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Book SynopsisPrioritizes survivors of abuse by reexamining Christian ideals about suffering and salvation More than half of women and almost one in three of men in the United States have experienced sexual violence at some time in their lives. Yet our Christian tradition has failed survivors of sexual violence, who have been taught to believe that traumatic suffering brings us closer to God. Incarnating Grace attempts to save our broken ways of talking about God’s grace by unearthing liberating resources buried in the Christian tradition. Christian ideas about salvation have historically contributed to sexual violence in our communities by reinforcing the idea that suffering is salvific. But a God worth worshiping does not want human beings to suffer. Drawing on the sixteenth-century Spanish mystic Teresa of Avila as well as contemporary political and feminist theologians, philosophers, and legal scholars, author and Associate Professor of theology Julia Feder offers an account of Christian salvation as mystical-political. Feder begins by describing the breadth of traumatic wounding and the shape of traumatic recovery, as articulated by psychologists. Since the fullness of post-traumatic healing requires reserves deeper than those which can be articulated by the secular field of psychology alone, the book then introduces the Spanish Carmelite Saint Teresa of Avila and her theological insights, which are most helpful for constructing a post-traumatic theology of healing. Arguing that God stands against violence and suffering, the book also examines the notion of “senseless suffering,” a technical term that comes from Edward Schillebeeckx, a Catholic twentieth-century Flemish priest and theologian. The suffering of sexual violence serves no higher purpose or greater human value and pushes against all ways of making sense of the world as good and orderly. In the following chapters, Feder turns to two Christian virtues that animate post-traumatic recovery, courage and hope, and explores how Christian hope can provide a language to empower courageous activity undertaken toward healing. Incarnating Grace opens a new dialogue about salvation and violence that does not allow evil to have the last word.Table of ContentsForeword by Donna Freitas | ix Introduction: Saving Grace | 1 1 Salvation as Mystical-Political Healing | 7 2 Teresa of Avila: A Saint for Survivors | 27 3 Teresa’s Embodied Anthropology | 49 4 The Survivor as Imago Dei: Created for Friendship | 69 5 Edward Schillebeeckx’s Theology of Suffering | 90 6 The Story of Jesus and the Mystical-Political Shape of Salvation | 103 7 Courage in the Work of Posttraumatic Healing | 122 8 Recovery and Hope | 152 Conclusion: A Theology of Healing | 165 Acknowledgments | 181 Notes | 183 Index | 235

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Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on workbook, Becoming an Effective Supervisor neatly fills the gap in supervision resources available to mental health practitioners. The workbook is designed to help clinical counselors and therapists create effective supervision programs of their own, and to address the individual needs of their students. The leading contemporary models of supervision are discussed, as well as the necessary components of a successful supervision curriculum.A framework is then provided for counselors and therapists to develop a personalized and highly effective supervisory style to implement with their own students. The unique exploration exercises in each chapter allow readers to actively integrate the information provided, and to apply these lessons and skills to their own supervisory experiences. Students too will benefit from her concise examination of the theories, applications, and goals of the supervision process. Along with a discussion of the ethical, legal, and multicultural issues faced by clinical supervisors, practical analyses and applications ensure that this book will be a valued addition to any clinical counseling or therapy library.Trade Review"...a 'must have' resource for mental health practitioners whose work responsibilities include clinical supervision. Campbell has ... created a practical, readable, engaging, hands-on guide for busy clinicians who want to be effective supervisors." -- Barbara Herlihy, PhD, Author of Ethical Standards CasebookTable of ContentsPreface. What is Supervision? What do Supervisors Do? What are the Models of Supervision? What are the Main Methods of Supervision? What is the Role of the Relationship in Supervision? How Does the Supervisor Select Methods and Techniques to Help the Supervisee Grow and Develop? What are the Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Supervision? What is the Role of Multicultural issues in Supervision? What is the Role of Administrative Tasks in Supervision? What is the Role of Personal Development in Supervision? How Does a Supervisor Plan for the First Session? References. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisClinical Counselling in Community and Voluntary Settings provides an overview of the development of counselling in a world of managed care, where resources are tight and professionals are stretched to their limits. Experienced contributors from a varied and diverse background cover issues including:* the place of community and voluntary organisations in society at large* the nature of counselling in voluntary and community settings* containment and holding* the nature of the client group and its affect on clinical workThis book will provide theoretical and practical advice of interest to both experienced practitioners and students considering a placement with a voluntary counselling organisation.Table of ContentsIntroduction, Stimpson. The Place of Community and Voluntary Organisations in Society at Large, Robinson. The Nature of Counselling in Voluntary and Community Settings, Tyndall. Clinical Work, Supervision and Management, Hill. Research : The Impetus for, and the Measure of, Good Practice. A Case Study from the Voluntary Sector, Machin. Focusing on the Frame - Researching the Impact of Third Parties when working with Children, O'Farrell. Assessment for Counselling in Community and Voluntary Organisations, Stolte. Issue of Containment and Holding Mander. How does the Nature of the Client Group, or the Presenting Problem, Affect the Clinical Work? Cottrell, Elgar. Putting 'Technique' into Question, Gordon. Postscript : Counselling in a Postmodern Context, Stimpson.

