Clinical psychology Books

Book SynopsisA comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the role of psychology in cancer careTrade ReviewI strongly recommend this book to both trainees and advanced practitioners who want to have the most recent advances in the field at their fingertips.; Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow, Executive Director, People & Enterprise Transformation; Emeritus Professor of Supportive Care Medicine and Professor of Population Sciences at City of Hope, CA, USA.Table of Contents1 Description 1.1 Common Psychiatric Diagnoses in the Context of Cancer 1.1.1 Major Depression 1.1.2 Adjustment Disorder 1.1.3 Anxiety Disorders 1.2 Other Psychiatric/Psychological Issues 1.2.1 Severe Mental Illness and Cancer 1.2.2 Distress 1.2.3 Fear of Recurrence 1.3 Epidemiology 1.4 Course and Prognosis 1.4.1 Vulnerable Periods 1.4.2 Trajectories of Psychological Distress 1.4.3 Posttraumatic Growth 1.4.4 Survivorship 1.5 Differential Diagnosis 1.6 Comorbidities 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation 1.7.1 Distress Screening 1.7.2 Symptom Assessment 1.7.3 Depression Assessment 1.7.4 Anxiety Assessment 1.7.5 Quality of Life (QoL) 2 Theories and Models 2.1 Biopsychosocial Model of Cancer 2.2 Models of Cancer-Related Distress 2.2.1 Cancer-Related Distress as an Adjustment Disorder 2.2.2 Self-Regulatory Model of Illness Behavior 2.2.3 Stressful Life Events and the Impact of Coping Style on Cancer-Related Distress 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Distress in Cancer 3.2 Adjustment Disorders 3.3 Major Depressive Disorder 3.4 Anxiety Disorders 3.4.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder 3.4.2 Panic Disorder 3.5 Trauma-Related Disorders 3.5.1 Acute Stress Disorder 3.5.2 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 3.6 Cognitive Dysfunction Secondary to Cancer Treatment 3.7 Substance Use Disorders 3.8 Vulnerable Populations 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Psychotherapy 4.1.2 Groups and Other Approaches 4.1.3 Medications 4.1.4 Future Directions 4.2 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.2.1 Psychosocial Interventions 4.2.2 Psychotropic Medications 4.3 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments 4.3.1 Cost/Finances/Transportation/Case Management Concerns 4.3.2 Presence of Family/Caretakers 4.3.3 High Burden of Disease 4.3.4 The Therapist's Personal Experience With Cancer 4.3.5 Burnout/Compassion Fatigue 4.3.6 End-of-Life Care 4.4 Multicultural Issues 4.4.1 Diversity Issues 4.4.2 Religious Beliefs and Decision-Making About Treatment 5 Case Vignettes 5.1 Case Vignette 1: Ms. R. 5.2 Case Vignette 2: Mr. J. 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn about the key issues when assessing and treating older adults with mental health problems:Trade ReviewAn important and timely book with a stellar roster of contributors to address key topics regarding mental health practice with older adults. This book offers a wealth of practical guidance for those new to professional geropsychology and to seasoned clinicians who want to increase their competencies. This book is an invaluable read and a superb addition to the field. Highly recommended!;Daniel L. Segal, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA;This book is a valuable resource for clinical geropsychologists, social workers, or those working in a clinical capacity with older adults. It is also a useful guide for those in school to become clinicians working with older adults. One could envision this being used as a primary text in a graduate course on mental health and later life or specific chapters being used as supplemental readings for other gerontology-related courses. The book provides clinicians with a holistic view in order to understand the complexities of working with an older adult population and describes evidence-based interventions to use when working with older adults. In addition, this book has several significant strengths including the expert knowledge, the extensive use of case examples, and the emphasis on cultural competence throughout the text.;Reviewed by Amy M. Schuster, PhD, Clemson University, SC, in Journal of Applied Gerontology (2022)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Working With Older Adults: A View From the Field by Nancy A. Pachana and Larry W. Thompson Chapter 2: Assessment Approaches for Psychiatric and Cognitive Syndromes by Viktoriya Samarina, Madhuvanthi Suresh, Matthew Picchiello, Julie Lutz, Brian Carpenter, and Sherry A. Beaudreau Chapter 3: Theoretical Support and Practical Strategies for CBT With Depressed Older Adults by Ann M. Steffen, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, and Larry W. Thompson Chapter 4: Case-Based Approaches With Older Adults: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Laura Gallego-Alberto, Maria S. Pedroso- Chaparro, Andres Losada, Maria Marquez-Gonzalez, Lindsey Jacobs, and Gregory A. Hinrichsen Chapter 5: Therapeutic Approaches for Anxiety and PTSD in Late Life by Alisa O'Riley Hannum, Danielle N. Berkel, Rachael Spalding, and Nancy A. Pachana Chapter 6: Working Successfully With Older Persons on the Dementia Continuum, and Their Informal Caregivers by Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and Larry W. Thompson Chapter 7: Working With Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings by Hillary Rouse and Victor Molinari Chapter 8: Determining Decisional Capacity Across Settings and Clinical Presentations: A Systematic Approach by Shane S. Bush and Stacey Wood Chapter 9: Elder Abuse: Navigating Ethical and Legal Responsibilities by Kyle S. Page and Nabeel T. Yehyawi Chapter 10: Psychological Interventions Developed Specifically for Use in Palliative Care: A Lifespan Developmental Perspective by Rebecca S. Allen, Julia Kasl-Godley, and Candice D. Reel Chapter 11: Psychological Palliative Care and Bereavement Interventions: Psychopathology and Family Contexts by Julia Kasl-Godley and Rebecca S. Allen Appendix 1: Pikes Peak Geropsychology Competencies: Attitude, Knowledge, and Skill Competencies for Practice in Professional Geropsychology Appendix 2: Pikes Peak Evaluation Tool: Pikes Peak Geropsycholo

Read more less

Book SynopsisState-of-the-art guidance on the effective assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD * New updated edition * Provides guidance on multimodal care and diversity issues * Includes downloadable handoutsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Description 1.1 Terminology 1.2 Definition 1.3 Epidemiology 1.3.1 Prevalence and Incidence 1.3.2 Sex 1.3.3 Age 1.3.4 Culture 1.4 Course and Prognosis 1.5 Differential Diagnosis 1.5.1 Behavioral Conditions 1.5.2 Emotional Conditions 1.5.3 Neurologic or Developmental Conditions 1.5.4 Environmental and Psychosocial Factors 1.5.5 Physical and Medical Conditions 1.6 Comorbidity 1.6.1 ODD/CD 1.6.2 Anxiety 1.6.3 Mood 1.6.4 Bipolar Disorder 1.6.5 Learning Disorder 1.6.6 Tics/ASD 1.6.7 Substance Use Disorders 1.6.8 Sleep Issues 1.7 Diagnosis 1.7.1 Diagnostic Interviews 1.7.2 Rating Scales 1.7.3 Psychoeducational Testing 1.7.4 Neuropsychological Testing 1.7.5 Laboratory Testing 2 Theories and Models of ADHD in Children 2.1 Neurobiological Factors in ADHD 2.1.1 Genetic Contributions 2.1.2 Neurological Factors 2.1.3 Cognitive Determinants 2.2 Environmental Risk Factors 2.2.1 Pre-, Peri-, and Postnatal Factors 2.2.2 Environmental Toxins 2.2.3 Dietary Factors 2.3 Psychosocial Factors 2.4 Interactions Between Neurobiological, Environmental, and Psychosocial Factors 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Assessment Procedures 3.1.1 General Considerations 3.1.2 Developmental History 3.1.3 Clinical Interviews 3.1.4 Behavioral Rating Scales 3.1.5 Differential Diagnosis/Comorbidities 3.1.6 Testing 3.2 The Decision-Making Process 3.3 Treatment Considerations 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Psychopharmacology 4.1.2 Stimulant Medications 4.1.3 Nonstimulant Medications 4.1.4 Psychosocial/Behavioral Therapies 4.1.5 Behavioral Parent Training 4.1.6 Behavioral Peer Interventions 4.1.7 Behavioral Classroom Management 4.1.8 Academic Interventions and Organizational Skills Training 4.1.9 School Accommodations 4.1.10 Neurofeedback and Cognitive Training 4.1.11 Psychoeducation 4.2 Mechanisms of Action 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.5 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatment 4.6 Multicultural Issues 5 Case Vignettes 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis practical book equips practitioners with evidence-based diagnostic and treatment tools to help people overcome lasting embitterment or posttraumatic embitterment disorder. An accompanying book for clients is also available.Trade ReviewPTED (post-traumatic embitterment disorder) challenges even the most experienced of therapists. Many of the symptoms overlap with other disorders, in particular PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), but it is almost unique in that the patient does not believe they are the problem. The book is written for therapists as if the author knows their struggle with PTED patients all too well. He begins the process teaching readers that a new approach is necessary – “wisdom therapy” allows the readers inspiration to customize his vignettes to the patient with whom they are working. This practical guide to introducing wisdom therapy into the therapeutic conversation can turn the tables without patients realizing their thoughts might actually change for the better – a valuable tool in the toolbox!; Jill N. Littrell, BA, MA, MA, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL, in Doody’s Reviews (November 2022)Table of Contents1 The Emotion Embitterment 1.1 Emotional Reaction to Humiliation, Vilification, and Injustice 1.2 Theory of Emotion 1.3 Function of Embitterment 1.4 Violation of Basic Beliefs 1.5 Psychology of Belief in a Just World 1.6 Injustice and Embitterment in a Societal Context 2 Resilience and Protective Factors Against Negative Life Events 2.1 Wisdom 2.2 Forgiveness 2.3 Intelligence and Problem-Solving Skills 2.4 Emotional Intelligence 2.5 Sense of Coherence 2.6 Morality 3 Posttraumatic Embitterment Disorder 3.1 Clinical Picture 3.2 Definition and Diagnostic Criteria of PTED 3.3 Differential Diagnosis of PTED 3.3.1 Differentiation of Intrusions, Rumination, and Associated Symptoms 3.3.2 Differentiation Among PTED and Other Mental Disorders 3.3.3 Differentiation Among PTED and Other Forms of Bitterness 3.4 Embitterment and Aggression 3.5 Epidemiology and Course of Embitterment and PTED 3.5.1 Frequency 3.5.2 Course 4 Diagnosis of Embitterment Disorder 4.1 Self-Rating and Screening Instruments 4.2 Standardized Diagnostic Interview for PTED 5 Treatment of PTED 5.1 General Therapy Problems 5.2 Building a Therapeutic Relationship 5.3 Examination of the Critical Life Event 5.4 Examination of Intrusions, Emotions, Fantasies of Revenge, and Changes in Everyday Life 5.5 Agreement on Treatment Goals and Motivation to Change 5.6 Wisdom Therapy 5.6.1 The General Structure of Wisdom Therapy 5.6.2 The Method of Insolvable Problems 5.6.3 Identification With a Fictional Victim 5.6.4 Perception and Acceptance of Emotions 5.6.5 Change of Perspective 5.6.6 Empathy and Compassion 5.6.7 Contextualism 5.6.8 Value Relativism 5.6.9 Self-Relativization 5.6.10 Self-Distancing 5.6.11 Emotional Serenity and Humor 5.6.12 Relativization of Aspirations 5.6.13 Long-Term Perspective 5.6.14 Uncertainty Tolerance 5.6.15 Knowledge of Facts and Procedures 5.6.16 Goal Clarification and Model Problem Solvers 5.6.17 Aphorisms Expressing Wisdom 5.7 Exposure 5.8 Salutotherapy and Promoting Activity and New Perspectives 5.9 Endangerment of Self and Others 5.10 Treatment Efficacy 6 Socio-Medical and Juridical Aspects 6.1 Incapacity to Work 6.2 Forensic Aspects 6.3 Criminal Liability 7 Conclusion and Outlook 8 References 9 Appendix: Tools and Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book is the first complete guide to implementing the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), an empirically based, highly effective cognitive-behavioral program for treating alcohol problems. An ideal program for any practitioner trying to reconcile the needs of their clients with mandates of HMOs and insurance providers, this approach has been deemed one of the most cost-effective treatments available by recent research. CRA acknowledges the powerful role of environmental contingencies in encouraging or discouraging drinking, and attempts to rearrange these contingencies so that a non-drinking lifestyle is more rewarding than a drinking one. Unique in its breadth, the approach utilizes social, recreational, familial, and vocational strategies to aid clients in the recovery process. This authoritative manual is a hands-on guide to applying these therapeutic procedures.Opening with an account of the history of CRA and the empirical support for its efficacy, the book addrTrade ReviewI am impressed. This volume does an excellent job of describing the Community Reinforcement Approach in an effective manner. Offering a good balance between theoretical and hands-on clinical information, the work is an outstanding practical guide to treating problem drinking using the community reinforcement approach. --Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, University of VermontThis volume addresses a need in the literature, and will be of great assistance in program planning and implementation. The authors have tailored the best available research and information on the community reinforcement approach into a state-of-the-art treatment program that will be invaluable to practicing clinicians and program managers who are looking for cost-effective, efficacious treatments. --David S. Timken, Ph.D.This book is the kind of work that builds bridges, and finally allows the findings of years of careful clinical research to be applied in everyday practice. --from the foreword by William R. Miller, Ph.D.I recommend this book to therapists and researchers who are interested in the community reinforcement approach to treating alcohol problems. In addition to detailed descriptions of a wide variety of specific treatment methods, the book provides numerous therapist-client dialogues or scripts illustrating the clinical implementation of this material. --G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Director, Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of WashingtonClinical Guide to Alcohol Treatment presents a comprehensive and compelling review of the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) for the treatment of substance problems, including both alcohol and cocaine abuse/dependence. From reviewing the literature on the earliest CRA trials dating back over twenty years to presenting an update on current CRA trials, this book clearly makes the case that CRA works. But the book goes far beyond a review of the literature. Its primary focus is on both assessment and how to do CRA therapy. In these respects it is very user-friendly. Not only will interested readers learn how to do CRA, they will learn how not to do CRA therapy in a useful chapter that focuses on common problems in implementing CRA. In a very real sense, this book is long overdue since CRA is perhaps one of the earliest successful applications of social learning theory. Clinical Guide to Alcohol Treatment should be useful for counselors and therapists who strive to provide the most effective treatments to their clients and for all students of social learning theory interested in effective applications. --Peter M. Monti, Ph.D., Brown University Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies - The 'Community Reinforcement Approach' (CRA)...is an idea whose time has clearly come....CRA operates from a disarmingly straight forward approach, which is probably more immediately accessible to clients than many forms of psychotherapy....The dialogues are pithy, illustrative, and pleasantly pointed....As I was reading, I could immediately think of a number of ideas that I could incorporate into everyday practice, whether or not I should ever adopt CRA....Its extensive appendices are lucid and cogent documentation of the instruments CRA employs. Even the price is right for the quality of the work. Run right out and buy it. You will be up tonight reading through it. --Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 08/06/1995Table of ContentsHistory of the Community Reinforcement Approach. CRA Assessment. Sobriety Sampling. Disulfiram Use Within CRA. CRA Treatment Plan. Behavioral Skills Training. Additional CRA Techniques. Social and Recreational Counselling. CRA Marital Therapy. CRA Relapse Prevention. The Big Picture.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis collection of articles by Constance T. Fischer represents many of her major contributions to Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment. Fischer's work on the conceptual foundations and practices for individualized/ collaborative psychological assessment are assembled in this volume. Also included are her thoughts about how to teach individualized assessment to students. This monograph will serve mental health professionals interested in Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment and instructors and students in graduate courses on psychological assessment.Trade Review“Constance Fischer is a distinguished pioneer in the development of person-centered, collaborative, and therapeutic assessment. This collection of her papers provides valuable access to her body of work and bears witness to her exemplary contributions to psychological research and practice.”—Irving B. Weiner, professor of psychiatry behavioral neuroscience, University of South Florida; past president, Society of Personality Assessment and Society of Clinical Psychology“It’s not often that we have the opportunity to follow the work of an innovative thinker and clinician through half a century as we watch the route she took “On the way to collaborative psychological assessment.” In this wonderful collection, Dr. Fischer takes us on that journey, beginning with a lovely, previously unpublished autobiography, moving through the theoretical infrastructure that supports collaborative assessment, and concluding with extraordinarily useful papers on its practice and teaching.”— Philip Erdberg PhD, ABPP, associate clinical professor, University of California-San Francisco“This volume of collected papers of Constance Fischer presents the development of the innovative collaborative assessment approach over time. Collaborative/therapeutic assessment began when Dr. Fischer integrated existential and phenomenological theory and personality assessment. This was a paradigm shift in the assessment world and, in these writings, we can follow the evolution of this approach. The book is rich in clinical vignettes that illustrate what collaborative assessment looks like when practiced. And throughout is the humanistic and wise voice of Constance Fischer—a treat to listen to.”—Sandra Russ, PhD, distinguished university professor, Louis D. Beaumont University professor of psychology, Case Western Reserve UniversityTable of ContentsForeword Stephen E. Finn Preface Introduction Part 1: The Development of Collaborative/Individualized Assessment 1: The testee as co-evaluator. 2: Paradigm changes which allow sharing of results. 3: Intelligence contra IQ: A human-science critique and alternative to the natural science approach to man. 4: Undercutting the scientist-professional dichotomy: The reflective psychologist. 5: Historical relations of psychology as an object-science and subject-science: Toward psychology as a human-science.6: Dilemmas in standardized testing. 7: Individualized assessment and phenomenological psychology. 8: Intimacy in psychological assessment. Part II: Practicing Collaborative/Individualized Assessment 9: Collaborative psychological assessment. 10: Assessing Process. 11: Collaborative, individualized assessment. 12: Individualized assessment moderates the impact of HIPAA privacy rules. Part III: Teaching Collaborative/Individualized Assessment 13. Rorschach scoring questions as access to dynamics. 14. The Rorschach and the life-world: Exploratory exercises. Appendix. Complete Publications of Constance T. Fischer Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisVictims of sexual assault experience their trauma in different ways, and often one path to recovery and healing is right for one person, but not right for another. While there are some general mental health effects of sexual violence, this book outlines and describes the impact of particular types of sexual violation. Whether the survivor has experienced childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault during adulthood, marital rape, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, or sexual violence within the military, they will find aspects of her experience in these pages. Once survivors understand the ways in which they have been affected, they are introduced to various pathways to surviving sexual violence and moving forward. The chapters provide case examples and specific activities which give a fuller description of the ways survivors can make use of the particular approaches, which include mind-body practices, counseling, group therapies, self-defense training, and others. Anyone who has been a victTrade ReviewThe premise of Bryant-Davis’s (psychology, Pepperdine Univ.) book is that while survivors of sexual violence often develop mental health issues, they can still grow and live full lives. A victim of sexual assault, Bryant-Davis empathetically explains the range of different sexual violations, from harassment in the workplace and marital rape to sexual violence in the military and childhood sexual abuse. She draws from experts in the field to shed light on various modes of recovery including mind-body practices, psychoeducation, spirituality/religion, and journaling. Bryant offers comprehensive treatment options for practitioners and readers familiar with the field. * Library Journal *In this comprehensive anthology on coping with sexual violence, psychology professor and trauma expert Bryant-Davis (Thriving in the Wake of Trauma) has included essays covering childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, the value of self-defense training, and the reintegration of faith as a method of healing from trauma, among other subjects. The result reads... free of academic jargon, and accessible to laypeople. Sexual abuse survivors, as well as their friends and family, will find suggestions for recovery strategies and supporting research. * Publishers Weekly *At the same time that it disrupts lives, sexual violence can also offer options for survival and growth. That is the overall message Bryant-Davis (psychology, Pepperdine Univ.) delivers in this edited volume, which focuses mostly on adult women. Part 1 describes sexual violence across the life span and settings (e.g., harassment, trafficking, relationships--sexual assault in the military is considered) and the plethora of physical, psychological, and spiritual outcomes resulting from that violence. Part 2 emphasizes culturally sensitive counseling to empower survivors and aid recovery--for example, psychotherapy, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing, family therapy, feminist counseling, mind-body practices (which are particularly helpful for women), journaling, and social support in general. Vignettes illuminate pathways to healing and coping skills, self-defense training, spirituality, and group and individual therapy. Psychoeducation involves dispelling myths and providing education about sexual assault....This book is useful for survivors, significant others, and counselors seeking a broad array of positive and supportive interventions. Resources and suggested activities are helpful. Summing Up: Recommended. Researchers, professionals, and general readers. * CHOICE *Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment is a comprehensive guidebook to assist both clinicians and the general public in understanding the various areas of sexual violence as well as different and innovative treatment techniques for coping with such violence. Editor Thema Bryant-Davis brings together topics that have long been studied, such as childhood sexual abuse, as well as issues that are current and pressing, such as human trafficking....Overall, this comprehensive book provides a great deal of insight into all areas of sexual violence and, in particular, the different ways to treat survivors of sexual violence. Many different aspects of sexual violence are explored. Treatment techniques are discussed in both technical and practical terms for both professionals and survivors to gain knowledge and benefit. * PsycCRITIQUES *This comprehensive guide contains a wealth of information about various forms of sexual violence and a range of treatments and recovery methods for sexual assault survivors. The book is remarkable in its clarity and accessibility and coverage of current research, making it a wonderful resource for professionals, students, and survivors. -- Sarah E. Ullman, Ph.D., professor of criminology,law, & justice, University of Illinois at ChicagoAlthough the effects of sexual violation can be long-term and severe, healing is possible. Unfortunately, few culturally sensitive resources are designed to help victims, their loved ones, and service providers negotiate the healing process. Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment fills a critically important void. In conjunction with a stellar panel of experts, Thema Bryant-Davis uses a warm tone, professional knowledge, and personal experience to create an inspiring, comprehensive overview of sexual victimization. The authors offer clear explanations, practical suggestions, and many moving first-person examples of the recovery process drawn from interviews with survivors. Written in accessible language, this book will offer hope and encouragement to a broad range of survivors. It is also suitable for training mental health clinicians and researchers as well as experienced professionals. In addition to providing clear, practical suggestions and explanations, Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment has other important features: o In addition to sexual assaults by strangers, intimate parents, and family members, it acknowledges the victimization of survivors of human trafficking, military rape, and group rape. o It takes a holistic approach to healing by including the mind, body, and spirit of the survivors. They are encouraged to explore spirituality, meditation, journaling, and activism as additional pathways to healing. Definitive in scope, Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment will help professionals and others who are invested in helping survivors come to terms with the past, while moving into a promising future. -- Carolyn M. West Ph.D, University of WashingtonAs the founder of a multi-national nonprofit and outspoken survivor of sexual assault, I know firsthand the importance of the profound journey from victim, to survivor, to thriver. Surviving Sexual Violence: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment is a comprehensive roadmap of the complex issues of sexual violence and the inspirational messaging that our past need not define us. Not only is healing possible, but it is probable if we shatter the silence of sexual violence! -- Angela Rose, founder and executive director, PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim EmpowermentTable of ContentsIntroduction Overview of Specific Sexual Violations 1. Surviving sexual harassment: Coping with, recognizing, and preventing unwanted sexual behaviors in the workplace, NiCole T. Buchanan and Zaje A. Harrell 2. Human Trafficking: Not an Isolated Issue,Michelle Contreras and Melissa Farley 3. Sexual Assault by Strangers and Non-intimate Associates, Kelly Cue Davis 4. Marital Rape and Sexual Violation by Intimate Partners, A. Monique Clinton-Sherrod and Jennifer Hardison Walters 5. War and Sexual Violence in the Military, Janet C’de Baca, Ph.D. 6. Multiple Perpetrator Sexual Assault: Risk Factors, Effects, and Help-seeking, Shaquita Tillman 7. Understanding Child Sexual Abuse: Prevalence, Multicultural Considerations, and Lifespan Effects, Anneliese A. Singh and April Sikes Paths of Recovery 8. Cognitive and Behavioral Treatments for Sexual Violence, Diane T. Castillo 9. Rape Crisis Centers: Serving Survivors and Their Communities, Jessica Shaw and Rebecca Campbell 10. EMDR for Sexual Assault, Diane Clayton 11. Family Systems and Recovery from Sexual Violence and Trauma, Amy Tuttle 12. Feminist Counseling as a Pathway to Recovery, Carolyn Zerbe Enns 13. Restoring Relationships: Group interventions for survivors of sexual traumas, Shannon Lynch 14. Mind-Body Practices for Recovery from Sexual Trauma, Patricia L. Gerbarg and Richard P. Brown 15. An Integration of Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology with Sexual Abuse Survivors, Z. Seda Sahin and Melissa L. McVicker 16. A Psychodynamic Approach to Recovery from Sexual Assault, Pratyusha Tummala-Narra, Ph.D. 17. Psychoeducation following Sexual Assault, Joanne L. Davis, Heidi Resnick, and Rachael M. Swopes 18. The Benefits of Self-Defense Training for Sexual Assault Survivors, Leanne R. Brecklin, Ph.D. 19. Social Support and Resilience in the Aftermath of Sexual Assault: Suggestions across life course, gender and racial groups, Tamara G.J. Leech and Marci Littlefield 20. Spirituality/Religion as a Healing Pathway for Survivors of Sexual Violence, Sannisha Dale and Jessica Henderson Daniel 21. Writing Your Way to Peace and Power: Empowerment Journaling as a Pathway to Healing and Growth,Shelly P. Harrell Conclusion Additional Resources About the Contributors

