Medical counselling Books

Book SynopsisFor those who have experienced trauma, life may sometimes feel hopeless, full of feeling too much or too little, and the world can feel like a terrifying and dangerous place. This can be especially true for those hurt by people they loved, trusted, or relied on. To escape the pain, many trauma survivors disconnect from themselves and the world, including in ways that are risky or unsafe. The good news is that survivors can heal, recover from trauma, and grow. The Finding Solid Ground Program Workbook is an invaluable guide through this important, meaningful work, providing a step-by-step approach at a pace designed to feel safe. In this workbook, which can be used independently or in the context of psychotherapy, expert authors guide readers step by step along the path of healing from trauma, and offer specific exercises to practice daily that will help survivors feel safer and develop a grounded, worthy sense of self. This book includes the Information Sheets and Exercises that are the foundation for the Finding Solid Ground program; the companion book for therapists, Finding Solid Ground: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment provides the theoretical, clinical, and research rationale for the program. Therapists will find that this program breaks recovery into practical and manageable steps that can be immediately implemented. Participation in the Finding Solid Ground program in the TOP DD Network study was linked with improved ability to manage emotions in healthy ways and reduced dissociation, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and self-injury.Trade ReviewFinding Solid Ground is the most helpful book available on the treatment of clinical dissociation. Based on an extended clinical research study, this guide is highly recommended for those who seek concrete, evidence-based guidance in this area. Equally recommended is the associated workbook, which provides detailed and compassionate information and exercises for clients struggling with dissociate challenges. * John Briere, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, author, Treating risky and compulsive behavior in trauma survivors. NY: Guilford (2019). *Finding Solid Ground is an enormous contribution to the field of trauma: the first book on trauma and dissociation written by authors who are both scholars and clinicians. They build a solid ground of research evidence to support an understanding of dissociation combined with practical applications that can be easily integrated into psychotherapy or serve as a stand-alone treatment. Well done! * Janina Fisher, Ph.D, author of Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma, and The Living Legacy Flip Chart. *Finding Solid Ground, provides invaluable resources on the treatment of dissociative trauma-related disorders. The authors are educators par excellence who have used their expertise as researchers and clinicians to produce a highly readable overview of dissociation along with treatment guidelines and exercises. Their innovative TOP DD studies offer empirical support for their approach. A major contribution! * Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, Licensed Psychologist, Consultant/Trainer, Author, Co-Editor, The Treatment of Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders (2020) *Table of ContentsPreface: About the Finding Solid Ground Program Introduction Module 1. Grounding Module 2. Separating Past from Present Module 3. Additional Foundations Module 4. Getting and Feeling Safer, Part 1 Module 5. Addressing Trauma-Based Thinking Module 6. Getting and Feeling Safer, Part 2 Module 7. Improving Your Relationship with Emotions, Body Sensations, and Aspects of Self Module 8. Sticking With the Process and Building on Progress Resources

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers and mental health practitioners who are interested in implementing a cost-effective and proven suicide prevention program, with the newly developed intervention 'Coping Long Term with Active Suicide Program' (CLASP).Trade ReviewThis book provides a step-by-step guide to implementing the Coping Long-Term with Active Suicide Program (CLASP) for clinicians.I finished reading this book with a sense that I had a comprehensive understanding of this program, when to apply it, and how. * Keri A. Frantell, The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity *The CLASP: A Clinician's Guide to a Multi-Modal Intervention for Suicide Prevention is an essential resource for therapists. Driven by scientific research, the treatment model targets key factors for suicide prevention with practical, effective strategies. Beautifully written and filled with detailed examples, this outstanding manual provides crucial tools for clinical care with compassion and competence. Kathryn H. Gordon, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Author of The Suicidal Thoughts WorkbookEvidence-based treatments are sorely needed as we aim for zero suicides. Developed through rigorous research, CLASP combines frequent caring contacts with targeted therapy to offer a unique treatment option for clinicians. It can be provided through a variety of platforms and is an ideal approach for today's healthcare settings. Brian K. Ahmedani, PhD, LMSW, Senior Scientist, Henry Ford Health SystemThis guide for clinicians presents a much-needed evidence-based brief intervention to prevent suicidal behavior. The guide is well-written and easy to follow using a plain language (non-jargony) step-by-step approach to conducting CLASP. The authors are an accomplished team of clinicians with many years of experience working with suicidal patients and their vast experience is in evidence throughout the guide. Barbara Stanley, PhD, Professor of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University and Director, Suicide Prevention Training Implementation & Evaluation Center for Practice Innovations, New York State Psychiatric Institute

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Book SynopsisAS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 'Start the Week' : 'very moving - brilliant and profound'"Brilliant - a grimly humorous yet humane account of the realities of growing old in the modern age." - Henry Marsh"A remarkably likeable guide to a grisly subject ... daunting, yet ultimately life-affirming" - Independent What is a good death? How would you choose to live your last few months? How do we best care for the rising tide of very elderly? This unusual and important book is a series of reflections on death in all its forms: the science of it, the medicine, the tragedy and the comedy. Dr David Jarrett draws on family stories and case histories from his thirty years of treating the old, demented and frail to try to find his own understanding of the end. Profound, provocative, strangely funny and astonishingly compelling, it is an impassioned plea that we start talking frankly and openly about death. He writes about all the conversations that we, our parents, our children, the medical community, our government and society as a whole should be having. And it is a call to arms for us to make radical changes to our perspective on 'the seventh age of man'.-More praise for 33 Meditations on Death:"This book will stay with you." - Derren Brown"Bursting with empathy, common sense and humour." - Professor Dame Sue BlackTrade ReviewBrilliant - a grimly humorous yet humane account of the realities of growing old in the modern age. Everybody over the age of 60 should read it and ponder their probable future. * Henry Marsh *It is striking how the candour of our public discourse fails when we get on to the subject of death, a significant and puzzling failure for it is the fate we all share. David Jarrett's 33 Meditations, the fruit of forty years of professional experience with people at the end of their lives, is not only timely and important, but hugely enjoyable. One of the most memorable books I've read recently. * The Revd Richard Coles *A remarkably likeable guide to a grisly subject ... daunting, yet ultimately life-affirming * Independent *Death doesn’t only touch the dying. This wonderfully enlightening book by a doctor who cares for the dying is a plea for all of us to consider now what a good death should look like and what we’d want for ourselves. Bursting with empathy, common sense and humour, would that we could all be so fortunate as to have the author at our bedside when the time comes. * Professor Dame Sue Black, author of All That Remains *Compelling reflections on the dignity of human life, and the emotional inevitability of its end. -- Professor Stephen Westaby

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Book SynopsisA guide for clinicians (both beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to maximize their effectiveness with any client, written by two respected and innovative experts in the field.Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the client’s hoped-for future instead of their ongoing problems. Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer are the founders of The Solution Focused Universe and are two of the most respected and innovative experts in their field. Together, they have developed the Diamond model—a framework of SFBT skills and tools designed to guide a clinician through each session of therapy—which is one of the biggest innovations in the field of solution focused brief therapy.This is a practical guide for any clinician (beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of conducting an SFBT session. Among the topics discussed:How to presuppose the best in your clientHow to trust your client’s capabilityThe stance clinicians should adopt to be effective solution focused practitionersThe art of asking meaningful questionsThe importance of autonomyThis book also includes tools to help practitioners implement this approach, including a complete SFBT session with editorial comments that illustrate the thinking that goes into constructing a session, as well as 101 solution focused questions that practitioners can use.Connie and Froerer see their Diamond model as life-changing for all parties involved. They write, “This work is transformative not only for clients but also for you. When you view your clients as capable and strong, it changes you—and how you do your job. Your perceptions directly impact your actions.”

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Book SynopsisWhat is happening emotionally when we grieve for a loved one? Is there a ârightâ way to grieve? What effect does grief have on how we see ourselves?The Psychology of Grief is a humane and intelligent account that highlights the wide range of responses we have to losing a loved one and explores how psychologists have sought to explain this experience. From Freudâs pioneering psychoanalysis to discredited ideas that we must pass through âstagesâ of grief, the book examines the social and cultural norms that frame or limit our understanding of the grieving process, as well as looking at the language we use to describe it.Everyone, at some point in their lives, experiences bereavement and The Psychology of Grief will help readers understand both their own and othersâ feelings of grief that accompany it.Table of ContentsCh 1 Loss, Bereavement and Grief: What do they mean?Ch 2 The experience and nature of grief: What is it like? Ch 3 Trying to explain grief: What is it for?Ch 4 Grief as a socio-cultural phenomenon: How should we grieve?Ch 5 Grief and our relationship to the deceased: Who has died?Ch 6 When does grief become abnormal?Ch 7 The positive side of grief: Can it have beneficial outcomes?