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Book SynopsisThe skilled helper model of counselling is hugely influential in the helping professions. Egan's Skilled Helper Model brings a number of new and challenging perspectives to bear on Egan's work and makes a major contribution to the development of this problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping.Val Wosket draws on over twenty years experience of counselling, training and supervising to provide a clear exposition of the model and situate it in contemporary counselling practice. Numerous case studies are provided throughout, along with contributions from experienced practitioners, illustrating how the model can be applied in a variety of clinical settings and with a range of counselling issues. Egan's Skilled Helper Model builds on and extends the aims of Egan's original work, covering key topics, including: Developing a client-responsive approach that places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the model Applying the skilled helper model in research, training and supervision Translating the model into more accessible and adaptable language This book provides an invaluable resource for trainees, trainers, supervisors and experienced practitioners wishing to update their knowledge of the model. It will also be of great interest to anyone in the helping professions looking for a pragmatic integrative framework that is adaptable to a diverse range of client issues and contexts.Table of ContentsEgan, Foreword. Introduction. Background and Context to the Skilled Helper Model. Overview of the Skilled Helper Model 1: Stage One. Overview of the Skilled Helper Model 2: Stage Two. Critiques and Commentaries of the Skilled Helper Model. Using the Skilled Helper Model in Training. Research, Supervision and the Skilled Helper Model. Dunnett, Gabriel, Hobman, Laycock, Pendle, Roberts, Smith, Storr, Warren, Developments and Applications of the Skilled Helper Model: A Roundtable of Views.

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Book SynopsisThe Future of Training in Psychotherapy and Counselling presents a revealing and stimulating account of the current state of training that demonstrates how training will have to adapt if it is to sucessfully meet the needs and challenges of the future.In an attempt to look afresh at the whole question of training, John Rowan proposes that there are three ways of doing therapy and any examination of training has to consider each of these:* the instrumental, where the main emphasis is on the treating the client or patient * the authentic way, where the main emphasis is on meeting the client or patient* the transpersonal way, where main emphasis is on linking with the client in a more personal way. Each approach makes different assumptions about the self, about the relationship, and about the level of consciousness involved in doing therapy. By challenging the basic precepts of traditional training, John Rowan encourages the reader to reconsider subjects including the difference between counselling and psychotherapy, culture and ethics, the origins of disturbance in clients, and child development. The Future of Training in Psychotherapy and Counselling provides a much needed new perspective that will compel all psychotherapists and counsellors to take a closer look at training in the field.Trade Review'A book principally aimed at psychotherapists to encourage them to think about the nature of training and therefore practice... a complex but highly informed discussion that will enhance the understanding of practitioners in the field.' - The Scientific Medical Network Review'to my mind all counselling and psychotherapy trainers and tutors should be reading this if they have any intention to remain updated and to make necessary changes to courses'. - Colin Feltham, British Journal of Guidance and Counselling'With its presentation of new perspectives and detailed exploration of issues key to the future of psychotherapy and counselling, this book will be of interest and value to both trainers and trainees' - Vikki Kelly, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy (Vol. 7, No. 4)'A book principally aimed at psychotherapists to encourage them to think about the nature of training and therefore practice... a complex but highly informed discussion that will enhance the understanding of practitioners in the field.'- The Scientific Medical Network ReviewTable of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Dialectical interpolation: There is and is not a difference between counselling and psychotherapy 2. Do we need training? Dialectical interpolation: We are and are not dealing with a distinct and separate individual 3. Theory. Dialectical interpolation: We know and do not know how children develop 4. Skills. Dialectical interpolation: We must and must not hold on to our model of the person as being the correct model 5. Supervision. Dialectical interpolation: We are and are not looking for the origins of disturbance in our clients: we are and are not looking to see how the problems are being maintained in the present 6. Own therapy and groupwork. Dialectical interpolation: We are and are not concerned with cure 7. Written work. Dialectical interpolation: We can and cannot take our own culture for granted 8. Ethics. Dialectical interpolation: Empathy is and is not a skill 9. Research. Dialectical Interpolation: We must believe and disbelieve the client 10. Dangerous omissions. Dialectical Interpolation: Integrative psychotherapy is and is not integrative 11. The body in psychotherapy Appendix: The keyboard of interventions.

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Book SynopsisAre you troubled by hearing voices or seeing visions that others do not? Do you believe that other people are trying to harm you or control you? Do you feel that something odd is going on that you can’t explain or that things are happening around you with a special meaning? Do you worry that other people can read your mind or that thoughts are being put in your head?Think You’re Crazy? Think Again provides an effective step-by-step aid to understanding your problems, making positive changes and promoting recovery. Written by experts in the field, this book will help you to: understand how your problems developed and what keeps them going use questionnaires and monitoring sheets to identify and track changes in the links between your experiences, how you make sense of these and how you feel and behave learn how to change thoughts, feelings and behaviour for the better practice skills between sessions using worksheets Based on clinically proven techniques and filled with examples of how cognitive therapy can help people with distressing psychotic experiences, Think You’re Crazy? Think Again will be a valuable resource for people with psychosis.Trade Review"Morrison and colleagues have produced the ideal book on CBT for psychosis. It destigmatises and energises people with psychosis instilling hope and insight. Every chapter is a gem of understanding and opportunity. All mental health professionals, users and carers should have access to this book." – Douglas Turkington, Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry, Newcastle University, UK"...a step-by-step, common-sense, easy-to-follow, empathetic guide to understanding why such beliefs can occur and endure, and how to make sense of thoughts, feelings and events in a different way that removes the fear and confusion." - Human Givens JournalTable of ContentsWhat is Psychosis? Are My Experiences Abnormal? Will I Be Like This Forever? What’s Happening to Me? Evaluating Your Thoughts. Evaluating Your Thoughts by Changing Your Behaviour. Helpful and Unhelpful Ways of Coping. Feeling Good About Yourself. Staying Well. Using Medication. Recovery. Who Can Help?