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis practical manual is based on extensive research and the collaboration of hundreds of community-based therapists. It provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing contingency management (CM)âone of the most effective treatments for substance abuseâwith adolescents and their caregivers. Strategies are detailed for assessing substance use disorders, developing individualized cognitive and behavioral interventions, using behavioral contracts and contingencies to reinforce abstinence, and overcoming frequently encountered treatment roadblocks. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate what CM looks like in action. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes more than three dozen reproducible handouts, checklists, and forms.Trade Review"This is the first book to provide detailed, pragmatic guidelines for implementing contingency management (CM) with this population. CM is highly efficacious for treating substance use disorders and can be integrated with virtually any other form of therapy, including cognitive-behavioral and family interventions. Filled with worksheets and real-life examples, the book will help therapists apply CM within a comprehensive adolescent treatment program."--Nancy M. Petry, PhD, Professor of Medicine, UConn Health "An instructive, practical, and hands-on guide. The manual is well grounded in principles of behavioral management and cognitive-behavior therapy, as well as a clear understanding of the myriad factors that support adolescent drug use. Contingency management is uniquely well suited to treating adolescent drug use, making this manual a 'must' for anyone who works with/m-/or is training to work with--this population of youths and their families."--Maxine Stitzer, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine"Contingency management is an evidence-based treatment that aims to ameliorate risk factors and constructively facilitate teens' efforts to lead drug-free lives. It is based on proven behavioral and cognitive-behavioral principles. This book is a godsend for practitioners seeking a comprehensive manual with step-by-step instructions for treating teens with substance use problems."--Michael Windle, PhD, Rollins Endowed Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University "A terrific contribution to the field. Henggeler and his associates combine an excellent review of CM for substance abuse with a wonderful how-to guide for clinicians who want to implement this efficacious treatment method with adolescents. The reader is walked through the process step by step: why to use CM, how to get started, how to talk about the approach with clients, and how to avoid pitfalls and overcome challenges. This book will be extraordinarily helpful for clinicians and for the adolescents and families they treat."--Roger D. Weiss, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, McLean Hospital "While other CM books are available, this is the only one that specifically targets adolescent substance abuse. The book is ideally suited for the busy clinician in that it is light on theory and heavy on practical, tangible applications and solutions. Henggeler and colleagues have provided a wealth of resources, including suggested therapist tasks; troubleshooting tips; checklists, forms, and handouts; and sample dialogues. This book is an excellent choice for practitioners interested in implementing CM with their clients. In addition, it would serve well as a supplemental text in graduate courses on adolescent treatment or substance abuse treatment."--Brian E. Bride, PhD, LCSW, School of Social Work, University of Georgia-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Contingency Management 2. Determining the Need for Substance Use Treatment 3. Introducing Contingency Management and Engaging Families in Treatment 4. ABC Assessment of Drug Use 5. Self-Management Planning and Drug Refusal Skills Training 6. The Point-and-Level Reward System 7. Drug Testing Protocol 8. Synthesizing the Components of Contingency Management 9. Conducting Contingency Management without Caregivers

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art text and clinical resource captures the breadth of current knowledge about substance abuse and its treatment. For each of the major evidence-based treatment approaches, a chapter on basic assumptions and theories is followed by a chapter on clinical applications, including illustrative case material. Expert contributors cover motivational, contingency management, cognitive-behavioral, 12-step, family, and pharmacological approaches. Concluding chapters discuss effective ways to integrate different treatments in a range of clinical settings. New to This Edition *Reflects significant advances in research and clinical practice. *Chapter on the biology of substance use disorders. *Chapter on an additional treatment setting: primary care. *Chapter on case management.Trade Review"The up-to-date third edition of this clinical resource and text covers state-of-the-art approaches to substance abuse treatment. Written for a broad audience, the book not only provides clear, concise descriptions of the most prominent theories and approaches, but also does an excellent job of bridging the gap between clinical concepts and research and actual clinical practice. This is an ideal classroom text for giving students and trainees in psychology, social work, counseling, and medicine a panoramic view of the field. It is equally informative for even the most seasoned practitioner."--Arnold M. Washton, PhD, Executive Director, Recovery Options, New York City and Princeton, New Jersey"This volume is a terrific addition to the addiction bookshelf, particularly because it provides directed information about several of the newer forms of psychotherapy used in the treatment of substance use disorders, including motivational interviewing, contingency management, and family therapy. The editors have brought together experts in each approach to provide a work that is at once scholarly and readable. Vignettes of interactions with patients are included, as is a chapter on the neurobiology of addiction. This book will be useful not only for practitioners but also as a text for classroom learners."--Avram H. Mack, MD, Associate Chair for Quality and Safety, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia"All substance abuse treatment professionals trying to ensure that the treatments they deliver are current, science based, and empirically supported should read this book. Chapters highlight the unique concepts and strategies of each approach and, even more important, describe how to integrate different approaches into comprehensive, multicomponent treatment programming. I especially appreciate the third edition's more integrative focus on biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the treatments, and the discussions of how to integrate pharmacotherapy and case management into psychosocial treatments. As we strive to make substance abuse treatments more effective and accountable, we are fortunate to have a volume providing guidance for understanding and implementing the best treatment strategies the field has to offer."--Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Maryland, Baltimore County"This text is an excellent choice for upper-division undergraduate or first-year graduate courses on addictions. It provides a balanced perspective across diverse theoretically informed models of practice; traditional and contemporary perspectives are equally honored. Highlights of the third edition include additional psychopharmacology material and a complementary chapter on the biology of addictions."--Timothy B. Conley, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Montana "This ideal text and clinical guide focuses on evidence-based psychological and pharmacological interventions. Contributors are well-known addiction specialists. What makes this book unique is that it is a valuable resource for everyone from medical, psychological, nursing, and social work professionals to students and those seeking to become certified substance abuse counselors."--Linda C. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, and Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University -A must for any practitioner or student that wishes to broaden [his or her] knowledge of assessment and treatment of substance abuse.--Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 12/15/2011Table of ContentsIntroduction, Scott T. Walters and Frederick Rotgers1. Theories of Motivation and Addictive Behavior, Gary S. Rose and Scott T. Walters2. Motivational Interviewing in Practice, Erin M. Tooley and Theresa B. Moyers3. The Behavioral Economics of Substance Abuse, James G. Murphy, James MacKillop, Rudy E. Vuchinich, and Jalie A. Tucker4. Contingency Management in Substance Abuse Treatment, Jesse Dallery, Steven E. Meredith, and Alan J. Budney5. Cognitive-Behavioral Theories of Substance Abuse, Frederick Rotgers6. Behavioral Treatment Techniques for Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders, James S. Marinchak and Thomas J. Morgan7. Theory of 12-Step-Oriented Treatment, John Wallace8. Facilitating 12-Step Recovery from Substance Abuse, Joseph Nowinski9. Theoretical Bases of Family Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment, Barbara S. McCrady, Benjamin O. Ladd, and Kevin A. Hallgren10. Family Therapy Techniques for Substance Abuse Treatment, Wendy K. K. Lam, Timothy J. O'Farrell, and Gary R. Birchler11. Neurobiological Bases of Addiction Treatment, Phillip H. Chung, Julie D. Ross, Sidarth Wakhlu, and Bryon Adinoff12. Integrating Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy in Substance Abuse Treatment, Kathleen M. Carroll and Brian D. Kiluk13. Addressing Substance Abuse in Primary Care Settings: Screening and Brief Intervention, Kristen L. Barry and Frederic C. Blow14. Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice: A Clinician's Perspective, Edward Rubin15. Case Management in Substance Abuse Treatment, Allen Zweben

