Psychology Books

Book SynopsisOutcomes measures are tests used to assess a client's improvement after treatment and overall satisfaction with mental health services. Outcomes measures are rapidly becoming the next wave of managed mental health care.Table of ContentsOutcomes Management in Managed Behavioral Healthcare. CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PRACTITIONERRESEARCH. Defining and Measuring Clinical and Utilization Outcomes. Consumer Satisfaction. Methods of Outcome Management. Consumer Characteristics and Outcomes. Using Outcomes to Improve Quality. Implementation: Barriers and the Strategies to Overcome Them. EXAMPLES FROM BEHAVIOR HEALTHCARE SERVICE SECTORS. Examples from Acute Psychiatric Services. Examples of Outcomes Management in Outpatient Services. Examples from Substance Abuse Treatment Services. Examples from Services for Children and Adolescents. Examples from Community-Based Services and Systems of Care. Appendix. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive theoretical and practical presentation on theassessment and treatment of adult children of alcoholics. In Treating Adult Children of Alcoholics, renowned psychologist,researcher, and author Stephanie Brown develops an in-depth,integrated theory linking childhood experiences with an alcoholicparent to developmental difficulties. She emphasizes the importanceof the traumatic family environment and provides rich clinicaldescriptions, linking systems theory and literature of thehandicapped to the experience of children of alcoholics. Dr. Brown connects environmental issues with individualdevelopment. She details the defensive maneuvers required to copewith an alcoholic parent and explores their impact on thedevelopment of the self. Finally, she outlines the process ofrecovery, continuing to emphasize the link between environment andindividual development. She traces the recovery process from itsfirst step--admitting parental alcoholism--through thereconstrTable of ContentsTHE ALCOHOLIC FAMILY. The Children of Alcoholics. The Alcoholic Family Environment. Interactions, Patterns, and Adaptations. THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL ALCOHOLISM ON INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT. Trauma and Defensive Adaptations. The Impact of Parental Alcoholism on Attachment. The Impact of Parental Alcoholism on Identity Formation. THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY. The Process of Recovery: Theory. Preparation for Recovery: Drinking and Transition. Early Recovery. Ongoing Recovery. What Is Progress: Growing Up, Growing Out, and Coming Home. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisHealing East & West Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology. A magnificent volume that blends both intellectual and spiritualapproaches to create a new vision of healing. It belongs in thelibraries of all those interested in the healing process.--JoanBorysenko, Ph.D., President, Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc. An excellent resource for information regarding the variety ofhealing modalities. The contributors write with expertise andpresent with inspiration the necessary information. Science,spirituality, and mysticism are all well-represented in this manualof healing.--Bernie Siegel, M.D., Author of Love, Medicine, andMiracles. A richly interesting and enjoyable book that successfullyintegrates a multicultural approach to healing . . . a substantialbook, well-researched and clearly written by its manycontributors.--Complementary Medical Research. A solid contribution to a dialogue that is rapidly coming toattract the attention . . . of the mainstream of Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: EASTERN PERSPECTIVES. yurveda: The Science of Long Life in Contemporary Perspective (C.Crawford). Chinese Medicine: The Law of Five Elements (D. Pachuta). Mind, Disease, and Health in Tibetan Medicine (M. Epstein & L.Rapgay). Sufism: The Way to Universal Self (A. Arasteh & A.Sheikh). On Being Natural: Two Japanese Approaches to Healing (D.Reynolds). WESTERN PERSPECTIVES. Hypnosis: Historical and Social Psychological Aspects (L. Bertrand& N. Spanos). The Importance of Modern Physics for Modern Medicine (L.Dossey). TOWARD INTEGRATION. Meditation East and West (S. Ramaswami & A. Sheikh). Toward a Synthesis of Eastern and Western Psychologies (R.Walsh). Contributors. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisA revised and concise guide to the latest thoughts and findings on Tourette''s Syndrome Edited by two of the leading international authorities on Tourette''s Syndrome and tic-related, obsessive-compulsive disorders, Tourette''s Syndrome is the most up-to-date edited reference covering this neuropsychiatric disorder and related disorders from a variety of perspectives. Featuring contributors from the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, this volume introduces a groundbreaking developmental framework for understanding Tourette''s-defined by persistent motor and vocal tics and frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, and attentional difficulties-and maps out the diagnosis, genetics, manifestations, and treatment. Reflecting more than 25 years of research, this comprehensive resource describes the major categories of disorders (TS, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities) as well as the strengthsTrade Review"...an excellent guide..." (Ageing & Society, Vol 20, 2000)Table of ContentsINDIVIDUALS, SYMPTOMS, AND DIAGNOSES. Tics and Tic Disorders (J. Leckman, et al.). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression (R. King, et al.). Phenomenology and Natural History of Tic-Related ADHD and Learning Disabilities (J. Walkup, et al.). Neuropsychological Findings (R. Schultz, et al.). Peer Acceptance and Adaptive Functioning (E. Dykens, et al.). Differential Diagnosis (K. Towbin, et al.). Beyond the Diagnosis-Darwinian Perspectives on Pathways to Successful Adaptation (J. Leckman & D. Cohen). CAUSES AND DETERMINANTS. Evolving Models of Pathogenesis (J. Leckman & D. Cohen). Epidemiological Studies (A. Zohar, et al.). Genetic Vulnerability (D. Pauls, et al.). Environmental Risk and Protective Factors (B. Peterson, et al.). Neuroanatomical Circuitry (B. Peterson, et al.). Neurochemical and Neuropeptide Systems (G. Anderson, et al.). PARTNERSHIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST OF TOURETTE'S. Yale Approach to Assessment and Treatment (J. Leckman, et al.). Selection and Use of Diagnostic and Clinical Rating Instruments (L. Scahill, et al.). Comprehensive Psychological and Educational Assessments (A. Carter, et al.). Psychosocial and Behavioral Treatments (R. King, et al.). Recommendations for Teachers (A. Carter, et al.). Pharmacological and Other Somatic Approaches to Treatment (L. Carpenter, et al.). Role of Voluntary Organizations in Clinical Care, Research, and Public Policy (K. Taubert). Appendices. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis book is based on the premise that counseling and psychotherapy services are useful and effective interventions with the mental retardation and borderline populations. The chapters focus on issues relevant to intervention (assessment, characteristics of emotional problems), specific techniques and adaptations of techniques for use with this population. The outstanding contributors are all scholars and practitioners with experience in working with individuals with mental retardation and borderline intelligence. The volume provides a comprehensive overview of issues and applications and will serve as the standard counseling and therapy reference work in this area.Table of ContentsIssues in Counseling and Psychotherapy (H. Prout & D.Strohmer). An Overview of Psychopathology (J. Sevin & J. Matson). Assessment in Counseling and Psychotherapy (H. Prout & D.Strohmer). Individual Counseling Approaches (H. Prout & R. Cale). Individual Behavioral Counseling Approaches (D. Strohmer & P.Spengler). Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (D. Brown). Family Interventions (H. Cobb & W. Gunn). Vocational Counseling with Persons with Mental Retardation (E.Levinson, et al.). Index.