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Book SynopsisUnderstanding human hearing is not only a scientific challenge but also a problem of growing social and political importance, given the steadily increasing numbers of people with hearing deficits or even deafness. This book is about the highest level of hearing in humans and other mammals. It brings together studies of both humans and animals thereby giving a more profound understanding of the concepts, approaches, techniques, and knowledge of the auditory cortex. All of the most up-to-date procedures of non-invasive imaging are employed in the research that is described.Trade Review"The Auditory Cortex: A Synthesis of Human and Animal Research is a remarkable meeting of (no less than 70) experts concerned with how the brain processes sounds....provides novel ideas on the place of the auditory cortex in a bigger scheme of cortical and perceptual processing. A plethora of contemporary questions is present throughout the text....The Auditory Cortex may be most useful to graduate students and investigators with a fair awareness of issues in the field of auditory research, but it also is appropriate as an up-to-date reference text on the auditory cortex."—PsycCRITIQUES"...this book gives a really in-depth presentation, by worldwide experts in this domain, about what is known (and unknown) on the topic. Many important questions are addressed...many interesting issued are raised..."—Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education"The Auditory Cortex: A Synthesis of Human and Animal Research is a remarkable meeting of (no less than 70) experts concerned with how the brain processes sounds....provides novel ideas on the place of the auditory cortex in a bigger scheme of cortical and perceptual processing. A plethora of contemporary questions is present throughout the text....The Auditory Cortex may be most useful to graduate students and investigators with a fair awareness of issues in the field of auditory research, but it also is appropriate as an up-to-date reference text on the auditory cortex."—PsycCRITIQUES"...this book gives a really in-depth presentation, by worldwide experts in this domain, about what is known (and unknown) on the topic. Many important questions are addressed...many interesting issued are raised..."—Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf EducationTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Part I: Auditory Cortical Fields and Their Functions.E. Budinger, Introduction: Auditory Cortical Fields and Their Functions. J.H. Kaas, T.A. Hackett, Subdivisions and Connections of the Auditory Cortex in Primates: A Working Model. P. Morosan, J. Rademacher, N. Palomero-Gallagher, K. Zilles, Anatomical Organization of the Human Auditory Cortex: Cytoarchitecture and Transmitter Receptors. D.A. Hall, Sensitivity to Spectral and Temporal Properties of Sound in Human Non-Primary Auditory Cortex. S. Clarke, M. Adriani, E. Tardif, "What" and "Where" in Human Audition: Evidence From Anatomical, Activation, and Lesion Studies. K. Imaizumi, C.C. Lee, J.F. Linden, J.A. Winer, C.E. Schreiner, The Anterior Field of Auditory Cortex: Neurophysiological and Neuroanatomical Organization. H.E. Heffner, The Neurobehavioral Study of Auditory Cortex. M. Brosch, H. Scheich, Non-Acoustic Influence on Neural Activity in Auditory Cortex. J.F. Brugge, I.O. Volkov, R.A. Reale, P.C. Garell, H. Kawasaki, H. Oya, Q. Li, M.A. Howard III, The Posterolateral Superior Temporal Auditory Field in Humans: Functional Organization and Connectivity. P. Belin, R.J. Zatorre, Voice Processing in Human Auditory Cortex. H. Ackermann, I. Hertrich, W. Lutzenberger, K. Mathiak, Cerebral Organization of Speech Sound Perception: Hemispheric Lateralization Effects at the Level of the Supratemporal Plane, the Inferior Dorsolateral Frontal Lobe and the Cerebellum. Part II: Coding of Sounds.M. Brosch, Introduction: Coding of Sounds. P. Heil, H. Neubauer, Toward a Unifying Basis of Auditory Thresholds. J.C. Middlebrooks, S. Furukawa, G.C. Stecker, B.J. Mickey, Distributed Representation of Sound-Source Location in the Auditory Cortex. B. Wible, T. Nicol, N. Kraus, Encoding of Complex Sounds in an Animal Model: Implications for Understanding Speech Perception in Humans. J.J. Eggermont, Correlated Neural Activity: Epiphenomenon or Part of the Neural Code? A.E.P. Villa, Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Spike Occurrences in Freely-Moving Rats Associated to Perception of Human Vowels. E. Ahissar, M. Ahissar, Processing of the Temporal Envelope of Speech. I. Taniguchi, S. Sugimoto, A. Hess, J. Horikawa, Y. Hosokawa, H. Scheich, Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Responses to Pure Tones and Frequency Modulated Sounds in the Guinea Pig Auditory Cortex. I. Nelken, L. Las, N. Ulanovsky, D. Farkas, Levels of Auditory Processing: The Subcortical Auditory System, Primary Auditory Cortex, and the Hard Problems of Auditory Perception. S.J. Eliades, X. Wang, Dynamics of Vocalization-Induced Sensory-Motor Interactions in the Primate Auditory Cortex. Part III: Plasticity, Learning, and Cognition.R. König, Introduction: Plasticity, Learning, and Cognition. J-M. Edeline, Learning-Induced Plasticity in the Thalamo-Cortical Auditory System: Should We Move From Rate Code to Temporal Code Descriptions? H. Scheich, F.W. Ohl, H. Schulze, A. Hess, A. Brechmann, What Is Reflected in Auditory Cortex Activity: Properties of Sound Stimuli or What the Brain Does With Them? D. Irvine, M. Brown, R. Martin, V. Park, Auditory Perceptual Learning and Cortical Plasticity. F.W. Ohl, H. Scheich, W.J. Freeman, Neurodynamics in Auditory Cortex During Category Learning. J. Fritz, M. Elhilali, S. Shamma, Task-Dependent Adaptive Plasticity of Receptive Fields in Primary Auditory Cortex of the Ferret. J. Rüsseler, W. Nager, J. Möbes, T.F. Münte, Cognitive Adaptations and Neuroplasticity: Lessons From Event-Related Brain Potentials.

