Health, Relationships and Personal development Books

Book Synopsis?Aceptando el reto de sanar? es una experiencia de vida. Una experiencia donde se relata el viaje desde la incredulidad hasta la certeza, desde la enfermedad hasta la salud, desde la pena hasta la alegría.

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Book SynopsisDisaster medicine is a broad and dynamic field that encompasses the medical and surgical response to mass casualty incidents including rail, air, and road traffic accidents; domestic terrorism; and pandemic outbreaks. It also encompasses the global issues of conflict and natural catastrophe. Specialists in disaster medicine provide insight, guidance, and expertise on the principles and practice of medicine both in the disaster impact area and healthcare evacuation-receiving facilities. They liaise with emergency management professionals, hospitals, healthcare facilities, communities, and governments. With contributions by international authorities in the field, Making Sense of Disaster Medicine: A Hands-on Guide for Medics is an accessible text designed for all medical students and professionals who may find themselves responding to such incidents. Part of the highly successful Making Sense series, the book features an easy-to-read layout and boxed secTable of ContentsDisaster medicine: Evolution of a specialtyThe medical response to domestic terrorism and major incident managementManaging national mass casualty incidentsClassification of disastersPre- and post-deploymentMedicine in the fieldSurgery in disastersPsychological aspects of conflict and catastropheMarginalized groups in disastersHealthcare in refugee populationsThe realities of warThe hazards of the jobThe ethics of Disaster MedicineElectives in the developing world

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Book SynopsisPeer mentoring is an increasingly popular criminal justice intervention in custodial and community settings. Peer mentors are community members, often with lived experiences of criminal justice, who work or volunteer to help people in rehabilitative settings. Despite the growth of peer mentoring internationally, remarkably little research has been done in this field. This book offers the first in-depth analysis of peer mentoring in criminal justice. Drawing upon a rigorous ethnographic study of multiple community organisations in England, it identifies key features of criminal justice peer mentoring. Findings result from interviews with people delivering and using services and observations of practice. Peer Mentoring in Criminal Justice reveals a diverse practice, which can involve one-to-one sessions, group work or more informal leisure activities. Despite diversity, five dominant themes are uncovered. These include Identity, which is deployed to inspire change and elTrade ReviewThe criminal justice system has become a dustbin for failed public policy. This book’s in-depth and timely consideration of peer mentoring both extends understanding of a crucial participatory approach to this setting and helps offer practical routes out. A must-read text for both professionals and those on the receiving end of criminal justice.Peter Beresford, Professor of Citizen Participation, University of Essex and Co-Chair, Shaping Our Lives, the national service user-led organization."Peer mentoring in criminal justice has a long history, but a remarkably thin theoretical and research base, considering the rich potential of this work to transform our ideas about criminality and the justice process. Buck’s comprehensive treatment of the subject is exactly what is needed, therefore -- a genuine breakthrough that will become a sort of ‘bible’ for future research in this area."Shadd Maruna, Professor of Criminology, Queen’s University Belfast"Gill Buck’s important new book takes our understanding of mentoring to an entirely new level, exploring not just its relationship with desistance from crime but also its complex, contested and emergent role in criminal justice and its reform. In revealing how mentoring interacts with questions of identity, agency, values, change and power, this book will intrigue, inspire and challenge students, practitioners and scholars of criminal and social justice alike."Fergus NcNeill, Professor of Criminology & Social Work, University of GlasgowThis book takes us beyond aspirational and fashionable approaches to desistance by making a compelling case - both critically and in practice - for participatory self-determination on the part of those with experience of criminal punishment. In Peer Mentoring in Criminal Justice, Gillian Buck retrieves traditions of radical pedagogy and self-help movements to present a contemporary way forward for sustainable recovery from criminalisation.Mary Corcoran, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Director of programmes in Criminology, Keele UniversityTable of Contents1.Introduction: Peer Mentoring in Criminal Justice 2.The penal voluntary sector, peer mentoring, and desistance from crime 3.Theorising peer mentoring as a critical relational practice: pedagogy, identity and collective politicisation 4.The research field 5.The importance of identity to peer mentoring 6.Agency, action and acknowledgement in peer mentoring 7.The Values and ‘Core Conditions’ of Peer Mentoring 8.The terror, complexity and limits of change 9. The hidden power dynamics of peer mentoring 10.Conclusion

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Book SynopsisInsights in Global Health: A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations is the most comprehensive index of critical information on healthcare facilities and nonprofits in 24 of the lowestincome countries as classified by the World Bank. Presented in an easily accessible format and organized in 24 country chapters, the compendium allows stakeholders to better identify where healthcare services are available and where additional resources are needed.Key Features: Brief country overviews, key statistics, and country maps depicting the locations of healthcare facilities. Curated lists of healthcare facilities as well as nonprofits, accompanied by brief descriptions and relevant medical specialties, for each country. QR codes associated with each listing linking to a companion web platform, providing access to further information about the organizations as well as the ability to interact with the data in a customizable manner.Trade ReviewImproving health care in resource poor environments requires close collaboration between international groups and local, on-the-ground medical professionals and institutions. Insights in Global Health is an invaluable resource for both parts of that equation and a sure way to advance the cause of better health across the planet.’- Dr. Denis Mukwege, founder, Panzi Hospital and Nobel Peace Prize laureate‘The global health landscape is complex. Thousands of organizations – UN agencies, religious groups, and nonprofits - support public health and provide health care in countries around the world. This remarkable book provides the first-ever map of this landscape. It is an essential guide.’- Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc., FAAP, Director, Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good, Boston College; Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Global Health‘Global development and sustainable progress depend on populations that are healthy and empowered. The data provided by Insights in Global Health can ensure that emerging countries have access to the healthcare required for long-term success.’- Andrea Jung, CEO and President, Grameen America‘One of the greatest promises of our technological age is the power of Big Data to improve health outcomes. By extracting insights from disparate data in innovative ways, Insights in Global Health is helping to create an “efficient market” for the delivery of healthcare in underserved regions at a time when the world needs it most.’- Stephen Colvin, CCO, Bloomberg MediaTable of ContentsSection 1: Introduction. Section 2: Country Information Supported By Maps Highlighting Regions with NGOs and Other Health Organization Density. Section 3: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Other Global Health Organizations Organized Alphabetically. Section 4: NGOs and Other Global Health Organizations Organized by Country. Section 5: NGOs and Other Global Health Organizations Organized by Specialty.

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Book SynopsisConcern about the quality of life and its measurement is probably greater now than ever before. The last five years have seen considerable changes in policy, particularly in health and social service markets bringing into question appropriate measures of input and output. The issues addressed in this volume range from the philosophical question of what the good life is, to detailed studies of what constitutes a good quality of life for particular client groups.Quality of Life will be valuable reading for researchers and practitioners in social policy, social work and economics.Table of ContentsS. Baldwin, Director of Social Policy Research Unit, University of York; C. Godfrey, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Health Economics, University of York; A. Culyer, Head of Department of Economics and Related Studies, University of York; P. Kind Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Health Economics, University of York; C. Gudex Research Fellow, Centre for Health Economics, University of York; G. Loomes, Department of Economics and Related Studies, University of York; L. McKenzie; A. Shiell, Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, Australia; C. Pettipher, Department of Social Policy, University of Manchester; N. Raynes, Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council Social Services Department; K. Wright, Deputy Director, Centre for Health Economics, University of York; G. Parker, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York; C. Downes, Social Policy and Social Work, University of York; A. Corden, Research Fellow, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York; S. Hutton, Research Fellow, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York; M. Powell, Department of Economics, University of Leeds; A. Maynard, Director, Centre for Health Economics, University of York; A. Eastwood, Director of Health Policy, Research and Education, Harvard University; C. Propper, Department of Economics, University of Bristol; C. Megone, Department of Philosophy, University of Leeds; J. Hodge, Faculty of Humanities, Law and Social Science, Manchester Polytechnic; K. Gerard, Medical School, University of Newcastle; M. Hirst, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York

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Book SynopsisWritten by practicing social workers and social work educators, this text analyzes modern psychoanalytic and psychosocial approaches to social work and relates them to current practices and values. Focusing on working with children and families, the text covers salient issues in social work practice including risk assessment, dealing with parents with drug and alcohol problems, supervision and management of emotional stress. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on the realities of frontline practice, and looking at what can realistically be achieved. It also addresses the research evidence for this approach. With psychoanalytic and psychosocial approaches becoming increasingly popular, this text will be a welcome addition for professionals, students and social work educators.Trade Review'It is an extremely well written and thought-provoking book presenting psychoanalytic perspectives as a basis for social work with children and families in stressful circumstances ... A welcome and instructive book. It can be warmly recommended as excellent value for refreshing theoretical ideas or for CPD purposes! And it really should be required reading for all those with an analytic background who are also teaching in, or working with, individuals or families in health, education or social work settings.' - Gill Frayn'This highly original and very welcome book is the first text written for over 20 years that seeks to introduce the theory and practice of psychoanalytic thinking to social workers... I hope that it will be widely used by social work educators and that it finds its way onto the reading list of trainee counsellors and psychotherapists.' - Ruth Jordan, Journal of Social Work Practice'It is an extremely well written and thought-provoking book presenting psychoanalytic perspectives as a basis for social work with children and families in stressful circumstances ... A welcome and instructive book. It can be warmly recommended as excellent value for refreshing theoretical ideas or for CPD purposes! And it really should be required reading for all those with an analytic background who are also teaching in, or working with, individuals or families in health, education or social work settings.' - Gill Frayn'This highly original and very welcome book is the first text written for over twenty years that seeks to introduce the theory and practice of psychoanalytic thinking to social workers.' - Ruth Jordan, Journal of Social Work Table of ContentsPart 1: A Framework for Practice 1. Psychoanalytic Theories for Social Work Practice 2. Psychoanalytic Research in the Era of Evidence-Based Practice 3. Racist States of Mind: An Attack on Thinking and Curiosity Part 2: Understanding and Working with Children and Young People 4. Observation in Social Work Practice 5. ‘Thinking In and Out of the frame’; Applying Systemic Ideas to Social Work with Children 6. Individual Brief Psychotherapy with Sexually Abused Girls and Parallel Support Work with Parents and their Carers 7. Double Deprivation 8. Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Emotional Problems Facing Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities Part 3: Parents, Families and Professional Networks 9. The Court, the Couple and the Consultant: Is There Room for a Third Position? 10. Dangerous Cocktails: Drugs and Alcohol within the Family 11. Working with Borderline Personality Disorder 12. Working with Families Who See Help as the Problem 13. Re-Enactment as an Unwitting Professional Response to Family Dynamics Part 4: Professional Stresses and Supports 14. Who Care for the Carers: Work with Refugees 15. The Containing Function of Supervision in Working with Abuse

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a source of innovative theories and data for researchers grappling with social justice methodology and research methods in an environment constrained by funding agendas.This book foregrounds and promotes creativity and imagination within a critical frame of reference to challenge the status quo. It invites people into creative spaces for thinking about and researching âthe socialâ. With/in these spaces both the processes of social justice research (methodology) and the presentation of the research (re-presentation) are seen as being intertwined.This book explores methodologies which include, but are not limited to: writing as inquiry; performance ethnography; emotional geographies; arts-based inquiry; autoethnography; evocative inquiry; readerâs theatre. This may include poetry, monologues, art, music, dance, and other creative mediums. Many of these methods are not new per se. What is new is the blurring of traditional research boundaries, for example between the social sciences and the arts, and the initial movement of these methods from the margins to the mainstream in the search for more successful ways to effect social justice outcomes.This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of Social Research Methodology.Table of Contents1. Preface: New methods in social justice research for the 21st century Gabrielle Gwyther and Alphia Possamai-Inesedy 2. Methodologies a la carte: An examination of emerging qualitative methodologies in social research Gabrielle Gwyther and Alphia Possamai-Inesedy 3. Research and indigenous participation: Critical reflexive methods Ruth Nicholls 4. Drawing the experience of chronic vaginal thrush and complementary and alternative medicine M. Morgan, F. McInerney, J. Rumbold and P. Liamputtong 5. Disrupting edges - opening spaces: Pursuing democracy and human flourishing through creative methodologies Debbie Horsfall and Angie Titchen 6. Having their say: Email interviews for research data collection with people who have verbal communication impairment Nicole Ison