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to help educators increase their proficiency in analyzing and teaching writing to students with learning disabilities. The text is organized into nine chapters. The first is the introductory chapter, the second provides a review of the various components of written language and the types of difficulties that students may have with handwriting, spelling, usage, vocabulary and text structure. The third chapter provides an overview of the writing process approach. The fourth chapter reviews the legal protections and various accommodations to which students are entitled. Chapters five, six and seven contain summaries of instructional strategies that may be used to enhance student performance in the areas of handwriting, basic skills and written expression. The eighth chapter presents analyses of writing samples from students in first-through eighth-grade levels that are reviewed within a diagnostic-prescriptive format. Chapter nine contains writing samples with Table of ContentsComponents of Written Language. Writing Process Approach. Accommodations and Modifications. Handwriting. Basic Skills. Written Expression. Analysis of Writing Samples. Additional Writing Samples. Appendices. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisProvides a systematic approach to writing psychological reports for optimal clarity, thoroughness, and impact A clinical report should have all the clarity and precision of a military dispatch. Unfortunately, as anyone who deals with psychological reports knows, this is almost never the case.Table of ContentsResearch on Reports. The Implicit Contract Between Reader and Writer. The Expository Process Model. Reporting Models and Linguistic Styles. The Report in Context. Organization and Content of the Report. Special Problems in the Specialties. Existing Research and Future Needs. Appendices. Glossary. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is for the tens of thousands of parents desperate for practical information on how they can help their underachieving children do better academically.Table of ContentsLEARNING PROBLEMS AND YOUR CHILD. The Building Blocks of Learning. Assessing Your Child's Learning Skills. FOUNDATIONAL BLOCKS: THE LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM. Attention and Impulse Control. Emotions and Behavior. Self-Esteem. The Learning Environment at School and at Home. THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LEARNING. Your Child's Motor Skills. The Mechanics of Reading and Spelling. Reading Comprehension and Writing. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division. Math Problem Solving. Conclusion: Final Words for the Journey. Appendices. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisFrom childhood onward, men appear to be at risk. Infant males are more likely to undergo complications during labor and delivery and to have more birth defects. Boys often manifest behavioral difficulties and learning disabilities in elementary school.Table of ContentsTREATMENT MODALITIES. The Trauma of Oedipus: Toward a New Psychoanalytic Psychotherapyfor Men (W. Pollack). Desperately Seeking Language: Understanding, Assessing, andTreating Normative Male Alexithymia (R. Levant). Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Men (T. Mooney). Group Therapy for Traditional Men (G. Brooks). Reluctant Men in Couples Therapy: Corralling the Marlboro Man (J.Shay & C. Maltas). Men in the Family: A Family System's Approach to Treating Men (R.Lazur). ENDURING PROBLEMS, NEW SOLUTIONS. Mourning, Melancholia, and Masculinity: Recognizing and TreatingDepression in Men (W. Pollack). Men's Shame and Trauma in Therapy (S. Krugman). Gender Role Stress and Male Erectile Disorder (L. Morris). Confronting AND Treating Empathic Disconnection in Violent Men (D.Lisak). BROADENING THE SPECTRUM. Treating Anger in African American Men (A. Franklin). Being Gay and Being Male: Psychotherapy with Gay and Bisexual Men(S. Schwartzberg & L. Rosenberg). When Women Treat Men: Female Therapists/Male Patients (M.Potash). Index.

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Book SynopsisPraise for Serious Mental Illness and the Family Serious Mental Illness and the Family is unique in building assessment, intervention, and collaborative strategies around specific types of clinical cases and life scenarios. The book will be an invaluable aid to mental health professionals working with severely ill clients and their families. --Harriet P. Lefley, PhD Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Miami School of Medicine Dr. Marsh is very knowledgeable about families, yet is also very compassionate in her approach to the experience of families who are frequently traumatized by a mental illness in a family member. Professionals who work with families of people with mental illness will find [this] book extremely helpful in their work..a rich source of information. --LeRoy Spaniol, PhD Executive Publisher, The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Dr. Diane Marsh has given the mental health field yet another brilliant resource..any psychiatric service provider Table of ContentsBACKGROUND. Working With Families. Foundations of Professional Practice. FAMILY EXPERIENCES AND NEEDS. The Family Experience of Mental Illness. Life Span Perspectives. The Family Adaptation Process. Developing Family and Personal Action Plans. FAMILY INTERVENTIONS. Family Intervention Strategies: Family Consultation. Family Intervention Strategies: Information, Skills, andSupport. Family Interventions: Psychotherapy. Coping with Challenges. WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS. Working With Parents. Working With Spouses. Working With Siblings. Working With Offspring. Model Programs for Families. Notes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative book based on edited and updated speeches given at The Annual Congress on the Psychology of Investing at Harvard University explores the intricate connection between psychology and investment.Trade Review"This compendium does an excellent job of analyzing the important, but understudied, psychological forces in individual investing. It includes provocative discussions of topics such as the asymmetries between buy and sell decisions, the differential reactions to earnings surprises, and the emotional dynamics of momentum investing." -Robert C. Pozen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Management and Research Company "If everyone were perfect, profits form investing would not exist. The collective insights gained from The Psychology of Investing provide invaluable clues to imperfect human behavior and how to exploit it in the financial markets." -Arnold S. Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer, Martingale Asset Management, L.P. "In the irrational world of finance, this book uses psychology to see beyond the myth of the 'rational investor.' This clear, easy-to-follow lesson in behavioral economics is truly a shining example of mind over money." -Thomas G. Gutheil, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "The contributors break new ground in addressing the complexities of investing from the perspectives of Personality Theory, Behavioral Finance, Organizational Psychology, Statistical Analysis, as well as through the eyes of the savvy market analyst. Eminently readable and technically sophisticated, this volume should stimulate more research into the world of money, markets, and motivations." -Robert W. Siroka, PhD, ABPP, Director, Center for the Pyschosocial Study of Financial Behavior, NYCTable of ContentsInvestor Overreaction (D. Dreman). The Emotions of Risk (R. Geist). Why It Is So Difficult to Sell (D. Cassidy). The Psychology of Picking Stocks (M. Stichnoth). Psychopathology of Everyday Investing (J. Schott). Mindsets on Wall Street (S. Hayes). Diagnosis Before Investment (H. Levinson). Momentum Strategies (L. Chan, et al.). The Misuse of Past-Performance Data (M. Hulbert). Tilting the Investment Odds in Your Favor (S. Halpern). The Stock Market Hysteria Still to Come (B. Chapman). Index.

