Clinical psychology Books

Book SynopsisWhen an eating disorder (ED) is involved, the problems caused by miscommunication can have serious consequences. A remark from a parent that is intended as positive encouragement could act as a trigger and a criticism from someone with an ED might really be a cry for help. This book aims to improve communication between someone with an eating disorder and their friends and family by revealing the eating disorder mind set and decoding language choices. Using examples of real-life, everyday conversations, ED says U said translates the highly charged language of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and unravels the emotional chaos that can surround sufferers and those who care for them. It provides clear examples of the common pitfalls and gives invaluable advice about how to help in defusing the triggers and regaining the personality swamped by the illness.A unique resource of information on EDs, this book will be essential reading for everyone who has been affected by eating disorders: sufferers, carers, family and friends, together with health care professionals treating people with eating disorders.Trade ReviewThe book offers a greater perspective of how well-intended comment might be misinterpreted by those suffering with and ED and also by friends, family members and healthcare professionals. The authors, Alexander and Sangster, present discussions in the style of social media conversations to highlight the difficulties in a clear, direct way. Food relationships, behaviour and sense of self are discussed in each chapter in relation to early signs, symptoms, treatment and the recovery journey to recovered... Through the words of the sufferers, survivors and carers the authors break down and talk through man of the barriers of communication that can hinder the road to recovery. This book would be useful and beneficial tool for all who are involved with someone who might have and ED, particularly family and friends. -- Youth in MindBoth writers and women who have struggled with eating disorders (ED), Alexander and Sangster draw from their combined years of personal experience and the stories of contributors to describe the internal dialog of negative, destructive thoughts that ED sufferers commonly experience. They provide examples of both clinical and conversational exchanges, written in the vernacular of social media, to shed light on the communication pitfalls encountered by well-meaning friends and family who don't realize their words can be misinterpreted or even provocative to sufferers who speak a different language. Although this easy-to-read book does an excellent job as a comprehensive resource and offers clear-cut explanations for a complex mental illness, its focus is less on the cultural aaspects of the disorder than, for example, Mary Pipher's Reviving Ophelia. Rather, it focuses on understanding the eating disorder "voice," thus improving communication and breaking down barriers to recover. Verdict: Included tips from survivors of the disorder are especially insightful and helpful. Families and friends affected by eating disorders should benefit from this book. -- Library JournalCommunication becomes a core problem for people with eating disorders who often cry: 'You do not listen.' This book bridges this gulf. -- Professor Janet Treasure, King's College, LondonEating disorders are very effective at getting the most rational individual to think in the most irrational of ways. This is confusing to the sufferer and those who attempt to care for the patient, be they parents or professionals. This book will help us all understand these perplexing disorders just a little better. -- Professor Daniel Le Grange, University of ChicagoThis innovative and inspirational book is your ticket on a wild ride into the secret world of eating disorders. June and Cate shine a light into the terrible depths but ultimately offer promise to both sufferers and professionals alike - highly recommended. -- Dr Paul Rhodes, Clinical Psychology Unit, University of SydneyOne of the most difficult aspects of an eating disorder is the way the illness distorts anything and everything that's said to the sufferer. This book will help expose those distortions in a simple but highly effective way. An important read for both clinicians and families. -- Harriet Brown, author of Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with AnorexiaFocused on providing practical, helpful guidance to use RIGHT NOW, June and Cate delve into what appears to be a vast, even endless, reserve of deeply personal energy, strength, insight, and wisdom to deliver a timely recovery tool that can benefit each party in the treatment process equally - sufferers, survivors, carers, professionals, and whole communities. -- Shannon Cutts, founder, MentorCONNECT and author of Beating Ana: How to Outsmart Your Eating Disorder and Take Your Life BackAlexander and Sangster have honored the true voice of loved ones and friends with eating disorders by translating their spoken words and nonverbal messages. They've done so with respect and great insight. -- from the foreword by Laura Collins, executive director, F.E.A.S.TEvery time someone speaks up, speaks out and shines a light on an eating disorder - the deadly grip of this most challenging illness is weakened. Alexander and Sangster have beamed that light with their compilation of many views, so much hard won insight. -- from the afterword by Susan Ringwood, chief executive, BeatA unique resource of information on EDs, this book will be essential reading for everyone who has been affected by eating disorders: sufferers, carers, family and friends, together with health care professionals treating people with eating disorders. -- In Our Hands blogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Introduction. Part 1. Setting the Scene. Part 2. Early Signs and Symptoms. Part 3. Treatment. Part 4. Recovery. Part 5. From Recovery to Recovered. Part 6. Carers, Families and Friends. Part 7. Ditch the Myths. Appendix. Afterword. Index.

