Child and developmental psychology Books

Book SynopsisIf you''re a foster or adoptive parent, family caregiver, social worker, or professional supporting children who have experienced trauma, you may have felt confused and overwhelmed at some point. It may seem like typical parenting and strategies just don''t work. Children from difficult life situations can experience bewildering emotional and behavioural challenges. Often current approaches to help these kids are fragmented and ineffective. However, when we understand how trauma can affect the developing brain and adopt strategies that are complex trauma focused, we can turn these kids'' lives around.Children and Complex Trauma: A Roadmap for Healing and Recovery presents simple, practical, and proven strategies - based around the Complex Care and Intervention Program. This approach, fine-tuned in well over 300 challenging cases, and supported by compelling outcome data, will help you answer questions like: Why does my child act like this? What do I need to understand about how these children''s brains work? How can I help a child heal from past traumatic experiences? What proven strategies can help a child manage their big emotions?There is a powerful message of hope in these pages and the case stories will forever transform how you understand and support children. It''s also a roadmap for necessary changes in practices and policies across our systems so that we can help children heal from their pasts.

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Book SynopsisDespite broad interest in how children and youth cope with stress and how others can support their coping, this is the first Handbook to consolidate the many theories and large bodies of research that contribute to the study of the development of coping. The Handbook''s goal is field building - it brings together theory and research from across the spectrum of psychological, developmental, and related sciences to inform our understanding of coping and its development across the lifespan. Hence, it is of interest not only to psychologists, but also to neuroscientists, sociologists, and public health experts. Moreover, work on stress and coping touches many areas of applied social science, including prevention and intervention science, education, clinical practice, and youth development, making this Handbook a vital interdisciplinary resource for parents, teachers, clinical practitioners, social workers, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children.

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Book SynopsisFrom an award-winning neuroscience researcher with twenty years of teaching experience, Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain uses educator-friendly language to explain how the brain learns. Steering clear of neuro-myths, Dr.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Preface xi Introduction 1 1 How the Brain Thinks and Learns 9 2 The Sensory Motor Pathway 35 3 The Emotion Pathway 63 4 The Reward Pathway 89 5 The Attention and Memory Pathways 109 6 The Language and Math Pathways 133 7 The Frontal Lobe Executive Function Pathway 165 8 The Social Pathway 187 9 The Big Picture 211 Bibliography 239 The Author 259 Index 261

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Book SynopsisAmanda Ludlow is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. She spent two and half years at the University of Birmingham, where she still remains as a research associate, and she is the external examiner at both the University of Middlesex and Oxford Brookes University. She is the author of numerous scholarly works focusing on children with development disorders and in 2012 she co-authored a book entitled Developmental Psychopathology. Roberto Gutierrez is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He joined Anglia Ruskin University as a lecturer in psychology in 2008 and has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Cambridge for the last five years. He is a social psychologist specialising in group behaviour as well the development of emotions. He is the author of numerous scholarly works on moral emotions and group processes. His current research interests relate to emotions and to group processes, more specifically, sociTrade Review"As a concise, systematic introduction to developmental psychology, the book is a quick, worthwhile read that gets to the point directly without being bogged down in history, disputes and the details of research design and data collection." - Buxin Han, Key Lab of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of SciencesTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Developmental Theories 3. Research Methodology 4. Biological Psychology 5. Cognitive Psychology 6. Language and communication 7. Emotional Development 8. Moral Development 9. Social Learning 10. Developmental Psychopathology.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the treatment, administration, and experience of children and young people certified as insane in England during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Trade Review“In this new volume for the series Palgrave Studies in the History of Childhood, edited by George Rousseau and Laurence Brockliss, Steven Taylor examines the history of child insanity in England. … Taylor’s book adds much to our knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the social histories of childhood and mental health.” (Catharine Coleborne, The Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth, Vol. 11 (1), 2018)Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. 'Much below insects, and so little above sensitive plants': Constructing the Insane Child.- 3. Networks of Care: Asylum Children, Typology, and Experience.- 4. Looking Out from the Asylum: Deathbeds, Distribution, and Diversity.- 5. Beyond the Asylum: Dealing with Insane Children.- 6. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together world-leading researchers and scholars in the fields of inclusive education, disability studies, refugee education and special education to examine critical and original perspectives of the meaning and consequences of educational and social exclusion. Drawing together, the contributors consider how children already vulnerable to exclusion might be supported and educated in and through times of global pandemic and crisis. They also identify broad prospects for education and inclusion in, through and beyond times of global pandemic and crisis.

