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Book Synopsis This book provides a broad introduction to consulting psychology that reviews assessment and intervention at three levels of competency—individual, group, and organizational—including how these levels interact. Consulting psychology is a burgeoning yet sometimes underappreciated discipline whose goal is to empower clients and improve workplace functioning. In this book, Dr. Lowman describes this fulfilling and important work, translating theory and research into a succinct and accessible overview that will familiarize students, psychologists from multiple disciplines, and others with the field. Lowman reviews how consultation helps clients at three levels—individual, group, and organizational. Using illustrative case examples, he samples issues that can arise at each level and describes appropriate tools for assessment and intervention. The various consulting activities surveyed include: screening potentiaTrade ReviewExceptionally well organized and presented, An Introduction to Consulting Psychology is comprehensively informed and informative. * Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents Series Editor's Foreword Rodney L. Lowman The Work of Consulting Psychologists Consulting at the Individual Level Consulting at the Group and Team Level Consulting at the Organizational Level Integrating Across Domains and Levels: The Case of Leadership Multicultural and International Issues in Consulting Psychology Ethical and Professional Standards in the Practice of Consulting Psychology The Road Ahead References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisMany people are undergoing a profound personal transformation associated with spiritual opening. Under favorable circumstances, this process results in emotional healing, a radical shift in values, and a profound awareness of the mystical dimension of existence. For some, these changes are gradual and relatively smooth, but for others they can be so rapid and dramatic that they interfere with effective everyday functioning, creating tremendous inner turmoil. Unfortunately, many traditional health-care professionals do not recognize the positive potential of these crises; they often see them as manifestations of mental disease and repsond with stigmatizing labels, suppressive drugs, and even institutionalization.In The Stormy Search for the Self, Christina and Stanislav Grof, the world's foremost authorities on the subject of spiritual emergence, draw on years of dramatic personal and professional experience with transformative states to explore these spiritual emergencies, altered states so powerful they threaten to overwhelm the individual's oridinary reality. This book will provide insights, assurances, and practical suggestions for those who are experiencing or have experienced such a crisis, for their families and friends, and for mental-health professionals. It is also a valuable guide for anyone involved in personal transformation whose experiences, though generally untraumatic, may still at times be bewildering or disorienting.

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Book SynopsisAnimal science is bizarre and wonderful. At the extreme end of zoology, psychologists are designing personality tests for dogs and logic problems for pigeons. They're giving fish spatial reasoning problems and asking cockatoos to keep a beat. Now, through dozens of interactive puzzles, IQ tests and quizzes, Are You Smarter Than a Chimpanzee? lets you test yourself against the best nature has to offer. So: are you more than a match for a marmoset? Or a bit of a birdbrain? Based on real, cutting-edge science and debunking common myths about animals, Are You Smarter Than a Chimpanzee? will make you question your assumptions about our place in the animal kingdom - and, finally, explain the real difference between dog-people and cat-people.Trade ReviewHighly recommended! Enormously fun, full of fascinating oddities and genuinely thought-provoking -- Alex Boese, author of Elephants on AcidDelightful ... Ambridge uses a great deal of British wit to further our understanding of who we are by fleshing out our connections to other inhabitants of the animal kingdom -- Tom Gilovich, author of The Wisest One In The RoomAmbridge has a trickster's charm of "How did he do that?" presentation and a stage magician's "Hey presto!" delight in revelation * The Times *Insightful and humorous ... one of the most interesting books we've read all year * How It Works *

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights some of the unique challenges that are faced when coaching inside your own organization. In comparison to existing coaching literature, which typically focuses on external coaching, this book provides a toolkit specifically for internal coaches. J. Val Hastings draws on over 20 yearsâ of experience, in addition to international interviews with current internal coaches in a range of industries, to explore the questions that create the foundation of strong internal coaching practice:  âHow do you manage potential conflicts of interest as an internal coach?âHow do you coach when you have a vested interest in the outcome?âHow do you seamlessly change roles as an internal coach?âHow do you help leaders understand what coaching is, as well as its value - and yours - to the organization?âHow do you coach the system?Important reading for all internal coaches and coachTable of ContentsChapter 1: A Case for CoachingChapter 2: Meet the CoachesChapter 3: The Guiding Principles of CoachingChapter 4: Guiding Principle #1: The Coaching Stance: It always begins with listening Chapter 5: Guiding Principle #2: Expert to Expert: Hat switchingChapter 6: Guiding Principle #3: Contracting matters: Agreements & relationshipsChapter 7: Guiding Principle #4: Agents of awarenessChapter 8: Guiding Principle #5: Coaching initiativeChapter 9: Guiding Principle #6: Coach the systemChapter 10: Guiding Principle #7: Live with your messChapter 11: Guiding Principle #8: Confidentiality, yes. Secret keeping, no!Chapter 12: Guiding Principle #9: Who coaches the coach?Chapter 13: Guiding Principle #10: Demonstrate your worthChapter 14: Guiding Principle #11: Give conflict a voiceChapter 15: Cultural Considerations Chapter 16: Resources for Internal CoachesChapter 17: Conclusion and Suggested Next Steps

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMichael Tomasello is one of the few psychologists to have conducted intensive research on both human children and chimpanzees, and A Natural History of Human Thinking reflects not only the insights enabled by such cross-species comparisons but also the wisdom of a researcher who appreciates the need for asking questions whose answers generate biological insight. His book helps us to understand the differences, as well as the similarities, between human brains and other brains. -- David P. Barash * Wall Street Journal *Tomasello has spent a lifetime conducting…tests on both great apes such as chimpanzees and on humans of different ages, in order to pin down exactly where our capacities differ. In this difficult but rewarding book, he attempts to place these results into a grand theory of how and why these differences evolved… Tomasello’s account of how co-operation drove the development of our distinctive intellect is controversial… It is also highly speculative: a trait such as co-operation leaves few traces in the fossil record. But it is speculation by a thinker at the top of his field, based on the latest research, and as such is likely to be the definitive statement of human uniqueness for some time to come. -- Stephen Cave * Financial Times *Tomasello argues that human thinking is unique because it is cooperative. He posits that environmental upheavals forced early humans to channel their thinking towards collective aims through two evolutionary innovations: collaboration while foraging, and the rise of culture as population and competition burgeoned. Tomasello convincingly sets out how ‘shared intentionality,’ in which social complexity spawned conceptual complexities, sets us apart. * Nature *Compelling reading… In a reassessment of his earlier work, Tomasello argues that apes are cognitively much closer to humans than had been thought only a decade ago… The book’s great virtue is its conceptual analysis of the cumulative steps in cognition required to get us from ape to human… Highly stimulating. -- Stephen Levinson * Science *What is it that differentiates humans from other animals? It’s the question that keeps evolutionary anthropologists like Michael Tomasello up nights. But after 20-plus years wrestling with the thorny subject, he puts forward his ‘shared intentionality hypothesis,’ designed to account for how early humans learned to coordinate their actions and communicate their thoughts with collaborators. * New Scientist *Human thought, in Tomasello’s conception, is different from that of all other organisms because humans alone have the capacity to think about the thoughts of others, and do so collectively. Tomasello’s greatest strength is his insistence on relying on data to support his hypotheses, particularly the fascinating studies he summarizes comparing pre-linguistic children to our great ape relatives. * Publishers Weekly *What makes human thinking unique? Michael Tomasello’s clear and elegant new book demonstrates once more his ability to draw on his experimental work with apes and children to offer major new insights into the evolutionary origins of human cognition. -- Dan Sperber, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Outstanding scientific merit . . . With Explain Me This, Goldberg once again leads the field of Construction Grammar into a new and exciting area of research, which is a remarkable achievement."---Martin Hilpert, Lamicus"An original contribution to the literature on Construction Grammar (CxG) in linguistics."---Cameron Morin, Cercles