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Book SynopsisSlacktivism is a term that has been coined to cynically describe the token efforts that people devote to some cause, without long-term or meaningful impact. We wear colored wristbands, pins, or ribbons proclaiming support for a particular organization. We might post something on social network sites or send messages to friends about causes dear to our hearts. We might even volunteer our time to work on behalf of marginalized, oppressed, or neglected groupsor donate money to a charity. Yet the key feature of significant social action is follow throughcontinuing efforts over a period of time so as to build meaningful relationships, provide adequate support, and conduct evaluations to measure results and make needed adjustments that make programs even more responsive.This book is intended as an inspiration for practicing psychotherapists and counselors, as well as students, to become actively involved in a meaningful effort. The authors have searched far and wide to identTrade Review"Perhaps never before in psychology has a more inspirational book been written. The selflessness of these over two dozen colleagues will reawaken your most magnanimous inspirations and transpose you to re-envision your own highest level of social action." Nicholas A. Cummings, PhD, ScD, former President, American Psychological Association "As a psychotherapist/social justice activist, I am inspired by these stories to reach higher, take more risks, and to realize that the limits that we place on ourselves in our professional roles are there to be questioned and challenged. This volume is powerful, not only because of the stories it tells, but because it illuminates the path for all of us in the world of psychotherapy who are wondering how we can make a difference in the larger world." - Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP, Founder and Director, Fremont Community Therapy Project, Seattle WA"Beautifully written, covering a wide range of important and moving projects, this book speaks to the place of hope in all of us…hope that we can make a difference in the world, bringing forth the best in all peopled and lessening the suffering which robs people of their dignity and wellbeing. This book is essential reading for anyone dedicated to creating real change in the world." - Judith V. Jordan, PhD, Director, Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, Wellesley Centers for Women; Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolTable of ContentsPart I: Re-Visioning Clinical Practice Kottler, The Power of Transcendent Empathy: Empowering Lower Caste Girls in Nepal. Doherty, The Citizen Therapist and Social Change. Part II: The Dreamers: What Change Could Be Gold, When Work is Not Enough: Searching for Greater Satisfaction and Meaning. Brew, Marginalized No More. Sheer, A Wannabe Therapist’s Journey to Make a Difference. Sibbing, Social Justice and the Part-Time Counselor. Part III: Community Action Bosch, Cervantes, Sacred Advocacy: Assisting At-Risk Boys and Girls to Find Meaning in Violent, Unjust Communities. Walker, Real-Life Social Action in the Community. Monk, Walking the Tight Rope of Change: Building Trust and in a Diverse Urban Community. Stout, Stout, Two Roads Leading to One. Pyles, Moving beyond the Professional Response to Gender-Based Violence: Community Organizing with Women Survivors. Yznaga, I am Your Future, You are My Past: Reaching Back to Move Forward. Bethea, A Call from My Ancestors: Honor, Responsibility, Commitment, Reciprocity, Propriety, and the Illumination of the Human Spirit. Codrington, When Your Liberation is Tied-Up with Mine: Social Justice Work as a Tool for Resistance, Empowerment, and Nation Building for African Descended Peoples. Ellis, No One Gets Left Behind. Bemak, Counselors without Borders: Community Action in Counseling. Part IV: Global Outreach Emavardhana, Life Task in a Life Time. Edwards, Rodriquez, Counseling Internationally: Caring for the Caregiver. Norsworthy, Khuankaew, Feminist Border Crossings: Our Transnational Partnership in Peace and Justice Work. DeLoach, Bon Kouraj: Learning Courage through Service. West-Olantunji, Kicking and Screaming: My Social Action Journey. Guay, Please Do Not Forget Me Nepal. Part V: Closure and Reflection Kottler, Twenty Intensely Personal Motives for Involvement in Social Justice Projects: Saving the World or Saving Myself? Carlson, A Life Devoted to Service. Englar-Carlson, Paying for Our Place in the World: A Reflection on the Personal Meaning of this Book and Its Stories.

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Book Synopsis***WINNER OF A NAUTILUS 2018 SILVER MEDAL BOOK AWARD***Innovations in Behavioural Health Architecture is the most comprehensive book written on this topic in more than 40 years. It examines the ways in which healthcare architecture can contribute, as a highly valued informational and reference source, to the provision of psychiatric and addictive disorder treatment in communities around the world. It provides an overview of the need for a new generation of progressively planned and designed treatment centres both inpatient and outpatient care environments and the advantages, challenges, and opportunities associated with meeting the burgeoning need for treatment settings of this type. Additional chapters address the specifics of geriatric psychiatry and its architectural ramifications in light of the rapid aging of societies globally and provide a comprehensive compendium of planning and design considerations for these places in both inpatient and outpatient care contexts. FTable of ContentsPart 1: Background 1. Introduction. 2. Architecture for mental and behavioral health: a brief history—1960-2010. 3. Special populations: children and adolescents, the aged and the displaced. Part 2: Design 4. Reinventing an asylum. 5. Planning and design considerations for behavioural health architecture. Part 3: Case Studies 6. Case studies 1-25. Appendix: Urban Morphology of CAMH Since 1860. Postscript. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisSupported by the National Institute for Social Work, this valuable handbook guides new and inexperienced managers through the many management dilemmas faced in the social services setting. Bringing together contributions from managers and trainers in social work, it ensures that management theory can be linked to developing good practice in social work.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction. Management in Practice: Making the transition to manager; Making decisions effectively; Resource management; Managing conflict. Reflections on Practice: The management of change; Managing risk; Building a culture; Working with outside projects. Some Management Tools: Budgeting; Creating an informative environment; Monitoring and evaluation; Empowerment through contracts; A manager in action: imaginative uses of Section 1 money.

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Book SynopsisA 50-card deck full of yoga poses to strengthen your body, focus your mind and centre yourself

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Book SynopsisKnowledge-in-Practice in the Caring Professions explores the nature and role of knowledge in the practical work of the caring professions. It focuses on knowledge of the practical over the theoretical, looking at the application of theory and the implementation of skill, judgment and discretion. Containing contributions from experts in a variety of fields, the research within this book offers a unique perspective on professional practice as multi-disciplinary, illustrating shared and overlapping understandings in knowledge-in-practice between the different professions as well as understandings that are distinctive to each discipline. It underlines that in order to effectively address the range of social, psychological and health problems facing contemporary societies, professionals need to engage in cooperative models of practice.Trade Review'The breadth of the contributions is a major strength of this volume. The insights each brings from philosophy, history, theory and practice provide engaging and accessible reflections on the imperatives for, and implications of, the relationship between knowledge and practice. The fact that knowledge and practice are foregrounded in ways that enhance both is a refreshing approach.' Joan Orme, Glasgow School of Social Work, UK 'Central to the viability and credibility of health professions is the ability to serve those in need with the right combination of expertise and services in the right way, at the right time, at the right cost. Facilitating a much needed dialogue between professions and offering a bridge to the future of health through cooperative models of practice, this is a must read across health professions in education and practice.' Gayla Rogers, University of Calgary, Canada 'This book addresses a relevant issue which has been largely overlooked in health sciences until recently. 'Knowledge-in-practice' or 'practice-wisdom' refers to the professional know-how of actual clinical practice as opposed to the theoretical knowledge or know-what. The tension between know-what and know-how is not new. The introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 provide an excellent review of the origins of this debate.' International Journal of Integrated Care 'The editors and chapter authors of Knowledge-in Practice pay considerable attention to the forms of knowledge in professional practice and a major attraction of the book is gaining an inside understanding of the thinking processes of various disciplines...' Aotearoa New Zealand Social WorkTable of ContentsIntroduction, Heather D'Cruz, Struan Jacobs, Adrian Schoo; Chapter 1 Ideas of knowledge in practice, Struan Jacobs; Chapter 2 Information, knowledge and wisdom in medical practice, P.B. Greenberg; Chapter 3 The practice of the psychiatrist, Alex Holmes; Chapter 4 Social work knowledge-in-practice, Heather D'Cruz; Chapter 5 Disability: a personal approach, Lisa Chaffey; Chapter 6 Knowledge in the making: an analytical psychology perspective, Joy Norton; Chapter 7 Knowledge to action in the practice of nursing, Alison Hutchinson, Tracey Bucknall; Chapter 8 The risky business of birth, Frances Sheean, Jennifer M. Cameron; Chapter 9 Skills for person-centred care: health professionals supporting chronic condition prevention and self-management, Sharon Lawn, Malcolm Battersby; Chapter 10 Knowledge and reasoning in practice: an example from physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Megan Smith, Sylvie Meyer, Karen Stagnitti, Adrian Schoo; Chapter 11 Using knowledge in the practice of dealing with addiction: an ideal worth aiming for, Peter Miller; Chapter 12 Conclusions: Knowledge-in-practice in the caring professions: reflections on commonalities and differences, Heather D'Cruz, Struan Jacobs, Adrian Schoo;

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Book SynopsisThis book describes and quantifies the major socioeconomic changes that have occurred in four new member states of the EU (Slovenia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria) since the early 1990s. The period covered was a particularly turbulent one, not only because of the transition process which was well underway but becase of the stablization packages and other economic, monetary and social policy measures, which have had a strong impact at individual and household levels. While previous comparable studies have been carried out, they cover the period only to the mid 1990s, thus this book contains unique and very valuable statistical and micro data. Within the broad framework of socioeconomic change, a number of topics are explored in greater detail. These include changes in activity, occupational status and educational attainment, household income sources and income inequality, and risk of income poverty. The analysis is based on household budget surveys and complemented with other statistical sources, enabling a coherent analysis of the impact of large changes in social policy at household level. The country chapters are all based on common methodological guidelines enabling comparisons to be drawn. This will be an invaluable book for researchers in comparative social policy, poverty and social stratification and economic sociology, and for specialists on Central and Eastern Europe.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction, Michael F. Förster; The changing landscape: demography and activity, Manuela Sofia Stanculescu; Changes in household income, income inequality and poverty: a comparative overview, Tine Stanovnik and Natasa Kump; The transition process and changes in income, income inequality and poverty: the case of Bulgaria, Silviya Nikolova; Changes in income, income inequality and poverty: the case of Hungary, György Molnár and Viktoria Galla; The transition process and changes in income, income inequality and poverty: the case of Romania, Manuela Sofia Stanculescu and Lucian Pop; The transition process and changes in income, income inequality and poverty: the case of Slovenia, Tine Stanovnik and Mitja Cok; Technical annex; References.