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Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?Understand Counselling will give you a clear understanding of the main counselling theories and help you develop vital counselling skills. It will introduce you to the three main branches of counselling - psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy - and familiarize you with the key features of each one. Whether you are interested in training as a counsellor, are considering counselling yourself or simply want to become a better communicator, this book will give you confidence and understanding.Understand Counselling includes:Part one: The fundamentalsChapter 1: The counselling roleChapter 2: The counsellor''s roleChapter 3: Skills used in counsellingChapter 4: The benefits of acquiring counselling skillsChapter 5: Enjoying the explorationPart two - A deeper understanding - training to a professional levelTable of Contents : introduction : Chapter 1 - the counselling role : Chapter 2 - the counsellor’s role : Chapter 3 - skills used in counselling : Chapter 4 - the benefits of acquiring counselling skills : Chapter 5 - practice makes you competent : Chapter 6 - enjoying the exploration : Chapter 7 - course components : Chapter 8 - the three major approaches : Chapter 9 - demystifying the jargon : Chapter 10 - dealing with anger : Chapter 11 - underlying issues : Chapter 12 - cultural issues : glossary : taking it further : index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword - Dr. Pamela Hays Introduction and Overview of Topic Chapter 1: Guideline 1 - Exploring Your Own Cultural Identity, Beliefs and Biases Before Providing Therapy Chapter 2: Guideline 2 - Practicing Cultural Humility as a Continuous Process Chapter 3: Guideline 3 - Balancing Culturally-Informed and Individualized Assessment of the Presenting Problem Chapter 4: Guideline 4 - Engaging in Self-Education about Specific Cultural Norms Using a Variety of Sources Chapter 5: Guideline 5 - Addressing Stigma and Other Cultural Barriers to Psychological Treatment Chapter 6: Guideline 6 - Exploring the Impact of Discrimination and Microaggressions on Therapy Chapter 7: Guideline 7 - Identifying and Incorporating Cultural Strengths and Resources into Treatment Chapter 8: Utilizing the Guidelines to Enhance Relapse Prevention and Maintenance of Treatment Gains Chapter 9: Considerations for the Supervisory Relationship with Diverse Trainees and their Diverse Clients Chapter 10: Final Thoughts Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisFull of evidence-based, easy to understand information about CHD, Healing Hearts and Minds offers strategies for learning to thrive despite living with this condition, but most importantly it will offer hope and connection. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed birth abnormality in the US. With great advances in surgery and medicine, however, survival rates have improved by 75% since the 1940s. Welcome news, of course, as only a few decades ago these birth defects were considered a death sentence, but as with any chronic condition, survival does not mean the issue is cured. With better medical care, babies born today with CHD have a good chance of surviving, but throughout their entire lives they can face surgeries, invasive treatments, lifelong monitoring, frequent medical check-ups, and significant limitations on physical activity, in addition to poor public awareness which can have an impact on social inclusion and understanding. Much attention has rightly beTrade Reviewgives much needed attention to the emotional experience of living with CHD, providing every reader with compassion, tools, resources, and hope. * Karla Deal, Adult Congenital Heart Association *Tracy Livecchi and Liza Morton share a story of courage and hope for those who are living with a congenital heart condition. The authors through their own experiences give voice to the CHC community. They relate their own heroic experiences as they sought an understanding of how their diagnosis influenced their ability to live a full life. We learn from their pioneering journey of self-exploration that, even with limited information from the medical community, they sought to understand their feelings and even metabolic resources. The story is optimistic as we learn that with appropriate medical care and a supportive community, individuals with CHC can live full lives, successfully have families, and navigate being a successful professional. * Professor Stephen Porges, Distinguished University Scientist, Indiana University and Founding Director, Traumatic Stress Research Consortium, Kinsey Institute *This is the book for which we've all been waiting. With warmth, respect, and compassion from two highly regarded authors with lived experiences as well as professional training and expertise, Morton and Livecchi offer an incredible how-to guide for adults everywhere coping with congenital heart conditions. I highly recommend this book for everyone in the congenital heart community-patients, families, and health care professionals. * Dr. Adrienne Kovacs, Clinical and Health Psychologist, Equilibria Psychological Health, Toronto, Canada *Tracy Livecchi and Dr. Liza Morton have harnessed their individualized training and experiences both as mental health professionals as well as adults living with congenital heart conditions (CHCs) to create a first-of-its-kind, easily readable, focused, informative, and entertaining primer and guide to awareness of, and release from, the global suffering that commonly occurs in the setting of a lifelong medical condition. We are grateful to Liza and Tracy for their wisdom in calling this out loud, filling a void for the benefit of our patients, their families, and for our colleagues. * Founding Director Boston Adult Congenital Heart (BACH) and Pulmonary Hypertension Program, Laurence J. Sloss, MD Chair in Cardiology, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Dorothy Pearson, Vice President Global Alliance of Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts, and Former Senior Physician's Assistant, Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center (BACH) *This carefully written and touching book takes a novel approach to CHCs. Written for a lay perspective, underpinned by psychotherapy expertise, the reader is guided through their own journey to explore emotional and mental health. The positive effects of storytelling on mental health are recognized and this approach is excellently weaved throughout the book using the authors' own stories and those of other adults with CHC, families and professionals. Whilst aimed predominantly at supporting those living with CHC and their families/friends, it provides insight and recommendations that all CHC healthcare professionals should be encouraged to read. I loved reading it and will be referring to it again and again. * Dr. Kerry Gaskin, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Worcester and Chairperson of the Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (CCNA), United Kingdom *Written with kindness and a sense of community this book offers gentle encouragement for people living with CHCs validating their experience in a world, and body, which may have presented many challenges. The background details how medical advances have increased survival for people with CHC. The authors explain, with great care, the personal and societal challenges of life as 'pioneering patients'. Their expert knowledge is evident, in their lived experience and psychological expertise. They explain the psychological impacts and evidence based coping mechanisms. Diversity of experience is thoughtfully weaved throughout. This book will be an important resource for people living with CHC, their families or anyone working in the healthcare system wanting to take a more psychologically informed approach to care. * Kylie Barclay, Health Policy Professional, United Kingdom *A beautifully crafted journey through stories of adversity, medical procedures and cardiac events framed by stories of love, perseverance and hope. The authors draw on their lived experience of living well with a congenital heart condition and mental health training to discuss the psychological impact of growing up with a lifelong condition. It has important insights and evidence-based strategies for people living with a CHC and those who support them. As we become more aware of the need for psychologically informed care and how a child's experiences of medical care shape life, this book is a must read for those interested in a more trauma informed approach. 'Healing Hearts and Minds' is a wonderful achievement * Professor Lucy Bray, Professor of Child Health Literacy, Edge Hill University and lead ISupport Collaboration *Informative and thought-provoking. 'Patient voice' and 'lived experience' are buzzwords we often hear, yet this can be a tick-box exercise. This book gently but firmly challenges the simple notion people are 'fixed' when they leave hospital. This is not to deny the incredible developments in medical science rather, it's an acknowledgment that we need to support the whole person lifelong. Liza and Tracy have given voice to their experiences and, in doing so, will help to give voice to many others. Their writing offers a priceless combination of truly lived experience and professional expertise, representing a textbook for us all. For those affected by CHCs, clinicians and policymakers committed to providing truly holistic care. * Dr. James Cant, CEO, Resuscitation Council, United Kingdom *Liza and Tracy have produced a toolkit for people living with a CHC, their loved ones and health professionals. Their insights gained through lived experience and professional roles have allowed them to develop a book with a unique perspective. As a healthcare professional this helped me consider how I can better support and meet the needs of people with a CHC, taking a truly holistic approach to their care. Thanks to the authors for their dedication in providing the first toolkit to support the mental health of others with a CHC, for showing them a path already traveled and how to navigate it. I encourage HCPs involved in the care of people with CHC to read this book to support their development. * Maggie Simpson, ACHD Specialist Nurse, Chair British Adult Congenital Cardiac Nursing Association (BCCNA) & Scottish Heart Failure Nurse Forum (SHFNF) *This book is a unique contribution to the world of congenital heart conditions (CHC)-serving both patients and families as well as the clinical care team. Tracy Livecchi and Dr. Liza Morton take the reader on a journey to explore psychological challenges, hopes, and disappointments into the new "normalcy" of CHC patients. The book is motivating, inspiring, and helpful. For congenital heart condition patients and providers this book is a must. * Dr. Dan G. Halpern, MD, Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program, Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health *As an adult patient with a congenital heart condition (CHC), I have read many books on the topic. This book, however, provided insights and help beyond so many of the others because both of the authors have CHCs and have personally faced the same challenges that I have. I knew they 'got me.' The unique combination of being patients and healthcare professionals provides the authenticity, credibility, and help that simply cannot be achieved in any other way. What I found most beneficial (and healing) about this book is that the authors recognize the differences between adults who were born in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and today—and that these differences can be addressed. The authors' insights and desire (and ability) to help clearly come from the heart. Thank you! * Rick Puder, CHC lived experience and advocate, United States *This book is a wonderful resource that is greatly needed in the CHC patient and family community. I know it would have helped me at a time in my adult life when I had one medical crisis on top of another. At that time, I reached out for therapy but could not find a therapist who 'got' me. I felt so alone and unheard. * Paula Miller, Senior Education Manager, ACHD (Adult Congenital Heart Association), United States *Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a physical condition where the heart has developed abnormalities prior to birth. The amazing success in survival is due to the medical advances in making corrections or adjustments to the physical condition. Particularly in adults, while there are physical symptoms, the effect on their lives tends to be much greater from psychological symptoms. These psychological symptoms are very dependent on the individual, what their lives consist of, and how they can cope with them. The future advances in how to live as full and meaningful life as possible, will be the management of coping well and this book fills a significant gap by offering extensive support, strategies, and techniques to this end. * Michael Cumper, President of Somerville Heart Foundation, United Kingdom / CHC Lived Experience *A psychologically illuminating book focused on congenital heart conditions, life-extending recent advances in medicine and surgery, and the associated health and psychological experiences faced by many. The authors write with an uplifting and inspiring sense of courage, optimism, love, and sensitivity, sharing a rich treasure trove of professional psychological knowledge and lived experience. A wonderful, much needed specialist psychology resource to support health and well-being for the congenital heart family around the world. * Dr. Anne-Marie Doyle BSc MSc MA DClinPy Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Adult Congenital Heart Service, Royal Brompton Hospital, London *A book full of compassion and hard-won insight, wisdom, and practical strategies for healing, I sincerely hope this book becomes the classic it deserves to be. While it may focus on CHC, there are many other planets of chronic disease that could readily be brought into its orbits of enlightened understanding and gifts of tender self-care. * Brian Dolan OBE, FFNMRCSI, FRSA, RMN, RGN, Founder of #endpjparalysis global movement, Director, Health Service 360, Honorary Professor of Leadership in Healthcare, University of Salford *I guess it took two women who were born with CHCs and who went into the mental health field for us to finally get a book discussing issues affecting CHC families in a gestalt manner. Now we can move beyond mere survival to having all members of the CHC community living our best lives. This book addresses these issues and gives coping strategies that are helpful not only for the patients but also for the family members. Thank you for validating the feelings I've been having for over two decades! I loved the quotes from members of the CHC community and the case studies. It made the book more digestible and relatable. * Anna Jaworski, Owner and founder, Baby Hearts Press, Host, Heart to Heart with Anna, CEO of Hearts Unite The Globe, Parent of a son with CHC *Tracy Livecchi and Dr Morton have created an essential road map to guide congenital heart survivors as they negotiate the life-long challenges of their condition. Compassionate, and wise, it offers the kind of advice that is deeply informed by their own CHD journey, as well as by their many years caring for the mental health needs of their community. Most impressive is their focus on wellness, which they argue can be achieved even in the face of severe health challenges. The authors offer concrete steps that every patient can take to embrace their lives with their own unique heart. * Amy Verstappen, President, Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts, CHC lived experience *The complexities of mental health issues among patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are unlike any other. Tracy and Liza are not only well-respected therapists in our community, but as CHD patients, they have thoughtfully conveyed our challenges first-hand. This comprehensive resource for patients, their loved ones, and medical providers is a very informative read! * Lena Morsch, Founder of Zipper Sisters: Women with Congenital Heart Disease, CHC Lived Experience, United States *Table of ContentsForeword Preface: Our Hope and Mission Chapter 1: A Brief Medical History Chapter 2: The Possible Impact of Having a Congenital Heart Condition Chapter 3: Understanding the Body's Alarm System, Anxiety and Trauma Chapter 4: Weathering the Storm; Low Mood, Shame and Anger Chapter 5: Self-care & Stress Management Toolkit Chapter 6: Managing Uncomfortable Feelings Chapter 7: Managing Unhelpful Thoughts and Behaviors Chapter 8: Maintaining Important Relationships Chapter 9: Coping with Medical Procedures, Events and Symptoms Chapter 10: Taking the Wheel Chapter 11: The Gifts of CHCs Chapter 12: Supporting People with a CHC Afterword Useful Organizations and Resources

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Book SynopsisWhat do we actually mean by attachment'? How do different caregiving styles impact attachment in children? How do early caregiving experiences impact later development? The Psychology of Attachment is an essential introduction to attachment, offering an accessible explanation of the theory, unpicking common misunderstandings, and providing a balanced overview of key research findings.Topics covered include the following: The development of attachment during the first few years of life The impact of different caregiving behaviours on children's attachment relationships The influence of attachment relationships on children's behaviour and development The development of attachment relationships from infancy to adulthood Attachment in romantic relationships and religion Attachment-based interventions This unique book introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about the role of relationships, caregivinTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Ethological-Evolutionary Attachment TheoryChapter 2: The Normative Tenets of Attachment TheoryChapter 3: Individual Differences in Infant Attachment PatternsChapter 4: Disorganised Attachment and Attachment Beyond the Early YearsChapter 5: The Adult Attachment Interview and Attachment in AdolescenceChapter 6: Experiences in Close Relationships: Romantic Attachment and ReligionChapter 7: Current Concerns in Attachment ResearchConclusionAppendix: Key concepts

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Book SynopsisCounselling Skills in Applied Sport Psychology is a new text that provides a how to' in basic counselling skills for sport psychology students and practitioners. The book supports scholarship in applied sport psychology at the upper undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially for those training to become sport psychology practitioners. Presented in ten chapters and an extensive appendix (of forms and letters) to cater to the ranging needs of students, the book addresses basic counselling skills, their place in applied sport psychology, and personal development. The core of the book lies in exploring counselling models and how to counsel client-athletes through beginnings, middles, and endings. It delves more deeply into personal and professional development, especially understanding therapeutic modalities, supervision, and self-care. Providing a unique focus of basic counselling skills in applied sport psychology, concentrating on the professional relationship beTable of Contents1. Exploring counselling skills in applied sport psychology2. Understanding Your Self3. Understanding People from a Psychological Perspective4. The Therapeutic Relationship and Working Contexts5. A Model for Counselling Skills6. Beginnings7. Middles8. Endings9. Working in Practice: Ethics, Challenges, and Referral10. Taking Care of YourselfReferencesAppendix

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Book SynopsisDrawing on examples from clinical practice, this book presents evidenceâbased psychological principles in an applied context to support effective practice in the helping professions.This book takes a narrative approach, presenting a collection of individual cases to complement the traditionally theoryâheavy education and training of mental health professionals. It demonstrates easy to learn, practical skills found invaluable in supporting and treating a broad range of clients, from preâverbal children to the elderly. The case examples are designed to encourage and motivate a more comprehensive understanding of general psychological terms, which is further supported by callouts, reflection prompts, and extension exercises. Rich with examples from the authorsâ many years of clinical psychology practice and graduate teaching, this book is written for students and practitioners alike.