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Book SynopsisKeynote: This 4-volume set offers comprehensive coverage of children''s psychological development during the critical early years of life. Infancy--which is defined as the period from birth to 18 months of age--is the single most critical stage in cognitive and socioemotional development. The comprehensive WAIMH Handbook of Infant Mental Health offers the first thorough interdisciplinary analysis of the biopsychosocial factors that impact normal and abnormal infant mental development. Assembled under the auspices of the leading international organization in infant development--the World Association of Infant Mental Health--this ground-breaking four-volume reference offers a state-of-the-art overview of the field by the world''s leading researchers, clinicians, and scholars.Trade Review"...an impressive collection of information...""...will serve as amajor resource for clinicians, researchers, scholars and studentsof human development in the years to come." (Int Jnl of AdolescentMedicine & Health, 13th January 2000)Table of ContentsChild Care, Parenting, and Public Policy (B. Ablon & S.Bemporad). Parenting Toddlers: Developmental and Clinical Considerations (A.Lieberman & A. Slade). The Emotional Lives of African American Parents in TheirInterpretations of Emotions of Infants (M. Lewis). Why Poverty Matters for Young Children: Implications for Policy (J.Brooks-Gunn, et al.). Understanding Parenting: Contributions of Attachmnent Theory andResearch (L. Berlin & J. Cassidy). The Story of Mothers who are Difficult to Engage in PreventionPrograms (S. Spieker, et al.). Parenting Infants (M. Bornstein). Prebirth Parent Characteristics and Early Family Development (C.Heinicke). Fathering Infants (W. Horn). Intuitive Parenting (H. Papousek). Toward an Integrated Theory of Maternal Caregiving (J. Solomon& C. George). Exploring Triangular Relationships in Infancy (E.Fivaz-Depeursinge, et al.). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisKeynote: This 4-volume set offers comprehensive coverage of children's psychological development during the critical early years of life. Infancy--which is defined as the period from birth to 18 months of age--is the single most critical stage in cognitive and socioemotional development.Trade Review"...an impressive collection of information...""...will serve as amajor resource for clinicians, researchers, scholars and studentsof human development in the years to come." (Int Jnl of AdolescentMedicine & Health, 13th January 2000)Table of ContentsForeword xiiiYvon Gauthier Preface xviiJoy D. Osofsky and Hiram E. Fitzgerald 1 Ecological Perspectives on Developmental Risk 1 2 Remembering, Repeating, and Working Through: Lessons From Attachment-Based Interventions 35Byron Egeland, Nancy S. Weinfield, Michelle Bosquet, and Valerie K. Cheng 3 Attachment Disorders of Infancy 91Charles H. Zeanah, Neil W. Boris, Sudha Bakshi, and Alicia F. Lieberman 4 Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Parental Alcohol Use and Abuse 123Hiram E. Fitzgerald, Leon I Puttler, Eun Young Mun, and Robert A. Zucker 5 Infants and Violence: Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment 161Joy D. Osofsky 6 Infant Mental Health Perspectives on Peer Play Psychotherapy for Symptomatic, At-Risk, and Disordered Young Children 197Rebecca Shahmoon-Shanok 7 Child Maltreatment in the Early Years of Life 255Dante Cicchetti and Sheree L. Toth 8 Preterm Infants Benefit From Early Interventions 295Maria Hernandez-Reif and Tiffany Field 9 Perinatal Loss: Parental Grieving, Family Impact, and Intervention Services 327Robert J. Harmon, Nancy S. Plummer, and Karen A. Frankel 10 Adolescent Mothers and Their Children 369Tom Luster and Holly Brophy-Herb 11 Persistent Crying, Parenting, and Infant Mental Health 415Mechthild Papousek 12 Infant Depression and Withdrawal: Clinical Assessment 455Antoine Guedeney 13 Infant Mental Health and Social Policy 485Emily Fenichel 14 An Attachment Theory Perspective on Early Influences on Development and Social Inequalities in Health 521Peter Fonagy and Anna Higgitt Author Index 579 Subject Index 597

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Book SynopsisAn estimated 3-5% of all individuals who gamble will become compulsive gamblers. This "invisible addiction" can be financially and emotionally devastating to both the gambler and his/her family. This timely clinical manual explains why gambling is on the rise and the factors which distinguish recreational and compulsive gamblers.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Gambling and Gambling Disorders. Paradigms of Problem Gambling Behavior. The Phenomenology of Gambling. Etiologies and Maintenance of Gambling Disorders: A BriefReview. Treatment for Pathological Gambling: Inpatient Programs andGamblers Anonymous. A Multiphasic Model of Outpatient Treatment. Working Strategies for Treatment Success: The Pragmatics of Therapyfor Abusive and Addicted Gamblers. Assessment of Gambling and Gambling-Related PsychologicalDisturbances. Chaos Theory, Gambling, and Addictions: Speculations on New Methodsof Nonlinear Treatment. Family Systems Therapy: Treating the Patient and the System. Epilogue: Considerations for Future Research andInterventions. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis text presents and critically evaluates the scientific and empirical status of Beck's revised cognitive theory and therapy of depression, and discusses future directions for it. This work documents the past, present, and future of this treatment strategy.Trade Review"impressive volume ..will be invaluable to researchers indepression" (Behaviour Research & Therapy, No.39, 2001)Table of ContentsDepressive Symptoms and Disorders: Diagnostic and ConceptualConsiderations. The Origins of Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Depression: AHistorical Overview. The Philosophical and Theoretical Basis of Cognitive Theory. The Cognitive Theory of Depression. Descriptive Hypotheses: Negative Cognition in Depression. Descriptive Hypotheses: The Role of Negative Cognition inDepression. Descriptive Hypotheses: Selective Information Processing inDepression. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the StabilityHypothesis. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the Diathesis-StressHypotheses. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the SecondaryHypotheses. Cognitive Theory of Depression: Overview and FutureDirections. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisDozens of compelling case studies drawn from two decades of theFamily Therapy Networker. The most widely read magazine in the mental health field, theaward-winning Family Therapy Networker is recognized as aprovocative forum for examining the latest innovations and findingsin the field. Drawing together two decades of the Networker''spopular case studies and commentaries, this book vividlyillustrates the art of psychotherapy as practiced by the nation''sleading authorities on couples and family therapy. In addition tothe full text of the cases, The Art of Psychotherapy also offersstudy questions to stimulate thought and discussion, making thistext an ideal teaching tool. Organized by treatment population to make it easy to reference, thecases explore everything from couples issues (After the Affair:Turning Down the Temperature) to working with children (GenderIdentity Issues: The Boy Who Loved Catwoman) to the uniquechallenges of therapy in the ''90s (Recovered MemoriTable of ContentsCouples Issues. Working with Children. Psychotherapy and Modern Life. The Tools of the Trade. The Impossible Case.

