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Henry Holt and Co. Being a Human
Book SynopsisNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTIC, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND NEW STATESMAN A radically immersive exploration of three pivotal moments in the evolution of human consciousness, asking what kinds of creatures humans were, are, and might yet beHow did humans come to be who we are? In his marvelous, eccentric, and widely lauded book Being a Beast, legal scholar, veterinary surgeon, and naturalist extraordinaire Charles Foster set out to understand the consciousness of animal species by living as a badger, otter, fox, deer, and swift. Now, he inhabits three crucial periods of human development to understand the consciousness of perhaps the strangest animal of allthe human being.To experience the Upper Paleolithic eraa turning point when humans became behaviorally modern, painting caves and telling stories, Foster learns what it feels like to be a Cro-Magnon hunter-gatherer by living in makeshift shelters without ameni
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Psychotherapy of Hope
Book SynopsisEchoing Frank's voice, in particular his emphasis on the commonalities of suffering and the therapeutic power of hope, The Psychotherapy of Hope offers scholarly wisdom and practical advice on how to understand psychotherapy-and apply its principles to the greatest benefit of patients.Trade Review"The book is terrific: powerful, innovative, with the potential to become a classic and a foundational book in the field of psychotherapy." (Arnold E. Anderson, The University of Iowa College of Medicine)"Table of ContentsForeword, by Leon EisenbergPrefaceAcknowledgmentsA Note About CitationsPart I: Psychotherapy: Basic PrinciplesChapter 1. Critical Thinking in the Design of Psychotherapy ResearchChapter 2. Life Story as the Focus of Psychotherapy: The Johns Hopkins Conceptual and Didactic PerspectivesChapter 3. Neural Substrates of PsychotherapyChapter 4. Restoring Meaning to Psychiatric Diagnosis and Psychotherapy in the Age of Evolutionary BiologyChapter 5. Cultural Concepts in Persuasion and HealingChapter 6. Deconstructing Demoralization: Subjective Incompetence and Distress in AdversityPart II: Psychotherapy: Current Practices Chapter 7. Depression, Demoralization, and Psychotherapy in People Who Are Medically IllChapter 8. Demoralization and Hope in Clinical Psychiatry and PsychotherapyChapter 9. Psychotherapeutic Communication in Medical SettingsChapter 10. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: From Psychoanalytic Arrogance to Evidence-Based ModestyChapter 11. Behavioral and Condition-Specifi c Approaches to PsychotherapyChapter 12. Weighing Evidence for Common and Specific Factors in Psychotherapy with ChildrenChapter 13. Contemporary Realities of Group PsychotherapyChapter 14. Cultural Dynamics in Psychotherapy and Cultural Psychotherapies: Ingredients, Processes, and OutcomesChapter 15. Psychotherapy, Religion, and SpiritualityList of Contributors Index
£50.00
State University Press of New York (SUNY) A World of Fragile Things Psychoanalysis and the
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Guilford Publications Interviewing for Qualitative Inquiry
Book SynopsisEngagingly written, this book builds the reader's skills for conducting in-depth interviews designed to address a particular research question. With an emphasis on the dynamics of the research relationship, Ruthellen Josselson artfully demonstrates the steps of a successful interview. Each step is illustrated with excerpts from interviews on diverse topics. The book describes how to structure interviews effectively, develop questions that elicit meaningful narratives, cultivate skills for empathic listening and responding, avoid common pitfalls, and deal with problems that develop in an interview. Pedagogical Features *Practice exercises adapted from Josselson's popular workshops. *Annotated examples of good and bad interviews. *A chapter on interviewing dos and don'ts. *Appendices with interview aids, sample follow-up questions, and a sample consent form.Trade ReviewAny qualitative researcher using interviewing could benefit from this text. It is full of interesting interview examples and stories that will catch students' attention. Strengths include the emphasis on responding to research questions, examples of how to elicit details and reflection from research participants, and the attention to images and metaphors. The chapter on 'dos and don'ts' is one of my favorites.--Penny L. Burge, PhD, Department of Educational Research and Evaluation, Virginia TechThis is a methodological bible for graduate students, undergraduates, and faculty members interested in conducting interviews, gathering life stories, and building a narrative intimacy with participants. Slender but deep, the volume offers respectful support to qualitative researchers so that we may venture into unsteady territory, muster the courage to be psychologically attentive and engaged, and not stumble. With a delicate braid of narrative theory, methodological guideposts, and a terrifically useful list of interview dos and don'ts, Josselson is an intellectually thrilling and methodologically wise escort for novice and experienced interviewers alike. You will want to read this book immediately, teach it, and then pull it out again when you are about to begin another project. It is classic Josselson--compelling, brilliant, and irresistible.