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Book SynopsisA Spiritual Strategy for Counseling and Psychotherapy, Second Edition shows mental health professionals how to deal sensitively with clients whose spirituality or religion is an important part of their lives. It highlights the therapeutic possibilities religion and spirituality can offer. Building on the success of the first edition, the new edition provides timely updates and additional theoretical grounding for integrating a theistic, spiritual strategy into mainstream psychology.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsI. IntroductionPrologueThe Need for a Theistic Spiritual Strategy (PDF, 395KB)II. Historical Perspectives The Alienation Between Religion and Psychology The New Zeitgeist III. Theological, Philosophical, and Theoretical Perspectives Theological and Philosophical Assumptions of Theistic Psychotherapy Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Theistic Psychotherapy IV. Theistic Psychotherapy: Process and Methods A Theistic View of Psychotherapy Ethical and Process Issues and Guidelines Religious and Spiritual Assessment Religious and Spiritual Practices as Therapeutic Interventions Spiritual Interventions Used by Contemporary Psychotherapists V. Research and Future Directions A Theistic, Spiritual View of Science and Research Methods Directions for the Future ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject IndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces an approach to mental health that dates back 3,000 years to an ancient body of Jewish spiritual wisdom. Known as the Connections Paradigm, the millennia-old method has been empirically shown to alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. After being passed down from generation to generation and tested in clinical settings with private clients, it is presented to a broad audience for the first time. The idea behind the paradigm is that at any given moment, human beings are either “connected” or “disconnected” across three key relationships. To be “connected” means to be in a loving, harmonious, and fulfilling relationship; to be “disconnected” means, of course, the opposite. The three relationships are those between our souls and our bodies, ourselves and others, and ourselves and God. These relationships are hierarchal; each depends on the one that precedes it. This means that we can only connect with God to the extent that we associate with others, and we cannot connect with others if we don’t connect with ourselves. The author, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, devotes a section to each relationship and describes techniques and practices to become a more connected individual. He also brings in compelling stories from his clinical practice to show the process in action. Whether you’re a clinician working with clients, or a person seeking the healing balm of wisdom; whether you’re a member of the Jewish faith, or a person open to new spiritual perspectives, you will find this book sensible, practical, and timely because, for all of us, connection leads to mental health.Trade Review “A leading voice in the psychology of religion and its application to mental health problems, Dr. Rosmarin has given faith-based providers an entirely new language for intertwining spiritual, interpersonal, and mental health domains in the interests of clinical care. This innovative volume shows how ancient Jewish teachings on the relation of body and soul can be combined with a broad array of modern evidence-based approaches to psychological care, from exposure to experiential acceptance, from nutrition to interpersonal compassion. There is a significant body of science showing that embedding evidence-based intervention into a spiritual journey is a powerful combination for people of faith. Still, providers need a more general approach that stands one step above the details of particular religious commitments. Filled with clinical examples, this book radiates kindness and empathic concern, and its use of ‘body and soul’ could be effective with a wide range of people of faith.” —Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, author of A Liberated Mind, and Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno “Dr. Rosmarin has done a great mental health service for the general public. With so many today beset by anxiety and depression and tiring of modern answers that feel superficial, The Connections Paradigm offers a profound, centuries-old method to relieve mental distress, enhance life’s most important relationships, and achieve genuine peace of mind.” —Harold G. Koenig, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University Health Systems, and director of the Duke Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health “The Connections Paradigm is not only timely but Dr. David Rosmarin’s careful attention to its rich traditionands practical relevance for each of us is a gift. I am truly grateful for how well he unpacks these three critical forms of connection—Inner Connection, Interpersonal Connection, and Spiritual Connection—with such clarity alongside the relatable stories he weaves throughout this book!” —Holly K. Oxhandler, PhD, LMSW, associate professor of social work and associate dean for research faculty development, Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work “Infused with the warmth and wisdom of Judaism, this book offers a deeply thoughtful psychological and spiritual guide for those seeking greater connectedness within themselves, with others, and with God. Using poignant stories from his clinical practice, Rosmarin illustrates how a ‘connections paradigm’ can foster transformations among people facing the full range of psychological problems. This book will deepen the practice of many providers and the lives of many clients.” —Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, professor emeritus, department of psychology, Bowling Green State University, author of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy “David Rosmarin has compiled a thoughtful and relatable guide to help us reconnect with our body and soul. He shares practical instructions supported by theory, case studies,s, and ancient Jewish spiritual teachings to show that we can live more fully when we are truly connected to all our parts. The Connections Paradigm is good for the body, mind, and soul.” —Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Change “Jung famously claimed that every patient he treated over age thirty-five needed in the end to find a spiritual outlook on life. In The Connections Paradigm, mental and spiritual health are beautifully intertwined, and Jewish wisdom becomes a stabilizing and uplifting force in an often dark and confusing world.” —Rabbi David Wolpe, Max Webb Senior Rabbi, Sinai Temple “Written in a lucid and graceful style and full of applicable case studies, this book is an authoritative statement on the importance of spirituality in mental health. I highly recommend The Connection Paradigm either as a self-help guide or as a blueprint for interventions by mental health professionals. The cure for human suffering lies in healing the brokenness in a divided self, conflict in relationships, and separation from God.” —Paul T. P. Wong, PhD., C.Psych, president of the International Network on Personal Meaning Table of Contents Introduction / 1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Inner Connection: Body and Soul / 13 CHAPTER 2 Inner Connection Part I: Accepting the Soul’s Guidance / 35 CHAPTER 3 Inner Connection Part II: Loving the Body and Providing for Its Needs / 51 CHAPTER 4 Inner Connection Part III: Expressing Needs and Raising Issues to the Soul / 64 CHAPTER 5 Inner Connection Part IV: Tolerating the Body’s Idiosyncrasies with Love and Patience / 78 CHAPTER 6 Introduction to Interpersonal Connection / 92 CHAPTER 7 Interpersonal Connection Part I: Three Levels of Noticing the Needs of Others / 108 CHAPTER 8 Interpersonal Connection Part II: Providing for the Needs of Others / 121 CHAPTER 9 Interpersonal Connection Part III: Noticing Our Disconnection from Others / 135 CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Connection Part IV: Remaining Connected to Others / 147 CHAPTER 11 Introduction to Spiritual Connection / 159 CHAPTER 12 Spiritual Connection Part I: Recognizing Our Limited Scope of Control / 171 CHAPTER 13 Spiritual Connection Part II: Recognizing God’s Order and Design in the World / 188 CHAPTER 14 Spiritual Connection Part III: Developing a Godly Vision / 202 CHAPTER 15 Spiritual Connection Part IV: Exerting Heroic Efforts for God / 219 Conclusion / 235 Acknowledgments / 251