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Book SynopsisFollow-up volume to the best-selling, critically acclaimed "Person-Centred Psychopathology", "Person-Centred Practice: Case Studies in Positive Psychology" takes forward the work of the previous volume by rooting the theory of that volume in the practice of internationally renowned practitioners and scholars. The book demonstrates that person-centred theory has real depth in its ability to address the distress of challenging client groups.Case studies show how mature practitioners engage with a range of issues in psychopathology: eating disorders, post-natal and maternal distress, childhood sexual abuse, long-term depression and its existential components, issues of spirituality, psychotic functioning and loss of psychological contact. There is a focus on the first-person voice of three clients and reflections on training by a clinical psychologist. Two case studies look at the political and social aspects of therapy. There is an analysis of a previously unpublished interview with Gina by Carl Rogers, a paper on models for understanding hallucinations, and a chapter on assessment instruments which are congruent with person-centred practice.This book builds bridges between counselling theory and practice, as well as between person-centred therapy and the new and important discipline of positive psychology.Trade ReviewThe chapters in this volume are brief and yet permeated with relevant research, articulate arguments, and personal accounts (where appropriate) which I found to be very much in keeping with the abandonment of any power-focused adoption of a detached 'expert stance'. The book constitutes a sound and varied addition to existing person-centred literature. Eoin O'Shea, Counselling Psychologist, senior researcher with the National Suicide Research Foundation, IrelandTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONS 1. Case Studies and Positive Psychology. Richard Worsley & Stephen Joseph 2. Coming Full-circle: Adopting and relinquishing the expert stance as a clinical psychologist. Alex Payne FIRST-PERSON VOICES 3. A Person-Centred Response to Eating Disorders: a personal experience. Matthew Campling 4. From Both Sides: The experience of therapy. Gillian Proctor & Ann Regan 5. Surviving Social Disadvantage: A testimony to courage. Tracey Sanders & June O'Brien THEMES AND PERSPECTIVES 6. Loss, Love and Maternal Distress. Elaine Catterall 7. The Barney-bag: A tacit variable in the therapeutic relationship. Jerold D. Bozarth & Ann Glauser 8. Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse: Dissociative processing. Jan Hawkins 9. Diagnosis, Stuckness and Encounter: Existential meaning in long-term depression. Richard Worsley. 10. Derailment of a Spiritual Quest: The case of Hans Sievez. Martin van Kalmthout 11. The Art of Psychological Contact: The psychotherapy of a mentally retarded psychotic client. Barbara Krietemeyer & Garry Prouty 12. The Falling Man: Pre-Therapy applied to somatic hallucinating. Dion van Werde. 13. Luke's Process: A positive view of schizophrenic thought disorder. Margaret S. Warner. ON FURTHER REFLECTION 14. 'I want to make sure that I'm understanding you': The impact of the non-directive attitude in Carl Rogers' demonstration interview with Gina. Brian E. Levitt 15. The Hallucination as the Unconscious Self. Garry Prouty 16. In Place of the Medical Model: Person-centred alternatives to the medicalisation of distress. Pete Sanders 17. Outcome Measurement in Person-Centred Practice. Thomas G. Patterson & Stephen Joseph. IN CONCLUSION 18. Person-Centred Practice and Positive Psychology: Crossing the bridges between disciplines. Stephen Joseph & Richard Worsley.

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Book SynopsisPreventing Harmful Behaviour in Online Communities explores the ethics and logistics of censoring problematic communications online that might encourage a person to engage in harmful behaviour.Table of ContentsSection 1: Contagions and Clusters 1.1 Untangling Dangerous, Infectious Behaviour 1.2 Clusters and Contagious Behaviour in Non-Suicidal Harmful Activities 1.3 Echoing Self-Harmful Contagions from Fiction Section 2: Harmful Ideas Online 2.1 An Overview of Echoing Self-Harmful Behaviours and the Internet 2.2 Further Behavioural Observations in Pro-Ana Communities Section 3: Exploring Censorship 3.1 The Ethics and Logistics of Censorship to Address Echoing Self-Harmful Behaviour 3.2 Censorship Alternatives

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Book SynopsisNeuropsychotherapy is intended to inspire further development and continual empirical updating of consistency theory. It is essential for psychotherapists, psychotherapy researchers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and mental-health professionals.Profoundly important and innovative, this volumeprovides necessary know-how for professionals as it connects the findings of modern neuroscience to the insights of psychotherapy. Throughout the book, a new picture unfolds of the empirical grounds of effective psychotherapeutic work. Author Klaus Grawe articulates a comprehensive model of psychological functioning-consistency theory-and bridges the gap between the neurosciences and the understanding of psychological disorders and their treatment.Neuropsychotherapy illustrates that psychotherapy can be even more effective when it is grounded in a neuroscientific approach. Cutting across disciplines that are characteristically disparate, the book identifies the neural foundations of various disorders, suggests specific psychotherapeutic conclusions, and makes neuroscientific knowledge more accessible to psychotherapists. The book's discussion of consistency theory reveals the model is firmly connected to other psychological theoretical approaches, from control theory to cognitive-behavioral models to basic need theories.Table of ContentsContents: Series Foreword. Foreword. Preface. Preface for the English Translation. Part I:Introduction. The Insights Gained in the Neurosciences Are Relevant for Each of Us. Brain, Psychotherapy, and Psychopharmacology. Neuroscience and Psychotherapy. What Is Meant by the Term Neuropsychotherapy? How Might Neuropsychotherapy Look in Concrete Clinical Practice? Structure of the Book. Part II:What Psychotherapists Should Know About the Brain. The Brain: The Epitome of Complexity. What Exactly Happens During the Transmission of Activation Potentials Between Neurons? The Biochemical Processes Transpiring at the Synapses and Within Neurons. Implications for Psychotherapy. Is it Reductionist to Relate Mental Processes to Their Neural Basis? Neural Activity Transpires in Patterns of Activation and Inhibition. How Do Neural Activation Patterns Originate? The Neural Constitution of Perceptual Units. Neural Circuits. Anxiety. Conclusions for Psychotherapy. Intentional Action. Consciousness From a Neural Perspective. Acts of Will From a Neural Perspective. Explicit and Implicit Mental Processes. Conclusions for Psychotherapy. Covariation of Neural and Mental Activity. Neural Plasticity. Conclusions for Psychotherapy. Part III:Neural Correlates of Mental Disorders. What Can Be Said Today About the Neural Correlates of Mental Disorders? Neural Correlates of Depression. Neural Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Neural Correlates of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Neural Correlates of Panic Disorder. Neural Correlates of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. What Psychotherapeutic Conclusions Can Be Drawn From the Neuroscientific Research on Mental Disorders? Part IV:Need-Fulfillment and Mental Health. Basic Human Needs. Consistency Regulation as a Basic Principle of Mental Functioning. Basic Needs, Consistency Regulation, Motivational Schemas, and Incongruence. The Attachment Need. The Need for Orientation and Control. The Need for Self-Esteem. Enhancement and Self-Esteem Protection. The Need for Pleasure Maximization and Distress Avoidance. Consistency and Consistency Regulation. The Development of Mental Disorders From a Lifetime Developmental Perspective. Part V:Implications for Psychotherapy. Mental Disorders Result From Unsuccessful Inconsistency Regulation. Psychotherapy Works Via Consistency Improvement. The Most Important Options for Enhancing Consistency Via Psychotherapy. Consistency Improvements Via Changes in Neural Structures? Implications for an Effectiveness-Optimized Psychotherapy. Neural Mechanisms of Therapeutic Changes. Guidelines for Therapy Practice. Part VI:Summary and Future Prospects.

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Book SynopsisEmbodied Social Justice introduces an embodied approach to working with oppression. Grounded in current research, the book integrates key findings from education, psychology, sociology, and somatic studies while addressing critical gaps in how these fields have addressed pervasive patterns of social injustice. At the heart of the book, a series of embodied narratives bring to life everyday experiences of oppression through evocative descriptions of how power implicitly shapes body image, interpersonal space, eye contact, gestures, and the use of touch. This second edition includes two new body stories from research participants living and working in the global South. Supplemental guidelines for practice, updated references, and new community resources have also been added. Designed for social workers, counselors, educators, and other human service professionals working with members of disenfranchised and marginalized communities, Embodied SociTrade Review"Johnson’s scholarship on embodied social justice has been leading the field for over a decade. Their cycle of embodied critical learning has become the cornerstone for social justice education in somatic psychology. The revised edition updates their integrative approach to social justice through compelling personal disclosure combined with case examples and practice models to help practitioners everywhere. This second edition is so very timely and is an essential read for somatic practitioners and mental health professionals alike." Chris Walling, Former President, United States Association of Body Psychotherapy"Ground-breaking and indispensable for critical and feminist theory, this book provides important new ways of thinking about how bodies are shaped, influenced, and colonized within unequal societies. In a time of growing social inequality, the author offers real insights into how we might resist the social, political, and cultural changes that are lived through our bodies." Sherry Shapiro, Professor Emerita of Dance Education, Meredith College, USA "Oppression spares no body. The injustices we craft our lives within are both systemic and intimate, taking root in the flesh. Rather than pit the political against the body, Embodied Social Justice reveals their interpenetration, opening up mindful awareness of the life of the political within our very tissues and movements." Mary Watkins, Professor Emerita of Community, Liberation, Indigenous and Ecopsychologies, Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA"A much needed, well-written, and profoundly useful book that will help change the course of somatics and social justice work. Through research and first-hand stories, the author shows us the effects of oppression on all bodies, then follows up with practical, powerful, and progressive practices that can bring us back home to ourselves." Christine Caldwell, Professor Emerita of Somatic Counseling Psychology, Naropa University, USATable of Contents1. Introduction Section I: Body Stories 2. Embodied Inquiry 3. Crissy’s Body Story 4. Alex’s Body Story 5. Pat’s Body Story 6. Bani’s Body Story 7. Natalie’s Body Story 8. Zaylie’s Body Story 9. Rae’s Body Story 10. Learning from the Body Stories Section II: Oppression and Embodiment 11. (Un)learning Oppression 12. Learning Through the Body Section III: Grasping and Transforming the Embodied Experience of Oppression 13. The Cycle of Embodied Critical Learning and Transformation 14. Implications and Applications 15. Community Resources