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Book SynopsisPerspectives in Caribbean Psychology attempts to record the unique psychological character of those who live in the Caribbean and more broadly people of African-Caribbean heritage. It considers the impact of colonialism, the struggle for domination by various European and North American countries through history on individuals, and the unique psychological realities that have emerged from attempts to come to terms with the realities of Caribbean culture and experience. Contributors address prevalent issues of violence, mental illness, stigma, psychopathology and HIV/AIDS, and chronicle the adaptation, cultural retentions, resilience and migratory tenacity of the Caribbean people, both within their geographic communities and in the Diaspora. This book makes the case for a definitively Caribbean psychology with a range of chapters on psychological assessment, understanding and treatment modalities culled from a Caribbean experience. It will be an invaluable source of reference for anyone with an interest in multicultural psychology, as well as for social work and mental health professionals working with members of the Caribbean community.Table of ContentsForeword. Professor Elsa Leo-Rhynie. Introduction. Frederick W. Hickling. 1. Caribbean Identity Issues. Kai Morgan and Keisha-Gaye N.O'Garo. 2. Psychopathology of the Jamaican People. Frederick W. Hickling. 3. Resilience: Secrets of Success in African-Caribbean People. Hilary Robertson-Hickling. 4. Family Life in the Caribbean: Assessment and Counselling Models. Marina Ramkissoon, Sharon-Ann Gopaul-McNicol, Barry Davidson, Brigitte K. Matthies and Orlean Brown Earle. 5. The Stigma of Mental Illness in Jamaica. Carlotta Arthur, Frederick W. Hickling, Roger C. Gibson, Hilary Robertson-Hickling, Wendel D. Abel, Tamika Haynes-Robinson and Rob Whitley. 6. Culture and Behaviour: Recognition of Cultural Behaviours in Trinidad and Tobago. Hari D. Maharajh and Akleema Kalpoo. 7. Development Psychology in Caribbean Infants and Pre-Schoolers. Maureen Samms-Vaughan. 8. Developmental Psychology in Caribbean School-aged Children, Ages 3-17. Stacey N. Brodie-Walker. 9. Measuring and Predicting Severe Psychopathology in Caribbean Adults. Michael C. Lambert, Clement T.M. Lambert, Frederick W. Hickling and Kena Douglas. 10. Redefining Personality Disorder in Jamaica. Frederick W. Hickling, Jacqueline Martin, and Allison Harrisingh-Dewar. 11. Psychology and HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean: An Introduction and Overview. Peter D. Weller and Katija Khan. 12. Neuropsychological Assessment in the Caribbean. Tony Ward. 13. The Evolution of Sexual Behaviour in the Caribbean: A Psychological Perspective. Tamika Haynes-Robinson. 14. Issues of Violence in the Caribbean. Brigitte K. Matthies, Julie-Meeks Gardner, Avril Daley and Claudette Crawford-Brown. 15. Traditional Mental Health Practices in Jamaica: On the Phenomenology of Red Eye, Bad-mind and Obeah. Frederick W. Hickling and Caryl James. 16. The Roles and Responsibilities of Clinical Psychologists in the Caribbean. Frederick W. Hickling, Ruth Doorbar, Jacqueline Benn, Elaine Gordon, Kai Morgan and Brigitte K. Matthies. 17. Reflections of a Psychologist in Jamaica. Ruth Doorbar. 18. The Application of Traditional Psychotherapy Models in the Caribbean. Rosemarie Johnson, Peter Weller, Sharon Williams Brown and Audrey Pottinger. 19. Sport Psychology in the Caribbean. Kai Moran and Leapetswe Malete. 20. Race, Language and Self-Concept in Caribbean Childhoods. Karen Carpenter and Hubert Devonish. 21. Psychological Assessment. Rosemarie Johnson and Tracey Coley. 22. Forensic Psychology in the Caribbean Context. Lester O. Shields and Franklin Ottey. 23. Media Psychology in the Caribbean. Frederick W. Hickling, Eulalee Thomson, Sophia Chandler and Brigitte K. Matthies. 24. The Application of Therapeutic Community Principles in Jamaica. Frederick W. Hickling, Mylie McCallum, Doreth Garvey and Tracey Coley. Index. Contributors.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing animal research, from pigeons to primates, this book explains how comparative psychology can enrich our insights into human psychological processes.Each chapter covers a different clinical disorder or problem commonly encountered by clinical psychologists and therapists, including depression, autism and social communication disorders, substance abuse and obesity, and reviews related research into animal behaviors. Revealing how animal models can grant psychologists a better understanding of the motivations and causes for behaviors that are impossible or challenging to study in humans, the authors suggest interventions, drawn from research findings in comparative psychology, that can effectively address psychological disorders in humans.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Learning and Memory. 3. Depression. 4. Aggression. 5. Substance Abuse. 6. Gambling Problems. 7. Autistic Spectrum Disorders. 8. Overeating and Obesity. 9. How a Clinical Psychologist and a Comparative Psychologist See the World. 10. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisIn 1964, the release of Dr. Bernard Rimland's book, Infantile Autism, revolutionized the autism field by providing the autism community with much-needed guidance on how to understand and treat individuals on the spectrum. He single-handedly realigned the field from a psychodynamic, parent-blaming perspective to a scientific, physiological course of action. This 50th anniversary edition presents the original book with contributions from leaders in the autism field, including Drs. Martha Herbert and Simon Baron-Cohen, who celebrate Dr. Rimland's exceptional work, and place his findings within the context of autism as we understand it today. Bringing Dr. Rimland's findings up to date for a new generation of readers, this book will be fascinating reading for parents and those on the autism spectrum as well as professionals working with autism and anyone with an interest in autism and/or psychological theory.Trade ReviewThis book is an unparalleled testament to [Dr. Rimland's] long and productive career, to his determination to solve the puzzle of autism and to a brilliant and inquisitive mind. Please enjoy this book. It is a testament to this man's exceptional journey to find answers to one of the most complex medical disorders of our time. -- from the foreword by Margaret L. Bauman, M.D.Dr. Rimland is to be commended for presenting the first evidence that autism was a biological condition. When his book was published, he was a lone visionary. -- from the foreword by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.Bernard Rimland was an astonishingly farsighted pioneer in drawing a road map towards a neuroscience of autism. It is a fitting tribute that his seminal book, published fifty years ago, is made available to a new generation of researchers, together with reflections on its influence on our understanding of autism today. -- Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, University College London, UKBernie Rimland's substantial impact on the field of autism can still be felt today. It is fitting that his legacy be honored with this reprint of his original book which was written 50 years ago. The added commentaries by today's experts highlight how Dr. Rimland's original insights permeate current perspectives on autism. Every student of autism should read Dr. Rimland's book. -- Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., Director, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, Duke University School of Medicine, USBernard Rimland wrote with both passion and scientific fervor. The end result was a classic that reinterpreted the prevailing view on autism by the medical profession. His book enriched our minds with a neurobiological perspective that continues to generate interest across generations with ideas that are still relevant. -- Manuel F. Casanova, M.D., Gottfried and Gisela Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, University of Louisville, USWhile still in fellowship training in pediatric neurology, my chief Richmond Paine handed me a copy of the book on infantile autism by Bernard Rimland and told me to read it. I was impressed by the book and began to schedule young patients with autistic features. I got in touch with Bernard Rimland and offered to test blood levels in children with autism in a serotonin laboratory I had just started. The rest is history - that prescient book by Bernard Rimland to some extent altered my lifelong professional focus. -- Mary Coleman, M.D., President, Foundation for Autism ResearchBernie Rimland was a pioneer in the field of autism. From his work in being one of the founders of the Autism Society of America in 1965 to his work in setting up the Autism Research Institute, Bernie's legacy is one of caring, compassion and results. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bernie's writings helping so many impacted by autism, we also celebrate the strong legacy of this man and his work.? -- Scott Badesch, President, Autism Society, USThis book is a remarkable testament to where the neurobiology of autism began and thus where the recognition of autism as a brain disorder originated. The understanding of the neural, cognitive, and genetic basis of autism has come light years beyond its origins in this original treatise and is moving very fast. The updates to the original chapters provide a wonderful sense of the distance that has been covered. I would recommend this book to everyone with an interest in autism or as we call it now, autism spectrum disorder. -- Nancy Minshew, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USBernard Rimland's book "Infantile Autism: The Syndrome and Its Implication for a Neural Theory of Behavior" (1964), was a pioneering effort, especially noteworthy because, as a parent as well as a scientist, he stuck out strongly for an objective, science-based approach to understanding autism at a time when the field was rocked by mysticism. The book was prescient, pointing at the connections between the underlying neural deficits in autism, and effective behavioral treatment which are only today being proven. Rimland's book, along with Rosalind Oppenheim's "Effective Teaching Methods for Children with Autism," were the very first in the field, both strongly promoted objective, systematic behavioral strategies and both were written by parents. Remarkable. -- Travis Thompson, Ph.D., Professor, Special Education Program, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, USTable of ContentsForeword to the New Edition. Margaret L. Bauman, M.D, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Integrated Center for Child Development, Newton, Massachusetts, US. Foreword to the New Edition. Temple Grandin, Ph.D, autism advocate and Associate Professor of Animal Science, Colorado State University, US. Introduction to the New Edition. Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D, Director, Autism Research Institute, US. Foreword by Leo Kanner. Preface. General Introduction. Introduction to Part I. The Controversies and their Resolution: A Critical Analysis of the Literature. Introduction to Chapter 1. Stephen M. Edelson. 1. The Syndrome of Early Infantile Autism: Background, Course, Diagnosis and Prognosis. A. Background. B. Course and Symptom of the Disease. C. Prognosis. D. The Diagnosis of Autism. Introduction to Chapter 2. Stephen M. Edelson. 2. The Parents of Autistic Children. Parent Occupations. Stephen M. Edelson. Introduction to Chapter 3. Stephen M. Edelson. 3. The Etiology of Infantile Autism: The Problem of Biological versus Psychological Causation. A. The Arguments for Psychogenesis of Infantile Autism. B. The Case for Biological Causation. C. Psychogenesis as an Inadequate and Pernicious Hypothesis. A Commentary on Chapter 3. Robert K. Naviaux, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Genetics, Department of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Pathology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, US. Introduction to Chapter 4. Stephen M. Edelson. 4. The Differentiation of Early Infantile Autism from Childhood Schizophrenia. Introduction to Part II. A Theory of Autism: Its Nature and Cause. Introduction to Chapter 5. Stephen M. Edelson. 5. Autism as a Cognitive Dysfunction. A. The Conceptual Impairment. B. A Hypothesized Relationship Between the Cognitive Dysfunction in Autism and the Reticular Formation of the Brain Stem. Cognitive Dysfunction: Impairment in Memory. Stephen M. Edelson. Introduction to Chapter 6. Stephen M. Edelson. 6. The Specific Biology of Infantile Autism: Sensory Phenomena, Psychopharmacology, Autopsy Reports and Hyperoxia as Related to the Reticular Formation. A. The Reticular Formation and Perception. B. Psychopharmacology. C. Autopsy Findings and Other Attempts to Determine the Organic Basis of Autism. D. Hyperoxia as a Possible Causative Factor. E. Discussion. Reflections on Bernard Rimland and the 50th Anniversary of Infantile Autism. Paul Millard Hardy, M.D., Hardy Healthcare PLLC, US. Rimland's Contributions: The Role of Sensory Processing Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR, Clinical Director, Sensory Therapies And Research (STAR) Center and Research Directory, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Foundation, US. Matthew S. Goodwin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, US. Jillian C. Sullivan, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Foundation, US. Vitamin B6. Jon B. Pangborn, Ph.D., Former Consultant to the Autism Research Institute and Co-Founder of “Defeat Autism Now”, US. Introduction to Chapter 7. Stephen M. Edelson. 