter 2. The Etiology of Dissociation Chapter 3. Therapeutic Approach to Assessing Trauma Exposure and Trauma-Related Dissociation Chapter 4. Self-Report Measures and Interviews for Assessing Dissociation Chapter 5. Assessing Dissociation in Forensic and Other Contexts in Which Malingering is Considered Chapter 6. Assessing Child and Adolescent Dissociative Disorders and Why It MattersAmie Myrick and Joyanna Silberg Chapter 7. Tailoring Treatment for Trauma-Related Dissociation Appendix A. Diagnostic Interview OutlineBethany L. Brand and Nicholas A. Pierorazio Appendix B. Assessment Measures: PITQ-t and PITQ-pHugo Schielke and Bethany L. Brand Appendix C. Resources, Training, and Suggested Readings References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY. 1. Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents. 2. Theories and Causes. 3. Research. 4. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Part II: NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. 5. Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder). 6. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia. 7. Communication and Learning Disorders. 8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Part III: BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS. 9. Conduct Problems. 10. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders. 11. Anxiety and Obsessive���Compulsive Disorders. 12. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. Part IV: PROBLEMS RELATED TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. 13. Health-Related and Substance-Use Disorders. 14. Feeding and Eating Disorders.

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Book SynopsisPhilosophy has much to offer psychiatry, not least regarding ethical issues, but also issues regarding the mind, identity, values, and volition. The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry offers the most comprehensive reference resource for this area every published - one that is essential for both students and researchers in this field.Trade ReviewThe Handbook, both as history and analysis, will be indispensible to the growing number of philosophers engaged in traditional 'Morals' and the 'Philosophy of Mind' who feel the need to explore and make sense of the concepts of psychiatry. Psychiatry itself, still picking its way through internal confusions and dissensions, is turning more and more to philosophy, some of it highly obscure. For such practitioners, too, this book will be a wonderful tool. It is a timely and monumental work. * Mary Warnock *This handbook is another milestone in the International Perspectives in Philosophy and Psychiatry series. Its 73 chapters, grouped in 8 sections, deal with all aspects of the relation between philosophy and psychiatry from the perspectives of philosophers and a psychiatrists... The chapters are accessible for readers of different disciplines, philosophically illuminating and very helpful in broadening and deepening our understanding of the mental, of personhood and of psychic illness. They combine conceptual analysis with profound historical perspectives; and they discuss central notions in various contexts, thereby demonstrating the complexity of the issues and problems. For sure Philosophy and Psychiatry will soon become an irreplaceable source for everyone working in the field. * Michael Quante, Department of Philosophy, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster *This invaluable collection brings together many of the most prominent figures in the philosophy of psychiatry. The volume is a testament to the high quality of research emerging from this rapidly expanding and relatively new field. The volume provides a helpful aerial representation of the terrain, and lays the ground for future innovative work in the discipline. The Handbook contains valuable contributions on the history of the discipline, and it shows how the field is relevant to rigorous research in many areas of contemporary philosophy and relevant to clinical practice. Readers of the volume will be convinced that the philosophy of psychiatry is an enduring and deeply rewarding area of interdisciplinary study. * Gary J. Gala, and Daniel D. Moseley, Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *The publication of The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry is a useful marker of the growth of this field and its establishment as an important and flourishing part of philosophy. But it has more than symbolic meaning; it will be a resource that professionals both in philosophy and other areas of study turn to for a variety of purposes. * Christian Perring, Professor of Philosophy, Dowling College, New York; Metapsychology Online Reviews *Table of ContentsSECTION ONE: HISTORY; SECTION TWO: CONTEXTS OF CARE; SECTION THREE: ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS; SECTION FOUR: SUMMONING CONCEPTS; SECTION FIVE: DESCRIPTIVE PSYCHOPATHOLOGY; SECTION SIX: ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC CATEGORIES; SECTION SEVEN: EXPLANATION AND UNDERSTANDING; SECTION EIGHT: CURE AND CARE

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Book SynopsisICD-11 Personality Disorders is a comprehensive and clinically helpful overview of ICD-11 personality disorders and related traits, and offers clinical illustrations to guide practitioners. The volume describes central aspects that are used to determine the presence and severity of personality dysfunction including topics such as identity and agency, malignant self-regard and depressivity, grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, interpersonal dependency, social cognition and perspective-taking, emotion regulation and affect integration, dissociative and psychotic features, psychopathy and interpersonal harm, and self-harm.The volume provides differential diagnostic guidelines in relation to other persistent mental disorders such as autism spectrum, ADHD, schizotypal disorder, bipolar disorders, and Complex PTSD. The wide array of contributors integrate a range of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Transference-Focused Therapy (TFP), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT), Good Psychiatric Management (GPM), Nidotherapy, and Schema Therapy to describe the available instruments and measures, including how to use different sources of diagnostic information.

