Child and developmental psychology Books

Book SynopsisFilled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this text shows you how psychology helps you understand yourself and the complex social world around you. It also uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities you have in your life and your future career. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay current with ''hot topics,'' students say it's one text they just don't want to stop reading. The text and associated workbook are highly readable, engaging, and visually appealing, providing you with a wealth of material you can put to use every day. Also available: the MindTap online learning experience, featuring an eBook, activities that engage you in thinking about common misconceptions about psychology, animations that introduce key concepts, cool apps (including a text-to-speech reader), and more.Table of Contents1. Adjusting to Modern Life. 2. Theories of Personality. 3. Stress and Its Effects. 4. Coping Processes. 5. Psychology and Physical Health. 6. The Self. 7. Social Thinking and Social Influence. 8. Interpersonal Communication. 9. Friendship and Love. 10. Marriage and the Family. 11. Gender and Behavior. 12. Development and Expression of Sexuality. 13. Careers and Work. 14. Psychological Disorders. 15. Psychotherapy. 16. Positive Psychology.

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Book SynopsisMany of us experience pain in our childhoods, and young people face trauma all over the world. How is it possible to recover? Do those abused always go on to hurt others? This incredible bestseller has overturned the way we view trauma, by showing how the extraordinary power of resilience can heal damaged lives. Renowned psychoanalyst Boris Cyrulnik has dealt with many young victims of distress and he relates stories of children who have been abused, orphaned, fought in wars and escaped genocide, yet who have not only survived, but grown in the face of adversity. By the way we deal with our memories and emotions, he shows, we can reshape our lives and transform pain into something stronger - just as a grain of sand in an oyster becomes a pearl. Resilience is not just about resisting; it is about learning to live. This life-changing book points the way towards hope and happiness.

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Book SynopsisOver the last decade, Carol Gray's Social Stories approach has become established as a highly effective way of teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the Stories in My Social Stories Book take children step by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and getting used to new clothes. It also helps children to understand different experiences such as going to school, shopping and visiting the doctor. These stories are written for preschoolers aged from two to six, and the book is a useful primer for all young children - but most especially those on the autism spectrum.My Social Stories Book contains over 150 Stories, and is illustrated throughout with line drawings by Sean McAndrew, which form a visual counterpart to the text. A helpful introduction explains to parents and carers how to get the most out of the book.Trade ReviewWhile intended mainly for autistic children, the clear, patient explanations of basic skills and situations could well be of use to any young child... The jolly black and white line drawings help bring reassurance to life skills and to situations children find themselves. In. "A Note to Parents and Professionals" gives the background for the stories and advice as to how they should be used. -- Healthy BooksMy Social Stories Book is a practical guide to the use of social stories with young children. Social stories are well established as a great way to teach children with autism new skills using pictures and step-by-step explanations. The book is filled with examples of social stories covering almost every situation you could think of aimed at 2-6 Year olds, includes many day to day situations that children with autism often find confusing or frustrating. This book is value for money for those families or workers wishing to try social stories and needing ideas to get started. Families could dip into it to prepare children for new experiences and/or to help teach new skills. -- CommunicationMy Social Stories Book offers a rich bank of material for adults who wish to support young children with ASD make sense of their environment and function more effectively in it, and may hopefully become a tool in rigorous empirical research into the effectiveness of social stories. -- DebateOver the last ten years, Carol Gray's wonderful concept of the Social Story has stood the test of time... Each family with a child who has autism needs to make room on the book self for this one -- Book ReviewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. A Note to Parents and Professionals. 1. Taking Care of Me. What do I do when I need to use the toilet? Where are the toilets? How do I help others find the toilet in my home? Where are other toilets? Time to wash my hands. Why do I wash my hands? When do people wash their hands? How do children learn to wash their hands? Time to brush my teeth. When do people brush their teeth? How do children learn to brush their teeth? Time to take medicine. Why is medicine special? Why do adults give me medicine? When do adults give me medicine? What is liquid medicine? What is a medicine spoon? How do adults give me medicine? Time to blow my nose. What does “blowing my nose” mean? What does “wiping my nose” mean? What do I use to blow or wipe my nose? How do I use a tissue? Why do children need new clothes? Why do I have new clothes? Where do I find new clothes? How does it feel to wear new clothes? When do I wear new clothes? Choosing clothes to ear outside. What do people where when it gets cold outside? What do people wear when it gets warn outside? What is a coat? What is a mitten? Why do people wear boots? Time for a nap. Why do I take naps? When is naptime? What do adults do when I am taking a nap? How to children learn to take naps? Time for a haircut. When do I get my hair cut? What is a hairstylist? Where does a hairstylist work? How can I help the hairstylist? What steps do I follow to get my haircut? Time to clip my fingernails. Who clips my fingernails? Is having my fingernails clipped safe? Time to clip my toenails. Who clips my toenails? Is having my toenails clipped safe? Time for a bath. When do I take a bath? Why do I leave my clothes outside the bathtub? How do I get into the bathtub? How do adults help me take a bath? Time to wash my hair. What is shampoo? When does my hair get washed? How do children learn to wash their hair? What does it mean when people say, “Time to go to bed”? When is bedtime? Where do I sleep? When do people go to bed? What is a dream? How do I go to bed? 2. Home. What are unexpected noises? What is a telephone? What is a doorbell? How do doors make noises? Why do dogs bark? What happens when people drop things? What is a vacuum cleaner? Why do cars have horns? What is thunder? Who knows about time? Who knows what time it is? What is a watch? What does “hurry up” mean? What does it mean to be on time? What does it mean to “be late”? Who is coming to play? When will we play? What can i say when my friend arrives? What will we do today?

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Book SynopsisIn Children and Pictures, Richard P. Jolley critiques both the historical and contemporary studies conducted in the field of children's making and understanding of pictures. Some highlights of Children and Pictures are: What develops, and why, in children's representational and expressive drawing, both in typical, atypical, and cross-cultural populations. The developing relationship between production and comprehension of pictures. Children's understanding of pictures as symbolic representations. Practical and applied uses of drawings, particularly in clinical and legal settings. Diverse educational practices of teaching drawing across the world. Presenting up-to-date research and pointing towards future topics of study, Children and Pictures brings the study of children's drawings into mainstream child development studies. This is an edifying resource for students, researchers, practitioners, parenTrade Review"This book is academic in the good sense of the word: it contains thorough introductions to relevant theories and balanced overviews of empirical data that support or contradict these theories." (International Journal of Education through Art, 1 May 2011) "Children's drawing is a fascinating topic with a wide-ranging appeal, and this well-written and well-informed book will be very useful to students and researchers of child development and art education, as well as being accessible to the general reader. In ten clearly laid out chapters Richard Jolley gives an up-to-date overview of some of the debates in the field, an overview amply supported by research findings. In a further and final chapter he suggests “future directions” which, I'm sure, will provide food for thought for many of the up-and-coming generation of researchers." –Dr Maureen Cox, Emeritus Reader, Department of Psychology, University of York "A long time in the making, this book was well worth waiting for. It is unusual in the range of topics it covers and the importance it accords to the field. It can serve both as an introduction for new readers and as a resource for established researchers, which is extraordinarily hard to bring off. This is because the author is clearly conducting a dialogue with the reader throughout, in a gracefully styled stream of writing." –Norman Freeman, Emeritus Professor and Senior Research Fellow, Cognitive Development, University of Bristol "Psychologist Richard Jolley takes the reader on a fascinating journey, using children’s drawings and their understanding of pictures as a way to understand children’s minds. This book will enlighten researchers, clinicians, educators, and parents – anyone who wants to understand why children draw in the sometimes odd, almost always charming, way that they do." –Ellen Winner, Professor of Psychology, Boston College, and Senior Research Associate, Project Zero, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Credits. Introduction. 1 The Development of Representational Drawing. 2 The Development of Expressive Drawing. 3 Drawings from Children in Special Populations. 4 Production and Comprehension of Representational Drawing. 5 Children’s Understanding of the Dual Nature of Pictures. 6 Drawings as Measures of Internal Representations. 7 Drawings as Assessment Tools: Intelligence, Personality and Emotionality. 8 Drawing as Memory Aids. 9 Cultural Influences on Children’s Drawings. 10 The Education of Drawing. 11 Future Directions. Further Reading. References. Author Index. Subject Index. Plates.