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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking and illuminating guide will be a helpful companion for students and professionals across the fields of psychology, counselling, social work, and health. It explains the key concepts and describes how the main attachment types play out both in childhood and later life, and it identifies some of the intriguing questions being explored by research, such as: 'What part do individuals' attachment histories play in adult relationships?' and 'What scope is there for attachment styles established in infancy to change later in life?'Part I introduces the reader to the key conceptual components of modern attachment theory. Part II then covers the four main attachment patterns (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganised) that have been identified by attachment researchers. Each pattern is explored and examined as it plays out across the life course. The mental health, physical health and relationship issues associated with each pattern are also considered. Part III taTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Attachment Theory, Models and Measures 1. Attachment Behaviour 2. Emotions and their Regulation 3. The Internal Working Model 4. Patterns of Attachment 5. Attachment in Adulthood Part 2: Attachment Patterns, Types and Styles 6. Secure Attachments in Childhood 7. Secure Attachments in Adulthood 8. Avoidant Attachments in Childhood 9. Avoidant and Dismissing Attachments in Adulthood 10. Ambivalent Attachments in Childhood 11. Anxious and Preoccupied Attachments in Adulthood 12. Disorganised and Controlling Attachments in Childhood 13. Fearful Avoidant Attachments and Unresolved States of Mind in Adulthood Part 3: Issues and Debates 14. Temperament, Disability and Gender: The Interaction of Nature and Nurture 15. Attachment across the Lifecourse: Continuity and Discontinuity, Stability and Change 16. Use and Misuses of Attachment Theory Epilogue Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive reference analyzes psychological and anthropological studies concerning child and adolescent development across cultures, digging into often-forgotten topics like street children, child soldiers, and parenting in war-torn countries.Traditionally, research on child and adolescent development has focused on American youth, inadvertently neglecting 96 percent of the world''s children. This all-encompassing volume introduces global perspectives on young people across the globe, focusing on such topics as parenting and childcare, gender roles, violence against girls, adolescence in poor and rich countries, and developmental psychopathology across cultures. Recently updated, the second edition includes the latest findings in the field, additional content, and new photos and charts.With contributions from leading psychological and anthropological scholars, chapters address worldwide changes in children''s lives, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, immi