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Book SynopsisFirst developed in 1955, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is the original form of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and one of the most successful psychotherapeutic techniques in the world. Its founder, world-renowned psychologist Albert Ellis, now offers an up-to-date description of the main principles and practices of this innovative and influential therapy.REBT emphasizes the importance of cognition in psychological disturbances. Its aim is to help patients recognize their irrational and destructive beliefs, feelings, and behaviors, and to restructure harmful philosophic and behavioral styles to achieve maximal levels of happiness and productivity. In this book Dr. Ellis points out the most recent revisions of the original therapy and examines the use of REBT in treating specific clinical problems. Among the topics considered are depression, stress management, addiction, marital problems, the use of hypnosis, disposable myths, and many other obstacles to mental health.This fascinating look at REBT by its internationally recognized creator will be of inestimable value to professionals and laypersons alike.

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Book SynopsisHorror movies can reveal much more than we realize about psychological disorders—and clinical psychology has a lot to teach us about horror. Our fears—mortality, failure, loneliness—can be just as motivating as our wishes or desires. Horror movie characters uniquely reveal all of these to a wide audience. If explored in an honest and serious manner, our fears have the potential to teach us a great deal about ourselves, our culture, and certainly other people. From psychologist, researcher, and horror film enthusiast Brian A. Sharpless comes Monsters on the Couch, an exploration into the real-life psychological disorders behind famous horror movies. Accounts of clinical syndromes every bit as dramatic as those on the silver screen are juxtaposed with fascinating forays into the science and folklore behind our favorite movie monsters. Horror fans may be obsessed with vampires, werewolves, zombies, and the human replacements from Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but even many medical professions may not know about the corresponding conditions of Renfield's syndrome, clinical lycanthropy, Cotard's syndrome, and the misidentification delusions. Some of these disorders are surprisingly common in the general population. For instance, a number of people experience isolated sleep paralysis, a disorder implicated in ghost and alien abduction beliefs.As these tales unfold, readers not only learn state-of-the-art psychological science but also gain a better understanding of history, folklore, and how Hollywood often—but not always—gets it wrong when tackling these complex topics.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Movie Monsters from the Early Days of Cinema 1. Clinical Lycanthropy: The Werewolves and Were-Gerbils Among Us 2. You Suck, or, A (Diagnostic) Interview with the Vampire: Vampire Movies and Renfield’s Syndrome 3. I Am the Walking Dead, or, The Whiter Shade of Pale: Cotards Syndrome and Zombie MoviesPart II: Modern Day Movie Marvels 4. One Two the Dab Tsob’s Coming for You . . . : The Real-Life Mystery Behind A Nightmare on Elm Street 5. This Is Not My Beautiful House, This Is Not My Beautiful Wife: Horror Movies Related to the Misidentification Syndromes 6. Demons, Aliens, and Shadow People: The New Horror Subgenre of Sleep ParalysisPart III: Monstrous Behaviors 7. Are You Gonna Eat That? Cannibal Movies and Vorarephilia 8. Shuddersome Sex in the Movies: Attracted to the Big Sleep/Stillness of Death: Necrophilia and Somnophilia Conclusion: Better Living Through Horror Notes Index

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Book SynopsisNow in its Fourth Edition, the acclaimed Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology aims for both depth and breadth, with a focus on adult disorders and special attention given to personality disorders. It provides an unparalleled guide for professionals and students alike. Esteemed editors Robert F. Krueger and Paul H. Blaney selected the most eminent researchers in abnormal psychology to provide thorough coverage and to discuss notable issues in the various pathologies which are their expertise. This fourth edition is fully updated and also reflects alternative, emerging perspectives in the field (e.g., the NIMH''s Research Domain Criteria Initiative; RDoC, the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology; HiTOP). The book exposes readers to exceptional scholarship, the history and philosophy of psychopathology, the logic of the best approaches to current disorders, and an expert outlook on what researchers and mental health professionals will be facing in the years to come. This volume will be useful for all mental health workers, including clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, and as a textbook focused on understanding psychopathology in depth for anyone wishing to be up to date on the latest developments in the field.Table of ContentsPreface About the Editors Part I: Foundations and Perspectives 