Clinical psychology Books

Book SynopsisA third edition offering a comprehensive insight into the challenges of running a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) ward, providing guidance on how these challenges can be dealt with and overcome. Thoroughly revised with new content, a valuable resource for all mental health professionals responsible for treating PICU patients.

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Book SynopsisFully updated to reflect the latest developments, the third edition of Research Methods In Clinical Psychology offers a comprehensive introduction to the various methods, approaches, and strategies for conducting research in the clinical psychology field.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition x 1 Introduction: The Research Process 1 The Research Process 3 2 Perspectives on Research 5 Philosophical Issues 6 What is Research? 6 What is Science? 12 Social and Political Issues 17 Professional Issues 18 The Intuitive Practitioner 19 The Scientist-Practitioner 20 The Applied Scientist 20 The Local Clinical Scientist 21 The Evidence-Based Practitioner 22 The Clinical Scientist 22 The Practice-Based Evidence Model 23 Comparison of Models 23 Implications for Clinical Training 24 Personal Issues 24 Why Do Clinical Psychologists Do Research? 25 Why Don’t Clinical Psychologists Do Research? 26 Weighing up the Pros and Cons of Doing Research 27 Chapter Summary 27 Further Reading 28 Questions for Reflection 28 3 Doing the Groundwork 29 Formulating the Research Questions 30 Choosing the Topic 31 Developing the Questions 32 Hypothesis-testing versus Exploratory Research Questions 33 Some Types of Research Question 34 Literature Review 37 The Proposal 41 Funding 44 The Politics of Research in Applied Settings 45 Access 45 Responding to Doubts 46 Authorship 48 Chapter Summary 48 Further Reading 49 Questions for Reflection 49 4 Foundations of Quantitative Measurement 50 The Process of Measurement 52 Domains of Variables 52 Measuring Psychological Constructs 52 Measurement Sources and Approaches 54 Foundations of Quantitative Methods 54 Positivism 55 Psychometric Theory 58 Definitions 58 Reliability 60 Reliability Statistics 62 Validity 64 Generalizability Theory 67 Item Response Theory 68 Utility 69 Standards for Reliability and Validity 70 Chapter Summary and Conclusions 71 Further Reading 71 Questions for Reflection 72 5 Foundations of Qualitative Methods 73 Historical Background 75 Philosophical Background 76 Phenomenology 77 Social Constructionism 79 Families of Qualitative Approaches 84 Thematic Analysis Approaches 84 Narrative Approaches 87 Language-Based Approaches 88 Ethnographic Approaches 90 Ways of Evaluating Qualitative Studies 91 Conclusion: Choosing and Combining Methods 92 Chapter Summary 94 Further Reading 94 Questions for Reflection 95 6 Self-Report Methods 96 Mode of Administration 99 Open-ended and Closed-ended Questions 100 Qualitative Self-report Methods 101 Types of Qualitative Interview 102 Interview Schedule 103 Interviewing Style 105 Quantitative Self-report Methods 109 Questionnaire Design 110 Chapter Summary 118 Further Reading 119 Questions for Reflection 119 7 Observation 120 Qualitative Observation 122 Participant Observation 122 Text-based Research 126 Quantitative Observation 128 Background 129 Procedures for Conducting Observations 130 Reliability and Validity Issues 134 Chapter Summary 135 Further Reading 136 Questions for Reflection 136 8 Foundations of Design 137 Nonexperimental Designs 138 Descriptive Designs 138 Correlational Designs 139 Experimental Designs 142 Cook and Campbell’s Validity Analysis 144 Nonrandomized Designs 146 Randomized Designs 152 Conclusion: Choosing a Research Design 159 Chapter Summary 159 Further Reading 160 Questions for Reflection 161 9 Small]N Designs 162 Historical Background 163 Single-case Experimental Designs 165 Procedure 165 AB Design 166 Reversal (or ABAB) Design 167 Multiple-baseline Design 168 Changing-Criterion Design 169 Data Analysis 169 Generalization 169 Naturalistic Case-study Designs 170 Narrative Case Studies 170 Systematic Case Studies 171 Time-Series Designs 175 Conclusion 175 Chapter Summary 176 Further Reading 176 Questions for Reflection 177 10 The Participants: Sampling and Ethics 178 Sampling 179 The Target Population 181 Bias and Representativeness 182 Sample Size 183 Alternative Approaches to Sampling and Generalizability 185 Summary and Conclusion 187 Ethical Issues 188 Informed Consent 189 Harms and Benefits 191 Privacy and Confidentiality 192 Ethics Self-study Exercise 193 Ethics Committees 194 Chapter Summary 196 Further Reading 196 Questions for Reflection 197 11 Evaluation Research 198 What is Evaluation? 199 The Sociopolitical Context 201 Preparation for Evaluating a Service 203 Aims and Objectives 204 The Impact Model 205 The Target Population 205 Estimating the Extent of the Target Problem in the Target Population 206 Needs Assessment 207 Delivery System Design 208 Monitoring the Process of Service Delivery 209 Coverage and Bias 210 Service Implementation 211 Outcome Evaluation 212 Client Satisfaction Surveys 213 Patient-focused Research and Outcomes Management 213 Cost-effectiveness 214 Chapter Summary 215 Further Reading 216 Questions for Reflection 216 12 Analysis, Interpretation, and Dissemination 217 Qualitative Data Analysis 218 Within-case and Cross-case Analysis 219 Preliminaries to Qualitative Data Analysis 219 Processes in Qualitative Data Analysis 221 Good Practice in Qualitative Analysis 224 Quantitative Data Analysis 224 Data Entry 224 Data Checking 225 Data Reduction 225 Data Exploration 226 Statistical Significance Testing for Answering the Research Questions 227 Analyzing the Strength and Significance of Quantitative Effects 227 Interpretation 232 Contributions to Knowledge: Understanding the Meaning of the Findings 232 Methodological Issues: Strengths and Limitations of the Study 233 Scientific and Practical Implications 235 Dissemination 236 Writing up 237 Publication 238 Authorship Issues 239 Utilization 240 The End 240 Chapter Summary 241 Further Reading 241 Questions For Reflection 242 13 Epilogue 243 Methodological Pluralism 243 Appraising Research 244 Combining Research with Practice 246 Some Images of Research 247 Questions for Reflection 248 References 249 Author Index 277 Subject Index 287