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Book SynopsisSpirituality is an important part of many clients’ lives. It can be a resource for stabilization, healing, and growth. It can also be the cause of struggle and even harm. More and more therapists—those who consider themselves spiritual and those who do not—recognize the value of addressing spirituality in therapy and increasing their skill for engaging it ethically and effectively. In this immensely practical book, Russell Siler Jones helps therapists feel more competent and confident about having spiritual conversations with clients. With a refreshing, down-to-earth style, he describes how to recognize the diverse explicit and implicit ways spirituality can appear in psychotherapy, how to assess the impact spirituality is having on clients, how to make interventions to maximize its healthy impact and lessen its unhealthy impact, and how therapists can draw upon their own spirituality in ethical and skillful ways. He includes extended case studies and clinical dialogue so readers can hear how spirituality becomes part of case conceptualization and what spiritual conversation actually sounds like in psychotherapy. Jones has been a therapist for nearly 30 years and has trained therapists in the use of spirituality for over a decade. He writes about a complex topic with an elegant simplicity and provides how-to advice in a way that encourages therapists to find their own way to apply it.Spirit in Session is a pragmatic guide that therapists will turn to again and again as they engage their clients in one of the most meaningful and consequential dimensions of human experience. Trade Review“Jones has a gift for breaking complex theories and processes into simpler steps or components….many may find [Spirit in Session] an enjoyable read, offering a reaffirming, strengthening, and enriching perspective, as this reviewer did."—Journal of Pastoral Care Counseling "Spirit in Session is full of heart and has a strong ethical sense throughout. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book; it feels like essential reading in the field of spirituality and therapy."—Thresholds, journal of the British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy“This book is widely applicable and provides a helpful framework for addressing the topic of spirituality as it relates to psychotherapy....As a recently licensed therapist, reading this book has been a tremendous help in beginning my journey as a helper.” ​—Journal of Marital and Family Therapy “[A] clear, readable, ethical, and practical guidebook for what it looks like to practice as a spiritually integrated psychotherapist today....Wonderfully interfaith....I suspect that Jones’s basic orientation and guiding principles could apply equally to religious professionals and mental health professionals.” —Reflective Practice“A real gem! Remarkably accessible, this book makes the spiritual dimension of therapy come alive. Jones is a masterful educator and clinician who skillfully leads the reader through the meanings and methods of spiritually integrated psychotherapy. His wisdom, warmth, humor, openness, faithfulness, and humanity fairly radiate from each page.”—Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, professor of psychology, Bowling Green State University, author of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: Understanding and Addressing the Sacred“In this beautifully written book, Russell Siler Jones offers practical advice to therapists on virtually every aspect of bringing spiritual discussions into their offices.”—Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, founding developer of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy“This eminently readable, compelling, and inspiring book takes readers—heart, mind, and soul—into what actually happens in spiritually oriented therapy conversations. Russell Jones is a compassionate, committed, and elegantly simple mentor for therapists who want to help clients draw upon their spirituality in life-giving ways. Spirit in Session deserves to be a required textbook in every 'Intro to Therapy' course.”—Carrie Doehring, PhD, professor of pastoral care and counseling, Iliff School of Theology, author of The Practice of Pastoral Care: A Postmodern Approach“An outstanding handbook for teaching. Russell Jones’s exceptional mastery of both psychotherapy and spiritual inquiry guides therapists and their clients to discover spiritual encounters within the everydayness of routine psychotherapy sessions.”—James L. Griffith, MD, Leon M. Yochelson Professor and Chair, GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences, author Religion that Heals, Religion that Harms“A creative, warm, clinically-relevant look at how spirituality can inform the life and work of a psychotherapist.”—Mark R McMinn PhD, professor and director of faith integration, Graduate School of Clinical Psychology, George Fox University, author of The Science of Virtue"What makes Spirit in Session so distinctive and laudable is Jones’s consideration of the therapist’s own spirituality and spiritual countertransference, and how these can be ethically and effectively utilized in therapy. He does this in a conversational, relational, and humorous style that beginning and seasoned therapists alike will relish....Reading it was like taking a psychospiritual retreat.”