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Book SynopsisFrantz Fanon may be most known for his more obviously political writings, but in the first instance, he was a clinician, a black Caribbean psychiatrist who had the improbable task of treating disturbed and traumatized North African patients during the wars of decolonization. Investigating and foregrounding the clinical system that Fanon devised in an attempt to intervene against negrophobia and anti-blackness, this book rereads his clinical and political work together, arguing that the two are mutually imbricated. For the first time, Fanon's therapeutic innovations are considered along with his more overtly political and cultural writings to ask how the crises of war affected his practice, informed his politics, and shaped his subsequent ideas. As David Marriott suggests, this combination of the clinical and political involves a psychopolitics that is, by definition, complex, difficult, and perpetually challenging. He details this psychopolitics from two points of view, focusing first on Fanon's sociotherapy, its diagnostic methods and concepts, and second, on Fanon's cultural theory more generally. In our present climate of fear and terror over black presence and the violence to which it gives rise, Whither Fanon? reminds us of Fanon's scandalous actuality and of the continued urgency of his message.Trade Review"This book is a clarifying event amid recent readings of Fanon and a radical intervention in the conventional ones. Writing with an intensity and momentum unparalleled by other scholars in the field, David Marriott is Frantz Fanon's first reader." -- Frank B. Wilderson III * University of California, Irvine *"Whither Fanon? is one of the most original and significant works of theory of this generation. Drawing deeply from Fanon's clinical psychoanalytic work, David Marriott shows in labyrinthine precision how Fanon's colonial racial interiority is both far more unfree than has been imagined and open to an ungrounded revolution without reserve. Perhaps alone among Fanon's readers, Marriott keeps up with Fanon's own complexity, radical negativity, and creative criticality." -- Rei Terada * University of California, Irvine *Table of ContentsContents and AbstractsIntroduction chapter abstractThis introduction considers recent responses to what has become known as "critical Fanonism." Is Fanonism reducible to a narrative of liberation in which national and human liberation remains both telos and eschatology? Or does his work offer a different way of thinking about the relationship between time and event, law and violence, sovereignty and subject? Taking its cue from Fanon's meditation on the revolutionary moment as a tabula rasa, this introduction considers two broad ways of dealing with critical Fanonism: as a dialectical phenomenology and as a politics of redemption and/or liberation. Along the way, it asks why "narrative" and "experience" continue to be more or less the principal terms for engaging with Fanon's thought and attempts to show how Fanon escapes the teleological and phenomenological hold of both terms in a way that suggests differing theoretical possibilities. 1Psychodramas chapter abstractThis chapter presents an overview of the development and genealogy of Fanon's socialthérapie, showing how this innovation in clinical method followed from a radically new approach to the colony as both group idea and praxis. Drawing on Fanon's clinical papers, it pursues the following questions: how does politics inform Fanon's therapeutics? And what of psychoanalysis in the colony? What is the relation between Fanonian socialthérapie and François Tosquelles's thérapeutiques institutionnelles? And why did Fanon describe group therapy as a "transvaluation"? In the course of the discussion, Fanon's notions of madness and alienation are presented—including his view of the clinic itself as a form of psychodrama and psychic life as a form of occupation. 2The Clinic as Praxis chapter abstractThis chapter compares Fanon's critiques of colonial neuropsychiatry and, in particular, its diagnostic use of racial heredity to the institutional innovations of his own therapeutic practices, including his use of psychoanalytic therapies. The chapter charts the complex evolution of that usage from 1952 to 1958, a period in which the notion of therapy changes from that of a mirror of disalienation to that of a more unnameable n'est pas in which resolution is no longer seen as a move towards egoic reintegration. It becomes clear that identification is conceived no longer in specular terms as an imaginary misrecognition but more in terms of something foreclosed, lost, or missing; in other words, the experience of colonial racism is compared to that of an unconscious content that is irreversible, nontransferable, and inexplicable and yet is coextensive with the feeling of an uncanny wretchedness. 3Negrophobogenesis chapter abstractThis brief chapter outlines the main diagnostic terms of Fanon's socialthérapie—epidermalization, petrification, and sociogeny. The question of how racism comes to be embodied, or how the body comes to acquire a racial signifiance, for example, is shown to be a key element of Fanon's conception of le vécu noir, or black lived experience. What that conception shows is the dilemma of becoming black when becoming is established via a certain historicity of hatred that fails to go beyond the level of affect, which remains tied to the various episodes of its racialization. 4Historicity and Guilt chapter abstractThe chapter begins with a reconsideration of the relation between institutional therapy and the entire problem of the semblable, then moving on to discuss Fanon's struggle, in his clinical writings, to understand the resistance to treatment by the colonisé. The starting point for this discussion is Mannoni's Psychologie de la colonisation and Fanon's critique of its oedipalization of cultural conflict. It is here, in this critique, that Fanon begins his alternative investigations of guilt, truth, historicity, and reason—defined and elaborated via Jaspers's notion of Grenzsituationen, language and cultural translation in the colony, and the cultural conflict over signs, signification, and media. In the course of the discussion, Fanon's alternative ideology of the sign—which indicates a new psycho-political message—is elaborated. 5Racial Fetishism chapter abstractThis chapter presents Fanon's work on anxiety in relation to fetishism. The aim here is to show how negrophobia—as stereotype, fantasy, idea, and affect—functions as a source of traumatic energy in the psychic life of the colonized. The chapter begins with a detailed survey of one of the longest case histories in Black Skin, White Masks in order to elicit Fanon's explanation of racial anxiety, before moving on to consider the stereotype as a type of fetishistic thinking and practice in the libidinal and political economies of the colony (and postcolony). The stereotype-as-fetish is integral to Fanon's discussion of disguised or repressed representations and what he calls the overdetermination of blackness as phobic object. What is also clear is that representation itself does not allow us to accurately recognize the differences between Vorstellung and Darstellung in Fanon's analyses, nor the question of racial capitalism more generally. 6Desire and Law chapter abstractThough the initial hypothesis of this chapter—that Oedipus as colonus must be distinguished from its classical version—has met with little if any discussion, it is nonetheless fundamental for understanding the way in which the colonisé experiences both its desire and its inhibition as a form of guilty indebtedness. The chapter explores this guilt as arising from a flaw that is both de facto and de jure subject to a command that can neither be forsworn nor borne. The chapter also discusses Fanon's analyses of dispossession together with his clinical study of subjects who have succumbed to an absolute depersonalization during total war. Accordingly, the following questions are discussed: how is this flaw experienced as Erlebnis? How can blackness appear to itself other than as guilt and expiation? What is the role of this anti-Oedipus in colonial war, torture, and state violence? 7The Condemned chapter abstractThis chapter discusses Fanon's refusal, in contrast to the supporters of cultural nationalism, to advocate a black conception of the world, ethics, and politics, alongside his rejection of any teleological view of time, emancipation, or freedom. The chapter looks at Fanon's call for a blackness that is n'est pas and that cannot be put to work either dialectically, speculatively, progressively, or fugitively. Only the n'est pas is capable of expressing the temporal sensibility of Fanonism and its struggle to make known the pathologies of blackness and its reactionary culture of ressentiment. The chapter charts this struggle via afro-pessimism, which it uses to illustrate the central antinomies of what are, by definition, the blackest characteristics of Fanon's thought. 8Invention chapter abstractThis chapter discusses the various notions of invention in Fanon's work. Fanon invokes invention as a descent that is also a surpassing, a leap, that allows the colonisé to grasp the non-permanent nature of colonial historic truth. This is why, politically, Fanon's thinking of invention criticizes traditional notions of political organization, or sovereign will, and argues overtly for a revolutionary violence that is separated from the institutions of politics. In this chapter, Fanon's notion of invention is compared to that of Georges Sorel and C. L. R. James—two thinkers who make invention synonymous with class struggle and who thereby oppose spontaneity to certain forms of bureaucracy and the values of the bourgeois order as such. While James situates invention in a Marxist milieu, the chapter argues that the form in which Fanonian invention manifests itself cannot be plotted according to the preestablished forms of Marxist philosophy or dialectics. 9Existence chapter abstractThis chapter examines invention not as a figure of history, scientific method, anthropology, or politics but as a question of existence. It shows how invention cannot be limited to knowledge, narrative, or even the political command for a greater awareness of illusion or reality. These paths—which continue to dominate readings of Fanonism—are shown to be simplifications of what Fanon expresses as the sociogenic truths of colonialism. In a reading of sociogeny that engages with the psychoanalytic genealogy of the term, the chapter argues that modern readings of sociogeny need remedying in order to link sociogeny to trauma, repetition, and neurosis. 10The Abyssal chapter abstractThis chapter revisits Fanon's complex relationship to negritude and, in particular, to the poetry of Aimé Césaire. On the one hand, it establishes a clear link between Césaire's abyssal theory of negritude and Fanon's no less poetic attempt to rethink the relation between the universal and the particular at the point where either becomes the abyssal mediation of the other in the conjoined sphere of an enriching saturation. The abyssal, for its part, indicates a profoundly original approach to black writing and thought and designates a perpetual opening that is, by definition, oblique and singular. This opening is pursued via the interrelated figures of corpsing, social death, and orphic descent.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing a breakthrough, integrative approach to managing your borderline personality disorder (BPD). If you've been diagnosed with BPD you may feel a number of emotions - including shock, shame, sadness, abandonment, emptiness, or even anger. Even worse, you may be tempted to research your diagnosis online, only to find doomsday scenarios and terrible prognoses everywhere you click. Take a deep breath. You can get through this - and this workbook will help guide you. Despite what you may have read or been told, BPD is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Like many mental health issues, it manifests on a continuum and while some people may experience extreme symptoms and consequences on one end, others may be less affected on the other. What do you all have in common? You likely experience difficulty balancing your emotions, thoughts and behaviours that disrupt how you see yourself and the success you have in relationships. And you may even have trouble seeing yourself clearly - continuously switching from the hero to the villain of the story you've written about your life. So, how can you make sense of it all and start on the road to healing? Rather than utilizing a one-size-fits-all treatment, this ground-breaking and comprehensive workbook meets you where you are on your therapeutic journey and provides an integrative approach to treating BPD drawing on evidence-based dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy. With this compassionate workbook, you'll gain a greater understanding of your BPD, uncover your own emotional triggers and discover your own personal motivators for positive change. Your BPD has determined how you see and live your life but it doesn't have to define you forever. With this workbook as your guide, you'll be ready to face your diagnosis head-on, and take those important first steps toward lasting wellness.