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Book SynopsisThis book tells the author's story of her ten-year journey of recovery and identity transformation from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Dr. Dee is a survivor who regained the ability to articulate what many TBI survivors cannot, and this powerful account, provided in real-time, portrays the many seemingly unrelatable symptoms of brain injury and subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Dee portrays how events pushed her beyond her limits and resulted in life-altering learning experiences, revealing a process of first figuring out how to live, then making meaning of her struggle.When half-way through her PhD program, Dr. Dee was crashed into by a car travelling at 65 miles per hour. She suffered a TBI. She lost her ability to read and write. She had a severe speech impediment and significantly impaired memory. Her journey of recovery, described in the book as her trek, spans four significant periods. The road begins with the loss of most of herself. Diagnosis aTrade Review“The most striking aspect of Dee’s recovery has been how far she has come from the days when she struggled to hold a two-minute NPR news clip in her memory to now completing her doctoral degree. Her singular will and determination have driven her recovery and reset our equations for what is possible after traumatic brain injury.”– R. Richard Sanders, M.S.CCC, M.T.S. Senior Speech Language Pathology Clinical Specialist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown MA.Table of ContentsIntroduction Planting the Seed: Where the Rubber Meets the Road 1. Setting the Context Trek One: Budding Through Non-Ideal Conditions: Off-Road: Years 1 and 2 Post-TBI: Changes in Self-Perception: Loss of My Old Self 2. Potholes: Diagnosis and Evolving symptoms 3. Stepping Stones: Speech Language Therapy 4. Lost in the Alleyway: Impact of Awareness 5. The Broken Path: Hallmarks of Communication Trek Two: Rising Through Mud and Adversity: The Rocky Road: Years 3 and 4 Post-TBI: Changes in Interpersonal Relationships: Re-Identification 6. Not a Throughway: Intellect, Emotionality, Control of Behavior 7 Lost Trailways: Relationships and Loss of Identity 8 Finding a Footpath: Rehabilitation and My Life Coach 9 Unearthing Stepping Stones: Learning to Read and Write 10 Road to Recovery: Beginning of Self-Discovery 11. Road to Recovery: Beginning of Re-Identification 12. Taking a Toll Road: Concurrent Mental Health Issues 13. Speed Bumps: Co-Morbidity with TBI and PTSD 14. Ruts in the Road: Reckoning with Anger 15. Breakdown Lane: Impatient Rehabilitation Trek Three: Petals Opening One by One: Changing Lanes: Years 5 and 6 Post-TBI: Changes in Philosophy of Life: Acceptance of My New Life 16. At the Cross Roads: Spiritual Crisis 17. Staying the Course: Transcending My Story 18. In the Right Lane: Moving Forward Trek Four: Ultimately Blossoming in the Sun: Paving a Way: Years 7 and Beyond Post-TBI: Toward New Growth: Hope 19. Opening Passageways: Insight, Value and Growth 20. Trail Blazing onto a Steady Path: Blossoming into Disability Culture

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Book SynopsisGetting Started as a Therapist provides students and new therapists with a bridge between education and practice. Written for a transtheoretical audience, the book explores questions and struggles common to students and new therapist supervisees. Readers can find pointed guidance in 52 chapters, spanning five categories. Categories include: Establishing better therapeutic relationships. What to avoid saying to patients. Increasing diagnostic accuracy, understanding why diagnosis is not a dirty word, and how it is critical to a good outcome. Specialized topics like how to more effectively talk about self-injury and learning to use metaphors.  Professional development such as making the most of supervision and how to limit liability. The succinct chapters come alive with real-life examples and are often followed by suggestions for further reading and worksheets that help readers to refine their practice.

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Book SynopsisCharlotte Harkness is Deputy Course Leader for the professional doctorate at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC), UK. She is vice-chair of the Society of Psychotherapy and vice-chair of the organising committee for the first World Congress for Existential Therapy.Trade ReviewReconnecting to nature is one of the most fundamental things we can do for ourselves. This book shows that it is also one of the most healing, one of the most self-revealing and perhaps one of the most transformative and spiritual things we can do in our lives. In a world of constant change and uncertainty, immersion in nature provides us with new and clearer ways of seeing and being. * Professor Emmy van Deurzen, Existential Academy, London *For too long we have, incorrectly, assumed nature to be a ‘thing’ separate to us. The Nature of Existence helps us reconsider this. Like a dawn walk through the savannah, it is a visceral experience as much as an intellectual one, offering us clarity, about the world and our place in it. * Professor Martin Milton, Regents University, London *Table of ContentsContext of the Human Nature Relationship The Importance of Place The Rhythms of Existence The Natural Body The Nature of Healing Who Am I? A Spiritual Existence Natural Integration

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Book SynopsisResearch shows that intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is the most common form of sexual assault. Professional focus is often on the victim, but more information is needed about the perpetrators in order to have a fuller understanding of this crime. The very nature of IPSV sexual assault within a relationship means that professionals who work with victims must understand the dynamics of perpetrators as well.This new book will distill the knowledge that exists about perpetrators of IPSV. It includes chapters by authors who have worked directly with IPSV perpetrators and covers important subjects such as addressing IPSV in batterer groups, police management strategies, the danger of IPSV to children, the different types of violence perpetrators use, and prevention approaches for young people. There is also still a widely held view that rapists are strangers in alleyways. This book is intended to educate professionals about who is a perpetrator, as well as to highlight thTrade Review'Perpetrators of IPSV is an important and valuable contribution to our understanding of this widespread, yet understudied, form of violence. Noted scholars, practitioners and survivors offer new research as well as extensive intervention and prevention recommendations. This volume will prove most useful for all of us working to end sexual violence.' - Kersti Yllo, Wheaton College, U.S.A 'The subjects of this comprehensive, well-researched, and disturbing collection are the men who have sexually assaulted a partner and the effects on the women and children who are victimized by them. The book is long overdue, much needed, and path-breaking.' - Evan Stark, Rutgers University, U.S.A'McOrmond-Plummer, Easteal and Levy-Peck have made a critical contribution to the field of violence against women with this multi-disciplinary book that addresses a highly understudied phenomena. For far too long there has been a dearth of information about men who sexually abuse their intimate partners. This important book assembles leading experts from a variety of disciplines to address this void in an important way. For those who are working in the community with perpetrators, those working with women who have been victimized by their partners and others committed to ending violence against women, this book is essential reading.This book contributes in an important way to furthering our understanding of IPSV as 'real rape' with very real consequences for society and most importantly, the lives of women who are victimized by their partners.' - Raquel Bergen, Saint Joseph's University, U.S.ATable of ContentsList of contributorsForeword - Evan StarkAcknowledgementsPart 1: Moving the Focus to Perpetrators and their Impact Introduction: Why a Focus on Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence is Essential – Louise McOrmond-Plummer, Patricia Easteal AM, and Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck Talking to Killers: What Can They Tell Us About Sexual Assault as a Risk Factor for Homicide? – David Adams Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Sexual Violence – Kathryn Ford Part 2: Who Are the Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence? The Mindset of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators: Motivations and Myths – Patricia Easteal AM and Louise McOrmond-Plummer Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators and Entitlement – Debra Parkinson Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence: Characteristics & Motivations – Joseph A. Camilleri and Melissa M. Miele What Type of Men Sexually Assault Their Partners, and Why Do Women Love Them? Beyond Stereotyping – Louise McOrmond-Plummer Part 3: Perpetrators’ Strategies for Control What Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Looks Like: Coercive Methods of Perpetrators – Louise McOrmond-Plummer "But He Didn’t Hit Me" – Living with a Non-Physical-Battering Sexual Abuser – Lindsey Mason Lucky to Be Alive: A Battering Partner Rapist – Louise McOrmond-Plummer Perpetrators and Reproductive Coercion – Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck Part 4: How Perpetrators are Condoned: The Social Context of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence The Role of Male Peer Support in Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators’ Offending – Walter S. DeKeseredy The Role of Adult Pornography in Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators’ Offending – Walter S. DeKeseredy and Rus Ervin Funk The Court’s Response to Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators – Anna Carline and Patricia Easteal AM Intimate Partner Sexual Violence and Family Law – Angela Lynch, Janet Loughman, and "Eleanor," with commentary by Thomas P. Alongi When Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Intersects with Faith Traditions and Practices – Marie M. Fortune Part 5: Community Prevention and Intervention with Perpetrators Addressing and Combatting Intimate Partner Sexual Violence – Rus Ervin Funk and Lundy Bancroft Intimate Partner Sexual Violence and Perpetrator Programs: Project Mirabal Research Findings – Nicole Westmarland and Liz Kelly Law Enforcement Response to Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators – Mike Davis Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Prevention with Young People – Kat Monusky and Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck Preventing Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment with Young People: A One-Year Follow-up on the Shifting Boundaries Intervention – Bruce G. Taylor, Elizabeth A. Mumford, Weiwei Liu, and Nan D. Stein Conclusion: A Fresh Approach to Prevention, Identification, and Accountability of Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Perpetrators – Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, Patricia Easteal AM, and Louise McOrmond-Plummer Index

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Book SynopsisBy presenting a holistic and integrated health and wellbeing approach to personalised care through wellness coaching, this handbook provides theory, insights, best practice, case studies and CPD activities in order to deepen practitioners' knowledge and experience.Integrative wellness is about working in collaboration and is a partnership between the professional and the patient with the latter understanding that they can take as much control as is possible for their own health and wellbeing. This book helps form this collaboration by exploring the co-creation of personalised care plans, effective coaching skills and cognitive-behavioural interventions including motivational coaching for patient activation, as well as flexible ways to provide wellness coaching.Exploring how the mind-body connection can improve the patient's journey, Integrative Wellness Coaching is an invaluable guide for any healthcare practitioner who wants to embrace their patients' lifestyle choices and mindsets towards their own health.Trade ReviewThis book is an indispensable guide for all practitioners. I would have loved to have had this when I was starting off, and I believe that Laurel Alexander has done the most outstanding job at bringing together some of the most important elements within integrative and complementary wellbeing coaching. Here at The Complementary Medical Association we shall be recommending this book to all of our members wholeheartedly. -- Jayney Goddard MSc FCMA FRSM, President, The Complementary Medical AssociationLife being so busy for us all we tend to work with a solution based system when we fall ill in any way. This book written by the brilliant and innovative Laurel Alexander demonstrates a preventative approach to wellness which can be woven into our more traditional ways. An excellent read. -- Ray Freeman BA(Hons) PGCE FNCIP, Director of Operations of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists, www.the-ncip.orgThe publication of Integrative Wellness Coaching could not be timelier.As humankind is balancing working from home, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the onslaught of an economic crisis, the cornucopia of research findings, professional soundbites, examples of integrated interventions, and suggested CPD reflections contained within this book could not be more topical and a welcome addition to any practitioner's resources.Laurel's conversational approach enables the reader to take on board complex ideas supported by simplistic explanations and is accompanied by tried and tested strategies. Covering numerous coaching approaches which take an holistic approach to working with clients, this handbook is a gem for either the novice or more experienced Coach.It gives real life examples of coaching interventions in practice, highlighting how individual plans are tailored to meet the client where they are at. Not only does the book contain sound advice on number of topics, one chapter deals specifically with delivering remotely, including the technology that is currently available, and focusing on how to build and maintain rapport which is key when using this medium when engaging with clients.Key insights and guidance around managing one's own presence, transference, and awareness, along with hints and tips on creating a sustainable business model ensure that this is a resource that will be called upon again and again. I cannot recommend it highly enough! -- Jeannette Marshall, Director of Accreditation at Association for Coaching, International Speaker and TrainerAgainst the backdrop of the impact of the pandemic, this is a timely and wise book, challenging the reader to look beyond outdated models of coaching and instead, to embrace an integrated and reflective approach to their work. What Laurel doesn't know about Wellness Coaching isn't worth knowing. -- Su Orosa, Wellbeing Coach and CounsellorTable of Contents1. Reshaping of the Wellness Industry. 2. The Integrated Wellness Approach. 3. Sectors for Wellness Coaching. 4. Integrated Coaching Skills. 5. Cognitive-Behavioural Coaching. 6. Motivational Coaching. 7. Building Client Resilience. 8. Mindbody Connection. 9. Nature-Wisdom and Integrated Wellness Coaching. 10. Holistic Coaching Interventions. 11. Co-Creating Integrated Wellness Plans. 12. Delivering Remote and Group Wellness Coaching. 13. The Integrated Wellness Coach and Reflective Practice. References. Further Readng.