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Book SynopsisThis practical, how-to handbook provides essential resources to help clinicians and other professionals assess mental capacity in key decisions. The book illustrates the basics of capacity assessments before discussing a variety of complex issues of which professionals will need to be aware. Offering expertise from a multi-disciplinary perspective, the book provides hands-on coverage of mental capacity law (concentrating on England and Wales). This book is accompanied by online resources including semi-structured interviews and a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) questionnaire which can be downloaded and used for clinical cases, as well as further examples, information and tips. Please visit www.assessingcapacity.com. Chapters are written by a variety of different professionals with extensive experience in the assessment of mental capacity. Coverage includes: Explanations of mental capacity law and how to put it into practice across a range of settings, services and populations A how to approach for administering assessments of mental capacity both for professionals who are new to the area and for more experienced professionals Information on practical aspects of assessing mental capacity for commonly occurring decisions and for more specialist and complex decisions Consideration of the best interests process and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). With easily accessible information, case studies, examples from case law and internationally relevant discussions on ethical issues, this is the perfect companion to help busy professionals understand complex concepts relating to mental capacity.Trade Review"A really useful summary of the relevant information and legal guidance coupled with practical tips, cautionary notes and points to remember when assessing mental capacity. It provides illustrative examples of common decisions in clinical practice and discusses complex situations such as high risk decisions, the ‘frontal lobe paradox’, and refusals to engage with the assessment of mental capacity. This book will be a helpful resource for practitioners both for those new to assessments of mental capacity and for those with more experience." – Dr Camilla Herbert, Consultant Clinical NeuropsychologistTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1. Getting StartedChapter 1. Mental Capacity Past, Present and Future: An Overview Chapter 2. Some Basic Concepts of the Mental Capacity Act (2005): What You Need to KnowChapter 3. Legal Perspectives on Practical Capacity ConcernsChapter 4. International Perspectives on Mental Capacity LawPart 2. Factors to ConsiderChapter 5. Psychosocial Aspects of Decision-Making and the Assessment of Mental CapacityChapter 6. A Functional Perspective to Information Gathering, Risk Assessment and Insight-BuildingChapter 7. Information Relevant to the Decision: Deciding What the Person Needs to Know, and to What Extent, in Order to be Able to Make a DecisionChapter 8. Introducing a Capacity Assessment to the Person, Family and CarersChapter 9. How to Provide Relevant Information and Enhance Mental CapacityChapter 10. Capacity Assessment and Cognitive ImpairmentChapter 11. Communication in the Context of Assessing Mental CapacityChapter 12. Using a Semi-Structured Interview to Assess CapacityPart 3. Specific Decisions and ConditionsChapter 13. Capacity to Consent to Medical Procedures Chapter 14. Advance Care PlanningChapter 15. Capacity Assessment for Swallowing Disorders and Feeding ManagementChapter 16. Assessing Capacity in Relation to a Change of Residence or Accommodation and Care NeedsChapter 17. Assessing Capacity to Consent to Sexual RelationsChapter 18. Assessing Capacity to Manage Financial AffairsChapter 19. Assessing Capacity in Relation to Signing a Tenancy AgreementChapter 20. The Courtroom: Capacity to Litigate, Fitness to Plead and Fitness to be a WitnessChapter 21. Assessing the Mental Capacity of People Living with Dementia: Getting Practice RightPart 4. Complex SituationsChapter 22. What to do When Someone Says One Thing, but Does Another: Capacity to Make a Decision and Put it Into PracticeChapter 23. Assessment of Mental Capacity to Make High-Risk DecisionsChapter 24. Assessing Mental Capacity When the Decision Needs to be Made UrgentlyChapter 25. Mental Capacity Assessment: What to do When Someone is Refusing to Engage or is AmbivalentChapter 26. Changes in Capacity Over Time and in Different SituationsChapter 27. Involving Friends, Family and Other Professionals in the Assessment of Mental Capacity and the Best Interests Process and Dealing with Any Potential ConflictPart 5. Issues related to the Mental Capacity Act (2005)Chapter 28. Capacity Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and the Liberty Protection SafeguardsChapter 29. Best Interests DecisionsChapter 30. The Mental Capacity Act’s Interaction with Other LegislationPart 6. Additional ConsiderationsChapter 31. Ethical Issues in Capacity Assessments and their OutcomesChapter 32. Assessing Capacity for the Court or as an Independent Practitioner Chapter 33. Teaching and Training Capacity AssessorsAppendices

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Book SynopsisThis book shows new and experienced therapists how to use meaningful therapeutic material in art, stories and play to facilitate shifts in outlook and behavior. Using a wide variety of case studies, Dr. Pernicano lays out a framework for problem clarification, conceptualization, trauma-informed intervention, and positive therapeutic outcome with clients across the lifespan. Case examples include working with clients suffering from dissociation, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, adjustment to life change, grief and loss, and/or panic attacks. Replete with client-generated illustrations as well as practical tips and strategies, Using, Art, Stories, and Play in Trauma-Informed Treatment teaches therapists how to think conceptually, plan systemically and intervene flexibly to improve treatment outcomes for diverse clients.Trade Review"Using Stories, Art, and Play in Trauma-Informed Treatment is the latest gem by Dr. Pernicano, reflecting her many years of expertise in trauma treatment across the lifespan. This unique volume utilizes the client's voice through metaphor, art, and play as reflected in a rich cornucopia of case studies. Clinicians can easily delve into evidence-informed trauma approaches that will enhance their treatment repertoire. Rich samples of child, teen, and adult client art, sandtray, and metaphor enliven powerful and moving case studies. This is an important volume for clinicians, regardless of level of training, to have in their professional library."Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, MA, MSEd, RPT-S, past president and founder emeritus, New York Association of Play Therapy, and director of clinical training and the APA-accredited doctoral internship, Astor Services for Children and Families, Rhinebeck, New York"Dr. Pernicano has once again created a unique resource that all trauma-informed practitioners can immediately apply to their work with clients across the lifespan. Detailed case examples bring Pernicano’s methods to life and illustrate just how meaningful stories and creative interventions can positively impact a wide range of challenges, including abuse, grief, addiction, and attachment problems. The framework and practical concepts presented in this user-friendly book will help both new and experienced therapists individualize treatment through the use of stories that not only engage clients but also effectively enhance their emotional reparation and recovery."Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT, executive director, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Louisville, Kentucky"A clearly written, comprehensive description of the role of metaphors and stories in the treatment of trauma across the ages. Highly recommended!"Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S, professor emeritus of psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, and cofounder and director, The Association for Play Therapy, Clovis, California"Pat Pernicano is a clinician who speaks from the heart. She blends evidence, art, play, and stories to understand and communicate therapy’s most important trauma-informed messages to the most important and often the most vulnerable: kids, teens, and adults suffering from trauma. Packed with case examples, playful interventions, pragmatic approaches, and illustrative art and metaphors, this book guides the reader through integrative approaches for maximizing effectiveness in therapy. Don’t miss out on this treasure."George W. Burns, PhD, adjunct professor of psychology, Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, Australia, and author of eight books, including 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being"What is unusual about this book is the juxtaposition of metaphor/storytelling and a wide range of trauma cases. It is also unique in presenting child, adolescent, and adult cases. This book describes a wealth of case material within clearly articulated case conceptualizations. In addition, there is sufficient detail of the techniques used—including pictures, metaphors, and stories—that the reader can easily apply the technique in their own practice. This book is a worthwhile read for beginning and seasoned therapists alike."Helen Benedict, PhD, RPT-S, professor of psychology and director of clinical training, Baylor University, Waco, TexasTable of ContentsForeword Helen Benedict Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: The Tools of the Trade 1. The Building Blocks of Communication 2. Mining for Gold with Milton Erickson 3. Constructing with Metaphor and Stories 4. The Blueprint of Trauma-Informed Treatment 5. The Integrative Tool Bag Part II: Case Examples and Applications 6. Overview of Case Development Child Cases Using Stories, Art and Play 7. The Bloodthirsty Bats: A Case of Child Sexual Abuse 8. The Alligator Eyes: A Case of Complicated Grief 9. The Boy Whose Sister Said "Fuck:" A Case of Parental Drug Overdose 10. Feed the Alligator: A Case of Sibling Trauma Intervention 11. The House with Many Rooms: A Case of Child Dissociation 12. The Mom of Many Colors: A Case of the Impact of Parental Substance Abuse 13. The Boy with a Hungry Heart: A Case of Maternal Neglect and Abandonment 14. The Wounded Elephant: A Case of Emotional Wounding Adolescent Cases Using Stories, Art and Play 15. Tell Me Who I Am: A Case of Grief and Identity 16. The Zodiac Queen: A Case of Adolescent Dissociation Adult Cases Using Stories, Art and Play 17. The Girl Behind the Brick Wall: A Case of Anxious Avoidant Attachment 18. The Girl Who Lost Her Voice: A Case of Sexual Trauma 19. Grief and the 4 Stones: A Case of the Woman Who Chose to NOT Move On 20. The Mermaid Who Forgot: A Case of Pending Loss 21. The Woman Who Got Rid of a Leech: A Case of Relationship Choices Appendix: Resources for Trauma Informed Care Insert: The Meaning of Color in Client Art