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Book SynopsisNewly updated, this is a comprehensive guide to ODD and conduct disorder (CD) in children aged 3-14 for professionals, students, and researchers. Summarizes the most important empirical knowledge across a broad array of topics, with a focus on the latest research and meta-analyses, as well as high-quality older studies Includes revised diagnostic conceptualizations for ODD and CD from DSM-V and the upcoming ICD-11 classification systems, with particular attention to similarities, differences, and information about an angry-irritable subtype for ODD Provides updated reviews of biological and social-cognitive risk and protective factors and the evidence base for relevant treatment and prevention procedures Describes best practices for assessment, treatment, and prevention for children and their families, based on the clinical and research work of the well-respected author team Table of ContentsAbout the Authors ix Foreword xi Preface xv 1 Behaviors and Disorders 1 2 Developmental Perspectives 13 3 Basic Issues on Etiology 29 4 Individual Characteristics 37 5 Environmental Characteristics 67 6 Clinical Assessment 101 7 Intervention and Intervention Development 125 8 Behavioral Parent Training 139 9 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 153 10 Pharmacotherapy 173 11 Multicomponent Intervention 183 12 Factors which Influence Intervention Delivery and Outcomes 201 References 227 Index 311

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Book SynopsisPsychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, rapists, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent, or even criminal. This title reveals a shocking truth: beneath the hype and the popular characterisation, psychopaths have something to teach us.Trade ReviewAn original and thought-provoking study * Daily Mail *Goes beyond cliché to view the world through a psychopath's eyes … this book knows how to get under the skin * Guardian *The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a surprising, absorbing, and perceptive book set out in briskly readable prose and with gripping anecdotes. I found it altogether fascinating.Kevin Dutton is a Special Forces style psychologist. Daring. Original. All-action. No nonsense. -- Sir Ranulph FiennesDutton tackles an elusive, important and much neglected aspect of the mind; our personality. He presents some highly original insights and does so in a provocative and humorous style

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Book SynopsisJohn Cromby is Senior Lecturer at Loughborough University, UK. Previously, he conducted research and teaching at the Universities of Nottingham and Bradford, and he has experience of working in mental health, drug addiction, and learning disability settings. His work engages with the ways that bodies and social processes come together to produce experience, including experiences of distress. In recent years this has meant exploring topics including paranoia, clinical sadness, emotion and fear of crime, and experimenting with methods of jointly analysing textual data and embodied activity. He is a former editor of the journal Subjectivity. David Harper is Reader in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London (UEL), UK. He trained as a clinical psychologist at the University of Liverpool and worked as a clinical psychologist in National Health Service mental health services in the north-west of the UK for nine years. For a number of years he combined work as a clinician with parTrade Review'This is the book that I have been waiting years to see. Superb, thoroughly researched and intellectually refreshing - a game changer in the field. It should be mandatory reading on every psychology course not just those dealing with mental health issues.' - Ron Roberts, Kingston University, UK 'At last, an undergraduate text that adopts a critical approach to 'Abnormal Psychology'. Psychology, Mental Health and Distress is the first of its kind, providing an accessible, engaging, and refreshing take on the standard material. Assembled by an impressive team of world-class scholars, this text extends the analysis of people's distress beyond biomedical and individualist framings, and toward a deeper exploration of the complex interplay between the body, the psych, and the social and political context. This is an important and revolutionary resource for students and scholars alike.' - Michelle Lafrance, St Thomas University, Canada 'I wish this book had been around when I was an undergraduate. Two aspects of the book are especially important. First, recognising the importance of culture in mental health, and secondly, giving a voice to mental health service users.' - Kate Bennett, University of Liverpool, UK 'In simple language and in no ambiguous terms, the authors of this book clearly bring out the limitations of current theory and research in psychiatry, abnormal and clinical psychology. The authors also go a step further to show how we can unshackle ourselves from these limitations. I whole heartedly recommend this book to both the beginning student and seasoned practitioner of mental health who is interested in helping people afflicted by mental distress.' - David Lackland Sam, University of Bergen, Norway 'An inspiring and ambitious text - a longed-for change to passive acceptances of psychiatric categories. This book is ideal for academics and students wishing to critically probe the limitations of DSM diagnoses.' - Leanne Franklin, Cardiff Metropolitan University 'The book gives an excellent introduction to the field of abnormal psychology and could be read by students, academics, service users and clinical psychologists both to understand the different causes to mental distress, but also how these problems could be best treated.' - Roger Hagen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology 'This is a book that is long overdue. So many books on psychopathology tend to be overly influenced by a biomedical and cognitive approach to understanding psychological distress, and rarely go further than that. This book takes a refreshing psychological, social and critical approach. It does not discard the importance of biological factors, but it considers in detail the various psychological and social determinants of mental health and distress. I recommend this book as a must-read for clinical psychology trainees, and for students and professionals working in the field of mental health.' - Poul Rohleder, Anglia Ruskin University, UK 'I think it is a brilliant book by what I have read so far - and it has been a long time in coming! I think this book could possibly set the trend for the future way of perceiving and thinking about mental health.' - Dr Fiona McConnochie, School of Social & Health Sciences, University of Abertay DundeeTable of ContentsForeword 1. From Disorder to Experience 2. History 3. Culture 4. Biology 5. Diagnosis and Formulation 6. Causal Influences 7. Service Users and Survivors 8. Interventions 9. Sadness and Worry 10. Sexuality and Gender 11. Madness 12. Distressing Bodies and Eating 13. Disordered Personalities?

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Book SynopsisThis is the standard text for trainees on the examination and interviewing of adults and children. Revised in line with current practice in UK, the 'orange book' also covers special interview situations, referral to experts, and early treatment interventions.Table of Contents1. The psychiatric interview with adults ; 2. Psychosocial assessments with adults ; 3. The psychiatric interview with children ; 4. The mental state examination ; 5. Neuropsychiatric assessment ; 6. The formulation, the summary, and progress notes ; 7. Special interview situations ; 8. Special problems ; 9. Treatments ; 10. Mental Health Law ; Appendix 1 The AUDIT questionnaire ; Appendix 2 Addenbrookes' Cognitive Examination ; Appendix 3 The 'SAD PERSONS' scale ; Appendix 4 Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Scoring Guidelines (CIWA - Ar) ; Appendix 5 Antipsychotic depot injections: suggested adult doses and frequencies ; Appendix 6 Equivalent doses, maximum daily doses, and adverse effects of antipsychotics ; Appendix 7 Clozapine: management of adverse effects

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Book SynopsisPsychosis, an invasion of mind and body from without, creates an enigma about what is happening and thrusts the individual into radical isolation. What are the subjective details of such experiences? This book explores psychosis as knowledge cut off from history, truth that cannot be articulated in any other form. Delusion is a new language made of 'incandescent alphabets' that the psychotic adopts from imposed voices. The psychotic uses language in a singular way to found and explain a strange experience that he or she cannot exit. Through the exegesis of language in psychosis based on first person accounts, the book orients readers to an enigmatic Other, pervasive and inescapable, that will come to inhabit every aspect of the psychotic's being, thought and bodily experience. The book deploys a poetics as a form of inquiry to give a nuanced picture of delusion as a repair of language itself, following Freud and Lacan-in historic and contemporary forms of psychotic art, writing and speech. Drawing on the author's own experience of psychosis and psychoanalysis, as well as conversations with analyst colleagues, Dr Rogers offers ways to listen to language in delusion, and argues for the promise of a modified psychoanalytic treatment with psychosis.Trade Review'This extraordinary book about psychosis as an encounter and relationship with language draws the reader in through a narrative that shows us how lacking mainstream psychiatric and psychoanalytic diagnostic categories are. Incandescent Alphabets is an amazing conceptual and poetic alternative that makes of the experience of psychosis an illuminated manuscript from which readers learn about the author, the people she works with, and about themselves.'- Ian Parker, psychoanalyst and author of Psychology after Psychoanalysis: Psychosocial Studies and Beyond'This is a wonderfully written book with a wealth of clinical, literary, and artistic first-person accounts of psychosis that lead the author to an exploration of the meaning and structure of psychosis as a significantly human form of subjectivity.'- Raul Moncayo, psychoanalyst, the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis of the San Francisco Bay Area, and author of The Signifier Pointing at the Moon: Psychoanalysis and Zen Buddhism'This prism-like account of psychosis filters first-hand accounts of psychotic experience through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis and produces one of the most readable and important texts of our generation. Annie Rogers depathologises psychosis by showing that it is not a deficit or a failure but is a different relationship to language, the body and the social world. Her deeply personal and humanising account shows that it is our fears, inexperience and unwillingness to collaborate together that erect barriers to living and working with the myriad vicissitudes and possibilities of psychosis.'- Eve Watson, PhD, psychoanalyst, Dublin'This exciting compendium is an ABC of psychosis, from Artaud to Yessir. Her gallery of portraits includes self-taught or outsider artists as well as recognisable figures like Joyce, Walser, and Woolf. Skilfully blending research, insight, stories, literary and visual arts examples, Rogers offers a compelling, empathetic narrative. This engrossing book, beautifully written, is not only an illuminating read, but also a poetic meditation on the variegated forms taken by madness.'- Patricia Gherovici, psychoanalyst, author, and co-editor of Lacan on Madness: Madness, Yes You Can'tTable of ContentsNote to readers -- Encounters with a ghastly, enigmatic Other -- Psychosis: what is it, this strangenss? -- Hallucinated bodies: art and its alphabets in psychosis -- Infinite code: clocks, calendars, numbers, music, scripts -- After the disaster: six sketches and a short play -- Beyond psychosis: returning, remaining traces -- Psychosis and the address: new alphabets and the enigmatic Other -- Psychoanalysis remade: a way through psychosis