7. The Theory: Integration and Support. A. The Inheritance of Intelligence and its Biological Substrate. B. The Paradoxes of Intelligence. C. The Hypothesis of Oxygen Intolerance and the Cerebral Vasculature. Introduction to Chapter 8. James B. Adams, Ph.D., Director, Autism/Asperger's Research Program, Arizona State University, US. 8. Ideas for Research. A. Diagnosis. B. Etiology. C. Therapy and Training. D. Broader Implications of Research on Autism. The Fetal Steroid Theory of Autism. Simon Baron-Cohen, Ph.D., Autism Research Centre (ARC), Cambridge University, UK. Bonnie Auyeung, Ph.D., Autism Research Centre (ARC), Cambridge University, UK. Michael Lombardo, Ph.D., Autism Research Centre (ARC), Cambridge University, UK. Wisdom and Vision: A Comment on Rimland's Concept of “Training” for Children with Autism. V. Mark Durand, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, US. Relevance to Modern Biomarker of Autism. Richard E. Frye, M.D., Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, US. Introduction to Part III. Some Possible Implications for the Theory of Autism for a Theory of Behavior. Introduction to Chapter 9. Stephen M. Edelson. 9. Some Implications of Early Infantile Autism for the Study of Personality. A. Emotion and Parental Personalities. B. Drive and the Parental Personalities. C. Cyclothymia, Schizothymia, and the Parental Personalities. D. The Relationship Between Autism and Schizophrenia: A Hypothesis. Introduction to Chapter 10. Stephen M. Edelson. 10. Further Implications of the Study of Autism. A. The Abilities of Autistic Children. B. Distractability, Concentration, and Intelligence. C. Delayed Mental Audition. D. The Problem of Innateness of the Specific Affective Disturbance. Special Abilities and Savant Syndrome: An update on Dr. Rimlands observations. Darold A. Treffert, M.D., Behavioral Health, Agnesian Health Care, Wisconsin, US. Introduction to Chapter 11. Stephen M. Edelson. 11. Some Implications of Early Infantile Autism for a Theory of Behavior. A. A Hypothesis Concerning Reticular Function. B. Toward a Neuron Entelechy Theory of Cognition. Rimland's Reticular Formation Theory of Autism in the Light of 50 Years of Brain Research. Martha R. Herbert, Ph.D., M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, US. Appendix. Suggested Diagnostic Check List. Appendix. The Invisible Wall. Stephen M. Edelson. Appendix. Environmental Vulnerability and Everday Epigenetics: Empowering Treatment and Recovery. Martha R. Herbert. Appendix. Mark Rimland: An inspiration to us all. Stephen M. Edelson. Afterword. Sidney M. Baker, Ph.D., Coordinator of the Autism Database Project for the Autism Research Institute. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisClients with mental health conditions are often diagnosed and treated using a strictly medical model of diagnosis, with little input from the client themselves.This reference manual takes a person-centered, holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment, seeing the client as the unrecognized expert on their condition and encouraging their collaboration. This qualitative approach aims to find meaning in the experiences of the client, exploring the reasons behind their feelings and behaviour and taking the whole person into account. Designed to complement DSM assessments, the manual covers several different conditions including ADHD, depression, bulimia, and OCD, as well as mental health 'patterns' such as abuse, bullying, violence and loss. In each case, the client is involved in the diagnosis and treatment plan. The book features extended case studies, sample questions and treatment plans throughout.This will be an essential reference book for all those involved in mental health diagnosis and treatment, including psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, clinical social workers, school counselors and therapists.Trade ReviewThis book succeeds in its goal of offering an alternative model of mental health diagnosis and treatment that enhances the medical model with a client empowerment model. The authors provide a strong argument for the importance of a client empowerment approach. The book is unique in its inclusion of diagnosable disorders, and another strength is the inclusion of client and practitioner questions to guide the diagnosis and treatment process in a way that is empowering. -- Donald Linhorst, Director of the School of Social Work, Saint Louis University, USAPerson-Centered Diagnosis and Treatment in Mental Health illustrates the value of a collaborative, ethical and empowered approach to mental health practice. Departing from the traditional medical model which flattens complexity for the sake of diagnosis, Ladd and Churchill offer clear and helpful guidelines for creating a holistic, humanistic and nuanced approach that foregrounds the humanity of people coming for treatment and the importance of humility and a collaborative vision for practitioners. -- R. Danielle Egan, Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies, St. Lawrence University, USAI have no doubt that this book will enhance the clinical training and practice of counselors and other helping professionals. I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact of a person, rather than clinician-centered, orientation to helping. The subsequent focus on mental health patterns and symptoms, rather than disorders, provides a practical focus for clinicians on how to work with, rather than on, their clients. The cases provided in this book are outstanding. -- Elizabeth A. Mellin, Ph.D., LPC, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education, The Pennsylvania State University, USAThis resource is a reference manual for diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions using a person-centred, holistic approach. -- Counselling Today.This manual deals with nine disorders over seven chapters on mental health patterns... All of the mental health conditions examined are considered in great detail from the point-of-view of lived experiences, greatly enhanced by case stories... The unique person-centered approach described in the book is a very welcome contribution to reference manuals for people working in mental health services. Every condition is very thoroughly examined with remarkable insight into living with and seeking solutions to psychological disorders in collaboration with mental health practitioners. The strength of the insights is that it addresses behavioural aspects of mental illness in a non-judgemental and sensitive way. The discussions of each disorder provide excellent and thoughtful explanations of living with mental imbalances. If students preparing for work in the caring professions use this manual they would greatly increase their work satisfaction from enriched relationships and successful rehabilitation of their patients. The book contains no quick fixes, but rather concentrates on the growth and development of individuals collaborating with mental health providers in person-centered relationships. -- Dr. Margot Lindsay, Research Department of Mental Health Sciences * European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Notes on the Text. Preface. 1. Introduction. Part 1. Mental Health Disorders. 2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder. 3. Borderline Personality Disorder. 4. Bulimia Nervosa Disorder. 5. Depression Disorder. 6. General Anxiety Disorder. 7. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 8. Oppositional Defiant Disorder. 9. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Part 2. Mental Health Patterns. 10. Pattern of Abuse. 11. Pattern of Bullying. 12. Pattern of Compassion Fatigue. 13. Pattern of Lateral Violence. 14. Pattern of Loneliness. 15. Pattern of Loss. 16. Pattern of Self-Hatred. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisEndocrine imbalances can cause a whole host of physical and mental health problems. Yet, there is currently no definitive source of information that shows how hormones can bridge the gap between mental health and medical health modalities. This book is a bold crossover between the disciplines of medical and mental health, exploring the understanding that some of the major mental diagnoses belong not only to the field of mental health but also to that of medicine. Clients with depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, infertility, suicidality, anger and rage, fatigue, apathy, cognitive impairments, confusion, eating disorders, and poor body image may actually be presenting symptoms of hormonal disorders. Beginning with patient stories that display the devastating effects of misdiagnosis and the struggle to obtain the correct treatment, it provides members of the mental health profession with an authentic understanding of the impact of endocrine imbalances and disorders. With contributions from some of the world's most respected physicians, psychiatrists and psychotherapists, it provides accurate medical and psychological information about hormone imbalances and disorders, how to recognise the signs in patients, and how to treat them effectively. A comprehensive resource that provides all the information needed to identify endocrine disorders in patients successfully; this book will be of immeasurable value to clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, doctors, nurses and mental health clinicians.Trade Review“Linda Rio has managed to skilfully delve into the black box that guides our thoughts and feelings. With support from experts across the globe, this book covers the history, current knowledge, and future challenges in understanding the hormonal connections. I highly recommend it for anyone with immediate or remote interest into what makes us tick.” -- Shereen Ezzat, MD, Professor of Medicine & Oncology, University of TorontoThe book is divided into 15 chapters which explore further a variety of disorders and the impact of these on mental and physical health both for the individual and for the wider family network... The book not only looks at medical or genetic reasons for hormonal imbalances or dysfunction but the effects of stress and trauma that can also cause these problems. -- Vicky Cole, Play Therapist * Play for Life *As a clinical psychology student, I found this book informative and relevant in that it broadens our knowledge of pituitary related diseases and how they can be easily confused and muddled with psychological symptoms. Written by medical and mental health practitioners, each chapter opens with well-documented research, scientific evidence and case studies that associate psychological symptoms with various types of pituitary diseases or hormonal dysfunctions otherwise rarely known to psychology students. This is a good source of information for clinical psychologists... I recommend thus book to mental health professionals. -- Michelle Choi, Chinese University of Hong Kong, P.R. China * Journal of Mental Health *Table of ContentsPreface. Linda M. Rio, Marriage and Family Therapist, New Beginnings Counseling Center; Director, Professional and Public Education, Pituitary Network Association. List of Contributors. Introduction. Historical Perspectives and Modern Findings in Physical and Mental Health: The Role of the Endocrine System and the Prevalence of Pituitary Disorders. Lewis S. Blevins, Director, California Center for Pituitary Disorders, University of California, San Francisco. Linda M. Rio. 1. The History of the Pituitary. Lorin Michel, Medical Writer, Southern California. 2. Patient and Family Stories: In Their Own Words. Linda M. Rio. 3. Stress, Trauma and the Impact on the Pituitary. Eva Kassi, Assistant Professor, National University of Athens. Gregory Kaltsas, Associate Professor, National University of Athens. George Chrousos, Professor and Chairman, First Department of Pediatrics, Athens University Medical School. 4. Psychological Factors and Pituitary Disease: The Chicken and the Egg. Luis G. Sobrinho, Portuguese Cancer Institute, Lisbon, Portugal. 5. Clinical Case Studies: Endocrine and Psychological Factors Intertwined. Linda M. Rio. 6. Hormonal Disorders and the Therapist. Jamie E. Banker, Director, Counseling Psychology Masters Program, Assistant Professor of Psychology, California Lutheran University. Aimee Burke Valeras, NH Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency and Leadership Preventive Medicine Residency, Concord Hospital Family Health Center, USA. Linda M. Rio. 7. Women's Hormonal Health. Ingrid A. Rodi, Clinical Faculty, UCLA School of Medicine. 8. Men's Hormonal Health. Niloufar Ilani, Professional Staff Association, Harbor-UCLA. 9. Child and Adolescent Hormonal Health. Mitchell E. Geffner, Saban Research Institute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Patrice M. Yasuda, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Alexis Deavenport, Master Certified Health Education Specialist, Department of General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. 10. Specific Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Disorders: Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Relationship Aspects. Adriana G. Ioachimescu, Co-Director, Emory Neuroendocrine Pituitary Center. Tina Constantin, Resident Physician, J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program, Emory School of Medicine. 11. Psychiatric Perspectives in Treatment of Hormonal Disorders. Robert S. Hoffman, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA. 12. Living with and Adjusting to Endocrine Disorders. Robert Knutzen, CEO, Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder, Pituitary Network Association. 13. Multi-perspective, Doctor, Patient: Understanding the Patient from the Inside Out. Pejman Cohan, Practicing Endocrinologist, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA. Daniel Kelly, Neurosurgeon, Director, Brain Tumor Center, Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica, CA. Sharmyn McGraw, Patient Advocate and Spokesperson, John Wayne Cancer Institute, CA. 14. The Nutrition-Endocrine Connection: Out of Chaos into Balance. Carmina Cuilty-McGee, Clinical Nutritionist, Health Coach, Private Practice, USA. 15. So, Where Do We Go From Here? Linda M. Rio. Acknowledgements. Appendix A. Medical Centers Specializing in Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Disorders. Appendix B. Patient Resources. Index.