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Book SynopsisEverywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, ''That''s one. That''s two. That''s three.'' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!-PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to get your kids to behave without yelling? Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child, this gentle parenting book can help you create a calm, happy home.Phelan''s method has a proven track record of ending the negotiations and getting kids back on track...1-2-3 {Magic} is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason.-Library Journal STARREDSince kids don''t come with a manual, 1-2-3 Magic is the next best thing. Dr. Thomas Phelan has developed the #1 selling child discipline book in the country-a quick, simple, and scientifically proven way to parent that actually works!Using his signature coTrade Review"Phelan's method has a proven track record of ending the negotiations and getting kids back on track...1-2-3 {Magic} is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason. " - Library Journal-STARRED"The most valuable advice I got from reading 1-2-3 Magic that you can start implementing at home immediately is to avoid too much talking and too much emotion...the 1-2-3- program is as much a control on parental anger as it is on children's behavior. " - Outnumbered 3 to 1"The book has a lot of great, helpful information. Anyone who has children, no matter what age, can learn from this. " - Cassandra's Place"1-2-3 Magic helped me quickly identify the areas that I was messing up with my kids, and showed me how I could change those bad habits and trade them in for solid tactics to use when my kids were not listening as they should be. The best part, is that it literally only took a couple days for my kids to completely jump on board with the program...This book is worth it's weight in gold and will change your family's life." - The Simple Moms"If you are a parent of young kids I do recommend that you pick up this book for a read as it would help you understand more about how to cope with your children during their outbursts." - Dominique's Desk"Lays out a simple program for parents to help manage, and keep from overreacting, to behavior that seems incessant and annoying, like a continual request for junk food right before dinner." - Tri-City Herald"Since the sixth edition of the self-proclaimed No. 1 child-discipline book in America came out last year, Dr. Phelan's strategies have seen a resurgence in the parenting world. Maybe that's why you feel like everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, "That's one. That's two. That's three." And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops! " - PopSugar"The book spells out how you can help your child deal with their emotions, encourage good behavior, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. He includes clear advice for many roadblocks you find in a day of parenting. " - HealthlineTable of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Introduction: Parenting: Long Hours, No Pay, Excellent Benefits Part I: Building a Solid Foundation for Parenting Chapter 1: Orientation to the Parenting Profession Chapter 2: Your Job as a Parent Chapter 3: Challenging the Little Adult Assumption Chapter 4: Avoiding the Two Biggest Discipline Mistakes Part II: Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Parenting Job 1 Chapter 5: Getting Results through Counting Chapter 6: Advice for Nearly Any Counting Challenge Chapter 7: Disciplining Your Child in Public Real-Life Story 1: The Case of the Temper Tantrum Terrorist Chapter 8: How to Handle Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Pouting, and Lying Real-Life Story 2: The Incredible Case of the Traveling Troublemakers Chapter 9: Getting Started with Counting Part III: Managing Testing and Manipulation Chapter 10: Recognizing the Six Types of Testing and Manipulation Chapter 11: Tales from the Trenches Part IV: Encouraging Good Behavior: Parenting Job 2 Chapter 12: Establishing Positive Routines