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Book SynopsisEffective leadership and management in health and social care are built on good practice, strong relationships and a critical understanding of the wider context in which care takes place. Leading, Managing, Caring illustrates how leadership and management work in everyday settings, providing invaluable support to those practising or studying in the area. The book introduces the four core building blocks of the caring manager or leader: personal awareness, team awareness, goal awareness and contextual awareness. Together these form a firm foundation for understanding and practice. Drawing on up-to-date case studies, the authors explore how critical theoretical understanding can support practical attempts to work through complex situations with a diverse range of people. Also included is a toolkit containing carefully selected and practical tools for leading and managing change. This comprehensive textbook is suitable for existing and aspiring managers and leaders in a range of health and social care professions, or anyone interested in understanding more about the complex landscape in which care services are managed and delivered in the UK.Trade Review'This book is quite ground-breaking in management literature, particularly as it is applied in management of care. It brings many values and approaches from a wide range of professional fields, but keeps a perspective on the responsibilities of a manager to their employers as well as to service users. It has a fresh and confident voice that will be very encouraging and inspiring for new and experienced managers. Few texts make these ideas as accessible as this book does.' – Vivien Martin, University of Brighton, UKTable of Contents1. Preparing to Lead Sara MacKian, Chris Russell and Leona McCalla Part 1: Leading, Managing, Caring in Practice Sara MacKian and Joan Simons 2. The Proactive Manager Wayne Taylor 3. Leadership and Vision Joan Simons and Helen Lomax 4. Managing Change in Health and Social Care Liz Tilley and Rebecca L. Jones 5. Managing Stress, Loss and Transition with a Caring Face Wayne Taylor 6. Managing Identities Helen Lomax 7. Managing the Team Julie Charlesworth 8. Managing Partnerships Julie Charlesworth 9. Managing Continuing Professional Development Chris Kubiak 10. Developing a Coaching Style of Management Joan Simons Part 2: Leading, Managing, Caring in Context Joan Simons and Sara MacKian 11. Exploring the Caring Environment Helen Lomax 12. Making Sense of Organisational Culture Richard Hester, Anita Rogers and Martin Robb 13. Involving Service Users and Carers Liz Tilley and Rebecca L. Jones 14. Understanding Changing Approaches to Management Michelle Gander 15. Managing Safeguarding Across Health and Social Care Jeanette Copperman and Hilary Brown 16. Morals and Ethics in Leadership and Management Richard Hester and Anita Rogers 17. Managing Challenges Joan Simons 18. Quality in Health and Social Care Liz Tilley, Jan Walmsley and Rebecca L. Jones 19. Law, Leadership and Management Rod Earle with Ann McDonald and Jeanette Henderson 20. Leading, Managing, Caring for the Future Sara MacKian Toolkit for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care

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Book SynopsisWhat is the reality of being a midwife in the twenty-first century? What is it like to help and support women throughout pregnancy and childbirth and into motherhood? What roles can midwives play in society?This new edition of the popular text, Becoming a Midwife, explores what it is to be a midwife, looking at the factors that make midwifery such a special profession, as well as some of the challenges. The fully updated chapters cover a variety of settings and several different stages in a womanâs pregnancy, including stories from midwives working in hospitals and in the community, as managers, supervisors and educators, and as men, women, mothers and birth activists. All chapters are narrated by contributors who introduce their own theme, recount a vignette that throws light on their understandings of midwifery and reasons for becoming (or not becoming) a midwife and any subsequent career moves. Backed up by commentaries and drawing together these insights, the editors show what it means to be a midwife today.Suitable for those contemplating a career in midwifery and providing an opportunity for reflection for more experienced midwives, this thought-provoking book is an invaluable contribution to midwifery.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Choosing Midwifery and Being a Midwife Rosemary Mander & Valerie Fleming Part 1: The Scope of Midwifery 1. Studying Midwifery Kirsty Darroch & Valerie Fleming 2. Midwifery Care in the Community During the Woman’s Pregnancy Yvonne Fontein 3. Midwifery Care with the Woman in Labour in an Institution Miranda Page 4. Midwifery Care of the Mother and Baby at Home Allison Ewing Part 2: The Midwife and the Wider Environment 5. Midwives and Perinatal Mental Health Eleanor Forrest 6. The Supervisor of Midwives and the Manager Jean Duerden 7. The Academic Midwife Rosemary Mander 8. The Midwife as a Researcher Ans Luyben 9. The Global Midwife Valerie Fleming 10. The Independent and Non-NHS Midwife Nessa Mchugh 11. A Male Midwife’s Perspective Denis Walsh 12. Do Women Care if Their Midwife has had Children? Carrie Macintosh 13. The Midwife Who is an Author Penny Curtis 14. On Not Becoming a Midwife: The Role of the Birth Activist Nadine Edwards 15. The Ex-Midwife Elaine Haycock-Stuart 16. Conclusion Valerie Fleming & Rosemary Mander