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Book Synopsis'By far the best chapters are those derived from the author's clinical experience, particularly a good account of the significant social problems experienced by those with severe OCD. There is a helpful chapter on obsessive symptoms as part of normal development, and a reasonable account of differential diagnosis. He reviews some of his own ideas, such as that of co-existent `empathy disorder', which he describes in 25% of young people with OCD. Overall, the book displays the warmth and understanding that the author has for young people with OCD, describes the need for increased awareness and recognition of this illness, and would provide a reasonable starting point for someone learning about paediatric OCD.' - European Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 'The book displays the warmth and understanding that the author has for young people with OCD, describes the need for increased awareness and recognition of this illness, and would provide a reasonable starting point for someone learning about paediatric OCD. This introductory book, richly illustrated with case examples, explains the nature and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. Written for parents and relatives as well as doctors, teachers and other professionals working with this group of patients, this book defines OCD and forms a straightforward explanation of the symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment strategies.' - Autism-Europe Link 'Per Hove Thomsen's brief, clear and accurate book places Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a condition that is still poorly understood and often missed in young people, within a spectrum. it acknowledges the torment experienced by the children and adolescents who are suffering from the disorder, as well as their families. As Thomsen says, it is important to see that the young person is the victim of an illness, which needs treatment. The book describes the illness in a way that is accessible to a wide audience of parents, teenagers and teachers. The numerous case studies will help to reduce young people's sense of isolation, and increase their understanding of their condition. Thomsen keeps psychiatric jargon to a minimum and carefully explains the terms that he does use. His emphasis on the disturbing thoughts that victims suffer is particularly helpful and likely to reduce the fear of insanity that is often a great burden to them.' - Times Educational Supplement Special Needs 'it is a compact book, easy to understand and helpful as an overview of OCD.' - Napot Journal Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is the term given to a condition characterized by recurring obsessive thoughts or actions. These thoughts or actions are involuntary and are often a response to a deep-rooted fear. This introductory book, richly illustrated with case examples, explains the nature and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. OCD has been little discussed in relation to this age group, although it is now believed that approximately 1 per cent of all children and adolescents suffers from serious obsessive disorders. Written for parents and relatives as well as doctors, teachers and other professionals working with this group of patients, From Thoughts to Obsessions defines OCD and forms a straightforward explanation of the symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment strategies. Per Hove Thomsen also examines obsessive features which may form part of normal adolescent development as well as the relationship of OCD to other psychiatric conditions.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Definition of OCD. 2. Background to the condition. 3. The clinical picture. 4. How widespread is OCD? 5. Cultural aspects of OCD. 6. Obsessive compulsive features in normal development. 7. The course of OCD. 8. OCD in relation to other mental disorders. 9. The treatment of OCD. 10. The aetiology of OCD. 11. How to find out if a child has OCD. 12. Epilogue. Index.

