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Book SynopsisFinding Your Way with Your Baby explores the emotional experience of the baby in the first year and that of the mother, father and other significant adults.This updated edition is informed by latest research in neuroscience, psychoanalysis andinfant observation and decades of clinical experience. It also includes important new findings about how the mother's brain undergoes massive restructuring during the transition to parenthood, a phenomenon that has been named matrescence.' The authors engage with the difficult emotional experiences that are often glossed over in parenting books such as bonding, ambivalence about the baby, depression and the emotional turmoil of being a new parent. Acknowledgement and understanding of this darker side of family life offer a sense of relief that can allow parents to harness the power of knowing, owning and sharing feelings to transform situations and break negative cycles and old ways of relating.With real-life examples, tTrade Review'The authors begin and end with the notion that it takes a village to raise a child, and so it does. Reading this marvellous book is the closest you can get – without actually meeting anyone – to having conversations with other parents, vignettes of whose diverse, international experiences are to be found on almost every page. These narratives, together with short summaries of relevant research and therapeutic knowledge, break up the text. Since the first edition there have been great advances in the endocrinology and neuroscience of parent-infant interaction, elegantly summarised here by Alexandra de Rementeria.Dilys Daws says "my role is not to provide solutions but to help parents find their own" yet everywhere you can find helpful, often practical, advice on how to do that. Perceptive cartoons by Ros Asquith appear from time to time, capturing many of the ironies of new parenthood. The book makes clear that "the emotional life of parents and babies" is largely centred on the interaction between their bodies. Getting to know your baby takes many months of trial and error to achieve, with gains and losses on the way. Nothing is idealised here. "Good enough" is as good as it gets, and ambivalence is a given. Besides passion and pleasure, all parents have times of despair, occasionally requiring skilled help. The powerful impact of our own parents on the way we care for our children is a central theme, in varying proportions both a source of pride and regret.Dip into any chapter, depending on what interests or concerns you. This is as much a sourcebook for early years professionals as for parents. It should be compulsory reading for all health visitors!'Sebastian Kraemer, Honorary Consultant at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, London, UKPraise for the first edition 'This book tackles an area that is so relevant to so many but still so difficult to talk about. It offers reassurance and explanation… This is by far my favourite of all the books I have reviewed since I have taken part in the BMA book awards.' (First Prize, Popular Medicine, BMA Medical Book Awards 2016)'I read Finding Your Way with Your Baby with pleasure and I would definitely recommend it to parents, future parents and anyone interested in the inner life of the tiny humans.' Irena Domachowska, www.in-mind.org.uk'It is a really beautiful book – full of wisdom and kindness and subtlety.'Anne Alvarez'Finding Your Way with Your Baby is an exceptionally wise book, based on years of clinical work and scholarship, together with the authors’ own experience of parenthood. The accounts of parents who tell their stories, coupled with clinical insights, vividly convey the realities of the business of parenting. As well as capturing all the wonders of caring for small babies, what makes the book distinctive is that it tackles more difficult experiences that are rarely discussed in parenting books, but which nevertheless are common and deeply felt – such as fear and uncertainty, ambivalence and jealously, not just in the parent-infant relationship, but in relations between parents themselves. These can be frightening feelings that we would rather block off, yet, as the authors show, they may have negative consequences if we do not acknowledge them. The great strength of the book is that such experiences are taken seriously and treated sympathetically; clear and convincing accounts are provided for why they might occur, thereby lessening their power to be distressing, especially if they can be discussed with someone else. This book will be an enormous source of support for parents of young babies.' Lynne Murray, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Reading, author of The Psychology of Babies'Gleaned from decades of therapeutic experience with parents as well as the latest research, this is a new and much needed kind of parenting book. Parents will feel that their own and their baby’s most complex experiences are compassionately understood and made sense of. The book does tackle the joys of parenting but many readers will also breathe a sigh of relief that it also attends to many harder to admit to thoughts and feelings, ones that other books simply gloss over. This could become a bible for new parents, but will also be helpful to grandparents, a range of child-care professionals, and indeed anyone interested in babies.' Graham Music, Consultant Child and Adolsecent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock