Humanistic psychology Books
Cambridge University Press The Ape that Understood the Universe
Book SynopsisThis is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. Looking at our species through the eyes of an alien scientist, the book is framed as an answer to the alien's questions about how our minds and culture evolved. Featuring a new foreword by Michael Shermer.Trade Review'In The Ape that Understood the Universe, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams provides a masterful account of how the mind and culture evolve. Stewart-Williams is an exceptionally good writer, a witty and learned guide through challenging but exciting terrain that includes psychology, biology, anthropology, philosophy, and animal behavior. The Ape that Understood the Universe is a rare accomplishment: equal parts intellectual exhilaration and beautifully crafted narrative. Read this book for its literary grace, and learn along the way why you are an ape that can understand the universe.' Todd Shackelford, Oakland University, Michigan'A great introduction to human nature – whether you're a member of our species or an alien scientist puzzled by this planet's dominant life-form. Stewart-Williams shows how genes and memes entwine to explain our deepest concerns and our highest aspirations. This fun, easy-going, science-savvy book will make you smarter about your emotions, your relationships, and your society.' Geoffrey Miller, author of The Mating Mind, Spent, and Mate'This is a highly imaginative (and solidly informed) book about the nature of human nature – who we really are. Stewart-Williams has a firm grip on the latest data in evolutionary psychology and cultural evolution, all elegantly woven into a fine narrative packed with provocative (and astute) ideas. It's an insightful, accurate and refreshingly amusing read.' Helen Fisher, author of Anatomy of Love and Why Him? Why Her?'In The Ape that Understood the Universe, Steve Stewart-Williams takes the reader from first principles to a deep understanding of the evolutionary and cultural underpinnings of human behavior. Not only has Stewart-Williams produced a work of deep understanding, he has also produced one which is a real page turner. A twenty-first century successor to The Selfish Gene.' Lance Workman, co-author of Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction'If you hate the idea of selfish genes, this book should change your mind. With vivid examples and fascinating evidence, Stewart-Williams provides a powerful challenge to the 'culture is all' lobby. The best update of the gene's-eye view I have seen for a long time. This book will turn your view of human nature inside out and upside down.' Susan Blackmore, author of The Meme Machine and Consciousness: An Introduction'An eloquent and elegant exploration of human nature in the light of evolution, illuminating many modern social and political dilemmas.' Matt Ridley, author of The Red Queen and Nature via Nurture'Although there are many books covering evolutionary approaches to the human mind and behavior, this is one of the best, in terms of its choice of topics, insightful coverage, knowledge of the subject-matter, and quality of writing. I enthusiastically recommend it both to those familiar with the area and to newcomers.' John Archer, University of Central Lancashire'This is a fantastically comprehensive, clear, and highly entertaining sweep of every important facet of evolutionary psychology. It does something other books do not do: It presents the opposing arguments to various evolutionary theories and then objectively lays out the evidence for why they don't hold up. If you want to debate the evolution deniers, this is the book for you. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand evolutionary psychology or understand it far better.' Amy Alkon, science-based syndicated columnist and author of Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence'The premise of Steve Stewart-Williams' magnificent contribution to the scientific study of human nature - an anthropologist from an alien planet visits Earth and tries to make sense of this bipedal ape called Homo sapiens - is one of those perspective-shifting thought experiments that results in readers gaining hitherto unknown insights into our peculiar species, and buries once and for all the fatuous blank slate model of humanity that discounts our deep connectedness to all other animals. A compelling read - I learned something new on every page.' Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic, columnist for Scientific American, Presidential Fellow of Chapman University and author of Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia'This book is nothing short of brilliant, unpacking both the profound and the ridiculous in our emerging picture of human nature and cultural evolution. We won't really be the ape that understood the universe until we understand ourselves, and Steve Stewart-Williams has drawn us an irreplaceable roadmap.' Baba Brinkman, Science Rapper'This is an engaging, intriguing, and ultimately most satisfying look into what the human mind can do and how it got that way.' G. T. Dempsey, Geolounge (www.geolounge.com)'My response to Stewart-Williams's book was 'Damn, this is good!' Frankly, whether you are [an] advocate or detractor you should acquaint yourself with this book - love it or loathe it you will learn a lot from reading it. And you will find that reading to be a captivating, page-turning, voyage of discovery. Stewart-Williams is not only an experienced evolutionary psychologist but also a talented and insightful writer with a memorable turn of phrase.' Lance Workman, The Psychologist“A strength of the book is its writing style. The book is written with verve. It's playful, lighthearted, crisp, fast-paced, and yet accurate and concise. A reader can distill the basic foundations and examples of evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory here while enjoying the ride (read), whether or not they believe in aliens. I would recommend this book over older popular treatments of evolutionary psychology, or, say, Dawkins's 1976 classic The Selfish Gene … If said aliens nabbed Stewart-Williams and this book, they would find a sharp, fun, contemporary, succinct overview that best represents evolutionary psychology and also covers the basics of cultural evolutionary theory.' Peter Gray, Human Nature'Stewart-Williams succeeds in exposing the oddities in our behavior that do, in fact, require explanation … The Ape that Understood the Universe is a thrilling review of our best explanations of human behavior at a time when such theories are under attack … for those who are open to having their politically correct preconceptions challenged, The Ape that Understood the Universe is a wonderful entry point into learning how the scientific method works - it doesn't care what you believe, nor what you wish were true.' Logan Chipkin, Aero'Simply put, The Ape That Understood the Universe is a thorough, readable, and indispensable guide to the human species and how it operates.' Robert Verbruggen, The American ConservativeTable of Contents1. The alien's challenge; 2. Darwin comes to mind; 3. The SeXX/XY animal; 4. The dating, mating, baby-making animal; 5. The altruistic animal; 6. The cultural animal; Appendix A: how to win an argument with a blank slater; Appendix B: how to win an argument with an anti-memeticist.
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Pelagic Publishing Reconnection
Book SynopsisThis book tells the story of how our relationship with nature got broken, why it matters and how to fix it. There is growing recognition that the root cause of wildlife loss and the warming climate is people's disconnection from nature, yet solutions focus on technical fixes.Reconnectionconsiders the problems scientifically.
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Random House USA Inc The Souls Code
Book Synopsis“[An] acute and powerful vision . . . offers a renaissance of humane values.”—Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life Plato called it “daimon,” the Romans “genius,” the Christians “guardian angel”; today we use such terms as “heart,” “spirit,” and “soul.” While philosophers and psychologists from Plato to Jung have studied and debated the fundamental essence of our individuality, our modern culture refuses to accept that a unique soul guides each of us from birth, shaping the course of our lives. In this extraordinary bestseller, James Hillman presents a brilliant vision of our selves, and an exciting approach to the mystery at the center of every life that asks, “What is it, in my heart, that I must do, be, and have? And why?” Drawing on the biographies of figures such as Ella Fitzgerald and Mohandas K. Gandhi, Hillman argues that character is fate, that there is more to each individual than can be explained by genetics and environment. The result is a reasoned and powerful road map to understanding our true nature and discovering an eye-opening array of choices—from the way we raise our children to our career paths to our social and personal commitments to achieving excellence in our time. Praise for The Soul’s Code “Champions a glorious sort of rugged individualism that, with the help of an inner daimon (or guardian angel), can triumph against all odds.”—The Washington Post Book World “[A] brilliant, absorbing work . . . Hillman dares us to believe that we are each meant to be here, that we are needed by the world around us.”—Publishers Weekly
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Cengage Learning, Inc A Way of Being
Book SynopsisA profound and deeply personal collection of essays by renowned psychologist Carl RogersThe late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement and father of client-centered therapy, based his life''s work on his fundamental belief in the human potential for growth. A Way of Being was written in the early 1980s, near the end of Carl Rogers''s career, and serves as a coda to his classic On Becoming a Person. More philosophical than his earlier writings, it traces his professional and personal development and ends with a prophetic call for a more humane future.