—Rev. Jill L. Snodgrass, PhD, associate professor, Department of Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care, Loyola College of Arts and Sciences, co-editor of Understanding Pastoral Counseling“I recommend the book for all psychotherapists, but especially those who wish to gain more insight into how to honor in sensitive and competent ways the resources of their clients’ spirituality.”—P. Scott Richards, PhD, past president of APA’s Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, co-author of A Spiritual Strategy for Counseling and Psychotherapy“For anyone whose professional work involves addressing the spiritual needs of clients or patients—from board certified chaplains to other healthcare providers who wish to feel more confident in their conversations about meaning, purpose, and quality of life (in a word, spirituality)—this book is a great resource.”—Rev. Amy Greene, DMin, director of spiritual care, Cleveland Clinic“The book is perfect for professionals and students alike who are interested in being more mindful and embracing of spirituality, broadly defined, in counseling activities with diverse clients. I am grateful for it and will happily encourage others to read it.”—Thomas G. Plante, PhD, ABPP, Augustin Cardinal Bea, S.J. University Professor, Santa Clara University, adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, author of Spiritual Practices in Psychotherapy“Move this book to the top of your ‘to be read’ stack. It will fill you with the courage and confidence to explore spirituality and religion with clients and perhaps even to pursue your own at a deeper level.” —Bryan E. Robinson, PhD, author of #CHILL: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life“A must read for new and experienced clinicians alike who want to master the art of integrating spirituality into the therapeutic process.”—Craig S. Cashwell, PhD, Chair, Department of Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina Greensboro, co-editor of Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling“This is a wonderful book. Russell Siler Jones, master therapist and gifted writer…reminds us that the road to sacred conversation is paved with humility, tenderness, respect, and courage.”—Toni Herbine-Blank, MS, RN, author of Intimacy from the Inside Out: Compassion and Courage in Couple Therapy“[A] clearly written, helpful, open-minded, and respectful approach to working with the spirituality, broadly defined, of clients as well as of the therapist. Both implicit and explicit ways of sensitively and effectively doing this are covered. Highly recommend!”—Siang-Yang Tan, PhD, professor of psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, author of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective“Russell Siler Jones makes the enterprise of spiritual conversation in psychotherapy accessible. His approach is practical and yet illuminating, offering guidance for experienced clinicians as well as for clinicians who may just be dipping a toe into their clients’ spirituality. And his voice is so warm, inviting, and encouraging that the reader will feel on much more solid ground engaging the spiritual lives of his or her clients.”—Eileen M. Russell, PhD, senior faculty, AEDP Institute, author of Restoring Resilience“[A] fresh, unique perspective on the process of ethically integrating clients’ religion/spirituality into clinical practice...The rich case examples woven throughout help make this book relatable for mental and behavioral health practitioners at any level – whether you are just starting your journey as a therapist or have been in practice for decades.”—Holly K. Oxhandler, PhD, LMSW, assistant professor and associate dean for research faculty development, Baylor University“Russell Siler Jones is a skilled clinician whose wisdom and understanding come through in this beautifully written, sensitive, and practical book….This text is dynamic, thoughtful, and case-based in its multiple approaches to working with the spiritual experiences clients’ and therapists have…[It] is a must read for all helping professionals.”—Samuel T. Gladding, PhD, professor of counseling, Wake Forest University, author of Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession“A widely accessible and adaptable professional resource for understanding spirituality in therapeutic settings. It belongs on the shelves of pastoral care workers and therapists working with clients because, as the author reminds us, all people are spiritual.”—Jennifer Ripley, PhD, professor of psychology and Hughes Endowed Chair, Regent University“[An] excellent resource for clinicians to increase their comfort with—and competence in using—spirituality in clinical practice. Engaging and well-written.”—Kevin A. Harris, PhD, LP, HSP, assistant professor of psychology, Our Lady of the Lake UniversityTable of Contents Part One: Introduction 1 About This Book / 3 2 God: A Word about a Word / 11 3 Spirituality, Spiritually / 17 4 Spirituality, Conceptually / 29 Part Two: Working with Your Client’s Spirituality 5 How Spiritual Conversation Begins / 47 6 Spiritual Assessment: What We Need to Know and How We Come to Know It / 65 7 Working with Spiritual Resources: Spiritual Interventions, Part 1 / 77 8 Working with Spiritual Struggles: Spiritual Interventions, Part 2 / 107 9 Working with Harmful Spirituality: Spiritual Interventions, Part 3 / 137 Part Three: Working with Your Own Spirituality 10 Spirituality and Your Overall Approach to Psychotherapy / 171 11 Spirituality and Specific Moments in Psychotherapy / 183 12 Spiritual Countertransference / 205 13 Conclusion / 225 Acknowledgments / 231 Notes / 233 Bibliography / 249 Index / 257