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Book SynopsisI don''t even help [my children] with their homework in the evening because I''m in the chat rooms, and I don''t help put them to bed because I don''t realize how late it is. I also don''t help them get ready for school in the morning like I used to do because I''m checking my e-mail. And I just can''t stop myself.-Raymond, an Internet addict. Internet addiction is real. Like alcoholism, drug addiction, or compulsive gambling, it has devastating effects on the lives of addicts and their families: divorce, job loss, falling productivity at work, failure in school, and, in extreme cases, criminal behavior. The problem has already reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and the number of netaholics continues to grow rapidly as more households and businesses go on-line. Yet, until now, no one from the mental health community has come forward with a specific description of Internet addiction and its effects or a strategy for treatment and recovery. In Caught in Table of ContentsThe Dark Side of Cyberspace. The Terminal Time Warp. Profiles of On-Lineaholics. The Faceless Community. Cyberwindows: Victims of Terminal Love. Parents, Kids, and a Technological Time Bomb. Fraternities of Netheads. No Work Today-Everybody's Gone Surfin'. Staying on Track. Epilogue. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisEdward E. Jones (1926-1993) was one of the most influential social psychologists of the twentieth century. This volume collects for the first time his most important works, including his seminal papers on the correspondence bias, the actor-observer effect, impression management strategies, and more. An introduction by Daniel Gilbert, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, provides a context for understanding Jones'' important contributions to social psychology. This collection is appropriate for supplemental reading in a graduate seminar on social psychology, social cognition, or person perception. It is also the perfect accompaniment to the other two texts in Wiley''s social psychology series: Social Beings: A Core Motives to Social Psychology by Dr. Susan Fiske and The Selected Works of R.B. Zajonc by R.B. Zajonc.Table of Contents* (Articles on the followingtopics) * DEDICATION / FORWARD / NOTES & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS * THE PENETRATION OF ACTION * Inferential Goals * Attribution Theory * Social Cognition * INFERENTIAL ANOMALIES * Correspondance Bias * The Actor-Observer Effect * Order Effects * Ingroups and Outgroups * THE ORCHESTRATION OF ACTION * Strategic Self-Presentation * Self-Handicapping * SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AS SCIENCE * BIBLIOGRAPHY OF E. E. JONES

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Book SynopsisEach year, hundreds of thousands of people who are actually suffering from common medical conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, Lyme disease, and even poor nutrition, are misdiagnosed with psychiatric disorders. The tragedy is, what Prozac won't fix, penicillin often can.Table of ContentsTyphus, Tattoos, and Waterbeds. The Psychiatric Bible and the Dangers of Misdiagnosis. Bad Medicine. Prescription Junkies. What's Really Wrong with You? Talk Soup Can Make You Sick. How to Protect Yourself, and Those You Love, from Misdiagnosis. "But I'm Not a Patient!" Where Do We Go From Here? References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAuthor of the best-selling Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Third Edition brings together the leading experts in neuropsychology to provide a complete overview of the field.Table of ContentsOVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION TO NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment (G. Groth-Marnat). Neuropsychological Assessment: Contexts for Contemporary Clinical Practice (A. Stringer & M. Nadolne). Overview of Neurology (M. Selby). The Assessment Interview in Clinical Neuropsychology (R. Sbordone). TEST BATTERIES IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales (G. Groth-Marnat, et al.). The Wechsler Memory Scales (M. Franzen & G. Iverson). The Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery (D. Broshek & J. Barth). The Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (C. Golden, et al.). FREQUENTLY USED TESTS ACCORDING TO FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS. Learning and Memory (E. Helms). Language and Academic Abilities (B. Johnstone, et al.). Attention (J. Ponsford). Visuoconstructive Abilities (P. Lacks). The Executive Functions of the Brain (R. Sbordone). Assessment of Emotional Functioning with the MMPI-2 (C. Gass). INTEGRATION OF TEST RESULTS. Neuropsychological Assessment and Treatment Planning (C. Lemsky). Report Writing in Clinical Neuropsychology (M. Williams & T. Boll). Appendix. Glossary. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive review of psychopathology in older adults combining theory, research, and practice The tremendous growth of the aging population has dramatically increased the importance of clinical geropsychology as a major area of research, theory, and practice.Trade Review"This is an excellent book." (Contemporary Psychology, Feb2003)Table of ContentsIntroduction to Clinical Issues (S. Zarit & D. Haynie). The Normal Aging Process (S. Whitbourne). Assessment of Older Adult Psychopathology (B. Edelstein, etal.). Personality Disorders (D. Segal, et al.). Anxiety in Older Adults (F. Scogin, et al.). Mood Disorders in Older Adults (D. King & H. Markus). Sexual Dysfunctions in Later Life (C. Avina, et al.). Schizophrenia and Related Disorders (S. Meeks). Dementia (J. Corey-Bloom). Suicide (P. Duberstein & Y. Conwell). Substance Abuse Disorders (E. Lisansky-Gomberg). Insomnia in Older Adults (B. Riedel & K. Lichstein). General Principles of Therapy (G. Hinrichsen & L.Dick-Sisken). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive reference, edited by one of the leading experts in the field, assimilates the newest and most effective treatment techniques for the personality disorders. Each chapter is written by scholars in the leading theoretical models: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Humanistic, and Integrative.Trade Review"An excellent resource." (CHOICE: Vol.42, No.03; November 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Editor. Contributors. SECTION ONE: ETIOLOGY, THEORY, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, AND ASSESSMENT. 1. Classification, Prevalence, and Etiology of Personality Disorders: Related Issues and Controversy (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). 2. Psychopathologic Assessment Can Usefully Inform Therapy: A View from the Study of Personality (Theodore Millon and Seth D. Grossman). 3. The Relevance of Theory in Treating Personality Dysfunction (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). 4. Assessing the Dimensions of Personality Disorder (Philip Erdberg). 5. Borderline Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Organization: Psychopathology and Psychotherapy (Otto F. Kernberg). 6. Personality Disorder or Relational Disconnection? (Judith V. Jordan). 7. Sociocultural Factors in the Treatment of Personality Disorders (Joel Paris). SECTION TWO: CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT MODELS. 8. Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) for Individuals with Personality Disorder (Lorna Smith Benjamin). 9. Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders (James Pretzer). 10. The Treatment of Personality Adaptations Using Redecision Therapy (Vann S. Joines). 11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy of Severe Personality Disorders (Clive J. Robins and Cedar R. Koons). 12. Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (Hanna Levenson). 13. Close Process Attention in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Frank Knoblauch). 14. Application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to Personality Disorders (Philip Manfield and Francine Shapiro). SECTION THREE BROADENING THE SCOPE OF TREATMENT: SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND SETTINGS. 15. Pharmacotherapy of Personality Disorders (Robert Grossman). 16. Day Treatment of Personality Disorders (John S. Ogrodniczuk and William E. Piper). 17. Residential Treatment of Personality Disorders: The Containing Function (Barri Belnap, Cuneyt Iscan, and Eric M. Plakun). 18. Treatment of Personality Disorders with Co-occurring Substance Dependence: Dual Focus Schema Therapy (Samuel A. Ball). 19. Personality-Guided Therapy for Treating Medical Patients (Ellen A. Dornelas). 20. The Role of Trauma, Memory, Neurobiology, and the Self in the Formation of Personality Disorders (Mark R. Elin). SECTION FOUR: EXPANDING THE RANGE OF TREATMENT: CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ELDERLY MODELS. 