Read more less

Book SynopsisA leading professional resource and course text, this book provides practical guidance for treating clients with substance use disorders in a variety of contexts. Expert contributors present major assessment and treatment approaches together with detailed recommendations for intervening with particular substances. Clinical techniques are clearly explained and illustrated with helpful case examples. Important topics include harm reduction; strategies for working with family members; and ways to meet the needs of specific populations, including women, adolescents, older adults, LGBT clients, and those with frequently encountered co-occurring problems. New to This Edition*Revised to reflect current research and clinical advances; updated for DSM-5.*Chapters on trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and complementary/alternative approaches.*Chapters on neurobiology and behavioral addictions.*Significantly revised chapters on family treatment and dualTrade ReviewMuch has changed in the addictions treatment field in recent years, and Straussner's third edition superbly reflects these changes. The book includes revised terminology consistent with DSM-5, up-to-date statistics, and new chapter topics that help make this one of the most comprehensive books available. I highly recommend this text to faculty members teaching courses in substance abuse treatment. It is sure to enhance the practices of beginning and experienced clinicians alike.--Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, PhD, Department of Social Work, University of Northern IowaPractitioners, educators, and students will find this book to be exceptionally helpful, whether or not substance use disorders are their primary practice area. Straussner has brought together national experts who are at the forefront of this increasingly complex field. New chapter topics include the neurobiology of addiction, trauma-informed care, alternative medicine approaches, and more. Clinical vignettes are included in each chapter. This is a state-of-the-art resource.--Melinda Hohman, PhD, School of Social Work, San Diego State UniversityA magnificent book. Interweaving empirical information and practical 'how-tos' (where the rubber meets the road), this is the perfect text or desk reference for substance abuse practitioners and nonspecialists alike. The third edition incorporates current definitions, trends in substance use, and intervention directions. It provides a foundation for clinical practice that is second to none.--Lori K. Holleran Steiker, PhD, ACSW, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at AustinStraussner has assembled an impressive lineup of experts to cover some of the most crucial issues in treatment of substance use disorders. This is a valuable resource for clinicians in training or practice, particularly since the content has a strong applied focus. The diversity of viewpoints makes the book an interesting read. It will certainly be relevant for many years.--Brian Perron, PhD, School of Social Work, University of MichiganStraussner captures the most recent developments in the rapidly changing field of addictions, including the implications of DSM-5, evolving evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and the neurobiology of addictions. The book's focus on special populations and co-occurring disorders is timely as the field moves toward integrated care. I highly recommend this text for use in the classroom. Students in our addiction counselor training program have found it extremely useful for their work in the field.--Darcy Clay Siebert, PhD, School of Social Work, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyThe book zeros in on the drugs most often abused in recent years and highlights specific intervention methods. Complicated concepts, historical trends, and current theories are explained clearly and concisely. No extraneous information is included--if it's in the book, it's important for the reader to know. I especially appreciate the third edition's expanded focus on family dynamics and interventions. Students in master's and postmaster's programs will find this book readable, informative, and motivating, as will experienced clinicians who want to update their skills.--Maryann Amodeo, PhD, LICSW, Co-Director, Center for Addictions Research and Services, Boston University School of Social Work -A richly designed text and resource tool for graduate counseling students as well as the novice and seasoned professional substance abuse therapist. This book takes a multidimensional approach to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for today's substance abusing clients with specific emphasis on diverse populations....Dr. Straussner pools experts in the addiction field who offer an easy-to-read clinical guide of systematic strategies and methods for intervening in a world rough with the negative impact of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families, communities, and the criminal justice system....This book will prove to be an asset to any graduate counseling curriculum, as well as an excellent reference guide for substance abuse counselors and other mental health practitioners. (on the second edition)--Family Journal, 1/1/2009ƒƒStraussner has created an excellent practical reference….The inclusion of material on practice in general and substance abuse settings makes the book applicable to many ers….Each chapter presents a clear conceptual framework that informs practice, and most chapters include case examples. The book includes enough information on different types of substance abuse to communicate how treatment must be adapted for different drugs of abuse. (on the first edition)--Social Work, 9/1/1994ƒƒA comprehensive, readable account of the issues encountered by professionals working with people who abuse substances....this is a welcome core text, relevant to practitioners requiring an introductory knowledge of the issues but also as a resource for experienced workers who specialize in this area of practice. (on the second edition)--British Journal of Social Work, 9/1/2005ƒƒThe concise and straightforward manner in which information is presented allows the editor to make the book simple and readable while covering an extensive range of theoretical material. The book can be read in its entirety by students and newcomers to the field or selectively by those interested in particular chapters....I have no hesitation recommending this book to psychiatrists, mental health workers, addiction clinicians, and especially psychiatry residents and medical students as an informative, comprehensive, and clearly and concisely written textbook. (on the second edition)--Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 5/1/2006Table of ContentsI. An Introduction to Clinical Practice with Clients with Substance Use Disorders1. Assessment and Treatment of Clients with Substance Use Disorders: An Overview, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner2. Neurobiology of Substance Use Disorders and Implications for Treatment, Audrey Begun and Suzanne BrownII. Assessment and Intervention with Individuals Dependent on Different Substances3. Assessment and Treatment of Individuals Dependent on Alcohol and Other Central Nervous System Depressants, Philip O'Dwyer4. Assessment and Treatment of Individuals Dependent on Opioids, Ellen Grace Friedman5. Assessment and Treatment of Individuals Dependent on Stimulants, Armin R. Baier, Edgar E. Coons, and David M. OckertIII. Varying Perspectives on Intervention with Clients with Substance Use Disorders6. Motivating Clients with Substance Use Disorders through the Helping Process, Meredith Hanson and Nabila El-Bassel7. The Clinical Practice of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Belinda Seiger8. Intersection between Trauma and Substance Misuse: Implications for Trauma-Informed Care, Shelly A. Wiechelt9. Working with Mandated Clients with Substance Use Disorders: A Solution-Focused Approach, Kathryn C. Shafer and Sara A. Smock Jordan10. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for People with Addictions, Bruce S. Liese11. Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Clients with Substance Use Disorders, Judy Fenster and Leslie J. Temme12. 12-Step Programs as a Treatment Modality, Christine Huff Fewell and Betsy Robin SpiegelIV. Assessment and Intervention with Families13. Family Treatment of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Catherine M. Lemieux14. Treating the Partners of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Elizabeth Zelvin15. Dynamics and Treatment Issues with Children of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders, Roberta MarkowitzV. Special Issues and Special Populations16. Assessment and Treatment of Clients with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders, Shelley Scheffler17. Assessment and Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Audrey Freshman18. Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders, Kathleen J. Farkas19. Assessment and Treatment of Women with Substance Use Disorders, Patricia A. Pape and Stephanie Elias Sarabia20. Assessment and Treatment of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients with Substance Use Disorders, Evan Senreich and Elena Vairo21. Assessment and Treatment of Drug-Using Individuals with HIV/AIDS, Larry M. Gant22. Assessment and Treatment of Co-Existing Substance Use Disorder and Process Addictions: Eating Disorders, Pathological Gambling, and Sexual Addiction, Nicole ZmudaVI. Looking toward the Future23. Practice and Policy Issues: The Changing Landscape, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner

Read more less

Book SynopsisChildren and adolescents with moderate and severe disabilities often have communication challenges that lead them to use problem behavior to convey their desires. This is the most comprehensive contemporary volume on functional communication training (FCT)--the individualized instructional approach that teaches a child socially acceptable communicative alternatives to aggression, tantrums, self-injury, and other unconventional behaviors. The expert authors provide accessible, empirically based guidelines for implementing FCT, and tips for overcoming obstacles. Grounded in the principles of applied behavior analysis, the book includes detailed strategies for developing a support plan, together with illustrative case examples.Trade Review"From two highly regarded researcher-clinicians, this is a valuable guide to one of the most widely researched treatments for behavior problems in children with moderate and severe disabilities. The authors provide step-by-step information about how to properly assess challenging behaviors, as well as how to tailor FCT for a range of individuals. The authors’ experience using this technique shines throughout the chapters, which are chock-full of useful case examples. Tips for dealing with frequently encountered obstacles are highlighted. This book will serve as an excellent supplemental text for classes on applied behavior analysis."--V. Mark Durand, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida St. Petersburg "Reichle and Wacker bring together their unique and exceptional expertise in language science and behavior analysis to construct an authoritative work on the theory and practice of FCT. This book is an important reference for clinicians and graduate students who serve or study children with severe problem behavior. A primary strength of the book is the clear, cogent way the authors explain the concepts and procedures relevant to effective treatment."--Wayne W. Fisher, PhD, BCBA-D, Henry Rutgers Endowed Professor of Pediatrics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Director, Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services (RUCARES), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Director, Children's Specialized Hospital–RUCARES "Reichle and Wacker provide an accessible summary of the scientific case for including functional communication as part of behavior support plans. The book details how to assess communicative needs and apply this information to the selection of intervention strategies. Readers will appreciate the authors’ focus on the practical implementation steps that often make the difference between success and failure. School psychologists, teachers, behavior specialists, and the family members they work with will find clear guidance for improving behavior support."--Robert H. Horner, PhD, Alumni–Knight Endowed Professor of Special Education, University of Oregon, Eugene "Everything you need to know about planning and delivering FCT for socially reinforced challenging behavior is in this user-friendly book. The volume is remarkably comprehensive, yet focused. The expert authors link FCT procedures to developmental and learning processes and use rich descriptions and case examples to paint a vivid picture of the intervention process. I highly recommend this book as a course text for upper-level undergraduate or graduate students in special education, augmentative communication, and related fields, or as a training resource in residential, vocational, or educational facilities that serve children and adolescents with problem behavior."--Jennifer J. McComas, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities -Table of Contents1. Introduction to Functional Communication Training 2. The Selection of Communicative Function(s) to Teach and How They Are Expressed 3. An Integrative Model to Establish Communicative Alternatives and Enhance Self-Regulatory Skills 4. Examples of Antecedent-Focused Intervention Strategies 5. Teaching Communicative Protesting as an Alternative to Avoidance-Maintained Problem Behavior, with Quannah Parker-McGowan and Jeff Sigafoos 6. Teaching Requesting Assistance 7. Requesting a Break 8. Teaching Communicative Requests as an Alternative to Problem Behavior Maintained by Attention 9. Teaching Communicative Requests as an Alternative to Problem Behavior Maintained by Tangibles 10. Describing Functional Communication Training as a Component of an Effective Behavior Support Plan: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know Glossary References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisMany students and beginning clinicians have relied on this engaging, authoritative text--now revised and expanded--to hit the ground running in real-world clinical practice. Focusing on what works, the authors show how to flexibly draw on multiple theories and techniques to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative treatment plans, and intervene effectively for frequently encountered clinical concerns. Mental health skills needed by all therapists are interwoven with state-of-the-art family therapy knowledge. Illustrated with instructive case examples and vignettes, the book helps the reader navigate typical dilemmas and troubleshoot when treatment gets âœstuck.â New to This Edition *Discussions of addictive behaviors (pornography, gambling, video games, social media); children's brain development; premarital counseling; divorce therapy; preventing premature terminations; and uses of technology in clinical practice. *Chapter on working with older adultTrade Review"A classic and invaluable resource for family therapy educators, practitioners, and students from multiple disciplines. In this third edition, the well-respected authors offer up-to-date, developmentally informed, and biopsychosocially oriented guidance on the conduct of family therapy from beginning to end. The book provides a clear picture of what actually occurs in sessions with families and articulates strategies for addressing a diverse array of situations. All readers will benefit from reflecting on the thoughtfully presented information about health care reform, emerging trends in treatment, and the personal and professional journey of being a therapist."--Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry, Emory University; past president, American Psychological Association "This significant revision of the definitive basic family therapy text provides exactly the kind of nuts-and-bolts information that beginning family therapists need. The third edition systematically covers each of the crucial topics that need to be mastered, within an evidence-based practice framework. Written in a very interesting way and filled with clinical examples, this book should be a required text in every marriage and family therapy program, as well as in family classes in counseling, psychology, or social work. Among the many family therapy books out there, this is the single go-to text."--Jay L. Lebow, PhD, ABPP, LMFT, Senior Scholar and Clinical Professor, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition, is a clear and practical guide for all new psychotherapists who want to facilitate individual and relational growth and problem solving in clients, while at the same time tending to their own self-awareness and self-care. Emphasizing the integration of mind and body, the book equips students and clinicians with important systemic skills for participating in evolving health care systems."--Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, Dr. Laurie Sands Distinguished Professor of Families and Health, and Director, Institute for the Family, University of Rochester Medical Center -Table of Contents1. The Beginning Family Therapist: Taking On the Challenge 2. Before the Initial Interview 3. The Initial Interview 4. Guidelines for Conducting Assessment 5. Developing a Treatment Focus and Treatment Plan 6. Basic Treatment Skills and Interventions 7. Working with Families and Children 8. Working with Older Adults and Their Caregivers 9. Working with Couples 10. When a Family Member Has a Mental Illness 11. Getting Unstuck in Therapy 12. Termination 13. Family Therapy in the Future Appendix. Screening Instruments