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Book SynopsisWith contributions from prominent experts, this pragmatic book takes a close look at the nature of complex psychological trauma in children and adolescents and the clinical challenges it presents. Each chapter shows how a complex trauma perspective can provide an invaluable unifying framework for case conceptualization, assessment, and intervention amidst the chaos and turmoil of these young patients' lives. A range of evidence-based and promising therapies are reviewed and illustrated with vivid case vignettes. The volume is grounded in clinical innovations and cutting-edge research on child and adolescent brain development, attachment, and emotion regulation, and discusses diagnostic criteria, including those from DSM-IV and DSM-5. See also Drs. Ford and Courtois's edited volume Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Adults, Second Edition, and their authored volume, Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, Relationship-Based Approach.Trade Review"Describing evidence-based models for treatment of complex trauma in children, this book is interwoven with contemporary knowledge about psychobiology and is richly illustrated with extended clinical examples. In addition to a focus on individual treatment, some chapters address the systems within which traumatized children live and are treated. There is a repeated focus throughout the chapters on attachment, self-regulation, and engaging families in treatment. The book provides an excellent foundation for clinicians working with this population."--Laurie Anne Pearlman, PhD, past president, Trauma Research, Education, and Training Institute, Inc. "This volume comprehensively examines complex trauma in children and adolescents, from its neurobiological impact to the development and dissemination of evidence-based treatments. Newer therapies currently being tested are also discussed; case examples illustrate the use of each modality. Clinical challenges related to self-regulation, dissociation, impaired caregiver attachment, and intergenerational trauma are addressed. Written with clarity and detail, each chapter will benefit both trainees and seasoned mental health and medical practitioners. This book fosters needed synergy between scientific inquiry and real-world clinical applications in this important field."--Alesia O. Hawkins, PhD, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford "I have used this book in both advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses. It provides an excellent overview of the neurobiological consequences of early and ongoing trauma, as well as best practices for assessment and intervention to help children and families. The blend of chapters on the consequences of trauma for early development with those on evidence-based treatments and practices specific to complex trauma is very helpful to students in training to enter a variety of clinical and behavioral health fields. This book has been an excellent companion reader in my trauma-focused intervention course."--Carla Smith Stover, PhD, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, University of South Florida "It's all here, including insights into neuroscience, family dynamics, assessment, and--most centrally--intervention. Clinicians and advanced students of psychiatry, psychology, and social work will consider this book a tremendous resource. Chapters on betrayal trauma, multitraumatized children, and treatment approaches are particularly useful for psychotherapists. The list of authors reads as a 'who's who' in the field. If you've ever wondered what to do to help a severely traumatized child, this book is for you."--Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD, University Without Walls, University of Massachusetts Amherst -The editors have organized a large panel of experts in the field of complex trauma who provide the many excellent chapters found in this unique and groundbreaking text. This text is unique in that it brings together various specialties dealing with complex PTSD, many of which may be unfamiliar to those trained purely within a cognitive behavioral model….This is an important book edited by individuals with significant accomplishment and familiarity with this very challenging field. The various chapter authors have done a commendable job in detailing their particular points of view and providing enlightening examples to emphasize and explain their way of thinking. The book is very well referenced and any reader interested in any of the various strategies presented will find it easy to further their interest and education by exploring the writings of the experts in any of these fields. This would make an excellent graduate-level text in psychiatry, psychology, or social work and should be seriously considered by any program offering child and adolescent psychotherapy. It should be especially considered in programs dealing with trauma and stress disorders.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1/2/2014ƒƒThe text goes beyond specific trauma models, providing a unifying conceptualization of complex traumatic stress disorders, their development and presenting features, before directing the reader to specific clinical recommendations…I would thoroughly recommend this book.--Journal of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 7/1/2014Table of ContentsI. Complex Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence 1. Relational Trauma, Brain Development, and Dissociation, Allan N. Schore 2. Childhood Trauma, Brain Connectivity, and the Self, Ruth A. Lanius, Robyn Bluhm, & Paul A. Frewen 3. Relational Trauma and Disorganized Attachment, Pamela C. Alexander 4. Betrayal Trauma, Laura A. Kaehler, Rebecca Babcock, Anne P. DePrince, & Jennifer J. Freyd 5. Cumulative Trauma in Childhood, Damion Grasso, Carolyn Greene, & Julian D. Ford 6. The Translational Evidence Base, Ruth R. DeRosa, Lisa Amaya-Jackson, & Christopher M. Layne 7. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis, Julian D. Ford, Kathleen Nader, & Kenneth E. Fletcher II. Individual Psychotherapy Models 8. Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma, Cheryl Lanktree & John Briere 9. Dissociation-Focused Therapy, Sandra Wieland & Joyanna Silberg 10. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Matthew Kliethermes, Rachel Wamser Nanney, Judith A. Cohen, & Anthony P. Mannarino 11. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Debra Wesselmann & Francine Shapiro 12. Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Adolescents, Ruth R. DeRosa & Jill H. Rathus III. Systemic Approaches to Treatment 13. The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Bruce D. Perry & Christine L. Dobson 14. Developmental Trauma Therapy Models, Julian D. Ford, Margaret E. Blaustein, Mandy Habib, & Richard Kagan 15. The Sanctuary Model, Sandra L. Bloom 16. Child–Parent Psychotherapy and Historical Trauma, Amy Klatzkin, Alicia F. Lieberman, & Patricia Van Horn 17. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy, Anthony J. Urquiza & Susan Timmer 18. Trauma Systems Therapy, Carryl P. Navalta, Adam D. Brown, Amanda Nisewaner, B. Heidi Ellis, & Glenn N. Saxe 19. Conclusion, Julian D. Ford & Christine A. Courtois Index