1. Classification in Traditional Nosologies Jared W. Keeley, Lisa Chung, and Christopher Kleva 2. Historical and Philosophical Considerations in Studying Psychopathology Peter Zachar, Konrad Banicki, and Awais Aftab 3. The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology Christopher C. Conway and Grace N. Anderson 4. The Research Domain Criteria Project: Integrative Translation for Psychopathology Bruce N. Cuthbert, Gregory A. Miller, Charles Sanislow, and Uma Vaidyanathan 5. Complex Systems Approaches to Psychopathology Laura Bringmann, Marieke Helmich, Markus Eronen, and Manuel Voelkle 6. Developmental Psychopathology Dante Cicchetti Part II: Major Clinical Syndromes 7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobia Richard E. Zinbarg, Alexander L. Williams, Amanda M. Kramer, and Madison R. Schmidt 8. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Jonathan S. Abramowitz 9. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders Richard J. McNally 10. Mania and Bipolar Disorders J. Gruber, V. Cosgrove, A. Dodd, S.J. Dutra, S. P. Hinshaw, S.G. Ibonie, P. Kahawage, T. D. Meyer, G. Murray, R. Nusslock, K. Stanton, C. M. Villanueva, and E. A. Youngstrom 11. Depression: Social and Cognitive Aspects Rick E. Ingram, Jessica Balderas, Kendall Khonle, and Joe Fulton 12. Diagnosis, Comorbidity, and Psychopathology of Substance Related Disorders Ty Brumback and Sandra A. Brown 13. Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders Kenneth J. Sher, W. E. Conlin, and R. O. Pihl 14. Schizophrenia: Presentation, Affect and Cognition, Pathophysiology & Etiology Angus MacDonald III and Caroline Demro 15. Social Functioning and Schizophrenia Jill M. Hooley and Stephanie N. DeCross 16. Paranoia and Paranoid Beliefs Richard P. Bentall 17. Sexual Dysfunction Cindy M. Meston, Bridget K.Freihart, and Amelia M. Stanton 18. Eating Disorders Howard Steiger, Linda Booij, Annie St-Hilaire, and Lea Thaler 19. Life-Span and Multicultural Perspectives Thomas M. Achenbach 20. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Siri Noordermeer and Jaap Oosterlaan 21. Autism Spectrum Disorders Fred R. Volkmar and Kevin Pelphrey 22. Functional Somatic Symptoms Peter Henningsen, Theo K. Bouman, and Constanze Hausteiner-Wiehle 23. Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders Lampros Bisdounis, Simon D. Kyle, Kate E.A. Saunders, Elizabeth A. Hill, and Colin A. Espie 24. Paraphilia, Gender Dysphoria, and Hypersexuality James M. Cantor Part III: Personality Disorders 25. The DSM-5 Level of Personality Functioning Scale Johannes Zimmermann, Christopher J. Hopwood, and Robert F. Krueger 26. The DSM-5 Maladaptive Trait Model for Personality Disorders Colin D. Freilich, Robert F. Krueger, Kelsey A. Hobbs, Christopher J. Hopwood, and Johannes Zimmermann 27. Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Pathological Narcissism Aaron L. Pincus 28. Borderline Personality Disorder: Contemporary Approaches to Conceptualization and Etiology Timothy J. Trull and Johanna Hepp 29. Schizotypy and Schizotypic Psychopathology: Theory, Evidence, and Future Directions Mark F. Lenzenweger 30. Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder Christopher J. Patrick, Laura E. Drislane, Bridget M. Bertoldi, and Kelsey L. Lowman Index

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Book SynopsisMeeting the complex needs of some of the most vulnerable populations in our society often involves the need for connected networks of care providing health, social care, educational and voluntary sector services. This presents major challenges for both clients and practitioners for this to work well. Adaptive mentalization based integrative treatment (AMBIT) has been developed over the last 15 years to address the needs of both clients and practitioners in trying to make this work well. The basic framework for AMBIT was set out by the authors in AMBIT: A Guide for Teams to Develop Systems of Care in 2017 but continues to evolve through collaboration with practitioners across the world who work with people (both young people and adults) for whom many current services are not experienced as helpful. AMBIT for People with Multiple Needs: Applications in Practice describes the progress of this collaboration and shows how AMBIT has been applied in health, social care and education settings across the world. Contributors convey the detail of what it is like to apply AMBIT to their work by combining case illustrations with detailed descriptions of therapeutic practice and technique, along with inspiring and remarkable stories of therapeutic change. The chapters examine therapeutic casework in very different services providing community and residential based care with adults and young people across Europe and the UK. With AMBIT constantly evolving, the book explores recent developments in the AMBIT model and provides rich new thinking about how helping services can be supported to provide meaningful help and change.Table of Contents1: Why Has AMBIT Come About? 2: An Introduction to AMBIT 3: Epistemic Trust and Mistrust in Helping Systems 4: Working Out What is Going On: Using the AIM Cards with Clients 5: Getting Started With AMBIT: The ECID Project in Barcelona 6: Connecting Psychotherapy to the Streets: The Malmö Approach 7: AMBIT for Adults With Severe Personality Disorders: Experience from Utrecht, the Netherlands 8: Enhancing Multiprofessional Cooperation In a Child and Youth Social Service Institution: Vorarlberger Kinderdorf, Austria 9: Creating and Supporting a Team Around the Worker 10: Working with Networks: Implementing AMBIT in Disrupted Healthcare Systems 11: Applying AMBIT to Teacher Training: Innovations in Germany 12: Applying AMBIT Principles to the Training Process 13: Adopting a Mentalizing Approach to Evaluating Outcomes 14: What Are The Future Directions For AMBIT?