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Book SynopsisAt a time when COVID-19 has gripped our world, forcing us to frantically search for the best ways to survive and thrive, Dr Vishakha Shivdasani shares her 6-point plan to help us accomplish just that. Using the same principles of healing that have helped thousands of her patients reverse chronic lifestyle diseases, Dr Shivdasani (popularly known as DoctorVee) has developed a new protocol that will show us how to expedite recovery from COVID-19, reduce the chances of post-COVID complications and recover from them. This protocol also works on new COVID strains that are emerging. Offering practical strategies that are easy to implement, Covid and Post-Covid Recovery is an essential read.

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Book SynopsisOffering a much-needed update of Rogerian theory and practice, and based on insights from cultural studies and ecopsychology, this book breaks new ground by questioning the relevance of certain ways of thinking about counselling and psychotherapy not least in the current planetary emergency.In response to the growing need for therapists to address increasing anxieties about the climate crisis, Bernie Neville and Keith Tudor address the issue in terms that help therapists reflect on their practice. Based on the authorsâ previous publications and incorporating new material, this book presents and explores ideas that have been largely neglected in person-centred literature. It re-visions person-centred psychology (PCP) from what has become predominantly its application to individuals to a broader perspective on and about life and the living world. Further, it takes a philosophical and cultural perspective to re-present and re-vision PCP as a 'we' psychology, an eco-psychology, aTrade Review"The whakataukī/proverb "Ka titiro ki muri, ka haere ki mua – I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past" instills in us the importance of remembering who we are. Carl Rogers’ original ideas have always been foundational to Keith’s discussion of person-centred psychology (PCP) throughout his career, and he has led the invitation to reimagine PCP with the hope of creating new pathways for practitioners. This book provides another disruption to our familiar and comfortable notions of PCP, and extends our considerations to include cosmological landscapes."Shirley Rivers (Ngāi Takoto, Ngāpuhi, Waikato), Head of Mission, Methodist Mission Northern, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand."What a treat to have this book as a legacy to Bernie Neville's lived presence in this world: a fitting tribute to his life as an embodied being, sharing his unique contribution to our 'we-ness' and experiences of understanding and healing our relationships ecotherapeutically. Neville's co-author Keith Tudor has done a fabulous job of honouring their interweaving theories and ideas and bringing this book to fruition: a generous gift to our world. They provide a depth of understanding, an academic rigour and the radical hopefulness we need to understand our pain and anxiety and to find healing, active and growthful ways forward. Accompanied by the soundtrack of Archie Roach, poems, images and voices of colleagues and Neville's daughter, Alisoun, this book sets us free to imagine and re-vision what is possible.The book reflects my meetings with Bernie over the years at international gatherings: the embodied excitement of sharing life-changing ideas; the incredible depth of processing and reflection; the challenges of facing and accepting hopelessness and despair and the down to earth, every day practicalities of living as humans; and delighting in each other's company and the fact of being alive. This book has a lot to say about daring to live a meaningful life."Suzanne Keys, Person-centred practitioner and environmentalist, UK."This is a deeply moving book on multiple levels. Firstly, there is a profound sense of care and deep respect from Keith and associated secondary authors as they strive to articulate the final published words of Bernie. It is deeply moving in the way this is managed, knowing from the start that this book represents the culmination of Bernie’s lifetime of academic work, yet he was unable to see the project through to its end. Secondly, the book "moves deeply" through its subject matter. We are entering an age of growing awareness of the enormity of the challenge to our very existence from our "planetary emergency". This book offers not just a theoretical framework to grapple with our place in this, but also fosters a deep "hope", informed and grounded in Rogers’ person-centred approach. As such, this book will be of profound relevance to contemporary person-centred academics, students and practitioners, and indeed all of humanity, as like it or not we are all in this together."Dr Brian Rodgers, Senior Lecturer, Te Kura Tauwhiro Tangata | School of Counselling, Human Services & Social Work, Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand."This is an amazing book. It encompasses and connects us with somatic, psychological, anthropological, and interpersonal phenomena in the whole of nature. Specifically addressing the field of psychotherapy and therapists, the authors gently and firmly invite us to think about who and what we are, essentially. The book offers us a guide to discovering and confirming the universal relating principle(s) in universe, including ourselves, who are never the centre of this planet."Izumi Kadomoto, Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Taisho University, Japan."In this time of ecological crises, too much in our psychotherapeutic traditions appears feeble, unsuited to the problems of our age, or, worse, complicit in those very problems. In Eco-centred Therapy: Revisioning Person-Centred Psychology for a Living World, Bernie Neville and Keith Tudor dive deep into Carl Rogers’ thought and emerge with something novel and urgently needed: a vision of a psychotherapy for both person and planet. This book looks to the past, yet it is about our future."Dr Rhys Price-Robertson, gestalt therapist, researcher, and educator, Australia.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Ground 1. Taking Rogers seriously 2. The mind of things 3. We is: The ground of being 4. Person-centred psychology and therapy, ecopsychology and ecotherapy Part 2: Conditions 5. We cannot imagine without the other: Contact and difference in therapeutic relating 6. Crying for the loss of nature: Incongruence and alienation 7. Being anxiously congruent, and congruently anxious 8. Accepting hopelessness as a hopeful process 9. Five kinds and four modes of empathy 10. Experiencing and perceiving Part 3: Freedom – with Responsibility 1. Setting therapy free 12. Setting therapists free 13. Setting Bernie free: A eulogy

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Book SynopsisFor most people, grief is an inevitable part of life and if you're a wellness practitioner, then the likelihood is that you will at some point work with a bereaved client. This may initially seem like a heavy responsibility and so this guide aims to help you feel prepared and confident in how you support your client. It will explain how loss and grief can place tremendous strain on the body and how it may manifest physically, mentally, and spiritually, whilst equipping you with the tools and resources you need to support your grieving client.Vanessa May draws from over 16 years' worth of experience as a registered nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach, and trauma-informed holistic grief coach. As a result, she is able to cover nutritional medicine support whilst also educating readers on grief models and theories versus the actual reality of grief through her own experiences of traumatic loss and various case studies.This is an invaluable book for all types of wellness practitioners and therapists who would like to understand how to approach and make space for their clients' bereavement.Trade ReviewVanessa's courageous survival of devastating personal bereavement combines with extensive professional experience to make this a deeply insightful guide into working sensitively and confidently with clients affected by trauma and the complexity of loss or unprocessed grief. I believe this is the essential 'go to' handbook for every therapist, wellness coach or health professional. This is now required reading for our wellbeing coaching students. -- Elaine Wilkins, founder of Chrysalis Effect Health and author of The Trauma Informed Wellbeing Coaching Accreditation for Health Professionals.I would highly recommend Vanessa May's book to any nutritional therapist, or indeed any health professional, to give them an understanding of the devastating impact that grief can have on an individual's health. If you are working with a client who is stricken with grief, unless their emotional needs are heard and supported, you may well find that they don't respond to your advice as you might hope or expect and that their grief dramatically hinders any improvements in their health, mental and physical, despite your best efforts. This book gives invaluable advice and insight on how to work sympathetically with grieving clients in order to support their individual health needs, both mental and physical. -- Kate Alexander, BANT Registered Nutritionist, BANT Membership ManagerGrief is messy and there's a lot of it about. Grief can contribute to chronic disease - even kill, yet most practitioners are unaware of its consequences. Vanessa May ably details the key nutritional support for grieving clients, while providing an excellent blueprint for understanding grief's impact on the gut and nervous system. A well-written, "easy" read, despite its subject, and a vital missing link in practitioner education. -- Simon Martin, editor of IHCAN magazineTable of ContentsContentsIntroductionChapter 1Types of griefChapter 2The skills you most needChapter 3Physical manifestations of grief Chapter 4Mental health, trauma and PTSDChapter 5Mind, body and spiritChapter 6Case studiesChapter 7PlatitudesChapter 8Grief models and theories versus the reality of griefChapter 9Nutritional medicine supportChapter 10Recommendations for your grieving clientAfterwordReferencesAppendixAbout the authorAcknowledgements

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Sexuality is an important area of clients' lives yet it is often neglected, both in the consulting room and in training.  This book examines issues of sexuality in a positive and affirming light and considers how sexuality-related issues can be introduced into therapy and training. Sex and sexuality are important to consider in psychotherapy, psychology, counselling and health provision across a variety of contexts and are relevant to clinicians and therapists working in health and mental health settings as well as in specialist services such as sexual and reproductive health and HIV. Sex, Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice opens with a general discussion of sex and sexuality before considering how the therapists can think and talk about sexuality in practical and self-reflective ways in different circumstances. Each chapter in the book focuses on a specific topic with areas covered including: sexual diversity across the lifespan healt

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Trade ReviewThis is truly a remarkable book - it simultaneously brings together the best we know of the science of palliative care with the essence and best of compassionate care. * Jimmie C. Holland, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre *For all health professionals who find themselves struggling to help patients face the complex process of dying, this book is both a detailed roadmap and an extraordinary guide that dispels the myth that 'there is nothing else they can do.' Most importantly, the book sets a high standard for creating an environment that enables patients' exploration of personhood and suffering and enhances their dignity in the final days of their lives. * Kathleen M. Foley, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre *[This book] gives us all clear guidance to help our patients and their families to make meaning of their lives in a consistent and standardized manner. Because it will help us to better help our patients and their families, his work is a gift to palliative care clinicians everywhere. * Diane E. Meier, Director, Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute and Mount Sinai School of Medicine *Dignity Therapy is a rich blend of a deep understanding of the existential concerns of the seriously ill and dying, and an incredibly practical resource for clinicians. * Betty Ferrell, City of Hope Medical Centre *This is not your usual medical text - it is written with profound sensitivity, humanity, and wisdom that is both inspiring and practical. * Nathan I. Cherny, Shaare Zedek Medical Centre, Israel *In this elegant book, Harvey Chochinov shows how the interrelatedness of one human being with another affects an individual's intrinsic sense of dignity, and he examines the implications of this on the care environment. Every palliative care service will find this book enriching and will look with refreshed eyes on the work of providing care to others. * Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff, Cardiff University, and Member, House of Lords, UK *[It] offers unique insight into the process of psychological dying and the opportunity for growth. I recommend it to anyone who is working in the helping professions and has the unique opportunity to be present as individuals create their own last chapter. * J. Donald Schumacher, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization *This book is valuable to clinicians from all settings and fields, those involved in medical and nursing education, and those undertaking research to improve patient and family experience and care. * Irene J. Higginson, King's College, London *Dr. Chochinov's Dignity Therapy provides a practical way to implement one of the essential elements of any healthcare system and any relationship between a clinician or caregiver and patient who is seriously ill honouring the dignity of each and every individual. His book provides practical, evidence-based, yet sacred, interventions that allow for healing in the midst of suffering. * Christina M. Puchalski, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences *Whether you are a professional who, like me, works in palliative care or in another setting, I recommend Chochinov's book as one to put on your reading list for the coming year. sDignity Therapy is an engaging read distinguished by its depth of insight and vibrant perspective. sDignity Therapy: Final Words for Final Days is a comprehensive, well-written, and engaging book, which provides a clear background and implementation guide for Dignity Therapy. It would probably be most useful for palliative care and hospice providers and for those of us in palliative care who are in a position to either implement or advocate for the implementation of a Dignity Therapy program. * Mercedes Pacheco, Journal of Palliative Medicine *What I like about it particularly is that it presents a subtle and powerful argument against euthanasia without in any way being overtly religious. * Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald d *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Dignity and the End of Life ; Why Study Dignity? ; Dignity and Empirical Research ; The Model of Dignity in the Terminally Ill ; Illness-Related Concerns ; - Level of Independence ; - Symptom Distress ; Dignity-Conserving Repertoire ; - Dignity-Conserving Perspectives ; - Dignity-Conserving Practices ; Social Dignity Inventory ; - Privacy Boundaries ; - Social Support ; - Care Tenor ; - Burden to Others ; - Aftermath Concerns ; References ; Chapter 2: Moving Dignity into Care ; How the Dignity Model Informs Dignity Therapy ; - Form ; - Tone ; - Content ; Dignity Therapy Revealed ; The First Clinical Trial is Published ; What about Families? ; Gold Standard Evidence ; Time to Move On ; References ; Chapter 3: Introducing Dignity Therapy to Patients and Families ; Patient Selection for Dignity Therapy ; Who Should Not Take Part in Dignity Therapy? ; Chapter 4: Doing Dignity Therapy ; Setting up the Dignity Therapy Session ; The Role of the Dignity Therapist ; References ; Chapter 5: The Generativity Document ; The Rationale for Editing Dignity Therapy Transcripts ; Transcribing the Audio-Recorded Interview ; Editing the Verbatim Transcript ; - Cleaning Up the Transcript ; - Clarifying the Transcript ; - Finding a Suitable Ending ; - The Patient Has the Final Say ; Chapter 6. From Start to Finish ; Chapter 7. Moving Forward