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Book SynopsisStepfamilies: History, Research, and Policy examines language use, laws, cultural stereotypes, media images, and social policies and practices to create an understanding of how predominant views about stepfamilies and stepfamily members are constructed within society. As the rates of divorce and remarriage continue to increase, it is more important than ever to overcome nuclear family ideology and abandon the model of research that compares stepfamilies with nonstepfamilies. This book shows you how honor and empowerment can be attained in new family structures and how alternative kin networks can be just as healthy as the traditional nuclear family unit.As this book examines the ability of different societies to integrate different family forms into mainstream notions of âœfamily,â you will realize the damaging effects of treating stepfamilies as incomplete, undesirable institutions. In fact, Stepfamilies: History, Research, and Policy will challenge your notions of family over and Table of ContentsContents Introduction Stepfamilies from a Historical Perspective Stepfamilies in 1984 and Today--A Scholarly Perspective Confronting Nuclear Family Bias in Stepfamily Research Stepfamily Variations How Society Views Stepfamilies Stepfamilies from the Stepfamily’s Perspective Stepfamily as Project Stepfamilies from the Child’s Perspective: From Stepfamily to Close Relationships Stepfamilies from Siblings’ Perspectives The Stepparent Role from a Gender Perspective Stepfamily Therapy from the Client’s Perspective Current Knowledge About Child Abuse in Stepfamilies Stepfamilies from a Legal Perspective Stepfamilies from a Policy Perspective: Guidance from the Empirical Literature Stepfamily Policy from the Perspective of a Stepfamily Organization Family Life Education Programs for Stepfamilies Step- and Foster Families: A Comparison Index

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Book SynopsisExamine the dynamic role of creativity in therapy! Creativity in Psychotherapy: Reaching New Heights with Individuals, Couples, and Families examines the nature, role, and importance of creative thinking in counseling and therapy. Authors David K. Carson and Kent W. Becker combine extensive backgrounds in marriage and family therapy and counseling to give you a unique resource that fills a crucial gap in the therapy literature. The book explores various aspects of creative thinking, personal characteristics of highly creative therapists, creative techniques and interventions, barriers to creative work, and creativity development. Not designed as a “cookbook” for conducting therapy, Creativity in Psychotherapy features practical techniques and interventions for conducting therapy with children, adults, couples, and families. Creativity in Psychotherapy: Reaching New Heights with Individuals, Couples, and Families is a much-needed response to the need for a prTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Psychotherapy with Individuals, Couples, and Families As a Creative Enterprise Old Wine in New Wineskins: What Is Creativity in the Context of Therapy? Strengths and Limitations of Creativity in the Therapeutic Process Getting the Most from the Incubation and Breaking Out of the Box Exercises Section I: The Importance of Creativity in Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy: Health, Dysfunction, and Resiliency Chapter 1. Essential Components of Creativity in Individual, Couple, and Family Treatment Creative Incubation Exercise #1: Setting the Tone Creativity As an Ecological, Contextual, and Systemic Concept Eminent and Everyday Creativity Creativity in Some Prominent Theories of Counseling Creative Problem Finding and Problem Solving The Importance of Divergent Thinking in Therapy The Creative Process in Therapy The creative Use of Play and Humor in Therapy Breaking Out of the Box: Creating My Box Chapter 2. An Overview of the Role of Creativity in Individual Mental Health, Psychopathology, and Family Dysfunction Creative Incubation Exercise #2: Changing Lenses The Importance of Creativity to Mental Health Creativity, Mental Health, and Psychopathology in Adults: An Overview Breaking Out of the Box: Creating My Metaphor Chapter 3. Creativity and Resiliency in Children, Adults, Marriages, and Families Creative Incubation Exercise #3: A Fresh Perspective Creativity and Resiliency Creativity in Marriage Creativity in Families Other Ways of Facilitating Creativity and Creative Thinking in Children and Adults Conclusion Breaking Out of the Box: Creating Spice Section II: Therapists’ Perceptions of Creativity in Their Work with Couples and Families Chapter 4. The Meaning, Importance, and Role of Creativity in Couples and Family Therapy Creative Incubation Exercise #4: Creativity is . . . The Multifaceted Nature of Creativity Summary of Qualitative Findings Regarding the Importance of Creativity in Therapy According to Study Participants Breaking Out of the Box: From the Eyes of Babes (and Beyond) Chapter 5. Characteristics of the Creative Family Therapist Creative Incubation Exercise #5: My Creativity Time Line Qualities/Characteristics of Creative Family Therapists Enhancing Creativity in Individuals, Couples, and Families As Part of the Therapeutic Process Breaking Out of the Box: Finding My Flow Chapter 6. Creative Interventions in Couples and Family Therapy: Therapists’ Descriptions Creative Incubation Exercise #6: Creating Options Therapists’ Descriptions of creative Interventions in Couple and Family Therapy Creative Closing Rituals and Terminations in Couple and Family Therapy Contraindications in Using Experiential and Play-Oriented Approaches Breaking Out of the Box: A Session of Possibilities Chapter 7. Barriers and Constraints to Creativity in Family Therapy Creative Incubation Exercise #7: Barriers and Beyond Social-Psychological Inhibitors of Creativity Institutional/Organizational Rules, Policies, and Turfism As Inhibitors of Creativity Responses from Study Participants Regarding Barriers to Creativity in Therapy Breaking Out of the Box: Designing a Creative Ritual Section III: Creative Interventions in Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy and Supervision Chapter 8. Creative Interventions in Ten Contemporary Schools of Thought, Part 1: Psychodynamic, Intergenerational, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Emotion Focused Creative Incubation Exercise #8: Herding Cats Introduction Psychodynamic Approaches Intergenerational Approaches Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions Emotion-Focused Interventions Breaking Out of the Box Creating Shifts Chapter 9. Creative I

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Book SynopsisExamine the questions of “how,” “what,” and “why” associated with religiousness and spirituality in the lives of older adults! New Directions in the Study of Late Life Religiousness and Spirituality explores new ways of thinking about a topic that was once taboo but that has now attracted considerable attention from the gerontological community. It examines various approaches to methodology and definition that are used in the study of religion, spirituality, and aging. In addition, it explores the ways that gerontological research can highlight the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of older adults. The first section will introduce you to new ways of thinking about research methodology and data analysis that can be applied to studying the complexity of older adults'' religious/spiritual practice and beliefs. You''ll learn several approaches to the study of phenomena that are both personal and also deeply embedded in commTable of Contents Charting a Course for the 21st Century Studies of Late Life Religiousness and Spirituality Part I. Epistemological Stirrings in the Study of Religiousness and Spirituality Examining Spirituality Over Time: Latent Growth Curve and Individual Growth Curve Analyses Uncovering Spirituality Resiliency Through Feminist Qualitative Methods Spiritual Issues in Health and Social Care: Practice into Policy? A Mighty Fortress Is Our Atheism: Defining the Nature of Religiousness in the Elderly Part II. Approaches to the Definitional Dilemma Practical Philosophies: Interpretations of Religion and Spirituality by African American and European American Elders Dwelling and Seeking in Late Adulthood: The Psychosocial Implications of Two Types of Religious Orientation Widows’ Spiritual Journeys: Do They Quest? The Role of Social Context in Religion Part III. The Fruits of the Religious Life Why Believe? The Effects of Religious Beliefs on Emotional Well Being Coping with the Uncontrollable: The Use of General and Religious Coping by Caregivers to Spouses with Dementia Effects of Religiosity and Spirituality on Depressed Affect and Prosocial Behaviors Religiosity, Afterlife Beliefs, and Bereavement Adjustment in Adulthood Afterword: A Conversation About Theories, Definitions, and Applications Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisEncourage the Church to address the gift of human sexuality—how to view it, how to deal with it, and how it relates to spiritualityA Theology of Gay and Lesbian Inclusion: Love Letters to the Church challenges traditional church teachings that brand homosexuality as immoral, using pertinent scripture from the central Gospel to promote a full acceptance of gay and lesbian Christians. This powerful book questions the assumption that gay Christians are morally inferior, presenting testimony from gay men and lesbians about prejudice they’ve experienced at the hands of the Church—and its straight members. Written as a series of ten letters, the book addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the church and appeals for a new understanding and commitment to the acceptance of its gay members. From the author:The purpose of this book is to equip you, Christian warrior of the Gospel of peace, to stand against those who use the Bible to resist chaTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Letter 1. Letter of Introduction Letter 2. Identifying the Core of Our Common Faith Letter 3. What Gets in the Way of Love Letter 4. Recognizing the Church As Both Human and Divine Letter 5. Humans As Sexual Beings: A Fresh Look at a Sensitive Topic Letter 6. What Are Gay People Like? Letter 7. What Do Gay People Want? Letter 8. What the Bible Really Says Letter 9. From Being to Doing Letter 10. Appeal to the Bride of Christ Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisBridging the gap between spirituality and the recovering community, Rising from the Dead: Stories of Women's Spiritual Journeys to Sobriety tells the stories of alcoholic women in long-term sobriety whose faith-based rehabilitation healed and transformed their lives. Using the format adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous in telling their stories, each woman tells how it was, what happened, and how it is now. Their stories are first examined within the more secular models of treatment, and then in relation to theological categories and models. Illustrating the catastrophic nature of alcoholism as well as the hopeful path to recovery, this book offers a practical and valuable guide for professionals working in the Christian community to assist women suffering from addiction.Rising from the Dead describes the 12-step spiritual approach to treating addiction, and offers strategies for strengthening and developing the spiritual lives of those afflicted with this burdenTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. PART I: WE COME TO TELL OUR STORY. Chapter 1. A Conversation in Ordinary Time. Chapter 2. Entering Sacred Space. PART II: WE COME TO BREAK THE BREAD. Chapter 3. From Story to Theory. Chapter 4. Descending into Hell: Shame and Guilt. PART III: WE COME TO KNOW OUR RISING FROM THE DEAD. Chapter 5. Standing Between Sin and Grace. Chapter 6. Navigating Within Traditions. Chapter 7. To Speak Rightly of God. Chapter 8. Radical Brokenness and Radical Relationship. Chapter 9. On the Road to Emmaus. Chapter 10. More Conversations in Ordinary Time. Appendix. The Twelve Steps. The Twelve Traditions. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn effective treatment to help those with addictionsVictims of drug addiction, chronic illness, and mental illness all too often are overwhelmed with the affliction called hopelessness. Oxford Houses succeed because their substance abuse treatment approach instills the most powerful medicinehope for recovery. Rescued Lives: The Oxford House Approach to Substance Abuse provides a comprehensive thought-provoking look at just how the innovative Oxford House model inspires positive action on one of our country's most serious problemssubstance abuse. This powerful book presents the success stories of the people living in these community homes and explains just how it has worked for them.Rescued Lives: The Oxford House Approach to Substance Abuse gives an insightful review of Oxford House's history and the development of the approach. Residents' stories reveal the treatment process on the road to recovery, allowing readers tTrade Review"A timely and readable book focusing on the history, methods, and details of the Oxford House model of substance abuse recovery. Provides a refreshing, if not sobering, reminder that there is hope for recovery from substance abuse when traditional methods have failed. [This book] is sometimes provocative, laced with enriched narratives and testimonials depicting the tortuous path many of its residents took before finding Oxford House. I would recommend it to addicts, mental health personnel, addictionologists, sociologists, policy makers, urban planners, and politicians. It provides a glimpse into the lives of troubled souls and a way to establish a unique community model of living as part of recovery."- Leslie M. Lothstein, PsycCRITIQUESTable of Contents Foreword (Bill White) Preface Acknowledgments Introduction PART I. THE OXFORD HOUSE MODEL Chapter 1. A Society in Crisis The Future Chapter 2. A Sobering Beginning: The First Oxford House Insider Influence The First Oxford House Chapter 3. The Roads to Recovery: Substance Abuse Treatment Approaches and Oxford House Treatment Models Oxford House Approach Chapter 4. The Oxford House Experience: Entrance and Assimilation Making the Decision The New Resident Chapter 5. The Oxford House Experience: Living Substance Free Relationships Reframing of Self PART II. EXPANDING THE OXFORD HOUSE APPROACH Chapter 6. History Is Made Legislation An Explosion of Growth Chapter 7. Women, Children, and Families Demographics Relationships Responsibilities Sense of Self Chapter 8. Criminal Offenders and Recovery Society’s Perceptions Reentry into Society Relationships Responsibilities Sense of Self Chapter 9. Society’s Disenfranchised Society’s Perceptions Relationships Responsibilities Sense of Self Reentry into Society Chapter 10. An Invitation Is Extended The Next Step The Oxford House Traditions Chapter 11. Does Oxford House Work? Compelling Evidence A Broadened Vision of Helping Chapter 12. The Researchers’ Stories Community Psychology Community Psychology Meets Oxford House Chapter 13. A Watershed Moment A New Paradigm The Oxford House Approach in Other Settings Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the accompanying storybook, Maya's ACE Adventures!: A Story to Celebrate Children's Resilience following Adverse Childhood Experiences [9781032368177]. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Helping Children to Thrive After Adverse Childhood Experiences: Maya's ACE Adventures!' Storybook and Adult Guide [9781032367934].Alongside the accompanying storybook, Maya's ACE Adventures!, this guide provides adults with much-needed resources to talk to children about their traumatic experiences in ways that are non-threatening, safe, and can build a child's confidence in speaking about their fears with a trusted adult. Designed to be read by an adult before they read the story together with a child, the guide provides practical tools, such as scene-by-scene discussion prompts and strategies for co-regulation, to facilitate conversations that are informed, relaxed and allow fTrade Review‘This book is for any adult seeking some kind of template for communicating with a child who, through no fault of their own, is having to cope with a number of obstacles… Problems can be overcome Mine’s book tells us: with kindness, listening and talisman-like Keepers that remind us to be kind, talk to each other and to have empathy.’Sir Lenny Henry, CBE‘A much-needed resource to support parents, caregivers and other adults around a child experiencing adversity. Often, adults have a fear of speaking to a child about their experiences, not knowing what to say or how to be or whether they might make the situation worse. The storybook and its Guide scaffold and hold the adult safely, helping a child to reflect on their own thoughts and feelings whilst in the safety of story. Exploring the emotions and feelings of Maya, with a trusted adult will undoubtedly help the child to make sense of their own experiences. What is shareable is bearable!’Julie Harmieson, Trauma-Informed Schools UK (TISUK) Director of Education and National StrategyTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Who this Guide is designed for 3. Structure of the Guide 4. Meet the Characters 5. Overview of the story, Maya's ACE Adventures! 6. Stress - Is It All Bad? 7. ACEs - An Overview 8. ACEs - Proceed with Caution! 9. Children Can Overcome Their ACEs - How Protective Factors Can Help 10. The Brilliant Brain 11. The "Upstairs" and "Downstairs" Brain 12. Self-regulation - What is it and Why is it Important? 13. The Invaluable Role of Co-regulation in Helping Children to Self-Regulate 14. Discussion Prompts and Questions to Encourage the Child to Express their Thoughts and Feelings and to Help Build Understanding of Safety - Some Useful Tips 15. What to do if a Child Makes an in-the-moment Disclosure 16. Summary and Final Thoughts 17. Useful Resources

