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His graceful prose weaves a tapestry of complex ideas into memorable stories, each illuminated by cutting-edge science. \u003cb\u003eA delight from the opening paragraph to the stunning conclusion, this book is an invitation to reverence for the complexity of the human brain and its relationship to the mind: a ticket to a state of wonder at the essence of our selves' \u003c\/b\u003e -- Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind\u003cbr\u003e'Deisseroth is \u003cb\u003ea talented writer \u003c\/b\u003e... It is in his encounters with distressed patients that his talent for marrying science and the imagination becomes most apparent and that his writing comes truly alive. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConnections \u003c\/i\u003ewarrants comparison with books such as \u003ci\u003eDo No Harm\u003c\/i\u003e by Henry Marsh\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBrainstorm \u003c\/i\u003eby Suzanne Sullivan . . . \u003cb\u003eDeisseroth achieves the difficult feat of moving and enlightening the reader at the same time ... 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Deisseroth has the imagination and literary gift to make it speak to all of us'\u003c\/b\u003e * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Karl Deisseroth's imaginative narrative flows effortlessly... \u003c\/b\u003eThere is a first love of reading and writing and hints of a literary imagination that draws on James Joyce and Toni Morrison... Deisseroth endeavors to find an emotive language for the psychiatric patients he meets. He accomplishes this by weaving together... psychiatric knowledge, technology, and imagination. These together free him to write poetically... \u003cb\u003eHis narratives are always sensitive... an admixture of fact and fiction, reality and imagination, damage and desire'\u003c\/b\u003e * Science *\u003cbr\u003e'[Deisseroth's] \u003cb\u003escintillating and moving analysis of the human brain and emotions\u003c\/b\u003e, based on observations of his patients, proves he is not exaggerating. It is also \u003cb\u003ea great read'\u003c\/b\u003e * Nature *\u003cbr\u003e'I've known Karl as a colleague, a scientist whose discoveries in the lab have been breathtaking and revolutionary. 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Chapters on survivor research and theory reveal the constant battle to establish and maintain a safe space for experiential knowledge within academia and beyond. Other chapters explore how survivor-developed projects and practices are cultivating a wealth of bright blooms in the most hostile of environments, providing an important vision for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSearching for a Rose Garden is an exceptionally insightful collection, in which contributors reflect on the successes, setbacks, and ongoing challenges in contesting and supplanting psychiatry. There is an arresting quality to these essays, which express the urgency of needing to find other ways of caring, and are grounded in a deep appreciation of other ways of being. The transformative effects of the collective knowledge woven together in this book will reverberate for decades to come. Dr Richard Ingram, Independent Mad Studies researcher. Searching for a Rose Garden is a profoundly important volume. Comprehensive. Modern. Bold. Accessible. Survivor-produced research, knowledge, and practice offers concrete examples of people rejecting and altering mental health systems around the world. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever heard the word psychiatry. Lauren J. Tenney, PhD, MPhil, MPA, Psychiatric Survivor A vital contribution to the building of Mad Studies as a discipline grounded in activist scholarship. This is a comprehensive and accessible must-read for those interested in building real alternatives to the limited, and often damaging, approaches to madness and distress that dominate today. Its scope is impressive, drawing together a wide range of contributions to show the best of survivor knowledge and practice, whilst raising questions concerning the politics of inclusion, identities and co-production within this field. Searching for a Rose Garden serves as a record and celebration of, and a challenge to, survivor knowledge and activism; in doing so it preserves and provokes in equal measure. Dr Brigit McWade, Sociology Department, Lancaster University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Brenda A. LeFrancois. SETTING THE SCENE: 1. Responses to a legacy of harm, Mary O'Hagan; 2. Alternatives or a way of life? Bhargavi Davar; 3. The haunting can end: trauma-informed approaches in healing from abuse and adversity, Beth Filson; 4.The role of survivor knowledge in creating alternatives to psychiatry, Peter Beresford; 5. The co-optation of survivor knowledge: the danger of substituted values and voice, Darby Penney and Laura Prescott. SURVIVOR-PRODUCED KNOWLEDGE: 6. The transformative potential of survivor research, Angela Sweeney; 7.Towards our own framework, or reclaiming madness part two, Jasna Russo; 8. 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Teaching (like) crazy in a mad-positive school: exploring the charms of recursion, Danielle Landry and Kathryn Church; 20.\tPeer workers in the mental health system: a transformative or collusive experiment? Celia Brown and Peter Stastny; 21. Dilemmas of identity and power, Alison Faulkner; 22. Is partnership a dirty word? Cath Roper; 23. Co-creating the ways we carry each other: reflections on being an ally and a double agent Reima Ana Maglajlic. 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The book is intended for counsellors and psychotherapists but will be helpful to others in the mental health field. It explains the organisation and delivery of mental health services in the UK, the theories and concepts underpinning the practice of psychiatry, the medical model of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, the main forms of mental disorder, how to work therapeutically with people with a diagnosed mental disorder and how to work with risk of suicide and self-harm. The text is designed to support continuing professional development and training and includes activities, points for learning\/discussion and comprehensive references.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Freeth's contribution is significant. 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Part IV - Clinical practice. 16 Working with clients with a psychiatric diagnosis. 17\tWorking with clients experiencing psychosis. 18 Working with clients who self-harm. 19 Working suicide risk. 20 Working with clients taking psychiatric drugs. 