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Book SynopsisKnowledge of the genetic basis of human diseases is growing rapidly, with important implications for pre-conceptional, prenatal, and predictive testing. While new genetic testing offers better insight into the causes of and susceptibility for heritable diseases, not all inherited diseases that can be predicted on the basis of genetic information can be treated or cured. Should we test everyone who wants to know his or her genetic status, even when there are no possibilities for treatment? What is the role of the right-not-to-know? Do we test children for adult onset disorders because the parents just have to know or do we respect the children''s right to choose when they are older? Do we allow commercial companies to offer genetic tests directly to consumers without the proper oversight regarding what the test results will mean? By using a creative approach that focuses on a single extended family as a case example to illustrate each chapter''s key point, the authors elucidate ethical issues arising in the genetics clinic and laboratory surrounding many timely issues, including: prenatal and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis assisted reproductive technologies incidental findings in genetic testing gene patenting testing children for adult onset disorders direct to consumer testing Ethical Dilemmas in Genetic Counseling: Principles through Case Scenarios is essential reading for anyone interested in the ethical issues surfacing in common genetics practice. Written exclusively by genetic counselors, it makes a significant contribution to the field of ethics in genetics and thus will appeal not only to genetic counselors but to physicians, nurses, and all those concerned with bioethics and social science.Trade ReviewThis collection of essays is sure to be a welcome addition to the library of anyone interested in genetics and genetics counselling. * Lauren L Baker, BA (Saint Louis University), Doody's Notes *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Clinical Ethics - Rebecca R. Anderson ; Chapter 2: The (micro) Array of Options for Preconceptional and Prenatal Testing - Daragh Conrad and Christy ; Stanley ; Chapter 3: The "ART" of Assisted Reproductive Technologies - Sonja Eubanks Higgins ; Chapter 4: Testing Children for Adult Onset Conditions - Dawn Allain ; Chapter 5: These are Not the Genes You're Looking For: Incidental Findings Identified as a Result of Genetic Testing - Curtis Coughlin II ; Chapter 6: Is That a Threat or a Promise? Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Genetic Testing - Laura Hercher ; Chapter 7: Genetics and Patent Law - Rebecca R. Anderson ; Chapter 8: Ethical Issues in Genetic and Genomic Research - Dawn Allain and Kelly Ormond

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Book SynopsisGerrilyn Smith is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist.Table of ContentsPART I: THE GATEWAY TO PRACTICE Diagnostic Labels Across the Life Span Resiliencies Across the life Span PART I: THE FIELD OF PRACTICE Engagement and Creating a Safe Context Stories We Tell Ourselves Working Systemically with PTSD Symptoms PART III: THE PRACTICE NEIGHBOURHOOD Working with Family, Friends & Community Supervision References.

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Book SynopsisMAXINE ROSENFIELDhas over twenty years experience working as a counsellor, supervisor and coach. Having worked extensively with helplines, she is a Past President of Helplines Australia and THA UK. Her previous published work includes Counselling by Telephone, and contributions to Technology in Counselling and Psychotherapy.Trade Review'In the field of telephone counselling, which is much more extensive, complex and sophisticated than many realise, Maxine Rosenfield is the supreme authority and this is the essential guide.'- Colin Feltham, Emeritus Professor of Critical Counselling Studies, Sheffield Hallam University 'Going beyond theories and a generous sharing of her own extensive experience, Telephone Counselling by Maxine Rosenfield is a valuable resource not only for those wanting to provide telephone counselling, but also for Helpline workers. this book will challenge many counsellors' thinking and improve access to counselling for people who are geographically isolated.'- Brenda Clasquin, President of Cancer Counselling Professionals, Australia 'Maxine Rosenfield's writing is informal, accessible yet highly informative. This helpful text takes a personal approach with clear links to the author's experiences in this expanding area.'- Kirsten Amis, Lecturer in Counselling and Manager of Counselling Service, Anniesland College, Glasgow 'I have known Maxine as a colleague and a friend for almost 10 years. Maxine is a competent, insightful and more importantly, caring professional who has a great understanding of how to connect with her clients in a productive, meaningful way. Maxine has sound knowledge and understanding of how the telephone and media can assist with the process of connection with her clients in a therapeutic context'.- Bill Campos, President of Helplines Australia, Australia 'This book is much more than understanding how counselling can be incorporated to the telephone and internet media. Maxine also highlights the differences in therapeutic relationships between client and professional and how the telephone and media can be utilised in a number of different ways. Furthermore she highlights how there are differences in how the telephone and media are used in a counselling context depending on the client's needs'.- Bill Campos, President of Helplines Australia, Australia 'a very useful book that fills gaps and will be welcomed by a wide range of practitioners in the talking therapies. Moreover this book is truly international and provides practical expertise with more than the usual US or Eurocentric perspective.'- Jeannie Wright, Director of Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Warwick, UKTable of ContentsEssential Telephone Skills Overview of Telephone Counselling Establishing a Telephone Counselling Practice Contracting: the finer details Starting the first session and the Task of Assessment The Dynamics of Counselling by Phone:The First session continued On-going sessions with the clients Counselling across Media and in Groups Telephone groups: An Extended Case Study Counselling Supervision and Coaching: Using Phone or Skype Concluding Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisAdvanced Skills and Interventions in Therapeutic Counseling is written for advanced students and professionals. It provides the reader with an understanding of the personality and reviews fundamentals of the counselling process, such as the set up of the counselling room, attending behaviour, and advanced active listening skills. It gives the reader a means to assess clients so the direction of therapy is clear, and it provides illustrations for each general direction of the therapeutic process. Unlike the DSM-R where clients are diagnosed into categories, the counselling assessment procedure provided in this book assesses each client issue into a category. Client problems are presented as falling into two main divisions, internal dissent and situational concerns, and into a number of subdivisions. A flowchart is provided to assist counsellors to determine the best direction for therapy for each issue. Then clearly illustrated counselling interventions are presented to demonstrate the various directions therapy may take. Among the therapeutic interventions that are covered and illustrated are depression, sexual abuse, relationship issues, obsessive compulsive behaviour, anger, trauma, crisis intervention, grief and loss, and suicidal ideation. There is a cause for every unwanted emotion or reaction. This book is about understanding these causes and facilitating change.Trade Review"As a practising clinician I was thrilled to read this book. It is refreshing to find a guide for therapy that starts at the very foundations of any therapy - with ethical guidelines, and listening skills - then logically and sequentially builds on these, through a detailed explanation of the model, to its applications. Throughout, he gives clear step-by-step guidelines, with a multitude of clinical examples; at every step emphasizing the key tenets of this approach - respect, acceptance, negotiation, integration." Barb Wood, Psychologist, Family therapist, hypnotherapist "Advanced Skills and Interventions in Therapeutic Counseling is the most refreshing text of its kind to appear in many years. Dr. Emmerson thoroughly reviews the fundamentals of the counseling process while bringing to light key new approaches overlooked in other sources. The writing style is clear, concise, and stimulating." Professor Arreed Franz Barabasz, EdD, PhD, ABPP, Editor, International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis "Here is a book that counsellors and therapists of any modality will gravitate to. I am impressed with the basics let alone the Advanced Counselling Skills and Techniques. Dr Emmerson's highly ethical and respectful approach is conveyed throughout the text. The theory and the examples contain all that is needed for the practitioner to model in order to assist a client to determine the cause of their problem and to deal with the issue causing the problem. His suggestion of borrowing 'energy' from a negative part and giving that energy to a part that needs it is nothing short of brilliant." Lyn Macintosh, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Fellow Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists"