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Book SynopsisReading groups have grown rapidly in popularity and continue to be a significant cultural phenomenon. Reading groups in public libraries, linked to the learning and social inclusion agenda, have expanded to include a wide range of groups within society, including people with visual impairments (VIPs). This under-researched area is the focus of this book. Library-based VIP reading groups are interesting on many levels. Given that these groups predominantly use audio versions of the text (rather than print), this links to debates about the changing nature of reading in a multi-modal age. This book discusses whether contemporary society still defines reading as a visual activity or whether technological developments have led to a broadening of the definition of reading. The author goes on to discuss how policy is translated into practice within the library context and whether the wide range of reading groups linked to libraries suggests that libraries understand and are taking the socTrade Review’For anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the role of the reading group - particularly the impact they have on the lives of blind and partially sighted people - this book is a must. Drawing on in-depth, participatory research, Eileen Hyder sets the reading group in the context of the readers’ daily lives - and also the daily lives of the libraries where they meet.’ John Vincent, The Network - tackling social exclusion in libraries, museums, archives and galleries, UK ’Those who take part in or run reading groups for people with visual impairments, and anyone with an interest in disability studies, will welcome this thoughtful and well-researched book. Hyder discusses important issues about social inclusion, as well as providing practical suggestions for the future.’ Jenny Hartley, University of Roehampton, UK ’Eileen Hyder uses one reading group for visually impaired people as a case study to raise thought-provoking questions about reading groups in general, about reading, about life-long learning, and about the role libraries play in the social inclusion of marginalized populations. As publishers explore new formats that might replace print books, and readers discover new ways to enjoy literature, will blind people be at the forefront of new reading technologies and methods, or continue to lag behind? How will librarians advocate for universal access to their collections? Reading Groups, Libraries and Social Inclusion will be a valuable resource for librarians, educators, blind and partially sighted people and any reader interested in the future of the book.’ Georgina Kleege, University of California, Berkeley, USA ’I now feel far more informed about not only reading groups but the issues faced by VIPs and would recommend this book to anyone involved in running reading groups, working with VIPs or who are interested in the idea of setting up groups of this nature. I also think it would be of interest to anyone with a passion for encouragiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Reading Histories; Chapter 3 Reading Matters; Chapter 4 Reading Groups and Social Justice; Chapter 5 Libraries, Reading Groups and Lifelong Learning; Chapter 6 A Broader Picture;

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Book SynopsisThis structured yet flexible manual presents an innovative group treatment approach that targets deficits in self-regulationâa central problem for sex offenders. Safe Offender Strategies (SOS) comprises 10 evidence-based modules that teach participants the skills to desist from problem behaviors, manage their emotions and impulses, and break unhealthy relationship patterns. Motivational enhancement and validation techniques are woven throughout this collaborative treatment. SOS can be used with a range of clientsâincluding high-risk offenders and those with mental illness or intellectual disabilitiesâin institutional or outpatient settings. Fifteen reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Stinson and Becker have opened a new and optimistic chapter in the so-far frustrating search for solutions to sexual violence. Offering respectful criticisms of prior therapeutic approaches, they provide an alternative that is standardized, can be systematically evaluated, and is supported by preliminary empirical studies. Ultimately, desistance from sexual crime depends on each offender's willingness to change; fortunately, the approach in this book is adherent to well-known principles of prosocial behavior change. Beautifully written, this comprehensive, practical treatment guide promises to be used and tested for years to come."--Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine "An enormously important contribution. In the last three decades, the approach to sexual offending has been almost unrelentingly punitive. Stinson and Becker outline a rigorous, empirically grounded approach to treatment, in a style that is accessible and clear. This book needs to be on the shelf of anyone assessing or treating someone who has committed a sexual offense. It will stand as a landmark in the evolution of sex offender treatment."--John Petrila, JD, LLM, Vice President of Adult Policy, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Dallas, Texas "This manual addresses a vital criminal justice and public health issue. Without losing sight of public safety concerns, the authors identify methods for establishing a caring, empathic therapeutic alliance. The importance of basing therapeutic interventions on well-documented empirical evidence is properly emphasized. This is a thought-provoking work that educates rather than indoctrinates. It will be a useful resource for both clinicians and students."--Fred S. Berlin, MD, PhD, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, National Institute for the Study, Prevention, and Treatment of Sexual Trauma "This authoritative account of the SOS program by leading experts represents an important addition to the literature on treatment for sexual offending. SOS is founded on an incisive model of self-regulatory processes in affective, cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal domains. This innovative, step-by-step manual warrants the attention of researchers and practitioners who are committed to reducing the serious and lasting harm inflicted on society by sexual offenders."--Christopher J. Patrick, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida State University-The modules present well-organized psychoeducational curriculums….Stinson and Becker have presented an interesting and detailed treatment model that incorporates aspects of evidence-based approaches including motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy.--PsycCRITIQUES, 06/26/2013Table of Contents1. A New Approach to Treating Sex Offenders 2. Theoretical Foundation of Safe Offender Strategies 3. Using Safe Offender Strategies: Pragmatic Considerations 4. Case Conceptualization and Working with Clients 5. Module 1—Why Am I in Treatment? 6. Module 2—Basic Treatment Concepts 7. Module 3—Emotions and Emotion Regulation 8. Module 4—Sexuality and Sexual Behavior 9. Module 5—Review of Motivation, Commitment to Treatment, and Treatment Goals 10. Module 6—Expectations and Beliefs about Interpersonal Relationships 11. Module 7—Dysregulation and Interpersonal Relationships 12. Module 8—Coping with the Past 13. Module 9–Making Good Choices: Managing Urges and Behavior in a Healthy Way 14. Module 10—Motivation, Commitment, and Treatment Goals 15. Family and Community Reintegration: Preparing the Client for Aftercare Appendix A. Client Aftercare Packet Appendix B. Additional Client Handouts

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Book SynopsisThis acclaimed work--now in an extensively revised second edition--provides an up-to-date conceptual framework and hands-on strategies for culturally competent clinical practice with Latino families and individuals. Practitioners and students gain an understanding of the family dynamics, migration experiences, ecological stressors, and cultural resources that are frequently shared by Latino families, as well as variations among them. Through many in-depth case illustrations, the author shows how to apply a multicultural and social justice lens to assessment and intervention, while drawing on each client's strengths. Creative ideas are presented for addressing frequently encountered clinical issues and challenges at all stages of the family life cycle. New to This Edition *Delineates the author's multidimensional, ecosystemic, and comparative approach (MECA) in greater detail; presents MECAmaps, MECAgenograms, and other innovative clinical tools. *Incorporates the latTrade ReviewFalicov has outdone herself with the second edition of Latino Families in Therapy. She deftly guides therapists working with Latino families through the complexities and intersectionalities of this work. The volume's clarity makes it highly accessible to therapists-in-training, while its clinical wisdom and conceptual depth make it delectable for the most seasoned researcher, theoretician, or therapist. An essential addition to the libraries of those involved in multicultural clinical practice, by the best in the field.--Carola Suárez-Orozco, PhD, Co-Director, Institute of Immigrant Children, Youth, and Families, University of California, Los AngelesThe second edition of this groundbreaking text updates Falicov's stellar contributions to understanding the interplay of culture and immigration as they play out in the therapy process. Falicov's vast experience as a clinician is evident in her examples of concrete interventions. This edition incorporates insights about the impact of the recent immigration landscape and the consequent transformations of family life. I look forward to using this text in my courses on gender and immigration for doctoral students in psychology.--Oliva M. Espin, PhD, Professor Emerita, San Diego State University and California School of Professional Psychology of Alliant International UniversityA feast for our minds and hearts, this rich volume challenges our field's truisms and offers carefully crafted concepts to enlarge our thinking. Falicov invites us to embrace complexity with a framework that is created for Latino families yet applicable to all families. She generously weaves her own life experiences as an immigrant with the moving stories of those whose lives she has masterfully touched, providing a profound balance of the personal and the professional that is so needed in our work. I can't wait to use this book with my graduate and postgraduate students in family therapy.--Evan Imber-Black, PhD, Professor and Program Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program, Mercy CollegeBroad in scope, the book encompasses the process of immigration, the encounter of two cultures, the ecology of the immigrant family, family organization, the family life cycle, and specific aspects of therapy, illustrated with examples of clients treated by the author. As a family therapist born and raised in Argentina, I was surprised and humbled by the many new things I learned about my own migratory process and about the cultures I thought I knew well. This second edition is essential reading for everybody who is working, or plans to work, with this growing and varied population.--Salvador Minuchin, MDFalicov methodically deepens the reader’s understanding of Latino families and culture, with sensitivity and depth of knowledge. Her scholarship is articulated with precision, keen observation, and penetrating insight. Offering an approach that integrates the cultural and sociopolitical issues that affect Latino families, the book guides the clinician to develop culturally sensitive assessments and practical interventions. Falicov's writing is notable for its eloquence, theoretical sophistication, clinical utility, and cultural authority. This is an indispensable text for graduate-level courses in clinical psychology, family therapy, and cultural diversity.--Salvador D. Treviño, PhD, Director, Practicum in PsyD Program, Antioch University Santa Barbara -Table of ContentsIntroductionI. Overview1. MECA: A Meeting Place for Culture and Therapy2. Latino Diversity: Contexts and CulturesII. Migration and Acculturation3. Journeys of Migration: Losses and Gains4. Transnational Therapies: Separations and Reunifications5. The Second-Generation Identity Struggles: Roots and WingsIII. Ecological Contexts6. Mental Health Disparities: The Need for Equal and Just Care7. Religion, Spirituality, and Traditional Healing Practices8. Racism, Ethnic Prejudice, and Discrimination9. The Challenge of School and WorkIV. Family Organization10. The Persistence of Extended Kin11. Couples: Presenting Issues and ApproachesV. Family Life Cycle12. Raising Children in Culture and Context13. Adolescents and Parents Crossing Cultural Borders14. Young, Middle, and Late Adulthood TransitionsVI. ConclusionA Reflection: Finding Strengths