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Book SynopsisWidely regarded as the state-of-the-science reference on attachment, this handbook interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and development of attachment theory; present biological and evolutionary perspectives; and explore the role of attachment processes in relationships, including both parentâchild and romantic bonds. Implications for mental health and psychotherapy are addressed, with reviews of exemplary attachment-oriented interventions for children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Contributors discuss best practices in assessment and critically evaluate available instruments and protocols. New to This Edition *Chapters on genetics and epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology, and sexual mating. *Chapters on compassion, school readiness, and the caregiving system across the lifespan. *Chapter probing the relation between attachment and other developmental influences. *NearlTrade Review"This third edition of Cassidy and Shaver's Handbook will be an instant classic, like prior editions. The contributors are a 'who's who' in the field. The chapter coverage is exhaustive and timely in its treatment of long-standing and emerging issues in attachment theory and research, such as measurement, biological influences, interventions, and special populations. I use this handbook as the main text in a doctoral seminar on attachment theory and research taken by students in counseling, education, and psychology. Students have found the volume incredibly useful and comment on how it will remain on their shelves. A 'must have' for the researcher or clinician interested in attachment processes across the lifespan."--Richard Lanthier, PhD, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University"Impressive. The list of authors in the third edition includes nearly all of the ongoing major contributors to the attachment literature. Chapters provide important updates, theoretical perspectives, and nuanced discussion. The breadth and depth of the content are stunning. This handbook is required reading for anyone who wants information regarding the current status of attachment theory and research, including students, researchers, and professionals interested in a broad array of topics."--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University"The Handbook of Attachment reflects the kind of artful integration of behavior, emotion, and cognition that John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth hoped to set in train. I am particularly impressed by the work the editors and contributors to the third edition have devoted to updating, revising, and even reconceptualizing their chapters to keep up with this flourishing field. The third edition is more than just a great help for scholarship and teaching--it is indispensable."--Everett Waters, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University"The Handbook of Attachment, Third Edition, was a superb choice for my advanced undergraduate and graduate seminar. Like the prior editions, the Handbook provides up-to-date coverage of the major topics in the field, as well as exciting explorations of emerging issues. For students who may not yet have a full grasp of the field, the book offers a strong foundation in attachment theory and methodological and clinical implications from which they can start to formulate their own sub-interests. The chapters are written simply enough to make them accessible to upper-level undergraduates, yet also provide sophisticated depth for a more advanced audience. Even after the course, I have heard from students that they frequently consult and reference the Handbook and appreciate having it as an important part of their libraries."--Jennifer C. Ablow, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon"This edition is considered the bible of the attachment field, just as the previous two editions were….This third edition is necessary for anybody interested in the attachment field. With the exponential development in the field, this is the place where the updates are synthesized and organized to be easily accessible."--Doody's Review Service"Has tremendous relevance for clinicians who are interested in the biological, cognitive, and emotional underpinnings of interpersonal relationships, psychopathology, the process of therapy with different clients, and therapeutic change...[and] who wish to understand theory and empirical research relevant to client conceptualization and treatment."--Behavior Therapist (on the second edition)"A comprehensive and scholarly review of a critically important issue in development attachment....This well-edited volume includes high-quality contributions from leading theorists and researchers in psychology, psychiatry, and child development....The Handbook of Attachment really is a 'must' reference for anyone seriously interested in attachment theory and its role in development across the life span....Practitioners who use attachment theory in their clinical work will find it enlightening."--Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (on the first edition)"This is an impressive, comprehensive volume which explores a wide range of attachment topics. It should be considered an essential reference book for mental health practitioners who provide treatment to people of all ages."--Psychoanalytic Social Work (on the first edition)"Destined to become a classic, this comprehensive handbook provides a landmark review and synthesis of the current state of knowledge about attachment and loss in children and adults."--Choice Reviews (on the first edition)Table of ContentsI. Overview of Attachment Theory 1. The Nature of the Child's Ties, Jude Cassidy 2. Attachment Disruptions, Reparative Processes, and Psychopathology: Theoretical and Clinical Implications, Roger Kobak, Kristyn Zajac, & Stephanie D. Madsen 3. Attachment, Loss, and Grief: Bowlby's Views, New Developments, and Current Controversies, R. Chris Fraley & Phillip R. Shaver 4. The Internal Working Model Construct in Light of Contemporary Neuroimaging Research, Inge Bretherton & Kristine A. Munholland II. Biological Perspectives 5. Attachment Theory within a Modern Evolutionary Framework, Jeffry A. Simpson & Jay Belsky 6. Psychobiological Origins of Infant Attachment and Its Role in Development, H. Jonathan Polan & Myron A. Hofer 7. Attachment in Rhesus Monkeys, Stephen J. Suomi 8. Attachment, Parenting, and Genetics, Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg and Marinus H. van IJzendoorn 9. Attachment and Psychoneuroimmunology, Katherine B. Ehrlich, Gregory E. Miller, Jason D. Jones, & Jude Cassidy 10. Attachment and Temperament as Intersecting Developmental Products and Interacting Developmental Contexts Throughout Infancy and Childhood, Brian E. Vaughn & Kelly K. Bost 11. Studying the Biology of Human Attachment, Amie A. Hane & Nathan A. Fox 12. Toward a Neuroscience of Attachment, James A. Coan III. Attachment in Infancy and Childhood 13. Normative Development: The Ontogeny of Attachment in Childhood, Robert S. Marvin, Preston A. Britner, & Beth S. Russell 14. Precursors of Attachment Security, R. M. Pasco Fearon & Jay Belsky 15. Attachment Relationships in the Context of Multiple Caregivers, Carollee Howes & Susan Spieker 16. Early Attachment and Later Development: Reframing the Questions, Ross A. Thompson 17. Attachment in Middle Childhood, Kathryn A. Kerns & Laura E. Brumariu 18. The Measurement of Attachment Security and Related Constructs in Infancy and Early Childhood, Judith Solomon & Carol George IV. Attachment in Adolescence and Adulthood 19. The Multiple Facets of Attachment in Adolescence, Joseph P. Allen & Joseph S. Tan 20. Pair Bonds as Attachments: Mounting Evidence in Support of Bowlby's Hypothesis, Debra M. Zeifman & Cindy Hazan 21. Adult Romantic Attachment: Developments in the Study of Couple Relationships, Judith A. Feeney 22. Attachment and Sexual Mating: The Joint Operation of Separate Motivational Systems, Gurit E. Birnbaum 23. Same-Sex Romantic Attachment, Jonathan J. Mohr & Skyler D. Jackson 24. Adult Attachment and Emotion Regulation, Mario Mikulincer & Phillip R. Shaver 25. Attachment in Middle and Later Life, Carol Magai, Maria Teresa Frías, & Phillip R. Shaver 26. The Adult Attachment Interview: Protocol, Method of Analysis, and Empirical Studies: 1985-2015, Erik Hesse 27. Measurement of Individual Differences in Adult Attachment, Judith A. Crowell, R. Chris Fraley, & Glenn I. Roisman V. Psychopathology and Clinical Applications 28. Attachment and Psychopathology in Childhood, Michelle DeKlyen & Mark T. Greenberg 29. Attachment Disorganization from Infancy to Adulthood: Neurobiological Correlates, Parenting Contexts, and Pathways to Disorder, Karlen Lyons-Ruth & Deborah Jacobvitz 30. Challenges to the Development of Attachment Relationships Faced by Young Children in Foster and Adoptive Care, Mary Dozier & Michael Rutter 31. Attachment States of Mind and Psychopathology in Adulthood, K. Chase Stovall-McClough & Mary Dozier 32. Prevention and Intervention Programs to Support Early Attachment Security: A Move to the Level of the Community, Lisa J. Berlin, Charles H. Zeanah, & Alicia F. Lieberman 33. Attachment and Adult Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, Arietta Slade 34. Reconciling Psychoanalytic Ideas with Attachment Theory, Peter Fonagy, Patrick Luyten, Elizabeth Allison, & Chloe Campbell 35. Couple and Family Therapy: An Attachment Perspective, Audrey Brassard & Susan M. Johnson VI. Systems, Culture, and Context 36. Caregiving, Brooke C. Feeney & Susan S. Woodhouse 37. Cross-Cultural Patterns of Attachment: Universal and Contextual Dimensions, Judi Mesman, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn, & Abraham Sagi-Schwartz 38. A Lifespan Perspective on Attachment and Care for Others: Empathy, Altruism, and Prosocial Behavior, Phillip R. Shaver, Mario Mikulincer, Jacquelyn T. Gross, Jessica A. Stern, & Jude Cassidy 39. Attachment and Religious Representations and Behavior, Pehr Granqvist & Lee A. Kirkpatrick 40. Divorce through the Lens of Attachment Theory, Brooke C. Feeney & Joan K. Monin 41. Attachment and School Readiness, Amanda P. Williford, Lauren M. Carter, & Robert C. Pianta 42. Implications of Attachment Theory and Research for Child Care Policies, Michael Rutter & Camilla Azis-Clauson VII. Perspectives on Attachment 43. The Place of Attachment in Development, L. Alan Sroufe

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Book SynopsisHas your child received a medical diagnosis for a long term illness or health condition?If so, this can be a stressful time for you both. You may have noticed changes in your relationship and behaviour towards your child. For example many parents feel that their child needs more understanding, is more fragile or is struggling to cope physically or emotionally. Your discipline parenting style may change if you feel that they ''suffer enough'' already. Parents often find their confidence and judgement gets knocked off track in the early stages following a diagnosis, but given time and support, they do adapt and develop resilience in themselves and in their child.This book can help you with: Emotional support for managing difference and dealing with difficult behaviour Practical suggestions for easing hospital anxiety or navigating feeding problems Advice on what to say and when to your child about their illness