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Book SynopsisThe idea that the self is inextricably intertwined with the rest of the world—the “oneness hypothesis”—can be found in many of the world’s philosophical and religious traditions. This anthology explores the oneness hypothesis through East Asian and Western thought as well as sociology, evolutionary theory, and cognitive neuroscience.Trade ReviewA fascinating collection of very diverse pieces on a most important and too often neglected subject. Truly notable for the range of approaches exhibited, the different traditions or cultures treated, and the variety of questions, both theoretical and interpretative, that are examined. -- Lee H. Yearley, Walter Y. Evans-Wentz Professor of Oriental Philosophy, Religions, and Ethics, Stanford UniversityIndividualism, the assumption that humans are ontologically distinct, fully autonomous, naturally self-interested beings is a foundational philosophical idea of modern Western culture. It is also, arguably, an increasingly disastrous one for the well-being both of the individuals it celebrates and the societies to which they belong. The impressive list of distinguished contributors to this important book show in many different ways that this assumption is highly debatable and culturally contingent. It should be read by anyone interested in the roots of the grave problems currently facing the world. -- John Dupré, director of Egenis, professor of philosophy of science, University of ExeterPositing that many of the pressing problems of our age are rooted into restrictive views of the boundaries of the self, this fascinating collection of essays provides a wealth of insights about how oneness might—or might not—be relevant today. From history to religion, philosophy (East and West), and psychology, the issue is tackled from a striking variety of different angles. A stimulating and inspiring read. -- Sébastien Billioud, professor of anthropology, history, intellectual history, and religions of contemporary China, University Paris DiderotThe Oneness Hypothesis proposes a fascinating and timely exploration of the idea of oneness from different disciplinary angles, while synthesizing current knowledge and outlining a path forward. The editors of the volume are leading scholars who will have a substantial impact on future conversations and scholarship about this topic. -- Ara Norenzayan, professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Human Evolution, Cognition, and Culture, University of British ColumbiaThis innovative collection explores this theme from a variety of different angles. -- A. Kind, Claremont McKenna College * Choice *Table of ContentsContentsConventionsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPhilip J. Ivanhoe, Owen Flanagan, Victoria Harrison, Eric Schwitzgebel, Hagop Sarkissian1. Oneness: A Big History PerspectiveVictoria S. Harrison2. Oneness and Its Discontent: Contesting Ren in Classical Chinese PhilosophyTao Jiang3. One Alone and ManyStephen R. L. Clark4. Oneness, Aspects, and the Neo-ConfuciansDonald L. M. Baxter5. One-to-One Fellow Feeling, Universal Identification and Oneness, and Group SolidaritiesLawrence Blum6. The Relationality and the Normativity of An Ethic of CareEva Feder Kittay7. Oneness and Narrativity: A Comparative Case StudyMark Unno8. Kant, Buddhism, and Self-Centered ViceBradford Cokelet9. Fractured Wholes: Corporate Agents and Their MembersKendy M. Hess10. Religious Faith, Self-Unification, and Human Flourishing in James and DeweyMichael R. Slater11. The Self and the Ideal Human Being in Eastern and Western Philosophical Traditions: Two Types of “Being a Valuable Person”Cho Geung Ho12. Hallucinating Oneness: Is Oneness True or Just a Positive Metaphysical Illusion?Owen Flanagan13. Episodic Memory and OnenessJay Garfield, Shaun Nichols, and Nina Strohminger14. Confucius and the SuperorganismHagop Sarkissian15. Death, Self, and Oneness in the Incomprehensible ZhuangziEric Schwitzgebel16. Identity Fusion: The Union of Personal and Social SelvesSanaz Talaifar and William B. Swann, Jr.17. Tribalism and Universalism: Reflections and Scientific EvidenceDimitri Putilin18. Two Notions of Empathy and OnenessJustin TiwaldIndex