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Book SynopsisThis forward-thinking volume outlines several approaches to therapeutic treatment for individuals who have experienced complex childhood and adult trauma, providing a novel framework for helping patients with a number of challenging symptoms, with clinical hypothesis testing and solid therapeutic relationships as a vital foundation. Responding to the intense disagreement and competition among clinicians championing their own approaches, the book identifies the strengths and limitations of multiple therapeutic approaches, addressing the need for qualified clinicians to be versed in multiple theories and techniques in order to alleviate suffering in their clients. Among the topics discussed: How to choose specific therapeutic methods and when to shift techniques The neurobiology of trauma and management of fear Cultural and ethnic considerations in trauma treatment Addressing avoidance and creating a safe therapeutic environment Management of dissociation, substance abuse, and anger Treating Complex Trauma: Combined Theories and Methods serves as a practical guide for clinicians looking to expand their knowledge of approaches for treating complex trauma. It aims to provide clinicians with options for different therapeutic methods, along with the necessary context for them to select the most effective approach in their treatments."For the first time in the professional literature we are finally afforded a clear, cogent, and detailed explication of complex trauma and the multifaceted parameters of treatment. Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg provides perspicacious insight and clinical wisdom only a seasoned career therapist can yield. Offering sophisticated and nuanced distinctions between complex trauma and PTSD, she shows how treatment is necessarily contextual and tailored to the unique clinical and personality dynamics of the sufferer that is thoroughly client specific within the therapeutic dyad. She dispenses with simplistic and supercilious attitudes that embarrassingly boast a uniform or manualized treatment to trauma, instead carefully taking into consideration polysymptomatic, neurobiological, and socialcultural differences that inform the interpersonal, emotional, and safety milieu from the beginning of treatment to stabilization, the working-through process, and then onto successful recovery. This is a must-read book for those in training and senior clinicians alike." --Jon Mills, PsyD, PhD, ABPP, Faculty, Postgraduate Programs in Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, Adelphi University, NY; author of Treating Attachment Pathology"Dr. Greenberg has written an invaluable book on treating complex trauma. She delves into multiple approaches, assessing what techniques the client can tolerate at a given therapeutic stage. She covers how to maintain consistency and connection through a flexible approach and avoid pitfalls. This is a must read for clinicians wishing to treat clients with complex PTSD." --Louann Brizendine, MD, Clinical Professor UCSF; author of The Female BrainTrade Review“The merits of this book are many, the most important being to make a serious and pervasive disorder such as complex trauma more understandable and therefore more treatable, providing clinicians with a wide framework of concepts and therapeutic tools, and a sustained example of how to build one’s own personal toolbox for these often difficult, long and challenging psychotherapies.” (Monica Luci, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, May 28, 2021)Table of ContentsChapter One The Need for Utilizing Multiple Approaches for Complex PTSD: No Theory Has It All Introduction: Complex Clients Need Multiple Approaches What is Trauma and Who Gets to Define It? Difficulties in the Study of Complex Trauma PTSD vs. cPTSD: Important Distinctions Therapeutic Efficacy and the Therapeutic Alliance Multiple Treatments, Equal Efficacy Commonalities Among All Approaches The Therapy Relationship and Clinical Hypothesis Testing Negotiating the Beginning of Therapy Conclusion References Chapter Two: How Trauma Stokes Fear: Considerations in Beginning of Therapy The Neurobiology of Trauma Evidence for Intergenerational Trauma Effects Fear: Known, Unknown, and Acted Out Clinical Hypothesis Testing and Introducing the Concept of Fear The Unhelpful Link between cPTSD and Personality Disorders How Trauma Can Lead to Incorrect Diagnoses Assessing Character Style Managing Fear in the Beginning of Therapy Conclusion Initial Goals in the Beginning of Therapy for People with cPTSD References Chapter Three: Nurturing the Therapeutic Alliance: Mentalizing and Emotional Safety Characteristics of Therapists Who Have Good Outcomes -The Effective Therapist Has Sophisticated Interpersonal Skills -The Effective Therapist Has an Ability to Explain A Client’s Distress and Takes the Client’s Unique Experience into Account - The Effective Therapist Is Persuasive About Treatment Ideas And Monitors Progress in An Authentic Way - The Effective Therapist Can Deal with Difficult Material While Communicating Hope and Optimism - The Effective Therapist Is Keenly Aware of Their Own Psychology - The Effective Therapist Stays Aware of Relevant Research and Strives to Continually Improve Trust and the Mentalizing Therapist Normalizing and Managing Shame Creating Safety Though Respecting Avoidance How Much Should We Encourage the Processing of Memories? Conclusion Interventions for Mentalizing and Maintaining Emotional Safety References Chapter Four: The Therapeutic Alliance and Maintaining Physical Safety Trauma, Suicidal Ideation and Deaths of Despair The Alarming Epidemic of Suicide Avoidance and Therapist Feelings About Suicidal Clients Risk Factors for Suicide The Trauma of a Suicidal Crisis Clinical Management of Suicidality Crisis Response Plans Conclusion Interventions for Managing Suicidality References Chapter Five: Dissociation: Controversies and Clinical Strategies Normal vs. Trauma Related Dissociation Assessing Excessive Dissociation Controversies Regarding Dissociation: TM vs. SCM A Combined Model of Dissociation? Dissociation of Trauma in the Mental Health Field Treating Dissociative Disorders Conclusion Interventions for Working with Dissociative Clients References Chapter Six: The Need to Numb: Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Management Substance Use Problems: Evolving Social Perceptions and Reality The Increase in Problematic Substance Use Links Between Trauma and Substance Use Combined Vulnerability: Psychological and Biological Models Assessing Substance Use Treatment Approaches for cPTSD and Substance Use Treatment Approaches Specifically for Substance Use Conclusion Interventions for Helping People with Excessive Substance Use References Chapter Seven: When Trauma is in the Body: Managing Physical Concerns Effects of Trauma on the Body Links Between Childhood Adversity and Physical Illness Proposed Mechanisms Explaining the Trauma Illness Connection Relationships and the Buffer Against Illness Research on the Decrease of Physical Symptoms in Therapy Treating People Who are Somatically Focused Conclusion Interventions for Helping People who Are Physically Focused References Chapter Eight: When Fight Impulses Dominate: Managing Anger Anger and Clinical Avoidance Links Between Aggression and Trauma Anger as a Result of Feeling Over-Responsible Mind, Body and Brain: The Neuropsychology of Anger Anger And Problems Regarding Ideas of Transference When the Therapist is the Focus of Anger Treating Anger and Aggression Conclusion Interventions for Treating Angry and Aggressive Clients References Chapter Nine: Sociocultural Consideration in Trauma Treatment Culture and the Culture of Avoidance: Thinking about Differences Between Therapist and Client Trauma, Microaggressions and Race and Class Trauma, Microaggressions and LGBT Persons Stereotypes and Stereotype Threats Talking about Differences Conclusion References Chapter Ten: Vicarious Trauma and Self Care for the Trauma Therapist Compassion Fatigue and the Impact of Vicarious Trauma Too Much Empathy? The Risk of Burnout and Potential Consequences Therapist Vulnerabilities Countertransference and the Importance of Therapist’s Emotions Over-Responsibility and the Trappings of the Super Therapist Therapist Self-Care Conclusion Self-Care Interventions References

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Book SynopsisThis open access book sets out the stress-system model for functional somatic symptoms in children and adolescents. The book begins by exploring the initial encounter between the paediatrician, child, and family, moves through the assessment process, including the formulation and the treatment contract, and then describes the various forms of treatment that are designed to settle the child’s dysregulated stress system. This approach both provides a new understanding of how such symptoms emerge – typically, through a history of recurrent or chronic stress, either physical or psychological – and points the way to effective assessment, management, and treatment that put the child (and family) back on the road to health and well-being.Table of Contents1. A Brief Introduction.- Part I: Children with Functional Somatic Symptoms: The Clinical Encounter.- 2. Going to See the Paediatrician.- 3. The Family Assessment Interview: The Narrative, Formulation, and Discussion of Treatment Options.- Part II: Mind, Body, and the Science of Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 4. The Stress-System Model for Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 5. The Circadian Clock and Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 6. The Autonomic Nervous System and Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 7. The Skeletomotor System in Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 8. The HPA Axis and Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 9. The Immune-Inflammatory System and Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 10. The Role of the Gut in the Neurobiology of Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 11. The Brain Stress Systems I: The Implicit Level of Brain Operations.- 12. The Brain Stress Systems II: The Mind Level of Brain Operations.- Part III: The Treatment of Functional Somatic Symptoms.- 13. Principles of Assessment and Treatment.- 14. Treatment Interventions I: Working with the Body.- 15. Treatment Interventions II: Working with the Mind.- 16. Treatment Interventions III: Working with the Family and Implementing Behavioural Interventions.- 17. Conclusion.- Main Index.- Index of Vignettes by Name, with Principal Problems.- Index of Concepts, Problems, and Processes, with Relevant Vignettes by Name.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth account of how racism operates in the mind, this book links vivid clinical observation with theory and research to present an original model of the psychology of racism. Covering key issues, from internal and institutional racism to the Stephen Lawrence case, the book illuminates key issues for practitioners from all approaches.Trade Review'This book is well written and a welcome addition to the literature on 'race' and racism.' - The British Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: INTERNAL RACISM A Clinical Study of a Racist Attack Theoretical Considerations An Established Racist Organization Analysing Racism in a Group PART II: THE PSYCHOANALYTICAL CONTEXT Frantz Fanon: The Black Problem Psychoanalysis and Racism: Anti-Semitism White-Black Racism PART III: APPLICATION Institutional Racism Concluding Remarks.

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Book SynopsisIn an era of globalization characterized by widespread migration and cultural contacts, psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals face a unique challenge: how does one practice successfully when working with clients from so many different backgrounds? Gielen, Draguns, and Fish argue that an understanding of the general principles of multicultural counseling is of great importance to all practitioners. The lack of this knowledge can have several negative consequences during therapy, including differences in expectations between counselor and client, misdiagnosis of the client's concerns, missed non-verbal cues, and the client feeling that she has been misunderstood. This volume focuses on the general nature of cultural influences in counseling rather than on counseling specific ethnic groups. Counseling practices from all over the world, not just those of Western society, are explored. Bringing together the work of a diverse group of international experts, the Table of ContentsWedding, Foreword. Gielen, Draguns, Fish, Principles of Multicultural Counseling and Therapy: An Introduction. Part I: Conceptual Foundations and Ethical Considerations. Sussman, The Role of Culture in Illness Interpretation and Therapy. Fish, Theoretical Issues, Principles, and Themes Relevant to Multicultural Counseling and Therapy. Fish, A Multicultural Counselor’s Guide to Race. Hirsch, Healing the Body and Mind: An Overview of Biopsychosocial Foundations and Applications. Stevens, Professional Ethics in Multicultural and International Context. Part II: Models of Multicultural Counseling. Tanaka-Matsumi, Functional Approaches to Evidence-Based Practice in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy. Coleman, Lindwall, Multiculturalism and School Counseling: Creating Culturally Relevant Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Programs. Koss-Chioino, Baca, Vargas, Group Therapy with Mexican American and Mexican Adolescents: Focus on Culture. Part III: The Practice of Multicultural Counseling. Laungani, A Clash of Cultures: A Case Study. Gielen, Al-Khawajah, The Practice of Counseling in Kuwait: An Interview with Jasem M. A. Al-Khawajah. Kuriansky, A Clinical Toolbox for Cross-Cultural Counseling and Training. Denham, Rethinking Counseling in Refugee Work: Post-Traumatic What? Part IV: Psychological Healing and Counseling: Indigenous, Western, or Both? Jilek, Draguns, Interventions by Traditional Healers: Their Impact and Relevance Within their Cultures and Beyond. Rubin, Deepening Psychoanalytic Listening: The Marriage of East and West. Part V: Academic Findings and Resources for Multicultural Counseling. Draguns, What Have We Learned About the Interplay of Culture with Counseling and Psychotherapy? Gielen, Draguns, Fish, Principles of Multicultural Counseling and Therapy: A Selective Bibliography. About the Editors. About the Contributors. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis guide for setting up a clinical service in the National Health Service is based on the author's experience of leading a nationally funded project to develop two new specialist services in different parts of the country and involving three separate NHS Trusts.The project successfully delivered two services for personality disordered patients based on the template of Henderson Hospital, a democratic therapeutic community (TC). Kingsley Norton takes the reader, step-by-step, through the entire process of setting up these new services. Unpacking Henderson Hospital's complex interpersonal environment into its ideological, 'cultural' and structural constituents, a development team that included ex-service users from Henderson used these ingredients to imprint the TC model in the newly recruited staff teams. The two replicated products were further supported and evaluated by the development team during their first 18 months of operation. The author reveals the complexity of the developmental task and shows that the process was never a case of 'just adding water'.Dr Norton's wealth of hands-on experience and practical advice makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in management and the NHS or public services and attempting to innovate. It is also useful for those wanting to understand more about TCs and how they operate as institutions.Trade ReviewAnyone interested in managing change in any environment, especially if they want to innovate, would benefit from this book. -- Leveson NewsletterNorton has, I feel, done brilliantly in recording a thorough account of this long process of attempting to develop this new service. His own, and his team's commitment in trying to provide a larger service from an already successful and established one, is shown in detail. This book will enlighten anyone attempting to do the same. It may well put them off, or hopefully, it will prove invaluable in highlighting errors in the process and areas in which to take care, therefore making it less likely for others to make the same mistakes. It is also of interest to those of us working within the NHS, giving an insight into how higher management works within the organisation, and the incredibly complex machine that is our National Health Service.If only it was as simple as 'Just add water' - we'd all be setting up new services! -- DramatherapyThis book would make good reading for anyone connected to the NHS who has thoughts of setting up a new service. It sheds light onto many questions that may be asked. -- The British Holistic Medical AssociationTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Part I: Setting Up the Replication Project. 1. Recipe and Ingredients. 2. The Blending. Part II: The New Services in Operation. 3. First Helpings. 4. Second Helpings. 5. Aftertaste. Part III. Reviewing the Project. 6. The Proof of the Pudding. 7. A Last Supper. 8. To Future Chefs. Appendix: Notes of the Extended Replication Meeting. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book Synopsis`Kathy Leach provides a thoughtful, well-written text that addresses the `great weight debate' in an engaging and compassionate way.'-The Psychologist, Vol. 20, March 2007`The main body of the book focuses on clinical work, offering insightful ways of thinking about and working with obese individuals. The text is punctuated with some very useful case examples and transcripts which guide and enlighten the readers thinking.'-The Psychologist, Vol.20, March 2007`An excellent, clear and accessible introduction to basic transactional analysis theory and principles, providing useful examples of how this form of therapy can be particularly useful and effective when working with people who overeat.'-The Psychologist, Vol.20, March 2007`An important contribution in helping clinicians and clients understand the psychological aspects that prevent people form losing weight or maintaining weight loss. It is a `must-have' text for anybody working with this client group.'-The Psychologist, Vol.20, March 2007`The Overweight Patient provides a practical framework to psychological management of obesity. Kathy Leach employs a model of Transactional Analysis psychotherapy to the treatment of obesity. She clearly writes from her considerable clinical experience. The factual information presented in this interesting book conveys the sense of someone steeped in that patient population. It is well written, with a light touch, and I found myself reading it in a single sitting. To any practitioner of transactional analysis, this will be a `must read.''-European Eating Disorders Review, 2007`The Overweight Patient explores the underlying beliefs and behaviours that may contribute to obesity, including psychological needs, addiction, fear of deprivation, parental influences and sexual fears. Kathy Leach draws a useful distinction between the need to eat and the need to maintain a large body size, and addresses the reasons for both long-term obesity and short-term weight gain. She provides a clear and accessible introduction to the psychoanalytic theory of Transactional Analysis and details how this approach can be used with overweight people, and as a self-help methodology. Kathy Leach offers sensitive advice on methods to help clients increase their self - esteem, self- awareness and motivation to develop healthier lifestyles.'-Transactions (TSTA)`Illustrated with patient histories, exercises and worked examples of techniques, this book enables therapists and health practitioners to help obese people to understand why they reach for food or maintain a large body weight, and to change their eating behaviour or live more comfortably with their size.'-Transactions (TSTA)This practical guide approaches obesity and overeating from a psychological perspective, and offers sensitive methods to increase patients' sense of self-worth, self-knowledge, and motivation to lose weight.The Overweight Patient explores the underlying beliefs and behaviours that may contribute to obesity, including psychological needs, addiction, fear of deprivation, parental influences and sexual fears. Kathy Leach draws a useful distinction between the need to eat and the need to maintain a large body size, and addresses the reasons for both long-term obesity and short-term weight gain. She provides a clear and accessible introduction to the psychoanalytic theory of Transactional Analysis and details how this approach can be used with overweight people.Illustrated with patient histories, exercises and worked examples of techniques, this book enables therapists and health practitioners to help obese people come to terms with their size, or to support their decision to change their behaviour and reduce their need to eat.Trade ReviewThis book adopts an original approach in developing TA as a tool for tackling obesity. The style is clear and easily grasped. Practice examples are illustrative and helpful... it can serve as a useful practice guide for social workers who engage with people who are obese. -- European Journal of Social Work`I would highly recommend this book for therapist and anyone interested in the problem of weight and obesity but I also recommend this book as an excellent example of the application of Transactional Analysis as an approach to understanding and working with psychological problems.` -- Transactional Analyst, Carol WainThis book is intended as a practical guide for therapists and counsellors who work with people who are obese, and where the obesity is acknowledge as an issue. This book adopts man original approach in developing TA as a tool for tackling obesity. The style is clear and easily grasped. Practice examples are illustrative and helpful. -- European Journal of Social WorkTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction: A choice to lose weight or not. Section I. 1.Background and Overview. 2. Cultural and Parental Influences. 3. The clinical implications of knowing who is overweight and how this is decided. 4. Common Intra-psychic Beliefs and Behavioural Experiences. 5. Transactional Analysis. Section II. 6. Weight loss and Maintenance. 7. Inquiry and diagnosis. 8. Ego states. 9. The Parent Ego state. 10. The Child Ego state. 11. The Adult Ego state. 12. Psychological Hungers. 13. Psychological Games. 14. Developmental Analysis. References.