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Book SynopsisActive Support is a proven model of care that enables and empowers people with intellectual disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of their lives. This evidence-based approach is particularly effective for working with people with more severe disabilities, and is of growing interest to those responsible for providing support and services. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of Active Support and how it can be used in practice, based on the theory and research underpinning the methods involved. They describe how to engage people with intellectual disabilities in meaningful activity as active participants, and look at the communication style needed to foster positive relationships between carers and the people they are supporting. Highlighting the main issues for those trying to put Active Support into practice, they explain what is needed on a day-to-day basis to support the implementation, improvement and maintenance of the approach, along with possible solutions for the difficulties they may encounter. Finally, they look at how to integrate Active Support with other person-centred approaches, drawing on examples from various organisations and individual case studies. The definitive text on Active Support, this book will be essential reading for anyone professionally concerned with the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities, including psychologists, behaviour specialists, social workers, care managers, occupational therapists and inspectors and regulators of services, as well as families.Trade ReviewMansell and Beadle-Brown have created a thorough handbook of AS and how to implement it successfully. Readers of this book will also obtain different perspectives of challenges faced with AS, and how to resolve these. The book is a stimulating read, with a strong evidence base referenced to research and government papers. The authors explain their material clearly, and offer ideas for future research. This is a book to buy for any student or practitioner in a relevant field. -- British Journal of Occupational Therapyexcellent and accessible book... It provides a concise explanation of active support - meaningful, engaging and fulfilling daily activities by carers providing intensive support - and how to set about providing this. -- Nursing StandardThe book is comprehensive and essentially provides a value base and structure to support service users positively. It will be useful for families, care providers and health and social care practitioners who work or care for people with intellectual disabilities. -- International Journal of Developmental DisabilitiesThis book is drawn from international sources and sits within social policy and social work values of social inclusion, choice, participation, respect and dignity. Its great value is that by drawing on research as to what works in practice then it is both a key source of evidence and a call of action to effect change at different levels... Each chapter manages to discuss and analyse issues and challenges with which we are all familiar. The evidence is used to highlight what works and to recommend best practice at different levels. This is an important book that deserves to be read by students, social workers, team leaders, senior managers, policy makers and inspectorate staff and its recommendations acted upon. -- RostrumThis landmark book is an authoritative text on the organisation of support and methods of direct practice with people with severe intellectual disability. Written by two outstanding academic leaders, it draws together the significant body of research that forms the evidence base for person centred active support. Its unique contribution and thus immense value is the clarity with which this knowledge is translated into a comprehensive guide to every day practice for staff, front line leaders and senior managers. This book is a key source of theory and evidence for students, researchers and policy makers, as well providing practitioners and organisations with a blueprint for action. -- Professor Christine Bigby, LaTrobe University, AustraliaMansell and Beadle-Brown have pulled together, in one place, a readable, practical yet research-based guide to improving supports for people with significant intellectual disabilities. I recommend this concise volume for any service provider or policymaker who supports this population. It is well worth the read. -- Steven M. Eidelman, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Human Services Policy and Leadership, University of DelawareThis is a really helpful book for anyone wishing not only to understand the place of person centred active support in enabling people with complex support needs to exercise control over their own lives, but to implement it effectively. It is meticulously researched and distils experience gained from implementation really well. -- Bob Tindall, Managing Director, United Response and former Chair and current board member of the Association of Supported Living (ASL)In my 35 years of working with people with a disability I have not come across anything as important as Person-Centred Active Support. It is now at the core of almost all the work that I do. -- Gary Radler, Clinical Psychologist, Positive Behaviour Support Services, AustraliaPerson Centred Active Support has been an essential core element of what we do for more than 10 years; it takes energy and tenacity to implement and maintain but the difference it makes in people's lives makes it very worthwhile. -- Ian McLean, CEO, Golden City Support Services (GCSS), AustraliaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. 1. Engagement in Meaningful Activity and Relationships. 2. The Enabling Relationship. 3. Organising Staff Support. 4. Practice Leadership. 5. The Organisational Context. 6. Integrating Active Support with Other Person-centred Approaches. Conclusion. Appendix I: Summary of the Levels of Engagement Reported in Available Studies and Additional Analysis of Available Data, with Adaptive Behaviour Scale Part 1 (ABS) Score Where Available. Appendix II: Summary of Data on Engagement and Support from Staff Following Implementation of Active Support. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisA collection of writings by leading developmental psychologist Patricia M Crittenden, highlighting her vast contribution to attachment theory and research. It includes her observation of compulsive A, coercive C, and combined A/C patterns; application of attachment theory to child maltreatment, parent and child mental illness, and criminality; and the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of Attachment and Adaptation.Includes an introduction to the Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM) and shows the history of that model. Contains an introduction and commentaries and published in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Attachment (IASA).Trade Review'This volume contains a selection of the seminal works of Patricia Crittenden, one of the most creative and innovative thinkers in the history of attachment theory. Crittenden integrates the fields of developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology in her thought-provoking and insightful research on attachment in normal and atypical development. Her ground-breaking work on attachment and child maltreatment stimulated the field to embark on translational research to prevent attachment insecurity and to promote resilient functioning'- Dante Cicchetti, Ph.D., McKnight Presidential Chair, William Harris Professor and Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota; 'Contains a selection of the seminal works of Patricia Crittenden, one of the most creative and innovative thinkers in the history of attachment theory': Professor Dante Cicchetti, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota. 'A "must" for each trainer, therapist, researcher or student'- Professor Rodolfo de Bernart, President, IASA (from the Foreword).

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive parent's guide to your child's psychological development from birth through age 10 Written in an engaging, practical style, Ages and Stages offers you the benefits of the most current research on child development, featuring helpful tips and techniques to foster your child's maturation.Trade Review"...succeeds in its aim of providing accessible information and practical advice..." (Jnl of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol 7(4))Table of ContentsSTAGE 1: BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS. Emotional Health. Cognitive Development. Family and Peer Relationships. Personal Growth. Character Formation. STAGE 2: 18 TO 36 MONTHS. Emotional Health. Cognitive Development. Family and Peer Relationships. Personal Growth. Character Formation. STAGE 3: 36 MONTHS TO THE SIXTH BIRTHDAY. Emotional Health. Cognitive Development. Family and Peer Relationships. Personal Growth. Character Formation. STAGE 4: 6 TO 9 YEARS. Emotional Health. Cognitive Development. Family and Peer Relationships. Personal Growth. Character Formation. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of a textbook that has met with enthusiastic acclaim since its publication in 1988. It explores in detail theories and discussions of how children think and learn. It also looks at the practical implications of research and acknowledges some of the difficult problems teachers face when trying to put theory and research into practice in the classroom. Discusses important new research in developmental psychology that has taken place since the first edition was published in 1988 Provides an excellent resource for both psychology students and educationalists Includes substantially revised chapters on mathematics and classroom education Trade Review"Wood's treatment of these perplexing issues is straightforward. He does not burden readers with philosophical jargon, does not bore readers with esoteric details, and does not offer simplistic answers...Wood brings the analytic mind of a psychologist to his book without the cluttering style of academic psychologese which undergraduates generally abhor" Scott G. Paris, APA Review of BooksTable of ContentsIntroduction: From Pavlov to Piaget. 1. Images of Childhood and their Reflection in Teaching. 2. A Decade of Development. 3. Are there Stages of Development?. 4. Learning how to Think and Learn. 5. Language and Learning. 6. Making Sense. 7. The Literate Mind. 8. The Mathematical Mind. 9. Education and Educatability. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisArgues that education must take into account body, soul and spirit in order for a child to develop into a happy, wise, skilled adult.Trade Review'This book has been a standard text and has provided student teachers, therapists, parents and many others with an overview of child development from an anthroposophical perspective. I have been saying for years that it should be updated and now this has happened. This book is quite simplay a 'must'.-- Martyn Rawson, Steiner Education, September 2005Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Three Cycles of Development 2. The Physical Stages of Development 3. The Child up to the Loss of the Milk Teeth 4. From Loss of the Milk Teeth to Puberty 5. Development from Puberty 6. The Layers of the Human Soul 7. Development of the Self 8. The Stages of Thinking 9. Stages of Feeling: Artistic Development 10. The Development of the Will: Morality 11. Heredity and Individualization 12. On Education and Self-Education