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Book SynopsisThis textbook offers undergraduate students a structured, yet engaging treatment of psychological disorders and the theories that inform treatment. Packed with the latest research and real-world case studies, it explains how biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors may interact in the development of mental disorders.Trade Review'Dr Kenneth Carter has carefully crafted an engaging, empirically rich, student-centered, and inclusive psychopathology textbook. No doubt, learners (and learning facilitators) will appreciate the clarity of explanations; the friendly, focused layout for close reading; the meaningful discussion questions for deep processing; the rich concept checks for retrieval practice; the abundance of relevant real-world examples and provocative illustrations; and the great care taken to present a highly readable, concise, and evidence-based exploration of psychological disorders in a practical, timely, and multiperspective context.' Bob DuBois, University of Tennessee, Knoxville'Carter presents critical issues in psychopathology in a clear and organized fashion current with the DSM-5tr. He carefully attends to cultural variations and objectively navigates sensitive issues such as gender identity. His inclusion of `The Power of Words', which introduces the reader to word usage, its role in psychodiagnostics, and its importance for learning empathy, sets this text apart.' Gregory Moffatt, Point UniversityTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; 1. Overview of psychopathology and psychological disorders; 2. Psychopathology perspectives: theories and treatments; 3. Research, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; 4. Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and related disorders; 5. Trauma and stressor-related and dissociative disorders; 6. Mood disorders; 7. Somatic symptom, sleep, and psychological factors affecting health; 8. Gender variation, sexual dysfunctions, and paraphilic disorders; 9. Eating disorders; 10. Disruptive impulse control and conduct disorders; 11. Substance-related and addictive disorders; 12. Personality disorders; 13. Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; 14. Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders; 15. Legal and ethical issues; Glossary; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisEvolutionary Psychiatry was first published in 1996, the second edition followed in 2000. This ground breaking book challenged the medical model which supplied few effective answers to long-standing conundrums. A comprehensive introduction to the science of Darwinian Psychiatry, the second edition included important fresh material on a number of disorders, along with a chapter on research. Anthony Stevens and John Price argue that psychiatric symptoms are manifestations of ancient adaptive strategies which are no longer necessarily appropriate but which can best be understood and treated in an evolutionary and developmental context. Particularly important are the theories Stevens and Price propose to account for the worldwide existence of mood disorders and schizophrenia, as well as offering solutions for such puzzles as paedophilia, sado-masochism and the function of dreams. Readily accessible to both the specialist and non-specialist reader, EvolutioTrade Review"Anthony Stevens and John Price have got together in Evolutionary Psychiatry to propose a "revolutionary" new way of understanding mental illness by means of Darwinian theory. They argue persuasively that conditions like depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and schizophrenia are the result of environmental maladaptation of strategies embedded in the phylogenetic makeup of the human species.'"- British Medical Journal"The authors modestly claim that their book is no more than a first effort to define the basic components of human behaviour and its disorders in terms of evolutionary biology … In my view, this attempt at a new paradigm is one of the most fruitful developments in psychiatry in recent years." - Anthony Storr, the Financial Times'Warmly recommended.' - Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian"The book serves as a thought-provoking introduction to a young and rapidly growing area of research. I suspect that the authors' claim that "psychiatry is entering the most exciting phase in its history" may prove correct." - Stuart Blackman, New Scientist"This book will be of interest to psychiatrists working in many areas and should be available in medical libraries'"- British Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsStevens, Preface to the