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

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Book SynopsisFeaturing extensive case studies, this volume provides a unique window into implementation of evidence-based treatments in real-world community settings. Experienced therapists illustrate the use of three effective therapies for traumatized children and their caregivers: trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). Covering the entire process of assessment and intervention, the cases highlight ways to maintain treatment fidelity while addressing complex clinical challenges with diverse clients. Experts in the respective therapy models offer instructive commentaries at the end of each case. The book also provides a concise introduction to each model, including its theoretical underpinnings, empirical support, and applications.Trade Review"This book’s innovative use of succinct but thorough overviews of three prominent evidence-based treatment models, combined with case studies and expert commentary, results in a practitioner-oriented educational tool for those of us treating children exposed to trauma. I recommend it for students in graduate school as well as professionals in community practice."--Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, Associate Director, UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Duke University School of Medicine "Allen and Kronenberg have creatively addressed the important issue of how to effectively infuse evidence-based practices into clinical work with children of different ages. This is an engaging book because of the integration of research with clinical application. The expert commentaries are particularly helpful for enabling the reader to learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the therapist's approach in each case. This is an important resource for all clinicians who work with traumatized children and their families, as well as for psychology graduate students, child psychiatric residents, and social workers and counselors in training."--Joy D. Osofsky, PhD, Barbara Lemann Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center "An excellent overview of the major empirically based approaches for trauma work with children. The extended case studies with commentaries by major figures in the field highlight the nuanced issues typically encountered in applying these approaches and make this volume incredibly useful for practitioners and students learning these techniques. I recommend this book highly for graduate courses and staff training at agencies. It is useful for introducing the approaches as a prelude to gaining more focused accredited training and/or as follow-up for case discussions."--Sandra T. Azar, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University "Provides the practicing clinician with a solid understanding of the core issues in evidence-based approaches for childhood trauma. Case examples from frontline clinicians, along with commentary by treatment experts, highlight real-world applications, choice points, and common challenges. This volume is a helpful addition to the treatment literature, bridging the often-reported chasm between treatment development and clinical practice."--Margaret E. Blaustein, PhD, Director, Center for Trauma Training, Needham, Massachusetts -Table of ContentsI. Foundations of Evidence-Based Treatment1. Understanding Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma-Exposed Children: Definition, Development, and Misconceptions, Brian Allen2. The Role of Assessment in Evidence-Based Treatment with Trauma-Exposed Children, Jeffrey N. WherryII. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)3. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: An Overview, Brian Allen & Natalie Armstrong Hoskowitz4. TF-CBT with a School-Age Girl with a History of Severe and Prolonged Sexual Abuse: The Case of Mary T., Clare Lucas, with commentary by Benjamin E. Saunders5.TF-CBT with a School-Age Boy with a History of Neglect and Witnessing Domestic Violence: The Case of Gabriel S., Alexandra Tellez, with commentary by Benjamin E. SaundersIII. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)6. Child–Parent Psychotherapy: An Overview, Mindy Kronenberg7. CPP with an Infant Boy in the Child Welfare System: The Case of Claudia and John W., Michele M. Many, with commentary by Patricia Van Horn and Alicia F. Lieberman8. CPP with a Preschool-Age Boy Living in a Residential Program for Women with Substance Use Disorders: The Case of Deanna and Brian C., Amy R. Sommer & Eda Spielman, with commentary by Patricia Van Horn & Alicia F. LiebermanIV. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)9. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: An Overview, Joaquin Borrego, Jr., Chelsea Klinkebiel, & Alexandra Gibson10. PCIT with a School-Age Boy Who Experienced Physical Abuse and Neglect: The Case of Christopher J., Leslie Whitten Baughman, with commentary by Anthony J. Urquiza11. PCIT with a Preschool-Age Boy Exposed to Domestic Violence and Maternal Depression: The Case of Jeremy S., Dawn M. Blacker, with commentary by Anthony J. Urquiza

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Book SynopsisParents can play a strong role in helping their children overcome anxiety disorders--given the right tools. This innovative, research-based book shows clinicians how to teach parents cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to use with their 5- to 12-year-old. Session-by-session guidelines are provided for giving parents the skills to promote children's flexible thinking and independent problem solving, help them face specific fears, and tackle accompanying difficulties, such as sleep problems and school refusal. User-friendly features include illustrative case studies, sample scripts, advice on combining face-to-face sessions with telephone support, and pointers for overcoming roadblocks. Several parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This book fills an important gap by helping therapists to empower parents with the skills and confidence to help their anxious child. Creswell and her coauthors give us a science-based, engaging, extremely practical book that is underpinned by years of experience. Detailed exercises and case examples ensure that any therapist will deliver consistent results. The strategies in this book will change the lives of children with anxiety disorders and their families."--Ronald M. Rapee, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and founding director, Center for Emotional Health, Macquarie University, Australia "Creswell et al. have harnessed their collective talent and considerable clinical experience in this eminently readable, highly useful guide. Unlike most treatments for anxious children--which are directed primarily, if not exclusively, to the children themselves--this approach is oriented toward the parents. By actively and collaboratively engaging the parents, the clinician can bypass many barriers to effective treatment with children. The approach is developmentally sensitive, contextually informed, evidence based, and low intensity (four of the eight sessions can be conducted by telephone). This is an impressive book with considerable potential."--Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, ABPP, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech "Creswell and colleagues present an efficient and effective CBT-based program that enables parents to help their children overcome the distress and functional impairment associated with problematic anxiety. Clearly written and well organized, this book guides providers at all levels through each step of the treatment process, from the initial assessment through relapse prevention. It contains a multitude of useful charts, figures, and case examples."--John C. Piacentini, PhD, ABPP, Director, Childhood OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior "A succinct, incredibly practical, and well-written book. Therapists get knowledge and tools for working effectively with parents of children struggling with anxiety. I hope that many parents have the opportunity to experience this empowering approach."--Wendy K. Silverman, PhD, ABPP, Alfred A. Messer Professor of Child Psychiatry and Director, Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine "When I teach Introduction to Child and Family Therapy, one of the first questions that comes up is how to work with parents. This book is the best resource for students seeking answers to this question. It is so clear, scientifically grounded, and clinically useful that I strongly recommend it as a supplemental text and a resource for clinicians at all levels. Teaching parents how to implement the skills that therapists have been studying for years will expand the reach of our efforts with anxious children, and, most probably, will improve our outcomes."--Eduardo L. Bunge, PhD, Clinical Psychology PhD Program, Palo Alto University "I can't wait to use this book in my practice with parents! The authors present a clear, step-by-step, evidence-based guide for therapists. With this book, practitioners can teach parents (who often believe erroneously that reassuring their anxious child will help) to foster their child’s independence, 'curiosity' about his or her worries, and testing of possible solutions. Parents will see their children gain perspective, mastery, and confidence as their fears decrease."--Cynthia G. Whitham, MSW, LCSW, private practice, Los Angeles, and Director, UCLA Parenting and Children's Friendship Program, University of California, Los Angeles -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Conducting a Comprehensive Assessment and Establishing Treatment Goals 3. Psychoeducation and Individualizing the Treatment Model 4. Promoting Independence in Day-to-Day Life 5. Helping Parents to Promote Flexible Thinking and a “Have a Go” Attitude 6. Helping Parents to Support Their Child in Facing Fears 7. Helping Parents to Promote Independent Problem Solving 8. Keeping Things Going 9. Tackling Sleep Problems 10. Tackling School Refusal 11. Treating Child Anxiety within Challenging Contexts References Index