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Child and Adolescent Systems of Care is a groundbreaking volume that presents the latest thinking in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry written by a stellar panel of child and adolescent psychiatrists.Table of ContentsTables and Figures xi Foreword xiiiClarice Kestenbau Preface xv Acknowledgments xxi Part One: Conceptual Foundations of Systems of Care Part Two: Integrating Clinical Modalities Into Systems of Care Part Three: Working Across Populations and Settings Part Four: Administration and Evaluation of Systems of Care The Editors 509 The Contributors 511 Name Index 519 Subject Index 535

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Book SynopsisA practical parenting resource to understanding and relieving anxiety in kids, including 15 tools and workbook exercises to do with your children to manage their fears and worry less.Being the parent of a smart child is great-until your son or daughter starts asking whether global warming is real, if you are going to die, and what will happen if they don''t get into college. Kids who are advanced intellectually often experience fears beyond their years. And parents are left asking, why does my child worry so much?Anxiety is the number one mental health issue for children in the U.S. In this practical parenting resource, psychotherapist Allison Edwards guides you through the mental and emotional process of where your child''s fears come from and why they are so hard to move past.Answers questions such as:How do smart kids think differently?How do I know if my child has anxiety (including a checklist)?What is the root of my child''s anTrade Review"As a psychologist who works with children, I can honestly say this will be one book I will be adding to my borrowing library for parents to read. I have already recommended it to several of the families I am currently working with. Well worth a read for parents as well as professionals. " - Kerry Marsh, LibraryThing"Therapist Edwards brings profound insight into the minds of gifted, anxious children in this parent-friendly handbook...Fifteen tools for parents and children to use together offer practical approaches to teaching coping skills and emotional competence, and will work well for any child with anxiety. Parents will be comforted by Edwards's analysis, which frames children's worrying as a manageable challenge." - Publishers Weekly-STARRED"As a parent with anxiety as well as a child with anxiety, this was a really great manual...The combination of information as well as practical use make this book something that will help a wide array of families searching for help. " - Jessica Chiles"This light, well-organized guide from licensed professional counselor and play therapist Edwards (Vanderbilt U.) offers parents suggestions for helping their children to overcome anxiety stemming from precocious intelligence." - Book News, Inc."This light, well-organized guide from licensed professional counselor and play therapist Edwards (Vanderbilt U.) offers parents suggestions for helping their children to overcome anxiety stemming from precocious intelligence." - Book News Inc.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part One: How Smart Kids Think Chapter 1: The New Definition of "Smart" Chapter 2: Understanding Your Child's Anxiety Chapter 3: How Children Process Anxiety and Why It Matters Chapter 4: How to Address Your Child's Anxiety in an Age of Worry Chapter 5: Where Intelligence and Anxiety Collide Chapter 6: Why Your Child Doesn't Need to Know about Terrorists Chapter 7: How to Answer "Is Global Warming Real? When Will I Die? Can a Tornado Hit Our House?"... and Other Tough Questions Chapter 8: What Anxiety Leaves Behind Part Two: Tools Tool #1: Square Breathing Tool #2: Worry Time Tool #3: Changing the Channel Tool #4: The Five Question Rule Tool #5: "I Did It!" List Tool #6: The Marble System Tool #7: Giving Your Child a Role Tool #8: Structuring the Unstructured Tool #9: Blanket Tool Tool #10: Over Checking Tool #11: Naming the Anxiety Tool #12: Brain Plate Tool #13: Run Fast! Jump High! Tool #14: The Worry Expert Tool #15: Feelings Check-In Conclusion Checklist of Anxiety Symptoms Think Sheet Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisOffers play therapists practical ways of handling a pervasive issue with intense and aggressive play by their clients.Trade Review"I thought the book was an excellent introduction to working therapeutically with aggression in play therapy. It may also be helpful to signpost to social workers and clinicians doing direct work particularly for the chapters on the Nervous System and Basics of Regulating." -- BAPT Magazine

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Book SynopsisWhen a loved one is struck with psychosis, people often misunderstand what is happening and why. They may feel helpless or confused or frightened, not knowing what to do with or for the sufferer or how to handle the situation themselves. This book takes a look at psychosis and how it has been handled over the last century or so. Beginning with a definition of psychosis and moving to a consideration of how people who suffer from it were once institutionalized and are now expected to be cared for at home, the author traces the challenges families and communities face, considers the plight of sufferers and what they experience, and offers case examples throughout to illustrate the onset of psychosis, the infringement it makes on personal and professional life, and the toll it takes on sufferers and caregivers alike. Capps covers the magnitude of the problem, the treatment of sufferers, the warning signs, facts and realities of recovery, treatments, prevention, and coping strategies for faTrade ReviewOnce again, Dr. Capps provides the reader with a unique slant on the intersection between contemporary life and the psychoanalytic tradition, broadly understood. Here his dialog partners include mental illness research and John Nash's game theory in conversation with recent schizophrenic brain studies and Erik Erikson's work on "acute identity confusion." Capps' conclusions have the capacity to provoke 'empathetic curiosity' in anyone willing to enter into the mysterious and potentially revelatory realm of psychosis, a world in which we all live to one degree or another. -- Carol J. Cook, Louisville SeminaryUnderstanding Psychosis is at once a compassionate and alarming book. Donald Capps calls us to respond to an epidemic of severely mentally ill individuals on our streets, in our prisons, in our communities and in our families. Drugs alone, he demonstrates, will not cure this suffering, which touches all of us. Capps' powerful book is a clarion call for human solidarity along with badly needed health care resources and services. -- Thomas R. Cole, McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, University of Texas School of MedicineDon Capps achieves his primary aim of drawing in curious readers to understand the complexities and challenges of living with schizophrenia. His profound insight into the perplexing reality of mental illness combines with his erudition on this important subject. Drawing on extensive research and using compelling case studies, Capps opens us up to the anguishing reality of living with mental illness. Capp's compassionate and helpful style leaves the reader feeling hopeful, empowered, and informed on such a crucial topic. This is an important book which will be a great help for all who care about persons inflicted with 'the invisible epidemic of mental illness'. -- Phil C. Zylla, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, OntarioPsychosis: madness, insanity, violence, danger, 'utterly out of control, maniacal, and subhuman.' Of all the categories of mental disorders, public (and all too often professional) understanding of psychosis often places it first in stigmatization and last in actual understanding. Capps has written many books that examine pastoral and theological implications for counseling and mental stability. With this new book, the focus is more on the generalizations––both correct and incorrect––that are applied to this severe mental illness, and how practitioners and caregivers might better understand treatment options. Capps comes at psychosis from multiple, well considered angles, including placing delusional thought patterns in the context of a client’s overall life story; the effects of psychosis on family members and the community (and, to a lesser degree, the transition from institutional care to community-based services); proactive and reactive treatment modalities; and seeking a common definition for the idea of 'mental stability.' Capps’ inquiry is neither oversimplified, nor is it bogged down by providing elaboration where none is indicated. The introduction alone recommends this book as a fine primer in psychosis. * Booklist *Donald Capps sheds new light on a contemporary issue affecting all members of our society. Mental illness touches each one of us in some way-as victims, family members, friends, practitioners, or partners in faith. We find ourselves in a crisis as a nation, resulting from a decreased investment in the plight of the mentally ill. Pertinent topics are addressed regarding the ability of families to cope with mental illness and the possible prevention or remission of serious psychosis. Don is a master at incorporating personal narratives and biographies to illustrate these complex concepts. I strongly recommend this work to anyone who struggles with questions related to the psychotic mind. -- Grafton T. Eliason, Pennsylvania Counseling Association, California University of PennsylvaniaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Epidemic of Mental Illness 2. The Failure of Deinstitutionalization 3. The Effects of Mental Illness on Family Members 4. The Prevention of Mental Illness 5. John Nash: Acute Identity Confusion 6. John Nash: The Goal of Mental Equilibrium Epilogue

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Book SynopsisDr Shefali teaches us how to control our expectations, embrace the present moment, and let go of the anxiety surrounding how best to parent our children.