--Michelle Fine, PhD, Doctoral Program in Psychology, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkJosselson's book is a gold mine for those who conduct research interviews in order to understand people's experiences on their own terms. Drawing on decades of experience as a researcher and teacher, Josselson provides practical guidance about how to carry out interviews that balance human connection with scientific inquiry. This book should be required reading for all social scientists engaged in interview research; my students will certainly be reading it!--Harold D. Grotevant, PhD, Rudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology, University of Massachusetts AmherstA thoughtful account of how to conduct interviews that invite participants to talk. It does a wonderful job of placing the interviewer/n-/interviewee relationship front and center, something often overlooked or inadequately addressed in other books about interviewing for research. It does a terrific job of explaining the difference between interviewing for qualitative research purposes and interviewing for other reasons. I loved that the text was filled with excerpts from transcripts and that these were from interviews about a variety of topics.--Carey E. Andrzejewski, PhD, Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology, Auburn UniversityThis is a very well-presented text on conducting interviews. I particularly like the examples of difficult interviews. These examples, along with the refining questions, are major strengths of the book.--Elizabeth Monk-Turner, PhD, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University -“In her inimitable way, Josselson captures the essence and the detail of qualitative interviewing that students in particular need. She clearly details the nature of human experience as a layered and complex manifestation of the storied or narrative nature of interaction that occurs in an interview. The excellence of Josselson's text resides in her accurate prediction of the many challenges that students will experience as they pursue the use of qualitative research interviewing methodology. In effect, she alerts students to plan for various pitfalls that can and will occur, leaving them excellently prepared with tools and strategies as they venture into their beginning participant interviews. What makes Josselson's text an outstanding teaching tool is her insistence that it is the development of the participant-researcher relationship that leads the novice researcher through the seeming quagmire of methodology and provides the key factor in obtaining rich, textured data….Josselson's excellent text provides the steps and examples necessary for students and researchers to acquire and further develop their knowledge and relational skills as qualitative researchers. She inspires students by describing many of the difficulties encountered as being reasonable expectations rather than making this aspect of qualitative research difficult to understand and master. I recommend Interviewing for Qualitative Inquiry for a broad audience, including novice to experienced qualitative researchers….Doctoral and postdoctoral-level researchers and educators will, in reading this text, coalesce their earlier interview experience into a coherent whole to be presented to graduate students and research fellows. Experienced quantitative researchers will find in this resource an excellent explanation of the validity of the qualitative research-interviewing methodology.”--PsycCRITIQUES, 3/1/2014ƒƒ“Based on her decades of research and teaching, Josselson provides an authoritative account for conducting interviews that are self-consciously embedded in social worlds and relationships….As qualitative researchers, we share titles only of those that add to our understanding or provide new insights and modes for training the next generation. If you are a qualitative researcher, you should add Josselson's new book to that list….Includes incredibly helpful appendices….I came to think of her text as teaching students and scholars how to be ‘embedded’ as interviewers: how to anticipate, listen empathetically, and make the most of the complicated social dynamics of the interview scene. One of my favorite aspects of her book is that she is also not afraid to tell novice interviewers what not to do….Josselson is truly a mentor and guide for up-and-coming qualitative methodologists, and that voice and her insights come across clearly in this slim and useful volume. I would recommend it for courses in psychology, education, nursing, social work, sociology, communications and related fields. Specifically, I think it will serve well in methods courses, and even as a supplementary book in any mid- to upper- level course that requires or allows undergraduates or graduates to conduct their own research. I plan to use it to prepare my advanced undergraduates when they embark on research projects of their own devising or when they are supporting my research agendas. I think it will make them more reflexive but also more confident in the moves available to them as qualitative researchers.”