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Book SynopsisAs a clinician, you know how difficult it can be to treat clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using a one-size-fits-all approach. This powerful and evidence-based guide offers a variety of customizable treatment strategies-made simple and practical-for helping clients with OCD.Written by a psychologist and expert in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD Made Simple combines powerful, evidence-based therapies to help you create a concise and customizable treatment plan. The methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), inference-based therapy (IBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-are presented in an easy-to-follow format, incorporate the newest research, and offer a wide range of skills for helping OCD clients.The standalone treatment protocols outlined in each chapter represent a specific model and procedure for addressing the mechanisms underlying the OCD. In addition, you'll find worksheets and online resources to help you create individualized treatment programs to best suit your clients needs.If you're looking for a simple, customizable approach to treating clients with OCD, this book has everything you need to get started.

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Book SynopsisLearn to get the most out of therapy to unlock your best self.Millions of Americans will go to therapy this year, but veteran psychotherapist Gary Trosclair believes the vast majority of them will start the process with little to no sense of how to best use their sessions to achieve their goals. Recent research has identified effective client participation as one of the most crucial factors in successful therapy. What can one do to get the most out of their sessions to create lasting positive changes in their lives? What does it look like to “work on it” in therapy?Trosclair covers these points and more, combining cutting-edge scientific research with years of fascinating anecdotal evidence to create a guide that is as compelling as it is indispensable. It teaches readers how to take off their masks and be real with their therapists, how to deal with emotions that arise in session, how to continue their psychological work outside of sessions, how to know when it’s time to say goodbye to their therapists, and much more.Whether you’re already in therapy and looking to make more out of each appointment, or you’re thinking of starting the process and want to go in with a game plan, I’m Working on It in Therapy will show you how you can make every session count towards becoming your best possible self.

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Book SynopsisChildhood sexual abuse (or child sexual abuse/CSA) is not only an assault on the body—it is an assault on the mind and on the spirit. It is an insult to the victim’s integrity, her self-esteem, his very being. Besides imposing a significantly higher risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, suicidality, substance abuse, and learning & educational difficulties, the most devastating consequence of childhood sexual abuse is shame. Freedom at Last will help victims of this form of abuse recover from all aspects of this extreme shame and its damaging after-effects.Not only does shame from CSA cause a multitude of problems, but this very same shame stands in the way of a victim’s ability to recover and heal. Victims often struggle with shame’s correlation with dissociation, difficulty forming relationships, emotional barriers to disclosing abuse and seeking help, and a lasting negative effect on victim’s sense of self. In this groundbreaking book, leading psychologist Dr. Beverly Engel reveals the truth about how CSA affects victims, dispels common myths surrounding this type of abuse, explains the nuances behind the emotion of shame, and teaches readers how to develop more self-awareness about how shame has manifested in their lives along with powerful and effective shame-reduction strategies. Freedom at Last offers effective strategies for not only healing the negative effects of abuse-related shame, but also to help overcome the shame that keeps survivors from seeking help. Using the most recent research along with her 35-year career working with victims of child sexual abuse, Dr. Engel provides a blueprint for readers and their loved ones to overcome the debilitating effects of shame, including strategies for emotional release, encouragement to free themselves from their secrets, teaching self-forgiveness, eliminating shame-causing behaviors, and removing shame from unhealthy behaviors and attitudes.

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Book SynopsisThere is no one method for doing culturally alert counseling. Instead, culturally alert counseling consists of intentionally adapting existing ways to help clients (1) understand their socially constructed worldviews through culture, (2) appreciate their various cultures, (3) to make choices about adherence to cultural norms, and (4) to recognize and respond to external bias relating to their cultural group membership.

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Book SynopsisThere is no one method for doing culturally alert counseling. Instead, culturally alert counseling consists of intentionally adapting existing ways to help clients (1) understand their socially constructed worldviews through culture, (2) appreciate their various cultures, (3) to make choices about adherence to cultural norms, and (4) to recognize and respond to external bias relating to their cultural group membership.