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Book SynopsisThis volume offers a collection of ten case studies from clinical social workers who work in the field of sexual trauma, with the objective of challenging and informing social work practice with survivors and perpetrators of sexual trauma. These steps are meant to help the process of treatment by breaking down the experience of trauma to a set of steps and interventions aimed at resolving traumatic symptoms within a given time frame. Our text seeks to challenge the tendency towards reductionism inherent in the dominant social paradigm by encouraging the development of a phenomenological and interdisciplinary approach to understanding sexual trauma. In doing so, the examples of interventions presented in each case study reflect practice methods that honor the complexity of the human experience of sexual trauma, suffering, and recovery. Trade Review"The authors of this casebook have done an extraordinary job interweaving clinical theories—especially trauma theory—with social theories and practice issues. They carefully mine the relationship between social work practitioner and client: the working alliance, transference and countertransference. Research on practice is artfully applied to rich, evocative, and detailed clinical cases. Students are further helped in conceptualizing these cases using study guides and questions that the authors provide at the end of each chapter."Joan Berzoff, professor emerita, Smith College School for Social Work"It is the ultimate paradox: the damage inflicted by disruptive relationships requires relationship to heal. In no case is this more challenging than when the damage is sexual in nature. The Social Work and Sexual Trauma Casebook boldly asserts that work with those who have experienced sexual trauma requires a willingness to enter the world of the ‘other’ in deep and unpredictable ways in order to facilitate healing. If you’re looking for easy answers, you won’t find them here. Kudos to the authors for resisting reductionism and inviting us all to embrace our own messy humanity."Darla Spence Coffey, PhD, MSW, president and chief executive officer, Council on Social Work EducationTable of ContentsIntroduction: Using Case Studies of Sexual Trauma in the Classroom Jaffe, Floersch, Longhofer, and Conti 1. Thinking Critically About Sexual Trauma in the 21st Century Conti 2. Virtual Trauma: Social Work with Adolescents in the Online Era Busfield 3. Victim or Offender? Stigma and Justice in a Complex Forensic Case Healy 4. Sexual Abuse, the Therapeutic Alliance, and Therapist Self-Disclosure Oreski 5. Redefining Resilience in Children: A Story of Strength and Survival Stolow 6. Social Work and Sex Trafficking: Therapeutic Intervention in the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Beckett 7. Social Work with an Adolescent Female Sex Offender De La Cruz 8. In-Home Treatment for In-Home SexualTrauma: The Case of Becky Norman 9. The Silent War Within: Miltary Sexual Trauma Lado 10. Social Work, Sex Addiction, and Psychodynamic Treatment Oxman

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Book SynopsisEvolutionary Psychiatry was first published in 1996, the second edition followed in 2000. This ground breaking book challenged the medical model which supplied few effective answers to long-standing conundrums. A comprehensive introduction to the science of Darwinian Psychiatry, the second edition included important fresh material on a number of disorders, along with a chapter on research. Anthony Stevens and John Price argue that psychiatric symptoms are manifestations of ancient adaptive strategies which are no longer necessarily appropriate but which can best be understood and treated in an evolutionary and developmental context. Particularly important are the theories Stevens and Price propose to account for the worldwide existence of mood disorders and schizophrenia, as well as offering solutions for such puzzles as paedophilia, sado-masochism and the function of dreams. Readily accessible to both the specialist and non-specialist reader, EvolutioTrade Review"Anthony Stevens and John Price have got together in Evolutionary Psychiatry to propose a "revolutionary" new way of understanding mental illness by means of Darwinian theory. They argue persuasively that conditions like depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and schizophrenia are the result of environmental maladaptation of strategies embedded in the phylogenetic makeup of the human species.'"- British Medical Journal"The authors modestly claim that their book is no more than a first effort to define the basic components of human behaviour and its disorders in terms of evolutionary biology … In my view, this attempt at a new paradigm is one of the most fruitful developments in psychiatry in recent years." - Anthony Storr, the Financial Times'Warmly recommended.' - Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian"The book serves as a thought-provoking introduction to a young and rapidly growing area of research. I suspect that the authors' claim that "psychiatry is entering the most exciting phase in its history" may prove correct." - Stuart Blackman, New Scientist"This book will be of interest to psychiatrists working in many areas and should be available in medical libraries'"- British Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsStevens, Preface to the Classic Edition. Gilbert, Foreword. Stevens, Preface to the First Edition. Stevens, Preface to the Second Edition. Introduction. Part I: Evolutionary Psychiatry: An Introduction. Historical Background. Human Nature: Its Evolution and Development. Principles of Psychopathology. Attachment, Rank and Psychiatry. Part II: Disorders of Attachment and Rank. Mood Disorders. Personality Disorders. Obsessional Disorders. Anxiety and Phobic Disorders. Eating Disorders. Part III: Borderline States. The Borderline State. Borderline Personality Disorders. Part IV: Spacing Disorders. Spacing Personality Disorders. Schizophrenia. Part V: Reproductive Disorders. Reproductive Success and Failure. Homosexuality. Sadomasochism. Paedophilia. Part VI: Dreams, Treatment, Research and the Future. Sleep and Dreams. Classification. Treatment. Research. Towards a Science of Humanity.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the lived experiences of South Asian psychiatrists in the UK through reflective accounts. Discussion covers the negotiation of distinctive cultural identities in their bearing on belonging, identity and marginalisation. It will appeal to readers interested in the unique insights into mental health that these psychiatrists bring.

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Book SynopsisGetting at client issues by focusing on the process of symptom formation rather than on the details of the problem.

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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book explores the experiences of gay men and their understanding of what it meant to be gay in the 20th Century: from when homosexuality was illegal though the less repressed but no less difficult eras of gay liberation and the HIV-AIDS epidemic.Trade ReviewWinner of The Raewyn Connell Prize 2010, awarded bienially for the best authored first monograph in Australian Sociology 'the most ambitious study of its kind...and one of the most enlightening' - Journal of Australian Studies '...a thoughtful and detailed work.' - Blaze 'Here is the tale of three waves of gay men - the oldest born in 1922 and the youngest in 1980. It shows just how central age is in social life and how queer worlds have been radically transformed in a very short period of time. It gives us hope. Rich in detail, uplifting and unfussy, this delightful book provides an uneven but undeniable story of progress.' - Ken Plummer, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Essex. Editor of Sexualities, and author of Intimate CitizenshipTable of ContentsIntroduction Collecting and Understanding Gay Life Stories The Coming-Out Stories of the Old Cohort The Coming-Out Stories of the Middle Cohort The Coming-Out Stories of the Young Cohort The 'Scene' Community Life Couple Relationships Friends and Family Life as an Old Gay Man Conclusion Appendix 1: Interview Schedule Appendix 2: The Age Cohorts and the Interviewees

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection addresses how therapy can engage with issues of race, culture, religion and spirituality. It is a response to the need for practitioners to further their understanding and skills base in developing ways of appropriately responding to the interconnectivity of these evolving issues.Trade Review“In Therapy, Culture and Spirituality Nolan and West bring together writings exploring the interconnectivity of culture, religion, spirituality and ‘race’ in the context of therapeutic practice and research. The book is a welcome addition to the increasing scholarly interest in interrogating artificial dichotomies such as ‘nature’/‘culture’ and ‘objective’ science and medicine/‘subjective’ counselling and therapy in understanding and working with human distress.” (Dr. Jayasree Kalathil, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Vol. 15, December, 2015)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Greg Nolan and William West 1. Multiculturalism, Religion and Counselling: Freedom to Heal; Roy Moodley and Claire Barnes 2. Asking for Help is a Sign of Weakness; Jeni Boyd 3. Synchronicity; Christa Gorsedene 4. The Concept of Honour and Shame for South Asian British Muslim Men and Women; Nasreen Mansoor 5. One Western Size Fits All: Counsellor Training in Different Countries and Cultures; William West 6. Listening to the Grandmother Spirit: The Chance for Prophetic Change in Contemporary Healing; David Paul Smith 7. Embracing the Rainbow: Race and Therapy; Wayne Richards 8. Managing Therapeutic, Spiritual and Faith-based Pastoral Programmes in an International Multi-faith Higher Education Community; Terry Biddington 9. Embodied Witnessing; Dori Yusef 10. Perspectives at the Edge of Experiencing in Clinical Supervision; Greg Nolan 11. The Spiritual in Counsellor Training; Valda Swinton 12. Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment; Peter Gubi 13 . Acculturation, Spirituality and Counselling Sikh Men Living in Britain; Kam Dhillon 14. Cultural Challenges when Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds; Robert Schweitzer and Rachel Cleary 15. Researching Therapy, Culture and Spirituality; Greg Nolan and William West 16 . Concluding; William West and Greg Nolan