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Book SynopsisDiscover the essential guide to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) from its pioneering creator, Francine Shapiro   Gain insights into how painful life experiences are physically stored in our brains and how EMDR therapy can bring relief. Learn how EMDR techniques can be used to address trauma-related conditions, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other experience-based disorders by exploring clinical case studies. Understand why EMDR is hailed as the most important method to emerge in psychotherapy in decades. EMDR is fundamental reading for practicing psychotherapists and anyone interested in understanding trauma, healing processes, and achieving better mental health.Trade ReviewSan Francisco Chronicle "Especially convincing in the wealth of research." Stars and Stripes "Where traditional therapies may take years, EMDR takes only a few sessions." New York Magazine "The non-pharmaceutical equivalent of Prozac."Table of Contents1. The Journey of Discovery 2. Laying the Foundation 3. The Spirit and the Sword: Combat's Tragic Legacy 4. The Fabric of Treatment: Uncovering the Hidden Depths of Pain 5. The Many Faces of Fear: Phobias and Panic Attacks 6. When Terror Stalks the Night: Sleep Disorders and Childhood Trauma 7. The Ties That Bind: Disorders of Attachment 8. Healing the Ravages of Rape 9. Laying Grief to Rest 10. Breaking the Iron Grasp of Addiction 11. The Final Doorway: Facing Disease, Disability, and Death 12. Visions of the Future: The Global Reach of EMDR Appendix A: Choosing a Clinician, and Finding an EMDR Therapy Organization Appendix B: Trauma Research and Further Reading Appendix C: EMDR Therapy: Evaluated Clinical Applications

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Book SynopsisCultivating what is right, rather than focusing on what is wrong, for therapy that works.Trade Review"Restoring Resilience provides an innovative and convincing roadmap to optimize clients' resilience through the clinical interaction. Embedded in Russell's model is an understanding that resilience is a core component of the healthy individual that, as a construct, mirrors the physiological construct of homeostasis. Similar to homeostasis, the self has a natural range around a set point that optimizes reactions to challenges. The expanded range around a set point is Russell's definition of resilience and the goal of psychotherapy. Russell's intellectual agility shines through as she deconstructs clinical vignettes from emotional, historical, interpersonal, and neuroscience perspectives." -- Stephen Porges, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; author of The Polyvagal Theory "In this wonderfully rich synthesis of theory, science, and clinical application, Eileen Russell takes us on an insightful and inspiring exploration of how the process of therapy can be deepened and enhanced when resilience, rather than psychopathology, becomes our focus. It is a must read for any clinician interested in more readily and reliably recognizing and making optimal use of our clients' innate capacity for healing and transformation. I highly recommend it." -- Ronald J. Frederick, PhD, psychologist; author of Living Like You Mean It "As someone who has researched the positive effects of learning AEDP on the person of the therapist, I welcome Russell's book. Through ample case examples, annotated transcripts, and eloquent disquisition, Russell enables the reader to understand and experience how resilience-oriented work enlivens stuck clients and stuck therapists. Whether AEDP is your home theory or not, you will find clinical wisdom and, I dare say, inspiration within its pages." -- Hanna Levenson, PhD, Professor, Wright Institute; author of Brief Dynamic Therapy: An Attachment-based, Experiential Approach

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Book SynopsisThis volume applies critical social theories to family therapy practice, using sociopolitical context for a clearer focus on the power dynamics of couple and family relationships. Its decolonizing approach to therapy is shown countering the pervasive cultural themes that grant privilege to specific groups over others, feeding unequal and oppressive relationships that bring families and couples to treatment. Therapy is shown here as a layered and nuanced process, with practitioners developing an ethical human rights perspective toward their work as they aid clients in negotiating for greater justice and equity in their relationships. The book bridges theory and practice by giving readers these essential tools: Strategies for asking clients about social class. A framework for understanding gender issues within the larger patriarchy. Guidelines for relating concepts of race and class in therapy. Structure for creating the family cartography. Ways to utilize a queer perspective in therapy. Illustrative case examples throughout. Breaking new ground in family therapy, Applying Critical Social Theories to Family Therapy Practice challenges social workers, social work researchers, therapists, and psychologists to push beyond current ideas of social awareness and cultural competence toward truly liberatory client-centered practice. .Table of ContentsCritical Social Decolonizing Theories in Family Therapy.- Capitalism, Social Class and Family Praxis.- Gender and Patriarchy.- Race and Family Therapy.- Queer Theory and the Practice of Family Therapy.- Space, Place and Just Practice.- Practicing Critical Decolonizing Family Therapy.

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Book SynopsisThe Pilates book for professionals: Background information and extensive practical knowledge on using the Pilates approach in prevention and therapy. The foundations include, among others, the "Pilates Principles" (Breathing, Centering, Flow, Precision, Concentration, Control and Coordination). The extensive praxis part presents all techniques and exercises (mat and equipment training) with detailed photos of movement sequences and with precise instructions and explanations of each exercise. Class plans provide concrete suggestions for the design of course units with prevention orientation and patient examples illustrate treatment procedures and therapeutic effects of the Pilates approach for different symptoms. - A must-have for all Pilates professionals: teachers, trainers, physiotherapists.Trade Review Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisNewly updated edition of the highly successful core text for using cognitive behaviour therapy with children and young people The previous edition of Think Good, Feel Good was an exciting, practical resource that pioneered the way mental health professionals approached Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with children and young people. This new edition continues the work started by clinical psychologist Paul Stallard, and provides a range of flexible and highly appealing materials that can be used to structure and facilitate work with young people. In addition to covering the core elements used in CBT programmes, it incorporates ideas from the third wave CBT therapies of mindfulness, compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. It also includes a practical series of exercises and worksheets that introduce specific concepts and techniques. Developed by the author and used extensively in clinical practice, Think Good, Feel Good, SecondTable of ContentsAbout the Author xi Acknowledgement xiii Online Resources xv 1 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Theoretical Origins, Rationale, and Techniques 1 The Foundations of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 1 First Wave: Behaviour Therapy 2 Second Wave: Cognitive Therapy 2 Third Wave: Acceptance, Compassion, and Mindfulness 4 Core Characteristics of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 5 The Goal of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 6 The Core Components of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 7 2 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People 13 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children 13 Adapting CBT for Children and Young People 14 Facilitating Engagement in CBT 17 Common Problems when Undertaking CBT with Children 21 3 Think Good, Feel Good: an Overview of Materials 27 Be Kind to Yourself 28 Here and Now 28 Thoughts, Feelings, and What You Do 29 Automatic Thoughts 30 Thinking Traps 30 Balanced Thinking 31 Core Beliefs 32 Controlling your Thoughts 32 How you Feel 33 Controlling your Feelings 34 Changing your Behaviour 35 Learning to Problem-Solve 36 4 Be Kind to Yourself 37 Eight Ways to be Kind to Yourself 38 5 Here and Now 49 Do you really Notice What You Do? 49 Focus 50 Focus on your Breathing 52 Focus on your Eating 53 Focus on an Activity 54 Focus on an Object 55 Step Back from your Thoughts 55 Thought Spotting 56 Step Back from your Feelings 57 Let them Float Away 58 6 Thoughts, Feelings, and What You Do 65 Thoughts, Feelings, and What You Do 65 How does it Work? 66 What you Think 67 Core Beliefs 68 Beliefs and Predictions 68 Unhelpful Beliefs and Predictions 69 Core Beliefs are Strong and Fixed 69 Important Events 70 Automatic Thoughts 70 How You Feel 71 What You Do 71 Stop! 72 Putting It All Together 74 7 Automatic Thoughts 81 Me, What I Do, and My Future 81 Why do I Listen to my Automatic Thoughts? 83 The Negative Trap 84 ‘Hot’ Thoughts 85 8 Thinking Traps 97 Negative Filter 97 Blowing Things Up 98 Predicting Failure 99 Being Down on Yourself 100 Setting Yourself to Fail 101 9 Balanced Thinking 107 What is the Evidence? 107 So How Does it Work? 109 The ‘Four Cs’ 111 So How Does it Work? 112 How would you help a Friend? 114 10 Core Beliefs 119 Finding Core Beliefs 120 Challenging Core Beliefs 121 Talk with Someone 123 11 Controlling Your Thoughts 131 Step Back from your Thoughts 131 Refocus your Attention 132 Distraction 132 Coping Self-Talk 134 Positive Self-Talk 135 Thought Stopping 136 Turn the Volume Down 137 Limit the Time you Worry 137 Test Them 138 Throw Them Away 139 12 How You Feel 151 What Feelings Do I Have? 152 Feelings and What You Do 154 Feelings and What You Think 154 Putting it Together 155 13 Controlling Your Feelings 167 Learn to Relax 168 Physical Exercise 170 4-5-6 Breathing 171 Your Calming Place 171 Relaxing Activities 172 Stop the Build-Up 173 14 Changing Your Behaviour 181 Being Busy is Helpful 182 Have More Fun 182 Map How You Feel and What You Do 184 Small Steps 185 Face Your Fears 186 Dump Your Habits 187 Remember to Reward Yourself 190 15 Learning to Solve Problems 201 Why do Problems Happen? 201 Learn to Stop and Think 203 Identify Different Solutions 203 Think Through the Consequences 204 Remind Yourself What to Do 206 Practice getting it Right 207 Plan to be Successful 208 Talk yourself Through It 209 References 217 Index 221