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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 SynopsisThis special edition of the classic text includes a new introduction from Professor Arlene Vetere exploring its continuing influence on contemporary practice.One of family therapy's foundational texts, Families and Family Therapy is as relevant today as it has ever been. Examining the therapist's role, Dr. Minuchin presents the views and strategies of a master clinician in a clear and practical form. Transcripts of actual family sessionsboth with families meeting their problems fairly successfully and those seeking helpare accompanied by a running interpretation of what is taking place. The book constructs a model of an effectively functioning family and defining the boundaries around its different subsystems, whether parental, spouse, or sibling. It then explores the ways in which families adapt to stress from within and without, as they seek to survive and grow. Combining vivid clinical examples, specific details of technique, and mature perspectives on both eTrade Review"When families seek help they are often struggling to know how best to be parents. Salvador Minuchin’s Families and Family Therapy is as relevant and effective today as it was when he first published it in 1979. Minuchin was the first family psychiatrist to present a way forward for family relationships to work effectively and proactively as distinct from diagnosing what does not work. Families and Family Therapy, used with appropriate cultural sensitivity, is essential reading for clinicians and educators in family therapy." – Banu Moloney, The Bouverie Family Centre, La Trobe University, Australia.Table of ContentsForeword Arlene Vetere 1. Structural Family Therapy 2. A Family in Formation 3. A Family Model 4. A Kibbutz Family 5. Therapeutic Implications of a Structural Approach 6. The Family in Therapy 7. Forming the Therapeutic System 8. Restructuring the Family 9. A "Yes, But" Technique 10. A "Yes, And" Technique 11. The Initial Interview 12. A Longitudinal View Epilog

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Book SynopsisHealth and human services currently face a series of challenges â such as aging populations, chronic diseases and new endemics â that require highly complex responses, and take place in multiple care environments including acute medicine, chronic care facilities and the community. Accordingly, most modern health care interventions are now seen as âcomplex interventionsâ â activities that contain a number of component parts with the potential for interactions between them which, when applied to the intended target population, produce a range of possible and variable outcomes. This in turn requires methodological developments that also take into account changing values and attitudes related to the situation of patientsâ receiving health care. The first book to place complex interventions within a coherent system of research enquiry, this work is designed to help researchers understand the research processes involved at each stage of developing, testing, evaluating and implementTable of ContentsForeword 1. The Complex Interventions Framework 2. Knowledge for Healthcare Practice 3. The Value of Mixed Methods for Researching Complex Interventions 4. The Critical Importance of Patient and Public Involvement for Research into Complex Interventions Part 1: Developing Complex Interventions Part 1 Introduction 5. Systematic Reviews of the Effects of Interventions 6. Advanced Approaches to Evidence Synthesis and its Application to Intervention Design 7. Exploring Complexity in Systematic Reviews of Complex Interventions 8. The Synthesis of Qualitative Data 9. Building a Case for Mixed Method Reviews 10. Development of Complex Interventions: Outcome Modelling 11. Designing Interventions to Change Health-related Behaviour 12. Modelling Process and Outcomes in Complex Interventions Part 2: Investigating the Feasibility and Undertaking Pilot Testing of Complex Interventions: An Introduction Part 2 Introduction 13. Pilot Studies and Feasibility Studies for Complex Interventions: An Introduction 14. How to Use Feasibility and Pilot Trials to Test Alternative Methodologies and Methodological Procedures Prior to Full Scale Trials 15. How to Use Feasibility Studies to Derive Parameter Estimates in Order to Power a Full Trial16. Addressing Issues in Recruitment and Retention Using Feasibility and Pilot Trials 17. Testing the Waters: Piloting a Complex Intervention 18. Feasibility in Practice: Undertaking a Feasibility Study to Answer Procedural, Methodological and Clinical Questions Prior to a Full-scale Evaluation Part 3: Evaluation of Complex Interventions Part 3 Introduction 19. Individually and Cluster Randomised Trials 20. Stepped Wedge, Natural Experiments and Interrupted Time Series Analysis Design 21. Non-standard and Preference Designs 22. Single-subject Designs 23. Process Evaluation of Complex Interventions: A Summary of Medical Research Council Guidance 24. Intervention Fidelity in Clinical Trials 25. Qualitative Process Evaluation for Complex Interventions 26. Economic Evaluations of Complex Interventions Part 4: Implementation of Complex Interventions Part 4 Introduction 27. Implementation Issues: Towards a Systematic and Stepwise Approach 28. Why do Barriers and Facilitators Matter? 29. How to Arrive at an Implementation Plan 30. Applying Normalization Process Theory to the Implementation of Complex Interventions 31. Action Research for the Implementation of Complex Interventions 32. Systems Modelling for Improving Healthcare 33. A Few Final Thoughts

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Book SynopsisIn their day-to-day practice, social work and human services practitioners frequently find themselves in confusing ethical quandaries, trying to balance the numerous competing interests of protecting children from harm and promoting family and community capacity. This book explores the ethical issues surrounding child protection interventions and offers a process-oriented approach to ethical practice and decision making in child protection and family welfare practice. Its aim is to prepare students and early-career professionals for roles in the complex and challenging work of child protection and family support. Beginning with a critical analysis and appreciation of the diverse organisational and cultural contexts of contemporary child protection and ethical decision-making frameworks, the authors outline a practical âreal-worldâ model for reshaping frontline ethical practice. Moving away from a focus on the child apart from the family, the authors recognise that child safegTrade Review'Working Ethically in Child Protection provides a deep analysis of ethics and the complex, critical dilemmas and decision-making processes in child protection. The book is a useful text for social work, psychology, legal, and welfare students and practitioners.' - Susie Costello Director, Master of Social Work, RMIT University, MelbourneAustralian Social WorkTable of ContentsPart 1: Ethical Theory and Historical Frameworks for Practice 1. The Ethical Landscape in Child Protection 2. Established Ethical Frameworks 3. Emergent Ethical Theories 4. Ethical Decision Making Part 2: The Context of Child Protection Practice 5. Competing Perspectives on Child Protection and Family Welfare 6. System Mandates, Policy, Theory and Practice 7. Service-user and Other Perspectives 8. Needs and Circumstances of Service Users Part 3: Professional Ethics and Ethical Child Protection and Family Welfare Practice 9. Ethics, Organisations and the Law 10. Ethical Principles in Child Protection Part 4: Practising Ethically 11. A Relational Approach to Child Protection 12. Applying an Integrated Framework 13. Working Ethically Across Cultures: A Focus on Fathers 14. Sharing Information: A Risky Business? 15. Travelling Hopefully