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State University of New York Press A Guide to Integral Psychotherapy Complexity
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Lifespace Publishing T A Today: A New Introduction to Transactional
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Cambridge University Press Giving the Devil his Due
Book SynopsisWho is the ''Devil''? And what is he due? The Devil is anyone who disagrees with you. And what he is due is the right to speak his mind. He must have this for your own safety''s sake because his freedom is inextricably tied to your own. If he can be censored, why shouldn''t you be censored? If we put barriers up to silence ''unpleasant'' ideas, what''s to stop the silencing of any discussion? This book is a full-throated defense of free speech and open inquiry in politics, science, and culture by the New York Times bestselling author and skeptic Michael Shermer. The new collection of essays and articles takes the Devil by the horns by tackling five key themes: free thought and free speech, politics and society, scientific humanism, religion, and the ideas of controversial intellectuals. For our own sake, we must give the Devil his due.Trade Review'Michael Shermer is our most fearless explorer of alternative, crackpot, and dangerous ideas, and at the same time one of our most powerful voices for science, sanity, and humane values. In this engrossing collection, Shermer shows why these missions are consistent: it's the searchlight of reason that best exposes errors and evil.' Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress'This is a rather difficult book for me to blurb, given that an entire chapter is devoted to criticizing my claims about pragmatic truth vis-à-vis scientific truth. However, Dr. Michael Shermer is a very clear thinker, and the kind of skeptic that is always necessary to ensure that public thought, scientific and otherwise, maintains a certain clarity. He's a passionate advocate of free speech, for this and many other reasons - to the point of entitling his new book Giving the Devil His Due, which is devoted to many worthwhile topics, but to free speech above all. Despite our disagreements, this is a necessary book for our times. Read it. And thank God and the powers that be that you have the right to do so.' Jordan B. Peterson, University of Toronto, and author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos'Michael Shermer is a fearless defender of free speech, open inquiry, and freedom of thought and conscience, including - and especially - for those with whom he disagrees. Giving the Devil His Due is one of the strongest bulwarks against the tyranny of censorship that I have read.' Nadine Strossen, New York University, former President of the ACLU, and author of Hate: Why We Should Resist it with Free Speech, Not Censorship'… a detailed roadmap for thinking well and clearly about interesting and challenging ideas. This vivid, erudite, broad, and deep collection of essays is marvelously written - so much so that, as you finish one essay, you cannot resist starting the next. And the range - from ancient civilizations to the colonization of Mars, from free speech on campus to gun control in cities - is as astonishing as it is engaging.' Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, Ph.D, author of Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society'As always, Michael Shermer is hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and brilliant. The fascinating essays in this wide-ranging book will make you think - and then rethink.' Amy Chua, Yale University, and author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations'Michael Shermer is the voice of reason, and this is a book of his best essays - the ones we most need to read to understand the madness of our time and to imagine a more reasonable future. The range of questions Shermer addresses and the breadth of his knowledge make this book a delight to read.' Jonathan Haidt, New York University, author of The Righteous Mind, and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind'Giving the Devil His Due is a treasure trove for lovers of the humanities and society at large as viewed through the perspective of scholarly minds, treatises, and essays. It's marvelously ripened and full of wonderful tales… ' Robert Hunziker, Counterpunch'A powerful case is made here for why free speech is the best way to drive out bad ideas and fake news.' The Times'A collection of skilful elucidations of academic ideas.' Christopher Silvester, The Critic'Each essay is well crafted to provoke thoughtful reflection and amply referenced for those who wish to dig deeper into each topic … However, for any reader new to scepticism, Giving the Devil his Due would be an auspicious place to start.' Don Carpenetti, Chemistry WorldTable of ContentsIntroduction. Who is the Devil and what is he due?; Part I. The Advocatus Diaboli: Reflections on Free Thought and Free Speech: 1. Giving the Devil his due: why freedom of inquiry and speech in science and politics is inviolable; 2. Banning evil: in the shadow of the Christchurch massacre, myths about evil and hate speech are misleading; 3. Free speech even if it hurts: defending Holocaust denier David Irving; 4. Free to inquire: the evolution-creationism controversy as a test case in equal time and free speech; 5. Ben Stein's blunder: why intelligent design advocates are not free speech martyrs; 6. What went wrong? Campus unrest, viewpoint diversity, and freedom of speech; Part II. Homo Religiosus: Reflections on God and Religion: 7. E pluribus unum for all faiths and for none; 8. Atheism and liberty: raising consciousness for religious skepticism through political freedom; 9. The curious case of Scientology: is it a religion or a cult?; 10. Does the Universe have a purpose?; 11. Why is there something rather than nothing?; Part III. Deferred Dreams: Reflections on Politics and Society: 12. Another dream deferred: how identity politics, intersectionality theory, and tribal divisiveness are inverting Martin Luther King, Jr's dream; 13. Healing the bonds of affection: the case for classical liberalism; 14. Governing mars: lessons for the red planet from experiments in governing the blue planet; 15. The Sandy Hook effect: what we can and cannot do about gun violence; 16. On guns and tyranny; 17. Debating guns: what conservatives and liberals really differ on about guns (and everything else); 18. Another fatal conceit: the lesson from evolutionary economics is bottom-up self-organization, not top-down government design; Part IV. Scientia Humanitatis: Reflections on Scientific Humanism: 19. Scientific naturalism: a manifesto for Enlightenment humanism; 20. Mr Hume: tear. Down. This. Wall.; 21. Kardashev's types and Sparks' law: how to build civilization 1.0; 22. How lives turn out: genes, environment, and luck – what we can and cannot control; Part V. Transcendent Thinkers: Reflections on Controversial Intellectuals: 23. Transcendent man: an elegaic essay to Paul Kurtz – a skeptic's skeptic; 24. The real hitch: did Christopher Hitchens really keep two sets of books about his beliefs?; 25. The skeptic's chaplain: Richard Dawkins as a fountainhead of skepticism; 26. Have archetype – will travel: the Jordan Peterson phenomenon; 27. Romancing the past: Graham Hancock and the quest for a lost civilization.
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Bedford Square Publishers The Housefly Effect
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Little, Brown Book Group The Art Of Listening
Book SynopsisIntrospective and insightful writings from Erich Fromm, the first and foremost psychoanalyst of our time.Trade ReviewIt is a beautiful book to read; it is not about psychoanalytic technique, but evidence of his warm empathy and humanistic view of his patients -- Betty Gould, Self & Society
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Penguin Books Ltd Going Sane
Book SynopsisAdam Phillips, formerly Principal Child Psychotherapist at Charing Cross Hospital, London, is a practising psychoanalyst and a visiting professor in the English department at the University of York. He is the author of numerous works of psychoanalysis and literary criticism, including most recently Attention Seeking, In Writing and Unforbidden Pleasures. He is General Editor of the Penguin Modern Classics Freud translations, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.Trade ReviewThe best living essayist writing in EnglishReading Phillips, you may be amused, vexed, dazzled. But the one thing you will never be is bored * Observer *He's brilliantCharacteristically brilliantElegant and lucid... This erudite and absorbing book oozes intelligence and charm * Independent *Brave, idiosyncratic and refreshing... Innovative and eclectic... Profound... It is heartening to read anyone, let alone a psychoanalyst, who writes so well * The Times *Exceptional... Irresistable, both as a guide to living and an exploration of the links between behaviour and mortality * Times Educational Supplement *
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J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. Transcend The New Science of SelfActualization
Book SynopsisA bold reimagining of Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs--and new insights for realizing your full potential and living your most creative, fulfilled, and connected life.When psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman first discovered Maslow's unfinished theory of transcendence, sprinkled throughout a cache of unpublished journals, lectures, and essays, he felt a deep resonance with his own work and life. In this groundbreaking book, Kaufman picks up where Maslow left off, unraveling the mysteries of his unfinished theory, and integrating these ideas with the latest research on attachment, connection, creativity, love, purpose and other building blocks of a life well lived. Kaufman's new hierarchy of needs provides a roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment--not by striving for money, success, or happiness, but by becoming the best version of ourselves, or what Maslow called self-actualization. While self-actualization is often thought of as a purely individual pursuit,
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Oxford University Press Inc Multisystemic Resilience
Book SynopsisMultisystemic Resilience brings together for the first time in one volume a wide range of resilience scholars who have been wrestling with how to explain processes of recovery, adaptation, and transformation in contexts of change and adversity. With contributions from psychologists, epigeneticists, ecologists, architects, disaster specialists, engineers, sociologists, social workers, and public health researchers among others, this innovative volume creates a platform for an interdisciplinary conversation about how to effectively research resilience across systems. Even more, it explores how to identify possible solutions to problems that threaten the physical and mental health of individuals, the wellbeing of our communities, and the sustainability of our planet. Every chapter provides a detailed review of systemic resilience from one disciplinary perspective, drawing from cutting edge research and case studies. Together these chapters show that considering the resilience of multiple Trade ReviewThis volume offers an excellent, comprehensive overview of resilience ... Many concepts discussed here were developed in either ecology or psychology and are brought together in a thorough, up-to-date collection. * E. N. Anderson, CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Contributors Introduction: Why a Volume on Multisystemic Resilience? Michael Ungar 1 Modeling Multisystemic Resilience: Connecting Biological, Psychological, Social, and Ecological Adaptation in Contexts of Adversity Michael Ungar Section 1: Human Biology and Social Environments 2 Bringing a Neurobiological Perspective to Resilience Nicole Bush and Danielle S. Roubinov 3 Risk and Resilience in Pregnancy and Birth Cecily Young and Susan Ayers 4 Promoting Resilience Within Public Health Approaches for Indigenous Communities Christopher Mushquash, Elaine Toombs, Kristy Kowatch, Jessie Lund, Lauren Dalicandro, and Kara Boles 5 Narrative Resilience: Neurological and Psychotherapeutic Reflections Boris Cyrulnik Section 2: Psychological Processes in Challenging Contexts 6 Resilience in Developmental Systems: Principles, Pathways, and Protective Processes in Research and Practice Ann Masten 7 Stressor Appraisal as an Explanation for the Influence of Extra-Individual Factors on Psychological Resilience Raffael Kalisch and Miriam Kampa 8 Resilience in the Salutogenic Model of Health Maurice B. Mittelmark 9 People, Perceptions, and Process: Multisystemic Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems Lilian Alessa and Andrew Kliskey 10 Social Ecology of Police Resilience Mehdi Ghazinour, and Arian Rostami Section 3: Education Systems, Arts, and Well-Being 11 Indigenous Education, Well-Being, and Resilience-A Systemic Approach Janya McCalman and Roxanne Bainbridge 12 A Transactional, Whole-School Approach to Resilience Carmel Cefai 13 Learning About Systemic Resilience From Studies of Student Resilience Linda Theron Section 4: Family and Kinship Systems 14 Family Resilience: A Dynamic Systemic Framework Froma Walsh 15 What Does It Take for Early