21 Spiritual and religious dimensions of mental disorder. Part V - The resourceful counsellor. 22 Supervision. 23 Self-care.","brand":"PCCS Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742591725911,"sku":"9781910919521","price":33.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781910919521.jpg?v=1723812560"},{"product_id":"first-steps-in-counselling-5th-edition-an-introductory-companion-9781910919385","title":"First Steps in Counselling (5th Edition): An","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 5th edition of the bestselling introduction to counselling is thoroughly revised and updated. Pete Sanders, Paula J Williams and Andy Rogers position counselling in contemporary society and render the theory, practice and origins of counselling understandable to all. Other short contributions explore the role of power, language and race in the field of counselling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Let this book be your mentor and travelling companion from day one of your training. This new edition speaks to an evolving profession in acknowledging our cultural context and the inclusion of counsellors and clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.' - Myira Khan, counsellor, supervisor and founder of the Muslim Counselling and Psychotherapist Network. '... a rich overview of the role, purpose and value of counselling skills in contemporary helping roles.' - Lynne Gabriel, Professor of Counselling and Mental Health, York St John University. 'This gem of a book maps out the territory of counselling practice in clear, concise, accessible language. There really is something in this book for everyone, whether you are learning something new or anew.' - Dr Val Watson, independent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner, supervisor, coach, consultant and trainer. '... reflects the critical eye cast by its authors as they observe our fast-changing world... a truly collaborative endeavour, and an essential text for our field.' - Dr Dwight Turner, senior lecturer, counselling and psychotherapy, University of Brighton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements, Preface, Dedications, About the authors, 1. First steps, 2. What is counselling? 3. The importance of self-development, 4a. Where do ideas in counselling come from? 4b. Psychoanalysis, 4c. Behavioural and cognitive approaches, 4d. Humanistic psychology, 4e. Integrative approaches, 5. 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Relating therapy for voices: learning how to respond assertively in difficult relationships - Mark Hayward, Sheila Evenden and Angie Culham; 26. Meaning-making in voice hearing - Nicola Barclay, Guy Dodgson, and Anna Luce; 27. Responding to trauma dialogically: an introduction to peer-supported Open Dialogue - Mark Hopfenbeck; 29. A psychodynamic understanding of voice hearing - Christine Cox; 29. Compassion-focused therapy and the courage of compassionate relating to voices - Charles Heriot-Maitland; 30. Working with voices using the narrative genogram - Lykourgos Karatzaferis; 31. Mindfulness and hearing voices  - Rufus May and Elisabeth Svanholmer; Part three - Creative approaches to working with voices; 32. Creative ways to engage with voices - Rufus May and Elisabeth Svanholmer; 33. Dramatherapy for people who hear voices - Louise Combes; 34. Dance movement psychotherapy and voice hearing: looking outward and inward - Mary Coaten; 35. 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But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists.  Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists inadvertently catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, \u003ci\u003eHow to Change Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph of participatory journalism. 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Resilience in mental health in living with a learning disability: Cathol Sutherland of L'Arche, Inverness. Jim Cargin. 18. 'The visiting moon', a memorable pastoral encounter in a mental health setting. Jean Fletcher. Afterword - Margaret Whipp. Contributor biographies.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868347183447,"sku":"9781785925719","price":27.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785925719.jpg?v=1722287606"},{"product_id":"mentalizing-in-group-art-therapy-interventions-for-emerging-adults-9781785928154","title":"Mentalizing in Group Art Therapy: Interventions","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy creating a therapeutic outlet for processing and self-expression, art therapy is an especially effective way to help emerging adults to develop their mentalizing faculty. 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Much to value here for art therapists working with a range of client groups. -- Dr Neil Springham, consultant practice-research art therapist Oxleas NHS Trust, lead for psychological therapies and MBT services (Bromley), previously chair of British Association of Art Therapists\u003cbr\u003eMentalizing theory has finally found a therapeutic application for client groups that it has not been able to reach in words alone. This is the best practical guide for a clinical application that will, I hope, generate practical support not just for our therapists but all practitioners willing to step outside the frame of their traditional boundaries. Everyone has much to learn from this excellent book. -- Professor Peter Fonagy, OBE FMedSci FBA FAcSS PhD DipPsy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, UCL, and Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children \u0026amp; Families\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a gem. These talented clinicians and excellent writers contribute substantially to their field by explicating a richly psychotherapeutic approach to patients' expressive artwork. The book is expertly curated with clinical examples and concrete guidelines for structuring groups, all framed in a lucid articulation of the mentalizing approach to treatment. -- Jon G. Allen, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine and The Menninger Clinic\u003cbr\u003eReading about theory-informed practice of mentalizing art therapy couldn't be any easier. \u003ci\u003eMentalizing in Group Art Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e is a much needed text that provides clear theory and practice of mentalizing in art therapy. The chapters build upon defining theory that leaves the reader with a sense of readiness to practice. Furthermore, the clearly illustrated examples of dialogue among clients, therapists, and artwork illuminate the practice of mentalizing in action. This book is a must for art therapists to