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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 SynopsisTechniques of Grief Therapy is an indispensable guidebook to the most inventive and inspirational interventions in grief and bereavement counseling and therapy. Individually, each technique emphasizes creativity and practicality. As a whole, they capture the richness of practices in the field and the innovative approaches that clinicians in diverse settings have developed, in some cases over decades, to effectively address the needs of the bereaved. New professionals and seasoned clinicians will find dozens of ideas that are ready to implement and are packed with useful features, including: Careful discussion of the therapeutic relationship that provides a container for specific procedures An intuitive, thematic organization that makes it easy to find the right technique for a particular situation Detailed explanations of when to use (and when not to use) particular techniques Expert guidance on implementing each technique and tips on avTrade Review"The book is organized in an intuitive, thematic way where each section covers a different aspect of grief counseling. Each of the ninety-four chapters tells you which clients the technique is appropriate for followed by a detailed description of the technique, a case example and concluding thoughts. It is highly practical and points out common pitfalls that can be avoided as well as providing sample worksheets and activities to be used both in and between sessions. The book is concise and clearly written. It is an essential resource for all professionals working in the palliative care field" -Dr Ann Rowland, Director of Bereavement Services, Child Bereavement Charity "Thanks to the user friendly organization, easy accessibility, emphasis on practicality, and the great range of techniques, the usefulness and applicability of Niemeyer’s work will extend way beyond psychologists, to include social workers, nurses, pastors, spiritual directors, caring family and friends and anyone else who finds themselves confronted with the invitation to be a soul companion for a grieving soul. The sheer volume and rich diversity of techniques represented almost guarantees that there is something of value in every reader." –Brendon Jones, Journal of Psychology and Theology "Those who struggle desperately to find meaning and purpose after a loss need creative approaches to healing their existential and psychic pain. With impressive scope, Techniques of Grief Therapy draws together many of the best research-informed methods for working with the challenges of bereavement and complements them with wisdom from the field. The result is an uncommon blend of scientific insight and clinical savvy in a sourcebook that every bereavement counselor and therapist will want to have on the office shelf." —Holly Prigerson, PhD, Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute "A major goal of Techniques of Grief Therapy is ‘to present a rich and representative smorgasbord of methods for engaging grief and its complications,’ and toward that goal it succeeds brilliantly. While every reader may not test taste each ‘dish,’ the useful blend of practice and research support will foster an engaging, creative, and rich contribution to therapeutic practice. Prepare to be challenged, and dig in!" —Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT, executive director of The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families "Finally, a handbook for clinicians in the trenches! Whether working individually, with families, or with groups; whether providing supportive, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic or experiential therapies; whether working with the very young or very old—this volume delivers. No clinician need ever feel 'stuck' again... This is a treasure trove of options for helping professionals across the spectrum of care." —Renee S. Katz, PhD, FT, coeditor of When Professionals Weep: Emotional and Countertransference Responses in End-of-Life Care "Techniques of Grief Therapy offers a generous trove of newly developed practices to help counselors augment their own skills and to help bereaved people make more informed choices about what they need. I recommend it highly." —Dennis Klass, PhD, author of Dead but Not Lost: Grief Narratives in Religious Traditions and The Spiritual Lives of Bereaved Parents Table of ContentsFraming the Work. Neimeyer, Presence, Process and Procedure: A Relational Frame for Technical Proficiency in Grief Therapy. Kauffman, The Empathic Spirit in Grief Therapy. Cacciatore, Selah: A Mindfulness Guide Through Grief. Rubin, Tracking Through Bereavement: A Framework for Intervention. Modulating Emotion. Turret, Shear, Grief Monitoring Diary. Kosminsky, Mapping the Terrain of Loss: Grief and Not Grief. Winokuer, Experiencing the Pain of Grief. Holcomb, Psychotropic Medication for Grieving Adults. Thompson, Mindfulness Training. Simington, Multiple Losses and the Circle of Significance. Armstrong, Reconstructing Nightmares. Morgan, Visualization for Anticipatory Grief. Morgan, Intuitive Humor. Working With the Body. Neimeyer, Analogical Listening. Chan, Leung, Clapping Qigong. Harris, Hands in the Sand. Mitchell, Moving and Breathing Through Grief. Krawchuk. Body Imagery for Sustaining Connections, Moss, Written on the Body. Sands, The Body of Trust. Transforming Trauma. Fleming, Complicated Grief and Trauma: What to Treat First? Neimeyer, Retelling the Narrative of Death. Rynearson, Invoking an Alliance With the Deceased After Violent Death. Kosminsky, Mcdevitt, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Roos, Making Meaning of Flashbacks. Mehr, Blakley, Trauma Dialogues. Morgan, Treating Traumatic Bereavement in Conflicted and Inter-Generational Families. Changing Behavior. Holcomb, Behavioral Activation. Turret, Shear, Working With Difficult Times. Arnal, Juliá, Assertiveness Training. Holtslander, A Finding Balance Writing Intervention. Restructuring Cognition. Boelen, Van Den Bout, Changing Catastrophic Misinterpretations With Behavioral Experiments. Malkinson, The ABC of Rational Response to Loss. Romanoff, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Malkinson, Rational