Relationships to Remain Secure in the Face of Adversity? Attachment as a Unit of Resilience Ana Berástegui Pedro-Viejo and Carlos Pitillas Salvá Section 5: Community Well-Being 16 Resilience to Violent Extremism and Terrorism: A Multisystemic Analysis Michele Grossman 17 The Creation and Recreation of Borderlands Among Indigenous Peoples: A Kamentza's Journey of Resilience Pilar Hernández-Wolfe and Santos Jamioy Muchavisoy 18 A Socioecological Developmental Systems Approach for the Study of Human Resilience Ingrid Schoon Section 6: Recovery and Resilience in Humanitarian Settings 19 Systemic Resilience and Peacebuilding in Humanitarian Crises Catherine Panter-Brick 20 Toward a Multisystemic Resilience Framework for Migrant Youth Qiaobing Wu and Ying Ou 21 Psychological Resilience in Response to Adverse Experiences: An Integrative Developmental Perspective in the Context of War and Displacement Cassandra M. Popham, Michael Pluess, and Fiona S. McEwen 22 The Assessment of Multisystemic Resilience in Conflict-Affected Populations Alexandros Lordos and Daniel Hyslop Section 7: Organizational Processes 23 The Multisystem Approach to Resilience in the Context of Organizations Monique Crane 24 Resilience Engineering for Sociotechnical Safety Management Riccardo Patriarca 25 Transformative Social Innovation and Multisystemic Resilience: Three Case Studies Katharine McGowan and Francis Westley Section 8: Legal, Policy, and Economic Systems 26 Resilience of Legal Systems: Toward Adaptive Governance J. B. Ruhl, Barbara Cosens, and Niko Soininen 27 Thinking Systemically About Transitional Justice, Legal Systems, and Resilience Janine Natalya Clark 28 Understanding Societal Resilience: The Case for Engaged Scholarship Caroline van Dullemen, Juliana Santos de Carvalho, Joris Rijbroek, and Marieke W. Slootman 29 Decolonial Enactments of Human Resilience: Stories of Palestinian Families From Beyond the Wall Devin G. Atallah 30 The Economics of Multisystemic Resilience Gabriella Conti and Tatiana Paredes Section 9: Architecture and Urban Design 31 The Embodied Multisystemic Resilience of Architecture and Built Form Brian McGrath and Dongxue Lei 32 The Social Contexts of Resilient Architecture Terri Peters 33 Resilience in Postdisaster Reconstruction of Human Settlement: An Architectural Perspective Haorui Wu Section 10: Technology and Human Systems 34 Design and Engineering of Resilience for Networked Computer Systems David Hutchison, Mark Rouncefield, Antonios Gouglidis, and Tom Anderson 35 Patterns for Achieving Resilience in Engineered and Organizational Systems Scott Jackson, Victoria Hailey, Keith D. Willett, Timothy Ferris, and Eric A. Specking Section 11: Social Ecological Systems 36 Social and Ecological Systems Resilience and Identity Francois Bousquet, Tara Quinn, Clara Therville, Raphaël Mathevet, Olivier Barreteau, Bruno Bonté, and Chloé Guerbois 37 Adaptive Management of Ecosystem Services for Multisystemic Resilience: Iterative Feedback Between Application and Theory Katharine F. E. Hogan, Kirsty L. Nash, and Elena Bennett 38 Conceptualizing Cascading Effects of Resilience in Human-Water Systems Li Xu, Feng Mao, James S. Famiglietti, John W. Pomeroy, and Claudia Pahl-Wostl Conclusion: A Summary of Emerging Trends 39 Multisystemic Resilience: An Emerging Perspective From Social-Ecological Systems Katrina Brown Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Understanding Addiction Behaviours
Book SynopsisG.HUSSEIN RASSOOL Director of Inter Cultural Therapy Centre, Mauritius (Counselling & Psychotherapy) and Independent Consultant in Addiction and Mental Health for the Mauritius Institute of Health, UNAIDS, National Aids Secretariat. He is also a Visiting Professor of Addiction & Mental Health at the Universidade de Sao Paulo, and the Universidade de Minas Gerais, Brazil. He has over 40 years of experience in psychology, mental health, addiction behaviours and substance misuse fields with relevant national and international experience as a clinical and academic consultant. He is author a number of books on addiction, dual diagnosis and has published many papers and reviews on alcohol and drug misuse. He has also served on various national and international peer-reviewed journals and has published many papers and reviews on addition and mental health.Trade Review'Students from both health and social care disciplines will find Understanding Addiction Behaviours particularly useful.' - Anne Parry, DRUGLINK September/October 2012 'This book has been a pleasure to read and is one of the most concise substance use/addiction text books I have read in some time. It is a comprehensive snap shot of the fast changing context of addiction and substance use. The style is fresh and lucid and deals with the contemporary issues practitioners face within the community. This book is a must read for all health and social care students contemplating working in the field of addiction and substance use.' - Darren Hill, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Substance Use, Leeds Metropolitan University, UKTable of ContentsPART I ADDICTION AND SOCIETY Introduction Addiction and Society Perspectives on Addiction PART II PHARMACOLOGICAL AND NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL ADDICTIONS Alcohol Opiates Psychostimulants Cannabis Hallucinogens & Other Psychoactive Substances Synthetic Drugs: Smart or Eco Drugs & Spice Tobacco and Nicotine Eating Disorders Gambling Addiction Internet Addiction Sexual Addiction PART III ADDICTION IN CONTEXT Dual Diagnosis: Addiction & Psychiatric Disorders Addiction & Harm Reduction Special Needs & Diversity Service Provisions & Interventions
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Working With Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
Book SynopsisLouise Doyle is Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Brian Keogh is Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Jean Morrissey isLecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.Trade Review"This book in my opinion is descriptive, informative and therefor useful to all healthcare professionals. The book is as the title says; about working with individuals who self-harm or have experienced/currently experiencing suicidal intent. Be it that they have attempted suicide or feel suicidal, it covers all you need to know, in order to work effectively with this client group. It explores in depth, how people who exhibit these behaviours feel, to what to look out for when workers come across service users, with a history of these behaviours. It explores in detail, the risks around working with or having a relative, friend or colleague who suffers with this unfortunate problem. It gives the reader a good biopsychosocial understanding of self-harm and suicidal behaviour and makes a good attempt at ensuring it is easily readable by all." Jesse Wallen, community mental health nurse, Merton Drug & Alcohol TeamTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Understanding Suicide and Self-harm 2. Self-harm, Suicide and Stigma 3. Risk and Protective Factors for Self-harm and Suicide 4. Suicide and Self-Harm Across the Life-Span 5. Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm 6. Communicating with People who are Suicidal 7. Self-care: Professional and Personal Considerations 8. Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention and Reduction 9. Postvention 10. Self-harm and Suicide in Prisons, Schools and Emergency Departments.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Recovery and Mental Health
Book SynopsisDavid Pilgrim is Professor of Health and Social Policy at the University of Liverpool and Head of Adult and Forensic Psychology Services, Guild NHS Trust Preston. He is the author, with Anne Rogers, of Mental Health Policy in Britain 2e, Mental Health and Inequality and Experiencing Psychiatry (with Ron Lacey), all published by Palgrave Macmillan, as well as Key Concepts in Mental Health and Psychotherapy and Society. Ann McCranie, formerly a community newspaper journalist covering changing mental health services in the US, is undertaking a PhD in Sociology at Indiana University. Her research work spans medical sociology, organisational research and social networks, but is focussed on the treatment of people with severe mental illness.Trade Review"A sustained, thoughtful and very accessible guide to the recovery debate in mental health, which has the trademark clarity we have come to associate with David Pilgrim's work. It really is an essential read for everyone involved in the mental health field." - Professor Nick Manning, Director of the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, UKTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Recovery in a Historical Context 3. The Various Meanings of Recovery 4. Recovery in Science and Service 5. Recovery, Risk Elimination and Fiscal Burden 6. Pros and Cons of Recovery Policy for Survivors 7. Conclusion; Consensus and Conflict regarding Recovery.
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Penguin Books Ltd Red Flags Green Flags
Book SynopsisA MODERN MANUAL FOR ACING ALL SOCIAL INTERACTIONS THAT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO HANDLE THE TRICKIEST OF PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS'' THOMAS ERIKSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS Discover the tools to identify healthy and toxic behaviours in all areas of life and separate the red flags from the green, from TikTok psychologist Dr Ali Fenwick---CRACK THE BEHAVIOURAL CODE BEHIND EVERYDAY DRAMAIs there a situation(ship) you can't find your way out of?Do you wish you could spot toxic friendships from afar?Or maybe you feel like you've had enough of some people, but struggle to set boundaries?From gaslighting crushes and pushy parents to bosses that take credit for your work, Red Flags, Green Flags will transform how you interpret and handle any situation, leading you straight into a fuss-free existence.An internationally renowned psychologist and behavioural expert Dr Ali Fenwick is here to guide you through the most crucial red and green flags unhealthy and healthy social conduct and equip you with the psychological explanation behind each one. Improve your emotional intelligence and learn how to understand your own needs and expectations when it comes to relationship building.
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Penguin Books Ltd Attention Seeking
Book SynopsisA short, fascinating introduction to the concept of attention from Britain''s leading psychoanalyst, author of Missing Out and On Kindness.What we find of interest may tell us more than we think...''Everything depends on what, if anything, we find interesting: on what we are encouraged and educated to find interesting, and what we find ourselves being interested in despite ourselves. There is our official curiosity and our unofficial curiosity (and psychoanalysis is a story about the relationship between the two) . . .''Based on three connected talks on the subject of attention, this pocket-sized book is a quirky and memorable introduction to the concept of our attention - how we spend it, and what it might tell us about ourselves. From Britain''s pre-eminent psychoanalyst, this is an essential new addition to the Adam Phillips canon.''The best living essayist writing in English'' - John GrayTrade ReviewThe best living essayist writing in EnglishThe Martin Amis of British psychoanalysis . . . brilliantly amusing and often highly unsettling * The Times *One of those writers whom it is a pleasure simply to hear think * Sunday Telegraph *Reading Phillips, you may be amused, vexed, dazzled. But the one thing you will never be is bored * Observer *Adam Phillips is that rarest of phenomena, a trained clinician who is also a sublime writerPlayfully digressive style... He is the finest living decipherer of affective life [and] the Bob Dylan of psychoanalysis * Daily Telegraph *
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MIT Press Good Will Corrupting
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£38.70
Taylor & Francis Understanding Humanism
Book SynopsisUnderstanding Humanism is an easy-to-read and informative overview of the beliefs, practices, and values of humanism as a non-religious worldview. This short and lively book explores humanism both as a broad historical tradition of thought and as a stance embodied in organised institutions. It sets out clearly and systematically the beliefs and values of humanism as well as the reality and personal experience of living as a humanist today. Questions discussed in this book include: How do humanists see the relation between science and religious belief? Is humanism wedded to science as the only valid form of knowledge? What value do humanists place on the arts, and can they value religious art? Does the emphasis on human responsibility depend on an untenable belief in 'free will', and is this undermined by psychology and neuroscience? Do humanists think that life is sacred? What account would humanistsTrade Review"There has rarely been a time when a clear statement of Humanist values has been so necessary. In intellectual life, these include a respect for evidence, the independence to follow any argument to where it leads, and an enlightened suspicion of claims to be authoritatively in possession of truth – religious or otherwise. In morality, they include an emphasis upon our fundamental equality and a respect for human rights, including the right to lead one’s own life in one’s own way. These values are united within the framework of a world view, premised on the recognition we each have only one life to lead, and that it is each person’s own responsibility – no-one else’s – to live that life to the fullest possible extent. In this welcome book, the Humanist framework is set out in terms which are both thorough and clear." Alan Haworth, author of Political Philosophy After 1945 (2022), Totalitarianism and Philosophy (2019), and Understanding the Political Philosophers: From Ancient to Modern Times (2012). "A great choice for students and teachers wanting a thorough modern account of humanism." Jim Al-Khalili, Vice President of Humanists UK. "An easy-to-read and informative overview of humanism. The manual for those wishing to delve deeper into this broad tradition of historical thought." Shaparak Khorsandi, Vice President of Humanists UK. Table of Contents1. Humanist organisations 2. A shared humanity 3. Human reason 4. Human imagination 5. Human responsibility 6. Human values 7. Is life sacred? 8. Human rights and secularism 9. Life and meaning 10. Humanism and religion. Index