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Book SynopsisHow to provide culturally sensitive care for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related disorderTrade ReviewThis comprehensive resource is full of ideas and wise guidance for expanding our thinking about trauma and its consequences. It provides rich clinical examples of the cultural and contextual adaptation of trauma-related interventions as well as a roadmap of key issues for researchers seeking to lay the foundations for a cultural clinical psychology of traumatic stress. Those seeking to assist trauma survivors from different cultures and countries will be helped to take a giant step towards real cultural competence. ;Josef I. Ruzek, PhD, Co-Director, Center for m2 Health, Palo Alto University, CA, and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, CA, USA;Culturally responsive care demands culturally sensitive, evidence-based interventions. The editors undertake the mammoth task of integrating expertise from several interdisciplinary fields such as cultural clnical psychology, psychiatry, epidemiology, philosophy, social anthropology, and sociology [and] impressively deliver a wealth of knowledge for a wide range of audiences. The book affirms the relevance of challenging the universality of Western frameworks for clinically comprehending psychological trauma [and] emphasizes appropriately adapting existing psychological categories, constructs, assessments, and treatments.Cultural Clinical Psychology and PTSD weaves together an enriching volume of literature and offers much-needed integrative knowledge on the nuances of psychological trauma and its cultural variances and interventions.;Suchithra Varadarajan, Institute of Psychology and Education, University of Ulm, Germany, in Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie und Psythotherapie (2021), 50, 100-103;Table of ContentsPreface Andreas Maercker, Eva Heim, & Laurence J. Kirmayer Part 1: Culturally Sensitive Approaches to PTSD and Related Mental Disorders Chapter 1 Culturally Responsive Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry: An Ecosocial Approach Laurence J. Kirmayer & Ana Gomez-Carrillo Chapter 2 Variability of PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders Across Cultures: A Study of Cambodians Devon E. Hinton & Eric Bui Chapter 3 Sociosomatics in the Context of Migration Corina Salis Gross & Clare Killikelly Part 2: Cultural Values, Metaphors, and the Search for Universals Chapter 4 Cultural Psychology Is More Than Cross-Cultural Comparisons: Toward Cultural Dimensions in Traumatic Stress Research Andreas Maercker Chapter 5 Distress and Trauma in the Clinical History of Neurosis in Sweden and Finland Petteri Pietikainen Chapter 6 Trauma and Umwelt: An Archetypal Framework for Humanitarian Interventions Renos K. Papadopoulos Chapter 7 Wounds and Dirt: Gendered Metaphors in the Cultural History of Trauma Lisa Malich Chapter 8 Metaphors of Trauma in Indigenous Communities in India and Brazil Karin Rechsteiner & Iara Meili Chapter 9 Metaphors of Posttraumatic Growth: A Qualitative Study in Swiss, Lithuanian, and Brazilian Rural Communities Iara Meili, Goda Gegieckaite, & Evaldas Kazlauskas Chapter 10 Paradoxes and Parallels in the Global Distribution of Trauma-Related Mental Health Problems Michel L. A. Duckers & Chris R. Brewin Part 3: Global Mental Health and Intervention Challenges Chapter 11 Principles and Evidence of Culture Sensitive Mental Health Approaches Nadine Stammel Chapter 12 Culture-Sensitive Interventions in PTSD Ulrike von Lersner Chapter 13 Cultural Adaptation of Scalable Interventions Eva Heim, Melissa Harper Shehadeh, Edith van't Hof, & Kenneth Carswell Chapter 14 A Grief Intervention Embedded Within a Chinese Cultural Practice for Bereaved Parents Daiming Xiu & Clare Killikelly

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Book SynopsisWe all know that healthy minds are really important but how do we make sure we look after our mental health from a very young age? What's Going On Inside My Head? is a book for children that explores practical ways we can keep our minds in good shape as well as our bodies. By talking about positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, this book will help children develop healthy habits and good coping strategies from the start. Presented in a warm, child-friendly but no-nonsense way it will help establish solid foundations for every child's current and future wellbeing. Perfect for starting conversations with children about their mental and emotional health, What''s Going On Inside My Head? is a must for every parent who understands the importance of keeping a healthy mind.Let's Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity anTrade ReviewThis book is excellent, it covers some really big ideas, but is easy for children to understand, very accessible and has really appealing illustrations. I’d definitely recommend it. -- Tom Percival * Artist, illustrator and author of the Big Bright Feelings series *Straightforward, no nonsense, good advice. This book will give you and your child the opportunity to talk about the importance of good mental wellbeing with strategies to adopt. * Independent Bookshop Week's The Best New Kids' Books, Summer 2019 *All throughout, attractive child-friendly illustrations by Sarah Jennings brilliantly complement the serious message content... All in all, an excellent roadmap through the minefield of young children's thought processes. * Irish Examiner *It covers positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, in a factual unemotional way that explains the concepts clearly and practically, aided by colourful cartoon characters who share their thoughts, giving excellent prompts to stimulate useful discussion. * Parents in Touch *This is a perfect book to use as a starting point for discussions with guidance for parents/carers, and its aim is to help children develop self-awareness and improve their emotional literacy. * Barbara Band, Armadillo Magazine *In this fantastically illustrated book, Molly Potter has provided a resource for parents of young children or teachers placed in the earlier years of school enabling an opportunity to start discussing the many emotional challenges people face in society. * UKEdChat *With my pastoral role in school, I know that this book will be useful with many children for a variety of reasons. It will take pride of place on the shelf in my office... and will be used frequently to help reassure children and also to help them understand what is happening in their brains. * K and O: Bonkers About Books *‘What’s Going on Inside my Head?’ helps young readers discover practical ways to keep their minds and bodies in good shape [...] Fun illustrations and straightforward explanations help children learn to develop healthy habits and great day-to-day strategies for staying mentally well, forming a solid foundation for well-being now and in the future. -- Chosen as a recommended read for under seven-year-olds * Our Time, ourtime.org.uk *An invaluable, straightforward guide to developing healthy mental habits. [...] The lively and amusing illustrations help to engage the reader and the scenarios provide prompts for discussion and the explanations are perfectly pitched and yet in enough depth to provide many a useful reminder to adults. -- LoveReading4Kids

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Book SynopsisThis step-by-step manual explains how to adapt CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) approaches to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for autistic children and adults. It outlines why there is the need to adapt treatment for the autistic population, and includes detailed guidance on each phase of the approach.It explains assessment of OCD in autism, the links between the two conditions and difficulties in identifying aspects of OCD in autistic people. The book offers advice on dealing with difficult issues and on the next steps after treatment is complete. Accompanying worksheets and handouts are available to download.Trade ReviewDrs. Russell, Jassi, and Johnston should be congratulated for filling a critical gap in the literature by crafting an evidence-based adaptation of cognitive-behavioral therapy for supporting individuals with autism and co-occurring OCD. The text is clear, informed by the latest scientific findings, and will successfully disseminate established interventional approaches to practicing clinicians. -- Eric Storch, Ph.D., McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair & Professor, Vice Chair & Head of Psychology, Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of MedicineThe authors provide a clear, concise guide to the puzzle of OCD and ASD. There is clear advice on how to adapt CBT for OCD including key aspects such as the differences between compulsions and repetitive behaviours and obsessions and special interests. This volume is invaluable to those who are already familiar with OCD but less experienced in ASD. The authors speak with confidence and experience about how to adapt treatment to make the most of the powerful aspects of ERP whilst remaining sensitive to the particular needs of people with ASD. This is reassuring to novice practitioners to be aware of certain "do's and don'ts" and enlightening for both novice and experienced therapists when considering the nuance and detail of effective CBT. -- Dr Victoria Bream, Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Autism and Adaptations to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 2. Assessment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Autism. 3. CBT Phase 1: Building Blocks for Treatment. 4. CBT Phase 2: Understanding and Rating Anxiety. 5. CBT Phase 3: Exposure with Response Prevention. 6. CBT Phase 4: Relapse Prevention. 7. Useful Resources and Organisations.