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Book SynopsisFollowing extensive research in the UK, Bruce Cohen allows mental health users to tell their own stories (or 'narratives') of illness and recovery. Institutional and home treatment care is covered alongside controversial self-coping techniques such as drug-taking, spiritualism, alternative healing, sleep and watching television.Trade Review"Bruce Cohen offers innovative views about the value and impact of considering mental health services from users' perspectives." - British Journal of Psychology "... very interesting, well researched and respectful of the service-user voice." - Psychiatric Bulletin " an engaging critical study of the development and treatments of mental illnesses, which successfully demonstrates both the importance and relevance of social scientific approaches to the study of this area of medicine." - Medical Sociology Online "In Mental Health User Narratives Cohen places the real experts on mental health problems centre stage. The subjective experience of people who use mental health services has been largely ignored, by researchers and clinicians, for as long as the 'medical model' has been dominant. This book provides a refreshing antidote to the bizarre notion that we can understand people's emotional pain by counting 'symptoms' and applying a diagnostic label. This is a must read for all involved in mental health services and research." -Professor John Read, University of LiverpoolTable of ContentsList of Tables Preface Acknowledgments List of Acronyms Introduction Mental Illness and Psychiatry Narratives Crisis Intervention and Home Treatment Methods The User Narratives Descent into Illness and Psychiatric Intervention Recovery from Illness and Self-Coping Conclusion Appendices Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis collection of essays systematically explores how a sample of political groupings not founded on suffrage reacted and accommodated the issue of suffrage within their official discourses and structures. The volume leads to the heart and core of suffragism while examining the dynamics and versatilities of the Edwardian political fabric.Trade Review'This is a book that confirms the history of suffrage as a dynamic and challenging field of enquiry which merits attention from all historians of modern British politics. It broadens and deepens our knowledge and appreciation of suffrage activism, highlighting the spectrum of support for female suffrage across and through political and non-political organisations. Suffrage Outside Suffragism brings together a distinguished group of scholars to cast a searching light over the history of suffrage activism and provide a fillip to historians of women, feminism, and politics. It pushes the boundaries of suffrage history, demonstrating how suffrage activity pervaded the politics and culture of Edwardian Britain beyond the suffrage societies themselves' - Professor Lynn Abrams, University of GlasgowTable of ContentsIntroduction; M.Boussahba-Bravard PART 1: PROTECTING THE CENTRE: NATIONAL PARTIES AND THE CONTROL OF WOMEN Women in the Labour Party and Women's Suffrage; P.Thane The Conservative Party and Women's Suffrage; L.Maguire Gender, Suffrage and Party: Liberal Women's Organisations 1880-1914; L.Walker PART 2: IN THE HUB OF THINGS: LOCAL ACTIVISM AND SEXUAL POLITICS The National Union of Women Workers and Women's Suffrage; J.Bush The Women's Cooperative Guild and Women's Suffrage; G.Scott 'To make the world a better place': Women's Suffrage and Socialism in Bristol; J.Hannam The Primrose League and Women's Suffrage, 1883-1918; P.Vervaecke PART 3: BEYOND THE STRUCTURE Unionized Women Teachers and Women's Suffrage; S.Trouvé-Finding Avant-garde Women and Women's Suffrage; L.Delap

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Book SynopsisThis book teaches the skills therapists need to understand and empathize with clients, develop strong therapeutic alliances, make accurate contextualized assessments, and facilitate positive change.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second EditionPart I. Introduction to Empathy and the Mental Health Professional Chapter 1. What Is Empathy, and Why Does It Matter?Part II. Building a Framework for Understanding People Chapter 2. Understanding Meaning Systems Chapter 3. Understanding Culture, Identity, and OppressionPart III. Developing Empathic Assessments Chapter 4. Building the Therapeutic Alliance Chapter 5. Communicating Empathy Verbally Chapter 6. Assessing People in Context Chapter 7. Thinking Critically to Ensure Accurate AssessmentsPart IV. Facilitating Positive Change Chapter 8. Developing Goals and a Treatment Plan Chapter 9. Providing Empathic Interventions Chapter 10. Ending TreatmentPart V. Professional Issues Chapter 11. Ethics Chapter 12. Writing Empathic Clinical Reports Chapter 13. Self-CareReferences Glossary Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide for mental and behavioral health care providers on using videoconferencing and other technologies to provide safe, high-quality care for their patients and clients.Table of ContentsForeword—Gerald P. Koocher Acknowledgments Introduction: Telemental Health Moves From the Margins Into the Mainstream Chapter 1. Concepts, Principles, and Benefits of Telemental Health Chapter 2. Overview of Telemental Health Technologies Chapter 3. Ethical, Legal, and Risk Management Considerations Chapter 4. Establishing a Telemental Health Practice Chapter 5. Safety and Emergency Planning and Management Chapter 6. Providing Direct Clinical Care Chapter 7. Conducting Psychological Assessments Chapter 8. Telesupervision and Training in Telepractice Chapter 9. Ethical Telepractice With Historically Underserved Populations Chapter 10. Optimizing Practitioner Skills and Resilience Chapter 11. Conclusion: A Call to Action and Telemental Health Leadership References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis book is written for the clinician, students, and practitioners of neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, and behavioral neurology. It has been my intent throughout to present a synthesis of ideas and research findings. I have reviewed thousands of articles and research reports and have drawn extensively from diverse sources in philosophy, psychol ogy, neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychiatry, physiology, and neuroanatomy in order to produce this text. Of course I have also drawn from my own experience as a clinician and research scientist in preparing this work and in this regard some of my own biases and interests are represented. I have long sought to understand the human mind and the phenomena we experience as conscious awareness. After many years of studying a variety of Western and Eastern psychologists and philosophers, including the Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophicaTable of Contents1 The Right Cerebral Hemisphere: Emotion, Music, Visual—Spatial Skills, Body Image, Dreams, and Awareness.- 2 The Left Cerebral Hemisphere: Aphasia, Alexia, Agraphia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Language, and Thought.- 3 The Limbic System: Emotion, Laterality, and Unconscious Mind.- 4 The Frontal Lobes: Neuropsychiatry, Neuropsychology, and Behavioral Neurology.- 5 The Parietal Lobes.- 6 The Occipital Lobe.- 7 The Temporal Lobes.- 8 Cerebral and Cranial Trauma: Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Mild, Moderate, and Severe Head Injury.- 9 Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease.- 10 Cerebral Neoplasms.

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Book SynopsisDespite the numerous benefits derived from major technological and medical innovations of the past century, we continue to live in a world rife with significant social problems and challenges. Children continue to be born into lives of poverty; others must confront daily their parent's mental illness or substance abuse; still others live amid chronic family discord or child abuse. For some of these children, life's difficulties become overwhelming. Their enduring trauma can lead to a downward spiral, until their behavioral and emotional problems become lifelong barriers to success and wellbeing.Almost no one today would deny that the world is sometimes an inhospitable, even dangerous, place for our youth. Yet most childreneven those living in high-risk environmentsappear to persevere. Some even flourish. And this begs the question: why, in the face of such great odds, do these children become survivors rather than casualties of their environments? For many decades, schTrade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Resilience is a word that is frequently used, but what does it mean, and how does it affect our children, families, and communities? That is precisely the topic of Resilience in Children, Families, and Communities: Linking Context to Practice and Policy. … This book is exciting in that it represents a call to action for those of us in resilience research, prevention and intervention efforts, and public policy to work together to use all of our expertise … ." (Sarah K. Sifers, PsycCRITIQUES, August, 2005)Table of ContentsPart I: The Conceptual and Empirical Framework for Linking Resilience to Intervention and Policy.- Resilience Research: Past Present, and Future.- Resilience in Context.- Disruptive Behaviors: Should We Foster or Prevent Resiliency?- The Resilience Revolution: A Paradigm Shift for Research and Policy?- Part II: Resilience Enhancement Programs for High-Risk Children, Families, and Youth.- Creating Effective School-Based Interventions for Pregnant Teenagers.- Dating Relationships among At-Risk Adolescents: An Opportunity for Resilience?- Building Strengths and Resilience among At-Risk Mothers and Their Children: A Community-Based Prevention Partnership.- Part III: Expanding Resilience Programs to Include Neighborhoods and Communities.- The Social Transformation of Environments and the Promotion of Resilience in Children.- Promoting Resilience in the Inner City: Families as a Venue for Protection, Support, and Opportunity.- A Community-Based Approach to Promoting Resilience in Young Children, Their Families, and Their Neighborhoods.- Steps Toward Community-Level Resilience: Community Adoption of Science-Based Prevention Programming.- Index.