21. Treatment of Dramatic Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Efrain Bleiberg). 22. Treatment of Personality Disorders in Older Adults: A Community Mental Health Model (Rosemary Snapp Kean, Kathleen M. Hoey, and Stephen L. Pinals). SECTION FIVE: RESEARCH FINDINGS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES. 23. Empirical Research on the Treatment of Personality Disorders (Paul Crits-Christoph and Jacques P. Barber). 24. Toward a Unified Model of Treatment for Personality Dysfunction (Jeffrey J. Magnavita). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisAn unparalleled resource for accurately diagnosing an array of childhood problems Psychodiagnostic Assessment of Children: Dimensional and Categorical Approaches provides comprehensive guidelines for assessing and diagnosing a broad spectrum of childhood disorders.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Contributors. Chapter 1. Classification and Diagnosis Concepts (R. Kamphaus, et al.). Chapter 2. Interpretation of Findings (R. Kamphaus). Chapter 3. Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability (J. Campbell). Chapter 4. Learning Disabilities (R. Kamphaus). Chapter 5. Autism Spectrum Disorders (J. Campbell) Chapter 6. Depressive Disorders (J. Campbell). Chapter 7. Anxiety Disorders (J. Campbell). Chapter 8. Traumatic Brain Injury (J. Bloom, et al.). Chapter 9. Eating and Feding Disorders (K. Moon & J. Campbell). Chapter 10. Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Subtypes (M. García-Barrera & R. Kamphaus). Chapter 11. Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (C. James & J. Campbell). Chapter 12. Assessment and Diagnosis of Substance Use in Childhood and Adolescence (M. VanDeventer & R. Kamphaus). Chapter 13. Cluster of Child Adjustment (E. Dowdy, et al.). References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisMaster the essential statistical skills used in social and behavioral sciences Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences distills the overwhelming amount of material covered in introductory statistics courses into a handy, practical resource for students and professionals.Table of ContentsSeries Preface. One. Descriptive Statistics. Two. Introduction to Null Hypothesis Testing. Three. The Two-Group t II Test. Four. Correlation and Regression. Five. One-Way ANOVA and Multiple Comparisons. Six. Power Analysis. Seven. Factorial ANOVA. Eight. Repeated-Measures ANOVA. Nine. Nonparametric Statistics. Appendix A: Statistical Tables. Appendix B: Answers to Putting it into Practice Exercises. References. Annotated Bibliography. Index. Acknowledgments. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisEssentials of Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales(SB5) Assessment provides comprehensive instructions on optimal use of the Stanford-Binet, including helpful step-by-step administration, scoring, and interpretation guidelines. Using the popular Essentials format, this handy resource also covers test strengths and weaknesses, reliability, and validity, and describes clinical applications of its use. Students in courses on psychological assessment and appraisal will find this to be an indispensable tool to understanding and utilizing this popular measure of intelligence.Table of ContentsSeries Preface. One: Overview of the SB5 and Its History. Two: How to Administer the SB5. Three: How to Score the SB5. Four: How to Interpret the SB5. Five: Strengths and Weaknesses of the SB5. Six: Clinical Applications of the SB5. Seven: Illustrative Case Reports. Appendix A: SB5 Interpretive Worksheet: Seven-Step Interpretive Method. Appendix B: Tables of Definitions and Descriptions of Cognitive Abilities and Components of SB5 Factor Index and Subtest Scores. Appendix C: Suggested Areas of Qualitative Interpretation for the SB5. References. Annotated Bibliography. Index. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisUp-to-date coverage on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and obesity Featuring contributions from an international group of experts, the Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity is a broad-based resource that explores the major classifications of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.Table of ContentsPreface. PART I. EATING DISORDERS: ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA, AND BINGE EATING DISORDER. SECTION 1. ETIOLOGY, RISK, AND PREVENTION. Chapter 1. Genetic and Biological Risk Factors (Cynthia M. Bulik). Chapter 2. Risk Factors for Eating Disorders: An Evauation of the Evidence (Alison E. Field). Chapter 3. Eating Disorder Prevention Programs (Eric Stice & Emily Hoffman). SECTION 2. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. Chapter 4. Diagnosis and Classification of Eating Disorders (Debra L. Franko, et al.). Chapter 5. Assessment of Medical Status and Physical Factors (Claire Pomeroy). Chapter 6. Psychological Assessment of Eating Disorders and Related Features (Drew A. Anderson and Caroline A. Paulosky). SECTION 3. TREATMENT. Chapter 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder (Kathleen Pike, et al.). Chapter 8. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (Stacey Tantleff-Dunn, et al.). Chapter 9. Pharmacological Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (Martina de Zwaan, et al.). Chapter 10. Family Approaches for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa (James Lock). Chapter 11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders (Elizabeth Blocher McCabe, et al.). Chapter 12. Integrative Cognitive Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (Carol B. Peterson, et al.). Chapter 13. Feminist Therapy and Eating Disorders (Niva Piran, et al.). Chapter 14. Internet-Based Treatment Strategies (Andrew J. Winzelberg, et al.). Chapter 15. Impatient and Partial Hospital Approaches to the Treatment of Eating Disorders (Angela S. Guarda and Leslie J. Heinberg). PART II. OBESITY. SECTION 1. ETIOLOGY, RISK, AND PREVENTION. Chapter 16. Genetic and Biological Risk Factors (Mark B. Cope and David Allison). Chapter 17. The Toxic Environment and Obesity: Contribution and Cure (Kathryn E. Henderson and Kelly Brownell). Chapter 18. Psychosocial and Behavioral Consequences of Obesity (Diane Neumark-Sztainer and Jess Haines). SECTION 2. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. Chapter 19. Assessment of Medical Status and Physical Factors (M. Ammar Hatahet & Nikhil V. Dhurandhar). Chapter 20. Behavioral Assessment of Obesity (Suzanne Phelan and Thomas A. Wadden). SECTION 3. TREATMENT. Chapter 21. Treatment of Obesity I: Adult Obesity (David B. Sarwer, et al.). Chapter 22. Treatment of Obesity II: Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Jordana Cooperberg and Myles Faith). PART III. BODY IMAGE DISTURBANCES AND BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER. Chapter 23. Risk Factors for the Development of Body Image Disturbances (Eleanor H. Wertheim, et al.). Chapter 24. Assessment of Body Image Disturbances (Tiffany M. Stewart and Donald A. Williamson). Chapter 25. Treatment of Body Image Disturbances (Thomas F. Cash and Joshua I. Hrabosky). Chapter 26. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Roberto Olivardia). PART IV. SPECIAL TOPICS. Chapter 27. Sociocultural Aspects of Eating Disorders (Eileen P. Anderson-Fye and Anne E. Becker). Chapter 28. A Feminist Approach to Eating Disorders (Linda Smolak and Sarah K. Murnen). Chapter 29. Weight and Shape Concerns of Boys and Men (Marita P. McCabe and Lina A. Ricciardelli). Chapter 30. Eating Problems in Childhood and Adolescence (Dasha Nicholls). Chapter 31. Obesity and Body Image in Ethnically Diverse Children and Adolescents (Sonia Y. Ruiz, et al.). Chapter 32. Child Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders (Kevin M. Thompson and Stephen A. Wonderlich). Chapter 33. Media's Role in the Perpetuation and Prevention of Negative Body Image and Disorderd Eating (Michael Levine and Kristen Harrison). Chapter 34. Cosmetic Surgery and Cosmetic Medical Treatments (David B. Sarwer, et al.). Chapter 35. Future Directions in Eating Disorder and Obesity Research (Linda Smolak and Ruth Striegel-Moore). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisUsing pedagogical tools such as call-out boxes, "Test Yourself" questions, and case studies, this Essentials book provides step-by-step guidelines for effective supervision planning, goal setting, and evaluation, along with tips for giving constructive feedback and applying coaching strategies to motivate supervisees.Table of Contents1. Overview of Clinical Supervision. 2. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Supervision. 3. Models of Supervision. 4. Methods and Techniques of Supervision. 5. Planning for Supervision. 6. The Beginning Stage of Supervision. 7. The Intermediate Stage of Supervision. 8. The Advanced Stage of Supervision. 9. Mentoring and Advocacy.