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Book SynopsisLAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST - Transgender Non-FictionProviding new approaches for exploring gender identity and expression, this book is ideal for clinical practice with transgender and gender nonconforming/diverse clients. Importantly, it moves beyond the medical model to advance an understanding of transgender subjectivity as a natural variation of gender in humans.The book deepens understanding of the developmental trajectory of trans and gender non-conforming individuals over their lifespan, before and beyond transition, by offering new theories on gender. Drawing on theories from a range of different fields including psychoanalysis, philosophy, neuroscience, consciousness studies, trauma therapy, sex therapy, gender theory, disability studies and trans studies, it illustrates how informed clinical practice can recognise the complexity of gender identity and expression. With chapters on the understanding of core gender through the Free Energy Principle, the foundations of gender in consciousness, a gender algorithm, trauma, mirroring, and sexual functioning, this book works to provide a superior method of clinical practice that can better serve trans communities and our understanding of gender across the population.Trade ReviewMost literature for therapists about transgender mental health focuses on cultural competency. This book goes beyond "Trans 101," exploring in much more depth the development of the gendered self and the role of gender in consciousness. With roots in both psychoanalytic and academic worlds, Langer provides clinicians with new ways of theorizing gender that both benefit from these traditions and push them forward. -- Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, LGBTQ psychiatrist and writer (Trans Bodies Trans Selves / "You're in the Wrong Bathroom!" and 20 Other Myths and MisconceptionsThis book will be essential to both new and seasoned clinicians working with transgender communities. Langer expands our understanding of transgender experience from an interdisciplinary approach. The in-depth chapters of trauma, sex and development are a unique examinations of these clinical issues and their relation to trans experience. The theory and practice in this book contributes to clinical psychology, trans studies, consciousness studies, sex therapy and trans health. -- Dr. Lin Fraser, EdD WPATH Past President Co-Chair- Global Education InitiativeS.J. Langer has generated intriguing ideas that will be of immediate interest to the interdisciplinary field of trans* studies. Beyond essentialist trapping and visual policing of identities, he theorizes transgender experience as a synesthetic "surprise" that involves a complex interaction between one's perceptions of internal biophysiology and their responses to social mirroring. -- Chris Straayer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, New York University, author of Deviant Eyes, Deviant BodiesTable of ContentsIntroduction; Preface; 1. Being and knowing; 2. Foundations of Consciousness and Gender; 3. Mirroring Recognition; 4. Gender, Terminable and Interminable; 5. Accommodating for Bodies; 6. Trauma, Trans and Temporality; Epilogue; References; Images

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Book SynopsisWritten by a team of clinicians specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents, this professional guide offers a comprehensive, practical resource for implementing exposure therapy when treating children and adolescents with anxiety. Each chapter is devoted to tailoring exposure work to a specific anxiety-related condition, such as separation anxiety, phobias, panic, social anxiety, and more, using a variety of creative exposure ideas and activities.In Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, you'll find detailed hierarchies and clinical suggestions for treating each specific childhood anxiety condition, including separation anxiety, school refusal, selective mutism, specific phobia, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and emotion tolerance. The book also offers an overview of exposure therapy and its implementation in children and adolescents, including a review of current research and empirical findings on this approach.With this book, you'll also find solid strategies for conducting detailed clinical assessments, so you can gain a greater understanding the specific anxiety triggers and factors that play a role in the development of and maintenance of the child's problem, and learn how this information can be used to guide you in your development of specific exposure exercises. Finally, you'll find tips on how to assess for family variables that may contribute to the maintenance of the child's condition, as well as ways to work with parents in becoming effective coaches for their children during exposure-based activities.Children are vastly different than adults in their treatment needs and in the process through which effective therapy is implemented. If you're looking for clear, practical guidelines for designing, adapting, and implementing specific exposure exercises for your young clients, this book provides everything you need in one place.

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Book SynopsisLost enough loves for three lifetimes? Want to break bad habits and replace them with good ones that last? Whether you are male or female, single or married, gay or straight, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, can help anyone-at any age-learn to maintain healthy and lasting love. Simple and effective, the proven REBT techniques in this landmark book show you how to relate lovingly and intimately, for the long-term. Using a non-judgmental approach, here is more than just a guide to getting along better with a significant other. You''ll also find help for improving relationships with friends, children, and even in-laws. Discover practical information on: *Getting Your Relationships Together by Getting Yourself Together*Realistic Views of Couplehood*Communicating and Problem-Solving*Better Sex for Better Couplehood*Saving Time and Money and Enjoying Life More*Having or Not Having ChTrade Review"No individual - not even Freud himself-has had a greater impact on modern psychotherapy." Psychology Today

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Book SynopsisNow fully-revised and updated, this second edition of ACT Made Simple includes new information and chapters on self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, working with trauma, and more.Why is it so hard to be happy? Why is life so difficult? Why do humans suffer so much? And what can we realistically do about it? No matter how rewarding your job, as a mental health professional, you may sometimes feel helpless in the face of these questions. You are also well aware of the challenges and frustrations that can present during therapy. If you're looking for ways to optimize your client sessions, consider joining the many thousands of therapists and life coaches worldwide who are learning acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). With a focus on mindfulness, client values and a commitment to change, ACT is proven-effective in treating depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, eating disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder (BPD) and myriad other psychological issues. It's also a revolutionary new way to view the human condition - packed full of exciting new tools, techniques and strategies forpromoting profound behavioural change. A practical primer, ideal for ACT newcomers and experienced ACT professionals alike, ACT Made Simple offers clear explanations of the six ACT processes and a set of real-world tips and solutions for rapidly and effectively implementing them in your practice. This book gives you everything you need to start using ACT with your clients for impressive results. Inside, you'll find: scripts, exercises, metaphors and worksheets to use with your clients; a session-by-session guide to implementing ACT; transcripts from therapy sessions; guidance for creating your own therapeutic techniques and exercises; and practical tips to overcome "therapy roadblocks." This book aims to take the complex theory and practice of ACT and make it accessible and enjoyable for therapists and clients.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the link between autism and eating disorders through testimonies from practitioners, service users and carers. Combining research findings, case studies and first-hand accounts, it provides insights into how individuals on the autism spectrum can be supported towards full recovery from an eating disorder. Edited by the lead Clinical Psychologist at the Maudsley Eating Disorder National Service, informed by their team's research, chapters focus on the unique issues arising when autism and eating disorders coexist.The contributors suggest treatment adaptations from a multi-disciplinary perspective, and touch more broadly on the topic of poor mental health outcomes for autistic individuals, and how these might be improved.Trade ReviewAlthough the association between autism and eating disorders was first recognised some decades ago it has taken a long time for this knowledge to have an impact on clinical practice. In this book people with autism, family members and clinical and care staff describe their experiences of a specialist service for individuals with a dual diagnosis of autism and eating disorder. It is clear from these personal accounts how recognition of autism in patients with eating disorders and appropriate adaptations to standard intervention practices, can significantly increase treatment effectiveness. The benefits for people with autism, and those living with or caring for them are also significant, not only in terms of the eating problems but also with regard to feelings of self-confidence and self-worth, and overall quality of life. -- Professor Patricia Howlin, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, King’s College LondonFor too long, many clinicians diagnosed a person's anorexia but overlooked that the person may also be autistic. Such under-diagnosis means the person is left without the right support. This valuable book, edited by a pioneering expert in the intersection of these two clinical conditions, is full of accessible case studies and practical tools, which will empower both clinicians and their patients. -- Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director, Autism Research Centre, Cambridge UniversityAutistic people need tailored care for eating disorders; this excellent volume by Kate Tchanturia and colleagues shows how and why such an approach can change lives. With detailed practical examples and guidance, this is a must-read for anyone working with autistic people struggling with eating disorders. In fact, given the under-recognition of autism amongst women, I would urge everyone working in eating disorders to read it. -- Professor Francesca Happé FBA FMedSci, Past President of the International Society for Autism Research