Read more less

Book SynopsisBringing together leading experts, this book demonstrates the unique value of brief motivational interventions for addressing adolescent alcohol and other substance use in a range of clinical contexts. It presents cutting-edge knowledge on the etiology and developmental context of adolescent addictive behaviors and reviews exemplary treatment approaches. Effective strategies are described for intervening with diverse populations, such as college students, youth in the justice system and in foster care, those with co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric problems, LGBT youth, and Latino and American Indian adolescents. This book replaces the editors' influential earlier work, Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse, with an expanded focus on practical applications. Most of the chapters are completely new.Trade Review"This compelling, authoritative volume provides a strong, cogent, and empirically based case for adopting a public health perspective on substance use disorders that emphasizes harm reduction, pragmatism, and individual responsibility for behavior change. The editors are to be applauded for synthesizing diverse contributions into a readable, accessible volume for professionals and graduate students alike."--Scott W. Henggeler, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (retired), Medical University of South Carolina "A terrific author lineup, with content that is spot-on! The book presents treatment approaches that reflect an understanding of the important developmental differences between adolescents and adults. Chapters cover the major formats that clinicians actually use with this population, including prevention programs, brief interactions, and medication-assisted therapy. The authors show how to deliver evidence-based interventions with a variety of at-risk groups, including youth in the foster care system, gender-minority youth, and justice-involved youth. A book like this is critical in light of current research findings on the best ways to help adolescent substance users."--Scott T. Walters, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems, University of North Texas Health Science Center; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) "With its unique integration of theory, research, and practice, this book will appeal to clinicians, academicians, and public health officials. It provides up-to-date information on adolescent substance abuse, including advances in neurosciences and opiate addiction. The summary of future directions is comprehensive. Instructors teaching courses in adolescent substance abuse must consider this text, which has a rich blend of research and clinical applications."--Sylvie Naar, PhD, Director, Division of Behavioral Sciences, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Wayne State University "This timely gem of a book, edited and written by leaders in the field, is a much-needed guide to evidence-based brief substance use interventions with youth. Based on leveraging the 'teachable moment' to enhance motivation for change, the chapters provide clear recommendations to guide clinical practice and demonstrate techniques used by master clinicians. Chapters cover the developmental context of youth substance use and address specific challenges in delivering individual and group brief interventions in diverse settings. Informative and useful, this is an essential resource for clinicians and graduate trainees."--Tammy A. Chung, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine -Drawing on authoritative scholars and clinicians from a variety of disciplines, this book provides valuable insight into the application of brief motivational-based strategies for adolescents struggling with alcohol and other substance use problems….The strategies described in this book provide…professionals with valuable tools for working with a population that has historically been deemed difficult and with treatment results that are often less than stellar.--Addiction, 2/2/2020ƒƒThis is an excellent, comprehensive, and timely review of brief treatment interventions for both alcohol- and drug-involved youth….This book should be required reading in any social work, psychology, or psychiatry program where there is a focus or coursework provided on alcoholism and substance abuse. The book can also be an invaluable library addition for anyone interested in working in this field.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 5/31/2019Table of Contents Introduction, Peter M. Monti, Suzanne M. Colby, & Tracy A. O’Leary Tevyaw I. Etiology and Developmental Context 1. Development Matters: Taking the Long View on Substance Use during Adolescence and the Transition to Adulthood, John Schulenberg, Julie Maslowsky, Jennifer L. Maggs, & Robert A. Zucker 2. The Neurocognitive Impact of Alcohol and Marijuana Use on the Developing Adolescent and Young Adult Brain, Krista M. Lisdahl, Skyler Shollenbarger, Kelly A. Sagar, & Staci A. Gruber 3. Assessing Adolescent Substance Use Problems and Other Areas of Functioning: State of the Art, Ken C. Winters, Andria M. Botzet, & Susanne Lee 4. Transactions among Personality and Psychosocial Learning Risk Factors for Adolescent Addictive Behavior: The Acquired Preparedness Model of Risk, Heather A. Davis, Elizabeth N. Riley, & Gregory T. Smith 5. Expanding the Reach of Brief Interventions to Address Unmet Treatment Needs: SBIRT-A (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Adolescents), Sara J. Becker, Timothy J. Ozechowski, & Aaron Hogue II. Clinical Guide: Application of Brief Interventions in Diverse Settings and Populations 6. Motivational Enhancement in Medical Settings for Adolescent Substance Use, Tracy O’Leary Tevyaw, Anthony Spirito, Suzanne M. Colby, & Peter M. Monti 7. Brief Interventions for Adolescents with Substance Abuse and Comorbid Psychiatric Problems, Christianne Esposito-Smythers, Bethany Rallis, Kyla Machell, Caitlin Williams, & Sarah Fisher 8. Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Interventions for Court-Involved, Nonincarcerated Youth, Emily F. Dauria, Melissa A. McWilliams, & Marina Tolou-Shams 9. Engaging Adolescents in Unstable Environments: Interventions with Foster Youth, Jordan M. Braciszewski & Judy Havlicek 10. Latino Youth, Acculturation, and Parenting, Lynn Hernandez & Oswaldo Moreno 11. Cultural Considerations and Recommendations for Implementing Brief Interventions with American Indian Adolescents, Nichea S. Spillane & Kamilla Venner 12. Understanding and Addressing Alcohol and Substance Use in Sexual- and Gender-Minority Youth, Ethan H. Mereish, Kristi E. Gamarel, & Don Operario 13. Pharmacotherapy for Adolescent Substance Misuse, Robert Miranda Jr. & Hayley Treloar 14. Group-Based Interventions for Youth, Elizabeth D’Amico & Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing 15. Integrated 12-Step Facilitation to Promote Adolescent Mutual-Help Involvement, John F. Kelly, Julie Cristello, & Brandon Bergman 16. Brief Interventions to Reduce College Student Drinking, Nadine R. Mastroleo III. Future Directions 17. Future Research Opportunities for Screening and Brief Alcohol Interventions with Adolescents, Ralph Hingson & Aaron White Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe definitive text on motivational interviewing (MI) written by and for social workers has now been updated and expanded with 60% new material, including a revised conceptual framework, cutting-edge applications, and enhanced pedagogical features. Melinda Hohman and her associates demonstrate what MI looks like in action, how it transforms conversations with clients, and how to integrate it into social work practice in a wide range of settings. Extensive new case examples and annotated sample dialogues bring the concepts to life, helping readers build their own repertoires of MI skills. The book also summarizes the research base for MI and shares expert recommendations for teaching, training, and professional development. New to This Edition *Expanded and restructured around the current four-process model of MI (engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning). *Content is explicitly linked to the Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and AccreditatTrade Review“A ‘must read’ for social work educators who are interested in preparing the next generation of social workers for counseling and consulting with clients about behavioral change!”--David L. Albright, PhD, MSW, Professor of Social Work and Hill Crest Foundation Endowed Chair in Mental Health Research, The University of Alabama School of Social Work "Structured for graduate social work education, this terrific addition to the MI literature would also be valuable for counseling and psychology students, as the explanations and applications of MI are exemplary. Hohman, the leading social work scholar in the MI field, has provided a significant gift at a time when we all need one. Highlights of the text include narratives written by social workers applying MI in innovative and powerful ways. The book makes the latest developments in MI scholarship accessible, and will enable readers to extend their knowledge of this approach and achieve more success for their clients."--Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, University of Maryland School of Social Work "While written for social work practitioners and students, this book extends a welcome invitation to all practitioners, making MI accessible, comprehensible, and relevant. Hohman shows how MI can be used in a wide range of settings and with culturally diverse persons. Examples from Hohman’s own practice and teaching are integrated throughout, and sample annotated dialogues articulate MI-consistent skills. The book situates MI in multiple theories of human behavior and motivation. The second edition extends MI into environmental work, trauma-informed practice, and food insecurity, and the entire chapter devoted to critical race theory is an essential contribution."--Cynthia J. Osborn, PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Kent State University; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers "There is so much to love about this text. I teach two full semesters of MI to master’s-level social work students each year and the first edition of this book has been required reading. I look forward to using the second edition in my MI classes, and I also plan to incorporate it into my courses on substance use disorders. The second edition integrates the latest research on this respectful, empathic approach and brings it to the very practical world of the social worker, pairing specific content with the field’s ethics and standards for accreditation. It highlights current issues such as critical race theory, virtual service delivery, and the Grand Challenges for Social Work. The writing style is warm and accessible and every chapter is rich with relevant examples."--Mary Marden Velasquez, PhD, Centennial Professor in Leadership for Community, Professional, and Corporate Excellence, and Director, Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)-Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Why Social Work and Motivational Interviewing? 2. The “How” of Motivational Interviewing II. Elements of Motivational Interviewing 3. The Engaging Process: Building Trust 4. Focusing: A Conversation about a Conversation 5. Evoking: Change Talk as the Driver of Change 6. Client Discord: A Time to Re-Engage 7. Sharing Information and Advice 8. Planning: Determining the Path Forward III. Implementation 9. Integrating Motivational Interviewing into Social Work Practice, with Cristine Urquhart & Fredrik Eliasson 10. Motivational Interviewing through the Lens of Critical Race Theory 11. Innovative Applications of Motivational Interviewing 12. Teaching and Training Motivational Interviewing References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisA growing body of evidence supports the benefits of high-quality parent interventions for building social and communication skills in 0- to 5-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). How can clinicians coach parents to effectively incorporate learning opportunities into daily routines at home? From preeminent experts, this practical book explores the role of the coach and reviews the whats, whys, and how-tos of successful collaboration with parents. Topics include structuring coaching sessions, identifying children's needs, facilitating playful engagement, and deepening parents' understanding of how they can boost skills development during everyday activities. Seventeen reproducible handouts and forms include the multipage P-ESDM InfantâToddler Curriculum Checklist, ideal for use in telehealth assessments. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Drawing on a wealth of experience and a command of the scientific literature, Rogers, Vismara, and Dawson have crafted a unique and valuable guide. The book is filled with wisdom, practical advice, immediately usable tools, examples, and summaries of the science (to which the authors themselves have contributed greatly). It will be immediately useful to practitioners who currently provide parent coaching, as well as coaches in training. While it focuses on autism and other developmental disorders, I expect that this book will become a go-to resource for anyone who works with families of young children in home settings."--Samuel L. Odom, PhD, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "The unique voice of the authors comes across--confident in the ability to help, but also realistic; flexible and creative, but also clear and organized. This book exudes enormous respect for the irreplaceable role of parents in the lives of their children, and empathy for the difficulties that parents of children with ASD can experience. It describes the significant contribution of the coach as a well-traveled guide who can provide the parent a secure base for joint, collaborative exploration. The authors emphasize the importance of the parent coach’s creativity, flexibility, commitment, and humility, and they embody these characteristics themselves."--David Oppenheim, PhD, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Haifa, Israel “This book provides systematic strategies for coaching parents to support learning in young children with autism. It emphasizes how to teach parents basic behavioral principles, and includes specific examples, helpful checklists and tables, and detailed ways to address the challenges of this work. This how-to manual on collaborative coaching is a rich, supportive introduction to this important approach to working with young children with autism.”--Catherine Lord, PhD, ABPP, George Tarjan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Education, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles "An easy-to-read, user-friendly guide for early intervention practitioners. The book demonstrates how to move from a practitioner–child focus to a focus on supporting caregivers to promote children's learning within and across their daily activities. The authors bring together research about adult learning and family-centered coaching with their experiences as developers of the highly regarded Early Start Denver Model. The book provides a parent coaching toolkit for ASD that is equally relevant for preservice students and for practitioners who have been working with young children with ASD and their families for many years."--Dathan Rush, EdD, CCC-SLP, Director, The Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP), North Carolina-Table of Contents1. Helping Parents Help Their Young Children with Autism: An Introduction 2. Key Practices in Coaching Parents in Parent-Implemented Interventions 3. Becoming a Coach: Knowledge, Characteristics, and Supports 4. The Coach’s Tools 5. Assessment, Goal Setting, and Treatment Planning 6. Parent Coaching Sessions 7. Guides for Introducing Intervention Topics and Strategies to Caregivers 8. Variations in Coaching Practices 9. Looking to the Future: Challenges and Opportunities Appendix A. Handouts and Checklists Used Routinely in Parent Coaching Sessions Appendix B. P-ESDM Infant–Toddler Curriculum Checklist Appendix C. Parent-Friendly Data-Tracking Tools References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom leading developers of psychosocial treatments for people with severe mental illnesses, this manual presents a research-based program proven to help participants acquire and sustain meaningful employment. Thinking Skills for Work (TSW) integrates self-management strategies and computer-based cognitive training exercises to enhance clients' capacities in such key areas as attention, memory, planning, and organization. Individualized Action Plans offer targeted support for getting a job, performing optimally on the job, mastering specific tasks and routines, and overcoming interpersonal challenges. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes rich case illustrations and extensive reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the handouts, as well as supplemental assessment forms and a Guide to TSW Computer-Based Training.Trade Review"This book shows how we can enhance natural recovery by boosting cognitive functions. Cognitive impairment precedes onset of psychiatric illness and is a primary cause of functional impairments. Recovery is learning--and this is especially true in the workplace. This book should be read by all clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and others who advocate for and support people with mental illness. The authors offer the research background, methods, and specific techniques of cognitive training and cognitive management that lead to success at work. Complete with materials for implementation, this book has everything needed to start using TSW. It is a guide for better learning, greater productivity, and a more fulfilling life for people in recovery."--Morris D. Bell, PhD, Department of Psychiatry (Emeritus), Yale University School of Medicine; Senior Research Career Scientist, VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service "This book brings TSW--an innovative program to help individuals struggling with the challenges of mental illness--to life. It is extraordinary for many reasons. The book is accessible, clearly written, and replete with numerous tools and examples. Most of all, it describes a program that enables individuals disadvantaged by mental illness and cognitive difficulties to meet their life goals of working."--Lisa Dixon, MD, MPH, Edna L. Edison Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons "This book is important for health professionals who are interested in rehabilitation and recovery--and for their clients with mental health problems who really want to return to some form of work. The authors show how cognitive difficulties affect work, and, importantly, they describe how we can improve both work prospects and job functioning through enhancing cognitive processing. They also describe ways that therapeutic or coaching support can boost the effects of work rehabilitation services. Describing the TSW program in detail, the book is informative for clinicians at all levels of experience."--Dame Til Wykes, PhD, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King’s College London, United Kingdom-Table of ContentsForeword, Robert E. Drake Introduction I. Background 1. Work, Cognitive Functioning, and Vocational Rehabilitation in People with Mental Illness 2. Cognitive Enhancement 3. The Thinking Skills for Work Program 4. Engagement and Orientation II. Assessment and Treatment Planning 5. Factors That Can Influence Cognitive Functioning 6. Assessment of Cognitive Challenges to Work 7. The TSW Service Plan III. Cognitive Training 8. Logistics and Principles of Cognitive Training 9. Cognitive Training Methods 10. Strategy Coaching IV. Cognitive Self-Management Strategies 11. Logistics and General Teaching Approach 12. Enhancing Motivation and Self-Efficacy 13. Enhancing Everyday Cognitive Functioning V. Consultation 14. Job Search Consultation 15. Job Support Consultation Appendix: TSW Handouts References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive resource--now revised and expanded--provides school practitioners with an evidence-based framework for preventing and effectively responding to youth suicidal behavior. David N. Miller guides readers to understand, screen, and assess for suicide risk in students in grades K-12. He presents collaborative strategies for intervening appropriately within a multi-tiered system of support. The book also shows how to develop a coordinated plan for postvention in the aftermath of a suicide, offering specific dos and don'ts for supporting students, parents, and school personnel. User-friendly tools include reproducible handouts; the book's large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on the roles and responsibilities of the school-based suicide prevention team. *Significantly revised coverage of screening and suicide risk assesTrade Review"Miller, a seasoned school psychologist and an authority on suicidal behavior in young people, has provided what I view as the single most important work on this topic for any professional working in school settings. The thoroughly updated second edition reflects many changes in the field and includes new material on such crucial topics as coordination of care within schools and the prevention of burnout among school personnel. A practical, accessible, and complete treatment of this concerning public health problem."--Thomas E. Joiner, PhD, The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Florida State University "When reviewing a resource for schools, I look for three things--whether it is well researched, speaks to education professionals, and gives practical guidance to elevate practice and improve the lives, safety, and health of our next generation. Child and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior, Second Edition, ticks all these boxes. Miller provides a thorough grounding in theory, research, and practice in a way that is readable and engaging. Suicidal behavior is on a steady upward climb among our nation’s youth, making this a critical and timely read for school-based professionals and school leaders.”--Pat Breux, RN, BSN, youth suicide prevention specialist, New York State "Once again, Miller has provided a 'must-have' book for school personnel, educators, and clinicians. Miller shares his expertise and knowledge regarding the complex topic of youth suicidal behavior in an easy-to-understand manner. Resource-rich chapters address screening, identification, and comprehensive school-based suicide prevention programming. Clinicians will appreciate the coverage of youth-focused assessment measures as well as specific topics that need to be addressed during clinical interviews. This book has become my go-to resource, both when developing my university lectures and when working with elementary and secondary schools."--James J. Mazza, PhD, College of Education, University of Washington "Miller has been a long-time leading expert in the area of youth suicide and an important voice in advocacy for school-based prevention, intervention, and postvention. He poignantly explains that while the topic of suicide is challenging for schools and communities to address, avoiding it too often results in further loss of life. The good news is that this book provides a comprehensive 'how-to' guide for schools to follow. Miller presents useful, evidence-based strategies and programs for school and clinical professionals. The second edition is even more user friendly and informative than the first, with an emphasis on incorporating suicide prevention into multi-tiered systems of support."--John Kelly, PhD, school psychologist, Commack School District, New York; past president, National Association of School Psychologists-Every school should make this book required reading….This is a practical resource guide….The author is an authority on the subject of suicide and suicidal behaviors in youth and imbues this second edition with every ounce of his passion to make a difference for kids and the school personnel who want to give youth their very best. This book is user-friendly, including handouts and assessment measures, information on taking care of caregivers, and evidence-based strategies for many levels of support. Please buy this book. Kids matter!--Doody’s Review Service, 10/03/3021Table of ContentsForeword, William M. Reynolds 1. Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents: An Introduction and Overview 2. Youth Suicidal Behavior and the Schools 3. Teamwork, Roles and Responsibilities, and Self-Care in Schools 4. Public Health Approaches to Youth Suicide Prevention 5. Tier 1 School-Based Suicide Prevention Programs for All Students 6. Identifying Tier 2 and Tier 3 Students and Linking Assessment to Intervention 7. Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventions for At-Risk and High-Risk Students 8. School-Based Suicide Postvention Epilogue Appendix. Online Resources References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive resource--now revised and expanded--provides school practitioners with an evidence-based framework for preventing and effectively responding to youth suicidal behavior. David N. Miller guides readers to understand, screen, and assess for suicide risk in students in grades K-12. He presents collaborative strategies for intervening appropriately within a multi-tiered system of support. The book also shows how to develop a coordinated plan for postvention in the aftermath of a suicide, offering specific dos and don'ts for supporting students, parents, and school personnel. User-friendly tools include reproducible handouts; the book's large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on the roles and responsibilities of the school-based suicide prevention team. *Significantly revised coverage of screening and suicide risk assesTrade Review"Miller, a seasoned school psychologist and an authority on suicidal behavior in young people, has provided what I view as the single most important work on this topic for any professional working in school settings. The thoroughly updated second edition reflects many changes in the field and includes new material on such crucial topics as coordination of care within schools and the prevention of burnout among school personnel. A practical, accessible, and complete treatment of this concerning public health problem."--Thomas E. Joiner, PhD, The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Florida State University "When reviewing a resource for schools, I look for three things--whether it is well researched, speaks to education professionals, and gives practical guidance to elevate practice and improve the lives, safety, and health of our next generation. Child and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior, Second Edition, ticks all these boxes. Miller provides a thorough grounding in theory, research, and practice in a way that is readable and engaging. Suicidal behavior is on a steady upward climb among our nation’s youth, making this a critical and timely read for school-based professionals and school leaders.”--Pat Breux, RN, BSN, youth suicide prevention specialist, New York State "Once again, Miller has provided a 'must-have' book for school personnel, educators, and clinicians. Miller shares his expertise and knowledge regarding the complex topic of youth suicidal behavior in an easy-to-understand manner. Resource-rich chapters address screening, identification, and comprehensive school-based suicide prevention programming. Clinicians will appreciate the coverage of youth-focused assessment measures as well as specific topics that need to be addressed during clinical interviews. This book has become my go-to resource, both when developing my university lectures and when working with elementary and secondary schools."--James J. Mazza, PhD, College of Education, University of Washington "Miller has been a long-time leading expert in the area of youth suicide and an important voice in advocacy for school-based prevention, intervention, and postvention. He poignantly explains that while the topic of suicide is challenging for schools and communities to address, avoiding it too often results in further loss of life. The good news is that this book provides a comprehensive 'how-to' guide for schools to follow. Miller presents useful, evidence-based strategies and programs for school and clinical professionals. The second edition is even more user friendly and informative than the first, with an emphasis on incorporating suicide prevention into multi-tiered systems of support."--John Kelly, PhD, school psychologist, Commack School District, New York; past president, National Association of School Psychologists-Every school should make this book required reading….This is a practical resource guide….The author is an authority on the subject of suicide and suicidal behaviors in youth and imbues this second edition with every ounce of his passion to make a difference for kids and the school personnel who want to give youth their very best. This book is user-friendly, including handouts and assessment measures, information on taking care of caregivers, and evidence-based strategies for many levels of support. Please buy this book. Kids matter!--Doody’s Review Service, 10/03/3021Table of ContentsForeword, William M. Reynolds 1. Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents: An Introduction and Overview 2. Youth Suicidal Behavior and the Schools 3. Teamwork, Roles and Responsibilities, and Self-Care in Schools 4. Public Health Approaches to Youth Suicide Prevention 5. Tier 1 School-Based Suicide Prevention Programs for All Students 6. Identifying Tier 2 and Tier 3 Students and Linking Assessment to Intervention 7. Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventions for At-Risk and High-Risk Students 8. School-Based Suicide Postvention Epilogue Appendix. Online Resources References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisIt''s often said that around 30% of the population have introverted personalities and of those, 70% are shy. So if you sometimes feel overwhelmed doing things in public, you''re far from alone!This book provides a practical workbook that will help you identify effective tools to overcome your shyness, and help you to develop a deeper understanding of themselves through bite-sized chunks of learning. By tackling the root of the issue and identifying the triggers of shyness -- theoretically and personally -- you''ll be equipped to develop greater self-esteem and confidence.