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Book SynopsisIn keeping with the aims of other books in this Series the Editors have concentrated on the practical aspects of management -in this case of the urinary tract in patients with spinal cord injury. It is well accepted that the management of such patients is best done by those with special experience in this field. Nevertheless, it is essential that urologists should be well informed on matters relating to the neuropathic urinary tract since not all patients will be managed in special centres and, whether their problems are acute or chronic, the wrong clinical decision can lead them into a lifetime of problems. The plan of this book is directed towards examining particular problems and providing definitive answers. Even in this enlightened age of medical progress there are many clinical situations where there is often a choice of treatment. Readers of this Series will be aware that, Table of Contents1 General Considerations in the Management of the Urinary Tract.- 2 Immediate Management of the Inability to Void.- 3 A Practical Approach to Urodynamic Evaluation.- 4 Difficulty with Voiding or Acute Urinary Retention Having Previously Voided Satisfactorily.- 5 Upper Urinary Tract Dilatation and Stones.- 6 Urinary Tract Infection.- 7 Sexual and Fertility Concerns: Surgical Considerations.- 8 Anaesthesia.- 9 Innovations and Future Possibilities.

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Book SynopsisPrader-Willi Syndrome: Selected Research and Management Issues investigates the most recent developments in the diagnosis and management of individuals with the syndrome. This volume is not intended as a comprehensive review, but as a source of new, original research on this little understood syndrome. Alternative methods of identification and treatment are considered, and issues related to the nonmedical characteristics are explored.Table of Contents1 Issues in Prader-Willi Syndrome: Diagnosis, Characteristics, and Management.- Diagnosis.- Treatment.- Summary.- 2 The Etiology of Prader-Willi Syndrome: Clinical Implications of the Chromosome 15 Abnormalities.- Cytogenetic Basis for Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Clinical Implications of Cytogenetic Findings.- Future Research Directions.- Summary.- 3 Cognitive and Behavioral Characteristics.- Cognition.- Adaptive and Maladaptive Behavior.- Summary.- 4 Management of the Problems of Infancy: Hypotonia, Developmental Delay, and Feeding Problems.- Hypotonia and Developmental Delay.- Management of Hypotonia and Developmental Delay.- Management of Feeding Problems.- Other Management Issues of Early Infancy.- Summary.- 5 Behavior Management and Intervention.- Methodology in Behavior Analysis and Therapy.- Behavioral Treatment of Problems Common to Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Behavioral Treatment in Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Summary.- 6 Surgical Considerations in Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Surgery for Obesity Control.- Cosmetic Surgery.- Scoliosis Surgery.- Gonadal and Genetalia Surgery.- Surgery for Miscellaneous Problems.- Anesthetic Considerations in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.- Summary.- 7 Parent Concerns.- Concerns at the Time of the Birth of the Child.- Concerns from the Time of the Birth of the Child to the Onset of Weight Gain.- The Time from Weight Gain to the Beginning of Adolescence.- Adolescence and Postadolescence.- Conclusions: Suggestions for Physicians and Parents.- Parent Questionnaire.- Author Index.

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Book SynopsisHighly practical and clinician friendly, this book provides evidence-based tools for tailoring psychotherapy to the needs of clients with bulimia nervosa or eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS), including binge-eating disorder. It offers specific guidance for conducting thorough clinical assessments and conceptualizing each case in order to select appropriate interventions. A proven cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol is presented and illustrated with a chapter-length case example. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes a session-by-session treatment plan and 20 reproducible forms, handouts, and worksheets that clinicians can photocopy or download and print for repeated use.Trade Review"CBT is the gold-standard treatment for bulimia nervosa, but many therapists lack training in the approach. This guide presents the behavior change tools that comprise this intervention in the form of worksheets and a complete case example. The authors do an excellent job of disseminating core skills."--Janet Treasure, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Eating Disorders Research Unit, Department of Academic Psychiatry, Guy's Hospital, London, UK "This is a helpful and informative guide for the clinician working with bulimic-spectrum disorders and an essential educational aid for clinicians in training. Focusing on the cognitive-behavioral model of bulimia, the volume contains many helpful tools."--Daniel Le Grange, PhD, Benioff UCSF Professor in Children's Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago "This is a great book that provides comprehensive instruction in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of bulimia and binge-eating disorder. It is grounded in the most recent empirical findings and offers a session-by-session format with practical, easy-to-follow guidelines. The reproducible worksheets, forms, and figures facilitate therapeutic impact and reduce the therapist's workload. This book can be used by clinicians in direct practice, by supervisors with trainees, and with graduate students in psychology and counseling. I will use it in my training and supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in eating disorder treatment."--Sherrie S. Delinsky, PhD, private practice, Wellesley, Massachusetts; Instructor, Harvard Medical School "A disfigured reflection in a carnival mirror encapsulates the negative self-image and distorted perceptions evident in bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders. Zweig and Leahy provide the tools, strategies, and interventions necessary to clear up distortions in the mirror. This is one of those rare books that are enjoyable to read, pragmatic, and deeply rooted in science and theory. Clinicians will read and reread this book and, ultimately, patients will reap the benefit. If you are interested in improving treatment outcomes, this is a resource you will want to pull from your shelf whenever you begin treating someone with bulimia or binge-eating disorder."--Dennis Greenberger, PhD, Director, Anxiety and Depression Center, Newport Beach, California "Zweig and Leahy have written the definitive practitioner's guide to CBT for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. This book is an essential addition to the library of both the novice and the experienced cognitive-behavioral therapist working with eating-disordered patients. Zweig and Leahy walk the reader through treatment step by step/m-/from assessment and case conceptualization to treatment planning and particular cognitive techniques. Readers will particularly appreciate the sample case chapter illustrating treatment from start to finish. The compendium of assessment measures in the appendix is an added bonus."--Lisa A. Napolitano, PhD, Director, CBT/DBT Associates, New York City - A detailed and highly instructive guide....The book offers a session-by-session map of how common problems might be addressed, from initial assessment including motivational assessment and psycho-education through behavioral methods, cognitive methods, and development of alternative coping strategies, constituting a 20-session treatment plan for adolescent and adult patients. The book is filled with useful worksheets, plus appendices with assessment instruments. New practitioners and even veterans will find useful guidance for the basic CBT approach here. --Gürze Books Eating Disorders Review, 12/21/2011ƒƒ A useful and informative manual....A range of clinical techniques is presented....I found these immediately useful for bulimic patients, as well as for patients in general....What I found to be the most impressive aspect of the book, was the authors' description of the possible integration of alternative therapeutic techniques, such as those of interpersonal psychotherapy....I found the section discussing managed care to be very thoughtful and considerate to therapists, especially in the current health care climate....A very interesting and helpful book that would be useful for any practitioner working with patients who struggle with bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. --Eating Disorders, 11/07/2012Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Bulimia Nervosa 3. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning 4. Detailed Treatment Plan for Bulimia Nervosa 5. Case Example 6. Treatment within a Managed Care Context Appendix A. “Transdiagnosis” of Eating Disorders Appendix B. Selected Assessment Tools Appendix C. Recommended Additional Reading