Classic Edition. Gilbert, Foreword. Stevens, Preface to the First Edition. Stevens, Preface to the Second Edition. Introduction. Part I: Evolutionary Psychiatry: An Introduction. Historical Background. Human Nature: Its Evolution and Development. Principles of Psychopathology. Attachment, Rank and Psychiatry. Part II: Disorders of Attachment and Rank. Mood Disorders. Personality Disorders. Obsessional Disorders. Anxiety and Phobic Disorders. Eating Disorders. Part III: Borderline States. The Borderline State. Borderline Personality Disorders. Part IV: Spacing Disorders. Spacing Personality Disorders. Schizophrenia. Part V: Reproductive Disorders. Reproductive Success and Failure. Homosexuality. Sadomasochism. Paedophilia. Part VI: Dreams, Treatment, Research and the Future. Sleep and Dreams. Classification. Treatment. Research. Towards a Science of Humanity.

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Book SynopsisNegative, distorted self-images are a key feature of social anxiety disorder (SAD)--and working with imagery can make cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) more effective for those who struggle with this debilitating problem. This book presents an innovative modular framework that incorporates vivid multisensory imagery into all aspects of treatment. Step-by-step guidance for implementing this evidence-based approach with individuals or groups is illustrated with rich case material. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 35 reproducible worksheets and handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"An excellent work that covers the most up-to-date research on and treatment for SAD. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on imagery, an aspect of CBT that many practitioners neglect in both their conceptualizations and treatment. Identifying and responding to relevant spontaneous images and inducing images for therapeutic effect can help clients change their cognitions at the emotional level. Therapists of any level of experience will find this book useful in constructing personal models of anxiety, focusing on the six maintaining factors of the disorder. The many case examples, session transcripts, and reproducible worksheets are valuable."--Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy "Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in mental imagery among practitioners and scientists alike. Even our best psychological treatments do not work for everyone, and we need to improve our techniques. Research on the mental imagery enhancements described in this book suggests they increase treatment completion rates and reduce symptoms. McEvoy, Saulsman, and Rapee are pioneering experts who are well positioned to integrate imagery innovations with existing evidence-based treatments. This volume is a 'must have' for all interested in expanding their clinical skills by adding mental imagery techniques to their toolboxes. The authors are to be commended for a most exciting book!"--Emily A. Holmes, DClinPsy, PhD, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden "This excellent book provides an intervention for individuals (or groups) with SAD that builds well on general CBT practice. The authors make a compelling case for the integration of imagery-based procedures as a means to increase the emotional impact of typical CBT procedures. They lay out their approach in a systematic and detailed but entirely accessible manner, which should be of great utility to novice clinicians and seasoned veterans alike."--Richard G. Heimberg, PhD, Department of Psychology and Director, Adult Anxiety Clinic of Temple, Temple University "This is a wonderful, much-needed volume written by authors highly respected for their research on and treatment for SAD. The book provides a cogent rationale for the benefits of incorporating imagery-based interventions in therapy and presents a step-by-step description of each phase of an empirically validated imagery-enhanced CBT protocol. Case examples, detailed scripts, and downloadable worksheets and handouts are included. A particularly welcome feature is the emphasis on treatment process. Straightforward and clearly organized, the book provides exemplary guidance for professionals, including those with only introductory knowledge of CBT. I will use this book in my graduate CBT seminars, as well as in our training clinic."--Lynn E. Alden, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada -Table of ContentsI. Overview of Social Anxiety and Its Treatment 1. What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? 2. Cognitive-Behavioral Models and Treatments for SAD 3. Overview of Imagery-Enhanced CBT for SAD II. Treatment Modules 4. Socializing Clients to the Treatment Model 5. Negative Thoughts and Images 6. Avoidance and Safety Behaviors 7. Negative Self-Image 8. Attention Biases 9. Negative Core Beliefs 10. Maintenance and Relapse Prevention Appendix. Reproducible Worksheets and Handouts