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Book SynopsisReach children and families and help them navigate the child welfare system Case planning is one of the fundamental steps in working with dependent children, yet it is also one of the most challenging.Table of ContentsSeries Preface. One. Introduction. Two. Essentials of Protective Investigations. Three. Essentials of Child and Family Assessment. Four. Essentials of Case Planning. Five. Essentials of Foster Care. Six. Essentials of Specialized Care. Seven. Essentials of Reunification. Eight. Essentials of Adoption. Nine. Essentials of Independent Living. Ten. Essentials of Cultural Competence in Child Welfare Practice. References. Annotated Bibliography. Index. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisComplete coverage of the widely used 16PF?? measure of personality Essentials of 16PF?? Assessment is a valuable guide to administering, scoring, and interpreting this popular measure of normal personality.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Overview Chapter 2. How to Administer and Score the 16PF Questionnaire Chapter 3. The 16PF Questionnaire Scales Chapter 4. How to Interpret the 16PF Questionnaire Chapter 5. Strengths and Weaknesses of The 16PF Questionnaire Chapter 6. Career and Organizational Applications Chapter 7. Clinical and Counseling Applications Chapter 8. Illustrative Case Reports Appendix 1. Reports Generated from 16PF Scores

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Addictive Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment is a comprehensive, state-of-the art resource, featuring valuable contributions from a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in addictions studies. This unique compendium first defines addiction and examines its comorbidity with other problems.Trade Review“…an engaging and thought-provoking book…” (Journal of Mental Health, Vol.14, No.1, February 2005)Table of ContentsPART I: DEFINING ADDICTION. 1. The Nature of Addiction (David E. Smith and Richard B. Seymour). 2. Addiction Interaction Disorder (Patrick J. Carnes, Robert E. Murray, and Louis Charpentier). PART II: CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE. 3. Understanding and Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders (Arthur W. Blume). 4. Treating Substance Use Disorders (Jeanne L. Obert, Ahndrea Weiner, Janice Stimson, and Richard A. Rawson). PART III: COMPULSIVE GAMBLING. 5. Understanding and Diagnosing Compulsive Gambling (Linda Chamberlain). 6. Treating Compulsive and Problem Gambling (William G. McCown). PART IV: SEX ADDICTION. 7. Understanding and Diagnosing Sex Addiction (Jennifer P. Schneider). 8. Treating Sex Addiction (Robert Weiss). PART V: EATING DISORDERS. 9. Understanding and Diagnosing Eating Disorders (David M. Garner and Anna Gerborg). 10. Treating Eating Disorders (Jean Petrucelli). PART VI: WORKAHOLISM. 11. Understanding and Diagnosing Workaholism (Bryan E. Robinson and Claudia Flowers). 12. Treating Workaholism (Steven Berglas). PART VII: COMPULSIVE BUYING. 13. Understanding and Diagnosing Compulsive Buying (Helga Dittmar). 14. Treating Compulsive Buying (April Lane Benson and Marie Gengler). PART VIII: PUBLIC POLICY AND PREVENTION. 15. Public Policy on Addictive Disorders (Beau Kilmer and Robert J. MacCoun). 16. Preventing Addictive Disorders (Kenneth W. Griffin and Gilbert J. Botvin). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisNow in an accessible, affordable paperback. Over 1,200 entries in this edition, sixty percent of which are substantially revised or altogether new. Contributions from over seven hundred experts from around the world. Includes a bibliography of over 10,000 citations.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date examination of the most important topics in human sexuality. Psychological Perspectives on Human Sexuality offers a comprehensive and much-needed empirical examination of human sexuality.Table of ContentsBACKGROUND. Research in Human Sexuality (D. Wagstaff, et al.). Male Sexuality (W. Everaerd, et al.). Female Sexuality (W. Everaerd, et al.). CORE ISSUES. Issues of Transgender (S. Cole, et al.). Sexual Orientation (A. Ellis & R. Mitchell). Love Relationships (P. Regan). Sexual Fantasy and Erotica/Pornography: Internal and External Imagery (D. Byrne & J. Osland). DESEXUALIZED GROUPS. Disabled Sexual Partners (L. Mona & P. Sandor Gardos). Older Adult Sexuality (J. Kellett). ISSUES OF CULTURAL CONCERN. HIV/AIDS and Sexuality (M. Ross & L. Schonnesson). Adolescent Sexuality (R. Paikoff, et al.). Genital Surgery on Children below the Age of Consent (H. Lightfoot-Klein, et al.). Paraphilias (J. Feierman & L. Feierman). Sexuality and the Internet: The Next Sexual Revolution (A. Cooper, et al.). SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION. The Aftermath of Child Sexual Abuse: The Treatment of Complex Posttraumatic Stress Reactions (C. Courtois). Rape and Sexual Aggression (K. Calhoun & A. Wilson). Therapists' Sexual Feelings and Behaviors: Research, Trends, and Quandaries (K. Pope). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisPowerful. . . . The crisis [Torrey] delineates should stir any halfway sensitive human being to anger.--The New York Times Book Review Brilliant and remarkably detailed. . . . Dr. Torrey, our clearest and most informed voice for the mentally ill, offers his own insightful plan for a way out . . . of a healthcare scandal that remains one of America''s most enduring shames.--Phil Donahue. If President Clinton is looking for a worthy goal to accomplish in his second term, here''s one: Rescue the homeless mentally ill. It can be done. . . . Dr. E. Fuller Torrey . . . provides a five-year road map in Out of the Shadows.--New York Daily News. An important book . . . timely and very well written.--The New England Journal of Medicine. Controversial ideas, forcefully presented.--Kirkus Reviews Moving and vivid. . . . Torrey''s powerful prescription for change challenges conventional wisdom and political correctness. His searing caTable of ContentsPeople in the Shadows: The Many Faces of Mental Illness. Nowhere to Go: Homelessness and Mental Illness. Jails and Prisons. Walking Time Bombs: Violence and the Mentally Ill. Psychiatric Ghettos: Communities and Families. Looking Backward: Where We Have Been. New Initiatives in Funding. From Legal Folly to Common Sense: The Right to Get Well. From the Woody Allen Syndrome to Brain Disease. Looking Forward: Where We Should Be Going. Appendix. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Healing Journey offers guided journal entries to help individuals explore their feelings, their personal history, the facets of their personality, their interpersonal relationships, and their goals for the future. This sensitive and creative personal journal will give readers new insight into who they are and what they can be.Table of ContentsLearning to Speak to Yourself. Looking in the Mirror. Seeing Yourself in the World. Recording Your History. Charting Your Future: Finding Solutions and Solving Problems. CONCLUSION. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisThis new series of books uses guided journal entries to help readers define and explore life challenges and stages, past behaviors, and goals for the future. These informational and inspirational personal chronicles are designed to be used independently, or with the help of a therapist. Each Healing Journey: * Is written by professional therapists, and provides expert guidance on life problems, personal insight, and psychological change. * Includes dozens of guided journal entries directed toward helping readers get in touch with their feelings, conquer life''s hurdles, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. * Features an inviting format, with ample room for readers to complete their journal entries. A creative guidebook for couples seeking a deeper understanding of their relationship--JOHN GRAY, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, on The Healing Journey for Couples. By far thTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: EXPLORING YOUR RELATIONSHIP. A Promise to Each Other. Guided Writing. A Family Affair. What Sort of Couple Are We? Mapping Your Relationship. RECORDING YOUR HISTORY. Remembering the Day... The Ten-Minute Biography. Places in Our Lives. Free-Form History. DISCOVERING ONE ANOTHER. Face-to-Face: Here's Looking at You. An Important Possession. An Unlikely Possession. Five Crucial Flaws. SHARING PERSPECTIVES. Shifting Perspectives. Blind Spots. Changing Your Partner. What's on Your Mind? COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING. Feedback. Expressing Yourself. What's Bothering You? Surviving Tension. Find Solutions. INTIMACY. Exploring Intimacy. Staying Alive: Rediscovering Intimacy. Senseless Acts of Intimacy. THE END AND BEGINNING OF YOUR COUPLES JOURNEY. Your Relationship Map and Beyond. Conclusion. Acknowledgments. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisAn exhaustive reference for mental and behavioral health The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science provides psychologists, researchers, teachers, and students with a complete reference for the field. Comprehensive coverage includes diagnoses, assessment, scales, treatments, research, and more, including entries for influential psychologists and psychological organizations from around the globe. The Third Edition has been updated to reflect the growing impact of neuroscience and biomedical research, and contains over 1,200 entries across the four-volume set. This massive cache of information is an invaluable reference for anyone in the field.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgments. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Resorts: An Introduction. The Resort Guest. Recreational Amenities: Development and Management. Design Principles. Mountain-Based Resorts. Water-Based Resorts. Golf- and Tennis-Based Resorts. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT. Marketing the Resort Experience. Resort Operations. Resort Economics. GUEST ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING. Guest Activity Programming and Format. Program Management and Evaluation. SPA Development and Operations. The Future of Resorts. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Healing Journeys series-guiding you toward insight and growth. Providing guided journal entries, as well as important information about the grieving process, this inspirational workbook draws upon the healing power of writing to help people work through their loss.Table of ContentsEmbarking On Your Journey. A Road Map to Grief. Destination: Adjustment. Destination: Acceptance. Destination: Support. Destination: Sharing. Destination: Understanding Feelings. Destination: Coping With Feelings. Destination: Finding Meaning. Destination: Reflecting. Destination Recording Your Shared History. Destination: Remembrances and Commemorations. Destination: Resolving Unfinished Business. Destination: Seeing With New Eyes. Destination: Relationships. Destination: Moving On. As One Journey Ends, Another Begins. About the Author. Acknowledgments.