Read more less

Book SynopsisKarl König and Wulf-Volker Lindner have distilled their many years of research, rich clinical experience, and extensive theoretical knowledge of analytic group psychotherapy. Now, for the first time in English, they present their Gottingen model of group therapy, a welcome addition to the literature that greatly extends our understanding of the complex processes of groups and their ability to promote growth and healing. Informed by Freudian, Foulkesian, and object relations approaches to individual and group analytic therapy, Konig and Lindner's extensive theoretical understanding of groups and individuals is saturated with a flexible common sense that moves comfortably between theory and practical application. They are at their best in explaining the transition between the therapist's essential human experience and his role in the group when they discuss such matters as the understanding of neutrality as a dynamic concept, the situations that trigger transference, and the functioning of the therapist as a model of openness. It is the transitional areas and forces that are the most in focus for the authors: those between individual and group, between group and therapist, between inside and outside, and between the learning of the therapist and the growth of group members. It is a testament to the authors' skill that they are able to explore these areas at the same time as they outline practical approaches to a full range of topics that need to be considered in the conduct of group therapy.Trade ReviewWith clarity, precision and thoughtfulness, the authors, renown in Germany, draw from the work of American, British and European schools, explain the theory and practice of the Göttingen model of group therapy. Basic concepts are defined systematically and illustrated with clinical examples. The references to modern German literature are extremely useful. This is an excellent introduction for mental health professionals with many insights for experienced clinicians. -- Earl Hopper, Ph.D.I give a warm welcome to this book which gives to English readers their first opportunity to learn in depth how analytic group psychotherapy is taught and practiced in Germany. The authors give a clear detailed account of the similarities and differences between Foulkes' Group Analysis and the Göttingen model, knowledge of which will add considerably to our therapeutic repertoire. The careful analysis of levels of regression and how these can be recognized and controlled is illuminating and we can appreciate the careful research that our German colleagues have been able to carry out. This book should be in the library of all teaching institutions and will be of value to the individual practitioner. -- Malcolm Pines, F.R.C. PsychKönig and Lindner's book constitutes an unusually successful marriage between a broadly based text and a wealth of applied clinical observations. In spite of the fact that this volume integrates several schools of thought, it is eminently readable and complements ideally the North American literature in this field. -- John T. Salvendy, M.D.This book is at once a compact handbook for the teacher of group therapy, a source of thoughtful new ideas for the scholar and researcher, an integration and review of the foundations and current state of the art, and an inviting and easily accessible primer for the relative newcomer to group therapy field. It is clearly written and so beautifully translated that the reader has no hint that it was not originally written in English. Psychoanalytic Group Therapy is a brilliant and wise addition to our understanding of the power of the group to affect healing. It will be welcomed by all therapists who feel that psychoanalysis and group dynamics form a powerful partnership towards the treatment of human suffering... -- David E. Scharff, M.D., International Psychotherapy Institute and the IPA Committee on Family and Couple PsychoanalysisThis book is at once a compact handbook for the teacher of group therapy, a source of thoughtful new ideas for the scholar and researcher, an integration and review of the foundations and current state of the art, and an inviting and easily accessible primer for the relative newcomer to group therapy field. It is clearly written and so beautifully translated that the reader has no hint that it was not originally written in English. Psychoanalytic Group Therapy is a brilliant and wise addition to our understanding of the power of the group to affect healing. It will be welcomed by all therapists who feel that psychoanalysis and group dynamics form a powerful partnership towards the treatment of human suffering. -- David E. Scharff, M.D., International Psychotherapy Institute and the IPA Committee on Family and Couple Psychoanalysis

Read more less

Book SynopsisAs a clinician, you know how difficult it can be to treat clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using a one-size-fits-all approach. This powerful and evidence-based guide offers a variety of customizable treatment strategies-made simple and practical-for helping clients with OCD.Written by a psychologist and expert in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD Made Simple combines powerful, evidence-based therapies to help you create a concise and customizable treatment plan. The methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), inference-based therapy (IBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-are presented in an easy-to-follow format, incorporate the newest research, and offer a wide range of skills for helping OCD clients.The standalone treatment protocols outlined in each chapter represent a specific model and procedure for addressing the mechanisms underlying the OCD. In addition, you'll find worksheets and online resources to help you create individualized treatment programs to best suit your clients needs.If you're looking for a simple, customizable approach to treating clients with OCD, this book has everything you need to get started.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe use of metaphor is central to the implementation of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and is a powerful tool for all practicing psychotherapists. In Metaphor in Practice, psychotherapist Niklas Törneke presents the first practical book to combine the behavioral and linguistic sciences of metaphor, and illustrates how and when to apply metaphors in practice for better treatment outcomes.The use of metaphors and experiential exercises can help clients gain a deeper understanding of the problems that cause their disorders. Metaphors help clients connect with their values, and often spark the inspiration and motivation needed to make a commitment to change. And while metaphor is central to relational frame theory (RFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), research now shows its usefulness has an even broader reach.In this book, you'll find a scientific analysis of metaphor based on over thirty years of research, as well as trends in research over the last ten years. The book includes an overview of RFT, how metaphor has influenced the community of behavior analysis, as well as available clinical research on metaphor use. You'll also discover how to create metaphors for functional analysis, distance of observation, and things that matter to your client. Most importantly, you'll find practical examples of metaphors and clinical exercises you can use in-session.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten by leading experts in language and cognition, this groundbreaking behaviour analysis textbook brings the study of verbal behaviour into the 21st century with cutting-edge research. Students and clinicians in the burgeoning field of applied behaviour analysis will find the theoretical foundation they need to effectively help the increasingly diverse clients seeking their services. The origins of behaviour analysis can be traced to the pioneering work of B.F. Skinner. Skinner's fundamental insights into how human behaviour is shaped, maintained and can be changed were powerful and far-reaching. Some of Skinner's most innovative contributions were in the study of language. Behaviour analytic work in the area of language and cognition did not stop with Skinner, however. Indeed, Skinner's work in this area has inspired considerable expansion, particularly with an eye toward more sophisticated verbal and cognitive repertoires.This important volume provides an overview of the concepts and core behavioural processes involved in language andcognition. You'll find a deeper exploration of complex linguistic and cognitive skills, including generative responding,learning by observation, and perspective taking. Also included are clinically supported interventions based in mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and emotion regulation to help clients improve complex language, social, and academic skills. The future of behaviour analysis is here. With its focus on the importance of language and cognition, this textbook is a must-read for anyone studying or practising in the science of behaviour.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMotivate your BPD clients with values-based treatment! This 16-week ACT protocol will help you get started today.As you know, clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation often struggle with negative beliefs about themselves-beliefs that can lead to feelings of shame, problems with personal relationships, and dangerous behaviors. And while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the standard treatment for BPD, more and more, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promising results when treating BPD clients by helping them focus on their core values and forgiveness.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder provides a comprehensive program for delivering ACT to clients with BPD. Using the session-by-session, 16-week protocol in this professional guide, you can help clients work through the main driver behind BPD-experiential avoidance-and gain the psychological flexibility needed to balance their emotions and begin healing. You can use this protocol on its own, or in conjunction with treatment.With this guide, you'll learn to target the fundamental causes of BPD for better treatment outcomes and happier, healthier clients.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEliminating Race-Based Mental Health Disparities offers concrete guidelines and evidence-based best practices for addressing racial inequities and biases in clinical care.Perhaps there is no subject more challenging than the intricacies of race and racism in American culture. More and more, it has become clear that simply teaching facts about cultural differences between racial and ethnic groups is not adequate to achieve cultural competence in clinical care. One must also consider less "visible" constructs-including implicit bias, stereotypes, white privilege, intersectionality, and microaggressions-as potent drivers of behaviours and attitudes.In this edited volume, three leading experts in race, mental health, and contextual behaviour science explore the urgent problem of racial inequities and biases, which often prevent people of color from seeking mental health services-leading to poor outcomes if and when they do receive treatment. In this much-needed resource, you'll find evidence-based recommendations for addressing problems at multiple levels, and best practices for compassionately and effectively helping clients across a range of cultural groups and settings.As more and more people gain access to services that have historically been unavailable to them, guidelines for cultural competence in clinical care are needed. Eliminating Race-Based Mental Health Disparities offers a comprehensive road map to help you address racial health disparities and improve treatment outcomes in your practice.

Read more less

Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store.Depression and low mood affect a significant portion of the general public. Sadly, those with depression often experience other problems such as low self-esteem, relationship problems and sleeping problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an extremely effective treatment for depression and low mood and is used widely in the NHS. The companion book to the popular Complete CBT Guide for Anxiety, this practical self-help book contains essential information about the nature of depression and covers a range of topics including insomnia, relationships, bipolar disorder and postnatal depression. It also provides information on some of the latest treatments such as Mindfulness, Behavioural Activation and Compassion-Focused Therapy. The chapters on individual techniques or problem areas are written by the leading experts in that field. Includes individual chapters on: Low self-esteem by Melanie Fennell Insomnia and sleep problems by Colin Espie Rumination by Ed Watkins Relationship problems by Donald Baucom Bipolar Disorder by Warren Mansell Depression in the elderly - Ken Laidlaw Postnatal Depression - Peter Cooper & Lynne Murray Depression and ill health - Stirling Moorey Behavioural Activation by David Richards Compassion - Paul Gilbert Mindfulness - Willem Kuyken & Halley Cohen Imagery - Ann Hackmann & Jon Wheatley