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Book SynopsisTony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome.Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.Trade Review… it describes the syndrome and its practical implications better than any other I have seen. I can only quote Lorna Wing's praise for Tony Attwood's "leap into the minds of people with Asperger's syndrome" in the introduction…this is the book for giving to parents and professionals in the field for understanding the syndrome and its implications. In my practice, I place considerable emphasis on helping parents and professionals to understand Asperger's syndrome and by using this understanding to work with affected individuals. I strongly recommend this book as an adjunct to diagnostic explanations and discussions of the syndrome's implications. For the practising clinician working with individuals with Asperger's syndrome this book is a must. -- Journal of Child Psychology and PsychiatryAsperger's Syndrome provides much helpful information about the characteristics of this disorder and strategies for learning skills acquired so easily by others, but with much difficulty by the person with AS. It is an excellent guide that does not rely on scientific terminology for explanations. Chapters on social behaviour, language, interests, routines, physical clumsiness, cognition and sensory sensitivity are written in a very basic language, yet they are quite detailed and informative. Each chapter includes a brief and handy summary of strategies both parents and teachers will find helpful when dealing with children with this disorder. -- NAMI AdvocateAttwood injects a positive note about people with this puzzling syndrome and I found his depth of knowledge and practical experience of people with Asperger's Syndrome, as a parent, a very positive outlook…The section on Frequently asked Questions was better than having a private consultation with a specialist and gave one the sensation of being part of a well informed support group. -- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing, Health and Social CareOne of the leading figures on the lecture circuit, Attwood has written extensively on Asperger's Syndrome and HFA. Despite age, this book still offers tremendous insight into the identification and treatment of children on the higher functioning end of ASD…essential for libraries. -- Library JournalTony Attwood is not only an inspiring presenter; he is also an inspiring writer. Tony you have done it again! You have produced another bestseller on Asperger's syndrome. Tony's new book, The Complete Guide to Asperger, is indeed a book for anyone who has an interest or passion in understanding how individuals with Asperger's Syndrome view the neurotypical world. Tony integrates research and practice, highlighting key issues with an abundance of insightful contributions from people with Asperger's Syndrome. His eloquent style of writing is both informative and entertaining. -- Professor Verity Bottroff, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, S.ATony Attwood's empathy, knowledge and common-sense approach to describing individuals with Asperger's syndrome, highlighting the problems that they and their families, teachers and carers often face, and outlining the practical and achievable strategies for intervention and education is spot-on. Attwood has achieved the rare feat of describing the current state of scientific knowledge in accessible and understandable language. The book is thus a rich source of information…I'm almost embarrassed to find myself writing such an overwhelmingly positive review, but this book was a delight to read from start to finish. Everyone who works in the field, every parent, and I suspect many individuals with Asperger's syndrome will want to read this book. -- Clinical Child Psychology and PsychiatryWhen my daughter Stephanie was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, I felt I was starting at square one. My daughter had also been diagnosed with a kidney disease at birth but we got the diagnosis when she was 7, and I felt like I had a new child. One name kept coming up during the initial stages of my research: Tony Attwood. His book, Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals was the first I read and though I have read many more since, I can say his is the best one. My daughter's school district was as unfamiliar as I was with Asperger's at first, so, along with other resources, I loaned them the book. The school psychologist said it really helped him to understand and plan a behaviour modification plan for Stephanie. -- Exceptional Parent MagazineTable of ContentsPreface. 1.Diagnosis. 2.Social Behaviour. 3.Language. 4.Interests and Routine. 5.Motor Clumsiness. 6.Cognition. 7.Sensory Sensitivity. 8.Frequently Asked Questions. References. Appendices: Resource Material on Emotions and Friendship and Diagnostic Criteria. Index.