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Book SynopsisThere's no one-size-fits-all treatment for BPD-especially if you have a coexisting condition. BPD rarely occurs alone. For the first time, this groundbreaking guide offers a tailored approach to managing the symptoms of complex BPD.If you've been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), or suspect that you might have it, you should know that not everyone experiences the condition in the same way. BPD actually manifests on a spectrum, and while some people may encounter extreme symptoms and consequences on one end, others may be less affected on the other. In addition, if you're struggling with other conditions-such as bipolar disorder, depression, psychotic symptoms, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-you may have complex BPD (C-BPD), and may benefit from expanding your knowledge and building your skills, so you can seek out a symptom management plan that is tailored to your unique needs.In Complex Borderline Personality Disorder, psychologist and BPD expert Daniel J. Fox offers a new understanding and awareness of the complexity of BPD, and helps you lay the groundwork needed to manage your symptoms more effectively. You'll find checklists of specific symptoms to help you identify coexisting conditions related to BPD. And with this guide, you'll feel more empowered to move forward in your life with all the knowledge, skills, and abilities you've learned.A clinician's guide is available as a downloadable resource for therapists wishing to use this book with their clients.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the Fourth Edition xxi About the Author xxv Part One Foundations and Fundamentals 1 Chapter 1 What Is Contemporary Clinical Psychology? 3 Case Study: Carlos 4 Definition and Inherent Intrigue 5 Perspective and Philosophy 6 Education and Training 8 Activities 10 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Patrick H. DeLeon, PhD, ABPP 14 Employment Settings 16 Hospitals 17 Subspecialties 18 Child Clinical Psychology 19 Organizations 21 How Does Clinical Psychology Differ From Related Fields? 23 The Big Picture 27 Key Points 28 Key Terms 29 For Reflection 29 Real Students, Real Questions 29 Web Resources 29 Chapter 2 Foundations and Early History of Clinical Psychology 31 Early Conceptions of Mental Illness: Mind and Body Paradigms 34 The Founding of Clinical Psychology 39 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Rev. Gerdenio “Sonny” Manuel, SJ, PhD 40 The Influence of Binet’s Intelligence Test 41 The Influence of the Mental Health and Child Guidance Movement 41 The Influence of Sigmund Freud in America 42 The American Psychological Association and Early Clinical Psychology 42 The Influence of World War I 43 Clinical Psychology Between the World Wars 44 The Influence of World War II 46 The Big Picture 47 Key Points 47 Key Terms 48 For Reflection 48 Real Students, Real Questions 49 Web Resource 49 Chapter 3 Recent History of Clinical Psychology 51 Clinical Psychology Immediately After World War II 52 The Rise of Alternatives to the Psychodynamic Approach 57 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, ABPP 66 A New Training Model Emerges 68 The Rise of Empirically Supported Treatments and Resurgence of Cognitive Behavioral Models 70 Present Status 71 The Big Picture 72 Key Points 73 Key Terms 74 For Reflection 74 Real Students, Real Questions 74 Web Resources 75 Chapter 4 Research: Design and Outcome 77 Research Methods and Designs 78 Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Designs 93 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Alan E. Kazdin, PhD, ABPP 94 Treatment Outcome Research 96 Questions and Challenges in Conducting Treatment Outcome Research 99 Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology Treatment Outcome Research 104 How and Where Is Research Conducted in Clinical Psychology, and How Is It Funded? 107 The Big Picture 109 Key Points 110 Key Terms 112 For Reflection 112 Real Students, Real Questions 113 Web Resources 113 Chapter 5 The Major Theoretical Models: Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, and Family Systems 115 The Four Major Theoretical Models in Clinical Psychology 116 Case Study: Mary 118 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Marcia J. Wood, PhD 133 Understanding Mary From Different Theoretical Orientations 135 The Big Picture 137 Key Points 137 Key Terms 138 For Reflection 139 Real Students, Real Questions 139 Web Resources 139 Chapter 6 Integrative and Biopsychosocial Approaches in Contemporary Clinical Psychology 141 The Call to Integration 142 Biopsychosocial Integration 146 Case Study: Mary—Integrating Biological Factors 151 Synthesizing Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors in Contemporary Integration 153 Case Study: Mary—Integrating Social Factors 155 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Lillian Comas-Diaz, PhD 157 Application of the Biopsychosocial Perspective to Contemporary Clinical Psychology Problems 157 Case Study: Hector Experiences Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Biopsychosocial) 160 Case Study: Nicole Experiences School Phobia (Biopsychosocial) 161 Case Study: Taylor Experiences Cardiovascular Disease, Job and Family Stress, and Type A Personality(Biopsychosocial) 164 Case Study: Marilyn—Biopsychosocial With Cancer 166 Case Study: Mary—Biopsychosocial Synthesis 167 Conclusion 168 The Big Picture 169 Key Points 169 Key Terms 170 For Reflection 170 Real Students, Real Questions 170 Web Resources 170 Part Two Roles and Responsibilities 171 Chapter 7 Contemporary Psychological Assessment I: Interviewing and Observing Behavior 173 Goals, Purposes, and Types of Assessment 174 Reliability and Validity 176 Interviewing 177 Types of Interviews 182 Case Study: Joe Experiences Depression 184 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Stanley Sue, PhD 189 Potential Threats to Effective Interviewing 190 Behavioral Observations 190 Checklists and Inventories 195 Case Study: José and the BDI, CBCL, and SCL-90-R_198 The Big Picture 200 Key Points 200 Key Terms 201 For Reflection 202 Real Students, Real Questions 202 Web Resources 202 Chapter 8 Contemporary Psychological Assessment II: Cognitive and Personality Assessment 203 Cognitive Testing 204 Case Study: Paul—WAIS-IV (Intellectual Assessment) 208 Case Study: Robert Experiences a Head Injury and Resulting Antisocial Behaviors (Neuropsychological) 216 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Lori Goldfarb Plante, PhD 217 Personality Testing 218 Case Study: Martha Experiences Severe Depression and Borderline Personality (Rorschach) 227 Case Study: Xavier Experiences Bipolar Disorder (Rorschach) 229 Case Study: Debbie Experiences Alcoholism, Depression, and Phobic Anxiety (TAT ) 231 Case Study: Xavier (Sentence Completion) 232 Case Study: Elias Experiences Anxiety and Depression (Sentence Completion) 232 Communicating Assessment Results 233 Case Study: Thomas Experiences Aggressive Behavior Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Psychological Assessment Report) 234 The Big Picture 237 Key Points 237 Key Terms 238 For Reflection 239 Real Students, Real Questions 239 Web Resources 239 Chapter 9 Psychotherapeutic Interventions 241 Contemporary Integration in Psychotherapy Using Evidence-Based Approaches 243 Goals of Psychotherapy 244 Similarities or Common Denominators in Psychotherapy 245 Stages of Psychotherapy 247 Modes of Psychotherapy 251 Case Study: Shawna Experiences Enuresis (Individual Child Therapy) 252 Case Study: James Experiences Bipolar Disorder (Individual Psychotherapy) 254 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: John C. Norcross, PhD, ABPP 256 Nonpsychotherapy Approaches to Treatment: Biological and Social Interventions 257 Case Study: Inpatient Group Psychotherapy 259 Case Study: Hans and Marta Experience Severe Marital Discord (Couples Therapy) 262 Case Study: The Kaplans Experience a Family Death and a Suicide Attempt in the Family (Family Therapy) 265 The Big Picture 267 Case Study: Mako Experiences Anorexia Nervosa—Integration of Theories, Techniques, Modalities, and Biopsychosocial Factors (Contemporary Psychotherapy) 269 Key Points 271 Key Terms 271 For Reflection 271 Real Students, Real Questions 271 Web Resources 272 Chapter 10 Psychotherapeutic Issues 273 Does Psychotherapy Work? 274 Long-Term Therapy Versus Short-Term Treatment 276 Psychotherapy Dropouts 277 Is One Type of Therapy Better Than Another? 279 Enduring Psychotherapy Effects 280 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: John Pina, PhD 283 Common Factors Associated With Positive Psychotherapy Outcome 284 Change Is Challenging 286 Level of Training for Psychotherapists 288 Health-Care Costs and Psychotherapy 289 Psychotherapy Harm 290 The Big Picture 296 Key Points 296 Key Terms 297 For Reflection 297 Real Students, Real Questions 298 Web Resources 298 Chapter 11 Areas of Specialization 299 Clinical Health Psychology 301 Case Study: Celeste Experiences Type A Personality and Irritable Bowel Syndrome 309 Child Clinical Psychology 310 Case Study: Weight-Loss Treatment Program 311 Case Study: Joe Experiences Alcoholism 312 Clinical Neuropsychology 319 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Susan Steibe-Pasalich, PhD 320 Case Study: Sam Experiences Autism 322 Case Study: Zoe Experiences Acting-Out Behaviors 323 Case Study: Sally Experiences Anorexia Nervosa 324 Case Study: Joseph Experiences Dementia and Depression 327 Geropsychology 327 Forensic Psychology 331 Case Study: Austin Experiences Substance Abuse and a Severe Head Injury 333 Case Study: Margaret Experiences Problems Associated With a Stroke 333 Other Subspecialties 335 Case Study: The Lee Family Experiences Stress Associated With Divorce and Child Custody 335 Case Study: Marie Experiences Suicidal Behaviors and Depression Case Study: Betty Experiences Job Stress 336 The Big Picture 336 Key Points 337 Key Terms 338 For Reflection 338 Real Students, Real Questions 338 Web Resource 339 Chapter 12 Consultative, Teaching, and Administrative Roles 341 Consultation 342 Case Studies: Consultation With Mental Health Colleagues 351 Case Studies: Consultation with Non–Mental Health Professionals 354 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Julie B. (Sincoff) Jampel, PhD 355 Teaching 356 Case Studies: Teaching in Academic Settings 358 Case Studies: Teaching in Nonacademic Locations 360 Administration 361 Case Studies: Administrators in Clinical Psychology 362 The Big Picture 363 Key Points 363 Key Terms 364 For Reflection 364 Real Students, Real Questions 365 Web Resources 365 Chapter 13 Ethical Standards 367 How Do Professional Ethics Differ From the Law? 369 Fundamental Ethical Principles 371 Case Study: Dr. A Treats a Patient Although He Has Inadequate Competence to Do So 373 Case Study: Dr. B Conducts Psychological Testing Less Than Rigorously 374 Case Study: Dr. C Misleads His Clients Regarding His Credentials 375 Case Study: Dr. D Participates in a Dual Relationship With Her Client 376 Case Study: Dr. E Treats a Client Very Different From Those With Whom He Has Expertise 376 Case Study: Dr. F Is Concerned About Unethical Behavior in a Colleague 377 Case Study: Dr. H Breaks Confidentiality With a Client 378 Case Study: Dr. I Does Not Report Child Abuse Due to Patient Pressure 379 Case Study: Dr. J Has Strong Personal Values That Impact His Work With Clients 379 Case Study: Dr. K Experiences Personal Prejudice That Impacts Her Work With Diverse Clients 380 Case Study: Dr. L Takes Advantage of His Students for Personal Favors 380 Case Study: Dr. M Is Greedy and Unwilling to Give Back to Society 380 Case Study: Dr. N Allows Unqualified Trainees to Give Psychological Tests 383 Case Study: Dr. O Uses Testing Materials for Purposes for Which They Were Not Developed 383 Case Study: Dr. P Does Not Protect Psychological Tests From Misuse 384 Case Study: Dr. Q Uses His Work With a Client for His Own Advantage 385 Case Study: Ms. R Allows Others to Misrepresent Her Credentials 385 Case Study: Dr. S Misleads Others About His Training 386 Case Study: Dr. T Dates a Relative of His Patient 387 Case Study: Dr. U Abandons His Clients 387 Case Study: Dr. V Publishes Research in a Way to Help Her Career Rather Than Doing So More Responsibly 387 Case Study: Dr. W Surprises His Students With Rejection Without Any Warning 388 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Thomas G. Plante, PhD, ABPP 388 Why Would a Psychologist Behave in an Unethical Manner? 389 Case Study: Dr. X Does Not Provide Full Informed Consent to His Clients 390 Case Study: Dr. Y Fails to Help and Support Her Students 391 Case Study: Dr. AA Commits Insurance Fraud 391 How Are Ethics Enforced? 391 Case Study: Dr. BB Enters a Dual Relationship With His Client 392 What Is the Process for Solving Ethical Dilemmas? 393 Is Behaving in Accordance With Ethical Principles Always Clear-Cut? 393 The Big Picture 394 Key Points 395 Key Terms 396 For Reflection 396 Real Students, Real Questions 396 Web Resources 396 Part Three Where Is Clinical Psychology Going, and Should I Go With It? 397 Chapter 14 Current and Future Trends and Challenges 399 Trends in Society 401 Highlight of a Contemporary Psychologist: Carrie York Al-Karam, PhD 409 Research Issues 411 Practice Issues 411 Reaching Beyond Mental Health in Contemporary Clinical Psychology 423 Training Issues 424 The Big Picture 425 Key Points 425 Key Terms 426 For Reflection 427 Real Students, Real Questions 427 Web Resource 427 Chapter 15 Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: A Roadmap 429 College 430 Applying to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology 434 Graduate School in Clinical Psychology 436 Clinical Internship 440 Highlight of a Contemporary Clinical Psychologist: Martin M. Antony, PhD 440 Postdoctoral Fellowship 443 Specialization 443 Certification and Licensure 443 Employment 445 The American Board of Professional Psychology Diploma 447 Is Clinical Psychology Right for Me? 448 How to Get More Information About Current Issues in Clinical Psychology 449 The Big Picture 450 Key Points 451 Key Terms 452 For Reflection 452 Real Students, Real Questions 453 Web Resources 453 Glossary 455 Appendix: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 465 References 489 Index 517

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn''t come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn''t. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer''s block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you''re a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you''ve been seeking to share all along.With this book as your guide, you''ll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that contributes with authenticity and joy.

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Book SynopsisCourtney Carver shows us the power of simplicity to improve our health, build more meaningful relationships, and relieve stress in our professional and personal lives.We are often on a quest for more—we give in to pressure every day to work more, own more, and do more. For Carver, this constant striving had to come to a stop when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Stress was like gasoline on the fire of symptoms, and it became clear that she needed to root out the physical and psychological clutter that were the source of her debt and discontent.      In this book, she shows us how to pursue practical minimalism so we can create more with less—more space, more time, and even more love. Carver invites us to look at the big picture, discover what''s most important to us, and reclaim lightness and ease by getting rid of all the excess things.