and Portman Clinics, London, UK'This captivating little book can be read as a straightforward travelogue – what new parents and their babies can expect as they embark on the "journey" of their new lives together. Like any good travel book, it can be dipped into, seeking out specific points of interest and just skimming the rest – or it can be a used as a detailed guide, reading intensively to immerse in the whole experience. Either way, the book exudes a warmth and wisdom that allows the reader to feel comforted and in control of the experience, gaining in personal confidence as they plan the journey in their own way. Fathers as well as mothers are truly included and different forms of family life are well acknowledged, along with common and unusual difficulties that are likely to be encountered. As well as parents, it would be equally valuable for professionals – student health visitors and midwives could also benefit from the breadth of professional expertise, classic research and authentic parental experience.' Dame Sarah Cowley, Emeritus Professor, King's College London, UK, former health visitor, Trustee of the Institute of Health Visiting'The burgeoning recognition of infant mental health as a field within CAMHS reflects the increased awareness of the importance of prevention and early intervention in the national agenda. This beautiful little book, which minutely examines the reflexive relationship between the emotional life of parents and babies, is therefore timely.The authors provide a psychoanalytic, fly on the wall trip from conception to early infancy from the perspective of parents, baby and other important relatives. It therefore differs from other books exploring the baby’s internal world, which tend to focus more on the baby’s experience...making the book suitable for parents and clinicians alike.' Claire McKenna, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, the Association for Child and Mental Health'I believe that many parents will find answers to their questions in this book as it covers an enormous range of possible scenarios they may encounter during the first year of their baby's life ... [it] really offers a comprehensive "guide" to parents in discovering and navigating the 'new territory' of their experience ... The book is written in clear, jargon-free style and is therefore accessible to a wide audience ... While reading this book I found myself smiling, frowning, feeling puzzled and impatiently curious about what the authors had to say next ... Although the book is aimed at parents, I think it is also valubale for professionals, both in terms of offering knowledge and understanding, but also in offering a model of how to talk to parents. Being a child psychotherapist and parent-infant psychotherapist in training ... I feel that I have learnt from this book and have been using this learning in my work. I also recommend this book to some parents I work with and wonder whether it could be included on the prescription list at GP surgeries and baby clinics ... The tone of the whole book is kind, respectful, compassionate and patient and it is likely that while reading it, parents will have a feeling of being understood.' Marija Stojkovic, Child Psychotherapist, in the Journal of Child Psychotherapy‘Finding Your Way with Your Baby has been so helpful for families under the Nottingham Perinatal Psychiatric Service, I have lent it to several colleagues now who have in turn shared with their patients, and they have fed back how gentle and accessible they have found it – it has certainly helped to overcome preconceptions about psychoanalytic theory being remote and stuffy!’ Liz Chesters, Mother Infant Nurse Therapist at the Nottinghamshire Perinatal Psychiatric ServicePraise for the first edition from parents ‘The night this book arrived Tom and I sat on the bathroom floor (the warmest room in the apartment), with the baby and a bottle of red wine, and read bits aloud to each other. It really got some conversations going, particularly on the kind of parents we want to be.’ Josie Shillito ‘We have been snatching chapters of it in between feeds and have found it immensely reassuring and revelatory in equal measure.' Sarah Sternberg 'As a new father reading this book before the birth of my first son, it gave me confidence ahead of becoming a parent, particularly around understanding the needs of a newborn and communication. By acknowledging both the positive and negative emotions that new parents, and particularly new fathers, can experience, I felt better prepared and less fearful of what was potentially around the corner.' Max GrandisonTable of ContentsA note rom Dilys Daws; A note on the authors; Acknowledgemets; Introduction; PART I: Becoming a parent 1. Life will never be the same again; 2 Bringing your baby home; 3. Bonding; 4. Being a good parent; 5. Figuring out fatherhood; 6. Baby blues, postnatal depression and anxiety; PART II: Being with baby; 7. Conversations with your baby; 8. Feeding; 9. Sleeping; 10. Crying babies; 11. Weaning and teething; 12. Learning through play; 13. Your baby’s emerging sense of self; PART III: The wider world; 14 Wider family and other support; To work or not to work; Recommended Readings; References; Index