Emotive Body Imagery. Lichtenthal, Schema Therapy for the Lost Relationship. Spuij, Boelen, Cognitive Restructuring for Childhood Prolonged Grief. Encountering Resistance. Rando, “Is It Okay for You to Be Okay?” Ecker, Overt Statements for Deep Work in Grief Therapy. Jeffreys, Controlled Avoidance in the Management of Grief. Finding Meaning. Lichtenthal, Breitbart, Finding Meaning Through the Attitude One Takes. Lichtenthal, Neimeyer, Directed Journaling to Facilitate Meaning-Making. Gerrish, Using the Loss Characterization With Bereaved Parents. Witztum, Metaphorical Reframing. Burke, Elacqua, Spiritual Devotionals. Rewriting Life Narratives. Jenko, Life Review. Dunton, Loss Timelines. Neimeyer, Virtual Dream Stories. Noppe-Brandon, Find Your Voice, De Preter, Hooghe, Documenting Children’s Life Stories.Way, The Story Mountain. Integrating the Arts. Near, Intermodal Expressive Arts. Gershman, Prescriptive Photomontage. Berger, Playing With Playlists. Bardot, Figurative Sand Tray Therapy. Moss, What’s in a Name? Entenman, Secrets of the Heart. Strouse, Lamorie, The Art Studio Process. Consolidating Memories. Gamino, Opening the Family Photo Album. Thompson, The Commemorative Flag. Smith, En-Training Memoir Slices. Goldman, Memory Work With Children. Potash, Handel, Memory Boxes. Thiel, Barrett, Natural Reminders. Renewing the Bond. Hedtke, Introducing the Deceased. Armstrong, Envisioning Connection Through Guided Imagery. Neimeyer, Correspondence With the Deceased. Jordan, Guided Imaginal Conversations With the Deceased. Neimeyer, Chair Work. Neimeyer, The Life Imprint. Attig, Reaching Through Sorrow to Legacy. Hochberg, “Moments Held” Documentary. Revising Goals. Holcomb, Goal Setting for Self-Care During the Grieving Process. Panagotacos, Defining and Envisioning Self. Axler, Mind Map for Coping Through the Holidays. Beder, Worden’s Paradigm in Wartime Bereavement. Accessing Resources. Bowman, Poetry and Bibliotherapy. Robinson, Bibliotherapy With Children. Horsley, Horsley, Grief and Loss Support on the Web. Grieving With Others. Doka, Neimeyer, Orchestrating Social Support. Mackinnon, Smith, Henry, Berish, Milman, Copeland. Addressing Therapeutic Ruptures In Bereavement Support Groups. Hooghe, Talking About Talking With Couples and Families. Barski-Carrow, The Workplace Study Circle. Cacciatore, The Kindness Project. Luiten, All the Stars Above. Morgan, Group Treatment of Anticipatory Grief in Senior Pseudo-Psychosis. Ritualizing Transition. Doka, Therapeutic Ritual. Cacciatore, The “Barefoot Walkabout.” Barrett, The Grief Spiral. Mayer, Barrett, Memory Boats. Marshall, Supporting the “Lost Ritual” After a Suicide Death. Healing the Healer. Krawchuk, Wisdom Circles for When Helping Hurts. Moss, Stand in These Shoes. Prashant, Degriefing Caregiver Burden. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisEvery 85 minutes someone in the UK takes their own life and the suicide rate is currently the highest since 2004. Society often reacts with unease, fear and even disapproval but what happens to those bereaved by a self-inflicted death? The reasons leading someone to take their own life are complex, and the bereavement reactions of survivors of suicide can also be complex, including shame, guilt, sadness and the effects of trauma, stigma and social isolation. It can be difficult for those personally affected by a suicide death to come to terms with their loss and seek help and support. A Special Scar looks in detail at the impact of suicide and offers practical help for survivors, relatives and friends of people who have taken their own life. Fifty bereaved people tell their stories, showing us that, by not hiding the truth from themselves and others they have been able to learn to live with the suicide, offering hope to others facing this traumatic loss.Trade Review‘… the real impact is located in the rawness of the personal accounts and reflections of the 50 individuals bereaved by suicide.’ Trish Staples, Therapy Today website‘… the real impact is located in the rawness of the personal accounts and reflections of the 50 individuals bereaved by suicide.’ Trish Staples, Therapy Today website'...a very readable book, well written, open, clear and accessible to all.'Tony Morris, Self and Society'...this is the best book on suicide on the market at the moment. It crosses many barriers and I feel it should be read widely, not only by bereavement professionals and volunteers, but also by bereaved people and others wishing to know more about this difficult subject.'Josy Williams, Bereavement Care'The first edition of this important book opened our eyes to the special needs of people bereaved by suicide. Since that time the author and others have increased our understanding of these needs and helped to develop services to meet them.'From the Foreword by Dr Colin Murray ParkesTable of ContentsIntroduction to the Classic Edition. Foreword. Preface to the Second Edition. Acknowledgements. Part 1: Introduction. Part 2: Aspects of Suicide Bereavement. Part 3: Responding to People Bereaved by Suicide. Postscript. Appendix 1: Relevant Organisations. Appendix 2: The People Interviewed. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to mirror how social work theory and practice is taught, Paradigms of Clinical Social Work, Volume 3 presents new therapeutic models through an imaginary family experiencing common social work problems.Table of ContentsForeword by Nancy Boyd WebbAcknowledgementsAbout the EditorsAbout the ContributorsIntroductionPart I: The Case1. The Case - Rachelle DorfmanPart II: Paradigms of Clinical Social Work: Emphasis on Diversity2. Diversity Perspectives for Social Work Practice - JosephAnderson and, Robin Wiggins-Carter3. Jungian Thinking and Practice: Emphasis on an Adolescent's Search for Her Guatemalan Cultural Roots - Marga Speicher4. Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy with Children and Families: Emphasis on a Russian Immigrant Family's Entry Into a New Society - Tammie Ronen, 5. Behavioral Child Therapy: Emphasis on an African American Family Living in a High Risk Community - Joseph A. Himle, Daniel J. Fischer, Jordana R. Muroff6. Play Therapy Across the Lifespan: Emphasis on a Second-Generation, Middle-Class Japanese American Family - Daniel S. Sweeny7. Crisis Intervention and Diversity: Emphasis on a Mexican Immigrant Family's Acculturation Conflicts - Elaine P.Congress8. Group Work: Emphasis on the Role of Gender - Charles Garvin, 9. Constructual Marital Therapy: Emphasis on a Chinese Immigrant Family - Marshall Jung, 10. Integrative Family Therapy: Emphasis on a Middle-Class African American Family in Suburbia - Marlene F. Watson11. Narrative Therapy and the Practice of Advocacy: Emphasis on Affirming Difference When Working With Diverse Clients - Kevin J. Fitzsimmons and Larry M. Zucker12. Clinical Social Work and Psychopharmacology: Emphasis on Indigenous Medicine in a Latino CommunityMelinda L. Morgan and Ian A.Cook13. Spiritually-Centered Therapy: Emphasis on an African American Family in a Changing Multicultural Community - Carolyn JacobPart III: Epilogues 1 year later10 years later15 years laterAuthor IndexSubject 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 revised and updated edition of the popular self-help book for men that addresses contemporary issues and how they impact the way men deal with angerMen tend to express their anger differently than women do. Research shows men are often more violent and less willing to confront and deal with their emotions than women. Written by a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of male rage, Beyond Anger shows the angry--and miserable--man how to change his life and relationships for the better. This book helps men understand their anger by explaining what the specific symptoms of chronic anger are and by showing angry men how their actions negatively affect family, friends, and coworkers. It helps men control violent feelings by using simple exercises--developed especially for men--to identify when and why anger occurs and by helping them form new habits to prevent anger before it starts. Women, too, will learn essential strategies for understanding and helping the angry men in their lives. Beyond Anger is honest, tough, and real. In this revised edition, Harbin will update references throughout and discuss new topics such as the role of the internet and social media in fueling anger and how to protect yourself against these pitfalls, as well as a discussion on anger and aging, the political landscape and anger, PTSD, a brand-new section on preventing relapse into anger, and many other relevant, timely topics.

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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 SynopsisHere is a visual feast in the tradition of 1990s club kids. See performance artists JoJo Baby and Sal-E use their bodies as canvases to become inspired and whimsical conceptual characters, executed with expert skill using original, theatrical makeup and costumes. In more than 100 portraits, photographer Bernard Colbert rigorously captures these two performance artists in genius moments as psychedelic Hindi gods, comic book villains, fantastical creatures, astronauts, and much, much more. Colbert''s stunning portraits document these delightful transformations over a five-year period and are the same body of work featured in the Clive Barker documentary titled JoJo Baby. Through Colbert''s collaboration with JoJo and Sal, viewers can experience a front row seat to an ongoing show which has been entertaining club goers in Chicago for two decades. This is a portfolio for the visually adventuress and fans of true creative vision.

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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 SynopsisUse your family therapy skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams!This comprehensive book examines family therapy issues in the context of the larger systems of health, law, and education. Family Systems/Family Therapy shows how family therapists can bring their skills to bear on a broad range of problems, both by considering the effects of larger social systems and by cooperating with professionals in other disciplines. Because family therapists are trained to understand how systems operate, they can offer wise guidance whether the dysfunction is occurring within the family system or between the individual and the larger systems of society. The studies and projects reported in Family Systems/Family Therapy demonstrate the ways in which family therapists can help create dialogues of inclusion to develop innovative, effective solution plans. The PEACE project, for example, brings together judges, attorneys, divorcing parents, and therapists to help children deal with the strains oTable of ContentsContents Introduction Section I: Family Therapy and the Family Health Systems A Research Revolution in Women's Health: Implications for Health Service Delivery The Implications of Female Risk Factors for Substance Abuse Prevention in Adolescent Girls Adolescent Dating Violence: A Multi Systemic Approach of Enhancing Awareness in Educators, Parents, and Society Geriatric Care Management: The Art of Growing Older Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Older Adults: Health and Human Service Professionals Need To Be Aware Section II: Family Therapy and The Legal System Order and the Court: Preliminary Ideas on Family Therapy with Divorcing Couples The Family Therapist in the Courts: The P.E.A.C.E. Program (Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness): A Voluntary New York State Interdisciplinary Program for Divorcing Adults Section III: Family Therapy and The Educational Systems Reconstructing the “Monsters” and the “Failures”: Concerns and Issues for Professionals Integration of the Family Therapy Specialist into Public School Pupil Personnel Services Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisTake social work supervision into the new millennium!This newly revised edition of the classic text is a thorough, comprehensive guidebook to every aspect of supervision, including learning styles, teaching techniques, emotional support for supervisors, and supervision in different settings. Its detailed discussions of ethics and legal issues in practice are invaluable. Designed for use by busy supervisors, Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision, Third Edition, offers a new partnership model of supervision.Thoroughly revised and updated, Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision, Third Edition, addresses the dramatic changes in the field brought by new technologies and managed care. Numerous case illustrations and exercises supplement the text to facilitate classroom discussion or continuing education seminars. Assessment scales have been modified to conform to more recent data, and the questionnaires have been extensively revised. In addition, you will find significant newTable of ContentsContents List of Visuals Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Introduction to the Book Background Research Studies Style of Reading Activity and Practice