Read more less

Book SynopsisCovering everything from Anxiety to Fragile-X Syndrome, Stephen Heydt provides an alphabetical categorisation of the possible issues a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may encounter.Written by an experienced clinical psychologist, this book offers information for parents whose children have been diagnosed with ASD, and is presented in an easy-to-use A to Z format. In a return to core understandings of ASD, the author translates difficult behavioural issues into practical information and strategies. Designed for parents and carers in a methodical order, A Parent's ABC of the Autism Spectrum will help explain the challenges of living with childhood ASD.Trade ReviewStephen Heydt's love, respect and understanding of children on the autism spectrum shines through in this easily accessible book. It is a veritable cornucopia of all things pertaining to autism. Scrupulously researched, it makes finding information on all aspects of autism as easy as ABC.A book that is Accessible, Beneficial and Convenient, that should grace the shelves of all those who are eager to know more about this enigmatic condition. -- K. I. Al-Ghani, specialist advisory teacher, university lecturer, autism trainer and international author of books on ASDEach child's different qualities enrich us all,' Stephen Heydt reminds readers in this brief but reassuring, wide-ranging guide. Practical and accessible, A Parents' ABC of the Autism Spectrum offers sympathetic, clear definitions, concise explanations, and thoughtful strategies for how we can best support our children with ASD. -- Liane Kupferberg Carter, author of Ketchup Is My Favorite Vegetable: A Family Grows Up With AutismI have long admired the work of Stephen Heydt, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years' experience with children on the autism spectrum. This A to Z of autism is perhaps the most helpful book for caregivers that I have read in my long history of working in the field. -- Dr Lisa Brice D. Psych. M. Psych. M. Soc. Sci., Clinical Psychologist, Asperger Services AustraliaStephen's book is a compendium of well and less known facts about children on the autism spectrum. It is written in a format to help parents understand their children's needs and obtain or provide the essential support to help them thrive. It is grounded in Stephen's decades of experience and current research with informative and scientifically based references explained so that anyone can understand. This A to Z, via synaesthesia and prosopagnosia, for example, includes information about autism that even some professionals may not know. -- Cathy Pappalardo, M Ed St, BA, Dip Ed, Cert IV TAE, GAICD, Executive Director and Principal, Hubbard's School, Brisbane, AustraliaTable of Contents1. For Parents. 2. A to Z.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis guide shows how clinicians can help girls and young women with ASC to reach their full potential, by adopting more relationship-based, individualised approaches. With contributions from young women about their experiences in clinical settings, the book reflects on what clinicians have done right and wrong to date, why girls and women with ASC are too often misunderstood, and how the culture of how clinicians work with them needs to change in order to achieve better results. In a concise and practical way, it covers how to better understand clients' needs and foster strong relationships through diagnosis, understanding comorbidities, sensory issues, self-harm, emotional regulation, assessments, interventions and strategies.Trade ReviewThis book is a practical and valuable addition to the literature on the female experience of autism. With both clinical approaches and the unique and insightful voices of young autistic women, it should be on every clinician's bookshelf. -- Sarah Hendrickx, Autism Consultant, author and autistic adultThere are many ways in which a girl or woman may covertly express her Autism Spectrum Condition, and many ways in which she and her family need understanding and support. This practical, succinct and wise guide for clinicians provides advice on how to identify the female presentation of ASC, as well as how to adapt conventional individual and family therapy to accommodate the abilities and experiences of girls and women. -- Tony Attwood, clinical psychologist and authorTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Contributions. Introduction. 1. Why girls and young women with autism? 2. Milly, Darcey and Esther. 3. Beginning with relationships. 4. Mental health and emotional wellbeing. 5. Diagnosis/labels/being understood. 6. Co-morbidities. 7. Assessments. 8. Interventions and strategies. 9. Clinical and service culture change. Conclusion. References. List of abbreviations.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and much-needed guide addresses the issues faced by clinicians in assessing and treating the range of mental health conditions, which can affect adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Its particular focus on adults fills a notable gap in the ASD professional literature, with an extensive array of contributors from across the psychology and healthcare professions. Covering a wide variety of common co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, personality disorders, and eating disorders, this guide also explores broader issues to do with promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Authoritative and detailed, this is an essential resource for all clinicians and professionals looking to understand and tailor their approach to mental health in autistic adults, and the need for specific methods and strategies to enhance assessment and treatment.Trade ReviewAs a clinician working with Autistic adults this book is a perfect addition to the resource library. It provides the reader with access to expert voices, providing an accessible appraisal of current literature, thinking and practical approaches in the complex and developing area of mental health and Autism. -- Dr Sue Smith, Head of National Autistic Society Lorna Wing Centre, and Highly Specialist Speech and Language TherapistThis comprehensive and insightful volume will be essential reading for anyone working with adults on the autism spectrum. Dr Spain and her colleagues have collected authoritative chapters by leading clinicians and researchers, covering the many mental health issues affecting autistic adults, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD. Less well-known, but very important, conditions such as catatonia and PTSD are also covered, and every chapter provides practical as well as theoretical content. Appropriately, the final word is given to Joe Powell, who reflects on his own experience of striving for wellbeing as an adult on the autism spectrum. -- Francesca Happé, FBA FMedSci, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, King’s College London, Past-President of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)Table of ContentsSection 1: OverviewChapter 1: Autism Spectrum DisordersDr Debbie Spain, Prof Eddie Chaplin and Dr Jane McCarthy (Editors)Chapter 2: Mental health morbidity across the lifespanCornelia Carey (South London and Maudsley Trust; King's College London), Daniel Clear and Dene Robertson (Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Director Behavioural and Developmental Psychiatry Clinical Academic Group, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London)Chapter 3: Autism legislation and policyKarina Marshall-Tate (Head of Education and Training, ESTIA Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) Chapter 4: Understanding and managing transitions between servicesDr Cristal Oxley (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) and Sarah Bernard (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust)Section 2: Common Mental Health ConditionsChapter 5: Linkages between Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Emotional, Development and Challenging BehaviourTanja Sappok (Berlin Center for mental health in developmental disabilities; Königin-Elisabeth-Herzberge Hospital, Berlin, Germany)Chapter 6: Anxiety and delusional ideation in people with high-functioning autismDr Dougal Julian Hare (Cardiff University)Chapter 7: General AnxietySarah Blainey (Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London)Chapter 8: Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Ailsa Russell, MSc. Clin. Psy., PhD. (Dept. of Psychology & Centre for Applied Autism Research, University of Bath)Chapter 9: Social AnxietyDr Debbie Spain Chapter 10: Posttraumatic Stress DisorderDr Freya Rumball (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) and Dr Debbie Spain Chapter 11: Mood DisordersProfessor Barry Tolchard (Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Huddersfield)Chapter 12: CatatoniaDr Amitta Shah (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism; Leading Edge Psychology, Clinical Psychology Consultancy centre)Chapter 13: PsychosisDr Colin Hemmings (Kent and Medway Partnership NHS Trust)Chapter 14: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderDr Sally Cubbin MBChB, MRCPsych, MSc, DipCBT (Consultant Psychiatrist, Specialist in Adult ADHD, Mental Health Clinic, Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Oxford, OX3 7RP)Chapter 15: Personality disorderCornelia Carey (South London and Maudsley Trust; King's College London), Emma Woodhouse (Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London) and Quinton Deeley (Senior Lecturer in Social Behaviour and Neurodevelopment, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London; National Autism Unit, Bethlem Royal Hospital and Adult ADHD Clinic, Maudsley Hospital; Neuropsychiatry Brain Injury Clinic, Maudsley and Kings College Hospitals, London)Chapter 16: Eating DisordersDr Heather Westwood (Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London) and Will Mandy DClinPsy PhD (UCL Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology)Section 3: InterventionsChapter 17: Working with families - techniques, positions, and practicesManus Moynihan (MOSAIC CAMHS, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust) and Eleni Paliokosta (MOSAIC CAMHS, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust)Chapter 18: Social Skills InterventionsFrancisco Musich (Head of Department of Complex Cases, ETCI Foundation, Argentina) and Cynthia D'AgostinoChapter 19: Cognitive behaviour therapyDr Debbie Spain Chapter 20: MindfulnessAnnelies A. Spek (Clinical Psychologist) and Michelle Kiep (Psychologist)Chapter 21: PsychopharmacologyDr Jane McCarthy and Prof Eddie ChaplinSection 4: Understanding and Managing RiskChapter 22: Risk Assessment and ManagementDavid Murphy (Broadmoor Hospital, West London NHS Trust)Chapter 23: Anger and emotion regulationKate Johnston (Adolescent At-risk and Forensic Service, National & Specialist CAMHS, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Department of Psychology, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience) and Emmie Neophytou (Adolescent At-risk and Forensic Service, National & Specialist CAMHS, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust)Chapter 24: Autism and OffendingClare Melvin (Doctoral Candidate, Tizard Centre, University of Kent), Aida Malovic (Department of Psychology, Politics, and Sociology, Canterbury Christ Church University) and Glynis H. Murphy (Professor of Clinical Psychology & Disability, Tizard Centre, University of Kent)Chapter 25: Substance use disordersProf Eddie Chaplin and Dr Jane McCarthySection 5: Promoting Health and wellbeingChapter 26: A review of Mind-Body interventions in Autism Spectrum: what do we know and where do we go?C. Ellie Wilson (Science in English)Chapter 27: Addressing mental health conditions and promoting wellbeing in autism: An interview with Joe Powell on autism, care and quality of life based on his experience of a service user and his new life as the Director of All Wales People FirstJoe Powell (National Director, All Wales People First) speaks to Richard Mills (CAAR, Department of Psychology, University of Bath; Consultant Associate, AT-Autism, London)

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is a series of surprising and candid conversations held between veteran counsellor Nick Luxmoore and professionals working with young people. Based entirely on stories from the author's experience of supervising frontline professionals, it looks at how to approach young people, the stumbling blocks faced on both sides, and offers invaluable guidance to anyone working with teenagers.Luxmoore posits ways forward for practitioners which are adaptive and allow them to respond personally, practically and theoretically. From suicide to disordered eating, watching pornography to love in therapeutic relationships, Nick Luxmoore covers a range of problems and phenomena encountered by counsellors, teachers, school social workers and youth workers. One chapter sees a counsellor struggling for questions to ask a boy whose father abandoned his family only to return two years later, another a teacher finding it impossible to know how to speak to a fourteen-year-old with an inoperable brain tumour.Recounted in a style that motivates, engages and inspires, The Art of Working with Anxious, Antagonistic Adolescents allows professionals to gain a better understanding of their capacity, particularly developmentally and pastorally, and not reach for easy answers or a quick fix. These are lessons in the art of working with today's teenagers.Trade ReviewNick is a consummate storyteller and much more. Woven within the vividly narrated supervisory encounters are rich learning points drawn from his years of skilled experience and deep theoretical knowledge. Identifying therapeutic tasks, and addressing sex, death and hatred are just some of the invaluable issues explored. An essential read for all professionals working with young people. -- Anthea Millar, Cambridge Supervision Training and co-author of Practical Supervision: How to become a Supervisor for the Helping ProfessionsUsing the lens of the supervisory relationship Nick Luxmoore examines the turbulent emotional world of young people. Nick's wealth of experience is evident as he shares his thoughts about what helps and what hinders therapeutic relationships. Given the current focus on mental health in schools this will be a timely read for all hard-pressed professionals. -- Dr Caryn Onions, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Head of Research and Development at the Mulberry BushTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. The point of anything 3. Useful strategies. 4. Living with disappointment. 5. Defining the therapeutic task 6. Resilience. 7. Loving young people. 8. The rebel. 9. Counselling staff. 10. A girl not eating. 11. A professional's own experience. 12. A moral purpose. 13. An outbreak of DNAs. 14. Suicide. 15. Pornography. 16. Disliking young people. 17. Running a training session. 18. Aggression. 19. Telling lies. 20. Caring barometers. 21. A boy with no feelings. 22. Challenges, interpretations, insights. 23. Responding to parents. 24. Counselling the head teacher. 25. References.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA Treatment Manual for Adolescents Displaying Harmful Sexual Behaviour is a resource for clinicians working therapeutically with male adolescents who have shown harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). Comprised of a printed manual and with accompanying online downloadable material, it is designed to be delivered over 30 sessions across 4 modules, but can be adapted to suit the needs of individual adolescents.The four modules address a range of clinical tasks, including: establishing rapport and a therapeutic alliance with the young person; developing the relationship skills of the young person and addressing their harmful sexual behaviour; the young person's feelings, thoughts and beliefs and developing their capacity to regulate emotions and sexual arousal; and issues of sexuality, dating, endings and relapse prevention. The printed manual outlines the background that any clinician delivering treatment needs to consider, including a description of key therapeutic techniques, practical advice on how to prepare for and deliver an intervention, overviews of the modules and sessions, and sample session plans. Each session plan is clearly written in a step-by-step format and is stored electronically online so they can be easily printed as often as required. The accompanying online downloadable material also contains 'Home Project' sheets (homework tasks to consolidate the in-session therapeutic work) as well as a specially commissioned 'Character Library' with cut-out figures and background scenes that can be used as tools for the young person to explore real and fictional scenarios.This professional resource aims to provide the clinician with the tools to address adolescent harmful sexual behaviour within a broader social and emotional developmental context, and will aid those working with young people to motivate them to engage in a positive process of change.Trade ReviewThis 30 week treatment manual represents a robust and user friendly synthesis of current thinking in work with young people with harmful sexual behaviour and offers practitioners from a range of disciplines an excellent tool and context to enable young people to develop a non-abusive and coherent sense of self. The manual is a significant contribution to the field. -- From the Foreword by Jon Brown, Head of Strategy and Development, NSPCC, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Overview of the manual. 2. The treatment context. 3. Preparing for intervention. 4. Delivering the intervention. 5. Module descriptions. 6. Sample session plans. 7. Sample material from the Character Library. References. Contents of the online material. Engagement Module. Relationships Module. Self-Regulation Module. Road Map Module. Character Library.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTreating subtypes of OCD, such as scrupulosity, harm, existential, and relationship OCD, in children and adolescents can often present a wealth of challenges. The nature of these lesser-known subtypes can make delivering common aspects of OCD treatment, including planning relevant exposures, and incorporating key adults in the child's treatment, difficult. Drawing from years of professional experience, Karen Lynn Cassiday provides comprehensive guidance using a wealth of case examples on how you can overcome these hurdles in the therapy room. Whether a newly qualified or experienced clinician, this book is essential for all practitioners wanting to tackle the clinical dilemmas generated when treating complex OCD in children, teens, and emerging adults.Bonus content! This book also gives access to a free video series containing demonstrations of exposure practice for each OCD subtype.Trade ReviewI love everything about this book! Dr Cassiday jumps directly into the most perplexing roadblocks to treatment of the most difficult types of OCD that we face. This book is packed full of intriguing, creative and effective clinical strategies, supported by brief and vivid case illustrations. Pearls of wisdom accompany each theoretical point. This book is truly an impressive accomplishment. -- Reid Wilson, PhD, co-author, Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children