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Book SynopsisDrive Theory.- Sigmund Freud (18561939).- Ego Psychological Theories.- Heinz Hartmann (18941970).- Anna Freud (18951982).- Rene Spitz (18871974).- Peter Blos (19041997).- Greenspan (1941).- Object Relations Theories.- Melanie Klein (18821960).- Donald Winnicott (18961971).- Margaret Mahler (18971985).- Otto F. Kernberg (1928).- Life Cycle Theory.- Erik Erikson (19021994).- Interpersonal Theory.- Harry Stack Sullivan (18921949).- Theories of the Self.- Daniel Stern (1934).- Heinz Kohut (19131981).- Attachment Theories.- John Bowlby (19071990).- Mary Salter Ainsworth (19131999).- Neurodevelopmental Attachment Theories:The return to Psychoanalysis.- Allen N. Schore (1943).- Peter Fonagy (1952).- Conclusion.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Palombo, Bendicsen and Koch’s Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories offers a much-needed, comprehensive examination of the contributions of eighteen important psychoanalytic developmental theorists. Beginning with Freud’s foundational drive theory, the authors proceed to examine a range of psychoanalytic theories, including ego psychological, object relational, life cycle, interpersonal, self, and attachment. Chapters are well organized and they include not only the authors’ concise summaries of each theorist’s unique contribution, but in most instances, a clinical illustration derived from the theorist’s own published work. For interested readers, primary references highlighting the theorist’s original contributions, as well as a general bibliography are included at the conclusion of each chapter. This work, with its lucid descriptions of important developmental themes and careful attention to the unique features of each developmental theory, will prove a valuable resource not only for graduate students in the mental health professions, but also for postgraduate professionals."-Jerrold R. Brandell, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI"The Guide is a respectful and loving homage to a century of great minds struggling to understand the complex problem of psychological development. It is a treasure trove of knowledge, which enlivens the human and theoretical history of psychoanalysis, making it accessible to a new generation of clinicians. Designed for the serious student, the Guide provides the commonalities and complexities of a spectrum of developmental theories. The thoughtfulness and attention to detail of the authors serve as a wonderful example to students that not everything can be grasped in sound bites and that careful and detailed scholarship can bring great rewards. The inclusion of attachment theory and their modern expressions in the work of Schore and Fonagy distinguish this book from others, adding the brain to the mind, and bringing us up to the present day." -Louis Cozolino, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University, CA"TheGuide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theoriesis an invaluable resource for students, seasoned clinicians, and teachers of psychoanalytic ideas. The authors have assembled clear and succinct summaries of the prevailing developmental theories in psychoanalysis today. The inclusion of brief biographies of the theoreticians allows readers to understand the genesis of their ideas and to have an overview of some of the sociology of psychoanalytic theory. As a basic text, mental health practitioners can use this excellent work to compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives as well as to complement their psychoanalytic education. This work is an imperative addition to personal and reference libraries. Congratulations to the authors!" -David M. Terman, M.D. Director, Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis "Palombo, Bendicsen, and Koch are to be congratulated for their systematic, straightforward, and lucid presentation of the major concepts of key psychoanalytic developmental theories from Freud’s time to the present. Scholarly but accessible to readers who are not familiar with its content, this volume is enhanced by rich biographical profiles of each theorist, illustrative case examples, and the inclusion of a framework and questions that can be used to analyze and compare the different paradigms. This book is a valuable resource for teaching and should appeal to all those who are interested in learning about this vast body of knowledge." -Eda G.Goldstein, DSW, LCSW. Professor Emerita and Director of Post Masters Program in Advanced Clinical Practice New York University Silver School of Social Work"A major success is achieved by these authors, who conceptualize the array of complex notions/frameworks associated with major psychoanalytic developmental theories in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner. Following a historical time line beginning with Sigmund Freud, the book chronicles the evolutionary processes related to the development of modern psychoanalytic thought. This book is important resource for new and sophisticated students of this invaluable tradition." -Jack C. Wall, Dean and Professor, Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work “Palombo, Bendicsen, and Koch … here offer a useful guide inspired by the need to educate their students. … The conclusion … covers future hopes for neuroscience. The reader will find that the straightforward short descriptions explain complex theories with admirable clarity. … The present title deals more thoroughly with the details of each theorist, especially from a clinical US perspective, and will be a valuable resource for those interested in psychoanalysis and the history of ideas. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (R. H. Balsam, Choice, Vol. 47 (3), November, 2009) “Almost every teacher of psychology has had a student ask a question much like this one: ‘Why do we have to learn about Freud if he was wrong … ?’ In their book Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories, Joseph Palombo … and Barry J. Koch valiantly attempt to answer this question, and by most accounts they are very successful. … the book could also be helpful for students in other areas of psychology. … very useful to advanced students, practitioners, and teachers of psychoanalytic theory.” (Brien K. Ashdown and Natalie Homa, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 55 (6), February, 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction.-I. Drive Theory.-Sigmund Freud.-II. Ego Psychological Theories.-Heinz Hartmann.-Anna Freud.-Rene Spitz.-Peter Blos.-Stanley I. Greenspan.-III.-Object Relations Theories.-Melanie Klein.-Donald Winnicott.-Margaret Mahler.-Otto Kernberg.-V. Life Cycle Theory.-Erik Erikson.-IV. Interpersonal Theory.-Harry Stack Sullivan.-VI. Theories of the Self.-Daniel Stern.-Heinz Kohut.-VII. Attachment Theories. Part 1: Traditional Attachment Theories.-John Bowlby.-Mary Ainsworth & Mary Main.-Part 2: Neuropsychological Attachment theories: The return to psychoanalysis.-Allan Schore.-Peter Fonagy.-Conclusion.-Appendix A. Stages or Phases of Development.-Appendix B. Comparative Chart of Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories.-Appendix C. Who Analyzed Who.-Index