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Book SynopsisThis practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Asperger syndrome; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual's needs. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade ReviewWhat sets this book apart from other social skills manuals is its flexibility; it provides a guiding framework that can be easily adapted to any client's or student's needs. White has integrated useful information on a variety of treatment approaches into a cutting-edge synthesis of the best available research and clinical practices. She addresses everything from how to understand and measure target behaviors to how to structure sessions for success, the type of content to cover, and specific strategies to employ. Many case examples make the information easy to understand, and handouts are provided that can be utilized in treatment or teaching. The end result is a book that is very comprehensive and easy to apply--a 'must read' for anyone doing social skills intervention with children with ASD!--Carla A. Mazefsky, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineWhite's writing reflects an abundance of clinical experience with children and youth with ASD. The book is filled with examples and vignettes illustrating the principles and practices of social skills intervention. This book is a valuable resource for therapists, school-based clinicians, and teachers. It contains a wealth of specific intervention strategies, exercises, and worksheets to aid in the assessment and instruction of social skills. It also will be useful as a text in courses preparing clinicians and educators to work with children and youth with ASD.--Donald Oswald, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University This is an easy, enjoyable read. I was particularly impressed by White's ability to blend empirical data with personal experience. The case studies and examples really brought the book to life and assured me that the information was coming from someone who had been 'in the trenches.' Anyone who endeavors to do social skills training with children and adolescents on the spectrum should make this book a staple in their library.--Lauren M. Hutto, PhD, Regional Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center, Florida State UniversityBacked by cutting-edge research and considerable clinical experience, White takes the theoretical and makes it practical. The book offers rationales behind tailor-made training methods for individuals and groups and provides a variety of templates and handouts for use with students and their parents. Whether you want to understand the greatest challenges facing students with autism and related conditions, or you want practical strategies you can start using today, this book should hold a prominent place on your desk.--Katherine A. Briccetti, PhD, school psychologist, Piedmont (California) Unified School DistrictA very useful resource for special educators. The book's logical organization makes the information easy to access. The emphasis on using peers as supports will be appealing to educators who are looking for better ways to provide inclusive school experiences for students with ASD. The chapter on running social skills training groups is especially helpful and practical.--Kimber L. Wilkerson, PhD, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison -Serves as a concise, yet thorough, guide to social skills training for children on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum….This brief guide contains descriptions of ASD subtypes, various treatment techniques, for differing deficits, social skills training across different settings, and supplemental assessment tools, worksheets, and informational handouts….The clear descriptions of the differing deficits and the various theories explaining ASD symptoms not only give a rationale for social skills training, but also provide readers with a solid foundation on which to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for the children they will be serving.... Dr. White's delicate balance of a strict adherence to empirically driven techniques and provision of real-world examples promotes not only the adoption of strategies supported by research but also provides practical, flexible tips and explanations, making this an appropriate and valuable resource for clinicians and educators alike.--Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2/1/2013Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Clinical Evaluation and Assessment of Social Skills3. Types of Interventions and Adaptations for ASD4. Social Skills Training Groups5. Strategies for Use in the Classroom6. Strategies for the Clinic7. Promoting Social Skills Training at Home8. Improving Social Competence beyond Childhood

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Book SynopsisTake control of your life, take control of your painChronic pain can be extremely debilitating; however, it does not need to dominate your life. This self-help book is based on highly effective self-help methods developed by specialists and used in community and hospital pain management programmes. Your experience of pain can be greatly reduced by pacing daily activities, reducing stress, learning relaxation techniques and effective ways to cope with depression, anxiety, worry, anger and frustration.This easy-to-follow book sets out:- Why pain can persist when there''s no injury or disease present- How to become fitter and pace your activities- Practical ways to improve sleep and relaxation- Tips for returning to work, study and gaining a life you valueOvercoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical.This book is recommended by thTrade Review'An invaluable resource for all sufferers of chronic pain' - Christine Padesky, Bestselling author of Mind Over Mood

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Book SynopsisBoost your confidence and change your life for the betterLow self-esteem can make life difficult in all sorts of ways. It can make you anxious and unhappy, tormented by doubts and self-critical thoughts. It can get in the way of feeling at ease with other people and stop you from leading the life you want to lead. It makes it hard to value and appreciate yourself in the same way you would another person you care about.Melanie Fennell''s acclaimed and bestselling self-help guide Overcoming Low Self-esteem has become a classic of self-help literature, winning widespread praise for its practical and user-friendly approach. At last, this benchmark work is available as a large format, practical manual, complete with worksheets, diaries and exercises.The Overcoming Low Self-esteem Handbook will help you to understand your low self-esteem and break out of the vicious circle of self-destructive thinking, distress and unhelpful behaviour. Using pr

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Book SynopsisIf you've ever wanted mental health support but haven't been able to get it, you are not alone. In fact, you're part of the more than 50% of adults and more than 75% of young people worldwide with unmet psychological needs. Maybe you've faced months-long waiting lists, or you're not sure if your problems are 'bad enough' to merit treatment? Maybe you tried therapy but stopped due to costs or time constraints? Perhaps you just don't know where to start looking? The fact is, there are infinite reasons why mental health treatment is hard to get. There's an urgent need for new ideas and pathways to help people heal.    Little Treatments, Big Effects integrates cutting-edge psychological science, lived experience narratives and practical self-help activities to introduce a new type of therapeutic experience to audiences worldwide: single-session interventions. Its chapters unpack why systemic change in mental healthcare iTrade ReviewLittle Treatments, Big Effects carries a message of profound hope: that we all have the power to take small steps that will have a big impact on our journeys toward meaning, growth and mental health. Rooted in rigorous research, Little Treatments, Big Effects is full of powerful stories of coping and recovery -- Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive GlobalLittle Treatments, Big Effects is a truly remarkable book with the potential to change the face of mental health treatments. These "little treatments" are amazingly short, widely accessible, rigorously tested and surprisingly effective. They are not meant to replace other treatments, but in this time of such great need and such little availability, programmes like this are game changers. The book is also riveting, filled with people's personal accounts of their psychological turning points-moments when they suddenly saw their path forward. Just about everyone will benefit from this book! -- Carol Dweck, professor of psychology, Stanford University and bestselling author of 'Mindset'Jessica Schleider's pioneering research reveals that not every psychological problem requires a lifetime of therapy. In this book, she demystifies the science and practice of how single-session interventions can lead to lasting change. It's a timely, important look at novel ways to manage our collective mental health crisis-and improve our individual wellbeing -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ' Think Again' and 'Hidden Potential', and host of the TED podcast Re:ThinkingThe world of psychological treatment is about to change substantially, thanks in large part to Jessica Schleider, who is leading a new generation of therapists and making effective psychological treatment finally accessible to all. This outstanding book, from one of the brightest new stars in clinical psychology, represents the tipping point we need to offer affordable and effective treatment to everyone across the globe. For far too long, therapy has been more easily available to white, upper-middle class adults. Dr Schleider changes all of that with a new, scientifically-proven model for how we can finally help everyone benefit from what psychologists have known for years. Have thirty minutes? It may now be possible for you to feel much better, very quickly! -- Mitch Prinstein, professor of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina and Chief Science Officer, American Psychological AssociationImagine that a person struggling with their mental health can get the help they need, when they need it, where they are, with a good chance of a quick resolution of their distress. That is the vision presented in this book, a compelling blend of the personal lived experience, innovative science and practical self-help tools which makes it an essential resource for global mental health -- Vikram Patel, Pershing Square professor of global health, Harvard Medical SchoolThis beautifully written book is an absolute must! Dr Schleider radiates compassion and her scientifically grounded message is as simple as it is profound: mental health can be reliably improved by brief, carefully structured experiences that can be made accessible to everyone. This is a deeply hopeful message for our troubled times -- James J. Gross, Ernest R. Hilgard professor of psychology, Stanford UniversityThis small book has the potential for a big impact. Beautifully written, it combines science with stories that together serve as the prelude for practical strategies to facilitate change. It is clear throughout that single session interventions complement existing provision but do not replace it. Transformative and ground-breaking, it is essential reading for anyone who has mental health difficulties, works in mental health or wants to help loved ones -- Roz Shafran, professor at UCL Great Ormond Institute of Child Health and author of 'Overcoming Perfectionism' and 'The CBT Handbook'