Read more less

Book SynopsisEating disorders refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviours and beliefs about eating, weight, and shape. Eating disorders, which are classified as psychiatric problems, and obesity, which is classified as a general medical condition, reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological, social, and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders, this volume also covers: anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa atypical eating disorders and binge eating disorders obesity. Including the most up-to-date research, Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book is an indispensable resource to students and professionals in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychiatry.Trade Review"This is a fine book by a fine scholar and clinician. Anyone wishing to understand how and why eating and weight disorders develop, how they are diagnosed, and how best to treat them will benefit from this excellent analysis." - Kelly D. Brownell, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Psychology, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, USA"The book is ideal for students (both advanced undergraduates and graduates) and professionals in training. It would also be a needed source of current information for professionals in practice. Simply put, this balanced and authoritative book will be the best single volume coverage of eating and weight disorders there is." - G. Terrence Wilson, Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, USA"This is a fine book by a fine scholar and clinician. Anyone wishing to understand how and why eating and weight disorders develop, how they are diagnosed, and how best to treat them will benefit from this excellent analysis." – Kelly D. Brownell, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Psychology, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, USA"The up-to-date sources of information are particularly useful to eating disorder specialists, but this book is also highly recommended to students and professionals who are new to the field." - European Eating Disorders ReviewTable of ContentsOverview of Eating and Weight Disorders: Bodies to Die For. The Epidemiology and Nature of Eating and Weight Disorders. Understanding, Assessing and Treating Anorexia Nervosa. Understanding, Assessing and Treating Bulimia Nervosa. Atypical Eating Disorders and Binge Eating Disorders: Assessment and Treatment. Obesity: Assessment and Treatment. Further Reading and Resources.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis essential guide to tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome tackles problems faced both at home and at school, such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on siblings and classroom difficulties. Dr Chowdhury offers advice on how to manage symptoms, describing practical techniques such as habit reversal and massed practice and reviewing available medical treatments. In clear, accessible language, this book explains the clinical signs and symptoms of Tourette and related conditions, and their possible causes. Presenting strategies for dealing with associated difficulties, including low self-esteem, anger-management and bullying, this book will be invaluable to parents, teachers, social workers and other professionals.Trade ReviewDr. Chowdhury provides us with a handbook that is both academic and self help. This book defines Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders and the medications (traditional and non-traditional used to treat them) while at the same time, acknowledging the expertise of the parents by providing instructional chapters on helping their children deal with bullying and how to improve self esteem.This is truly a handbook worth reading and keeping close at hand as it offers other helpful insight and suggestions on how to get your child to do the things that you want him to, how to praise him and suggestions on setting limits and time-outs. This book is easy to read and without jargon. -- The Green Leaflet (Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada)This is an excellent, practical book, which is ideal for parents of children with TS, professionals and teachers. All through the book, Dr Chowdhury makes references to the research behind the clinical advice that he gives. As well as giving good information about the diagnosis of tics and TS, he takes a broad perspective of TS and looks at the effects of TS on the whole person (including emotional, educational and functional effects). The writing is clear and easy to understand without being patronizing and it is well-referenced to allow the keen reader to explore the area further. One of the things that most strikes me about the book is that it could only have been written by someone with extensive clinical experience of people with TS and by someone who has clearly listened and responded to the concerns of people with TS and their families. As well as covering the theoretical aspects of TS, the book also contains numerous practical strategies for managing anger, self-esteem problems and problems in the classroom. I would highly recommend this book. -- Hugh RickardsTics and Tourette Syndrome, by Uttom Chowdhury, explains the signs, symptoms and possible causes and offers sound, sensitive advice for carers based on the range of experiences of the many families the author has worked with. Strategies and positive guidance for dealing with associated problems such as bullying and low self-esteem are offered, making this book invaluable for anyone dealing with a child with tics or Tourette Syndrome. -- Practical Professional Child CareThis guide to tic disorders and Tourette syndrome tackles problems faced both at home and at school, such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on siblings and classroom difficulties, and present practical strategies for dealing with associated difficulties, such as anger and bullying. -- Human Givens JournalThis guide tackles the problems faced at home and at school by young people with tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. The author covers areas such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on sibling and class room difficulties and offers advice on how to manage symptoms. The book presents practical strategies for dealing with associated difficulties, including low self-esteem, anger management and bullying. -- Young People NowTable of ContentsPreface 1. What is Tourette Syndrome? 2. Psychological and Medical Management. 3. Associated Conditions. 4. Adjusting to the Diagnosis: Parents and the Rest of the Family. 5. Dealing with Tics and Difficult Behaviour. 6. Anger Management. 7. Educational Issues. 8. Bullying. 9. Ways to Improve your Child's Self-esteem. Appendices. I. Glossary. II. Useful Reading Material and Addresses. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHenshaw (psychiatry, University of Keele, UK) and Elliott (consultant clinical psychologist, St Thomas' Hospital, UK) provide guidance for health care professionals on the controversies surrounding screening for perinatal depression and on good practice in the use of screening tools. International contributors, with backgrounds in psychiatry, psychology, medicine, nursing, midwifery, and social work, discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the available screening methods, and investigate women's perceptions of the usefulness of screening. Ethnic minority experiences and screening programs in developing countries are also considered.'- Book News'The book considers a variety of issues and identifies agreement in ideas and continuing debates. Whether the reader is concerned with women's views of screening, the role of the midwife, screening in the US, Australia or developing countries, screening of women with serious mental illness, Black Caribbean women's views of screening, health visitor intuition and much more, there is something here for them. Each chapter, often drawing on the author's own work, stands on its own. Tutors, researchers, practitioners and students should be able to use the relevant parts to challenge their thinking, reflect on their practice and ask yet more questions about this significant subject.'- Community PractitionerScreening for perinatal depression is now widely undertaken in the UK and Europe and is attracting increasing attention. This much-needed text provides guidance for health care professionals on the issues and controversies surrounding screening and on good practice in the use of screening tests.An international author team with backgrounds in psychiatry, psychology, medicine and nursing has been brought together to discuss the available screening methods, their advantages and drawbacks. The authors investigate women's perceptions of the accessibility and usefulness of screening and of the roles of professionals (e.g. primary care staff and health visitors), and also look at ethnic minority women's experiences of health services. The role of the UK National Screening Committee is explored, along with the problems faced when implementing screening programmes in developing countries.This comprehensive and practical book will enable mental health professionals, social workers and health visitors to provide sensitive and informed services to women at risk of perinatal depression.Table of ContentsForeword John Cox Introduction. Carol Henshaw. 1. Screening, the role and recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee. Judy Shakespeare, GP, Oxford, UK. 2. Advantages and disadvantages of screening in clinical settings. Tessa Leverton, Imperial College School of Medicine. 3. One bite of the cherry: a resource dilemma. Sheelah Seeley and Ann Girling. 4. Two bites of the cherry: one solution? Philip Boyce and Caroline Bell University of Sydney, Australia. 5. The EPDS as a tool for identifying new onset depression within the first postpartum year. Kathleen Peindl, Epidemiologist, Louisville, USA. 6. Screening in the context of integrated perinatal care. Bryanne Barnett, Patricia Glossop, Stephen Matthey, University of New South Wales, Australia, and Helen Stewart Liverpool Health Service, Australia. 7. The status of postpartum depression screening in the United States. Lisa Segre and Mike O'Hara, University of Iowa, USA. 8. Screening in developing countries. Dominic Lee and Tony Chung, Chinese University of Hong Kong. 9. Screening where there is no screening scale. Abi Sobowale, Sheffeld South West PCT, UK and Cheryll Adams Community Health Visitors' and Practitioners' Association, UK. 10. Screening for women at risk of severe mental illness. Margaret Oates, University of Nottingham, UK. 11. Screening and the role of the midwife. Mary Ross-Davie, Borders NHS Trust, Scotland, Lucinda Green and Sandra Elliott, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. 12. The Postpartum Depression Screening Scale. Cheryl Beck, University of Connecticut, USA. 13. What is the EPDS measuring and how should we use it in research? Josephine Green, University of York, UK. 14. Screening for perinatal depression: a denial of human reality. Walter Barker, Early Childhood Development Centre, Bristol, UK. 15. Acceptability of using the EPDS as a screening tool for postnatal depression. Jan Cubison, Sheffield Care Trust, UK and Jane Munro, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. 16. What do black Caribbean women think about screening with the EPDS? Dawn Edge, University of Salford, UK. Conclusions. Sandra Elliott. Appendix 1. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Appendix 2. Bibliography of available translations and validation studies of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Postpartum Depression Screening Scale and other instruments used during pregnancy and postpartum. Appendix 3. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: guidelines for its use as part of a maternal mood assessment. Briege Coyle and Cheryll Adams, References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe title is an effective, manualized parent education programme'- Educational Book ReviewThis ground-breaking training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children.Authoritative and extensively tried and tested, it will help both parents and carers to understand the disorder and how it affects child development. Ultimately, the programme is designed to reduce the severity of emotional/behavioural difficulties by managing a child's particular problems and encouraging effective collaboration between professionals and parents.The programme is delivered through two accessible manuals - one for parents and one for clinicians - which provide all the information and materials you need.The Manual for Clinicians explains the purpose and content of each session and includes notes for discussion and teaching, a checklist of 'things to do', and photocopiable task sheets for distribution and discussion.The Manual for Parents features tasks, exercises and discussion points for group sessions, and complements these training materials with engaging personal accounts, an introduction to the history of autism, information about approaches to treatment, and a list of useful websites and further reading.Structured as a series of individual and small group sessions, the programme is designed to run for 20 weeks and covers key areas such as understanding and managing difficult behaviour; changing/encouraging new behaviours; communication problems in verbal and non-verbal children; social problems; and how to work and play together.Together, these manuals will provide you with all the information, support and resources you need to run this programme successfully.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. SECTION ONE: HOW TO RUN THIS PROGRAMME. Group Session 1. Outline and goals of the programme. Individual Session 1. An educational session with a focus on your child's development and behavioural symptoms. Group Session 2. Issues for parents after the diagnosis. Individual Session 2. Issues for parents after the diagnosis. Group Session 3. Understanding and managing difficult behaviour. Individual Session 3. Understanding and managing difficult behaviour. Group Session 4. How to change inappropriate behaviour by manipulating consequences. Individual Session 4. How to change inappropriate behaviour by manipulating consequences. Group Session 5. How to encourage new behaviour. Individual Session 5. How to encourage new behaviour. Group Session 6. Communication problems in autism in verbal children. Individual Session 6. Communication problems in autism in verbal children. Group Session 7. Communication problems in autism in non-verbal children. Individual Session 7. Communication problems in autism in non-verbal children. Group Session 8. Social impairment in autism. Individual Session 8. Social impairment in autism. Group Session 9. How to work and play together. Individual Session 9. How to work and play together. Group Session 10. Review and critique of programme - where next? Individual session 10. Review and critique of programme - where next? SECTION TWO: GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SESSION NOTES 1-10. Group Session 1. Outline and goals of the programme. Individual Session 1. An educational session with a focus on your child's development and behavioural symptoms. Group Session 2. Issues for parents after the diagnosis. Individual Session 2. Issues for parents after the diagnosis. Group Session 3. Understanding and managing difficult behaviour. Individual Session 3. Understanding and managing difficult behaviour. Group Session 4. How to change inappropriate behaviour by manipulating consequences. Individual Session 4. How to change inappropriate behaviour by manipulating consequences. Group Session 5. How to encourage new behaviour. Individual Session 5. How to encourage new behaviour. Group Session 6. Communication problems in autism in verbal children. Individual Session 6. Communication problems in autism in verbal children. Group Session 7. Communication problems in autism in non-verbal children. Individual Session 7. Communication problems in autism in non-verbal children. Group Session 8. Social impairment in autism. Individual Session 8. Social impairment in autism. Group Session 9. How to work and play together. Individual Session 9. How to work and play together. Group Session 10. Review and critique of programme - where next? Individual session 10. Review and critique of programme - where next? Appendix 1. Useful websites and further reading. Appendix 2. Autism and Asperger's Disorder. References. Sample - Course completion certificate for parents.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMaintaining healthy levels of self-esteem is key to leading a positive and fulfilled life, but for many people with a disability it can be difficult when faced with the additional challenges they encounter. Negative messages, low expectations, reduced opportunities and discrimination are all facts of life for a large number of people, and these factors can have a serious impact on the development of self-esteem.Enhancing Self-Esteem is unique in being tailored specifically to meet the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource that provides relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment.The material is designed to be used in 10 two-hour sessions that explore skills that will help to develop and maintain self-esteem. Each session is fully scripted, with comprehensive instructions for the trainer and useful photocopiable hand-outs.Enhancing Self-Esteem is an essential resource that will be valued by any trainer working with disabled people.Trade ReviewDeveloping and maintaining a healthy sense of self-esteem can be challenging for individuals with disabilities. This is because people with disabilities may be faced with a unique range of challenges associated with having a disability, such as negative messages, low expectations, reduced opportunities and outright discrimination. In an attempt to bridge the knowledge gap and offer an applicable intervention, Drs. Hagiliassis and Gulbenkoglu, have created a group training package to improve self-esteem for adults with disabilities. -- Sexuality and DisabilityTable of ContentsAbout the Authors. Acknowledgements. Introduction to the self-esteem training package. 1. What is self-esteem? 2. What makes us feel special? 3. Feeling good. 4. Healthy thinking. 5. Accepting who we are. 6. Speaking up for ourselves. 7. Communicating well. 8. Handling problems. 9. Reaching our goals. 10. Putting it all together. Hand-outs. Self-esteem evaluation sheet.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe first book to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. The author, an experienced psychiatrist specializing in autism, describes each of the conditions that are commonly seen in autistic children and adults, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and tic disorders, and gives sound guidance on their early detection and treatment. Easy to use and authoritative, this book is an essential tool for use by both family and professionals.Trade ReviewThis book is a valuable part of my AS library, ans I'd recommend it to anyone who is interested in exploring themselves in depth to find out whether they are mad, bad or just Aspie! -- Asperger UnitedThere is clear evidence that people with ASDs are at an increased risk of developing a range of co-morbid conditions and this book, whose author is a child psychiatrist specializing in childrens and adults with ASDs, seeks to offer clear advice and guidance on early detection and treatment. The author recognizes that many problems such as mood swings, angry outbursts, depression and anxiety are often dismissed by professionals as part of the condition of autism and therefore go untreated. This book provides an overview of the wide range of behavioural problems and psychiatric disorders that may affect people with autism and Asperger syndrome and treatments that are available. It is a very comprehensive book and certainly the most informative I have found on the subject so far. I would strongly recommend this book. -- The Sheffield Autistic Society NewsletterThis book is one of the first to tackle the issue of comorbid psychiatric symptoms in individuals with PDDs. Ghaziuddin clearly has a thorough understanding of the presentation of psychiatric symptoms in PDDs, and he manages to make the book accessible to the general population. -- PsycCritiquesThis book is a unique publication, and although written in the USA… it translates into a British perspective easily. It is an honest exploration of common contemporary phenomena that is often confused with unrelated presentations, resulting in a second-class mental health service for sufferers, carers and relatives. It challenges stereotypes, informs the reader and provides hope, therefore it would be of significant benefit to students and qualified professionals of all disciplines. -- Mental Health PracticeI think the author has done an admirable job in this book. It is primarily aimed at parents and caregivers. I certainly think that all professionals involved with the care of people with ASD will find it very valuable… The main message of the book is that people with ASD suffer from a wide range of behavioural and psychiatric disorders at various stages in their lives and that recognition, diagnosis and treatment is crucial to better outcomes for this group. -- The Journal of Intellectual Disability ResearchThis book is the first to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASD's.The book describes the conditions that are commonly seen in autistic children and adults, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and tic disorders and gives sound guidance on their early detection and treatment. -- Autism UsMental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome alerts parents and professionals to the occurrence of common emotional and psychological problems in autism and provides sound advice for the detection and treatment of psychiatric problems in people with ASD's… this book is a valuable tool for both professionals and parents alike. -- Link Autism EuropeDr Ghaziuddin is to be congratulated for his timely, informative, and thoughtful book… I enjoyed reading it immensely… [It] has abundant information on this increasingly important topic. -- Gary Mesibov, PhD, Professor & Director, Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillTable of ContentsPreface 1. Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders: An overview. 2. What is Asperger syndrome? 3. Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. 4. Medical Conditions in Autism. 5. Psychiatric Comorbidity: an introduction 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 7. Depression and other Mood Disorders. 8. Anxiety Disorders in Autism and Asperger syndrome. 9. Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders. 10. Autism, Tic Disorders, and Tourette Syndrome. 11. Other Psychiatric Disorders 12. Violence in Autism and Asperger syndrome.13. Psychiatric Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Task ahead. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPeople with autism are at a higher risk of having additional medical conditions, so increased care should be taken to ensure any other needs are detected early and effectively managed. This book is the perfect aid for doing so, providing detailed information on the range of possible further conditions, including epilepsy, eating disorders or genetic conditions. Written for both parents and practitioners, including students, it shows how these medical conditions can be identified, and explains the range of possible treatments that are available that may improve the quality of life of the affected person.Table of Contents1. An overview of autism. 2. Assessment of a child with autism. 3. Medical conditions in autism. 4. Intellectual disability and autism. 5. Epilepsy in autism. 6. Neurocutaneous syndromes. 7. Genetic syndromes in autism. 8. Infections and autism. 9. Movement disorders and Catatonia. 10. Eating disorders and related conditions. 11. Inborn errors of metabolism. 12. Toxins, drugs and autism. 13. Sensory disorders in autism.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThat's Life with Autism is full of advice and inspiration, written by parents for other parents and professionals caring for children on the autism spectrum. The overall message of this book is that people affected by autism are not alone. Each chapter addresses a specific topic, and range from the effect of autism in the family on couple or sibling relationships and intervention options to educational issues, diet, and the role of friends and relatives. Points for reflection prompt the reader to discuss and think further about the issues covered. The contributors also provide starting points for the development of positive strategies, including networks of support in which parents can learn from and find support from others in similar situations.The practical and positive book will be of interest to parents of autistic children and to anyone working with children on the autism spectrum, from professionals to school administrators.Trade ReviewThat's Life with Autism is a collection of experiences of parents and professionals applied to a series of topics for parents and practitioners alike. The topics range from pre-diagnosis, interventions, divorce, and advocacy through to the impact of faith on parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders. The greatest strength of this book is the breadth of subjects covered and the two reflective elements. The contributors, as brief case studies, combined with these elements provide a sound structure for a parent support group. The book has a feel of a series of counseling sessions and provides a useful tool in this format. That's Life with Autism is an interesting read packed with anecdotal advice for the reader. I would recommend it for any practitioner and parent establishing and/or participating in a support group for families of children with autism. -- Good Autism PracticeThis is a collection of stories from parents about their journey through diagnosis, intervention and family life with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although each personal tale is different, the challenges are strikingly similar – the fight for a diagnosis, finding the way through the maze of interventions and the dramatic impact that raising a child with ASD has on the marital relationship and the family as a whole. The messages are universal, and the book could provide reassurance and guidance to parents who are living with a child with ASD, or professionals who are looking for real-life insights into the disorder. -- Youthinmind.netWritten by parents covering a range of topics from a practical viewpoint. Aimed not only at other parents, but also at giving some additional insight to professionals. -- BILD Current Awareness ServiceWritten by parents for the other parents and professionals caring for children on the autism spectrum, the book sets out to advise and inspire. Subjects covered include the effect of autism in the family, on couple or siblings relationships, the role of friends and relatives, educational issues, intervention options and diet, interspersed with and illustrated by stories of different families' experiences. -- Human Givens magazineThis is a collection of interviews with parents of children with Autism and professionals involved with their care. It covers a wide range of topics such as diagnosis, education and diet. I liked the way the children are all different in their diagnosis, their strengths and needs and the parents vary in their reactions and attitudes. -- Education OtherwiseI would recommend this for parents who want to know about how their parents deal with potentially difficult situations and emotions; and for people unfamiliar with the subject, who are interested in how it feels to be the parent/carer/sibling of an autistic child. -- Education OtherwiseKnowing how alone and overwhelmed many people feel after hearing a diagnosis of autism, I anticipate that this book would be valuable in sharing experiences in the early stages. -- Community Care MagazineWritten by parents for parents, this book contains tips and advice for caring for children with autism. Chapters describe diagnosis, treatment, dealing with the educational system, family and siblings, nutrition, community involvement and advocacy, faith, and finding humor. Each chapter consists of several stories by parents and their tips for coping. Included are questions for use in group discussions and reflection activities. Ross works with autistic children and Jolly is a foster parent who has a daughter with special needs. -- www.booknews.comTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. D-Day: Life Before, During, and After Diagnosis. 2. Therapy, Treatment, and Intervention…Oh My! 3. School Daze: Our Experiences Navigating the Educational System. 4. Family Matters: Marriage, Divorce, and Everything in Between. 5. Oh Brother: Siblings and the Spectrum. 6. You are What you Eat: Parents Speak Out on Diet and Food. 7. Take a Stand: Advocacy, Community Involvement, and Awareness Activities. 8. Is There Anybody Out There? How Our Faith Has Helped Us Through. 9. Autism is No Laughing Matter: Finding Humor in Our Daily Lives. Appendix A: Interview Questions. Appendix B: Weekly Relationship Inventory. Appendix C: Guidelines for Creating a Support Group. Appendix D: Recommended Reading – From Our Shelf to Yours. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMaking Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior offers parents and professionals a tool for understanding children with neurological differences. These children have an atypical view of the world, unique to their particular disability, which can make their behavior confusing and, at times, challenging. Often, the child's actions are misunderstood and, consequently, they are unfairly punished.An individualized approach to understanding a child's thought processes can help to resolve these problems. The authors' Systematic Tool for Analyzing Thinking (STAT) offers such an approach. It provides a step-by-step method for understanding a child's behavior by revealing the thought processes behind it. By viewing a situation from the child's perspective, the root of the problem can be identified and one can then effectively address the difficult behavior. Case studies are used to describe the twelve common deficit areas, demonstrating to the reader how to apply the STAT in everyday situations.This practical book is an invaluable resource for parents and professionals working with children with NLD, Asperger's, HFA, PDD-NOS, and other neurological differences.Trade ReviewThe book is very accessible and will sit comfortably with those parents and professionals, who view the world from a medical perspective, where understanding is gained through a within-child deficit model... This book is recommended for those parents and professionals who prefer a diagnostic approach to understanding child development, rather than those who operate in amore socially constructed world. -- British Psychological Society, DebateThis book gives clear examples of the areas of difficulty experienced by children with autistic features...The authors' Systematic Tool to Analyze Thinking could be easily implemented by speech and language therapists and mainstream school staff in regular contact with the children. It promotes the benefits of thinking about the thought processes that drive the children's actions...I enjoyed thsi book because it is easy to dip in and out of, and provides good value for money. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeMs Holzhauser-Peter and True provide a practical guide to deciphering and translating cognitive, communication and behavioural aspects of children they categorize as neurologically different. -- Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersFinally there is a concrete, step-by-step, process to help parents (and anyone who lives or works with these children) to figure out what may be underlying the thoughts and actions of neurologically different children... I find this book to be definitely a step in the right direction to help bridge the gap in understanding that often exists between people who are neurologically diverse. I applaud the effort and strongly recommend it for anyone who lives or works with someone with neurological differences... child or adult. -- Making Sense of AutismI would highly recommend this book to parents and practitioners from education, health and social care. The case studies could also be used to encourage discussions during a training session. -- Good Autism PracticeFrom case studies to help describe the twelve common deficit areas to applying the STAT formula to common scenarios, this is a practical resource for parents and professionals working with kids, and an invaluable guide for any special education collection. -- The Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsContents: About the Authors. Introduction. 1. The Systematic Tool to Analyze Thinking (STAT). 2. Abstract Language. 3. Motor. 4. Sensory. 5. Spatial Orientation. 6. Control/Consistency. 7. Thinking About Others Thinking (Theory of Mind). 8. Social Communication. 9. Emotions. 10. Mental Flexibility. 11. Impulsivity. 12. Executive Functions.13. Anxiety. 14. Believe. Appendix I Summary of the Systematic Tool to Analyze Thinking. Appendix II The Systematic Tool to Analyze Thinking: full version. Appendix III Story Locator. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to radically enhance the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and emotional problems. This highly accessible book will help families and professionals develop a deeper understanding of this highly-successful approach and its associated issues, resulting in improved communication opportunities within a variety of care, therapeutic and educational settings.This compendium offers a multidisciplinary perspective to intensive interaction, bringing together the authors' experience and research from different disciplines. A glossary format and thematic structure are employed to enable readers to quickly access topics of interest, and gradually build on their understanding of the approach. Each chapter is devoted to an over-arching concept - including psychological theories of human behaviour, relationship building and maintenance and social inclusion - and illustrated with case studies to support theoretical assertions and offer practical examples of useful techniques.A useful reference and reflective tool, this book will interest both family and professional carers, support staff, special education teachers, learning disability nurses, social services practitioners, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, or anyone who is interested in intensive interaction and wants to learn more.Trade ReviewThis is a helpful little introduction to an approach that provides a way to enrich the lives of many individuals with ASD and severe learning difficulties through making their communication with others more enjoyable. It addresses an important and neglected aspect of the everyday lives of many with ASD. -- Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersFor a speech and language therapist working with adults with learning disabilities it provides useful, informative and searching discussions on where intensive interaction fits in our scope of practice, and challenges the boundaries and constraints of a conventional therapy model. Throughout, the authors provide case studies to illustrate challenges they have experience in implementing Intensive Interaction and how they have attempted to overcome these. They provide practical and useful suggestions including how to support carers and other professionals. Particularly useful is the discussion about setting up Intensive Interaction and the additional support needed at a management and strategic level. This book goes some way to support practitioners to develop a 'culture' of Intensive Interaction and leaves the reader feeling empowered to put ideas into practice. -- Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, Rebecca Finn, Speech & Language Therapist working with adults with learning disabilitiesThis book would be useful to anyone with an interest in intensive interaction, from professionals (such as occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, nurses, social workers) through to care/support staff and families. It is also a useful resource for managers thinking about supporting teams to adopt this approach in practice. The book gives a thorough definition of what intensive interaction is. As the authors have broad clinical experience, intensive interaction is described from the viewpoint of each, clearly highlighting how this technique can be used for a variety of purposes (from education, therapeutic, social inclusion and of course, communication)...The authors cover a range of really practical issues when using this approach (including expectations, goal setting, what if it doesn't work initially, whether to schedule/structure intensive interaction sessions, and how to know if its working). The importance of disseminating an individuals' intensive interaction techniques, and what engagement/interaction might look like are highlighted, with systems suggested for communicating this within staff teams... Environmental considerations (physical, social, and political are discussed ) and support the reader to consider the environment in which they are attempting this approach, and how to maximise the impact of any intensive interaction intervention. This really highlights the importance of the 'bigger picture' when embarking on this approach with our clients... If you have an interest in intensive interaction, then this is a very good resource. I found that it covered a broad range of topics, dealing with the strengths as well as the challenges of using this approach, both on a basic level, but also thinking of service and wider political agendas within the systems we work in... I really enjoyed reading this book, and feel much more informed about this approach, which increases my confidence both in using it, and in suggesting its benefits to others. I would certainly recommend this resource to others. It really highlights the importance of making relationships with people who find it difficult to be with and relate to others, enabling these people to experience the benefits of being connected to another person (being acknowledged, valued, and listened to). The book is informative, and covers the topic from a range of professional and person backgrounds, exploring the challenges and strengths of this approach. There is an extensive list of further reading and useful websites which guides the reader to continue learning and developing their approach. -- COTSS PLD NewsletterTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. What is Intensive Interaction? 2. Issues Associated with Personal Characteristics. 3. Issues Associated with Social Inclusion (Being with Someone). 4. Issues Associated with Human Communication. 5. Relationship Building and Maintenance. 6. Issues Associated with Human Learning (Developmental Issues). 7. Some Psychological Theories of Human Behaviour. 8. Some Psychological Concepts. 9. Some Issues Associated with the Practicalities of Approach Use. 10. Creating an Interactive Environment. 11. Issues Associated with the Socio-Political Environment. 12. Issues Associated with Approach Development and Dissemination.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe separation of powers and independent, judicial decision-making are generally accepted as hallmarks of the rule of law in democratic societies. Yet the exercise of executive discretion remains an important aspect of criminal justice in many areas. Protecting the Public? explores the tension between the rights of individuals detained under criminal and mental health law and the responsibility for public protection in the little-known world of executive discretion over mentally disordered offenders. It is based on extensive and unique empirical research conducted at the UK Home Office, with legal and clinical practitioners, with civil society organisations and by reference to comparative jurisdictions. Central questions considered include: executive, judicial and tribunal decision-making; mental health and criminal law reform regarding serious or high-risk offenders; the influence of human rights law on policy and practice; and the role of civil society, particularly victim interest groups, in public policy. Through its analysis of decisions to release 'high-risk' offenders, this book goes to the heart of the public protection agenda – examining how 'the public' is constructed and what protection is provided by the exercise of executive discretion. This book will be of interest to academic and other researchers, students, policy-makers, law reformers, commentators and anyone interested in the field of criminal justice, mental health law and public policy.Trade Review'...recommended to anyone who would like a single source introduction to the topic of restricted patients.'-John Hughes, Director of Interventions, Hertfordshire Probation Trust'This is a very relevant and up-to-date book for those interested in the way managerial procedures inform practice within the field of mental health....It is informative and the primary data used provide an insider's view to a heavily-guarded and protected area of public policy.'-Manos Daskalou, University of Northampton, in the British Journal of Community Justice vol 9'...Boyd-Caine’s incisive analysis demonstrates that this system is emblematic of the increasing dominance of the risk agenda in contemporary penal policy.''There is no area which Boyd-Caine overlooks as she scrutinizes topics as complex as the fallibility of forensic psychiatry and its inadvertent collusion with the notion that mental disorder in itself is a risk factor. The exhaustive analysis offered is rich and satisfying in the justice it does to this far-from-straightforward policy area.''For those seeking an insight into the machinations that govern the restricted patient system, this book provides the answer. Further, Boyd-Caine’s grounded and principled exploration of this area goes a long way to provide evidence that the notion of public protection, in its current guise, is both nebulous and profoundly problematic in the false binaries it creates.'-Eleanor Fellowes, Probation Officer, London Probation Trust in Probation Journal, vol 58 no 4Table of Contents1. Executive Discretion and the Rule of Law 2. Care and Control 3. The Operation of Executive Discretion 4. Relationships in the System of Executive Discretion 5. Constructing 'The Public' 6. Human Rights and the Restricted Patient System 7. Patient Rights and Public Protection