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Book SynopsisIn The Heart of ACT, renowned acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer Robyn Walser explores ACT as a process-based therapy incorporating interpersonal, intrapersonal, and overarching and ongoing processes, as well as the integration of six core components of psychological flexibility to connect clinicians to the dynamic and relational implementation of ACT.Engaging clinical scenarios, therapeutic insights, and supervision dialogues are offered to help clinicians move beyond their conceptual understanding of ACT principles to master the nuances of the therapeutic relationship at the heart of ACT. Using the tips and strategies in this professional guide, you'll develop a flexible, grounded, and client-centered practice.With this comprehensive resource, you'll learn to cultivate an organic, process-driven practice, grounded in the heart of the therapeutic relationship and responsive to clients in the moment. The Heart of ACT is designed to mimic the supervision experience by presenting material in thought-provoking chapters grounded in real-life clinical situations and challenges.In the book, you'll also find supervision dialogues inspired by Walser's work with her supervisees, Carlton Coulter and Manuela O'Connell. Carlton and Manuela comment and ask questions related to the material in the book and their own ACT learning process. These are then addressed by Walser in a dialogue designed to assist clinicians in connecting to the material. These sections mimic the helpful mentoring process of one-on-one training and supervision, and offer insights into specific therapeutic challenges that can unfold in structured conversation.As the applications of ACT grow, so does the need for up-to-date professional resources. Unlike many advanced ACT books that focus on procedures and techniques, The Heart of ACT focuses on the heart of the therapeutic relationship, as well as the "soft skills" that are difficult to describe, but which often mark the difference between a merely good clinician and an excellent one. If you're looking to take your ACT delivery to a new, exciting level, this book is a must-have addition to your professional library.

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Book SynopsisTrauma-Focused ACT (TFACT) provides a flexible, comprehensive model for treating the entire spectrum of trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, moral injury, chronic pain, shame, suicidality, insomnia, complicated grief, attachment issues, sexual problems, and more. Written by internationally acclaimed ACT trainer, Russ Harris, this textbook is for practitioners at all levels of experience, and offers exclusive access to free downloadable resources-including scripts, videos, MP3s, handouts, and worksheets.Discover cutting-edge strategies for healing the past, living in the present, and building a new future. With this compassion-based, exposure-centered approach, you'll learn how to help your clients:· Find safety and security in their bodies· Overcome hyperarousal and hypoarousal· Break free from dissociation· Shift from self-hatred to self-compassion· Rapidly ground themselves and reengage in life· Unhook from difficult cognitions and emotions· Develop an integrated sense of self· Resolve traumatic memories through flexible exposure· Connect with and live by their values· Experience post-traumatic growth

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to rid yourself of chronic stress, anxiety and depression? Is it possible to experience true peace of mind? Is it possible to discover a new way of living life, beyond what you imagined? In this inspirational true story, Terry Rubenstein explains why this IS absolutely possible. The Three Principles of Innate Health are a ground-breaking new paradigm for the world of psychology. Terry''s moving account shows how this revolutionary understanding replaces the countless misconceptions that cause many of us to lose our way. At the age of 29, Terry was an overwhelmed mother of 5 young sons suffering from acute depression and anxiety. A few years later, having learned something simple that explained all her past suffering, her life changed dramatically. She discovered the secret that lets you escape from being a helpless victim; that allows you to be resilient and secure in the face of life''s inevitable ups and downs. Terry''s powerful story reveals the gift of an Exquisite Mind overflowing with infinite potential - and the unexpected discovery of the innate health that resides within us all. Thought is the divide that creates the chasm, but it is also the bridge that builds the connection. True psychological freedom is waiting for you. This book explains where you can find it.

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Book SynopsisThrough eight compelling stories we get to know the Gestalt therapist Vikram Kolmannskog and some of his clients. These include the businessman Carl who is suffering from chronic burnout, the overwhelmed Marianne who believes she may have been the victim of sexual assualt, the trans woman Annette who breaks with dominant gender norms, the prisoner Jonny who is now encircled by his own self-made wall of isolation, and the beautiful Ask, who falls in love and others fall in love with - including the therapist Vikram. Through these tales of psychotherapy we see how both suffering and healing can occur. With increased awareness and through dialogue we can experience more of ourselves, the other and our world. We become more whole - and that is a good definition of health. Trade Review"A labour of love, quite simply. I have to go out and howl at the moon."-Ellen Koyote Millar, artist and Gestalt therapy student"Some have compared Kolmannskog to Irvin D. Yalom, and this is justified in several ways. The ability to make therapy alive to the ordinary reader is one of them."-Deichman’s Literature Blog (Oslo Public Library) "When I read The empty chair there are three words that keep coming to me: humility, respect and care. This book gives readers not only an explanation, but also an experience of what Gestalt therapy is."-Norwegian Gestalt Journal "I gladly recommend this book to both inquisitive laymen such as myself, but also to those of you who work with people in this way. I began to understand how a Gestalt therapist works and have gained great respect for the way they carry out their profession."-Tine Sundal, one of Norway’s most popular book bloggers"For me as a therapist it is both entertaining and educational reading."-Jens Fossum, Gestalt therapist and blogger"The book raises Gestalt writing to a whole new level. The case studies unfold like a succession of gripping short stories. The commentaries provide contrast and balance. The thinking is contemporary and lucid. Kolmannskog is inspiring, well-informed, and a sheer pleasure to read."-Malcolm Parlett, Author of FUTURE SENSE: Five Explorations of Whole Intelligence for a World That’s Waking UpTable of ContentsAbout the author *Praise / reviews / blurb *Dedication *Preface *What is Gestalt therapy? *Succeeding at everything, even stressing less *Three generations of betrayal *Marianne’s memories *Inside the walls *Put on your own mask first *Freeze *The bearded lady *The empty chair *References *