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Book SynopsisValues in Practice is powerful and practical guide for any therapist-chock-full of insight and tools to conceptualize, integrate, and effectively apply values work in-session.With an emphasis on cultivating meaning and vitality in client lives, the values component of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is what draws many clinicians to the treatment model. Yet, until now, there have been no practical guides available on values-based practice written from an ACT perspective. And while values work may appear deceptively simple, it's often difficult to effectively carry out in practice. That's where this comprehensive guide comes in.Values in Practice emphasizes the facilitation of specific qualities inherent in effective values conversations, such as vitality, choice, present-focused awareness, and willing vulnerability. This book will help you move away from basic techniques and exercises and toward the nuance and skills you need to do effective values work . You'll also learn how to use these tools, with detailed scripts for in-session exercises, handouts for clients, homework ideas, assessment and tracking tools, case examples, practical vignettes, and more.Whether you're an ACT clinician, or simply looking to incorporate values-based work into your treatment, this essential guide provides everything you need to help clients connect with what really matters to them, so they can live full and meaningful lives.

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Book SynopsisMany people grapple with destructive thought processes or a "critical inner voice" that directs their behavior and, to varying degrees, limits their lives. Using deeply personal and very human stories based on his own clinical practice, noted psychologist Robert W. Firestone illustrates the struggles of his clients to give words to this "enemy within," and in the process overcome its damaging influence. These revealing and captivating stories offer glimpses into the uniquely human relationship that develops in the therapeutic encounter and demonstrate the powerful impact that the experience has on both client and therapist. Dr. Firestone is the originator of a therapeutic method called "Voice Therapy," by which clients learn to identify the language of the defense system and eventually separate their own point of view from its harmful effects. Each story provides an intimate look into one person's life, illuminates aspects of his or her "dark side," and highlights an important insight into the therapeutic process. This sensitively written book will evoke emotional responses in readers, and inspire them to take action to challenge the dictates of their own inner critic. Taken together, these stories underscore the distinctive merits and continuing relevance of the therapeutic process, especially in our distracted, technological world increasingly detached from feeling.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide argues that both mentor coaching and supervision be mandated by the professional coaching bodies as part of coachesâ continuous professional development. Mentor coaching is not just for those coaches seeking a credential: it is for lifelong professional development for every coach, at every level of the profession.You are the best coaching tool there is. Tools need to be oiled, sharpened, repaired and protected to keep them in tip top condition. Thatâs what mentor coaching and supervision do â they keep coaches sharp and fit for purpose.The reader will learn how to develop as a coach using mentor coaching, as well as how to develop as a mentor coach, to support other coaches to develop. Clare Norman explains what mentor coaching is, why it is so important and the competencies for mentor coaching.How coaches show up in the room is more important than how much we know about the theory behind coachinTable of ContentsPart One: Developing as a Coach Chapter One: What is Mentor Coaching?Chapter Two: How Coaches Show up in the RoomChapter Three: Lifelong LearningChapter Four: Reflective practiceChapter Five: Mentor Coaching is for Life, not just CredentialingChapter Six: The Return on Investment of Mentor CoachingChapter Seven: How Frequently should I Invest in Mentor Coaching?Chapter Eight: Choosing a Mentor CoachChapter Nine: Preparing Yourself for Mentor CoachingChapter Ten: Vulnerability to PracticeChapter Eleven: Receiving FeedbackChapter Twelve: Giving Feedback Part Two: Developing as a Mentor Coach Chapter Thirteen: Developing the Profession, Developing MyselfChapter Fourteen: Mentor Coaching CompetenciesChapter Fifteen: Create a Safe Space for Mentor Coachees to be VulnerableChapter Sixteen: Manage the Feedback ProcessChapter Seventeen: Enable Feedback to be HeardChapter Eighteen: Group Mentor Coaching – Group DynamicsChapter Nineteen: Virtual mentor coaching

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide provides a new understanding of ourselves and others based on easy-to-use principles. Drawing on real-life examples, it offers a set of strategies for transforming personal relationships, including: understanding and addressing our own and others' motives; communicating effectively; and developing a positive outlook, and dealing with mistakes and difficulties effectively.

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Book SynopsisReflective Practice in Mental Health is the authoritative, definitive guide to psycho-social theory and practice in mental health.Featuring contributions from eminent experts, the book uses case studies to illustrate and address the complexities and dilemmas faced by practitioners involved in mental health care, and enables the reader to reflect on their understanding. Case studies from a variety of theoretical perspectives are included, covering psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic family therapy, attachment therapy and therapeutic group-work. They also cover practice across a range of settings, including inpatient, community and children and family services. This book will be a crucial and invaluable text for social work practitioners and social work students aiming to ensure the very best practice in mental health social work, and aims to be the seminal text for mental health psychosocial practice.Trade ReviewThat said, this book is suitable for a much wider audience - anyone working in the support professions who wants to widen their understanding of what makes practice effective...I would recommend this book to all social workers and especially those who want to develop their career through acquiring an advanced post initial training qualification. -- Behavioural Health Central, Peta Barber, area principal psychologist at Highland CouncilReflective Practice in Mental Health provides a key foundation for socially oriented practice. It integrates what is still relevant from earlier traditions (including neglected areas such as psychoanalytic perspectives), and links this to leading edge research and analysis. What is particularly refreshing is its willingness to engage with the depth and complexity of mental health difficulties - signposting a way forward that is grounded in theory and research, and taking us beyond the reactive, procedural and over-medicalised approaches that can dominate current practice. -- Jerry Tew, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Birmingham, UKAn excellent book and a must for the professional who wants to further develop their knowledge and practice of psychosocial practice. It is timely as social work needs to raise its game and to establish its professional identity. Using a variety of case studies showing how a range of methods of intervention can work this makes compelling reading for those who are engaged in working with people who have mental health problems. This book will appeal to a range of mental health professional and is especially relevant for practitioners who are looking to develop advanced psychosocial practice. -- Professor Malcolm Golightley, Head of the School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. List of abbreviations. Series editor's foreword. James Blewett, King's College London, UK. Foreword. Alan Rushton, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK. Introduction. Martin Webber, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK. Part 1. Context. 1. The making of the advanced practitioner in social work. Jack Nathan, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK. 2. Sociology of mental disorder: Critical perspectives. Paul Godin, City University London, UK. 3. A stress-vulnerability model of mental disorder: Implications for practice. Tirril Harris, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK. 4. Mental health service user/survivor research. Pete Fleischmann, Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK. 5. The evidence-base for psycho-social mental health practice. Martin Webber. Part 2. Theoretical perspectives. 6. The place of psychoanalytic theory and research in reflective social work practice. Jack Nathan. 7. Reflective practice using cognitive behavioural therapy: Its uses in social work. Florian Ruths, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. 8. Reflective practice using systemic family therapy. Judith Lask, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK. 9. Reflective practice using attachment therapy. Felicity de Zulueta, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.. 10. Towards a working group: Applying theory from group dynamics and group analytic psychotherapy. Caroline Grimbly, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK. Part 3. Advanced reflective practice in action. 11. Psychosocial mental health practice in children and family services. Rebecca Peters, London Borough of Hackney, UK. 12. Psychosocial practice in community mental health services. Tony West, independent social worker, UK. 13. Psychosocial practice in inpatient mental health services. Paul Richards, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. 14. The person on the receiving end. Don Brand and Sarah Carr, Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK. 15. Challenges and opportunities for psychosocial practice in mental health. Martin Webber and Jack Nathan. Contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisBringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care and psychological issues that arise as people with ASD age, such as declining cognitive function and speech and communication issues. Family, community support, housing, advocacy, and socio-cultural considerations for older adults with ASD are also given careful consideration, and there are chapters on relationship and sexuality issues and on environmental design.Trade ReviewThis new textbook provides an important introduction to the broad range of issues faced by mid- and later-life adults with an autism spectrum disorder. It links the personal experiences of affected individuals and their families with the perspectives of researchers from genetics and psychology through policy. Many of the chapters acknowledge that, unfortunately, we are only at the start of research efforts to understand the challenges faced by this aging population. Nevertheless Scott Wright has produced the first comprehensive textbook on this topic and it will undoubtedly frame this critical conversation going forward. -- Joseph Piven M.D., Thomas E. Castelloe Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology, Director, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThere is a significant lack of knowledge about adults, particularly older adults, with autism. This book, on the challenges and promises of autism in later life, sets out to redress this situation, with contributions from individuals with autism, parents, clinicians and researchers from many disciplines. It focuses not just on the difficulties of growing older, but also on positive ways in which the future for older individuals with autism can be improved. It should be essential reading for anyone involved with adults with autism, and for those seeking to improve the transition from childhood to adult life. -- Patricia Howlin, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, King’s College, London; Professor of Developmental Disorders, University of SydneyThis is an important book on an essential topic... Scott Wright has managed to gather together a wonderful array of perspectives: cultural as well as biological; self-advocacy alongside clinical and research voices; family, community and societal viewpoints... This volume is a vital first step towards a better future for people with ASD growing old. -- from the foreword by Professor Francesca HappéTable of ContentsIntroduction. Scott D. Wright and Amy Maida Wadsworth, University of Utah, United States. Part I: Overview. 1. Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Past, Present, and Future. William McMahon, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States, Kristina Cottle, University of Utah, United States, and Megan Farley, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States. Part II: Biosystem. 2. Genetic, Epigenetic, and Environmental Issues. Hilary Coon, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States, Christopher Gregg, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States, and Amanda Bakian, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, United States. Part III: Chronosystem - Historical, Contemporary, and Personal Perspectives on Aging with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3. Ability Improves with Age. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University, United States. 4. Laying the Groundwork: How to Honor Autistic Essence Toward the Betterment of Society. Judy Endow, Common Threads Family Resource Center, United States. 5. Ageing with Autism: Improving Health, Improving Rights. Michael Baron, National Autistic Society, United Kingdom, and Saskia Baron, United Kingdom. 6. Aging and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Experiential and Social Perspectives. Digby Tantam, Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom. Part IV: The Person - Aging and the Aging Individual. 7. Ageing in People with ASD: Liaison Old Age Psychiatry Perspective. Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, United Kingdom, and Mick Coppock, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. 8. Challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists Working with Older Adults with Autism. Pamela A. Smith, Bloomsburg University, United States. 9. Autism and Age-related Cognitive Decline. Hilde Geurts, d'Arc (Dutch Autism & ADHD research center), University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 10. Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism in Later Life. Bas van Alphen, Free University of Brussels, Belgium, R. C. Oude Voshaar, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands, and Sylvia Heijnen, Mondriaan Mental Hospital, Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Heerlen-Maastricht, the Netherlands. 11. Clear Sailing: Aging Optimally on the Autism Spectrum. Bruce Parsons, Clinical Psychologist, United States. 12. Psychotherapy with Older Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Valerie Gaus,Private Practice, United States. 13. Ageing and Psychological Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amanda Roestorf, Department of Psychology, City University London, United Kingdom, and Dermot Bowler, City University London, United Kingdom. Part V: Microsystem - Aging and Dyadic and Family Issues. 14. The Pursuit of Happiness: Older Parents' Views on Inclusion for their Adult Son or Daughter with Autism. Monique Hines, University of Sydney, Australia, and Susan Balandin, Deakin University, Australia. 15. It Takes a Village: Communication and Management in Caretaking for Adults with Autism. Ben DiCicco-Bloom, Department of Sociology, Hamilton College, United States. 16. Sexual Wellbeing and Relationships in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Shana Nichols, ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development, United States, and Sandra Byers, Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick, Canada. Part VI: The Mesosystem - Community Issues. 17. Aging Out and Aging Forward into the Community: Looking Ahead into the Journey of Growing Older with Autism. Denise D. Resnik, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, United States. 18. Design Empathy for Autism in Adulthood and Aging. A.J. Paron-Wildes, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), United States. 19. How Can We Learn More About the Lives of Aging Adults on the Autism Spectrum and their Relatives? Jeremy Parr, Newcastle University, United Kingdom. 20. Housing is the Hub of the Wheel. Gregory and JaLynn Prince, Madison House Autism Foundation, United States. 21. Community Support Needs of Adults with Autism. Valerie D'Astous, Karen Glaser, and Karen Lowton, Institute of Gerontology, King's College London, United Kingdom. 22. Psychosocial Interventions and Community-Based Services for Adults with Autism in the United States: Understanding What We Know Now and Charting a Course for the Future. Lauren Bishop Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States. Part VII: The Macrosystem - The Aging Experience and Social Policy-Advocacy. 23. Autism and Aging: Epidemiology and Demographics. Terry Brugha, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. 24. Listen to the Experts: Autistic Adults Tell us What They Need. Carol Povey, Centre for Autism, National Autistic Society, United Kingdom,and Cos Michael, Autism Age, United Kingdom. 25. Through the Glass Wall: A Voice for Autism Advocacy and Social Policy. Robert MacBean, National Autistic Society Scotland, United Kingdom, and Stella Macdonald, Fife Council, United Kingdom. Part VIII: The Chronosystem Revisited - Future Directions. 26. Aging and ASD: Future Directions. Peter Gerhardt and Angela Rodriguez, The EPIC School, United States. 27. Current and Future Perspectives: How Do We Measure Up? Valerie Paradiz, Autistic Global Initiative, United States, and Xenia Grant, Global Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP), United States. 28. Quality of Life Outcomes of Aging Adults with Autism and their Families. Elizabeth A. Perkins, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, University of South Florida, United States. Summary. List of Contributors. Index.