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Book SynopsisSection 1. General Issues & Assessment of Psychopathology.- Chapter1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Epidemiology.- Chapter 3. Principles of Clinical Assessment.- Chapter 4. Assessment Instruments.- Chapter 5. Classification and Diagnostic Systems.- Section 2. Aetiological Approaches.- Chapter 6. Neuroimaging.- Chapter 7. Epilepsy.- Chapter 8. Behavioural Phenotypes/Genetic Syndromes.- Chapter 9. Psychological and Social Factors.- Section 3. Co-morbid Psychopathology.- Chapter 10. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 11. Mood & Anxiety Disorders.- Chapter 12. Personality Disorders.- Chapter 13. Dementia.- Chapter 14. Substance Misuse.- Section 4. Common Clinical Conditions.- Chapter 15. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).- Chapter 16. Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 17. Behaviour Problems & Psychopathology.- Chapter 18. Forensic & Offending Behaviours.- Section 5. Interventions and Services.- Chapter 19. Psychopharmacology.- ChaptTable of ContentsSection 1. General Issues & Assessment of Psychopathology.- Chapter1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Epidemiology.- Chapter 3. Principles of Clinical Assessment.- Chapter 4. Assessment Instruments.- Chapter 5. Classification and Diagnostic Systems.- Section 2. Aetiological Approaches.- Chapter 6. Neuroimaging.- Chapter 7. Epilepsy.- Chapter 8. Behavioural Phenotypes/Genetic Syndromes.- Chapter 9. Psychological and Social Factors.- Section 3. Co-morbid Psychopathology.- Chapter 10. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 11. Mood & Anxiety Disorders.- Chapter 12. Personality Disorders.- Chapter 13. Dementia.- Chapter14. Substance Misuse.- Section 4. Common Clinical Conditions.- Chapter 15. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).- Chapter 16. Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 17. Behaviour Problems & Psychopathology.- Chapter 18. Forensic & Offending Behaviours.- Section 5. Interventions and Services.- Chapter 19. Psychopharmacology.- Chapter 20. Psychological Treatments.- Chapter 21. Community Mental Health Services.- Chapter 22. Impatient Mental Health Services.- Section 6. Future Directions.- Chapter 23. Psychopathology in Intellectual Disability: Future Directions in Research and Evidence-Based Practice.

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Book SynopsisAs a mental health clinician, you know that every client is unique and a client's symptoms are the result of a complex combination of psychological, environmental, genetic, and neural factors. However, the de facto DSM model poses considerable constraints on how you can treat clients-often resulting in a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. This important volume challenges the assumptions and approach made by the DSM, and provides a vision and plan for an evidence-based, process-based approach to individualised care.With contributions from renowned experts in the field-including Steven C. Hayes, Stefan G. Hofmann, Joseph Ciarrochi, Matthew McKay, Uma Vaidyanathan, Sarah Morris, David Sommers, J. Scott Fraser, and many more-this groundbreaking book will show you a new way to recognize the complexity of human suffering and human prosperity. You'll find solid tips for treating a wide variety of psychological issues in a more flexible way. And, finally, you'll come away with a greater understanding of the "processes of change," and how to build a solid foundation for an alternative to syndromal diagnosis.The future of mental health treatment is process-based. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, student, instructor, or other professional working in the mental health field, this breakthrough volume offers everything you need to understand process-based treatment and create a more customized and effective approach to treating clients.

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Book SynopsisIn contrast to the author's previous book, Healing the Unimaginable: Treating Ritual Abuse and Mind Control, which was for therapists, this book is designed for survivors of these abuses. It takes the survivor systematically through understanding the abuses and how his or her symptoms may be consequences of these abuses, and gives practical advice regarding how a survivor can achieve stability and manage the life issues with which he or she may have difficulty. The book also teaches the survivor how to work with his or her complex personality system and with the traumatic memories, to heal the wounds created by the abuse.A unique feature of this book is that it addresses the reader as if he or she is dissociative, and directs some information and exercises towards the internal leaders of the personality system, teaching them how to build a cooperative and healing inner community within which information is shared, each part's needs are met, and traumatic memories can be worked through successfully.Trade Review'This is a brilliant, practical, and sensitively written roadmap to healing for survivors of ritual abuse and mind control. As Dr Miller so eloquently states, "a dissociative disorder is mental injury rather than mental illness, and, therefore, requires a different treatment". This book provides understanding, validation, and a path to overcoming fear while walking through the difficult road to freedom that healing entails.'- Carol Rutz, author of A Nation Betrayed: The Chilling True Story of Secret Cold War Experiments Performed on Our Children and Other Innocent People'This incredible book gives voice to the many ritual abuse survivors who, over the years, have suffered from the brutal and severe abuse of cults and mind control programming. Its guidance and information can help survivors recover from this horrible abuse by directly addressing the actual programming techniques of cults, agencies, and secretive organisations, as well as by explaining their effects, through the purposeful creation of dissociative and fragmented mind states causing trauma-based polyfragmented dissociative identity disorder. These states or personalities are created for a variety of roles in these groups, both to fulfil their agendas and to commit violent crimes. I recommend this book to survivors, their helpers, and anyone interested in knowing the truth about ritual abuse and how cult polyfragmented dissociativeidentity disorder is produced.'- Neil Brick, ritual abuse and mind control survivor, child abuse researcher, founder of S.M.A.R.T (Stop Mind Control and Ritual Abuse Today), and coordinator of the annual Ritual Abuse, Secretive Organizations, and Mind Control conference'If you are looking for acceptance and respect, if you want to believed, if you seek a guide who is brilliant and caring, analytic and empathetic - then you have found a sanctuary in Alison Miller's Becoming Yourself.'- Wendy Hoffman, survivor therapist and contributor to this book'Dr Miller is a strong, competent writer and an empathetic, qualified expert in the area of trauma and dissociation. Decades of treating survivors of abuse have enabled her to display an intimate knowledge of ritual abuse and mind control. She speaks to fulfilling survivors' thirst for both validation and reliable information. Her inclusion of valuable exercises and survivors' stories assures survivors that, despite the difficulty or length of time in therapy, they can succeed and live the life that everyone deserves. Whether survivor, therapist, or supporter, this book is invaluable.'- Felicity Lee, founder of the Ivory Garden Dissociative Identity Disorder Support GroupTable of ContentsForeword , Introduction , Symptoms, memories, and evidence , The struggle for healing , Dissociation, multiplicity, and personality systems , Engineered multiplicity: personality systems created by mind control , Indoctrination , Sally from three perspectives , Internal hierarchies , Talking with the higher-ups , Keeping safe from the perpetrator group , Dealing with triggering , Building inner community , Coping with daily life , Emotions , What about the memories? , Putting together the traumatic memories , Looking at your family , Healing your sexuality , Succeeding in friendships and relationships , Therapy and therapists , Overcoming spiritual abuse , Becoming yourself

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Book SynopsisOver recent decades, attachment theory has become central to understanding not only childhood development and how people survive and grow, but also the capacity of partners, parents and carers to offer safe and consistent care, particularly under difficult conditions. Updating a bestselling guide, Attachment-based Practice with Adults, Second Edition integrates attachment theory with other concepts to explore how we can understand and respond to troubled adults. By integrating audio, visual and written information around five characters and their stories, the guide shows how to make sense of, talk with and relate to individuals whose past relationships have caused them difficulties. The Second Edition also includes Attachment-based Practice with Adults: The Interviewing Guide, previously part of the manual but now included as a separate publication and also available to purchase separately.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Foreword by David Howe Introduction and How to Use This Guide Part One: Attachment Theory, Memory Systems, Discourse and the Learn Model 1. Introducing attachment theory; 2. Memory systems, integration and discourse; 3. The LEARN model for promoting narrative integration Part Two: Putting Attachment Theory to Work - Five Case Studies, with Guided Practice Exercises Introduction to Part Two; 4. Beth and the reorganising 'B' strategy; 5. Anne and the concerning 'A' strategy; 6. Adam and the endangering 'A' strategy; 7. Calum and the concerning 'C' strategy; 8. Christy and the endangering 'C' strategy Part Three: Integrating Attachment-Informed Practice Introduction to Part Three; 9. Principles and tools for assessment, formulation and treatment; 10. Supporting, supervising and sustaining practitioners using the attachment-based approach (co-written with Bridget Rothwell)