self-reflect on their practice and hone their skills. -- Megan Robb, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC, Director of the Art Therapy Counseling Graduate Program, Associate Professor in Art Therapy Counseling, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville\u003cbr\u003eKula and Kate describe their exploration about the solid worth Mentalizing Based Art Therapy can bring. They provide art therapists and colleagues with a 'compass' to the MBAT. They describe several interventions and group discussions concerning how the process of making a tangible artwork can enhance mentalizing. A lovely hopeful book about youngsters in a tumultuous and critical stage of life. -- Marianne Verfaille, art therapist, registered MBT–specialised therapist, and author of ‘Mentalizing in Arts Therapies’\u003cbr\u003eMoore and Marder bring the power of art therapy, with a mentalizing approach, to emerging adult groups, in order to gain personal insight into self, and empathy towards others. This book is a must for anyone working with emerging adults. The interventions are innovative and easy to incorporate into your own personal practice. I plan to bring this information to my students so they can best serve the this unique population. -- Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, PhD., LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, Associate Professor and Program Director, Hofstra University Creative Arts Therapy Counseling\u003cbr\u003eAuthors Moore and Marder have taken art therapy to a whole new level with the addition of the concept of Mentalizing.  Here the authors demonstrate their work with patients through explication of Mentalizing processes along with case examples of how to work with artistic metaphors to produce growth in self-understanding.  This is a particularly valuable new volume in group mental health treatment. -- Flynn O’Malley, PhD, ABPP Senior Psychologist, The Menninger Clinic; Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas\u003cbr\u003eMoore and Marder have authored a marvelous introduction to mentalizing in art therapy - not only well written, but also understandable. This is no small feat, because even though mentalizing is theoretically simple, it is also complex. My thanks to Kula and Kate for this fine gift to our field! -- Judith A. 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Warning: it will cause irritation to powerful interests who fear us all becoming better informed about the root causes of so much human suffering. * Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, former Director of Liberty *\u003cbr\u003eJames Davies is one of the most important voices on mental health in the world. This is a beautiful and deeply sane book. Everyone who's suffering - and wants to know how to make it stop - should read it right away. * Johann Hari, author of Lost Connections *\u003cbr\u003eAn intelligent and powerfully argued book... a rich seam of empathy runs through Davies's narrative. * The Herald *\u003cbr\u003eEssential and Enlightening... Davies shows how we can re-connect our personal troubles to our political contexts, and in doing so, find better ways forward * Lucy Johnstone, consultant clinical psychologist *\u003cbr\u003eIn this game-changing polemic, James Davies leaves us in no doubt: to tackle the mental health crisis we need major social and economic reform. * Nathan Filer, author of This Book will Change Your Mind about Mental Health *\u003cbr\u003eA marvellous book. Critics of traditional psychiatry will relish its clear-sighted exposure of a failing system. Defenders of traditional psychiatry may well be infuriated. But everyone should read it. * Peter Kinderman, professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool *\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent entry-point... this book is written clearly and concisely, without being patronising or watering anything down. 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How to Make Your Care Home Fun examines the need for activities for elderly people in care and offers a practical programme of entertaining activities that can be used in nursing and residential homes, day centres, rehabilitation centres and hospices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as suggesting a programme of activities for older people in care homes including arts and crafts, role-playing, gardening and cooking, it also takes the stance that 'activity nursing' should be integral to all personal care plans and not simply regarded as an add on to medical care. The author also examines how care homes are run and regulated in the light of recent legislation and considers the services provided by care homes and areas of potential deficiency. The book offers a wide selection of activities that can be used with people of all abilities and have greatly improved quality of life for elderly people in care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlighting the value of nursing that caters for an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs, this book is an ideal resource for care home professionals and anyone who is responsible for the well-being of elderly people in care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI would certainly recommend this book a a resource within the care home as it would inspire an understanding of how simple activities are so important to the wellbeing of residents whithin the care home. -- dementia\u003cbr\u003e... this is a most certainly recommended book and ideal resource for any care providers needing some fresh insight and inspiration, especially those whose role it is to provide activities in a day care or residential setting. The book acts as a comprehensive guide to help make a care home fun and stimulating, and it has successfull highlighted the value of a quality of nursing whih aims to provide for an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs and overall quality of life. -- Signpost\u003cbr\u003eThis is a thoroughly practical handbook in paperback format - full of a variety of stimulating activities to use with a range of residents.  This is a helpful tool in the work of meaningful care and continuing stimulus for our older citizens and one that care home staff will find to be a valuable asset.  I warmly commend it. -- Plus Quarterly Magazine of Christian Council on Ageing\u003cbr\u003eThis pithy, readable book suggests ideas for everyday activities to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of older people who live in care homes. -- Nursing Standard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword. 1. Introduction. 2. The Care Home Sector. 3. 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