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Book Synopsis* Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards ** Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Psychology Category *Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. In this fascinating book, Dr. Darold Treffert looks at what we know about this remarkable condition, and at new discoveries that raise interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. Dr. Treffert explores the phenomena of genetic memory - instances in which individuals somehow "know" things they never learned - and sudden genius or "acquired savantism" - where a neuro-typical person unexpectedly and spectacularly develops savant-like abilities following a head injury or stroke. Showing that these phenomena point convincingly towards a reservoir of untapped potential - an inner savant capacity - within us all, he looks both at how savant skills can be nurtured, and how they can help the person who has them, particularly if that person is on the autism spectrum. A central colour section contains the extraordinary artwork of some of the savants who are mentioned in the book. Islands of Genius will intrigue anyone who has ever wondered what makes the mind of a savant tick, as well as clinicians, parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care for, and about, individuals with savant syndrome.Trade ReviewDarold Treffert's Islands of Genius provides a fascinating and richly detailed account of the clinical and neuropsychological aspects of savant syndrome, the presence of very unusual abilities in persons with developmental disabilities. Treffert shares his lifetime of interest and learning, through clinical work and research, about persons with savant syndrome in this well-organized, timely, and respectful work... Here is a respectful, humanistic, optimistic book written by a master clinician-scientist who sees the whole person: history, gifts and challenges, environment, relationships. The book is a fascinating read that can be easily accessed by college students, professionals, and people in the general population who are interested in savant syndrome, including parents. -- American Journal of PsychiatryThis is a beautifully written, inspiring and fascinating book by the man who probably knows more than anyone else about savant syndrome - the rare condition in which some individuals with disorders such as autism have one or more areas of ability or brilliance: ''islands of genius''. -- Human GivensNo one in the world can match Darold Treffert's experience and understanding of savant syndromes - he has spent nearly half a century immersed in the subject. And when he writes of the "beautiful" mind of the savant, Treffert shows the openness and generosity of his own mind. Islands of Genius brings us fully up to date with the latest research, and like all of Treffert's work, it is imbued with deep intellectual and emotional understanding. This is an indispensable examination of a remarkable human condition. -- Oliver Sacks, Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical CenterThis book takes you on a wondrous journey through the mind of savants. Their abilities need to be nurtured and developed. Everyone who is interested in the human mind should read this important book. -- Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in PicturesFew people would or should want to learn to recite Pi to 22,514 decimal places, draw landmarks in breathtaking detail, or remember the contents of 12,000 books. Everyone is different. By refusing to gawp at these feats, preferring instead to focus on the person behind them, Dr Treffert sends out the message that it is the creative, imaginative processes at the root of such abilities that matter most. Only by considering the context of savants' lives can we more fully and properly understand the gifts that they possess. -- from the foreword by Daniel Tammet, author of Born On A Blue DayThis reviewer has had a great experience by reading this book and recommend it warmly to all colleagues. -- Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association (translated from the Norwegian)Walk through a bookstore or library these days, and you'll find several dozen books on the workings of your brain. I believe, though, that this one is quite likely the most intriguing of all. Using case studies, reader-friendly medicine, and contagious curiosity, Treffert leads his readers on a tour of one facet of brain science that even Hollywood seems taken with, but about which few books are written... Armchair scientists, parents, educators, and anybody with an interest in brain works will find "Islands of Genius" fascinating and fresh. For you, savoring this book is a true no-brainer. -- Washington InformerDarold Treffert's Islands of Genius provides a fascinating and richly detailed account of the clinical and neuropsychological aspects of savant syndrome, the presence of very unusual abilities in persons with developmental disabilities. Treffert shares his lifetime of interest and learning, through clinical work and research, about persons with savant syndrome in this well-organized, timely, and respectful work... Here is a respectful, humanistic, optimistic book written by a master clinician-scientist who sees the whole person: history, gifts and challenges, environment, relationships. The book is a fascinating read that can be easily accessed by college students, professionals, and people in the general population who are interested in savant syndrome, including parents. The author is deeply respectful of the talents of those with savant syndrome and sees these as evidence of great talent to be more fully developed, as a source of satisfaction and meaning for the talented person and a source of betterment of others. He understands people with savant syndrome as part of the whole society--not as separate, interesting "cases" but rather as growing, developing, immensely talented people involved in relationships, loved by others, and demonstrating the brain plasticity and capacity that is available to all of us. -- The American Journal of PsychiatryFor nearly half a century, Darold Treffert has single-mindedly pursued one focus: unraveling the mystery of the mind of the savant. This book is his third on savant personalities, and his vivid pictures of savant skills are always presented as attributes of real people--not as features of a clinical syndrome (Treffert, 1989, 2006). He views savants as extraordinary people with extraordinary strengths, not extraordinary weaknesses or deficits. This latest work is rich with personal histories of individuals whose unique skills would be difficult to explain in people who are labeled gifted and talented, and would be even more difficult to explain in persons diagnosed as having a disability such as autism. -- American Psychological AssociationHe never writes of savants as simply curiosities and the tenderness with which he relates their stories and those of their carers could serve as an example to us all. -- British Journal of PsychiatryTable of ContentsForeword by Daniel Tammet. Preface. Introduction: Sightseeing on an Incredible Journey. Part 1. The Mind of the Savant. 1. What We Do Know: A Rare but Remarkable Condition. 2. How Do They Do It? Some Earlier Theories from Heredity to Quantum Theory. 3. How Do They Do It? More Recent Findings: Rewiring, Recruitment and Release. 4. Genetic Memory: How Do We Know Things We Never Learned? 5. More Medical Mysteries: Calendars, Cantors, Foreign Accents and Hypermensia. Part 2. The World of the Savant. 6. The Genius of Earlswood Asylum and Blind Tom: Some Early Savants. 7. Leslie and May: "Two Memorable People". 8. Alonzo: "God Gives the Gift". 9. George: It's Fantastic I Can Do That". 10. Kim: "The Real Rain Man". 11. Ellen: "With a Song in Her Heart". 12. Tony: "Against All Odds". 13. Temple: "An Emergence Extraordinaire". 14. Matt: "In the Key of Genius". 15. Flo and Kay: An Unforgettable "Two of a Kind". 16. Daniel: "Numbers Are My Friends". 17. Stephen: "A Rocket of Young Talent". 18. Ping Lian, Gregory, Richard and Some Others: Artwork of the Prodigious Savant. 19. Raymond Babbit in Rain Man: The World's Best Known Savant. Part 3. Significant New Dimensions to Savant Syndrome. 20. "Accidental Genius": The Acquired Savant. 21. "Sudden Genius": An Epiphany of Talent. 22. "Normal Genius": Dormant Skills Within Us All? 23. Accessing the "Inner Savant" Within Us All. 24. The Bountiful Brain: Half a Brain (Or Less) May Be Enough. Part 4. Training the Talent: "I've Got a Son or Daughter Who...". 25. Music: Teaching Music to the Special Needs Client: A Music Therapist's Approach. 26. Art: "Training the Talent" in Art and Other Skills: An Educator's Approach. 27. Mathematics: Teaching Autistic Numerical Savants: A Specific Approach that Worked. Part 5. Our Journey Has Just Begun. 28. New Tools and New Optimism: The Trail Ahead for the Mind of the Savant. 29. Oval Souls on a Round Planet: The Trail Ahead for the World of the Savant. References. Appendix: Books About, and Books By, Savants. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisBased on Nick Dubin's own experience, and drawing on the extensive knowledge of Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Isabelle Hénault, this important book addresses the issues surrounding the autism spectrum, sexuality and the law. The complex world of sex and appropriate sexual behaviour can be extremely challenging for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, without guidance, many find themselves in vulnerable situations. This book examines how the ASD profile typically affects sexuality and how sexual development differs between the general population and those with ASD. It explains the legalities of sexual behaviour, how laws differ from country to country, and the possibility for adjustment of existing laws as they are applied to the ASD population. With advice on how to help people with autism spectrum disorder gain a better understanding of sexuality and a comprehensive list of resources, the book highlights the need for a more informed societal approach to the psychosexual development of people with ASD.A ground-breaking and honest account, this book will be an invaluable addition to the shelves of parents of children with ASD, mental health and legal professionals, teachers, carers and other professionals working with individuals on the spectrum.Trade Review“In bravely revealing his thoughts, insights, and marshaling top experts in the field of autism and sexuality, Nick Dubin has turned a devastating involvement with the criminal justice system into an educational and learning experience. A must read for anyone supporting those on the autism spectrum in the vital area of sexuality.” -- Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University, Internationally known consultant, educator, and author on issues related to the autism spectrum“Sexuality is among the most important issues in the field of ASD that no one is talking about. Well, finally that silence has been broken with an incredibly honest, moving, fascinating and informative volume. The chapters by the family, whose son was charged with viewing child pornography, are among the most honest, gripping, and intense I have ever read and include a fantastic chapter by the son himself. In addition there are two chapters written by renowned international experts in the field which contain clear, comprehensive, and practical advice about sexuality related to people on the Autism Spectrum. Readers of this book will be rewarded with a whole new understanding of the major issues concerning sexuality and sexual development in ASD and will come away from this book deeply moved, surprised, and fully informed about the most important current issues in the field.” -- Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina“This courageous, insightful and provocative book opens a timely and urgent discussion on a difficult topic, presenting multiple perspectives on an issue of enormous consequence. As a lawyer who has walked with clients and families through ordeals similar to this one, I'm grateful to Nick Dubin and his co-authors for illuminating an issue too often shrouded in secrecy and shame. This book should be of wide interest to those in law enforcement and the criminal justice system as well as clinicians, individuals with autism and their families.” -- Lisa Greenman, criminal defence attorney specialising in issues relating to developmental disability and mental health and co-founder of Take-2, a summer program for children with autism, Washington, DC“Rarely has a major challenge of national import to our law enforcement and legal systems been more eloquently expressed than through this courageous story of one remarkable young man, bewildered by his own entanglements. This book may not alleviate the suffering of many before him; but it should prevent the destruction of many lives of adults with Asperger's syndrome whose fragile balance act within a society they struggle to adjust to is violently shaken by a system too rigid to understand, too self-righteous to be just, and too unforgiving to consider facts and clinical knowledge. Mr. Dubin, together with two of the foremost experts in the field, have given a powerful voice to a mission that belongs to us all: to correct an injustice that is still largely unknown but to the many families whose lives unravel at the strike of a sudden door knock.” -- Ami Klin PhD, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine“I was deeply moved by Nick Dubin's candid account of his frightening experience in the criminal justice system. This compelling and informative book shows how prosecutors can overreach in their pursuit of a criminal conviction with devastating consequences to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Hopefully, this seminal work will shed some light on a long neglected subject and jumpstart a discussion in the legal system that includes compassion and understanding.” -- Bradley Schram, former prosecutor and founding shareholder with the law firm, Hertz Schram PC, Bloomfield Hills, MichiganThe story of Nick Dubin is sadly becoming a more common occurrence. His experience as an individual with high functioning autism is one of being misunderstood and unfortunately undiagnosed until the age of 27. This book describes the compelling story of a young man caught up in a nightmare where his symptoms of autism and an uninformed criminal justice system collide. Attwood, Henault, Mr. Dubin and his parents offer a glimpse of a possible reality that even though it is not commonly understood, many autistic teens and young adults have had to experience. Understanding societal rules for meeting others, for the development of interpersonal relationships, and sexuality in general are complex topics for any teen and young adult; it is especially complex for those on the autism spectrum. Proactive education is not only important, it is essential for those on the autism spectrum for without clear guidelines of what is right or wrong, what is allowed and what is illegal, and how to meet and express one's sexual feelings and needs, there will inevitably be more and more people on the autism spectrum finding themselves in the criminal justice system. This book is a brilliant first step or wake up call for individuals on the autism spectrum as well as their families. -- Lawrence R. Sutton, Ph.D., former Psychologist/Manager, Dept. of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism, Western Region, State of PennsylvaniaAs the father of a 21-year-old son with autism and as a forensic psychologist who has been diagnosing sex offenders for 40 years, I have an opinion on this subject. It is critical that high functioning persons with autism read this book; and even more critical for the parents or guardians of persons with autism to read this book. -- Michael C. Teague, Ph.D., former Raleigh Police Department Psychologist and former Chief of the Violent Crimes Section, North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public SafetyThe premise of this book is to take a specific circumstance and make it tangible and educational for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, care providers, doctors, therapists, and legal counsel. Unfortunately, it falls short of the mark because some of the contributors seemingly don't make the effort to put power into their pull. Nick ­Dubin's (The Autism Spectrum and Depression) tale is disturbing and will be particularly difficult to accept by those who were victims of childhood abuse. His father's chapter, however, is gripping and filled with applicable information. The book is worth reading simply for this section. Attwood's (psychology, Griffith Univ., Australia; The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome) entry is the most disappointing, considering his monumentally influential work in the field of ASD literature. Isabelle Hénault (Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality) does what was expected of Attwood, taking readers through developing sexuality, how social and relational deficits in conjunction with bullying and conflicting sexual sensory data can cause those with ASD to struggle with their sexual identity. She provides information for therapists and psychologists that will assist them in identifying risk factors and in helping their clients. VERDICT This title is not for those who are teaching emerging adolescents about their sexuality (Davida Hartman's Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a more targeted guide) but is appropriate for those who feel they, or their clients, are already struggling with this intense issue. -- Library JournalTable of Contents1. Introduction. Tony Attwood. 2. My Story. Nick Dubin. 3. The Pathway to Accessing Child Pornography. Tony Attwood. 4. Strategies and Resources. Tony Attwood. 5. A Mother's Journey to Save Her Family. Kitty Dubin. 6. A Father's Journey to Protect His Son: A Legal Perspective. Larry Dubin. 7. Sex Education and Interventions. Isabelle Hénault.