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Book Synopsis* Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards ** Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Psychology Category *Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. In this fascinating book, Dr. Darold Treffert looks at what we know about this remarkable condition, and at new discoveries that raise interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. Dr. Treffert explores the phenomena of genetic memory - instances in which individuals somehow "know" things they never learned - and sudden genius or "acquired savantism" - where a neuro-typical person unexpectedly and spectacularly develops savant-like abilities following a head injury or stroke. Showing that these phenomena point convincingly towards a reservoir of untapped potential - an inner savant capacity - within us all, he looks both at how savant skills can be nurtured, and how they can help the person who has them, particularly if that person is on the autism spectrum. A central colour section contains the extraordinary artwork of some of the savants who are mentioned in the book. Islands of Genius will intrigue anyone who has ever wondered what makes the mind of a savant tick, as well as clinicians, parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care for, and about, individuals with savant syndrome.Trade ReviewDarold Treffert's Islands of Genius provides a fascinating and richly detailed account of the clinical and neuropsychological aspects of savant syndrome, the presence of very unusual abilities in persons with developmental disabilities. Treffert shares his lifetime of interest and learning, through clinical work and research, about persons with savant syndrome in this well-organized, timely, and respectful work... Here is a respectful, humanistic, optimistic book written by a master clinician-scientist who sees the whole person: history, gifts and challenges, environment, relationships. The book is a fascinating read that can be easily accessed by college students, professionals, and people in the general population who are interested in savant syndrome, including parents. -- American Journal of PsychiatryThis is a beautifully written, inspiring and fascinating book by the man who probably knows more than anyone else about savant syndrome - the rare condition in which some individuals with disorders such as autism have one or more areas of ability or brilliance: ''islands of genius''. -- Human GivensNo one in the world can match Darold Treffert's experience and understanding of savant syndromes - he has spent nearly half a century immersed in the subject. And when he writes of the "beautiful" mind of the savant, Treffert shows the openness and generosity of his own mind. Islands of Genius brings us fully up to date with the latest research, and like all of Treffert's work, it is imbued with deep intellectual and emotional understanding. This is an indispensable examination of a remarkable human condition. -- Oliver Sacks, Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical CenterThis book takes you on a wondrous journey through the mind of savants. Their abilities need to be nurtured and developed. Everyone who is interested in the human mind should read this important book. -- Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in PicturesFew people would or should want to learn to recite Pi to 22,514 decimal places, draw landmarks in breathtaking detail, or remember the contents of 12,000 books. Everyone is different. By refusing to gawp at these feats, preferring instead to focus on the person behind them, Dr Treffert sends out the message that it is the creative, imaginative processes at the root of such abilities that matter most. Only by considering the context of savants' lives can we more fully and properly understand the gifts that they possess. -- from the foreword by Daniel Tammet, author of Born On A Blue DayThis reviewer has had a great experience by reading this book and recommend it warmly to all colleagues. -- Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association (translated from the Norwegian)Walk through a bookstore or library these days, and you'll find several dozen books on the workings of your brain. I believe, though, that this one is quite likely the most intriguing of all. Using case studies, reader-friendly medicine, and contagious curiosity, Treffert leads his readers on a tour of one facet of brain science that even Hollywood seems taken with, but about which few books are written... Armchair scientists, parents, educators, and anybody with an interest in brain works will find "Islands of Genius" fascinating and fresh. For you, savoring this book is a true no-brainer. -- Washington InformerDarold Treffert's Islands of Genius provides a fascinating and richly detailed account of the clinical and neuropsychological aspects of savant syndrome, the presence of very unusual abilities in persons with developmental disabilities. Treffert shares his lifetime of interest and learning, through clinical work and research, about persons with savant syndrome in this well-organized, timely, and respectful work... Here is a respectful, humanistic, optimistic book written by a master clinician-scientist who sees the whole person: history, gifts and challenges, environment, relationships. The book is a fascinating read that can be easily accessed by college students, professionals, and people in the general population who are interested in savant syndrome, including parents. The author is deeply respectful of the talents of those with savant syndrome and sees these as evidence of great talent to be more fully developed, as a source of satisfaction and meaning for the talented person and a source of betterment of others. He understands people with savant syndrome as part of the whole society--not as separate, interesting "cases" but rather as growing, developing, immensely talented people involved in relationships, loved by others, and demonstrating the brain plasticity and capacity that is available to all of us. -- The American Journal of PsychiatryFor nearly half a century, Darold Treffert has single-mindedly pursued one focus: unraveling the mystery of the mind of the savant. This book is his third on savant personalities, and his vivid pictures of savant skills are always presented as attributes of real people--not as features of a clinical syndrome (Treffert, 1989, 2006). He views savants as extraordinary people with extraordinary strengths, not extraordinary weaknesses or deficits. This latest work is rich with personal histories of individuals whose unique skills would be difficult to explain in people who are labeled gifted and talented, and would be even more difficult to explain in persons diagnosed as having a disability such as autism. -- American Psychological AssociationHe never writes of savants as simply curiosities and the tenderness with which he relates their stories and those of their carers could serve as an example to us all. -- British Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsForeword by Daniel Tammet. Preface. Introduction: Sightseeing on an Incredible Journey. Part 1. The Mind of the Savant. 1. What We Do Know: A Rare but Remarkable Condition. 2. How Do They Do It? Some Earlier Theories from Heredity to Quantum Theory. 3. How Do They Do It? More Recent Findings: Rewiring, Recruitment and Release. 4. Genetic Memory: How Do We Know Things We Never Learned? 5. More Medical Mysteries: Calendars, Cantors, Foreign Accents and Hypermensia. Part 2. The World of the Savant. 6. The Genius of Earlswood Asylum and Blind Tom: Some Early Savants. 7. Leslie and May: "Two Memorable People". 8. Alonzo: "God Gives the Gift". 9. George: It's Fantastic I Can Do That". 10. Kim: "The Real Rain Man". 11. Ellen: "With a Song in Her Heart". 12. Tony: "Against All Odds". 13. Temple: "An Emergence Extraordinaire". 14. Matt: "In the Key of Genius". 15. Flo and Kay: An Unforgettable "Two of a Kind". 16. Daniel: "Numbers Are My Friends". 17. Stephen: "A Rocket of Young Talent". 18. Ping Lian, Gregory, Richard and Some Others: Artwork of the Prodigious Savant. 19. Raymond Babbit in Rain Man: The World's Best Known Savant. Part 3. Significant New Dimensions to Savant Syndrome. 20. "Accidental Genius": The Acquired Savant. 21. "Sudden Genius": An Epiphany of Talent. 22. "Normal Genius": Dormant Skills Within Us All? 23. Accessing the "Inner Savant" Within Us All. 24. The Bountiful Brain: Half a Brain (Or Less) May Be Enough. Part 4. Training the Talent: "I've Got a Son or Daughter Who...". 25. Music: Teaching Music to the Special Needs Client: A Music Therapist's Approach. 26. Art: "Training the Talent" in Art and Other Skills: An Educator's Approach. 27. Mathematics: Teaching Autistic Numerical Savants: A Specific Approach that Worked. Part 5. Our Journey Has Just Begun. 28. New Tools and New Optimism: The Trail Ahead for the Mind of the Savant. 29. Oval Souls on a Round Planet: The Trail Ahead for the World of the Savant. References. Appendix: Books About, and Books By, Savants. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisThe voice is the most powerful and widely used instrument in music therapy. This book demonstrates the enormous possibilities for personal change and growth using a new, voice-based model of psychotherapy where the sounds of the voice are expressed, listened to and interpreted in order to access unconscious aspects of the self and retrieve memories, images and feelings from the past.Combining theory with practice, the book explains the foundations of vocal psychotherapy and goes on to explore its usage in clinical practice and the various techniques involved. The book integrates important concepts from depth psychology such as regression, reenactment and working with transference and counter-transference with the practice of vocal music therapy. Drawing on over twenty years of research, the author uses case studies to illustrate specific vocal interventions, including improvisation techniques such as vocal holding, free associative singing and psychodramatic singing.Vocal Psychotherapy highlights the value of voice work as an integral part of the psychotherapeutic process and provides a model of advanced clinical work that will be essential reading for music and creative arts therapists.Trade ReviewI highly recommend this book. I hope that it will help readers to focus on the human voice as an important instrument within music therapy, and that it will be an inspiration for other music therapists to do as Austin has done - to write about their vocal approaches in their clinical work. There is a tremendous need for a range of different approaches to be described as well as for more research on the subject. We have much to learn and document about the human voice within music therapy: its nature, possibilities and effects. -- British Journal of Music TherapyThis much anticipated publication details not only Austin's theoretical and clinical practice, but is also packed full of her years of work and life experience. I think it is an intensely personal book and, on reading it, one feels close to her passion and commitment to the work, to music and to people. In the first half Austin draws upon the physical, philosophical, theoretical and technical aspects of vocal work, viewed from the different stances she has integrated into her method. In the second part practical and specific areas are addressed, and specific questions posed about vocal psychotherapeutic work in general. Characteristic of Austin's work, the client is always present and there are case examples throughout, along with her personal reflections upon the ways in which she makes use of her own self in the clinic room, for one of the most valuable aspects of the book is that the songs of the Self in the title are not only those of her clients but also of herself. This depth of the therapist's personal engagement and its contribution to the therapeutic process is a fundamental characteristic of our work, but detailed reflection about this is often absent from music therapy publications. It is well represented here... I recommend to any reader, at any level of practice. -- Nordic Journal of Music TherapyDiane Austin has achieved no mean feat in this commendable book. She does indeed manage to integrate key concepts from depth psychology with vocal psychotherapy whilst keeping it real... how do I feel now about the use of voice and music in the Play room? More enthusiastic, more open to experimentation, in which case, Ms Austen would possibly consider her job done! -- Play for LifeDiane's pioneering work with the voice in music therapy is an inspiring and much needed contribution to our field. -- Dr. Clive Robbins, Founding Director of the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Theoretical Foundations of Vocal Psychotherapy. 1. The Voice. 2. Contributions from Jungian Psychology. 3. Contributions from Object Relations Theory. 4. Contributions from Trauma Theory. 5. Contributions from Intersubjectivity. 6. The primacy of Countertransference. Part II: Clinical Practice of Vocal Psychotherapy. 7. Beginning a Practice. 8. Resistance in Vocal Psychotherapy. 9. Vocal Interventions. 10. Vocal Holding Techniques. 11. Free Associative Singing. 12. Songs. 13. The Therapeutic Process: Connection. Final Thoughts. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhat is ecotherapy, how does it relate to mental health, and how can it reduce emotional distress and promote general wellbeing?This book explains how a deeper connection to nature can improve quality of life, by combining the therapeutic power of mindfulness and being out in the natural world. Examining the latest psychological research evidence into how and why the natural world has such a positive effect on us, this book shows how best to utilise these therapeutic connections in practice. 100 nature-based activities are included, from experiencing the full force of the wind, to creating a sound map of natural noises. The aims of each activity are clearly outlined, with detailed guidelines for facilitating outdoor sessions with adults effectively and safely, and advice to help make the most of the outdoors in all weathers and seasons.Trade ReviewBeautifully written, full of enthusiasm and passion, packed with information, with an overview on how to run ecotherapy sessions and including detailed descriptions of lots of activities. If you are not already interested in the subject you soon will be. -- Jochen Encke has worked for many years with torture survivors on allotmentsThis book really lives up to its name; a well thought out, practical guide with clear instructions and an easy to navigate format. I was drawn in by the welcoming style of the book, underpinned by relevant theory and that all important evidence base, which conveys the author's infectious enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter. -- Nicky Tann, Occupational Therapist, Barking & Dagenham Memory Service, NELFTWith Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for Mental Health Professionals highlights the huge benefits to mental wellbeing from engaging with green environments and taking part in ecotherapy activities. Havering Mind have seen over many years the positive effects of nature on mental health distress via our green walks, horticulture project and restorative garden. Spending time in the natural world is good for all of us. -- Vanessa Bennett, CEO, Havering MindResearch suggests that modern urban environments can have negative effects on mental health whilst contact with green spaces can have positive effects. This timely book, drawing on wealth of research evidence, is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of ecotherapy. It deserves to be read by researchers, practitioners, trainers and students. -- Dr David Harper, Reader in Clinical Psychology, Programme Director (Academic), Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of East LondonTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Disclaimer. Foreword by Lindsay Royan, Head of Psychological Services, Barking and Dagenham. Preface. Part 1. ECOTHERAPY: what it is and how to do it. 1. Introduction. Entering the Forest. 2. Deeper into the Forest. 3. Doing Ecotherapy in our Work. Part 2. EVIDENCE: a review of the effectiveness of nature on our health and well-being. 4. The Evidence from Evolution and Ecological Systems. 5. The Evidence from Body and Mind Studies. Physical Health. Mindfulness. 6. The Evidence for Specific Environmental Factors. The Effects of Changes in Light. The Effects of Negative Ions. The Effects of Natural Sounds. 7. The Evidence for Social Differences. The Effects on Children. The Effects on People with Dementia. The Effects on Communities. The Effects on Mental Health and Well-being. Part 3. ACTIVITIES. 8. Introduction. Useful Resources. References. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisEating disorders affect 1.25 million people in the UK, and the incidence is rising. The DSM-5 specifies diagnostic criteria for eight types of eating disorder, with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder accounting for the majority of cases. This new addition to the Oxford Specialist Handbook of Psychiatry series covers the aetiology, epidemiology, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for all forms of eating disorders, alongside patient management within the community and inpatient settings. Also featuring chapters on emerging eating disorders, such as orthorexia and muscle dysmorphia, medicolegal issues surrounding involuntary hospitalisation and nasogastric feeding, and acute emergency care, this Handbook is a comprehensive yet succinct addition to the literature for all doctors, nurses, and members of the multidisciplinary team in managing the complex and multifactorial conditions that arise in patients with eating disorders. Each chapter is accompanied by case stories drawn from real-life examples, taking the reader through from initial presentation to treatment, and the key need-to-know facts and current evidence-based treatments. The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Eating Disorders is a new go-to resource for the crucial information around this multifaceted area of medicine.Table of Contents1: Overview 2: History and examination 3: Anorexia nervosa 4: Bulimia nervosa 5: Binge eating disorder 6: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) 7: Pica 8: Rumination disorder 9: Other feeding or eating disorders 10: Emerging eating disorder diagnoses 11: Comorbidities 12: Ethical and legal aspects 13: Acute emergency care

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Book SynopsisA clear and comprehensive review of contemporary psychodynamic theory and clinical practice for both novice and experienced therapists. Covering the key applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a range of presentations and guiding the reader through the psychodynamics of staff-client relationships and the development of reflective practice--Trade Review'Unlike psychoanalytic authors whose writing is oriented mainly toward colleagues with extensive analytic training, these contributors intend their chapters to reach audiences that may be new to a psychoanalytic frame of reference, or sceptical of it, or confused by it. Somehow, they have also made the book interesting and clinically relevant to experienced psychoanalytic readers … I know from experience that it is not easy to produce a multi-authored compendium whose final product embodies an overall continuity and integration, and so I am impressed that the authors of this volume have managed that feat. I urge readers of all mental health disciplines, professional involvements, and theoretical orientations to spend time with this worthy and important book. I think you will find it as fascinating and clinically helpful as I did.' Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D., Distinguished Retired Professor, Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found it accessible and informative. The various authors conveyed the principles, practices, research, theories, and history of psychoanalysis in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, even for those such as myself, from outside the field. For clinicians (specialists and generalists alike) understanding the unconscious processes taking place in the consulting room can be invaluable in delivering effective care to our patients, and this book was able to provide insights into this important area.' Dame Clare Gerada, President, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), PRCGP FRCPsych FRCP (Hons)'This excellent book does exactly what it says it will; to be a guide to what psychodynamic psychotherapy is, how to do it well and for whom it works best. For too long, psychodynamic psychotherapy has been plagued by what we now might call 'deep fakes'; first, that the idea that psychological therapists who think this way holds strange and esoteric sets of beliefs about how the mind works, and second, that there is no evidence that treatments based on this paradigm might be helpful. This helpful book outlines why both ideas have been conclusively proved wrong. I have no doubt that the future of psychiatry needs to be psychodynamic, and this book shows why psychodynamic thinking applied to psychiatry not only makes it more interesting, but makes us as psychiatrists more human and more effective.' Gwen Adshead, Consultant forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Broadmoor Hospital, BerkshireTable of ContentsForeword Nancy McWilliams; Preface Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh; Part 1. An Overview of the Model: 1. An Historical Overview of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Allan Beveridge; 2. The Supporting Theory of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh; 3. A Brief Description of the Empirical Basis of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker and Adam Polnay; 4. An Outline of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay; Part 2. The Model of Psychodynamic into Practice: 5. Framing a psychodynamic space Adam Polnay; 6. The Goals of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh; 7. The specific Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay; 8. The overall Structure of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay; 9. Psychological Assessment and Formulation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker; 10. Some Reflections on the Supervisory Process David Bell; Part 3. Application for Mental Health Presentations; Applications of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with accompanying Case Study description for each presentation: 11. Psychodynamic approaches to anxiety Lauren Wilson; 12. The psychodynamics of depressing/depressed states Adam Polnay; 13. Dynamics of borderline states of mind Victoria Barker; 14. Narcissistic difficulties, a transdiagnostic presentation requiring a system-wide approach Susan Mizen; Part 4. Application of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Different Populations and in Different Settings; Beyond 1:1 therapy- working psychodynamically with clinicians, teams and organisations Adam Burley and Adam Polnay: 15. Applications of psychodynamic theory and principles outside of specialist psychotherapy settings; 16. An introduction to the dynamics of anger, aggression and violence; 17. Psychologically informed organisations and services; 18. Psychodynamic reflective practice groups; 19. Psychodynamic consultation to clinical teams; Other forms and settings of psychotherapeutic work; 20. A psychodynamic approach to working with people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness Adam Burley; 21. Psychodynamic psychotherapy online and by phone Lauren Wilson; 22. Group analysis and its applications Allyson Lumsden; Glossary of Terms Adam Polnay.