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Book SynopsisThe field of hypnotism has greatly evolved in recent years. Since the publication of the successful award-winning first edition of this book, some 1,200 research and clinical articles on hypnotism have been published in American journals alone and a multitude of related books have been written.Table of ContentsFOUNDATIONS: FACTS AND TECHNIQUES. Using Suggestion without Hypnosis. Suggestion and Suggestibility. The Induction of Hypnosis. "Hypnosis," The State. The Depth of Hypnosis and Related Matters. The Production of Hypnotic Phenomena. Autosuggestion and Self-Hypnotism. Additional Clarifications. CLINICAL HYPNOTISM AND OTHER APPLICATIONS. Introduction to Clinical Hypnotism and Other Applications. General Overview and Principles of Clinical Hypnotism. General Procedures in Clinical Hypnotism: Preparation of thePatient. Specific Procedures in Clinical Hypnotism: Anxiety and ItsTreatment. Specific Procedures in Clinical Hypnotism: Somatic and RelatedProblems. Specific Procedures in Clinical Hypnotism: Psychiatric andPsychological Problems. Nonclinical Applications of Hypnotism. Ericksonian Clinical Hypnotism. The Future of Hypnotism. For Further Reading. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisLike all complex living systems, a family, during its life course, proceeds through predictable stages of development. Yet every family is different, its uniqueness defined and continually redefined by an open-ended array of structural, biological, and sociocultural variables.Trade Review"A well conceived and worthwhile resource for the family therapy academic or practitioner." (The Family Journal, January 2002) "The expertise made available by the authors is both broad and deep. All hold clinical as well as scientific credentials. The editors' broad network was an important resource in recruiting authors. Bill Nichols and Mary Anne Pace-Nichols are long time authors, academicians, and leaders in the fields of family studies and MFT. Dorothy Becvar is a well-known leader and author. Gus Napier is near legend among MFT's as a result of the 'Family Crucible'. This group of Editors did an excellent job of organizing the authors' work into a text that fills a large gap in the literature." (Journal of Marriage and Family, Feb 02)Table of ContentsTHEORIES OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Family Development and Family TherapyW. Nichols and M. Pace-Nichols Evolutionary PsychologyW. DeKay The Limits of Change: Heredity, Temperament, and Family InfluencesJ. Efran and M. Green Human Development as a Process of Meaning Making and Reality ConstructionD. Becvar THE LARGER SOCIAL CONTEXT Socialization of Gender RolesC. Philpot The Development of Children and Families of Color: A Supplemental FrameworkK. Hardy and T. Loszloffy Socialization of Socioeconomic StatusM. Rank FAMILY STAGES, PATTERNS, PROCESSES, AND DYNAMICS Making a MarriageA. Napier Childless Married CouplesW. Nichols and M. Pace-Nichols Families with Young Children: A Developmental-Family Systems PerspectiveN. Kaslow, et al. The Midlife Family: Dealing with Adolescents, Young Adults, and the Marriage in TransitionE. Berman and A. Napier Aging and the Family: Dynamics and Therapeutic InterventionsA. Davey, et al. VARIATIONS IN FAMILY STRUCTURE Families by Choice: Adoptive and Foster FamiliesL. Schwartz Gay and Lesbian FamiliesJ. Bigner Diversity of New American Families: Guidelines for TherapistsR. Gates, et al. Single-Parent Families: Dynamics and Treatment IssuesC. Everett and S. Everett Families Experiencing DivorceF. Kaslow FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PROBLEMS Remarried Families of 2000: Definitions, Description, and InterventionsR. Berger Families Experiencing ViolenceM. Harway Families with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and Other Childhood ChallengesS. Rigazio-DiGilio and D. Cramer-Benjamin Families with Chronic Physical IllnessJ. Barth Families Experiencing Death, Dying, and BereavementD. Becvar Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the best book on theories ever published. The fourth edition is theory--oriented and has been reorganized into four parts examing theories of psychodynamics, personality structure, growth and perceived reality, and learning. It also includes new chapters on Eysenck, Bandura, Kelly, and social learning theories.Table of ContentsThe Nature of Personality Theory. EMPHASIS ON PSYCHODYNAMICS. Sigmund Freud's Classical Psychoanalytic Theory. Carl Jung's Analytic Theory. Social Psychological Theories: Adler, Fromm, Horney, andSullivan. Erik Erikson and Contemporary Psychoanalytic Theory. EMPHASIS ON PERSONALITY STRUCTURE. Henry Murray's Personology. Gordon Allport and the Individual. Raymond Cattell's Factor-Analytic Trait Theory. Hans Eysenck's Biological Trait Theory. EMPHASIS ON PERCEIVED REALITY. George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory. Carl Rogers's Person-Centered Theory. EMPHASIS ON LEARNING. B. F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning. Dollard and Miller's Stimulus-Response Theory. Albert Bandura and Social Learning Theories. PERSPECTIVES AND CONCLUSIONS. Personality Theory in Perspective. References. Photo Credits. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis invaluable sourcebook features pre-written treatment plan components for the field of behavioral medicine, including behavioral definitions, long-term goals, short-term objectives, therapeutic interventions, and DSM-IV diagnoses.Trade Review"In that sense this book may be a useful reference. I would anticipate that it would be of most help when meeting a problem for the first time. One would quickly learn the catch phrases and association between selected interventions and short-term objectives." (James Claiborn, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Vol. 15, No. 2, 8/01)Table of ContentsAcute Pain. Anxiety Related to Medical Problems. Arthritis. Asthma. Cancer. Cardiovascular Disease. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Chronic Pain. Cigarette Smoking. Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Dental-Related Problems. Depression Related to Medical Problems. Diabetes. Epilepsy. Fibromyalgia. Gynecological and Obstetric Conditions. Headache. HIV/AIDS. Irritable Bowel Sydrome (IBS). Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Obesity. Organ Transplantation. Premenstrual Syndrome/Dysphoric Disorder (PMS/PDD). Prescription Drug Abuse/Dependence. Sickle-Cell Disease (SCD). Appendices. About the Disk.