--Journal of Social Psychology, 5/21/2014Table of Contents1.The Foundations of Interviewing as Qualitative Inquiry2. Introduction to the Research Relationship3. Planning the Interview4. Beginning the Interview5. The Empathic Attitude of Listening6. The Research Relationship, Part II: Ethics and Humanity7. The Good Interview8. Learning from Bad and Difficult Interviews9. Dos and Don'ts of Interviewing10. After the Interview11. ConclusionAppendix A. Interview AidsAppendix B. Sample Additional QuestionsAppendix C. Sample Informed Consent Form
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Guilford Publications Managing Pain Before It Manages You Fourth
Book SynopsisJoin the hundreds of thousands of readers who have found help and hope for getting their lives back from chronic pain in this empowering workbook. Top pain specialist and physician Margaret A. Caudill spells out 10 steps that can radically change the way you feel--both physically and emotionally. Dr. Caudill provides state-of-the-art information about the causes and treatment of pain and guides you to: *Identify what increases and decreases your symptoms. *Reduce your pain and emotional distress. *Make informed decisions about medications and nutritional therapies. *Benefit from relaxation (including audio downloads), meditation, and gentle exercise. *Communicate effectively about your pain. *Learn essential skills for coping and problem solving. *Use worksheets to help set and meet doable personal goals. The fully updated fourth edition incorporates important advances in pain management and mindâbody medicine. It features new content on mindfulness; a Quick Skill section Trade Review"For over 20 years, this book has been the premier guide for managing pain. Now in its fourth edition, it is by far the best and most up-to-date step-by-step pain management manual on the market. Dr. Caudill’s time-tested program really works. Chock-full of practical advice and tools drawn from years of clinical experience, this is an invaluable resource for everyone who wants to take back control of their life."--Robert N. Jamison, PhD, Departments of Anesthesia and Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School "With wisdom and compassion, the fourth edition of Managing Pain builds on its timeless core with new insights from emerging research. I have been referring to and highly recommending this book for years. It can help you feel and do better, thrive despite the persistence of pain, and harness the power of the human spirit to restore joy and hope."--Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, clinical nurse specialist for pain relief, Massachusetts General Hospital "If you suffer from chronic pain, this book is an absolute must! It not only addresses practical issues, but also respectfully acknowledges and addresses the heavy emotional burden. Dr. Caudill's book is our most powerful tool for clients with chronic pain."--Maureen Theberge, RPsych, and Diana Gudim, RPsych, Viewpoint Counselling Psychology, Calgary, Canada "When I first began using the program described in this compassionate book more than 20 years ago, I was suffering from migraine headaches that left me incapacitated--barely able to care for my family or myself. The program alleviated my anxiety and emotional stress and taught me ways to decrease my symptoms and function better. I continue to use the skills to this day."--Gerry R., Massachusetts "This book is a gem that has endured the test of time. Dr. Caudill doesn't promise a cure, but delivers a powerful message about how to reclaim a life interrupted by pain. She is the consummate clinician who lends a compassionate perspective to a very challenging medical problem."--Eileen Stuart-Shor, PhD, APRN, FAAN, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston; nurse practitioner, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center "Anyone who applies the principles in this unique book will have improved function and quality of life. The updated fourth edition is now even better. I recommend this book to almost all of my patients with chronic pain."--Gilbert J. Fanciullo, MD, MS, Director, Pain Management Center, Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center "I appreciated the tangible tools in this workbook. It was so positive and productive for me to learn how to track my symptoms and identify patterns, and to try the effective techniques Dr. Caudill explains."--Dawna C., New Hampshire -Table of Contents- Foreword, Herbert Benson - Preface - Before You Begin: How This Book Can Help You 1. Beginning to Take Control of Your Pain 2. Understanding Pain 3. The Mind–Body Connection 4. The Body–Mind Connection 5. The Power of the Mind 6. Adopting Healthy Attitudes 7. Nutrition and Pain 8. Effective Communication 9. Effective Problem Solving 10. The End of the Beginning Appendix A. Common Chronic Pain Conditions Appendix B. Complementary Alternative Medicine Appendix C. Working Comfortably at a Computer, Nancy L. Josephson Appendix D. Managing Osteoarthritis Pain with Medicines: A Review of the Research for Adults Appendix E. Electronic Resources Appendix F. Worksheets and Other Materials Bibliography Index About the Author List of Audio TracksAudio downloads: Ocean Sounds (19:57) Safe Place (21:47) Pain Control (21:21)