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Book SynopsisAttwood explains the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and how people who have been diagnosed in this way can be supported, and their strengths developed. He covers the theory of mind of those with this challenge and, as he does, his ideas broaden our perception and understanding.The video format enables the viewer to see his ideas in action.

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Book SynopsisPervasive Developmental Disorder, or PDD, is the umbrella term used to cover the whole family of autistic spectrum disorders - including autism and Asperger Syndrome. Within this group there is a subgroup called NOS - not otherwise specified - which covers the conditions which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria for autism or Asperger Syndrome. Because PDD covers such a wide spectrum, it presents very differently from child to child.Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved. They also review associated disorders such as OCD, and discuss the different treatments and therapies available.The book includes frequently-asked questions, as well as the experiences of other parents. It is accessible, informative and supportive, a practical introduction to PDD.Trade Review`Writing mainly for parents, the authors provide realistic and practical information, richly brought to life by the stories of families in which even the simplest of events (such as going shopping or cutting hair) is frighteningly complex. The theme that runs through this survey of play, language and social reciprocity is that autistic individuals have a unique world view. No form of intervention, no matter how intensively pursued, can or should change this altered perspective. Sensibly, these authors put parents at the helm of decision-making, and they describe a wide range of educational opportunities that can enable autistic individuals to function more effectively in the family, at school or at work, including techniques based on behaviour modification. It explains components of programmes such as the picture exchange communication system (PECS), applied behavioural analysis (ABA) and TEACCH. "Different methods work for different children," they write, displaying a pragmatism that is the real strength of this excellent guide.' -- Times Educational SupplementTable of ContentsPreface. 1. What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder? 2. Social Reciprocity. 3. Communication. 4. Impairment in Play Style. 5. More Characteristics. 6. The Evaluation Process. 7. What can be Done? A Medical Perspective. 8. What can be Done? An Educational Perspective. 9. Additional Options. 10. Up Close and Personal: Parents Share their Stories. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe intention for this book is to outline a framework of clinical yoga therapy practice that addresses the whole child, rather than solely their symptoms. As such, collections of behaviors and clinical symptoms that have tended to co-occur in children will be addressed. The book will explore at least five developmental stages in the growth of children and adolescents, and general guidelines of how to adapt yoga practices for children of different ages and stages. Individuals of any age who suffer from chronic pain deal with a mind-body crisis on a regular basis. The book will explore the all-consuming effects of chronic pain and how children at different ages can learn to cope with it. Yoga for mood regulation in general will be covered and as well as how to differentially apply yoga techniques when the child/teen is experiencing primarily depressive or anxious symptomatology, or eating disorders. Yoga practices for trauma will be covered by age group, since the experience of trauma is radically different from one age to the next.Sensory integration and developmental disabilities will be addressed and illustrations will be used to assist the clinician in developing yoga practices that help child/teen integrate sensory experience. Yoga practices that involve kinesthetic, auditory and visual repetition help these kids stay connected to the world around them, and bring relief from the hallucinations. A Practice Library will be a visual index of all asanas, pranayamas, and other yoga practices discussed throughout the book and the Index will cover both psychological and yogic terms used in the book.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Adaptations for developmental stages Chapter 2 Chronic Pain Chapter 3 Mood regulation, eating disorders and body image issues Chapter 4 Trauma Chapter 5 Suicidal Ideation and self-injurious behavior Chapter 6 Sensory Integration and developmental disabilities Chapter 7 Hallucinations Chapter 8 Practice Library Index

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Book SynopsisThe handbook examines the latest research and clinical advancements in assessing and treating ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) across the lifespan. It synthesizes the most current research data and trends combined with best-practice interventions to form a comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource. The handbook identifies the most relevant, effective treatments for individuals with ADHD. Key areas of coverage include: Core symptoms of ADHD in minority children. Lifestyles for children with ADHD. Digital interventions for children and adolescents with ADHD. Telemedicine to manage ADHD across the lifespan. Healthcare use and costs for adults with ADHD. The Clinical Handbook of ADHD Assessment and Treatment Across the Lifespan is an essential reference for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and other professionals across such interrelated disciplines as clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, pediatrics, and special education.Table of ContentsChapter 1 ADHD in culturally and linguistically diverse children Chapter 2 Gender Differences in Adults with ADHD Chapter 3 Autonomic Nervous System Functioning in ADHD Chapter 4 Effects of Alertness and Inhibitory Control on Adults with ADHD Chapter 5 Executive Functions and Emotional Lability in Adults with ADHD Chapter 6 Cognitive Event Related Potentials and ADHD Across the Lifespan Chapter 7 Adult Persons with ADHD and Their Lifestyle Chapter 8 Teacher knowledge of ADHD in children Chapter 9 Environmental Risk Factors for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 10 ADHD and Sleep Problems Chapter 11 ADHD Symptom Malingering and Nonmedical Drug Use in Adults Chapter 12 ADHD and Risk-Taking Behavior: Associations, Mechanisms, Interventions Chapter 13 Conduct disorder in ADHD Chapter 14 ADHD and Depression Chapter 15 Comorbid Diagnosis of ASD and ADHD: Assessment and Treatment Considerations Chapter 16 Measuring impulsivity and its underlying features in ADHD Chapter 17 School-Based Interventions and Accommodations for ADHD Chapter 18 Assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents Chapter 19 Self-report Measures for Assessing ADHD in Adults Chapter 20 Social Relationships of Individuals with ADHD Across the Lifespan Chapter 21 Group Parent Child ADHD Treatments Chapter 22 Physical Exercise to Treat ADHD Chapter 23 Telemedicine to Manage ADHD Chapter 24 Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adults with ADHD Chapter 25 Mindfulness Interventions for ADHD Chapter 26 Medications for Children and Adolescents with ADHD

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Trade Review"... für alle Ärzte und Psychotherapeuten geeignet. Aber auch Politikern und Juristen sei das Buch empfohlen ..." Deutsches Ärzteblatt 1/2005Table of ContentsII. Spezielle Traumatologie.- Allgemeine Psychotraumatologie.- Trauma und Körper.- Biologische Aspekte der posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung.- Trauma — aus der Sicht der Psychologie.- Die traumatogene Gesellschaft — Soziologie und Psychotraumatologie.- Testpsychologische Diagnostik und Gutachtensfragen nach traumatisch en Ereignissen.- Die Posttraumatische Belastungssti:irung im psychiatrischen Gutachten.- Psychopharmakologische Therapie der posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung.- Intervention und Psychotherapie.- Präklinische Maßnahmen — Krisenintervention vor Ort — Folgeprävention.- I. Allgemeines.- Trauma im Kindesalter.- Dissoziative Identitätsstörungen als Folge schwerster frühkindlicher Traumatisierungen.- Vergewaltigung und Missbrauch und deren psychische Folgen.- Politische Verfolgung und Folter — Folgen und Behandlungsansätze.- Psychologische Aspekte von Großschadensereignissen und Katastrophen.- Trauma bei den Opfern der NS-Verfolgung.- Entschädigung für seelisches Leid? Verfolgungsbedingte Gesundheitsschäden und das österreichische Opferfürsorgegesetz.