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Book SynopsisThis innovative text offers a simple but comprehensive framework for couple assessment that integrates research and information on couples from a wide range of models.Using the 7 Cs as a basis for guiding assessment, chapters move through key areas of couple functioning including communication, conflict resolution, culture, commitment, caring and sex, contract, and character. An additional chapter on children also offers insights into assessment of couples who parent. Offering a broad and accessible framework that can be applied to a variety of theoretical perspectives, the book highlights how the 7 Cs can be used to inform both assessment and treatment of couples. Numerous case examples are interwoven throughout the text to demonstrate how therapists may utilize this approach to work with a diverse client base. Written in an accessible style, Assessment in Couple Therapy is an essential tool for students of marriage and family therapy and beginning therapistsTrade Review"Lee Williams has provided a marvelous resource for couple therapists and couple therapists in training. Building on the foundation of a simple structure, the 7 C’s, Williams orients the reader to each of the most essential aspects of couple assessment. Strongly anchored in evidence-based methods and in a broad integrative view of couple assessment, this book provides a comprehensive yet highly coherent way of understanding couple relationships. This book should be a part of every course in couple therapy and a part of every couple therapist’s library." - Jay Lebow, PhD, ABPP, LMFT, Family Institute at Northwestern, Family Process Editor"Thorough assessment is a crucial part of effective therapy with couples. Lee Williams has done masterful work in providing a critically needed book on dyadic assessment. In this well-written and engaging book, Lee clearly describes the 7 C’s assessment approach, an evidence-informed and transtheoretical framework. Lee walks the novice clinician through each assessment component – assessment structure, content areas to explore, challenges with couples, and using assessment to inform interventions. This book is essential reading for all students in training as well as seasoned couple therapists." - Adrian Blow, PhD, Professor at Michigan State UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction: Assessing Couples Using the 7 C’s2. Getting Started – Structuring Assessment3. Communication4. Conflict Resolution5. Culture6. Commitment7. Caring8. Assessing a Couple’s Sexual Relationship9. Contract10. Character11. Children: An Eighth C?12. Moving Beyond the Initial Assessment

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to equip mental health professionals to integrate discussions of sexual identity, health, wellness, and intimacy into the scope of their client's mental health, ensuring they are well-prepared to incorporate sexual functioning into core assessment, interventions, and treatment.We exist in societies that are scared to discuss sexual health, identity, and relationships, and the stigma surrounding these topics saturates our mental health professions. Sex, intimacy, and sexual identity have historically been relegated as specialized topics when training new clinicians, which has led to professionals feeling unable and unskilled to speak about a core part of their client's psychological, biological, physical, and relational health. Viewing this as a social justice issue, this book addresses a movement in the counseling field to incorporate sexual health into therapy as well as providing new ways of foundational teaching. Chapters begin exploring the history of sex tTrade Review"Sex, Social Justice, and Intimacy in Mental Health Practice identifies the lack of sexual health education in graduate school training programs as a social justice issue. The author challenges the mental health field to create greater access to sexual health services, services that have historically been reserved only for the privileged. Sharing information, cases, and activities from her years of work as both a clinician/sex therapist and an educator, Martinez-Gilliard offers a comprehensive guide to sexual health competency that is a must for any training program wanting to prepare its students to meet the holistic needs of clients and to create a healthier society."Prem Pahwa, LMSW, CST; Director of The University of Michigan Sexual Health Certificate Program"In a world where mental health is often seen as completely separate from sexuality, this book opens to the door, welcoming mental health professionals towards recognizing sexuality and supportive treatment of such as a crucial part of practice. Bridging previous work across sexuality, psychology, social work, and other allied fields, Erin Martinez-Gilliard offers an intentional and compassionate guide to everything from building rapport that allows for talk about sexuality to diagnosing sexual challenges, plus a bevy of potential tools and intervention options alongside case studies to support a deeper understanding of how to utilize them."Shanna K. Kattari, PhD, MEd, CSE, ACS; Associate Professor, University of Michigan; Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs Table of Contents1. The Social Injustice of Specialization 2. Make Room for Yourself 3. Introducing the Topic with Teenagers and Families: Boundaries and Ethical Considerations 4. What Could Go Wrong? 5. Collaborative Assessment Strategies 6. Trauma and Sexual Difficulties 7. Diagnosis and Sexual Difficulties 8. Guiding Clients to Good Enough Intimacy: Medical Difficulties/Diagnosis, Disabilities and Sexuality 9. Stigma, Societal Messages and Sexual Difficulty 10. Helping Create a New Normal: Addiction, Substance Use and Sex 11. Biopsychosocial Treatment Approaches 12. Honoring the Diversity of Sexual Expression 13. Aging and Sexual Transition 14. Networking, Resources, Referrals, and Coordination of Care 15. The Road Forward