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Book SynopsisThis definitive text, now revised and expanded, has introduced thousands of students and practitioners to the theory and practice of social work with groups. Leading authorities outline major models of group work and address critical issues in planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions. The Handbook describes applications in all the major practice settings--mental health, prevention, child welfare, substance abuse, health care, aging, corrections, and more--as well as organizational and community settings. A strong focus on empowerment, social justice, and diversity is woven throughout. The empirical foundations of group work are reviewed, and innovative research methods discussed. New to This Edition: *Incorporates over a decade of advances in the field *Heightened focus on practitioner-researcher collaboration. *Two chapters on substance abuse prevention with youth. *Chapters on social justice work, evidence-based practice, offender reentryTrade Review"Garvin, Gutiérrez, and Galinsky bring deep roots that span multiple dimensions of group work theory, practice, teaching, and research, making them a terrific team for developing--and now revising--this handbook. Their expertise is complemented by contributors who are true luminaries. The second edition's scope is impressive, and well suited for micro- to macro-oriented group work courses. It would also enrich the reading lists of courses on professional foundations, practice, research and evaluation, interprofessional contexts, and core social work commitments to engagement and social justice. Chapters emphasize the effectiveness of group work alongside attention to diversity, adding instructional value."--Paula S. Nurius, PhD, MSW, Grace Beals Ferguson Scholar, Professor, and Associate Dean for Transdisciplinary Scholarship, University of Washington School of Social Work "This handbook takes a broad view of social work with groups, from concepts of group dynamics to interdisciplinary applications. In these uncertain times, the second edition's attention to ethical dilemmas, the marginalization and oppression of nonprivileged group members (familial to global), transformational leadership, and empowerment is especially relevant. As practitioners, we should embrace the concepts in this book as if our lives, and our clients' lives, depended on it."--Mary Joanne Kraus, PhD, LCSW, private practice, San Antonio, Texas "This book is so thorough, solidly conceptualized, and cohesive that it will become the group worker’s 'go-to' resource--whether student or practitioner. The volume represents current thinking, research, and group work practice with clients across the lifespan and in many practice areas. Significant new content in the second edition includes chapters on group work with immigrants and refugees and other timely topics. I particularly appreciate the coverage of research-informed group work, which deepens and broadens the discourse on evidence-based practice, and community organization, which has disappeared from the curriculum of many social work schools. Group work practice is evolving to meet the needs of vulnerable and underserved communities in a volatile world. This volume provides a wellspring of data and practical information to help students and practitioners evolve as well."--Dana Grossman Leeman, PhD, MSW, Associate Dean for Online Education, Simmons College School of Social Work "The second edition of this handbook enhances the scholarship on social work with groups in several significant ways. New and revised chapters respond thoughtfully and inclusively to the field's increased emphasis on the role of research evidence, the impact of technology, and the need to expand and clarify the theoretical base of group work practice. The book also takes an expansive view of the importance of collaboration and of cultural competence in both research and practice. This is an outstanding volume that should become part of all social workers' personal libraries."--Michael Reisch, PhD, MSW, Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice, University of Maryland School of Social Work "The second edition of this essential text surpasses its excellent predecessor in its breadth and depth. The editors and contributing authors guide readers into contemporary models of group theory, research, and practice across social welfare fields of service. The chapters highlighting new examples of the application of strength-based group work principles are particularly noteworthy. All who access the book will find valuable and pertinent information for our profession for years to come."--Edith A. Lewis, MSW, PhD, Associate Professor Emerita of Social Work and Women’s Studies, University of Michigan -If there is a definitive textbook on social group work methods and theory written for students, practitioners, or clinical faculty, then this second edition of the Handbook of Social Work with Groups fits that definition extremely well….[It] highlights the most current leading practitioners and scholars who survey the breadth of current knowledge relative to current approaches to working with groups in many different settings and for a variety of purposes….This text is not only cutting-edge; it is practical, well written, and extremely well organized….As a practicing social group worker, this enhanced second edition of the handbook will be a valuable asset to further my practice and will surely help anyone who wishes to incorporate its lessons, cogent state-of-the-art thinking, and evidenced based research to advance their own social group work skills.--Social Work with Groups, 10/8/2018ƒƒA comprehensive compilation of knowledge about social work with groups written by many of the field's leading authors. The editors are noted social work authors and educators and they have produced a wonderful resource....Students will welcome the rich scholarship and the convenience and affordability of this text....Will undoubtedly be included in the libraries of many students, educators, and practitioners for generations to come. (on the first edition)--Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 1/1/2005ƒƒThis encompassing collection reminds us how vital the healing of group work can be and how powerful it is in creating change in individuals and in communities. Editors...present a broad view of this domain in social work, offering a range of practice models....A rich resource for students as well as scholars. (on the first edition)--Social Work Forum, 3/1/2004Table of ContentsIntroduction, Charles D. Garvin, Lorraine M. Gutiérrez, and Maeda J. Galinsky I. Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations 1. Group Dynamics, Ronald W. Toseland 2. An Ecological/Systems/Seven C's Perspective on Group Practice, John E. Tropman 3. Social Group Work in a Global Context, Rebecca Smith, Justin Bucchio, & Barbara F. Turnage 4. An Empowerment Perspective, Margot Breton 5. Ethics and Values in Group Work, Allan E. Barsky & Helen Northen 6. Group Work and Socially Just Practice, R. M. Ortega II. Principal Foundations of Group Practice Models 7. The Mutual Aid Model, Alex Gitterman 8. Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work, Richard Tolman & Craig W. LeCroy III. Group Work Approaches Related to Purpose 9. Support and Self-Help Groups, Linda Farris Kurtz 10. Psychoeducational Groups, Jennifer Root 11. Social Work with Groups and Drug Abuse Prevention with Youth: Rich History and Untapped Potential, Flavio F. Marsiglia & Elizabeth Kiehne IV. Group Work Approaches Related to Setting 12. Group Work in Health Care Settings, Brian L. Kelly 13. Evidence-Based Group Work in Mental Health Practice, Mary C. Ruffolo & Carolyn M. Maker 14. Involuntary Groups, Ronald Rooney & Michael Chovanec 15. Strengths-Based Group Work with Children and Adolescents, Andrew Malekoff 16. Group Work in Child Welfare, Barbara Rittner 17. Group-Based Approaches to Preventing Adolescent Substance Abuse: The State of Social Work Science, David Córdova, Francheska Alers-Rojas, Brian Perron, Christopher P. Salas-Wright, & Michael G. Vaughn 18. Groups for Older Adults, Ruth Campbell 19. Groups for Reducing Intergroup Conflicts, David Bargal 20. Group Interventions for Partner Abuse, Daniel G. Saunders 21. Group Work with Immigrants and Refugees, Izumi Sakamoto & Sidonia Couto 22. Intergroup Dialogue: Engaging Difference for Social Change, Biren (Ratnesh) A. Nagda 23. Group Work in the Shadow of Mass Incarceration, Reuben Jonathan Miller, Desmond Upton Patton, & Jorge Delva V. Group Work in Organizational and Community Settings 24. Assessing and Strengthening Characteristics of Effective Groups in Community-Based Participatory Research Partnerships, Amy J. Schulz, Barbara A. Israel, & Paula Lantz 25. Participatory Research, Popular Education, and Popular Theatre: Contributions to Group Work, Janet L. Finn, Jillian Dean Campana, & Maxine Jacobson 26. Social Action Groups, Lee H. Staples 27. Group Process Dynamics and Skills in Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Laura R. Bronstein & Julie S. Abramson 28. Group Work with Working Groups, Paul H. Ephross, Thomas V. Vassil, & Steven R. Rose VI. Group Work Research and Evaluation 29. Evaluation and Research Design, Larry M. Gant 30. Measurement Issues, Randy Magen 31. Qualitative Research, Susan Preston, Judy Hughes, & Michael R. Woodford 32. Intervention Research in Social Work with Groups, Mark J. Macgowan VII. The Uses of Technology to Create Groups 33. Technology-Mediated Groups, Ronald Fitch Epilogue, Charles D. Garvin, Lorraine M. Gutiérrez, and Maeda J. Galinsky

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Book SynopsisThis widely used practitioner resource and course text, now significantly revised, is considered the most comprehensive guide to working with children who have experienced major losses, family upheavals, violence in the school or community, and other traumatic events. Leading experts present a range of play and creative arts therapy techniques in chapters organized around in-depth case examples. Informed by the latest knowledge on crisis intervention and trauma, the fourth edition encompasses work with adolescents as well as younger children. Each chapter concludes with instructive questions for study or reflection. New to This Edition *Expanded age range: now includes expressive therapy approaches for adolescents. *More attention to traumatic stress reactions and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); several chapters address complex trauma. *Extensively revised with the latest theory, practices, and research; many new authors. *Additional topics: parental suTrade Review"As crisis and trauma increasingly intrude into the lives of children and teens, Webb and her talented team of front-line clinicians once again help us to understand these kids' needs and the value of intervention using a wide range of play and expressive media. The volume captures the ever-evolving nature of trauma, its effects on our most vulnerable populations, and, most important, how clinicians across disciplines can be of help."--Lawrence C. Rubin, PhD, ABPP, LMHC, RPT-S, Department of Social Sciences and Counseling, Biscayne College, St. Thomas University "This book does an eloquent job of combining both the child and adolescent foci of the trauma experience into a digestible text and guide for practitioners. It offers a variety of effective therapeutic interventions in a format suitable for new and seasoned clinicians alike. This is a useful text for a class focusing on child or youth trauma in social work, psychology, or counseling."--Julie Anne Laser-Maira, PhD, MSW, LCSW, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver "Rarely is such an informative book so delightful to read. Clinicians at any level of professional development will appreciate the scope and depth of this updated, timely, trauma-focused book. Readers will finish this volume with an enormous advantage in understanding not only how crises affect youth, but also how to work effectively to promote adaptive coping, positive change, and growth."--Janine Shelby, PhD, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles "I teach first-year medical students in a course entitled Doctoring 1, which addresses how to create a clinical alliance under a variety of patient circumstances and conditions. Play Therapy with Children and Adolescents in Crisis, Fourth Edition, is one of the reference tools that I use to familiarize my students with the challenge of assisting vulnerable children and teenagers who may have chaotic life circumstances. This resource helps the students build empathy and understanding, and fine-tune their approach to these patients."--Esther Hess, PhD, Executive Director, Center for the Developing Mind, Los Angeles; Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine -Offers resources on a significant range of crisis events….This book offers useful therapeutic intervention ideas that may be used by nearly any clinician for play therapy work with individuals, groups, or families….Offers effective ideas, resources, and specific interventions for integrating play into therapeutic work with children.--Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 5/31/2017ƒƒThis book is highly recommended for any counselor who works with children, not just those who specialize in crisis intervention. It gives detailed information on therapy interventions and provides many resources for further exploration. (on the third edition)--Family Journal, 3/16/2015ƒƒThis is an extraordinary addition to the clinical literature. The scope, breadth, and depth of the book speak volumes about the clinical expertise of the author, who is an undisputed expert in the field of play therapy....*****!(on the third edition)--Doody's Review Service, 3/16/2015Table of ContentsForeword, Lenore C. Terr, MD I. Overview and Theoretical Foundations 1. Family and Community Contexts of Children and Adolescents Facing Crisis or Trauma, Nancy Boyd Webb 2. Differential Diagnosis in the Assessment of Children and Adolescents after Crises and Traumatic Events, Kathleen Nader 3. Play Therapy to Help Symptomatic Children and Adolescents after Crisis and Trauma, Nancy Boyd Webb & Jennifer Baggerly II. Crises and Trauma in the Family 4. Children and Teens with Substance-Abusing Parents, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner & Robin Donath 5. Child–Parent Psychotherapy after Child Exposure to Parental Violence, Maxine L. Weinreb & Betsy McAlister Groves 6. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Child Sexual Abuse and Exposure to Domestic Violence, Felicia R. Neubauer, Esther Deblinger, & Karin Sieger 7. Multiple Losses, Crises, and Trauma for Children in Foster Care or Residential Treatment, Athena A. Drewes 8. Disruptions and Dissolution in Foster Care and Adoption: Play and Filial Therapy to Repair Attachment Relationships, Anne L. Stewart & William F. Whelan 9. The Traumatic Aftermath of Parental Abandonment, Separation, and Divorce: Play and Family Therapy to Deal with Ongoing Crises, Pamela Dyson 10. After a Parent's Death: Group, Family, and Individual Therapy to Help Children and Adolescents, Donna L. Schuurman & Jana DeCristofaro 11. The Crisis of Parental Deployment in Military Service, Joseph R. Herzog, R. Blaine Everson, & Jennifer Taylor 12. Fostering Change When Safety is Fleeting: Expressive Therapy Groups for Adolescents with Complex Trauma, Craig Haen III. School-Based Crisis Intervention 13. Bullying: Interpersonal Trauma among Children and Adolescents, Susan M. Swearer, Heather Schwartz, & Allen Garcia 14. Violence and Traumatic Events in Schools: Crisis Interventions with Students, Parents, and Teachers, Joshua Miller 15. Children and Adolescents with Chronic Medical Conditions: Individual and Group Helping in the School, M. Carlean Gilbert & Rana Hong IV. Crises in the Community and World 16. The Mass Traumas of Natural Disasters: Interventions with Children, Adolescents and Families, Jennifer Baggerly & Eric J.Green 17. Court Testimony: Animal-Assisted Trauma-Informed Play Therapy to Help Traumatized Child and Adolescent Witnesses, David A. Crenshaw & Lori Stella 18. Crisis Intervention Therapy with Children, Adolescents, and Family Members After Shootings in the Community, Nancy Boyd Webb & Valerie L. Dripchak 19. Multiple Traumas of Undocumented Immigrants—Crisis Reenactment Play Therapy, Rowena Fong & Ilze Earner V. Support for Therapists 20. Professional Self-care and the Prevention of Secondary Trauma Among Play Therapists Working with Traumatized Youth, Tina Maschi