£34.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Rise Above
£20.06
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Psychology and Religion Classical Theorists and
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn this new edition, Andrew Fuller expands his original, meticulous digest of the views of a handful of classic psychologists of religion by expounding upon the research and reflections of a number of scholars whose work still lies on the periphery of the psychology of religion. Incorporated in detail are feminist perspectives, including the views of Mary Daly and Carol Gilligan; neurophenomenology and its return to subjective experience; and the writings of Manes Austin on meditation, Pascal Boyer on the origins and function of religion, and Daniel Dennett on religion as memes. These are most certainly perspectives of which students of the psychology of religion should be knowledgeable. -- David M. Wulff, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Psychology, Wheaton CollegeLike his earlier editions, this Fourth Edition of Psychology & Religion is a fine introduction to the classic perspectives that make the psychology of religion a fascinating subject. With the addition of recent developments in feminist psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology, this edition gives readers a rich and well-rounded view of the many theoretical perspectives that psychologists have used to understand religious thought.... -- Michael Nielsen, Ph.D., professor, Georgia Southern UniversityLike his earlier editions, this Fourth Edition of Psychology & Religion is a fine introduction to the classic perspectives that make the psychology of religion a fascinating subject. With the addition of recent developments in feminist psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology, this edition gives readers a rich and well-rounded view of the many theoretical perspectives that psychologists have used to understand religious thought. -- Michael Nielsen, Ph.D., professor, Georgia Southern University
£46.80
Jason Aronson, Inc. Erik Erikson and the American Psyche
Book SynopsisErik Erikson and the American Psyche is an intellectual biography which explores Erikson's contributions to the study of infancy, childhood and ethical development in light of ego psychology, object-relations theory, Lacanian theory and other major trends in psychoanalysis.Trade ReviewErik Erikson and the American Psyche: Ego, Ethics, and Evolution is a very important intellectual history that does much to restore Erikson's ideas to the place that they deserve both within the psychoanalytic movement and within general psychology. Burston is an excellent guide to this very complex literature with many crosscurrents. He knows the many players and knows how to handle historical and biographical material with a deft touch that is both analytic and respectful of the various players' humanity. As a guide to Erikson, he is both deeply knowledgeable and appropriately critical. * PsycCRITIQUES *In this empathic and stimulating book Daniel Burston tells the story of Erik Erikson whose rise, dominance, and disappearance as the supreme authority on adolescence coincides with the last half-century of American life. Aware of Erikson's faults, Dr. Burston illuminates Erikson's continued relevance to understanding the inner lives of children. -- Volney P. Gay Ph.D, professor and chair of Religious Studies; Director, Center for the Study of Religion and Culture, Vanderbilt UniversityThis is a most readable, authoritative and fascinating book about one of the great figures of modern psychology. By no means a hagiography, in innovative ways it weaves a creative new framework within which to locate and appreciate Erikson's contribution. Strongly recommended to both specialist and general readers. -- Renos K. Papadopoulos, Ph.D., professor, University of Essex (UK) and consultant clinical psychologist, The Tavistock Clinic (London)Daniel Burston has examined Erikson's life story in a remarkably fine book. At first glance, it could be dismissed as psychobiography lite, because although it provides a useful biographical narrative, there is very little about his relations with his wife and children, not much about how he got along with friends and students, except that they all liked him, nothing about his sex life, and one cant even tell if he drank, smoked, or liked to go to the movies. However, for such material Burston generouslyrefers readers to Lawrence Friedman's detailed biography of Erikson, as well as works by Paul Roazen, and others. By contrast, as indicated by his book title, Burston has gone after bigger, and in many ways more interesting game. His book offers something like a psychohistorically informed, anthropological study of Erikson's central role in adding a cornucopia of neo-Freudian perspectives to American culture I believe his book deserves high praise for providing a valuable psychohistorical account of the recent history of both psychoanalysis and psychohistory. -- Dr. Leon H. Rappoport * Clio's Psyche *This year, Erikson is the subject of a poised and sympathetic study by Daniel Burston, an Israeli-born, Toronto-raised psychologist at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Erik Erikson and the American Psyche: Ego, Ethics, and Evolution (Rowman & Littlefield) not only describes why he once mattered but why, in many places, he ceased to matter. It's a monument to a now neglected figure and a demonstration of how quickly intellectual fashion changes and fame flees. * The National Post *Daniel Burston makes Erikson's sense of ethics and theories come alive, from his difficult early life to his latter religious and politically conflicted years. Erik Erikson and the American Psyche provides an unparalleled richness to the reader's understanding of Eriksonian development, culture and Erikson's empathy for the human condition. -- Michael Brody, M.D., chair of Television and Media Committee, American Academy of Child Psychiatry; professor of American Studies, University of MaryDr. Daniel Burston's Erik Erikson and the American Psyche is a remarkable and unusual find. This book illuminates Erikson's person, placing this psychological giant in context, consistently showing the quality of insight and psychological depth characteristic of Erikson himself. Burston's rich historical research and psychological precision demonstrates how psychobiography should be done, providing us with a unique and substantive portrait of a revered icon of modern psychology. -- Dr. John T. ChirbanDaniel Burston has examined Erikson's life story in a remarkably fine book. At first glance, it could be dismissed as psychobiography lite, because although it provides a useful biographical narrative, there is very little about his relations with his wife and children, not much about how he got along with friends and students, except that they all liked him, nothing about his sex life, and one cant even tell if he drank, smoked, or liked to go to the movies. However, for such material Burston generously refers readers to Lawrence Friedman's detailed biography of Erikson, as well as works by Paul Roazen, and others. By contrast, as indicated by his book title, Burston has gone after bigger, and in many ways more interesting game. His book offers something like a psychohistorically informed, anthropological study of Erikson's central role in adding a cornucopia of neo-Freudian perspectives to American culture I believe his book deserves high praise for providing a valuable psychohistorical account of the recent history of both psychoanalysis and psychohistory. -- Dr. Leon H. Rappoport * Clio's Psyche *This year, Erikson is the subject of a poised and sympathetic study by Daniel Burston, an Israeli-born, Toronto-raised psychologist at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Erik Erikson and the American Psyche: Ego, Ethics, and Evolution (Rowman & Littlefield) not only describes why he once mattered but why, in many places, he ceased to matter. It's a monument to a now neglected figure and a demonstration of how quickly intellectual fashion changes and fame flees. * The National Post *Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals. * CHOICE *Table of Contents0 Acknowledgements 0 Preface Chapter 1 In Hitler's Shadow Chapter 2 The New World Chapter 3 A Crisis of Integrity Chapter 4 Situating Erikson Chapter 5 Psychohistory - Luther and Gandhi Chapter 6 Evolution and Conscience in Darwin, Freud and Erikson Chapter 7 The Historicity of Dreams - Freud, Fliess & Jung Chapter 8 Erikson's Erasure
£41.40
Jason Aronson, Inc. Awakening to Awe
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn inspiring and refreshing new concept through which to understand and appreciate life’s mysteries and to unleash aliveness; Schneider’s guide to 'awakening to awe' offers meaningful psychological theory and sensible real-life examples of applying an 'awe' perspective to aging, recovery from drug abuse, and all aspects of everyday life. Readers will truly enjoy and be uplifted by the journey with Schneider as they embrace this new positive lens and make their own list of awesome experiences–-from art, music, sport, nature, relationships—to uncovering humor, surprise, emotion, and vastness of appreciation in life. -- Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to A Healthy RelationshipAwakening to Awe is an intelligent and inspiring call to revive a sense of mystery. Kirk Schneider draws on the very best of psychological and spiritual thinkers and in plain language shows ways to re-invent this society spiritually. His ideas and style are perfectly suited to this all-important theme. -- Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and Writing in the SandA call from a master existentialist for the reinstatement of awe in daily living. We had it at birth; it will be with us at the hour of our death, if we could just open ourselves to it. Meanwhile, he reminds us, life still remains at once the great problem and the great mystery. -- Eugene Taylor, PhD, author of The Mystery of Personality: A History of Dynamic Systems (Springer, 2009)Those acquainted with Schneider's previous book, Rediscovery of Awe, will immediately recognize this as a valuable companion volume….a collection of narratives of significant depth by people whose lives embody the transformation process Schneider advocates….In Schneider's writing we hear the clear echo of Rollo May, his former teacher and colleague, but also the voices of Otto Rank and Ernest Becker. * Ernest Becker Foundation *Written by a leading American humanistic-existentialist psychologist based in San Francisco, it amplifies and brings up to date Rabbi Herschel's important view regarding the spiritual significance of awe. Though not explicitly aimed at Jews, this book in its own way is a wake-up call for everyone interested in revitalizing Jewish belief and practice. Well organized….The appendix in most books is largely superfluous; not so with Awakening to Awe. Drawing effectively on his background as a practicing clinical psychologist, Dr. Schneider identifies a variety of specific conditions that either foster or discourage our experience of humility, wonder, and amazement in everyday life. * National Jewish Post and Opinion *Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., is a leading spokesperson for contemporary humanistic psychology and is the Editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology. He is a pioneer in developing existential- integrative psychotherapy and in the application of awe-based consciousness to existential- humanistic psychotherapy. Awakening to Awe explores the nature and power of awe from Dr. Schneider's theoretical and therapeutic stance as well as through interviews of people transformed by their experience of awe.