Differentiation Clinical Practice and Clinical Supervision Defined Function of Supervision Supervision Perspectives Case Illustration: The Case of Mary Newly What Good Supervisors Do Supervisory Thought Process Case Illustration: The Case of Sally Smith Cost of Supervision Style Need for Supervision Supervisor Preparation Characteristics of Supervisees Beginning Professionals Organizations Needs of Supervisees Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Beginning Guidelines Characteristics of Supervisors On Becoming a Clinical Supervisor Authority Avoiding Supervision As Treatment Support for Supervisors Unanticipated Consequences Supervisee Bill of Rights Suggested Readings Chapter 2. History of Supervision Practice Knowledge Early History The Freudian Influence Mary Richmond The 1920s The 1930s The 1940s The 1950s The 1960s The 1970s The 1980s The 1990s The Future Supervision Issues Conclusion Suggested Readings Chapter 3. Values and Ethics Introduction Values Values and Knowledge Ethics Ethics Knowledge Case Exercise: The Case of Arlene Extent of Ethics Violations Advancing Ethics Knowledge Case Exercise: The Case of Donna Suggested Readings Chapter 4. Supervisor Styles Introduction Observing Styles Style As a Resource Style As a Concept Applying Style Supervisor Styles Style and Theoretical Orientation Suggested Readings Chapter 5. Practitioners' Reactions to Supervisor Styles Introduction Supervisee Expectations Interactional Reactions Three Fundamental Questions Integrating Supervisor Styles and Supervisee Reactions Case Exercise: The Case of Doris Suggested Readings Chapter 6. Technique in Supervision Introduction Educational Assessment Case Material Case Presentations Case Exercise: The Case of Paul Level of Knowing and Technique Continuity Unifying Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Outcome Measurement as Supervisory Technique Treatment Patterns Mechanics of Therapy Technique Overcoming Difficulty Case Exercise: The Case of Heartha Viands Technical Difficulty Questioning Technique Case Exercise: The Case of Martha Shepherd Contracting As a Technique Reading As a Technique Latent Supervision Supervisor Resistance Guidelines Case Exercise: The Case of Helen Case Exercise: The Case of Calgerge Suggested Readings Chapter 7. The Role of Authority and Structure Introduction Organizations and Authority Authority and Supervision Interaction and Authority Authority and Structure Style and Authority Case Exercise: The Case of Ellen Maze Age and Authority Autonomy Group Supervision Conclusion Case Exercise: The Case of Marcie Suggested Readings Chapter 8. Use of Theory Introduction Theory in Supervision Confusion About Theory Teaching Theory Theory and Practice Connection Elements of Theory Functions of Theory Components of Theory Theoretical Speculation Timing Theory and Technique Theory Abandonment Creativity and Theory Theory Application Theory and Supervision Interaction Guidelines for Applying Theory to Clinical Material Conclusion Case Exercise: The Case of Jerry Suggested Readings Chapter 9. Evaluation of Practice Introduction Evaluation of Learning Simplicity Pr

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Book SynopsisLatino Elders and the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Challenges for Culturally Competent Research and Practice will help social workers, researchers, and organizations identify and analyze ways of meeting the demands of the increasing number of elderly Latinos. Working from conceptual frameworks, case studies, and examples, this book provides you with a demographic picture of Latino elders and investigates the needs of ethnic-specific groups. Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century will help you develop and create culturally competent intervention methods that take the culture, beliefs, and situations of Latino elders into consideration. Addressing the future challenges to individuals involved in the field of gerontology, this book offers you current studies on the assessment of present services for Latino elders, how they can be improved, and why these individuals may be reluctant to seek financial or medical help. Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century will assist Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction Culturally Competent Practice with Elderly Latinos Staff Development: An Ethical Imperative Puerto Rican Elders and Merchant Establishments: Natural Caregiving Systems or Simply Businesses? The Yaqui Elderly of Old Pascua Dominican Immigrant Elders: Social Service Needs, Utilization Patterns, and Challenges Middle-Aged Puerto Rican Women as Primary Caregivers to the Elderly: A Qualitative Analysis of Everyday Dynamics Sociocultural Status, Psychosocial Factors, and Cognitive Functional Limitation in Elderly Mexican Americans: Findings from the San Antonio Longitudinal Study of Aging Challenges to Treating the Elderly Latino Substance Abuser: A Not-So-Hidden Research Agenda Social Policy and the Politics of Hispanic Aging Ethnic Differences in the Expression of Caregiver Burden: Results of a Qualitative Study Patterns of Long-Term Care: A Comparison of Puerto Rican, African-American, and Non-Latino White Elders Index Reference Notes Included

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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 SynopsisSuccessfully navigate the minefield of misinformation that can prevent justice from being done in child sexual abuse cases!From the Foreword, by Robert Geffner, PhD, editor of the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse: âœToo often, the public and some professionals have been misled by media publicity and articles . . . that appear scientific, but in reality, are biased opinions or over-generalized research. Forensic cases are being decided in many courts based upon the recommendations of so-called 'expert witnessesâwho do not actually know the clinical research or understand the dynamics of such abusive relationships.âThis much-needed book points out and corrects misinformation that everyone who works with victims, offenders, or families in which sexual abuse has occurred needs to understand clearly. Especially vital in today's political climate, Misinformation Concerning Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Survivors gives you state-of-the-science information on such myths as âœfalse memory syndroTable of Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction: Exposing Misinformation Concerning Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Survivors Misinformation/Disinformation About Child Sexual Abuse Crisis or Creation? A Systematic Examination of False Memory Syndrome The Legend of Robert Halsey Forensic Issues The False Memory Defense: Using Disinformation and Junk Science In and Out of Court (Mis)Representations of the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse in the Courts Long Term Sequelae of Child Sexual Abuse and Clinical Implications Science or Propaganda? An Examination of Rind, Tromovitch, and Bauserman (1998) A Critical Appraisal of the 1998 Meta-Analytic Review of Child Sexual Abuse Outcomes Reported by Rind, Tromovitch, and Bauserman The Real Controversy About Child Sexual Abuse Research: Contradictory Findings and Critical Issues Not Addressed by Rind, Tromovitch, and Bauserman in Their 1998 Outcomes Meta-Analysis Implications of the Memory Controversy for Clinical Practice: An Overview of Treatment Recommendations and Guidelines Index Reference Notes Included