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Book SynopsisThis book reviews evidence-based, multi-tiered practices for promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) with typically developing students as well as those with special needs. Leading authority Frank M. Gresham, codeveloper of the Social Skills Improvement System--Rating Scales, describes how to systematically assess K-12 students' social skills and plan and implement universal, selected, and intensive interventions. His approach is grounded in cutting-edge research on social-emotional competencies and their role in adjustment and academic achievement. Emphasizing what works, the book showcases programs and strategies that are sequenced, active, focused, and explicit. Detailed case examples and lesson plans illustrate different levels and types of SEL intervention. Reproducible assessment tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"In recent years, the fuller articulation of SEL strategies has galvanized practice with students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Yet there remains a great need for clear, concise implementation guidance for practitioners and educators--which is exactly what Gresham provides. This book offers an amazingly comprehensive overview of what is needed to achieve the goal of supporting all students' social–emotional skill development. The volume reflects Gresham's mastery of the research evidence and his decades-long history as a leader in the field. This is the best book I have seen on the topic."--Jeffrey R. Sprague, PhD, Professor and Director, Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior, University of Oregon "This is one of those rare books that are equally useful for experienced clinicians and students in training. It offers a masterful review of practices that can effectively be used with typically developing children and adolescents as well as those who have developmental disorders or externalizing or internalizing disorders, or who are deaf or hard of hearing. The book is based on a three-tiered positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) model, with practical assessment techniques, interventions, and realistic case studies for each tier. Each chapter ends with important summary points that are directly tied to implications for practice."--William R. Jenson, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Utah "No single researcher has had a greater impact on the area of social skills assessment and intervention than Frank Gresham. If you want to learn about social skills for children and adolescents, this is the one source you must have. It is the perfect book for a variety of practitioners and researchers in psychology, education, social work, and counseling. It could help schools transform their efforts to promote the social competence and well-being of students."--Clayton R. Cook, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Minnesota "Given the growing interest in SEL, this book is quite timely. It is a great resource for classroom use. As in all of his books, Gresham offers a thoughtful examination of research and evidence-based practices, going beyond simply summarizing the existing knowledge to provide powerful new insights and tools for practitioners."--T. Chris Riley-Tillman, PhD, Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri–Columbia -Table of Contents1. Definitional and Conceptual Issues in Social–Emotional Learning 2. Evidence Base for Social–Emotional Learning Interventions 3. Assessment of Social–Emotional Learning Skills 4. Universal Social–Emotional Learning Interventions 5. Selected Social–Emotional Learning Interventions 6. Intensive Social–Emotional Learning Interventions 7. Social–Emotional Interventions for Special Populations, with Paula Rodriguez 8. Practical Considerations in Social–Emotional Learning Assessment and Intervention 9. Summary, Conclusions, and Future Directions in Social–Emotional Learning 10. Case Studies in Social–Emotional Learning Assessment and Intervention, Rachel M. Olinger Steeves, Kelsey Hartman, and Sarah Metallo References Index

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Book SynopsisThis structured yet flexible manual presents an innovative group treatment approach that targets deficits in self-regulationâa central problem for sex offenders. Safe Offender Strategies (SOS) comprises 10 evidence-based modules that teach participants the skills to desist from problem behaviors, manage their emotions and impulses, and break unhealthy relationship patterns. Motivational enhancement and validation techniques are woven throughout this collaborative treatment. SOS can be used with a range of clientsâincluding high-risk offenders and those with mental illness or intellectual disabilitiesâin institutional or outpatient settings. Fifteen reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Stinson and Becker have opened a new and optimistic chapter in the so-far frustrating search for solutions to sexual violence. Offering respectful criticisms of prior therapeutic approaches, they provide an alternative that is standardized, can be systematically evaluated, and is supported by preliminary empirical studies. Ultimately, desistance from sexual crime depends on each offender's willingness to change; fortunately, the approach in this book is adherent to well-known principles of prosocial behavior change. Beautifully written, this comprehensive, practical treatment guide promises to be used and tested for years to come."--Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine "An enormously important contribution. In the last three decades, the approach to sexual offending has been almost unrelentingly punitive. Stinson and Becker outline a rigorous, empirically grounded approach to treatment, in a style that is accessible and clear. This book needs to be on the shelf of anyone assessing or treating someone who has committed a sexual offense. It will stand as a landmark in the evolution of sex offender treatment."--John Petrila, JD, LLM, Vice President of Adult Policy, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Dallas, Texas "This manual addresses a vital criminal justice and public health issue. Without losing sight of public safety concerns, the authors identify methods for establishing a caring, empathic therapeutic alliance. The importance of basing therapeutic interventions on well-documented empirical evidence is properly emphasized. This is a thought-provoking work that educates rather than indoctrinates. It will be a useful resource for both clinicians and students."--Fred S. Berlin, MD, PhD, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, National Institute for the Study, Prevention, and Treatment of Sexual Trauma "This authoritative account of the SOS program by leading experts represents an important addition to the literature on treatment for sexual offending. SOS is founded on an incisive model of self-regulatory processes in affective, cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal domains. This innovative, step-by-step manual warrants the attention of researchers and practitioners who are committed to reducing the serious and lasting harm inflicted on society by sexual offenders."--Christopher J. Patrick, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida State University-The modules present well-organized psychoeducational curriculums….Stinson and Becker have presented an interesting and detailed treatment model that incorporates aspects of evidence-based approaches including motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy.--PsycCRITIQUES, 06/26/2013Table of Contents1. A New Approach to Treating Sex Offenders 2. Theoretical Foundation of Safe Offender Strategies 3. Using Safe Offender Strategies: Pragmatic Considerations 4. Case Conceptualization and Working with Clients 5. Module 1—Why Am I in Treatment? 6. Module 2—Basic Treatment Concepts 7. Module 3—Emotions and Emotion Regulation 8. Module 4—Sexuality and Sexual Behavior 9. Module 5—Review of Motivation, Commitment to Treatment, and Treatment Goals 10. Module 6—Expectations and Beliefs about Interpersonal Relationships 11. Module 7—Dysregulation and Interpersonal Relationships 12. Module 8—Coping with the Past 13. Module 9–Making Good Choices: Managing Urges and Behavior in a Healthy Way 14. Module 10—Motivation, Commitment, and Treatment Goals 15. Family and Community Reintegration: Preparing the Client for Aftercare Appendix A. Client Aftercare Packet Appendix B. Additional Client Handouts

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Book SynopsisThis book guides PreK-12 educators and school-based clinicians on how to embed socially just practices into their day-to-day roles to achieve more equitable outcomes. Social Justice in Schools uses vivid vignettes and personal reflections to demystify complex concepts. It pinpoints ways educators can better understand their racially and ethnically minoritized students, reflect on and challenge implicit bias in assessment and decision making, and build meaningful homeâschool relationships. Chapters begin with clearly framed learning outcomes and close with discussion questions and resources for professional learning. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"This essential book will engage educators across disciplines and at all levels--from preservice teachers to practicing school psychologists. It provides insight into what social justice means in the context of schooling and how educators' daily practices can facilitate social justice for the children, families, and communities they serve. Barrett has created an easy-to-read book that is a call to action for educators concerned with equity, fairness, and opportunity for marginalized students."--Sherrie L. Proctor, PhD, School Psychology Program, Queens College, City University of New York "A toolkit for educators who endeavor to transform their classrooms into just communities. Barrett skillfully weaves theory, research, and social justice practices, and includes thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter. The rich stories, helpful diagrams, and community-building activities will help educators develop the needed skill set to practice social justice in the schoolhouse. Drawing on his own experiences as a school psychologist, Barrett has crafted a needed resource aligned with the NASP Practice Model."--Terri N. Watson, PhD, School of Education, The City College of New York "While many social justice books are written from a theoretical perspective that leaves the reader wondering what to do next, Barrett’s book focuses on knowledge and tools that educators can use right away. Case studies, vignettes, resources, and reflection questions aid in understanding specific ways to enact anti-racist ideals. Using the 'Five C's of Equity' described in the book will allow school teams to change practices, policies, and behavior to ensure equitable outcomes. A 'must read'!"--Andria Amador, EdD, NCSP, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services, Boston Public Schools "Barrett highlights the intersection between theory and practice in order to move equity from talk to action. He provides a roadmap on how to ensure adult issues don’t get in the way of responding to what students need. This text inspires and equips educators in contexts where equity is a collective goal. What resonates with me most as a superintendent is how the book helps us learn more about not just what we think social justice is in schools, but, more important, what we can do with it."--Nyah D. Hamlett, EdD, Superintendent, Chapel Hill–Carrboro City Schools, North Carolina "Social Justice in Schools is a book for this day and time. Barrett adeptly walks the fine line between the prescriptive and descriptive to give educators a framework to appropriately serve the children in their care. This book is for new and veteran teachers, school psychologists, and other school professionals. As a middle school division director and an educational consultant, I found tangible tools for professional development. Run, don't walk, to get this book."--Worokya Duncan, EdD, Head of Upper School, The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, New York City "Rooted in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, this book provides an accessible, resourceful, and thorough framework for centering social justice work in school contexts. Drawing on literature from multiple disciplines and from his own positionalities and life experiences as a Black professional, Barrett challenges the reader to critically reflect about power and to unlearn deficit frames. He invites all educators to a journey of creative co-imagination of systemic change at the level of policy, assessment, and in learning spaces, proposing a transformation that can center all languages and ways of learning."--María Rosa Brea-Spahn, PhD, CCC-SLP, Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, New York University-Table of ContentsForeword, Ivory A. Toldson Preface 1. Social Justice: A Framework for Equity in Public Education 2. Social Justice Is About Systems 3. Social Justice Is About Challenging Ourselves and Others 4. Social Justice Is About Privilege, Implicit Bias, and Intersectionality 5. Social Justice Is About More Than Numbers 6. Social Justice Is About the Children, Families, Schools, and Communities We Serve 7. Social Justice Is About Empowering Families 8. A Challenge to Educators 9. Social Justice and Me: The Formation and Evolution of a Professional Identity References Index