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Book SynopsisHow can adults keep children safe and healthy online now and in the future? How can we thrive alongside technology? This highly accessible book unpacks the latest psychological research, attachment theory and neurobiology to offer parents and professionals insight into how technology impacts childrenâs development and how to navigate our lives online.Catherine Knibbs shares her extensive experience to reveal what we know about human behaviour in cyberspace, and particularly that of children using devices, consoles and social media platforms. She offers deeper understanding of how and why children engage online and shows parents and professionals how, rather than being overwhelmed by the dangers and pathologies of cyberspace, we can learn to support children in using technology healthily. She covers key topics including social media use and abuse, impact of screen time, issues around gaming and extreme behaviours online. By the end of this book you will be able to understand your child better, and have an understanding of what is happening in their minds, brains and bodies in relation to the technological and digital world.Children, Technology and Healthy Development is for all parents, and professionals in psychology, education, social care and the police who are concerned with understanding how we support children in an online world. It will also be valuable reading for those in tech design interested in the impact of technology on the developing human.Trade Review‘This book will be of huge benefit and indeed, relief, to professionals, parents and indeed anyone interested in some of the most fundamental issues of our time. At last, an extremely readable, sensible but deeply nuanced and well researched work in a field full of over-blown claims, scaremongering or complacency.’- Dr Graham Music, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock and Portman Clinics, London, UK.‘From the workings of the human brain, to gaming, social media, addiction, trauma and everything in-between, Cath Knibbs takes us on a journey of her vast experience discussing the online world; the difficulties many of us face with children, the myths and realities and, most importantly, clear and practical guidance. This book is a must-have for any professional that works with children or for parents who want to understand more about the online lives of their children.’ - Alan Mackenzie, Online Safety Specialist and Founding Member of AACOSS, UK.‘Cath Knibbs provides insight and encourages the reader to focus on what the real challenges may be, rather than what the latest media panic tells us. Are we addicted to technology? How can we identify vulnerability? Why does child online gaming trigger so much fear for parents? Effective strategies are offered for adults to support and manage the children in their care - this book is a wonderful read for any adult yearning to understand their child’s fascination with online technologies.’ - Ken Corish, Online Safety Director, South West Grid for Learning, UK.‘In her new breakout book, Cath Knibbs presents an essential ethnographic exploration into the new cyber world our children are being raised in. What is cyber-psychology, cyber-trauma, & digital parenting? What is E-attachment and how might it impact your child's developing sense of sense, ability for self-regulation, and capacity to develop meaningful relationships? The neuroscience-backed insights Cath Knibbs presents are a much-needed lamp to guide parents, therapists, educators and, most importantly, children out of the matrix.’ - Dr Brent T. Hogarth, Clinical Sports Psychologist and Head Coach at the Flow Research Collective. Table of ContentsSECTION 1 THE THEORY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A WORLD OF TECHNOLOGYAttachment, Trauma and Child Development in an Exponential Technological Age 1. Attachment and Infancy, the Foundation of our Behaviour and Development 2.Trauma, A Very Basic Introduction 3.E-ttachment and the Developing Child 4.The Neurobiology of Online Behaviour: A New Proposition 5. Biology Before Brain: Why States Precede Disinhibition Online 6. Addiction, Attachment or Something Else? What is the Problem? 7.Parenting and Professional Understanding of Children With, Around and Through Technology SECTION 2 GAMING PITFALLS, POSITIVES AND PROCESSES: HOW TO HELP 8.Gaming; Good, Bad or the Problem? From Play to Time Limitations 9. Gaming Issues, Risks and Pitfalls 10. Abuse in Gaming: From Bullying to Exploitation 11. It’s Not All Bad: Examples From Practice 12. Gambling in Games: Is This the Same as Sticker Books, Competition or is it More Sinister? SECTION 3 SOCIAL MEDIA: RELATIONSHIPS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND. THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW TO HELP 13. Does Technology, Social Media or our Devices Have an Impact on Mental Health? 14. Social Media and Dis-Order 15. Just What is Social Media and What is it For? 16. Social Behaviour in an Online World, Parenting and Child Development 17. Who, What, Why, When and the How of Social Media, and the New Communication Language 18. Social, Communication and Attachment Media: An Online Scam?

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