….In Dr. Schneider's exploration of awe he emphasizes how awe connotes an openness to life as it is, with its mystery, with its depth, with its pain and joy. It can be 'awe-some' or 'awe-ful'. It is an invitation to value life as it is….I very much value this book and encourage both professionals and the general public to read it with an awe-based attitude. If you are not sure what an awe-based attitude means before your read it, you will by the time you are finished. * AHP Perspective Magazine *If the intention of the book was to help the reader remember, reflect, and reconnect to some of those special moments, it succeeded brilliantly....The material is well organized and presented logically....This book provides examples of how therapist and clergy can embark on a phenomenological journey with clients about their own personal awe experiences to promote recovery, discovery, and well-being. The most impressive feature about the book is that the author and the interviewees defined what awe meant to them, whether it was a connection to the universe, a relationship with God, or a profound sense of being. Thus, the sense of awe in our lives is up to us to interpret and learn how to integrate and appreciate in our own journey. * Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging *A wonder/full book; highly original. Kirk Schneider shows us, in the experience of awe, the bridge that connects philosophy, psychology, and spiritual practice. At one and the same time, he provides us a key to a new kind of therapy and points us back to the classical notion that philosophy and authentic religion begins in wonder. -- Sam Keen, author of Apology for Wonder"I feel this book in conjunction with Dr. Schneider's Rediscovery of Awe, is groundbreaking. Dr. Schneider's emphasis on awe-based consciousness derives from his personal philosophy of enchanted agnosticism. I believe the exploration of awe-based consciousness can catalyze a reemergence of a contemporary existential-spiritual movement in much the same way that Abraham Maslow's exploration of self-actualization catalyzed the human potential movement." -- Bob EdelsteinToo often, cynical outlooks dominate conversations about what it means to be human. This book revitalizes the dialogue because it is so open to the wonder of being alive. Dr. Schneider is a pioneer in the application of awe-based consciousness to existential-humanistic psychotherapy. In this book, he explores the nature and power of awe through his theoretical and therapeutic stance as well as through interviews of people transformed by their experience of awe. This book, in conjunction with Dr. Schneider’s Rediscovery of Awe, is ground-breaking. Although the book is directed toward a more general audience, it also supports the existential-humanistic psychotherapist to embrace an awe-based dimension of life in working with clients. This allows the therapist to not be conflicted if they are spiritually oriented. Both professionals and the general public are encouraged to read this book with an awe-based attitude. If you are not sure what an awe-based attitude means before your read it, you will by the time you are finished. * Existential Analysis *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Awe-Wakening Part I. Our Awe-Depleted Age 1. What Keeps Us from Venturing? 2. The Stodgy Road to Awe 3. The Awe Survey: Format and Background Part II. Awe-Based Awakening: The New Testaments to Spirit 4. Awakening in Education 5. Awakening from Childhood Trauma 6. Awakening from Drug Addiction 7. Awakening through Chronic Illness 8. Awakening in Aging 9. Awakening through Humor Part III. Toward an Awe-Based World Awakening: Guideposts to an Awe-Informed Life 10. Awe-Wakening in the Everyday 11. The Societal Challenge Conclusion
£75.60
Jason Aronson, Inc. Awakening to Awe
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn inspiring and refreshing new concept through which to understand and appreciate life’s mysteries and to unleash aliveness; Schneider’s guide to 'awakening to awe' offers meaningful psychological theory and sensible real-life examples of applying an 'awe' perspective to aging, recovery from drug abuse, and all aspects of everyday life. Readers will truly enjoy and be uplifted by the journey with Schneider as they embrace this new positive lens and make their own list of awesome experiences–-from art, music, sport, nature, relationships—to uncovering humor, surprise, emotion, and vastness of appreciation in life. -- Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to A Healthy RelationshipAwakening to Awe is an intelligent and inspiring call to revive a sense of mystery. Kirk Schneider draws on the very best of psychological and spiritual thinkers and in plain language shows ways to re-invent this society spiritually. His ideas and style are perfectly suited to this all-important theme. -- Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and Writing in the SandA call from a master existentialist for the reinstatement of awe in daily living. We had it at birth; it will be with us at the hour of our death, if we could just open ourselves to it. Meanwhile, he reminds us, life still remains at once the great problem and the great mystery. -- Eugene Taylor, PhD, author of The Mystery of Personality: A History of Dynamic Systems (Springer, 2009)Those acquainted with Schneider's previous book, Rediscovery of Awe, will immediately recognize this as a valuable companion volume….a collection of narratives of significant depth by people whose lives embody the transformation process Schneider advocates….In Schneider's writing we hear the clear echo of Rollo May, his former teacher and colleague, but also the voices of Otto Rank and Ernest Becker. * Ernest Becker Foundation *Written by a leading American humanistic-existentialist psychologist based in San Francisco, it amplifies and brings up to date Rabbi Herschel's important view regarding the spiritual significance of awe. Though not explicitly aimed at Jews, this book in its own way is a wake-up call for everyone interested in revitalizing Jewish belief and practice. Well organized….The appendix in most books is largely superfluous; not so with Awakening to Awe. Drawing effectively on his background as a practicing clinical psychologist, Dr. Schneider identifies a variety of specific conditions that either foster or discourage our experience of humility, wonder, and amazement in everyday life. * National Jewish Post and Opinion *Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., is a leading spokesperson for contemporary humanistic psychology and is the Editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology. He is a pioneer in developing existential- integrative psychotherapy and in the application of awe-based consciousness to existential- humanistic psychotherapy. Awakening to Awe explores the nature and power of awe from Dr. Schneider's theoretical and therapeutic stance as well as through interviews of people transformed by their experience of awe.….In Dr. Schneider's exploration of awe he emphasizes how awe connotes an openness to life as it is, with its mystery, with its depth, with its pain and joy. It can be 'awe-some' or 'awe-ful'. It is an invitation to value life as it is….I very much value this book and encourage both professionals and the general public to read it with an awe-based attitude. If you are not sure what an awe-based attitude means before your read it, you will by the time you are finished. * AHP Perspective Magazine *If the intention of the book was to help the reader remember, reflect, and reconnect to some of those special moments, it succeeded brilliantly....The material is well organized and presented logically....This book provides examples of how therapist and clergy can embark on a phenomenological journey with clients about their own personal awe experiences to promote recovery, discovery, and well-being. The most impressive feature about the book is that the author and the interviewees defined what awe meant to them, whether it was a connection to the universe, a relationship with God, or a profound sense of being. Thus, the sense of awe in our lives is up to us to interpret and learn how to integrate and appreciate in our own journey. * Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging *A wonder/full book; highly original. Kirk Schneider shows us, in the experience of awe, the bridge that connects philosophy, psychology, and spiritual practice. At one and the same time, he provides us a key to a new kind of therapy and points us back to the classical notion that philosophy and authentic religion begins in wonder. -- Sam Keen, author of Apology for Wonder"I feel this book in conjunction with Dr. Schneider's Rediscovery of Awe, is groundbreaking. Dr. Schneider's emphasis on awe-based consciousness derives from his personal philosophy of enchanted agnosticism. I believe the exploration of awe-based consciousness can catalyze a reemergence of a contemporary existential-spiritual movement in much the same way that Abraham Maslow's exploration of self-actualization catalyzed the human potential movement." -- Bob EdelsteinToo often, cynical outlooks dominate conversations about what it means to be human. This book revitalizes the dialogue because it is so open to the wonder of being alive. Dr. Schneider is a pioneer in the application of awe-based consciousness to existential-humanistic psychotherapy. In this book, he explores the nature and power of awe through his theoretical and therapeutic stance as well as through interviews of people transformed by their experience of awe. This book, in conjunction with Dr. Schneider’s Rediscovery of Awe, is ground-breaking. Although the book is directed toward a more general audience, it also supports the existential-humanistic psychotherapist to embrace an awe-based dimension of life in working with clients. This allows the therapist to not be conflicted if they are spiritually oriented. Both professionals and the general public are encouraged to read this book with an awe-based attitude. If you are not sure what an awe-based attitude means before your read it, you will by the time you are finished. * Existential Analysis *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Awe-Wakening Part I. Our Awe-Depleted Age 1. What Keeps Us from Venturing? 2. The Stodgy Road to Awe 3. The Awe Survey: Format and Background Part II. Awe-Based Awakening: The New Testaments to Spirit 4. Awakening in Education 5. Awakening from Childhood Trauma 6. Awakening from Drug Addiction 7. Awakening through Chronic Illness 8. Awakening in Aging 9. Awakening through Humor Part III. Toward an Awe-Based World Awakening: Guideposts to an Awe-Informed Life 10. Awe-Wakening in the Everyday 11. The Societal Challenge Conclusion
£37.80
Johns Hopkins University Press Higher Superstition The Academic Left and Its
Book SynopsisThis paperback edition of Higher Superstition includes a new afterword by the authors.Trade ReviewWe should be thankful that Gross and Levitt have provided a wake-up call. Their significant overview of the thinking of those who teach our lawyers, journalists and teachers should be read by all who are concerned by the decline of the status of science in our times. Physics Today At last, somebody has performed the invaluable service of exploding the pretentions of those who think every equation derived this century undermines the fabric of western thought. New Statesman The authors' shredding of such luminaries of postmodernism and feminism as Stanley Aronowitz, Sandra Harding, and Evelyn fox Keller, among others, is not always charitable, [but] it is invariably compelling and frequently devastating. -- Elizabeth Fox-Genovese Washington TimesTable of ContentsPreface to the 1998 Edition AcknowledgmentsChapter 1. The Academic Left and ScienceChapter 2. Some History and Politics: Natural Science and its Natural EnemiesChapter 3. The Cultural Construction of Cultural Constructivism Chapter 4. The Realm of Idle Phrases: Postmodernism, Literary Theory, and Cultural CriticismChapter 5. Auspicating GenderChapter 6. The Gates of EdenChapter 7. The Schools of IndictmentChapter 8. Why Do the People Imagine a Vain Thing?Chapter 9. Does it Matter?NotesSupplementary Notes to the 1998 EditionReferencesIndex
£26.60
University Press of America Psychological Principles and the Black Experience
Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates how the basic body of knowledge in psychology can be applied to the experiences and behavior of blacks, as differentiated from those of whites. The author begins with a brief description of African culture, discusses the slave trade, and presents a sketch of the initial experiences of other ethnic groups in the United States.
£46.80
Prometheus The Reluctant Alliance
Book SynopsisHumanistic psychology and behaviour analysis have long been viewed as staunch opponents in the practice of psychology. The author's research into the theories, positions, and approaches of both camps dispels the myths of behaviourists as cold "manipulators" and of humanistic psychologists as weak-willed "armchair philosophers".
£24.00
Cambridge University Press Wisdom
Book SynopsisThis Element addresses questions regarding the nature and acquisition of wisdom by developing and defending a skill theory of wisdom. It develops this theory and defends it against two objections to the effect that there are asymmetries between wisdom and skill.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. A Skill Theory of Wisdom Presented: 1. Wisdom as knowing how to live well; Part II. The Theory Developed: 2. Wisdom and knowing the whys; 3. Wisdom and knowing what matters; Part III. The Theory Defended: 4. The deliberation objection: deliberation about final ends; 5. The feedback objection: feedback for skill acquisition; Conclusion; Appendix; References.