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Book SynopsisThis easy to follow guide-book shows you how to eat and cook vegan in 28 days - not by making extensive changes, but by simply doing one thing slightly differently every day, from dusting off the beans and long-forgotten tinned tomatoes at the back of your kitchen cupboard, to figuring out how to cook celeriac, to learning how to invigorate week-old vegetables, and to navigating dinner invitations when you''re trying to eat more plant-based but still want to have a good time.Enjoy 40 simple and practical recipes for healthy, wholesome vegan food, as well as uncovering the vegan secret weapons - dressing, dips, purées and vinaigrettes - that lift every meal to another level. This book contains the perfect number of recipes to get you through your meatless month, making it easy to navigate and to find new everyday favourites.How to Be Vegan in 28 Days is part-cookbook, part-veggie-guide book that will help you achieve a vegan lifestyle, and get into the best shTrade ReviewIf you've been thinking of joining the growing numbers that follow a plant-based diet, you'll find plenty of colourful, tasty and nutritious inspiration in this book, delivered in a budget-friendly way * The People's Friend *One of The Sun's Hot List * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisThe neighborhoods and the biophysical, political, and cultural environments all play a key role in affecting health outcomes of individuals. Unequal spatial distribution of resources such as clinics, hospitals, public transportation, fresh food markets, and schools could make some communities as a whole more vulnerable and less resilient to adverse health effects. This somber reality suggests that it is rather the question of who you are depends upon where you are and the fact that health inequality is both a people and a place concern. That is why health inequality needs to be investigated in a spatial setting to deepen our understanding of why and how some geographical areas experience poorer health than others. This book introduces how spatial context shapes health inequalities.Spatial Health Inequalities: Adapting GIS Tools and Data Analysis demonstrates the spatial health inequalities in six most important topics in environmental and public health, includinTrade Review"The book offers a spatial perspective to health inequality with the premise that health is a cross-product of people and places. The author covers a wide range of diseases and illnesses, each of which she details data collections, spatial methods and GIS approaches with practical, compelling case studies. This textbook places firmly the importance of geographic contexts to spatial health, medical geography, and geo-medicine. It is informative and instrumental for anyone who is interested in learning health inequalities and GIS applications."—May Yuan, University of Texas at Dallas, USA"I thoroughly enjoyed this addition to the GIS and Health canon. What is particularly nice is the focus on real-world examples allowing students to make the connection between technique, theory and actual need. The book is not overly dense on jargon meaning – it is also a good first exposure for readers with little or no GIS ability. Highly recommended as an entry point into the spatial health world." —Andrew Curtis, Kent State University, Ohio, USA"Dr. Ozdenerol’s book Spatial Health Inequalities: Adapting GIS Tools and Data Analysis, provides an exceptional overview of the important role of GIS in regional, national, and international health system improvement efforts and delves deep into the ways that both communities and researchers can use GIS to track and improve health. Her important work is ideally suited as a primary text for a course on GIS and can readily guide students through the many ways GIS tools and data can be employed in applied public health and health care research."— James E. Bailey, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA"This textbook places firmly the importance of geographic contexts to spatial health, medical geography, and geo-medicine. It is informative and instrumental for anyone who is interested in learning health inequalities and GIS applications." —May Yuan, University of Texas at Dallas, USA"I thoroughly enjoyed this addition to the GIS and Health canon. What is particularly nice is the focus on real-world examples allowing students to make the connection between technique, theory and actual need. The book is not overly dense on jargon meaning – it is also a good first exposure for readers with little or no GIS ability. Highly recommended as an entry point into the spatial health world." —Andrew Curtis, Kent State University, Ohio, USA"Dr. Ozdenerol’s book Spatial Health Inequalities: Adapting GIS Tools and Data Analysis, provides an exceptional overview of the important role of GIS in regional, national, and international health system improvement efforts and delves deep into the ways that both communities and researchers can use GIS to track and improve health. Her important work is ideally suited as a primary text for a course on GIS and can readily guide students through the many ways GIS tools and data can be employed in applied public health and health care research." — James E. Bailey, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USATable of ContentsNew Emerging Trends in Health Information Technology. Chronic Diseases. Birth Health. Infectious Diseases. Children’s Lead Poisoning. GIS’s Applications in Health-Care Access. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases of long duration and generally slow progression, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Morbidity and mortality due to non-communicable disease has risen tremendously over the years globally. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL): Integrative Prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases highlights the importance of HEAL as an intervention for the prevention and cure of NCDs, as well as the prevention and treatment of its risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, increased alcohol intake, and insufficient physical activity. It provides motivational strategies for users of all ages, gender, and strata for healthful eating, both in developed and developing countries.The book is composed of evidence-based information and illustrations by 32 experts, including renowned researchers from academia, government, and non-governmental organizationsTable of ContentsHealthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Non-Communicable Diseases. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Hypertension. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Obesity. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Hyperlipidemia. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Diabetes. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Heart Diseases. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Stroke. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Asthma. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Cancers. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) for Mental Health Issues. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) and Physical Activity. Healthful Eating As Lifestyle (HEAL) and Smoking Cessation.

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Book SynopsisBody Reshaping through Muscle and Skin Meridian Therapy: An Introduction to 6 Body Types shows you how your weight and body shape can be a direct result of ill health and explains the structures and functions involved. It explores much more than just what your scale and the fit of your clothes might tell you. It looks at skin, fat, muscles, diaphragm, historical illnesses or injuries, body posture, body clock or circadian rhythm, digestion, blood vessels, nutrition, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, and enteric nervous system. By examining the above factors, you will learn how they contribute toward changes in body shape (notice no mention of dieting or exercise).Muscle meridian therapy refers to the passive application of treatments to muscles not connected to any major organ. The techniques involved improve all the metabolic balances of the body (pressure, temperature, and balance) as well as your overall health. Therapies can beneTable of ContentsBody Reshaping for Health and Beauty. A First Look at the Meridian System in TCM. Who Can Benefit from This Treatment? Body Posture and Homeostasis. Six Body Types. Anatomical Approach: Types M1, M2, and M3. Muscle Meridian Therapy and Skin Cutaneous Therapy. Treatment Methods. Specific Clinical Cautions and Applications.

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Book SynopsisExamine the impact of disclosure on sons whose fathers are gay! In this book, Andrew Gottlieb, author of Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak, explores yet another side of the impact of homosexuality on families. He now looks at how sons react to learning that their fathers are gay, allowing us to see, over time, how this has changed their family relationships and their own lives. Simply and elegantly written, this psychoanalytically oriented qualitative research study is accessible to both the beginner and the more advanced researcher and practitioner. It draws from a wide range of literary, popular, and psychological sources and includes an interview guide, a reference section, and an index. When someone discloses as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, it is not just an individual event. It is a family event. Based on estimates of married gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons, a spouse's coming out affects up to 2,000,000 couples. Yet, its impact has been largely ignored. Children’s voices are the least often heard. . . . Little has been written about sons of fathers who came out during or after marriage. Data for studies that do exist most often draw from the fathers' point of view. . . . The significance of this study lies in its comprehensive, detailed picture of sons and gay fathers as they develop their separate self-images as well as the images of their son-father relationships over time. Painful, sensitive, often triumphant, the stories and [the author’s] analysis of their thoughts, perceptions, and feelings afford a multidimensional, longitudinal viewing. Step by step, we follow the complicated dance of these sons and fathers as they develop and define their connection. from the Foreword by Amity Pierce Buxton, Author of The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming-Out Crisis for Straight Spouses and Families Sons Talk About Their Gay Fathers: Life Curves is a storybookan extended narrative moved along, but not overshadowed, by psychoanalytic theory. The Introduction briefly reviews more recent writings of the fathering experience as told by gay men themselves, setting the stage for: Father to Childa look at the father as seen through the ever-shifting eyes of his son at different phases of the life cycle The Quest for the Real Fatheran examination of sons' responses to their fathers' homosexuality as captured in film, fiction, nonfiction, television, and the psychological literature Methodologythe story of the research process, including sampling, the search for subjects, trustworthiness, the interview, bias, and data collection The Storiesan anthology of narratives the author constructed from the interview material, painting an intimate portrait of each individual son Findingsa categorical analysis Discussiona summary of all the preceding material cast in a developmental framework, highlighting implications for future research and clinical practice Table of Contents Foreword Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: Gay Fatherhood: A Contradiction in Terms? Chapter 1. Father to Child The Tragedy of Sonship The Father: A Janus-Faced Figure The Crisis of Sonship: The Father Through the Life Cycle Chapter 2. The Quest for the Real Father Children’s Responses Adolescents’ Responses Adults’ Responses Chapter 3. Methodology The Sample The Search for Subjects The Subjects Trustworthiness The Interview Interviewing: Location and Modes Bias and Impressions Data Collection and Analysis Chapter 4. The Stories Mark Andy Noah Joseph Richard Shawn Rob Eric Paul III Elliot Thomas Matthew Chapter 5. Findings Beginnings Suspicions Disclosure Impact Chapter 6. Discussion Levels of Acceptance The Adaptive Son Limitations and Implications for Future Research Implications for Clinical Practice Epilogue Appendix A. Consent Form Appendix B. Semistructured Interview Guide Appendix C. The Sons at a Glance References Index

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Book SynopsisIf you have ever attempted to research the AIDS epidemic or the HIV virus, you have discovered the overwhelming array of information sources. How do you know which information is the most accurate and most current? This second edition contains a directory of sources and resources in the AIDS information arena, designed to make it easy for anyone to find information on AIDS.Important Topics Covered: Organizations--includes AIDS service organizations, community-based organizations, and organizations operating at the local, regional, state, and national level Health Departments--identifies state offices, including the District of Columbia, that provide AIDS-related information or that can refer individuals to the appropriate organization Research Institutions, Grant Funding Sources, Education and Training Centers, and Federal Agencies Hotlines--both local and national Electronic Sources of Information--includes specific journals, bibliographies, and monographs Audiovisual Producers--covers producers of audiovisuals concerning AIDSThe organization of the directory and the indexes, arranged geographically as well as alphabetically, are compelling features of this timely book. How to Find Information About AIDS, Second Edition is a valuable addition to the reference collection of librarians, counselors, school teachers, AIDS organization administrators, and medical personnel. Table of ContentsContents Organizational Resources Health Departments Research Institutions, Grant Funding Sources, Federal Agencies, and Education and Training Centers Hotlines Electronic Sources of Information Print Sources of Information Audiovisual Producers/ Distributors General Index Geographic Index

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Book SynopsisTeachers and student teachers in social work will gain valuable insight into the artistry that makes truly great teaching from the accounts found in this new book. Master teachers examine the processes they use in the classroom and present them in a format that facilitates the practical application of their ideas. The teaching methods recounted here emphasize the learners as the most important component of the teaching/learning experience and demonstrate techniques to enliven and enhance the reader’s own teaching methods. This vital book focuses on teaching “technologies,” defined as bodies of knowledge or skills ordered for use, that are comprised of techniques or systematic procedures that bring the technologies to life. By utilizing the techniques and technologies portrayed in this volume, social work educators at the graduate and undergraduate levels will become more effective at reaching their students and helping them grow into professional social workers.Teaching Secrets helps teachers increase the effectiveness of their teaching by demonstrating how to pay attention to acts and nuances that stimulate and assist students in their learning. Individual chapters focus on specific classroom environments, providing practical advice to improve learning in each situation. Social work teachers will discover more effective teaching through the use of student journals, the use of self in teaching doctoral research, the use of authority, and the benefits of student-student learning in work groups. Other chapters offer practical advice on reaching different groups of students such as black teachers leading white students, white teachers leading black students, and special efforts for reaching female students. This exciting book reveals that great teachers are not born but made, and shares the secrets that will help all social work educators to develop greatness in their own classrooms.Table of ContentsContents An Instructor’s Story About Students’ Life Stories Teacher’s Style and Use of Professional Self in Social Work Education Helping Students Learn from Each Other Reaching Women Students: Their Ways of Knowing Connecting with Difference: Black Teacher--White Students Connecting with Difference: White Teacher--Black Students The Classroom Teacher and the Role of Authority Standing for Values and Ethical Action: Teaching Social Work Ethics

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Book SynopsisHIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS-Related Terminology: A Means of Organizing the Body of Knowledge offers an adaptable and extensive framework for organizing the ever-expanding number of resources on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It lays down the groundwork upon which future blocks of information can be placed. As new information becomes available, it can be integrated into this system without rearranging the information already stored. This saves the time and money associated with revising a less flexible existing system. The book’s instructions for use and taxonomic classification system make it easy to use. HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS-Related Terminology is designed for use in any setting where HIV/AIDS healthcare or information services are provided. It acts as a guide to available resources and illustrates how to acquire the most up-to-date information. At the same time, it moves beyond the more general focus on the clinical, legal, and medical ramifications of HIV/AIDS to the development of an interdisciplinary cataloging system that includes all issues and topics associated with the disease. This invaluable reference tool leaves no rock unturned. It addresses every conceivable facet of the epidemic, from the psychological to the religious and from the economic to the social. Any organizations or institutions concerned with the collection, creation, management, and dissemination of HIV/AIDS-related materials will find this book an essential for their libraries. Practical and comprehensive, HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS-Related Terminology addresses a full range of topics, including: prevention and education epidemiology and transmission treatment funding opportunities health policy HIV/AIDS and the fine artsHIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS-Related Terminology is the first book to provide a method for grappling with the vast scope of information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its organic structure is designed to accommodate new knowledge as it becomes available, while it maximizes access to existing information in a variety of formats. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Instructions for Use Index of Domains and Main Headings Domains and Headings Universal Subdivisions Alphabetic Index

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