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Book SynopsisDon't you wish there was a "magic" formula for activities and games that...- Your loved one on the autism spectrum actually wants to participate in? - Develops their interactive attention span and socialization? There is! Designed around common special interests enjoyed by autistic people, this book includes over 180 activities for families to do together to help strengthen relationships and develop social skills. Kate shows how seven magic ingredients for optimal game-playing can be applied to a range of themes, from trains and planes to household appliances, the human body to animals and insects, TV and film characters, and what's more, how you can introduce your loved one's favorite topics. She shares "Presto Chango" beliefs - the five mindsets you need to power activities - as well as how to understand the magic of timing and knowing when to start and stop an activity based on your loved one's cues.Trade ReviewKate C. Wilde has struck gold with her book Autism Abracadabra: Seven Magic Ingredients to Help Develop Your Child's Interactive Attention Span. Using a wealth of knowledge gained from more than 30 years working closely with autistic children in a one-to-one play environment, Wilde delivers 180+ creative activities/games to increase connection and encourage spontaneous social interaction. Teeming with valuable real-life scenarios, clear-cut concepts, material lists, observation sheets, and endless enthusiasm, Autism Abracadabra enables families to connect through positivity and joy. -- Amy KD Tobik, Editor-in-Chief of Exceptional Needs Today and Publisher, Lone Heron PublishingWhen my 3-year-old son was diagnosed with autism, and I was looking for help, Kate Wilde was one of the amazing teachers I was blessed to encounter (there is some magic right there!). She changed our lives! Since that time she has put 19 more years of experience under her belt. One would be hard pressed to find anyone who knows more about loving and helping children/adults with autism to thrive than Kate. With Autism Abracadabra, Kate has once again "magically" created a how to book that will change you, and your child's, life for the better. No hocus pocus here - the magic on these pages is real!" -- Dr. Wendy Edwards, Paediatrician, Ontario CanadaThis is a Book of Magic that teaches powerful keys to unlocking how to help our loved ones with autism! As an autism mum, a paediatric doctor for more than 2 decades, an education dean in a medical school, and a director of an autism non-profit organisation, I can safely say that I learnt more practical tips and techniques to help people with autism communicate and interact more effectively in the most fun and magical ways through this book! Pure and powerful magic indeed! -- Dr Suzanne Goh, Executive Director of Embrace Autism Pte LtdThis book is so practical and a must-read for anyone working with differently abled children. -- Anne Sivanathan, founder, inclusive outdoor classroom and Secretary, Autism Society of MalaysiaTable of ContentsMy Story Part One: THE HOW TO Chapter 1 - The Magic IngredientsChapter 2 - Magical ThinkingChapter 3 - Open Sesame: Starting, Stopping, and Modifying the GamesChapter 4 - Demystifying the ProcessPart Two: THE GAMES AND ACTIVITIESLettersNumbersHousehold AppliancesVehicles Books Maps, Road Signs, and SubwaysAnimals and InsectsCell PhonesMovies, Cartoons and TV Shows Things that Dangle, Drop or SpinWeather Sensory Hocus PocusRecommended ResourcesAppendix

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''This book has changed my life'' Joe Wicks''As a parenting support book this is in a class of its own . . . It is perhaps the most helpful book for parents of children of any age'' Professor Peter Fonagy, CEO Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families''This is a book that will change lives'' Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Infant Psychologist''This book is absolutely brilliant! I love that it is about parenting a healthy brain'' Dr Guddi Singh, Paediatrician and Health CampaignerWant to know the secret to tackling tantrums and tears, stopping squabbles in seconds AND lay the foundations for your child''s good mental health in the process? In There''s No Such Thing As ''Naughty'', mum to two young children, journalist and children''s mental health advocate Kate Silverton shares her groundbreaking new approach to parenting under-fives that helps to make family lifTrade ReviewAs a parenting support book this is in a class of its own in terms of the accessible wisdom and pragmatic help it provides. It is perhaps the most helpful book for parents of children of any age. Written by a great communicator, it will have massive impact * Professor Peter Fonagy, CEO Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families *Kate has devoted much of her emotional as well as her academic mind to develop her approach to being a nurturing and loving parent. This book reflects Kate's genuine passion about children's mental well-being * Dame Benny Refson DBE President Place2Be *Kate writes with humour and compassion, and without judgement, turning a potentially daunting subject into a personal one * Susan Cooke, Head of Research and Evidence, NSPCC *This book is absolutely brilliant! I love that it is about parenting a healthy brain. It's wonderfully written, nicely laid out and with lots of practical advice and structure for parents to follow. It contains advice in there that even I would find useful to help my families in my practice with. It's everything you wish you'd known at beginning of being a parent and all the stuff we are just starting learn about brain development and the modern world. It is much needed and will be so helpful to parents everywhere * Dr Guddi Singh, Paediatric Registrar, Guy's and St.Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust *In her incredibly creative exploration of the science of children's brain development, Kate Silverton has found a way to do what scientists themselves have often struggled to do: communicate that science to parents. Once you see the world through Kate's eyes - or more precisely, through the eyes of her lizard, baboon and wise owl - it will never look the same again. The personal stories she shares are the kind that other parents will find themselves remembering in moments of frustration, elation and helpless confusion. This is a book that will boost confidence and compassion. This is a book that will change lives. * Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Infant Psychologist *There's No Such Thing As 'Naughty' features many top tips to restore harmony in the household. Kate uses lizards, baboons and wise owls to demonstrate her unique approach in a simple way, while anecdotes about her own experiences with her kids will ring true to mums and dads everywhere' * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisBuild teen self-esteem and communication skills with 150 simple, effective therapy gamesPlanning thoughtful and productive therapy activities for teens doesn''t have to be a complex challenge or require a lot of specialized resources. Therapy Games for Teens makes it easier to reach them, with 150 games based in recreation therapy that help teens cope with stress, bullying, grief, anxiety, depression, and more.These fun and inclusive therapy games are designed specifically with teens in mind. Step-by-step instructions show you how to guide them as they practice everything from labeling their own emotions to creative ways of venting frustration, with techniques that incorporate mindfulness and self-reflection. Give teens the tools to navigate life''s challenges effectively, so they can grow up into confident, self-aware adults.Therapy Games for Teens helps: Put teens in controlDesigned for both groups and individuals, these therapy games use self-exploration and creative expression to help teens let their guard down and learn valuable coping skills. Discussion questionsEach activity includes tips, talking points, and open-ended questions to help teens put what they learned into perspective and apply it to their lives. Practical and doableThe therapy games use simple materials like pencils, paper, dry-erase boards, and tape so there''s no need for expensive or specialized tools. Help teens arm themselves with skills to manage their emotions and step into their potential.