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Book SynopsisCounselling for Asperger Couples is the first book to provide a complete model for counselling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS).The book provides details of the seven different stages of the model and includes anecdotal evidence from clients who have used it and whose relationships have been greatly helped by it. The author explains the importance of initial separate counselling and describes the co-counselling process, using case studies to demonstrate how the process works. The book offers a wealth of valuable advice on improving communication and cooperation and includes photocopiable activity sheets that couples can fill in and use to help understand each other better. Strategies and visual aids are also offered for dealing with or preventing anticipated future miscommunications.Based on considerable experience, this book will be invaluable for counsellors treating couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome, or for couples that want to improve their relationship but may not have access to counselling. It will also be useful to teachers wanting better communication with AS pupils or parents wanting better communication with an AS child.Trade ReviewBarrie Thompson... is open about the personal traits which give him, "one foot in the boat" as far as understanding the difficulties faced by couples where Asperger's is a factor, and has developed a clear, rational and well-structured Seven-Stage model for work with these couples... A unique volume, and highly recommended. -- The LoopCounselling for Asperger Couples provides a complete model for counselling couples where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). The book provides details of the seven different stages of the model and includes anecdotal evidence from clients who have used it. The author explains the importance of initial separate counselling and describes the co-counselling process using case studies to demonstrate useful strategies. The book offers valuable advice on improving communication and cooperation and includes photocopiable activity sheets. -- BILDTable of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Understanding Asperger Syndrome. 2. Individual Counselling. 3. Co-counselling Begins. 4. Acknowledging Different Perspectives. 5. Visual Aids for Understanding - What the Counsellor Does. 6. Developing Strategies - What the Clients Do. 7. Ongoing Support and Personal Space. 8. Conclusion - Where Are We Now? Appendix. References.