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Book SynopsisIn this wide-reaching and comprehensive book psychologist Martine F. Delfos provides practical guidance on the diagnosis, support and treatment of a variety of childhood behavioural problems, including anxiety problems, aggression, depression and ADHD. Presenting a useful and compelling model of the interplay of environment, disposition and central nervous system development, Delfos shows how differences in brain structure between the sexes may have a part to play in behavioural problems in children and adolescents. Children and Behavioural Problems is an essential resource for teachers, psychologists, social workers and other professionals working with children, as well as for parents seeking to support their children with special needs throughout their development.Trade ReviewThere is a wealth of information and learning displayed in this book. Delfos is particularly good at drawing together research data to support a biopsychological approach to children's behaviour problems, and for that alone it is worth reading. -- ChildrenNowTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. PART I: The Model. 2. Disorder versus Impediment. 3. Differences between Men and Women. 4. Conduct Difficulties: The Conduct Disorder. 5. Conduct Difficulties: The Conduct Problem. 6. The Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 7. Typical Behaviour. PART II: Professional Help. 8. Diagnostics. 9. The Treatment of an Externalising Conduct Disorder. 10. The Treatment of an Internalising Conduct Disorder. 11. The Treatment of Externalising and Internalising Conduct Problems. 12. The Treatment of ADHD and Hyperactivity. Appendix 1: Psychosomatics Model. Appendix 2: Behaviour Contract. References and Further Reading. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisOgden constructs an anatomy and physiology of the psychic apparatus based on the interplay of the depressive, the paranoid-schizoid and the autistic - contiguous positions. The last position is his unique creation and refer to a primitive mode of experiencing that involves the moulding and shaping of boundaries.Trade Review'Since the appearance of Ogden's first book, Projective Identification and Psychotherapeutic Technique, I have been one of his many admirers, and his third book, The Primitive Edge of Experience, deepens still further my admiration of his abilities as a writer and as a psychoanalytic theoretician and clinician . Ogden's book is revolutionary in nature without being abstruse.'- Harold Searles, M.D.'Thomas Ogden, in The Primitive Edge of Experience, constructs an anatomy and physiology of the psychic apparatus based on the interplay of the depressive, the paranoid-schizoid, and the autistic-contiguous positions. The last position is his unique creation and refers to a primitive mode of experiencing that involves the moulding and shaping of boundaries. Here, he expands on Tustin's and Bick's formulations.His ideas are subtle and illuminating, especially for those clinicians who are involved with patients whose psychopathology can be traced back to the origins of psychic structure and mental processes. The in-depth understanding this book provides will cause therapists to re-examine many treatment situations in terms of Ogden's formulations and gain insights about transference-countertransference interactions that might have been unnoticed and disruptive to the therapeutic process.'- Peter L. Giovacchini, M.D.'Ogden has creatively expanded and deepened our understanding of early object relations and their affects on normal and pathological development of personality structure. He has introduced a major addition to the logical extension of the psychological states addressed by Klein's concept of the paranoid-schizoid and depressive positions, the 'autistic-contiguous position', dealing with the mental data that are closer to the psyche-soma. Throughout this remarkably fine book, exquisite clinical data support convincingly each creative new addition to early object relations theory and its clinical application.'- Bryce Boyer, M.DTable of ContentsIntroduction -- The Structure of Experience -- The Autistic-Contiguous Position -- The Schizoid Condition -- The Transitional Oedipal Relationship in Female Development -- The Threshold of the Male Oedipus Complex -- The Initial Analytic Meeting -- Misrecognitions and the Fear of Not Knowing

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Book SynopsisUsing current societal dilemmas, this book explores how social factors and social identity influence our health and recovery from illness. It includes recent research to present practitioners, researchers, policymakers and students of many disciplines with the material to support them in better harnessing current knowledge of the impact of social factors on health. The contents will influence collaborative working across policy, disciplinary and practice boundaries to design and deliver healthcare services. The book identifies the importance of social connectedness, social support, agency and self and group efficacy in people''s health, longevity and resilience after adversity. Core perspectives include the social identity approach and a values framework for taking public health ethics into decision-making, both of which emphasise valuing people and co-productive relationships. Advocating better targeted mental health promotion and integrated interventions, this book strongly argues for a greater emphasis on social factors in evidence-based and cost-effective practice.

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Book SynopsisThis extensively revised new edition provides a practical guide to understanding, assessing and managing physical, psychological and social complications related to drug and alcohol use. It presents a clear review of the aetiology, epidemiology, prevention and treatment of the problematic use of and dependence on alcohol, illicit and prescribed drugs. In doing so it strikes a balance between theory, recent research and practical clinical guidance. New chapters focus on novel psychiatric substances, smoking cessation interventions, mutual aid groups and family interventions. Written by leading specialists in the field and closely following the MRCPsych curriculum, this book is an ideal resource for trainees preparing for their RCPsych membership examinations, but is also relevant to psychiatrists at all career levels. It will also appeal to other healthcare professionals, all of whom should be able to screen for alcohol and drug use disorders, deliver brief interventions, and signpost those with more severe disorders to specialist care.

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Book SynopsisThe Camberwell Assessment of Need Forensic Version (CANFOR) is a tool for assessing the needs of people with mental health problems who are in contact with forensic services. It is based on the CAN, a widely used needs assessment for people with severe mental health problems. Individual needs are assessed in 25 areas of life, spanning health, social, clinical and functional domains. Comprehensive versions are available for research (CANFOR-R) and clinical use (CANFOR-C), as well as a short summary version (CANFOR-S) suitable for both research and clinical use. CANFOR was rigorously developed by a multidisciplinary team at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, and is suitable for use in all forensic mental health and prison settings. This second edition provides an update of the CANFOR tools and their application in clinical and research settings. The assessment forms are freely available to download from the CAN website (researchintorecovery.com/can) and cambridge.org.

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Book SynopsisTrauma is everywhere, from relatively simple car accidents all the way through to childhood neglect and abuse, or devastating combat experiences. These events have specific emotional and behavioural effects on a person. Accessing good quality professional support with the aftereffects of trauma can be a lottery and people are often left wondering what on earth is happening to their mind. Statutory services can be underfunded and have long waiting lists. Private services can be very costly, outside of many people’s budgets. So where can you get good quality, evidence-based advice to help yourself? This self-help book is the first of its kind: written by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist, who has experienced significant trauma in her own life. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) among others, this book helps you to understand what is happening to you in the aftermath of trauma and how to cope with these impacts. The approaches used in this book enable you to respond differently to the painful thoughts and feelings you have, and to recognise when your natural responses may be preventing you from moving forward towards the life you want to live. You will gain an understanding of how trauma works, enabling you to respond to yourself more compassionately, and you will learn tried and tested skills to cope well, moving from mere surviving, to thriving.Table of ContentsPart One What Do We Mean by “Trauma”? My Story Types of Trauma Impact of Trauma Added Complexity Trauma and the Brain Trauma and the Body Part Two The Healing Journey Helpful vs Unhelpful Coping Resources for Healing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Mindfulness Grounding/Getting Present Dealing with Thoughts Valued Living and Thriving Conclusions and Further Help Appendices: Worksheets and Questionnaires

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Book SynopsisThis book examines how the social environment affects food choices and intake, and documents the extent to which people are unaware of the significant impact of social factors on their eating. The authors take a unique approach to studying eating behaviors in ordinary circumstances, presenting a theory of normal eating that highlights social influences independent of physiological and taste factors. Among the topics discussed: Modeling of food intake and food choice Consumption stereotypes and impression management Research design, methodology, and ethics of studying eating behaviors What happens when we overeat? Effects of social eating Social Influences on Eating is a useful reference for psychologists and researchers studying food and nutritional psychology, challenging commonly held assumptions about the dynamics of food choice and intake in order to promote a better understanding of the power of social influence on all forms of behavior.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book presents practical approaches for integrating mindfulness principles into daily life. It examines how to incorporate mindfulness principles into interventions across various fields and with different client populations. In addition, the volume describes how to teach clients to integrate mindfulness techniques into daily living – from general stress reduction and compassionate positive living to working with children with medical conditions or autism to mindful parenting and healthy marriages. The book explains key concepts clearly and succinctly and details practical daily approaches and use. Each chapter presents cutting-edge research that is integrated into effective, proven interventions that represent the gold standard of care and are simple and powerful to use, and concludes with recommendations on how each individual can create his or her own personalized mindfulness approach that matches his or her needs and situation. This book is a must have resource for clinicians, therapists, and health professionals as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in clinical psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, and developmental psychology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Mindfulness.- Chapter 2. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.- Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Positive Living.- Chapter 4. Mindfulness and Compassion.- Chapter 5. Mindfulness for Pediatric Health Conditions.- Chapter 6. Autism, Emotions, and Mindfulness.- Chapter 7. Mindful Parenting.- Chapter 8. Mindfulness Strategies to Improve Marriage.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Creating a Mindful Marriage.- Chapter 10. Mindful Counseling.- Chapter 11. Living Mindfully.

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