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Book SynopsisIn diesem Sammelband plädieren Autoren und Herausgeber für ein neues Verständnis von Psychotherapie: Statt dogmatischer Wissenschaftlichkeit sollte der Klient oder die Klientin mit ihren Bedürfnissen im Vordergrund stehen. Am Phänomen "Trauma und Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung" werden neue Verstehens- und Zugangswege erarbeitet, um traumabedingte Störungen zu verstehen und erfolgreich zu behandeln - und um diese Erkenntnisse zukünftig auf andere Störungsbilder zu übertragen.Table of ContentsPsychodynamische Psychotherapie und Traumabehandlung: Definition und Einführung - Integrative psychotherapeutische Diagnostik bei Traumatisierungen und PTBS - Chronischer Streß auf Ebene der Molekularbiologie und Neurobiochemie - Neurobiologie der Posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung - Perspektiven und Praxis der Integrativen Leib- und Bewegungstherapie - Neue Bindungen wagen: Personzentrierte und beziehungsorientierte Therapie bei komplexer Traumatisierung - Stabilisierung in der Traumaadaptierten Tanz- und Ausdruckstherapie - Vom Psycho-Therapeuten zum Symptom-Techniker? - Traumatherapie aus dem Blickwinkel der Integrative Therapie

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Table of ContentsI Syndyastische Sexualtherapie als biopsychosoziales und fächerübergreifendes Therapiekonzept der Sexualmedizin 1 Was meint 'Syndyastisch'? 2 Was verbindet die Syndyastische Sexualtherapie und die klassische Sexualtherapie? 3 Was ist Syndyastische Sexualtherapie nicht? 4 Wer profitiert von Syndyastischer Sexualtherapie? 5 Was soll erreicht werden? 6 Welche theoretische Basis hat die Syndyastische Sexualtherapie? 7 Wie funktioniert die Syndyastische Sexualtherapie? 8 Welche persönlichen Voraussetzungen des Therapeuten sind erforderlich ? 9 Wo liegen die Grenzen der Syndyastischen Sexualtherapie ? II Theoretische Grundlagen der Syndyastischen Sexualtherapie 10 Dimensionen menschlicher Sexualität 11 Das Syndyastische System des Gehirns 12 Das Lustsystem des Gehirns 13 Verknüpfungen zwischen Syndyastischem System und Lustsystem III Praxis der Syndyastischen Sexualtherapie 14 Einleitung 15 Voraussetzungen -- Ziele -- Wege 16 Anamnese -- Diagnose -- Therapie 16.1 Das Erstgespräch 16.1.1 Schwerpunkt: Psychosoziale Grundbedürfnisse 16.1.2 Schwerpunkt Bedeutungserleben 16.1.3 Schwerpunkt Kommunikation 16.1.4 Schwerpunkt Sexualität (Exploration des sexuellen Erlebens und Verhaltens) 16.1.5 Schwerpunkt Lebensgeschichte 16.2 Erleben erfüllter Grundbedürfnisse und Verknüpfung mit sexueller Erregung und Lust 16.2.1 Allgemeine Kommunikation 16.2.2 Sexuelle Kommunikation 16.3 Symptomatik und spezielle Therapieaspekte bei sexuellen Funktionsstörungen der Frau 16.3.1 Störungen der Appetenz 16.3.2 Störungen der Erregung 16.3.3 Störungen des Orgasmus 16.3.4 Dyspareunie 16.3.5 Vaginismus 16.4 Symptomatik und spezielle Therapieaspekte bei sexuellen Funktionsstörungendes Mannes 16.4.1 Störungen der Appetenz 16.4.2 Erektionsstörungen 16.4.3 Störungen des Orgasmus 16.4.4 Dyspareunie 16.5 Unterstützende Medikamente oder Hilfsmittel 16.5.1 Therapieoptionen bei Erektionsstörungen 16.5.2 Therapieoptionen bei Orgasmusstörungen 16.6 Besondere Therapiesituationen 16.7 Unerwartete Erweiterungen der Therapie IV Weitere Indikationen für die Syndyastische Sexualtherapie 17 Unerfüllter Kinderwunsch 18 Sexualität und Partnerschaft im Alter 18.1 Altersveränderungen der Sexualfunktion bei der Frau 18.2 Altersveränderungen der Sexualfunktion beim Mann 18.3 Das alternde Paar 19 Krankheits- und behandlungsbedingte Sexualstörungen 20 Sexuelle Präferenz- und Verhaltensstörungen 21 Geschlechtsidentitätsstörungen

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Book SynopsisDie psychosoziale Rehabilitation Krebskranker ist ein Thema von standig wachsender Bedeutung. Die fachgerechte psychosoziale Nachsorge erfordert jedoch auch eine intensive systematische Rehabilitationsforschung. Deutsche und internationale Psychoonkologen und Rehabilitationsforscher stellen in diesem Buch aktuelle Entwicklungen auf diesem Gebiet vor. Das Themenspektrum umfasst Forschungsstrategien, Krankheitsbewaltigung, Lebensqualitat, soziale Unterstutzung, Bedarf an psychosozialer Hilfe sowie die Gestaltung von psychologischen Interventionen im Verlauf von Krebserkrankungen. Forschungsgruppen informieren uber verschiedene, vom Bundesministerium fur Forschung und Technologie geforderte Projekte mit den Schwerpunkten "Krankheitsverarbeitung und -bewaltigung", "Belastung von in der Onkologie tatigen Berufsgruppen" und "Versorgungsmodelle und Versorgungsstrukturen". Die Darstellung der Forschungsansatze und -strukturen, der inhaltlichen Zielrichtung der Projekte, zeigt eindrucksvoll die Entwicklungsmoglichkeiten dieses Forschungsbereiches auf. Arzten, Psychologen und Soziologen in Forschung und Praxis bietet das Buch einen aktuellen Uberblick zum Stand der psychosozialen Forschung in der Rehabilitation Krebskranker.Table of Contents1: Aktuelle Trends in der Krebsrehabilitation und Psychoonkologie.- Einige Überlegungen zu praktischen Aspekten und Problemen der Forschung zur Krebsrehabilitation.- Psychologische Aspekte der Bewältigung einer Krebserkrankung.- Lebensqualität und Krebsbehandlung.- Die Rolle des Ehepartners als emotionale Stütze des Krebspatienten.- Ätiologie und Therapie der psychologischen Nebenwirkungen von Chemotherapie bei Krebs: kritischer Überblick und Diskussion.- Schmerzen bei Krebserkrankungen — Bedeutung, Behandlung und Bewältigung.- Bedarf an psychosozialer Versorgung von Tumorpatienten. Theoretische Aspekte zum Begriff des Bedarfs und die Problematik der Bedarfsplanung.- Bedarf an psychosozialer Betreuung von Krebskranken und Anforderungen an die psychosoziale Personalfortbildung.- Wechselwirkungen zwischen Rehabilitation und Prävention: Implikationen für die künftige Forschung zur Rehabilitation bei Krebserkrankungen.- 2: Förderschwerpunkt „Rehabilitation von Krebskranken“.- 2.1 Einführung und Überblick.- 2.2 Vorhaben zur Krankheitsverarbeitung und Krankheitsbewältigung.- Elemente subjektiver Krankheitstheorien: ihre Bedeutung für die Krankheitsbewältigung, soziale Interaktion und Rehabilitation von Krebskranken.- Affektive und kognitive Verarbeitung des Krankheitsgeschehens krebskranker Patienten.- Krankheitsverarbeitung und Möglichkeiten psychosozialer Hilfen bei verschiedenen Gruppen erwachsener Krebskranker. Eine vergleichende Querschnitt- und Verlaufsuntersuchung.- Belastungsverarbeitung bei Krebskranken in der Rezidiv- und Metastasierungsphase, ihre Bedeutung für Therapie und Nachsorge. Eine methodenintegrative Längsschnittstudie.- Rehabilitation von Patienten mit Non-Hodgkin-Lymphomen: Kontrollierbarkeit, Bewältigungsverhalten und Rehabilitationsergebnis.- 2.3 Vorhaben zu Belastungen bei in der Onkologie tätigen Berufsgruppen.- Psychosoziale Belastungen bei Ärzten/Ärztinnen und Krankenpflegekräften im Krankenhaus.- Belastungen und Belastungsverarbeitung bei onkologisch tätigen Ärzten und Pflegekräften.- 2.4 Vorhaben zu Versorgungsmodellen und Versorgungsstrukturen.- Evaluation eines psychosozialen Versorgungsmodells im Rahmen der stationären internistischen Akutversorgung onkologischer Patienten.- Verknüpfung von ambulanter und stationärer Behandlung durch Förderung der Beziehung zwischen Krebskranken und sozialem Umfeld im Rahmen einer onkologischen Tagesklinik.- Der Krebskranke in seiner Familie: wechselseitige Belastung und Unterstützung. Psychosoziale Bedingungen und Auswirkungen ambulanter Tumortherapie.- Evaluation von Rehabilitationsmaßnahmen bei Krebspatienten. Zentrale Fragen und erste Ergebnisse eines Forschungsprojekts.- Inanspruchnahme von Nachbetreuungsmaßnahmen für Brustkrebspatientinnen.- Kosten-Wirksamkeits-Analyse der Rehabilitation Krebskranker. Einige Anmerkungen zur Effizienzmessung.- 2.5 Vorhaben zur Erprobung von psychosozialèn Versorgungskonzepten und Interventionsstrategien.- 2.6 Rehabilitation von Krebskranken — Bilanz eines Förderschwerpunkts nach drei Jahren.