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Book SynopsisThe experience of 'hearing voices', once associated with lofty prophetic communications, has fallen low. Today, the experience is typically portrayed as an unambiguous harbinger of madness caused by a broken brain, an unbalanced mind, biology gone wild. Yet an alternative account, forged predominantly by people who hear voices themselves, argues that hearing voices is an understandable response to traumatic life-events. There is an urgent need to overcome the tensions between these two ways of understanding 'voice hearing'.Simon McCarthy-Jones considers neuroscience, genetics, religion, history, politics and not least the experiences of many voice hearers themselves. This enables him to challenge established and seemingly contradictory understandings and to create a joined-up explanation of voice hearing that is based on evidence rather than ideology.Trade ReviewAn engaging enquiry into the psychology and neuroscience of voice hearing that explores hallucinated voices in all their fascinating forms. -- Vaughan Bell, University College London, UKA remarkable book about voice hearing, which provides an accessible account of the science, but does not lose track of the meaning of the experience. It is compassionate, controversial and compelling! -- Chris Cook, Professor of Spirituality, Theology & Health at Durham University, UKWith rigorous science, penetrating analyses, colourful and enjoyable prose, and an astonishing breadth of knowledge - Simon McCarthy-Jones has delivered a book that will undeniably be appreciated by many. -- Frank Larøi, University of Bergen, Norway and University of Liège, BelgiumOn finishing this book my initial instinct was to re-read it in order to appreciate its insights for a second time. Can't You Hear Them? is not only a work of impressive scholarship but a compelling, beautifully-written story of human experience and endeavour. -- Dr Eleanor Longden, Psychosis Research Unit, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UKA brilliant and thoughtful travel into the complex experience of hearing voices. Superbly written, with intelligence, but also a delightful sense of humour, this book will become an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of clinicians, scientists and people who hear voices. -- Renaud Jardri, MD, PhD, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Lille, FranceClinicians should recommend this volume to their patients, scientists should recommend it to their students, and voice hearers should recommend it to others in the voice hearing community. I cannot think of a better accolade than to say few would fail to benefit from reading this volume, irrespective of whether the audience is seeking answers to the experiences one is having or seeking guidance on the underlying mechanisms of voice hearing per se. -- PsycCRITIQUES * American Psychological Association *This is a little gem of a book, and a must-have for anyone working with, living with, or curious about voices. -- Vanessa Beavan * Psychosis *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Desperately Seeking Silence. 2. Context, Not Cortex. 3. Religion Weaponizes Medicine. 4. Manufacturing Meaning. 5. There's Still Steel in Sheffield. 6. A Candle in the Dark. 7. The Psychiatric Reformation. 8. Variety with Commonality. 9. Doublespeak. 10. Only God Knows. 11. Follow the Trauma. 12. Certified Organic. 13. Beyond Diagnosis. 14. Two Point Five Percent. 15. Where to Start with Causes. 16. Breast Pumps from Hell. 17. Hypervigilance Hallucinations. 18. What Have They Done To You, Poor Child?. 19. Can Child Abuse Cause Voice-Hearing?. 20. Voice-Hearing as Memories of Trauma. 21. What Encourages Voice-Hearing After Trauma?. 22. The Galaxy in Your Head. 23. Grey Matter Changes in the Voice-Hearing Brain. 24. Where Wilder's Things Roam. 25. What is the Brain Doing When Someone is Hearing Voices?. 26. White Matter Changes in the Voice-Hearing Brain. 27. Who May I say is Calling?. 28. Take into the Air My Quiet Breath. 29. Meet you in Malkovich. 30. Right is Might. 31. Speak, Memory. 32. TPJ. 33. Vigorously Resting. 34. A Tranquilliser by Any Other Name?. 35. Antipsychotics: Heart-Warming and Heart-Breaking. 36. Enter Synapse. 37. The Truths They Are A'changing. 38. The Untamed Prediction. 39. Neurodevelopmental Theories. 40. Are There Genes for Hallucinations?. 41. When the World Speaks, the Genome Listens. 42. Turning to Recovery. 43. The Long Talk to Freedom. 44. The Voice-Hearer's Stone. 45. The Master's Tools. 46. I Came a Stranger, I Depart a Stranger. 47. What Causes the Causes?. Conclusions. References

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Book SynopsisWe're told that the key to success in life and business is confidence: believe in yourself, and the world is yours. But building confidence can be a challenging task. And, as leading psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic argues, confidence can actually get in the way of achievement; self-esteem is nothing without competence, the core skills, to back it up. Confidence is feeling capable. Competence is being capable. None of the figures whose success is put down to supreme self-belief, Barack Obama, Madonna, Muhammad Ali could have achieved their goals without the hard-won skills (and years of training) behind the confidence mask. Successful people are confident because of their success, and not the other way around. Whether you want to improve your social skills, get a promotion or that all-important first job, this game-changing exploration of how to build success, in the mould of Robert Cialdini's Influence, Susan Cain's Quiet and Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, will change the way you think about achievement.Trade ReviewChamorro-Premuzic has rethought confidence - a fresh, more balanced, approach, presented in a well-researched, accessible, and, enjoyable format. I like this book: a lot -- Robert KelseyConfidence nails it - read this book and you will never look at the concept of self-esteem the same way again -- Laura VanderkamPersuasive ... fantastically sensible -- Lucy Kellaway * Financial Times *I can't remember the last time I finished reading a book and wanted to applaud. Confidence is a life-changing book - it will convince you -- Heidi Grant HalvorsonMaybe you have always intuited, as most sensitive people do, that all the talk about boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem is not the answer to success or happiness. This charming and thoroughly fact-based book will give you the evidence to back your wisdom, that being kind and competent works best. -- Elaine Aron, author of 'The Highly Sensitive Person' and 'The Undervalued Self'

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Book SynopsisThousands of students across four decades have shaped the chronologically-organized content in Children. They have reported that when instructors highlight the connections among the different aspects of children's development, they can more readily understand the concepts, theories, and research. As a result, Children has focused on providing a systematic, integrative approach that helps students make these connections in their learning and practice. This release continues that philosophy by:1. Connecting with today's students to help them learn about children's development more effectively; 2. Connecting with research to provide students with the most recent scholarship; 3. Connecting development processes to guide students in comparing processes across ages and stages; 4. Connecting development to real life to help students understand ways to apply content to improve children's lives, and to mo