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive theory of executive functioning (EF) with important clinical implications. Synthesizing cutting-edge neuropsychological and evolutionary research, Russell A. Barkley presents a model of EF that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life. He describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of EF development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of EF deficits detailed. Barkley explains specific ways that his model may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment.See also Barkley's empirically based, ecologically valid assessment tools: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults) and Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA).Trade Review"With this seminal work, Barkley single-handedly initiates a paradigm shift in our understanding of executive functioning (EF). Drawing on fields as diverse as neuropsychology, neurobiology, evolutionary biology, behavioral genetics, anthropology, and philosophy, he achieves a masterful synthesis, culminating in a hierarchical model of EF development through eight stages. Of particular value, the model gives rise to ecologically valid strategies for management of EF deficits and clearly enhances our understanding of ADHD and other conditions in which executive dysfunction is prominent. Highly readable, interesting, even exciting to read, this volume will undoubtedly stimulate and guide EF research and clinical applications for decades to come."--Mary V. Solanto, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell "For real advances in the field of executive functioning (EF) to occur, we need, first and foremost, a clear definition of the term. Barkley has provided that clarity. He explains what executive functions are, why they are critical to our day-to-day existence, and how they affect society. He justifiably rejects psychometric assessments of executive functions, based on their lack of ecological validity, and instead proposes multilevel assessments grounded in the natural environment. As a clinician working in the real world of people with EF deficits, the fact that Barkley's theory yields logical and applicable strategies for intervention is of great significance to me."--Richard Guare, PhD, Director, Center for Learning and Attention Disorders, Portsmouth, New Hampshire "Barkley has never been one to shy away from new theories and ideas. He is perhaps one of the foremost critical thinkers of our time. Executive Functions is a tour de force of creativity and wide-ranging thinking. Barkley offers a reasoned and reasonable theory to understand the emerging field of EF and its related disorders. The chapter on clinical implications is particularly important for practitioners. This book is essential reading for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in the complexities of brain-behavior relationships and human adaptation."--Sam Goldstein, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine; Clinical Director, Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center, Salt Lake City "Barkley presents the best and most comprehensive and systematic overview of the field of EF to date. His coherent theory of EF has the potential to profoundly change the way EF is studied and assessed in clinical populations. In outlining the problems of how to conceptualize and assess EF--and providing compelling evidence for an extended phenotype model--he offers a desperately needed roadmap for future research. This volume should be on the bookshelf of every practicing clinical neuropsychologist, and is a 'must read' for students in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience."--Ellen Braaten, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School-Barkley develops a new framework for thinking about executive functions by describing them through a biological evolutionary paradigm....He shines a new light on a new path to discovering more about executive functions. Although helping to answer many questions, he leaves much to be discovered, in effect tantalizing and prodding the reader to engage in future research endeavors that might bring us closer to understanding executive functions and what makes us human.--PsycCRITIQUES, 01/23/2013ƒƒBarkley...a widely recognized expert, provides a fresh and original look....Barkley's account is deliberately psychological and functional rather than neuroanatomical, and provides an important reconceptualization for those working in the area of EFs. Recommended. Upper-division graduates and above.--Choice Reviews, 12/01/2012ƒƒReaders will find this book fascinating if they take the time to sift through Barkley's findings along with the research data. I know I did, because I have a daughter who struggles with ADHD, and this book weaves the correlation between ADHD and executive functioning (EF) in a way that no other book (to my knowledge) has done before.--The Chronical, 01/22/2015Table of Contents1. Problems with the Concept of Executive Functioning 2. The Extended Phenotype: A Foundation for Modeling Executive Functioning 3. Executive Functioning as an Extended Phenotype 4. The Instrumental–Self-Directed Level 5. The Methodical–Self-Reliant Level 6. The Tactical–Reciprocal Level 7. The Strategic–Cooperative Level 8. The Extended Utilitarian Zone 9. Implications for Understanding Executive Functioning and Its Disorders 10. Implications for the Assessment and Clinical Management of Deficits in Executive Functioning

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