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Book SynopsisKeine Angst vor der Prüfung! Die schriftlichen Prüfungen zum Psychologischen Psychotherapeuten oder Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeuten stehen an. Und damit auch die Prüfungsvorbereitung mit den „Prüfungsfragen Psychotherapie“! 400 Fragen ... Abgedeckt ist der offizielle Gegenstandskatalog der schriftlichen Prüfungen nach dem Psychotherapeutengesetz. Orientiert an den Prüfungsfragen des Instituts für Medizinische und Pharmazeutische Prüfungsfragen (IMPP). Neu in der 5. Auflage: vollständige Überarbeitung, 50 neue Aufgaben.... lauter richtige Antworten Ausführliche Antwortkommentare von zweien, die es wissen müssen: Die Autorinnen verfügen über langjährige Erfahrung in der Durchführung von Prüfungsrepetitorien. Alle Aufgabenformate der Prüfung: Multiple-Choice, Freitextaufgaben, Aufgabenfolgen zu einem Fallbeispiel. Lösungen nachvollziehen statt stures Auswendiglernen. Geschrieben für Ausbildungskandidaten zum Psychologischen Psychotherapeuten und Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeuten Gelassen in die Prüfung gehen, sicher bestehenTable of ContentsI Fragen: 1 Psychologische und biologische Grundlagen der Psychotherapie (einschließlich entwicklungspsychologischer Aspekte).- 2 Konzepte über Entstehung, Aufrechterhaltung und Verlauf psychischer Störungen und psychisch mitbedingter Krankheiten.- 3 Diagnostik, Differenzialdiagnostik und Indikationsstellung psychischer Störungen.- 4 Psychische Störungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter.- 5 Intra- und interpersonelle Aspekte psychischer und psychisch mitbedingter Störungen in Paarbeziehungen, Familien und Gruppen.- 6 Prävention und Rehabilitation.- 7 Medizinische Grundkenntnisse.- 8 Pharmakologische Grundkenntnisse.- 9 Methoden wissenschaftlich anerkannter psychotherapeutischer Verfahren.- 10 Dokumentation und Evaluation psychotherapeutischer Behandlungsverläufe.- 11 Berufsethik und Berufsrecht, medizinische und psychosoziale Versorgungssysteme, Organisationsstrukturen des Arbeitsfeldes, Kooperation mit Ärzten und anderen Berufsgruppen.- II Antworten: 12 Antworten zu Kapitel 1.- 13 Antworten zu Kapitel 2.- 14 Antworten zu Kapitel 3.- 15 Antworten zu Kapitel 4.- 16 Antworten zu Kapitel 5.- 17 Antworten zu Kapitel 6.- 18 Antworten zu Kapitel 7.- 19 Antworten zu Kapitel 8.- 20 Antworten zu Kapitel 9.- 21 Antworten zu Kapitel 10.- 22 Antworten zu Kapitel 11.

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Book SynopsisThe European Organization for Research into Cancer Treatment (OERTC), founded in 1962 initially under the name Groupe Europeen de Chimiotherapie Anti­ cancereuse (GECA), is an extramural European Institute for collecting, co-ordinating and encouraging the work of scientists researching into cancer treatment at 16 European institutes: 3 in W. Germany, 2 in Italy, 2 in Belgium, 3 in the Netherlands, 2 in the United Kingdom, 1 in Switzerland and 3 in France. The first President of OERTC was Professor GEORGES MATHE, now succeeded by Professor SILVIO GARATTINI of Milan. The organization has a Board of 20 Directors, responsible for co-ordinating the entire range of activities and guiding research and experimental studies on animals, also the first human trials of new therapeutic agents which have been fully tested on animals. The Co-operating Groups carry out com­ plementary testing involving large numbers of patients. Thus, OER TC is not a "learned society" but an agency for co-ordinating work. OER TC's annual plenary meeting for 1968 was held in Paris on 22nd and 23rd March. It was given over to an intensive study of the scientific basis of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer in man. These two working sessions brought together members of all groups, both directing and co-operating. The first day was in effect a teaching seminar, open to all practitioners wishing to use chemotherapy in cancer, and explaining the scientific basis of such treatment. This seminar constitutes the present monograph.Table of ContentsAnti-Cancer Agents. Their Detection by Screening Tests and their Mechanism of Action.- Extracellular Factors Affecting the Response of Tumours to Chemotherapeutic Agents.- Intracellular Factors Influencing the Response of Tumours to Chemotherapeutic Agents.- Chemotherapy and Immune Reactions.- Dose Schedules and Modes of Administration of Chemotherapeutic Agents in Man.- The Methodology of Controlled Clinical Trials.- Biological Basis of Hormonal Therapy of Cancer.- Operational Research in Cancer Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy in the Strategy of Cancer Treatment.

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Book SynopsisEinleitung: Forschungsanlass.- Die Perspektive von Familien häuslich beatmeter Kinder und Jugendlicher Theorie und Stand der Forschung.- Forschungsgegenstand.- Methodologie und Methode.- Empirische Ergebnisse - Zu Hause als Familie zusammenbleiben.- Implikationen für die Forschung und Praxis.- Literaturverzeichnis.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch bietet Orientierung, wie Suchtentstehung mit einer wirksamen, evidenzbasierten Praxis begegnet werden kann. Es klärt Begriffe der Evidenzbasierung/Evidenzgenerierung in der Suchtprävention und definiert deren praktische und forschungsmethodologische Möglichkeiten und Grenzen. Geschrieben für Fachkräfte aller Disziplinen in Praxis und Forschung der Suchthilfe.Table of ContentsKölner Memorandum: Evidenzbasierung in der Suchtprävention.- Stand der evidenzbasierten Suchtprävention.- Geschichte der Suchtprävention.- Evidenzbasierte Suchtprävention aus systemtheoretischer Perspektive.- Evidenzbasierte Medizin: Vorbild für die Suchtprävention?- Suchtprävention in Österreich.- Intuition in der Praxis.- Mythos einer rationalen Effektivitätsforschung.- Probleme und Perspektiven der Suchtpräventionsforschung.- Herausforderungen in der Evidenzgenerierung suchtpräventiver Maßnahmen.- Transfer und Implementation.