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Guilford Publications Evaluation Essentials Third Edition
Book SynopsisBeloved for its conversational style and reliable advice, this text is now in a revised and updated third edition, reflecting key developments in evaluation. It includes expanded coverage of equity and social justice issues, values and cost analysis, visualizing qualitative data with software, and more. Twenty-six concise chapters, or sessions, give students, applied researchers, and program administrators a solid foundation for conducting or using evaluations. Covering both quantitative and qualitative methods, the book emphasizes fostering evaluation use. It shows how to build collaborative relationships with users; formulate answerable evaluation questions; deal with contingencies that might alter the traditional sequence of an evaluation; and collect, analyze, and report data. Student-friendly features throughout the sessions include titles written as questions, bulleted recaps, Thinking Ahead and Next Steps pointers, cautionary notes, and annotated suggestions for furthe
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Paragon House Publishers Tarot of the Future: Raising Spiritual
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£22.46
Good Books The Little Book of Strategic Peacebuilding: A
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Sounds True Past Forward
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£16.99
Taylor & Francis The Social Psychology of Aggression 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this textbook provides a thoroughly revised, updated and expanded overview of social psychological research on aggression.The first part of the book covers the definition and measurement of aggression, presents major theories and examines the development of aggression. It also covers the role of situational factors in eliciting aggression, and the impact of using violent media.The second part of the book focuses on specific forms and manifestations of aggression. It includes chapters on aggression in everyday life, sexual aggression and domestic violence against children, intimate partners and elders. There are two new chapters in this part addressing intergroup aggression and terrorism. The concluding chapter explores strategies for reducing and preventing aggression.The book will be essential reading for students and researchers in psychology and related disciplines. It will also be of interest to practitioners working with aggressive ind
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Martino Fine Books Civilization and Its Discontents
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£9.55
Karnac Books The Truth about Trauma and Dissociation:
Book SynopsisAn accessible and sensitive guide to the key concepts involved when working with people who have experienced trauma and dissociation, this book covers all degrees of trauma: complex, childhood attachment ruptures, sexual abuse, torture, war, and even the coronavirus pandemic. Through this compassionate and intelligent work, Valerie Sinason shows us what is needed to understand some of the worst possible experiences without a loss of feelings.
£18.04
Karnac Books Present with Suffering: Being with the Things
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Librarie Philosophique J. Vrin Les Formes Fondamentales de la Presence Humaine
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£21.00
Daimon Verlag Was C G Jung a Mystic?: and Other Essays
Book SynopsisC G Jung, the father of analytical psychology, explored the realms of thought and intuition. He devoted many years to an in-depth study of alchemy and closely observed the range of the occult; he was interested in anthropology and in nuclear physics. He liked to consider himself a scientist.
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Planeta Publishing Corp Optimismo Práctico La Mentalidad Basada En La Ciencia Que Impulsará Tu Salud Felicidad Resiliencia Y Longevidad Practical Optimism
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Editorial Terracota Haz-Siendo Gestalt: Esquemas Para El Trabajo
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£14.96
Editorial Terracota Psicoterapia Corporal: Bases Teóricas de la
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£14.96
Editorial Terracota La Experiencia En Gestalt: Jean-Marie Delacroix
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£16.76
Prh Grupo Editorial Una fortaleza en tu mente Conquista tu salud
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£14.65
Herder & Herder El Contacto, El Remedio, La Palabra
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£29.88
Editorial Kairos Mensaje urgente a las mujeres
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