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to have a baby? Making Babies the Hard Way is a frank account of one couple's discovery that they cannot have children of their own, and their ensuing struggle through four years of fertility treatment.One in six couples worldwide seek assistance to conceive and 80 per cent of couples undergoing fertility treatment are currently unsuccessful.Writing with humour and honesty, Caroline Gallup describes the social, emotional, spiritual and physical impact of infertility on her and her husband, Bruce, including feelings of bereavement for the absent child, the unavoidable sense of inadequacy and the day-to-day difficulties of financial pressure. As well as telling her own moving story, she also offers information and guidance for others who are infertile, or who are considering or undergoing treatment.This courageous and poignant book will be of interest to couples who cannot conceive and those who are undergoing treatment, as well as their families and friends.Trade ReviewThis poignant book portrays the journey a couple make to create a family. Caroline's clear style, which is interspersed with Bruce's interpretation of events, makes the book an accessible articulation of the impact infertility has on a relationship. The section entitled "Things not to say to an infertile couple" is absolutely spot-on. Caroline and Bruce are brave to bare their souls in this richly evocative book. -- Royal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsI would recomment this book to professionals and patients alike. It conveys concisely the intensely difficult feelings that couples experience, which can test their relationship and put it under pressure. -- Royal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsThis is a lovely, warm and highly readable book. It is a personal account of one couple's emotional and practical journey from the discovery of male factor infertility, through fertility tests and treatments to the final painful decision to stop trying to conceive with the help of donor sperm. This book differs from any of the other books I have encountered about personal experiences of infertility and its treatment in several ways. First, because it features a man with fertility difficulties and Caroline's husband Bruce comments and contributes throughout in bold. Secondly, Caroline's candour, humour and insight offer a view of the practical procedures and emotional processes at work for a couple grappling with what this all means for their relationship and the future, that is rarely visible to outsiders. It also takes place in a UK context that will feel only too familiar to anyone who has experienced the pressures of tests, the endless waiting and the impact of vast amounts of money disappearing into what feels like a black hole. For these very reasons it should be required reading for all those who work in fertility clinics or indeed anyone who is likely to come into contact with couples with fertility problems. Highly recommended for couples going through fertility treatment and those who have their well-being in mind. -- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy JournalFrom the start of this book, the first chapter was gripping because the story was so personalized and written in such a heartfelt and honest manner. As infertility is such a sensitive and often private subject, the approach taken by the author is refreshing. The book takes the reader on the complex journey of discovering infertility, attempts to solve this via treatment and the complexity of decisions that arise from the experience. Some pertinent ethical questions arise and provide much food for thought. Thus, this book provides a different dimension for readers when compared to the often technical descriptions of infertility found within other texts.So the book is more readable than many others and, more fundamentally, the author adds the important component of emotion by discussing the personal psychological impact of infertility. -- Health MattersThis is the story of Caroline and Bruce who discover quite early on in their quest to have a child that Bruce does not appear to be producing sperm. With refreshing candour, humour and eye for detail Caroline, with interjections from Bruce, describes the clinic visits, tests and the endless waiting and worrying that will be familiar to anyone who has struggled to start a family. Sperm donation turns out to be the only way that they might achieve a pregnancy. One of the very special features of this story are the insights into how Caroline and Bruce, mirroring many other couples, approach and deal very differently with the emotions and practicalities of diagnosis and fertility treatment. Bruce does not understand why Caroline finds talking to a counsellor the most natural thing to do, Caroline cannot understand Bruce's practical attitude to sperm donation, but they both find having to choose a donor a very weird process. Their attempt to turn a clinic insemination into a romantic occasion is of course doomed to failure!This book is compulsive reading. Over a weekend I could hardly put it down. I would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone going through fertility treatment just for the true to life detail, the humour and the raw reality of the feelings. -- Donor Conception NetworkIf you read this book you will discover what to expect if you learn that you cannot have babies the easy way. You will also be helped to face what is often the hardest decision for couples struggling to make babies with medical help: how and when to stop trying. Few books on infertility will have so much impact because few authors have Caroline and Bruce's courage to allow the emotional pain of infertility to transform them and their relationship. Much more than an infertility survival guide, Making Babies the Hard Way tracks a journey which starts and ends with love. It is at once a witness statement and an inspiration. -- Dame Suzi Leather, Chair, The Charity Commission, UK, and former Chair, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, UKIt is a personal book, desciribing the efforts and the personal sacrifices inherent in the struggle to have a child without being able to conceive the easy way. This book can doubtlessly be read as self-help literature for anyone facing infertility and treatment. Making Babies the Hard Way gave me useful insights about the feelings, questions and states of mind that couples in the Gallups; situation may experience. I thank Caroline Gallop for that. -- Metapsychology Online ReviewsIt is a must-read for all involved in managing infertility patients. It might also help prospective couples before they embark on artificial conception. It may put some off, but it would ensure informed consent for the process. -- The Surgeon, Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and IrelandTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. `It doesn't make you any less of a man you know.' 2. `When am I going to be a grandma?' 3. `You may feel a little uncomfortable for a few days.' 4. Chauffeur driven to Fertility Central. 5. `And how do you feel about that?' 6. Do we need another man in our lives? 7. Treasures of the heart. 8. The first insemination. 9. Trials and traumas. 10. Footprints in the sand. 11. Good omens and then… 12. Constructive communication. 13. Am I forcing Mother Nature? 14. `I don't mind what we do, as long as we decide something.' 15. `Have you thought about adopting?' 16. In sickness and in health. 17. `I don't know how to tell you this…' 18. This could be the last time… Epilogue: Past, present and future. Glossary and abbreviations. Useful addresses. Further reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisWellness coaching is an emerging and vibrant area of healthcare. It takes healing beyond the curing of symptoms and empowers clients to take their health back into their own hands. This book provides therapists with the knowledge and skills to rejuvenate their therapeutic practice by incorporating wellness coaching techniques into their range of services.Laurel Alexander redefines wellness as an integrated lifestyle and mindset process and shows that wellness coaching can be a profound and practical way to help clients make meaningful changes to their health and outlook. The book offers a wellness coaching toolbox, explaining key skills such as how to create an organic personal wellness plan, how to build client rapport and give constructive feedback, and how to apply different coaching models effectively. Practical steps and examples make it easy for any therapist or counsellor to pick up the reins of wellness coaching for themselves. Exciting new developments such as wellness diagnostic services, preventative healthcare, customised treatments and DIY healthcare are explored. With shrewd advice and useful insights, this book is an essential resource for complementary therapists and counsellors looking to update their existing practice and tap into the rapidly expanding wellness market.Trade ReviewFrom the perspective of educational psychology practice, readers may find the guidance given about marketing, including advice on how to identify and target potential markets, helpful when thinking about traded services. -- British Psychological Society, DebateThis book provides therapists with the knowledge and skills to rejuvenate their therapeutic practice by incorporating wellness techniques into their range of services. -- Institute of Complementary & Natural MedicineThis book is virtually a course in Wellness Coaching in itself and should enable any existing talking therapist to begin to incorporate it into their practice with very little difficulty. Laurel Alexander has been a therapist, coach, trainer and writer for over twenty years and brings a wealth of experience to the techniques outlined in the book. -- NCP: Fidelity, Journal for the NCP.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. Setting the Scene for Health Coaching. 1. Emerging Healthcare Trends. 2. Integrated Wellness Coaching. 3. Key Issues with Wellness Coaching. Part II. Wellness Coaching Skills Toolkit. 4. Core Skills Set. 5. Cognitive Behavioural Coaching. 6. Additional Skills for Wellness Coaching. Part III. Applying Wellness Coaching. 7. Niching Wellness Coaching. 8. Applying Wellness Coaching. 9. Marketing Wellness Coaching. References. Further Reading.

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