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIntegrative medicine addresses mind, body, and spirit. The Ketamine Breakthrough's blueprint provides readers an opportunity for healing that is truly integrative. - Andrew Weil, M.D. #1 New York Times best-selling author of 8 Weeks to Optimal Health The world needs more people who are led by Self. The Ketamine Breakthrough is for anyone who is ready to make this powerful shift. The protocol outlined in this book will help you greet all the parts of yourself with compassion and, by doing so, can help you to feel more whole. - Dr. Richard Schwartz, author of No Bad Parts, founder of Internal Family Systems Our tools for treating the virtual epidemic of mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, are profoundly limited. The Ketamine Breakthrough takes us to the leading edge of an exciting, new, and effective approach for these and other mental disorders—a therapy that is so desperately needed. This book provides an empowering revelation not just in terms of the scope of the problem, but also in terms of the promise for recovery. - David Perlmutter, M.D., #1 New York Times best-selling author, author of Drop Acid, board-certified neurologist I highly recommend The Ketamine Breakthrough for anyone who is looking to target the cause of mental illness at its root. - J.J. Virgin, New York Times best-selling author of The Virgin Diet Nationally recognized psychotherapist Dr. Mike Dow is always at the forefront of supporting the nation's mental health. The Ketamine Breakthrough is a must-read for anyone looking for a holistic and integrative approach to mental illness. I give it my highest recommendation. - Anthony Youn, M.D., F.A.C.S., America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon® and author of The Age FixDr. Mike Dow is on the forefront of mental health and this book is 'the' megaphone that will lead this revolution, not only in mental health but health in general. In The Ketamine Breakthrough, Dr. Dow breaks down the barriers and opens the door to improved psychological and physical health. The question is, 'Will you take the first step?' - Shawn Tassone, M.D., Ph.D., America's Holistic Gynecologist and international best-selling author of The Hormone Balance Bible The Ketamine Breakthrough is a must-read for forward-thinking people who want to understand and heal the root cause of disease. - Kellyann Petrucci, M.S., N.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Bone Broth Diet The Ketamine Breakthrough is for anyone who is looking for a deep, spiritual solution to feeling stuck in their lives. If your intuition tells you a deeper path is waiting for you, this book is for you. - Sonia Choquette, New York Times best-selling author, Trust Your GuidesThe spiritual tradition of using psychedelics to heal and grow has been around for millennia. The Ketamine Breakthrough brings the wisdom of shamans to modern societies—at a time when they need this ancient wisdom the most. - Dr. Alberto Villoldo, founder of The Four Winds Society, best-selling author of Grow a New Body and Shaman, Healer, SageWorking with Dr. Mike has helped me heal childhood traumas that have affected my adult life. I'm passionate about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and highly recommend it to my fellow trauma survivors out there. You are not alone. - Tyler Baltierra, author of Conquering Chaos and star of MTV’s Teen MomThis must-read book brilliantly explores a groundbreaking treatment option that is revolutionizing the way clinicians approach certain medical conditions. - Nita Landry, M.D., FACOG, author of Dr. Nita's Crash Course For Women and cohost of The DoctorsThis book is an incredible and enlightening deep dive into Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, a practice that has personally changed my life. For the psychedelic skeptics, this is your guy! Dr. Dow is as educated on psychedelics as they come, and he answers all of your questions and removes your doubts in this wonderful book. And for the spiritual seekers who are ready to explore the contents of their souls, this is absolutely your guy. I can personally speak to the magic of Dr. Dow’s soul, because I have journeyed in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy sessions with him as my guide. I will forever have an overflowing love and gratitude inside of me for the healing he has brought into my life. I hope this book will change your life as much as his healing has changed and influenced mine. - Jordan Younger, founder of The Balanced Blonde, host of top-rated podcast Soul on Fire, and author of Breaking Vegan

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Book SynopsisMany of us feel a pressing desire to be different—to be other than who we are. Self-conscious, we anxiously perceive our shortcomings or insufficiencies, wondering why we are how we are and whether we might be different. Often, we wish to alter ourselves, to change our relationships, and to transform the person we are in those relationships. Not only a philosophical question about how other people change, self-alteration is also a practical care—can I change, and how? Self-Alteration: How People Change Themselves across Cultures explores and analyzes these apparently universal hopes and their related existential dilemmas. The essays here come at the subject of the self and its becoming through case studies of modes of transformation of the self. They do this with social processes and projects that reveal how the self acquires a non-trivial new meaning in and through its very process of alteration. By focusing on ways we are allowed to change ourselves, including through religious and spiritual traditions and innovations, embodied participation in therapeutic programs like psychoanalysis and gendered care services, and political activism or relationships with animals, the authors in this volume create a model for cross-cultural or global analysis of social-self change that leads to fresh ways of addressing the 'self' itself. Trade Review"This remarkable volume casts new light on our understanding of selfhood, by looking at the ways different people in different contexts alter themselves."— Jon P. Mitchell, author of Ambivalent Europeans: Ritual, Memory and the Public Sphere in Malta "Anthropology has only recently focused on one of the basic human experiences: that people set out to change themselves, and they do so using the tools that their culture offers to them. This volume presents a rich array of observations around this theme to carry the conversation forward."— Tanya Luhrmann, author of How God Becomes Real: Kindling the Presence of Invisible OthersTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: A Time for Change: Modes of Self-Alteration Jean-Paul Baldacchino and Christopher Houston Part I: Religious Cultures, Spiritual Practices, and Self-Alteration Chapter 2 Exemplary Masters, Exemplary Reeds: Pedagogies of Self-Alteration in Sufi Music Banu Şenay Chapter 3 Re-imagining Self and Self-Alteration in Contemporary New Age, Pagan and Neo-Shamanic Spiritualities Kathryn Rountree Chapter 4 Wounded by Grace: Becoming a Prophet in an Evangelical Revival in Solomon Islands Jaap Timmer Part II: Self-Alteration and Political Activism Chapter 5 Fabricating the New Man and Woman: Self-Alteration Through Revolutionary Socialism Christopher Houston Chapter 6 Transcendental Terror: Zen Self-Transformation through White Supremacist Atrocity, from Nazi Germany to Utøya and Christchurch Max Harwood Part III: Gendered Bodies and Therapeutic Interventions Chapter 7 Beautiful, Moral, Functional: Bodily Self-Alteration in an Italian Centre for Eating Disorders Gisella Orsini Chapter 8 Porous Individuality as Self-Alteration: Commercial Self-Improvement in Urban China Gil Hizi Chapter 9 How Is Psychoanalysis a Mode of Self-Alteration? Anthropological Interrogations Jean-Paul Baldacchino Part IV: Self-Alteration, The Human, and the More-Than-Human Chapter 10 Mutualistic Self-Alteration: Human-Pigeon Assemblages in Rural Pakistan Muhammad A. Kavesh Chapter 11 Self-Alteration as Human Capacity and as Cosmopolitan Right Nigel Rapport Part V: Afterword Chapter 12 Making Oneself Otherwise: Reflections on Natality Michael Jackson Acknowledgments Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisA simple guide to all the tools, methods and exercises to manage your stress. What if you could feel in control of your stress levels? How would it be to access qualities like self-worth, grounded confidence, inspiration and inner peace when faced with stress? Stress, anxiety and depression have become a sign of our times. We have lived through a global pandemic with fears that more may follow. We continue to face global crises like climate change and war or threats of war in parts of the world that affect us all through our shared humanity and the global economy. Then there is the continuation of a modern, fast-paced, highly competitive lifestyle to contend with, that can affect young and old alike.How have your stress levels been lately? Maybe stress has left you feeling depleted and tired. Or maybe it has wired you up to feel moody and irritable. International bestselling and award-winning author, Noa Belling has put together a tried and tested, scientifically backed and power packed toolkit to help you. It targets different ways that stress can show up in our lives, that might leave some of us depleted and depressed and others wired and anxious.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to guide you toward a profound understanding of why you do what you do, this journal is an invitation to embark on a transformative exploration of self-discovery and personal growth for Enneagram Type Twos. With insightful prompts, mindfulness exercises, and grounding meditations to help Helpers recognize and embrace your unique characteristics, challenges, and strengths, each page is a step along the path toward your authentic self. As a Helper, your perpetual aspiration is to embrace and reciprocate love, even when it demands a personal sacrifice. The Enneagram Type 2 Journal is your trusted ally on the journey toward unveiling the genuine purpose of your heart, fortifying your strength as a wellspring of unconditional love and light in this world, and prioritizing your well-being as an essential aspect of your personal journey. THE ENNEAGRAM INNER WORK JOURNAL SERIES The Enneagram combines modern psychology and ancient spirit

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