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Book SynopsisInnere und äußere Konflikte bringen uns allzu oft an den Rand der Überforderung und übersteigen unsere Kräfte. Aber wie auch immer wir natürlicherweise agieren - ob konfliktscheu mit Helfersyndrom, kämpferisch mit Siegermentalität oder als Elefant mit guter Absicht im Porzellanladen - wir können Konflikte in den Griff bekommen. Ob wir nun zum sozialen, zum Ordnungsstruktur- oder zum Erkenntnistyp gehören, es gibt für jeden Persönlichkeitstyp passende Strategien, um mit Konflikten klug umzugehen. Welcher Typ in welche Konfliktsituationen gerät und wie er damit umgeht, schildert Ruth Enzler Denzler anhand von eindrücklichen Geschichten aus ihrem breiten praxisbezogenen, psychologischen Fundus - mit großem Gespür für ein sensibles Thema und immer wieder auch mit einem Augenzwinkern. "In meinem letzten Buch Keine Angst vor Montagmorgen habe ich ansatzweise begonnen, Menschen die psychologische Seite des Alltags – Probleme und Lösungsansätze - in Form von Kurzgeschichten Fachpersonen näher zu bringen. Das führe ich mit diesem Buch weiter fort und eröffne damit auch einem psychologisch interessierten Laienpublikum den Zugang. Die Psychologie ist, in kürzester Form erklärt, die Lehre vom menschlichen Erleben und Verhalten. Und natürlich erlebt und interpretiert jeder von uns die Dinge unterschiedlich und jeder hat seine eigene Sicht auf die Welt. Daraus resultiert sein individuelles Verhalten, leiten sich Empfinden, unterschiedliche Ängste, Bedürfnisse, Motive und Lebensthemen ab. Und dies führt wiederum zu unterschiedlichen Konfliktsituationen, die für die einzelnen Akteure Stress auslösend sind und die Lebensqualität stark einschränken können. In meinen beiden früheren Büchern habe ich auf wissenschaftlicher Basis drei verschiedene Persönlichkeitstypen herausgearbeitet, auf die ich mich auch in diesem Buch beziehe. Diesmal sollen psychologische Einsichten anhand von Geschichten auf neue, spannende Art und in gut nachzuvollziehender Weise vermittelt werden."​ Table of ContentsWie Menschen des sozialen Typs mit Konflikten umgehen.- Wie Menschen des Ordnungsstrukturtyps mit Konflikten umgehen.- Wie Menschen des Erkenntnistyps mit Konflikten umgehen.- Die drei Persönlichkeitstypen, ihre spezifische Konfliktsituation und Lösungsstrategien.- Anhang: Fragebogen.- Literatur.- Adressen und Links.

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Book SynopsisTeil I: Theoretische Grundlagen.- 1. Der kreative Weg zur inneren Stärke: Kunst als Ausdruck und Bewältigung.- 2. Kreative Selbstentfaltung durch Kunst und Ausdruck.- 3. Resilienz.- Teil II: Praktische Umsetzung und Methoden.- 4. Praktische Übungen und Workshops für Jugendliche.- 5. Die Farben der Seele.- 6. Evaluationsmethoden und Erfolgskriterien.- 7. Integration von Peer Support und Gruppendynamik.- Teil III: Implementierung, Nachhaltigkeit und Zukunftsperspektiven.- 8. Ethik und Sicherheit in Kunsttherapieprojekten wie dem Lebenskünstler-Programm.- 9. Implementierung in Bildungseinrichtungen und sozialen Institutionen.- 10. Langfristige Auswirkungen und Nachhaltigkeit.- 11. Zukunftsperspektiven und Weiterentwicklung des Lebenskünstlerkonzepts.- 12. Kreativer Ausdruck: Theater, Musik und Lyrik als Bühne der Emotionen.

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Book SynopsisEllen Bassuk, MD is a psychiatrist, researcher, clinician, and advocate. With a career spanning five decades, Dr. Bassuk has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of mental health, particularly in the context of homelessness and vulnerable populations, especially families and children. She previously served as associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School for almost four decades. Dr. Bassuk founded the National Center on Family Homelessness in 1988, and later C4 Innovations. She has written more than 150 peer reviewed articles, monographs, and books. An American Psychiatric Association Distinguished Life Fellow, her work has garnered recognition and awards, including an honorary doctorate in public service from Northeastern University, the Blanche F. Ittleson Award for the Promotion of Children's Mental Health, and the American Psychological Association Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award.Daniel Schoonover is a devoted animal lover and volunteer, committed to supporting overlooked creatures and communities. With hands-on experience in herpetology and marine life careincluding work at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium and the MSPCAhe has spent much of his life nurturing the world. Currently studying at the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Daniel is deepening his knowledge of spirituality, recovery, and wellness while continuing his exploration of herpetology. He also volunteers at a food back, plays electric guitar, and practices martial arts. Whether caring for animals or helping others, Daniel is dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

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Book SynopsisWe live in an age of obsession. But obsession is not only a phenomenon of modern existence: it is a medical category. Beginning with the roots of the disease in demonic possession and its secular successors, this work traces the evolution of obsessive behavior from a social and religious fact of life into a medical and psychiatric problem.Trade Review"This is an engaging book which I read with considerable - dare I say, obsessive? - enjoyment.... The book is laced with rich examples exemplifying obsessional people and their work." - Christine Purdon, Times Higher Education "Intellectually bold and constantly insightful.... Manages to link Moby-Dick and the TV show Monk." - Julia Keller, Chicago Tribune "Those with a keen interest in (or perhaps an obsession with) obsession and its place in human culture will enjoy Davis's book." - Melinda Wenner, Scientific American Mind "If you should pick up the book expecting an obsessively thorough discourse, you won't be disappointed. But Davis is a fine writer, and he grabs the reader at the outset by confessing his own childhood rituals." - Deanna Isaacs, Chicago Reader "Beautifully written and impeccably - perhaps obsessively - researched: important reading for anyone interested in inescapable fascinations." - Kirkus Reviews "A witty and interesting historical tour of a fascinating subject." - Ian Brooks, Nature"

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Book SynopsisWe live in an age of obsession. But obsession is not only a phenomenon of modern existence: it is a medical category. Beginning with the roots of the disease in demonic possession and its secular successors, this work traces the evolution of obsessive behavior from a social and religious fact of life into a medical and psychiatric problem.Trade Review"This is an engaging book which I read with considerable - dare I say, obsessive? - enjoyment.... The book is laced with rich examples exemplifying obsessional people and their work." - Christine Purdon, Times Higher Education "Intellectually bold and constantly insightful.... Manages to link Moby-Dick and the TV show Monk." - Julia Keller, Chicago Tribune "Those with a keen interest in (or perhaps an obsession with) obsession and its place in human culture will enjoy Davis's book." - Melinda Wenner, Scientific American Mind "If you should pick up the book expecting an obsessively thorough discourse, you won't be disappointed. But Davis is a fine writer, and he grabs the reader at the outset by confessing his own childhood rituals." - Deanna Isaacs, Chicago Reader "Beautifully written and impeccably - perhaps obsessively - researched: important reading for anyone interested in inescapable fascinations." - Kirkus Reviews "A witty and interesting historical tour of a fascinating subject." - Ian Brooks, Nature"

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