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Book SynopsisTeaching Effective Supervision of Child and Adolescent Analysis: Enriching the Candidate''s Clinical Experience is intended to help the supervisor of child and adolescent analysis. In presenting the supervisory experiences of their volume contributors, Anita G. Schmukler and Paula G. Atkeson offer a diverse guidebook that assists both the training supervising analysts and their candidates in their respective work with children. Focusing on assessment, working with parents, transference and countertransference, ethical dilemmas, play therapy, and fantasies and dreams, this volume ultimately assists the candidate in making careful assessments to determine optimal treatment.Trade ReviewDrs. Atkeson and Schmukler have collected papers that not only summarize the available literature on supervision of child and adolescent analysis but provide substantive ideas for conceptualizing the very complex processes involved in such an endeavor. This book offers both the conceptual and the practical, so that both the ‘why’ and the ‘how to’ of making supervision a helpful undertaking are closely linked in the reader's mind. -- Carla Elliott-Neely, Washington Center for PsychoanalysisThis outstanding book makes an invaluable contribution to the education of the child analyst; written by a group of skilled and experienced clinicians and supervisors, it covers essential issues in the teaching and learning of child analysis in a highly informative and practical way. A work that can serve as a guide and model for students and teachers, this book is essential reading for anyone engaged in the field of child analysis. -- Theodore J. Jacobs, M.D., New York Psychoanalytic Society & InstituteThis book examines the work of supervision throughout the various phases of a child and adolescent psychoanalytic treatment, with specific focus on the tasks pertinent to each phase. This specificity, combined with wonderful clinical examples, makes the study essential reading for both seasoned supervisors and for those just starting out. With this study, Schmukler and Atkeson make a contribution that is invaluable in itself, and in expanding and deepening the scholarly literature on this often neglected topic—a topic crucial for its clinical and conceptual implications. -- Laurie Levinson, PhDTeaching Effective Supervision of Child and Adolescent Analysis is a timely, masterful, and comprehensive contribution to the sparse literature on supervision of child and adolescent treatment. The detailed rich examples from clinical experience will be of value to all who supervise and treat children psychologically. A must for child analysts who wish to become effective supervisors. -- Wendy Olesker, PhD, New York Psychoanalytic Society and InstituteTable of ContentsIntroduction Anita G. Schmukler Chapter 1: Creating a Supervisory Framework: Models, Methods, and Mastery Denia Barrett Chapter 2: Supervising the Assessment Stephanie Smith and Paula G. Atkeson Chapter 3: Teaching Effective Supervision of Candidates in Their Work with the Parents of Their Child and Adolescent Patients Paula G. Atkeson Chapter 4: Helping Supervisors Work with Transferences and Countertransferences in Child and Adolescent Anita G. Schmukler Chapter 5: Teaching Supervisory Technique in Working with Fantasies, Play and Dream Anita G. Schmukler and Mary Sickles Chapter 6: Assisting the Supervisor in Working with Candidates on Ethical Dilemmas Lee Ascherman and Samuel Rubin Chapter 7: Supervision and the Challenges of Termination Jill Miller Epilogue: The Supervisor’s Work with Special Problems Arising in the Supervisory Situation Calvern Narcisi Appendices A-D Index About the Contributors

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