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe effects of trauma and abuse on children can be long-lasting, acute and damaging. Evidence suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of psychotherapy to help children to overcome these effects.This book uses an evidence-based CBT treatment model to assist children and adolescents aged 9–15 years to resolve trauma symptoms and increase their coping skills. The approach is made up of 16 step-by-step sessions to carry out with the young person, and includes worksheets and fun activities using arts and crafts. The model uses four phases: strengthening the child's psychosocial context; enhancing their coping skills; processing their trauma through gradual exposure; and addressing special issues that the child may have and preventing relapse. The child keeps a scrapbook for the duration of the programme in which they keep worksheets, artwork and any other activities they carry out. The approach is designed for individual therapy but also includes sessions for parents and caregivers.With photocopiable worksheets and easy to follow sessions, this will be an invaluable resource for all practitioners working with traumatised and abused children, including therapists, psychologists, counsellors, health professionals and social workers.Trade ReviewThis is a useful and practical guide to utilising CBT techniques with children who have experienced abuse... The manual itself provides session-by-session guides including a list of tools and equipment required and relevant worksheets... The approach provides good practical techniques to enhance psychological coping, and as long as this context is held in mind then this is a useful tool for practitioners working with abused and traumatised children. -- Child Abuse ReviewIt is nice to see (the therapeutic) relationship being emphasised within such complex difficulties, this is all too often overlooked in CBT... The cultural narrative nicely mirros the collaborative and safe therapeutic environment of CBT... Many of the proposed activities such as 'paper people' are well thought out, creative, and reduce the pressure on the therapist to try to come up with activities... the authors cleverly model a scaffolded, pace and stepped approach for the therapist as much as for the client. A major strength of this programme is its development; drawing on findings in trauma literature, clinical presentation and evidence-base practice... From both a scientific and a practitioner perspective, this CBT programme does just what we expect and offers a concise, child-friendly, reflective, evidence-based therapy for child trauma. -- Journal of Mental Health, Jade Smith, Clinical Psychology Trainee, University of Hull[This] is one of those rare manuals that you pick up and, flicking through the abundance of worksheets and resources, find yourself saying, ''I can use that, and that, and that...''. This clinician-relevant appeal permeates the entire manual, with a good proportion of the book being made up of such resources... The fact that the authors state that one of the aims of this phase is to ''instill hope'' is testament to the fact that this is a manual written by clinicians who know the challenges experienced by this client group... I believe this manual will be of interest to all those who work with traumatised children and adolescents and I feel that the client group will respond to its optimistic tone and creative approaches. The book will, however, be most valued by those clinicians who have a suitable level of training in CBT and experience of working within this client group and who can therefore use this very welcome tool to its full potential. -- BACP Counselling and Psychotherapy- Counselling Children and Young People, Dr Alastair Black, consultant psychotherapist and head of psychological therapies at the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust (PRRT) in Northern IrelandThis book is a practical resource for practitioners working with abused and traumatized youth. Using a trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural model, it covers key issues including rapport building, assessment, coping skills, gradual exposure, and termination. A welcome addition to the trauma-treatment literature. -- Liana Lowenstein, MSW, author of Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and YouthAn excellent guide for therapists working with traumatized abused children. To enhance recovery, this phased therapeutic approach focuses on the individual child within his/her psychosocial and cultural context. -- Amanda Shea Hart, PhD, Child and Family Specialist, Adelaide, South AustraliaFinally a CBT resource book for practitioners who work in the specialist area of childhood trauma, which combines an easy to follow, session by session guide with practical and child-friendly resources. As an indigenous Mâori psychologist I am delighted to find a resource which highlights the importance of the cultural and familial context when working with children who have survived traumatic experiences. -- Tania Cargo, Ngâti Maru, Ngâti Manu, Ngâpuhi, Clinical Psychologist, Aotearoa/New ZealandThis book combines state-of-the-art understanding of contemporary research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with an admirably practical and accessible approach to treatment for the clinician. Highly recommended. -- Professor James Bennett-Levy, University Department of Rural Health (Northern Rivers), University of Sydney and Southern Cross University, New South Wales, AustraliaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Phase 1. Psychosocial Strengthening. Parent/caregiver orientation to therapy. Session 1. Engagement and orientation to therapy. Session 2. Relationships. Session 3. Timeline. Phase 2. Coping Skills. Parent/caregiver session. Session 4. Feelings. Session 5. Body reactions. Session 6. Thoughts. Session 7. Active coping and problem-solving. Session 8. Rating and rewards. Phase 3. Trauma Processing. Parent/caregiver session. Session 9. Introduction to imaginal exposure. Session 10-13 Gradual exposure. Phase 4. Special Issues and Closure. Parent/caregiver session. Session 14-15. Special issues. Session 16. Relapse prevention and closure. Worksheets. Resources for Therapists. References.

Read more less

Book SynopsisExploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties, this book offers practical guidance to help parents and professionals recognise and handle co-morbid conditions, and dispels the myth that they are just a part of autism.The authors cover a wide range of common mental health problems experienced by children with ASD, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, psychosis, stress, tics and depression, and illustrate these issues with case studies. They also provide vital advice in an accessible format and suggest strategies to ease the difficulties which arise from these co-morbid conditions. This book is essential reading for professionals working with children on the autism spectrum and is an accessible and practical resource for parents and carers.Trade ReviewThis book aims to help parents and professionals recognise and handle co-morbid conditions, dispelling the myth that they are just part of autism... It provides advice in an accessible format and suggests strategies to ease the difficulties that arise from co-morbid conditions. -- Autism eyeThis is a timely book, as there are few books that address the complex topic of mental health disorders and children with autism labels. At once, the authors provide the reader with practical examples, personalized stories, and clear descriptions of how to recognize and offer support to children with autism labels who experience mental health challenges. The authors take great care when describing the meanings of autism, normality, and mental health 'disorders', and offer parents and practitioners tangible ways to address daily challenges. -- Jessica Nina Lester, Assistant Professor of Inquiry Methodology, Department of Counselling & Educational Psychology, Indiana University, USAAlthough our initial ideas about ASD in the 1940s through 1960s was to think of it as a Mental Health problem, empirical research has unequivocally determined that it is a Neurodevelopmental Disorder, caused by differences in the ways the brains of those with ASD understand and process information compared with their typical peers. Although this is well established and generally accepted, recent studies have pointed to Mental Health difficulties frequently accompanying this Neurodevelopmental Disorder. Because this is a relatively new development and many professionals in the field of ASD are not as well trained in Mental Health disturbances as they are in Developmental Disabilities, this book is a significant addition to the literature. Written by three professionals in the field who recognize a gap developing between understanding those with ASD and seeing how Mental Health problems can alter their needs and suggest appropriate strategies that would be useful to assist them, the book meets an important need. The authors show a thorough understanding of ASD and Mental Health problems and explain both in a straightforward and comprehensive way. The clear writing, penetrating insights, and wonderful case examples combine for a very clear and comprehensive presentation. These exhaustive discussions and descriptions help capture the unique characteristics of those with ASD and show how understanding and working with them changes when their differences are compounded by Mental Health difficulties. Parents and professionals wanting to help those with ASD will welcome this splendid addition to the field. -- Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, USAWhat is particularly valuable about this book is its sustained acknowledgement that children with ASD have emotional and social needs beyond what might be assumed from their primary diagnosis. The authors present the complexities that surround this simple and powerful message in a commendably clear and accessible manner. -- Dr Tom Muskett, Lecturer and Speech and Language Therapist, Department of Human Communication Sciences, University of Sheffield, UKChildren and young people on the autism spectrum are more vulnerable to developing mental health problems for a variety of reasons, but we can do much to reduce the likelihood of some of these (e.g. anxiety and depression). This book gives a very comprehensive account of the difficulties which can co-occur with autism and summarises current strategies to address these. As such, it is a very important and accessible addition to the relatively sparse literature on the subject for parents, carers and practitioners. -- Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsAbbreviations. Preface. Introduction. 1. Autistic Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction. 2. Mental Health: An Introduction. 3. Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Comorbid ADHD. 4. ASD and Comorbid Anxiety Disorders. 5. ASD and Comorbid Depression. 6. ASD and Tics or Tourette's Syndrome. 7. ASD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD). 8. ASD and Comorbid Eating Disorders. 9. ASD and Other Less Common Psychiatric Conditions. 10. Reducing Stress and Strategies that Help. 11. ASD and Sleep Problems. 12. Sensory Processing Problems and Executive Functioning Difficulties. 13. ASD and Self-Harm. 14. The Use of Therapies. 15. The Role of Different Professionals. Glossary of Terms. References.

Read more less