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Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate guide to raising the tween/teen boy in your life. It covers everything from relationships, social media, friendships and school, dealing with topics like porn, drugs and video games, as well as physical and mental changes.Dr Natterson helps parents navigate the tricky stage of puberty - when loud, rambunctious boys often turn into silent, uncommunicative beings who slink behind closed doors. She argues that it's up to parents to improve their communication with their son and help him prepare for life as an adult, armed with the knowledge needed to become a well-rounded human being. This book looks at the dramatic shifts boys face physically, mentally, emotionally and socially, filtered through the Dr Natterson's expert medical and child development lens.'Decoding Boys debunks the widespread myth of the inscrutable teenage boy. Dr. Cara Natterson illuminates boys' inner lives, details the pressures they face from the outside world, and teaches parents how to effectively engage and support their adolescent sons. Decoding Boys is clear, wise, and eye-opening. If you're raising a boy, you need this brilliant book.'- Lisa Damour, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure'Decoding Boys is the ultimate guide to help you understand and raise your boys with acceptance and perspective. Reading it is like having an empathetic, really smart friend who totally gets what you are going through and is helpful every step of the way!'- Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent'Decoding Boys is the book we've been waiting for! Dr. Cara Natterson tackles the topics that are difficult for parents to understand, let alone discuss with their children. She demystifies the complex science of male puberty and delivers sound advice for any adult living with-and wanting to support-an increasingly silent teenage boy.'- Louise Greenspan, M.D., coauthor of The New Puberty, How to Navigate Early Development in Today's Girls

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Book Synopsis“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.” —NPR“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children SucceedA few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together they discovered that the best antidote

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Book SynopsisListening to children is a skill which parents, teachers, caretakers and school counsellors need to employ every day. From a deep respect for the already existing attitude of these adults, the authors offer an extra dimension to the art of communicating with children. This book is about listening in many ways, both to your deepest self and to others. It is listening to what children say, feel, and think, but also to what is deeper than thoughts and feelings.Change in behaviour arises when children learn to listen inwardly, sensing what is bodily felt inside them. This process of change, called 'Focusing', is explained with many examples from the personal experiences of the authors, from their workshops, training and child-therapy sessions. The authors give a structured approach for use in schools and other group situations, but much of it can also be used at home by parents. With this book you can, quite independently, start to accompany children more consciously in their development, and by doing so, you will watch their confidence grow.Trade ReviewThis book will be a valuable resource. I has been written so that it is accessible to those who are just discovering Focusing as well as those who 'know' the process and need a useable resource for teacing it to children (and those who relate to them). Zack Boukydis, Focusing Coordinator, Institute of Psychology, Chicago, USATable of ContentsWhat is Focusing?; The Importance of Focusing; Children's Relationship to Focusing; Teaching Focusing to the Individual Child; Teaching Focusing to Groups; Important Refinements; Specific Applications; Focusing Variations; Listening and Mirroring; The Focusing Attitude; Children's Symbols; Introducing Focusing into Different Settings; Especially for Parents; How Adults Focus.

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Book SynopsisBabies and young children who have experienced early adversity miss out on good, nurturing relationships, and the sensorimotor development that goes along with them. Their bodies therefore lack a solid foundation for sensory integration. This book lays out a practice model - the Building Underdeveloped Sensorimotor Systems (BUSS) model - to help identify and assess whether these gaps are present in a child's sensorimotor systems. It also advocates the potential of rebuilding the gaps in these systems - using games and activities that take place within loving parent-child relationships - to offer the child a healthy, attuned base from which to develop sensorimotor skills. Also included is a section on parents' experiences of using these activities with their children. With a positive view of approaching sensorimotor underdevelopment, these strategies and case studies all demonstrate that, with the right kind of attention, these children's systems can be rebuilt.Trade ReviewA compassionate, accessible and caring book filled with stories of how children have benefited from the BUSS model. This book is strongly recommended for any practitioners, or families supporting and working with children who have experienced developmental trauma. -- Jane Mischenko, PhD, Strategic Lead Commissioner: Children & Maternity, NHS Leeds CCGThis is a book that all those parenting and supporting children who have experienced developmental trauma should read. Sarah Lloyd has written clearly about the challenges of underdeveloped sensorimotor systems. She provides comprehensive advice for helping the children rebuild these systems. This provides a foundation, not just for their physical skills, but also for emotional regulation, confidence, self-esteem, and relationships. Children are amazing in their resilience and attempts to help themselves; I was so moved by the account of the little girl who put stones in her socks. With a little help from us these children are capable of so much. Beautifully written, illustrated, and with hopeful stories of children's progress, this book fills a gap in our understanding of how we can help traumatized children recover, physically, emotionally and within relationships. Sarah has demonstrated how the foundation for all this recovery lies in the rebuilding of the sensorimotor systems. -- Dr. Kim S. Golding, Clinical Psychologist and authorA fascinating read that has really made me think about not only my own adopted son but also the children at the school I work in. The book aims to get you thinking beyond the emotional, to encompass also physical and sensory gaps in children's development, creating a practical therapeutic approach that can really ensure their developmental building blocks are secured from all aspects. A must read for parents, carers and professionals. -- Sarah Fernihough, Head Teacher, Nurture Learning - a therapeutic independent schoolTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction Chapter 1 - Introducing the Foundation SystemsChapter 2 - Beginning to notice movement and is this the right kind of intervention at this time?Chapter 3 - The sequential nature of motor development - an overview of development 0 - 12 monthsChapter 4 - A BUSS AssessmentChapter 5 - The Tactile SystemChapter 6 - Assessing the Development of the Tactile SystemChapter 7 - Rebuilding Underdeveloped Tactile Systems - Part OneChapter 8 - Rebuilding Underdeveloped Tactile Systems - Part TwoChapter 9 - The Vestibular SystemChapter 10 - Assessing the Development of the Vestibular System - Part OneChapter 11 - Assessing the Development of the Vestibular System -Part TwoChapter 12 - The Proprioceptive SystemChapter 13 - Assessing the Development of the Proprioceptive System Chapter 14 - Ideas for Getting Started : Rebuilding Underdeveloped Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems Chapter 15 - And Breathe. A Chance to Catch UpChapter 16 -Next Steps in Rebuilding Underdeveloped Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems Chapter 17- Over to Parents - Reflections on Experiences of Using the BUSS model: Lenny, Amber, Nadia, Elsa and PercyChapter 18 - Final ThoughtsBibliography

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