£17.00
Cambridge University Press Applied Psychology Actively Caring for People
Book SynopsisThis volume demonstrates how readers can become more effective parents, teachers, students, coaches, managers, or work supervisors, while also gaining practical skills to enhance their self-motivation, communication skills, and intervention acumen. The first eight chapters explain evidence-based principles from applied behavioral science (ABS) that can be used to improve the human dynamics of any situation involving behavior. Fundamentals from humanism are integrated strategically to show how an ABS intervention can be more acceptable, influential, and sustainable. The following twelve chapters detail the deployment of ABS interventions to optimize performance in a wide variety of fields, including occupational and transportation safety, quantity and quality of organizational work behavior, healthcare, athletic coaching, parenting, pre-school and college education, environmental sustainability, and the control of obesity and alcohol abuse. Applied Psychology provides a thorough review Trade Review'Dr Geller's new book shows once again why he is one of the preeminent authors in our field. In this volume, he discusses major research findings from the science of human behavior in a way that is both compelling and accessible. It is indeed rare to find an author so committed to helping the reader understand the compassionate side of a science that has done so much to help others. I recommend it without reservation to anyone who is interested in our profession.' Rob Holdsambeck, Executive Director, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies'[Geller] is a master of being able to translate empirically based academic research into easy-to-understand language that is suitable for the layman. This book uses real-world examples to supplement the lessons from behavioural science and shows that [Geller] hasn't lost that happy knack of producing work that rises above the psycho-babble of the self-help industry and to continue to shine a light on how to make our workplaces safer. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about 'why people do the things they do' and how to shape workplace and community cultures for the better.' Martin Ralph, Managing Director, Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention, Western Australia, and Former President, International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organisations (INSHPO)Table of ContentsPart I. Evidence-Based Principles of AC4P: Introduction E. Scott Geller; 1. The foundation: applied behavioral science E. Scott Geller; 2. The psychology of AC4P behavior E. Scott Geller; 3. The psychology of self-motivation E. Scott Geller; 4. The courage to actively care E. Scott Geller; 5. Effective AC4P communication E. Scott Geller; 6. Social influence and AC4P behavior Cory Furrow and E. Scott Geller; 7. The intersection of AC4P and positive psychology Keenan Twohig, Matt Fornito and E. Scott Geller; 8. Leadership, followership, and AC4P behavior Roseanne J. Foti and Kathleen B. Boyd; Part II. Applications of AC4P Principles: Introduction E. Scott Geller; 9. Actively caring for occupational safety Joshua H. Williams and E. Scott Geller; 10. Cultivating an AC4P culture in organizations Florence D. DiGennaro Reed, Amy J. Henley, Sarah R. Jenkins, Jessica L. Doucette, and Jason M. Hirst; 11. Actively caring for traffic safety Chris S. Dula, Benjamin A. Martin, and Kyle A. Suhr; 12. Actively caring to prevent alcohol abuse Ryan C. Smith and E. Scott Geller; 13. Actively caring for obesity Sallie Beth Johnson and E. Scott Geller; 14. Actively caring for patient-centered healthcare Dave Johnson and E. Scott Geller; 15. Actively caring for our children Angela K. Fournier, Kelli England Will, and Kate Larson; 16. Actively caring for preschoolers Jocelyn H. Newton, Katie C. Goulet, and Kyra L. Heidelberger; 17. Actively caring for young athletes Thelma S. Horn; 18. Actively caring for higher education Derek D. Reed, Bryan T. Yanagita, Amel Becirevic, Jason M. Hirst, Brent A. Kaplan, Ellie Eastes, and Taylor Hanna; 19. Actively caring for mother earth E. Scott Geller; 20. The AC4P power of pets Krista S. Geller; Epilogue: where do we go from here? E. Scott Geller.
£44.99
Cambridge University Press Buzz
Book SynopsisMost of us crave new experiences and sensations. Whether it''s our attraction to that new burger place or the latest gadget, newness tugs at us. But what about those who can''t seem to get enough? They jump out of planes, climb skyscrapers, and will eat anything (even poisonous pufferfish) Prompting others to ask ''what''s wrong'' with them. These are high sensation-seekers and they crave intense experiences, despite physical, or social risk. They don''t have a death wish, but seemingly a need for an adrenaline rush, no matter what. Buzz! describes the world of the high sensation-seeking personality in a way that we can all understand. It explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind adrenaline junkies and daredevils. This tendency, or compulsion, has a role in our culture. But where is the line between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking? The minds of these adventurers are explained page by page.Trade Review'Our team worked closely with Kenneth Carter on a science exhibition about the motivations of extreme sports athletes. He has an amazing ability to clearly communicate the psychology of sensation-seekers through personal stories that dispel myths and stereotypes. Discover your own sensation-seeking traits and come away inspired to pursue personal goals with enthusiasm and purpose!' Science North, Canada'An engaging and informative romp through the fascinating world of thrill-seekers and risk-takers. Kenneth Carter does a skilful job of weaving scientific research with real-life examples, making the topic come alive for readers.' Scott O. Lilienfeld, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor, Emory University, Atlanta'Kenneth Carter brilliantly and seamlessly weaves together neuroscientific research with an extraordinary assortment of humorous, enlightening, and jaw-dropping anecdotes. He takes us on a fascinating journey; exploring the brain chemistry, cognitions, myriad behaviors, and relationships of thrill-seekers. Fasten your seatbelts - it's an amazing ride and a terrific book!' Lisa Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute and author of Treating Self-destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors: A Clinician's Guide'Part of what makes Buzz! such an engaging read is that it brilliantly balances the extreme with the mundane, couching amazing acts of risk-taking with science that applies to all of us.' The San Francisco Book Review'With writing that is accessible and approachable, Buzz! is an enjoyable overview of distinctive psychological personality traits and characteristics and an in-depth look at the motivation for risk-taking, flow, and HSS personalities.' Curt Davidson, Journal of Experiential EducationTable of Contents1. What is sensation-seeking; 2. Born to be wild; 3. Faster, hotter, louder: the everyday life of a high sensation-seeker; 4. Lights, camera, action: sports and adventure in high sensation-seeking; 5. What about your friends: the relationships of high sensation-seekers; 6. All in a day's work; 7. The dark side of high sensation-seeking; 8. Super power or super problem; Conclusion.
£17.09
Cambridge University Press Mastering SelfControl
Book SynopsisGrounded in nearly a century of scientific research, Mastering Self Control is an academic ''how to'' in the mastery of self control. Though most of us have an acute awareness of the goals we want to achieve, we have little insight into how we respond to questions central to successful goal attainment. What is a realistic goal? Can we turn intentions to actions? Why do we need a support system? It is within this context that this volume identifies a series of actionable strategies to push readers to master self-control and consequently optimize goal progress.Trade Review'Professor Clarkson effectively bridges the gap between physiological and evidence-based behavioral solutions. The book gives realistic action items to employ every day for long-term, sustainable change. It is a must-read for anyone looking to truly understand and create the most effective holistic approach for a healthy lifestyle.' Chris Powell, Host and Trainer of ABC's 'Extreme Weight Loss''This is a thoroughly researched and engaging manual to help people reach their most valued goals. Full of both long-established and recently uncovered insights from cognitive science, athletic performance studies, and the treatment of addiction, the book offers a comprehensive guide to developing and maintaining optimal pathways to success.' Daniel C. Molden, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Social Psychology Graduate Program, Northwestern University, USATable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Fuel yourself; 2. Incentivize yourself; 3. Defining success; 4. Being realistic; 5. Intentions to actions; 6. Benchmark progress; 7. Support the self; 8. Maintain, maintain, maintain.
£27.89
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Understanding Trauma and Resilience
Book SynopsisLouise Harmsis Deputy Head of Social Work and Director of Teaching and Learning, Melbourne School of Social Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia. Her background in psychology, trauma counselling and psychotherapy have informed, and been informed by, her research interests in grief and trauma impacts on individuals and families. She has written widely in the area of trauma, and is the author of Working with people: Communication skills for reflective practice.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Disruption to the Self 3. Restoring Trust and Connection 4. Symptoms of the Body and Mind 5. Meaning and Coherence 6. Recognizing Rights 7. Systems of Resilience 8. Promoting Resilience and Recovery: An Integrative Approach 9. Implications for Practice
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Revisiting Negative Symptoms
Book SynopsisHilary Mairs is Reader and Director of Postgraduate Education in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Manchester, UK.Table of ContentsPart I: Background 1. Explanations for reduced levels of expression and activity in psychosis Part II: Engagement 2. Engaging people with reduced levels of expression and activity in positive therapeutic alliances 3. Engaging people in structured interventions to increase levels of expression and activity Part III: Assessment and formulation 4. Gathering information to develop a shared understanding (formulation) of reduced levels of expression and activity Part IV: Interventions to help people with reduced expression and activity 5. Behavioural approaches to helping people increase their activity levels 6. Cognitive strategies to help people address defeatist predictions 7. Other approaches for helping people with reduced levels of expression and activity Part V: Interventions to support families, companions and mental health teams 8. Supporting families to cope with reduced levels of expression and activity 9. Helping mental health teams understand reduced levels of expression and activity.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Critical Issues in Child and Adolescent Mental
Book SynopsisSarah Campbell is a senior lecturer and Programme Director for MSc programmes in Mental Health (CAMH and Adult) at City University London, UK. Dinah Morley is an honorary researcher at the Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry in East London, and an honorary senior lecturer at City University London, UK. Roger Catchpole, now retired, was Lead Consultant and trainer at Young Minds, the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.Trade Review'A fascinating read from a great range of writers with some serious experience behind them. Readers should find plenty of ideas to help them reflect on, or kick-start, ways of working in CAMH that might just put some much-needed change in motion.' -Angie Hart, Professor of Child, Family & Community Health, University of Brighton, UK 'This book challenges us to look critically at our own practice and will raise some very interesting discussions. I strongly recommend it not only to students on post-registration courses, but to those on pre-registration courses who have a desire to work in this area once qualified.' - Sharon Pagett, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health, University of Central Lancashire, UKTable of ContentsEditors' Introduction Chapter 1: What Evidence Works for Whom – Peter Wilson Chapter 2: Non-diagnostic practice in child and adolescent mental health – Sami Timimi Chapter 3: Neuroscience and CAMHS practice – Matthew Woolgar and Carmen Pinto Chapter 4: Early intervention with babies and their parents – Robin Balbernie Chapter 5: The view from the bridge: bringing a third position to child health – Sebastian Kraemer Chapter 6: The wider clinical and social context of ADHD – Louise Richards Chapter 7: Cultural Context and Socially Inclusive Practice – Steven Walker Chapter 8: Being Mixed Race – Dinah Morley Chapter 9: The role of schools in promoting children's mental health – Neil Humhrey Chapter 10: From Outreach to Reaching Out: a relational approach to mental health within the community – Nick Barnes Chapter 11: 'Who can I turn to?' Making healthcare more relationship-centred and not system-centred – Sarah Campbell and Jenny Cobb.