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Book SynopsisThis self-help book is the first of its kind: written by a highly experienced clinical psychologist, who has lived with endometriosis herself. Drawing from the evidence-based compassion focussed therapy approach to provide you with essential coping skills to manage the psychological impact of the condition.

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Book SynopsisA call to action for therapists to politicise their practice through an emotional de-colonial lens

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first comprehensive clinical introduction to using Mentalization-based treatment (MBT) with children, 5-12 years old.Trade ReviewFor those readers whose time is limited, allow me to simplify this review: this book is the best manualized therapy book I have ever read. You should stop reading this review and start reading the actual book. * Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry *Mentalization-Based Treatment for Children succinctly and systematically elucidates therapeutic concepts, principles, and interventions within a psychodynamic framework highly relevant to clinicians, researchers, and students of psychology. * PsycCRITIQUES *Table of ContentsForewordPeter Fonagy Acknowledgments IntroductionPart I. Theoretical Framework Chapter 1. The Development of Mentalizing Chapter 2. When the Capacity for Mentalizing Is Underdeveloped or Breaks DownPart II. Description of the Therapeutic Approach Chapter 3. The Structure and Aims of Time-Limited MBT–C Chapter 4.The Therapist Stance in Time-Limited MBT–C Chapter 5. The Process of Assessment in Time-Limited MBT–C Chapter 6. Direct Work With Children in Time-Limited MBT–C Chapter 7. Working With Parents From a Mentalization-Based Framework Chapter 8. Moving Toward Goodbye: Endings in Time-Limited MBT–C Chapter 9. Time-Limited MBT–C: A Case Study Conclusion: Looking Back and Looking Forward Appendix: Measures of Reflective Functioning in Children and Parents References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisSometimes, we can all try so hard to avoid causing ourselves pain that we don't live our lives to the full - and people with intellectual disabilities are no different. Based on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Living Your Best Life provides guided self-help materials for a person with intellectual disabilities to work through alongside a supporter such as a paid carer, family member or mental health professional. The tools and guidance help the individual identify what is important to them and move towards a life where worries and doubts do not stop them doing activities they enjoy or trying new things. Each chapter includes separate sections for supporters and for the person with intellectual disabilities (which can be read to them if necessary). The book also includes a wide range of exercises, graded by difficulty so as to be matched to an individual's specific abilities and challenges.Table of ContentsAccessible introduction Supporter introduction Structure of the book 1. Practice makes better 2. Struggling is normal 3. What are emotions? 4. What matters to you? 5. Connecting with others 6. Kindness to others 7. Being your own best friend 8. The tricky thing about thoughts 9. Being mindful 10. Opening up 11. Feeling low and what to do about it 12. Worries and feeling scared 13. Anger and what to do about it 14. Sorting out your problems 15. Feeling different from other people 16. Trauma 17. Top tips for a great life 18. Keeping it all going Index of exercises References

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive examination of OCD and its treatment options, both pharmacological and psychological. Features self-help chapters based on Graded Exposure therapy. Written primarily for people with OCD and their loved ones, this book will also appeal to GPs and mental health practitioners.Trade Review'As a comedian, I am only too aware about jokes concerning OCD. When I was a psychiatric nurse, I knew that it was no laughing matter. People with OCD are often misunderstood and lack access to appropriate information and services. This book attempts to help by setting out everything about OCD, what may cause it and how it is treated. Using personal stories of people with OCD, it gives advice to families as well as the individual. The final section gives details of how you may help yourself to face up to and overcome OCD. A must-read for anyone whose life has been impacted by this illness.' Jo Brand, comedian'A timely intervention from a leading expert on OCD.' David Adam, Sunday Times bestselling author of, The Man Who Couldn't Stop: The Truth About OCD'As an OCD sufferer myself, reading this book was like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Lynne manages to explain this complex condition with both deep insight and caring understanding. And reading the many brave stories from fellow sufferers made me feel that I'm not alone in the battle to control this dreadful mental illness. This book, I believe, will help enormously to do just that!' Ian Puleston Davies, Actor and Patron of OCD UK'Experiencing OCD can be incredibly isolating and painful, it is a condition surrounded by misconception and confusion. This wonderful book by Lynne Drummond really is a one stop shop for all things OCD. It answers every question you could possibly have about OCD and stops you feeling alone - it is wonderfully validating. Lynne's outstanding knowledge of OCD is clear throughout and she covers some of the more difficult conversation surrounding OCD with compassion and kindness. I wish I'd had access to this book when I was struggling.' Catherine Benfield, Founder of 'Taming Olivia''This is an excellent book that provides in a clearly accessible form all the latest thinking and science on how OCD manifests and how to treat it. It is written by a world-leading specialist in the field who has been studying OCD and treating OCD patients for decades. I thoroughly recommend it.' Nick Sireau, Chair and founder of Orchard'OCD is a devastating condition which causes so much anguish and distress and is often misunderstood. This comprehensive new book by Dr Lynne Drummond is so easy to read and understand, and is packed with information for those living with OCD and their families. There is an extensive self-help section which describes the methods you need to embrace to overcome your condition. It is possible to overcome OCD and this book guides you through the evidence-based treatment methods so you can do it yourself. If you want to understand OCD and be inspired to take the road to recovery, then this is the book for you.' Trilby Breckman, Clinical Director of TOP UK'Everything You Need to Know about OCD is a cutting-edge and comprehensive, yet very clear and widely accessible, book on best treatment approaches for OCD. The book's target audience includes both the lay public (OCD sufferers, family members and the general public) and clinicians (various healthcare workers and therapists, including behaviour therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists). The author, Lynne Drummond, is a very rare physician with extensive expertise in both psychological and biological treatments of OCD. Her longstanding clinical and research experience is combined with a unique ability to communicate effectively and in simple terms on this topic. The book will undoubtedly increase awareness, enhance recognition and diagnosis, highlight and increase expertise in psychological and medical treatment options, and provide a roadmap for concrete self-help approaches to manage intrusive obsessive thoughts and control compulsive behaviours.' Eric Hollander, M.D., Director, Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Program, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Psychiatric Research Institute at Montefiore-Einstein'Dr Lynne Drummond has extensive experience in both the psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy of OCD. In this volume, she summarises current state-of-the art approaches to treatment, so that people living with this condition can immediately and practically benefit. The chapters focused on different kinds of OCD symptoms are particularly useful, as these will help people with OCD to tailor their treatment plans according to their specific needs.' Dan Stein, Head of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape TownTable of ContentsPreface; 1. What Is OCD and Is It Really a Problem?; 2. Who Gets OCD and How Would Anyone Know If They Had It?; 3. Types and Presentation of OCD; 4. Drug Treatment; 5. Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD; 6. Children and Adolescents with OCD; 7. Old Treatments, Modern Developments, New Research, and Potential Treatments for the Future; 8. Other Conditions Which Appear Similar to OCD; 9. What Can Family and Carers Do to Help a Person with OCD; 10. What can you do to help cope with your OCD?; 11. General Principles of Treatment; 12. How to Better Manage Your Symptoms Before and During Treatment; 13. Overcoming Fears of Contamination; 14. Fear of harm to self or others due to failure to act appropriately (fear of harm through an act of omission) and trying to obtain the 'just right' feeling and doubting the memory; 15. Fear of harm to self or others due to your own actions (or thoughts); 16. Overcoming 'Taboo' Obsessive Thoughts; 17. Loss of something (objects or part of 'self'); 18. Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Slowness, Perfectionism and Symmetry; 19. Overcoming Obsessive Ruminations (Sometimes known as Pure 'O'); 20. When the treatment doesn't go according to plan or even if it does, what to do next; Glossary; Resources; References.

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