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Book SynopsisValuable guidance on adjusting to and managing this new stage ofyour life When you retire, your emotions, lifestyle, and relationshipsundergo an enormous change. This comforting journal encourages youto examine the impact retirement will have on your life, invokingthe healing power of writing to allow you to reflect upon andinterpret your feelings. The Healing Journey Through Retirement is designed to help you lookdeep within yourself to determine what work has meant to you,explore what you want when you leave the work force, and shape yourplans and expectations for the future. This inspirational resourcewill be your guide to redesigning and rebuilding a centralstructure for your life beyond work-and doing so with a renewedsense of purpose. Acclaim for The Healing Journey Through Retirement . . . A must read for retirees and those contemplating retirement. Inretirement most feel that financial security is all that isneeded-not so. The shocker is we rTable of ContentsEmbarking on Your Journey. A Road Map to Retirement. Destination: Understanding Your Feelings. Destination: The Transition From Work. Destination: Accepting a New Role. Destination: Discovering All You Can Do. Destination: Getting Straight About Money. Destination: Another Job or Business. Destination: Redefining Your Marriage. Destination: Being Single in Retirement. Destination: Managing Family Relationships. Destination: Looking to the Past. Destination: Planning Ahead. As One Journey Ends, Another Begins. Acknowledgments. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to facilitate the Rorschach assessment process, this guidebook provides quick-reference information on administering, interpreting, and scoring the Rorschach. It walks both the new and experienced users through each step of Exner's Comprehensive System.Table of ContentsOverview. How to Administer the Rorschach. How to Code the Rorschach. How to Create a Structural Summary of the Rorschach. How to Interpret the Rorschach. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Rorschach. Clinical Applications of the Rorschach. Illustrative Case Report. Appendices. Annotated Bibliography.@References. Index. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisTHE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON MIDLIFE DEVELOPMENT Edited by Margie Lachman, a leader in the field, Handbook of Midlife Development provides an up-to-date portrayal of human development during the middle years of the life span.Table of ContentsFRAMEWORKS AND CONTEXTS. A View on Midlife Development from Life-Span Theory (U. Staudinger& S. Bluck). Middle Adulthood in Cultural Perspectives: The Imagined and theExperienced in Three Cultures (U. Menon). BIOMEDICAL ASPECTS. Towards a Biology of Middle Age (C. Finch). The Physical Aging Process in Midlife: Interactions withPsychological and Sociocultural Factors (S. Whitbourne). Health in Midlife: Toward a Life-Span View (A. Spiro). Stress, Coping, and Health at Midlife: A Developmental Perspective(C. Aldwin & M. Levenson). PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES. The Development of Intelligence at Midlife (R. Sternberg, et al.). Memory in Midlife (R. Dixon, et al.). Personality and the Self in Midlife (M. Lachman & R.Bertrand). Emotional Development During the Middle Years (C. Magai & B.Halpern). Adaptation and Resilience in Midlife (J. Heckhausen). Generativity in Midlife (D. McAdams). SOCIAL FACTORS. The Role of Work in Midlife (H. Sterns & M. Huyck). Moving into Retirement: Preparation and Transitions in LateMidlife (J. Kim & P. Moen). Families, Intergenerational Relationships, and Kinkeeping inMidlife (N. Putney & V. Bengtson). Dynamics of Social Relationships in Midlife (T. Antonucci, etal.). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisQuickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret behavioral assessment tests Behavioral assessment tests analyze and assess a broad range of behavioral problems found among children and adolescents, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and ADHD.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Approaches to Standardized Behavioral Assessment. Chapter 2. Merits of the Inventories. Chapter 3. The Behavior Assessment System for Children. Chapter 4. The Child Behavior Checklist and Related Instruments. Chapter 5. Conners' Rating Scales-Revised. Chapter 6. Classroom Observations

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Book SynopsisMediation helps people work through conflicts and find solutions with the help of an impartial third party outside the legal system. With the demand of mediation services rising, this practical guidebook offers therapists advice and quick tips on how to incorporate mediation into their existing range of services.Table of ContentsWhat Is Mediation? The Client-Centered Mediation Model. The Mediation Process and the Mediator's Role. The ABCs of Divorce Mediation. Mediating Workplace and Other Non-Divorce Disputes. Mediation Training. Building a Mediation Practice. Ethical Standards and Accountability. The Future Impact of Mediation Practice. References. Suggested Reading List. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisAbraham Maslow started two revolutions in his lifetime, one in psychology and another in business. Most will remember him for his groundbreaking theories of self-actualization and the hierarchy of needs. This collection of writings introduces new readers to the key aspects of Maslow's thinking on management and human behavior in the workplace.Table of ContentsSELF-ACTUALIZING WORK. The Hierarchy of Needs. The Attitude of Self-Actualizing People to Duty, Work, Mission. Additional Notes on Self-Actualization, Work, Duty, and Mission. Self-Actualized Duty. Creativity in Self-Actualizing People. Some Basic Propositions of Growth and Self-Actualization Psychology. Notes on Self-Esteem in the Workplace. The Human Side of Enterprise. The American Dynamic. Dangers of Self-Actualization. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ISSUES. The Necessity for Enlightened Management Policies. The Good Enlightened Salesman and Customer. Further Notes on Salesmen and Customers. Managerial Stuff. Memorandum on Salesmen and Salesmanship. Notes on the Entrepreneur. By-Products of Enlightened Management. Leaders, Pawns, and Power. Communication: Key to Effective Management. The Dynamics of American Management. Theory Z. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. The Creative Attitude. A Holistic Approach to Creativity. Emotional Blocks to Creativity. The Need for Creative People. Notes on Creativeness. Addition to the Notes on the Creative Person. Our Aesthetic Needs: Exploratory Notes. MOTIVATION AND BEHAVIOR. A Theory of Human Motivation. Is All Behavior Motivated? Deficiency Motivation and Growth Motivation. Management as a Psychological Experiment. The Jonah Complex: Understanding Our Fear of Growth. Epilogue. Index.

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Book SynopsisGuides readers through professionally developed personality tests to help one identify and overcome one's barriers to positive change. Including Dr Janda's expert advice and twenty-four self-tests, this book covers personal barriers, interpersonal barriers, and one's capacity for change.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PERSONAL BARRIERS. How Do You Feel about Yourself?: The Self-Esteem Rating Scale. How Anxious Are You?: The Four Systems Anxiety Questionnaire. How Depressed Are You?: The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire. Who Controls Your Fate?: The Personal Behavior Inventory. How Rational Are You?: The Survey of Personal Beliefs. How Impulsive Are You?: The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale. How Do You Feel about Your Body?: The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire. How Much Do You Worry?: The "Why Worry" Scale. INTERPERSONAL BARRIERS. How Friendly Are You?: The Friendliness Scale. How Assertive Are You?: The Adult Self-Expression Scale. How Capable Are You of Intimacy?: The Fear of Intimacy Scale. Are You a Controlling Person?: The Way of Life Scale. Are You an Angry Person?: The Multidimensional Anger Inventory. How Trusting Are You?: The Specific Interpersonal Trust Scale. How Romantic Are You?: The Romantic Relationship Scale. How Guilty Are You about Sex?: The Revised Mosher Guilt Inventory. IN SEARCH OF SELF-GROWTH. How Good Are You at Turning Your Bad Moods Around?: The Negative Mood Regulation Scale. How Effective a Person Are You?: The Self-Efficacy Scale. How Hardy Are You?: The Hardiness Scale. How Well Do You Cope with Traumatic Life Events?: The Thriving Scale. How Empathic Are You?: The Empathy Scale. How Comfortable Are You with Your Mortality?: The Sense of Symbolic Immortality Scale. Do You Like New Experiences?: The Neophilia Scale. Do You Experience Moments of Joy?: The Peak Experiences Scale. Epilogue: Translating Knowledge into Action.

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