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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 SynopsisLearn what children living in group homes need most! Pain, Normality, and the Struggle for Congruence: Reinterpreting Residential Care for Children and Youth presents the results of a 14-month study of 10 staffed group homes in British Columbia. The book uses grounded theory to construct a theoretical model that speaks to the primary challenge care workers face each day—responding to pain and pain-based behavior in residents. It combines participant observations, transcribed interviews, and document analysis to develop a core theme of congruence, several major psychosocial processes, and 11 interactional dynamics identified as being fundamental to group home life. The study brings to light several neglected aspects of residential care and proposes new directions in policy development, education, practice, and research to create an integrated and accessible framework for understanding group home life for youths. Pain, Normality, and the Struggle for Congruence: ReiTable of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Historical and Contemporary Issues in Residential Care for Children and Youth Chapter 2. The Staffed Group Home Study: Research Method and Implementation Chapter 3. A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Group Home Life and Work Chapter 4. Congruence in Service of the Children’s Best Interests: The Central Theme of Group Home Life and Work Chapter 5. Creating an Extrafamilial Living Environment: The Overall Task of a Group Home Chapter 6. Responding to Pain and Pain-Based Behaviour: The Major Challenge for Staff Chapter 7. Developing a Sense of Normality: The Primary Goal for Residents Chapter 8. Through the Lens of the Theoretical Framework: A Review of Selected Residential Child and Youth Care Literature Chapter 9. Implications for New Directions in Child and Youth Care Policy Development, Education, Practice, and Research References Index

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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 SynopsisGiven the prevalence of substance abuse in general clinical populations, it is important for healthcare providers to have knowledge and skill in the treatment of these problems. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) involves the integration of the best evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. This text is designed as a bridge for practitioners that will provide up-to-date evidence reviews as well as information on how to best keep up with emerging trends in the field.  The editors have gathered expert authors to provide a much needed summary of the current status of the evidence based practice for both the assessment and treatment of specific substance use disorders. Trade Review"A comprehensive, evidence-based source for understanding the complex and pernicious topic of addiction. A well-written, practical, and researched text. It will be an indispensible resource for those new to the addiction area and serve as a primer for understanding the assessment and evidence-based treatment for substance abuse. The reporting of the most recent research findings and empirical support for various interventions will also make it a valuable reference for seasoned clinicians and researchers in the area of addiction."- Mark S. Gold and Michael J. Herkov in PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 55, Release 9Table of ContentsYoung, Cohen, Part I: Psychopharmacology and Neurobiology of Substance Abuse. Paronis, Principles of Drug Action. Cooper, Comer, Actions of Drugs Pertinent to Their Abuse. Vandrey, Mintzer, Performance and Cognitive Alterations. Allen, Tolerance, Sensitization, and Physical Dependance. Koob, The Neurobiology of Addiction. Ray, Hutchison, Genetics of Addiction. Callahan, Evidence-based Practice. Collins, Leffingwell, Part II: Conceptual Models and Principles of Substance Abuse Treatment. Pierce, King, Brooner, From Individual Therapy to Individualized Treatment. Morrell, Myers, Group Therapy for Substance Abuse. Gianini, Lundy, Smith, The Community Reinforcement Approach: CRA and CRAFT Programs. Steiker, Hopson, Goldbach, Sagun, Laird, Prevention. Cohen, McChargue, Part III: Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse. Blume, Resor, Villanueva, Braddy, Evidence-based Practices to Treat Alcohol Problems. Brandon, Droves, Ditre, Elibero, Nicotine. Looby, Earleywine, Assessment and Treatment of Marijuana and Use Disorders. Barry, Petry, Alessi, Cocaine. Rush, Vansickel, Lile, Stoops, Evidence-based Treatment of Amphetamine Dependance: Behavioral and Pharmacological Approaches. Marsch, Bickel, Heroin and Other Opioids. Crano, Ting, Hemovich, Inhalants. Suzuki, Halpern, Passie, Huertas, Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs. Echevery, Nettles, Club Drugs: An Overview. Collins, Cohen, Part IV: Special Topics. Rowe, Liddle, Dakof, Henderson, Development and Evolution of an Evidence-based Practice: Multidimensional Family Therapy as a Treatment System. Roman, Knudsen, Drug Testing, the Workplace, and other Applications. al’Absi, Mechanisms of Stress on Substance Abuse Initiation, Maintenance, and Relapse: Intervention Implications. Murphy, Correia, Vuchinich, The Behavioral Economics of Substance Abuse. Caldeiro, Meredith, Saxon, Calsyn, Pharmacological Approaches to the Treatment of Substance Abuse. Hartzler, Rosengren, Baer, Motivational Interviewing. Johnson, Bennett, Faith-based Approaches. Sher, Martinez, The Future of Treatment for Substance Use: A View from 2009.

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