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Austin Macauley Publishers Paul Vitz Psychological Mythbuster
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John Murray Press Transcend
Book Synopsis''What a masterpiece! Maslow 2.0 - a must-read. I loved it!'' ANGELA DUCKWORTH''This is the book we''ve all been waiting for'' SUSAN CAIN''Transcend [...] shows us how we can all achieve the kind of life we aspire to'' LORI GOTTLIEB''A major advance in psychology'' AARON T. BECK''Scott Barry Kaufman is one of my favorite thinkers about the psychology of getting better and growing as a person'' RYAN HOLIDAYRealise your full potential and live your most creative life.When psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman first discovered Maslow''s unfinished theory of transcendence, he felt a deep resonance with his own work and life. In Transcend, Kaufman picks up where Maslow left off, unravelling the mysteries of his unfinished theory, and integrating them with the latest research on attachment, connection, creativity, love, purpose and other building blocks of a life well-lived.Kaufman''s new hTrade ReviewWhat a masterpiece! Maslow 2.0-a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what Maslow meant by self-transcendence. Part biography, part treatise, part how-to guide . . . I loved it! * Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology, University of Pennsylvania; CEO and founder of Character Lab; and 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Grit' *This is the book we've all been waiting for - nothing less than a breathtaking new psychology of humanity. Kaufman will show you how to live your life to the fullest, and in the service of others - all at the same time. * Susan Cain, 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Quiet' *The concept of self-actualization and the transcendent values, which include justice, beauty, meaningfulness, and wholeness, provide a blueprint for a better world. This very well-written volume not only captures Maslow's work but infuses it with the spirit of inspiration. This book is a major advance in psychology. * Aaron T. Beck, M.D., professor emeritus of psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania *As a pioneer of humanistic psychology, Maslow is frequently referenced but rarely understood. Scott Barry Kaufman is here to change that. He does a first-rate job restoring the classic pyramid based on Maslow's own revisions and updating self-actualization in light of contemporary science. * Adam Grant, 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Originals' and 'Give and Take', and host of the 'WorkLife' podcast *In this book Kaufman studies the legacy of Abraham Maslow's life's work in humanistic psychology and expands on this with his own insights and studies. The book gives us a path to self-actualization, to becoming the best person we can possibly become. In the process we discover we do this connected to others and all reality. * Sharon Salzberg, author of 'Lovingkindness' and 'Real Happiness' *Transcend is rich, deep, and brilliant, a pleasure to read. Scott Barry Kaufman is the new generation's leading voice in humanistic psychology, a modern-day Abraham Maslow. Updating Maslow's hierarchy of needs with modern psychology research, Transcend will help readers embark upon a journey to the upper reaches of their potential. * Emily Esfahani Smith, author of 'The Power of Meaning' *This splendid book is a twofer. It's a retelling of the life of Abraham Maslow woven through an insightful updating of Maslow's theory. * Martin Seligman, director, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania, and author of 'The Hope Circuit' *Transcend is a wonderful revival and update of a beloved classic psychological model, as well as a loving ode to its originator. A brilliant assemblage of our current understanding of psychological well-being. * Mark Manson, 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' *Mastery in whatever field is an important goal to aspire to, but in these times, when people are experiencing depression and emptiness at an epidemic level, transcendence is an even more critical goal. Scott Barry Kaufman manages to integrate more than seventy-five years of research on the subject to show that the only way to fully self-actualize is, paradoxically, by getting outside of one's self. This is one of the best books on human potential I've ever read. * Robert Greene, author of 'The Laws of Human Nature' *In this ambitious work, Scott Barry Kaufman not only excavates the unfinished elements of Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs, but updates and extends it with the latest science. Transcend is a compass for a life well lived. * David Epstein, 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Range' *Scott Barry Kaufman is one of my favorite thinkers about the psychology of getting better and growing as a person. * Ryan Holiday, 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Stillness Is the Key' *Both personal and universal, deep and engaging, easy to follow and mind-shifting, Transcend gives us a new understanding of Maslow's famous self-actualization model and shows us how we can all achieve the kind of life we aspire to. * Lori Gottlieb, 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone' *In an age focused on materialism and self-obsession, Kaufman boldly addresses the science of our deepest, most unanswered needs: connection, meaning, love, transcendence, and self-realization. A revolutionary book destined to become a classic. * Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., author of 'The Happiness Track', and science director, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Stanford University *Many of the substantive issues humanistic psychology fought for in the middle part of the last century are now at the very core of modern psychology, regardless of your approach or orientation. It is especially timely to revisit the work of one of the greatest humanists of all time, Abraham Maslow, and to update his insights based on the half a century of data that have accumulated since his death. Scott Barry Kaufman has done just that in this wide-ranging and delightful book. * Steven C. Hayes, codeveloper of acceptance and commitment therapy and author of 'A Liberated Mind' *In this wise, creative, surprising, and exceedingly humane book, Scott Barry Kaufman provides a hierarchy of needs for the modern world, blending the insights of humanistic psychology with the finding of cutting-edge science. * Paul Bloom, Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Psychology, Yale University, and author of 'Against Empathy' *Scott Barry Kaufman revivifies the wisdom of humanistic psychology for a new millennium. He does it with evidence and discernment, without turning the world into a nail. * Steven Pinker, professor of psychology, Harvard University, and 'New York Times'–bestselling author of 'Enlightenment Now' *Synthesizing Maslow's wisdom with modern research, Scott Barry Kaufman takes our understanding of the good life to higher planes. Maslow would have been proud! * Tal Ben-Shahar, cofounder of the Happiness Studies Academy *There are many books about happiness. There are fewer about living a good life-not a fixed state of being, but an ongoing process that encourages creativity, challenge, and meaning. Transcend is such a book: original, grounded in modern research, and thoroughly practical. * Sean Carroll, author of 'Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime' *Drawing on a vast range of source material, Kaufman has singlehandedly helped to reposition Maslow and humanistic psychology from the periphery to the center of mainstream psychological inquiry. A scientifically grounded, splendidly accessible road map for the spiritual and philosophical uplift of our field. * Kirk Schneider, Ph.D., author of 'The Spirituality of Awe' *Reading Transcend would bring a broad smile to Maslow's face and maybe even a shout of 'Someone finally gets it.' Often he spoke in our seminars at Brandeis of his frustration that so few understood his work. Scott Barry Kaufman not only shows a rare and profound understanding of Maslow's ideas but, for the first time in fifty years, expands our knowledge of Maslow's core concepts. This book is worthy of being in every thinking person's library and being read more than once. * L. Ari Kopolow, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, George Washington University; president emeritus, Suburban Maryland Psychiatric Society; and former student of Abraham Maslow *This is one of the most comprehensive books on what psychology has to say about the path to personal fulfillment. I walked away with a new, sophisticated lens for viewing the motivations behind my actions. I suspect readers will be equally enlightened. * Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D., professor of psychology, George Mason University, and author of 'The Upside of Your Dark Side' *With wisdom from many fields, and paths and principles to live, this book will enable you to rise to the greatest challenge of our times: to arrive at a new sense of ourselves that is kinder, more inclusive, and oriented to creating a better world. This is a profoundly important and timely book. * Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology, University of California, Berkeley *
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Bearing Witness to Epiphany Persons Things and
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State University of New York Press A Psychotherapy of Love Psychosynthesis in
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State University of New York Press Integral Theory in Action
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State University of New York Press The Postconventional Personality Assessing
Book SynopsisDeals with the topic of optimal adult development.
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State University of New York Press A Wild and Sacred Call
Book SynopsisAn ecopsychological, ecospiritual exploration of humankind''s relationship with the rest of nature.Our current ecological derangement is not only a biological crisis but more deeply a crisis of consciousness, culture, and relationship. The core ethical responsibility of our contemporary era, therefore, and the aspiration of this ecopsychological/ecospiritual book, is to create a mutually enhancing relationship between humankind and the rest of nature. To address the urgent concerns of global warming, mass extinction, toxic environments, and our loss of conscious contact with the natural world, psychologist Will W. Adams weaves together insights from Zen Buddhism, Christian mysticism, phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and the practice of psychotherapy. Through a transpersonal, nondual, contemplative approach, Adams explores the fundamental malady of supposed separation (or dissociation): mind over body, self over others, my tribe over others'', humans over the rest of nature. Instead of merely discussing these crucial issues in abstract terms, the book presents healing alternatives through storytelling, poetry, and theoretical inquiry. Written in an engaging, down-to-earth manner grounded in vivid descriptions of actual lived experience, A Wild and Sacred Call speaks across disciplines to students, experts, and nonspecialists alike.
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State University of New York Press A Wild and Sacred Call
Book SynopsisAn ecopsychological, ecospiritual exploration of humankind''s relationship with the rest of nature.Our current ecological derangement is not only a biological crisis but more deeply a crisis of consciousness, culture, and relationship. The core ethical responsibility of our contemporary era, therefore, and the aspiration of this ecopsychological/ecospiritual book, is to create a mutually enhancing relationship between humankind and the rest of nature. To address the urgent concerns of global warming, mass extinction, toxic environments, and our loss of conscious contact with the natural world, psychologist Will W. Adams weaves together insights from Zen Buddhism, Christian mysticism, phenomenology, psychoanalysis, and the practice of psychotherapy. Through a transpersonal, nondual, contemplative approach, Adams explores the fundamental malady of supposed separation (or dissociation): mind over body, self over others, my tribe over others'', humans over the rest of nature. Instead of merely discussing these crucial issues in abstract terms, the book presents healing alternatives through storytelling, poetry, and theoretical inquiry. Written in an engaging, down-to-earth manner grounded in vivid descriptions of actual lived experience, A Wild and Sacred Call speaks across disciplines to students, experts, and nonspecialists alike.
£23.54
Rowman & Littlefield Psychology in the Light of the East
Book SynopsisPsychology in the Light of the East presents fresh insights into integral psychology, incorporating the reason of Western psychology together with the holistic outlook of Eastern wisdom. Borden examines the philosophy, mysticism, and psychology of both East and West to convey how they reflect the evolution of consciousness. Grounded in a theoretical framework, this text includes valuable techniques for application and invites readers on a journey of self-knowledge and self-mastery, providing practitioners as well as general readers with the tools for great personal and professional development.Trade ReviewHolism, the mind-body reality of the human species, forms the heart of Borden’s Psychology in the Light of the East. This historical, yet highly personalized, introduction to integral psychology blends Western rationalist traditions with Eastern spirituality. Early chapters describe the ‘origins and development’ of psychology in the West and East, including manifestations of integral psychology—e.g., Ken Wilber's and Sri Aurobindo’s yogic expression. Borden, a psychotherapist, an international public speaker, and an adjunct professor at Antioch University Midwest, expertly highlights the remaining chapters by weaving various threads of integral psychology together. Therapist-patient vignettes illustrate each approach and serve as a handy feature for both students and licensed practitioners. The ‘Timeline of Psycho-Spiritual Belief Systems—East and West’ provides a concise overview of parallel and diverging directions over the past 2.5 million years. This text is a thorough examination and is most appropriate for those individuals interested in this form of psychology. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals. * CHOICE *Psychology in the Light of the East is recommended reading for college-level psychology students who want to integrate Eastern thinking into Western psychology traditions, and blends philosophy, psychology and spirituality in a survey of these two diverse worlds and the areas where they compliment one another. . . .[P]sychology students and practitioners receive a clear exploration of how to tailor their approach for more effective client care and responses, and will find Psychology in the Light of the East a clear road map of approaches backed by real-world sessions and history alike. This book will also be helpful for individuals seeking psycho-spiritual healing and development as it provides a deep understanding of the many paths inwards and therefore, how to endeavour toward our greater potential. Very highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *“An extremely helpful and well-written guidebook of self-discovery and growth, both personal and spiritual. Dig in. There are gems on every page!” -- Stuart Sovatsky, PhD, author of Advanced Spiritual Intimacy and Words from the Soul“A deeply insightful and powerful integration of eastern and western approaches to psychology. This is a fertile field that will yield profound possibilities for human growth and healing over the coming decades, and this book will be a leading light.” -- Brant Cortright, California Institute of Integral Studies, author of Integral Psychology and The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle“With brilliance of intellect, and with a palpable, compassionate heart, Margot Borden takes us, her readers, on a riveting journey toward the discovery of our true, essential self.” -- Rabbi Pinchas Allouche“It requires courage to study the intuitive psychology of the East with the contemporary rational mindset of the West. In this text, Margot Borden brings in conventional and postmodern approaches but integrates the transformative vision of Sri Aurobindo to present a glimpse of a greater psychology waiting to unfold.” -- Soumitra Basu, author of Integral Health: A Conscious Approach to Health and Healing
£117.90
Rowman & Littlefield Psychology in the Light of the East
Book SynopsisPsychology in the Light of the East presents fresh insights into integral psychology, incorporating the reason of Western psychology together with the holistic outlook of Eastern wisdom. Borden examines the philosophy, mysticism, and psychology of both East and West to convey how they reflect the evolution of consciousness. Grounded in a theoretical framework, this text includes valuable techniques for application and invites readers on a journey of self-knowledge and self-mastery, providing practitioners as well as general readers with the tools for great personal and professional development.Trade ReviewHolism, the mind-body reality of the human species, forms the heart of Borden’s Psychology in the Light of the East. This historical, yet highly personalized, introduction to integral psychology blends Western rationalist traditions with Eastern spirituality. Early chapters describe the ‘origins and development’ of psychology in the West and East, including manifestations of integral psychology—e.g., Ken Wilber's and Sri Aurobindo’s yogic expression. Borden, a psychotherapist, an international public speaker, and an adjunct professor at Antioch University Midwest, expertly highlights the remaining chapters by weaving various threads of integral psychology together. Therapist-patient vignettes illustrate each approach and serve as a handy feature for both students and licensed practitioners. The ‘Timeline of Psycho-Spiritual Belief Systems—East and West’ provides a concise overview of parallel and diverging directions over the past 2.5 million years. This text is a thorough examination and is most appropriate for those individuals interested in this form of psychology. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals. * CHOICE *Psychology in the Light of the East is recommended reading for college-level psychology students who want to integrate Eastern thinking into Western psychology traditions, and blends philosophy, psychology and spirituality in a survey of these two diverse worlds and the areas where they compliment one another. . . .[P]sychology students and practitioners receive a clear exploration of how to tailor their approach for more effective client care and responses, and will find Psychology in the Light of the East a clear road map of approaches backed by real-world sessions and history alike. This book will also be helpful for individuals seeking psycho-spiritual healing and development as it provides a deep understanding of the many paths inwards and therefore, how to endeavour toward our greater potential. Very highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *“An extremely helpful and well-written guidebook of self-discovery and growth, both personal and spiritual. Dig in. There are gems on every page!” -- Stuart Sovatsky, PhD, author of Advanced Spiritual Intimacy and Words from the Soul“A deeply insightful and powerful integration of eastern and western approaches to psychology. This is a fertile field that will yield profound possibilities for human growth and healing over the coming decades, and this book will be a leading light.” -- Brant Cortright, California Institute of Integral Studies, author of Integral Psychology and The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle“With brilliance of intellect, and with a palpable, compassionate heart, Margot Borden takes us, her readers, on a riveting journey toward the discovery of our true, essential self.” -- Rabbi Pinchas Allouche“It requires courage to study the intuitive psychology of the East with the contemporary rational mindset of the West. In this text, Margot Borden brings in conventional and postmodern approaches but integrates the transformative vision of Sri Aurobindo to present a glimpse of a greater psychology waiting to unfold.” -- Soumitra Basu, author of Integral Health: A Conscious Approach to Health and Healing
£52.20
Rowman & Littlefield Psychologizing
Book SynopsisPsychologizing introduces students to the study of psychology by encouraging them to approach the subject on a personal level. Classroom-tested, the psychologizing model emphasizes learning through practice. A conversational and highly engaging narrative prompts students to begin thinking like psychologists as they examine key concepts, including learning, development, personality, and emotion. Based on the practice of phenomenology, Psychologizing emphasizes meaning and context. Chapters include a discussion of influential psychologists who have adopted this attitude and, in doing so, have forever changed the way that we understand thinking and learning. By exploring how experience is always meaningful, and how meaning can only be understood within a context, students will sharpen and develop critical thinking, and reflect on how they identify and shape meaning in their own lives. This book is accompanied by ancillaries designed to enhance the experience of both instructors and studeTable of ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Methods Chapter Three: Learning Chapter Four: Thinking, Knowledge, and Intelligence Chapter Five: Biological Psychology Chapter Six: Sensation and Perception Chapter Seven: Retrospection and Prospection Chapter Eight: Development Chapter Nine: Personality Chapter Ten: Motivation Chapter Eleven: Emotion Chapter Twelve: Normal and Psychopathological Chapter Thirteen: Health Psychology Chapter Fourteen: Dreams and Dream-Analysis Chapter Fifteen: Consciousness
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Psychologizing
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Methods Chapter Three: Learning Chapter Four: Thinking, Knowledge, and Intelligence Chapter Five: Biological Psychology Chapter Six: Sensation and Perception Chapter Seven: Retrospection and Prospection Chapter Eight: Development Chapter Nine: Personality Chapter Ten: Motivation Chapter Eleven: Emotion Chapter Twelve: Normal and Psychopathological Chapter Thirteen: Health Psychology Chapter Fourteen: Dreams and Dream-Analysis Chapter Fifteen: Consciousness
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Headline Publishing Group What We Want
Book Synopsis''Thoughtful, lucid and blessedly free of therapese . . . Weber''s book is a powerful snapshot into the little bombs going off in the lives and homes of those around us'' SUNDAY TIMES''Finely crafted, profound and always generous . . . Made me feel excited to be alive'' NATASHA LUNNOur secret wants and desires are often hidden in a box. But what happens when you lift the lid? Chloe is beautiful and fiercely bright, but her thirst for alcohol and attention is insatiable.Sara resents being tied down to anything, but part of her craves stability.Elliot is secretly grieving the death of his famous lover and feels like he''s invisible.The lives and problems of psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber''s clients vary, but all are united by a common question: what do I really want?In What We Want, Charlotte Fox Weber takes us on a journey through twelve uniTrade ReviewFinely crafted, profound and always generous, What We Want is a very special book. Charlotte doesn't provide neat answers that promise to change your life - instead she invites you to see the one you are living anew, in all its shining complexity. It made me feel excited to be alive -- Natasha Lunn, author of CONVERSATIONS ON LOVEBy bringing readers behind the scenes of her intimate therapy sessions, Weber makes a powerful case for articulating desire as a path toward greater mental health and self-actualization. This hopeful book demystifies the therapeutic alliance between counsellor and patient and will surely convince even the most sceptical critic that effective counselling can truly transform lives. Most of all, this book provides a roadmap of how one might approach their own transformation by becoming willing to admit their deepest desires -- Christie Tate, author of GROUPOne of those books that will make you look at your life (and self) anew. -- iPaperIf more therapists followed Charlotte Fox Weber's directive to ask patients what they really, deeply want, rather than focusing on burdens and constraints, there might be fewer cold cases locked in that psychological storage facility * TLS *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Psychology 101
Book SynopsisA look at 101 of the key issues that underpin our understanding of modern psychology - from addiction and body language, through to self esteem and work ethics.Psychologists have always shone a torch, and often a spotlight, into many dark corners of the human mind. They study everything, from art preferences to altruism, coaching to criminality, jokes and humour to justice and honesty, as well as sex differences, schizophrenia and sociopathy.Psychology can offer clear descriptions and explanations for all sort of phenomena. More importantly, psychological research can improve lives in a multitude of ways; many applied psychologists - e.g. clinical, educational, counselling and work psychologists have the primary aim of making people more happy and better able to identify and realise their full potential.Psychology 101 offers bite-size articles of psychological science from Adrian Furnham, a seasoned psychologist with a broad range of expertise.
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