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Book SynopsisResponding to the growing number of psychologically-informed services for people experiencing social exclusion and, in particular, homelessness, this book gives professionals the information and understanding they need to be fully informed in their practice with this client group. It begins with theory, looking at the psychology of social exclusion and the processes that underlie it, and considers the relationship between trauma, complex needs, homelessness and social exclusion. Presenting practical interventions and case studies, the authors then reveal what makes an effective service in practice and a client perspective on social exclusion and recovery is provided.This is essential reading for all those involved in developing services that meet the needs of socially excluded people with histories of complex trauma or presentations of complex needs, including those who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers, Traveller and Roma communities and people involved with the criminal justice system.Trade ReviewBased on his many years' work with some of society's most excluded and alienated people, Cockersell has coined the term 'compound trauma' and produced a vivid account of how life goes wrong, and what we can do about it. By drawing on modern psychoanalytic thinking, developmental neurobiology and current ideas of therapeutic environments, he presents the most complex problems in an accessible and engaging way. -- Rex Haigh, Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Professor of Therapeutic Environments and Relational Health, Department of Sociology and Social Policy, Nottingham UniversityPeter Cockersell sets out a compelling and plausible narrative for how homelessness can follow successive experiences of trauma and abandonment rather than just being the result of "bad choices". His psychodynamic model of understanding social exclusion gives us a better way of understanding why some homeless people seem to reject help - and some real clues as to how we can change our practice to work more effectively for such people. -- Dr Philip Timms FRCPsych, Honorary Senior Lecturer, King’s College LondonBecoming homeless is a traumatic experience, but very, very often it is just one more such experience in a life characterised by exclusion, neglect and abuse. A powerful and hopeful call for us to recognise how our common humanity makes us all 'interdependent', this new book will help colleagues right across the homeless sector (and beyond) reflect on the central importance of building and modelling good quality relationships. As they explore the many paradoxes that inhabit the world of homelessness - clients who reject care may need the most care, caring for others can help us care for ourselves - Peter Cockersell and colleagues challenge us to recognise multi-morbidity as a condition in its own right, and one that demands a long-term, psychologically informed, compassionate response. If you work in the homelessness sector you need to read this book. -- Alex Bax, Chief Executive, PathwayTable of ContentsPart 1. Social Exclusion as a Psychosocial Problem, and Psychology as a Critical Part of the Response. Section 1. Understanding the Problem. 1. Social Exclusion, Complex Needs and Homelessness. Peter Cockersell. 2. Compound Trauma and Complex Needs. Peter Cockersell. 3. The Process of Social Exclusion. Peter Cockersell. Section 2. Solutions: Principles of Practice. 4. A Psychological Perspective on Recovery. Peter Cockersell. 5. Applying Psychology as a Response to the Impact of Social Exclusion: PIE and Psychotherapy in Homelessness Services. Peter Cockersell. Part 2. A Psychological Perspective on Social Exclusion in Practice and Experience. Section 3. Solutions: Practice and Experience. 6. Pre-treatment Therapy Approach for Single Homeless People. John Connolly. 7. Psychotherapy with Homeless Women. Nicola Saunders. 8. PIE-oneering Psychological Integration in Homeless Hostels. Dr Emma Williamson. 9. PIE: What the People Say. Catriona Reid. 10. Streetlight: Homeless Psychotherapy in Britain's Happiest Town. Dr Sally Read. 11. I Held the Ticket in My Hand. Terry Hutton. Part 3. Psychology Applied to the System of Care. Section 4. Conclusion: Contextualising the Problem and Responses in the Culture and System of Care. 12. The Problem and Potential of Complexity. Peter Cockersell. 13. The Treatment of Multi-Morbidity. Peter Cockersell. 14. The Dependency Paradox. Dr Emma Williamson.

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Book SynopsisFor bereaved parents the development of a continuing bond with the child who has died is a key element in their grieving and in how they manage the future. Using her experience of working in a children's hospital as a counsellor with bereaved parents, Catherine Seigal looks at how continuing bonds are formed, what facilitates and sustains them and what can undermine them. She reflects on what she learned about the counsellor's role supporting parents in extremely distressing situations.Using the words and experiences of bereaved parents, and drawing on current theories of continuing bonds, the book is relevant to both professionals and parents. It covers important subjects such as the benefits of a therapeutic group for bereaved parents, the challenges for parents when another child is born, the important role of siblings in keeping the bonds alive and how it is for parents whose child dies before birth or in early infancy. The book uses theory lightly but relevantly and places it into the heart of the lived experience. It offers anyone working with bereaved parents insight into the many and varied ways grief is experienced and expressed and what can be helpful and unhelpful. And it offers bereaved parents the opportunity to share other parents' experiences, to understand a little more about their own feelings and to know they are not alone, providing an original and valuable guide to continuing love after death.Trade ReviewIn this profound and beautifully written book Cathie Seigal opens our minds and hearts to a world of loss, grief and transformation that is far outside the experience of most people. She weaves together the stories of bereaved parents with her own capacity for deep reflection and understanding, and disturbs our settled notions of what grieving might be. The work she describes is not easy, and reading this book was a painful experience for me at times, but it is an indispensable resource for anyone concerned with accompanying other human beings in extreme pain. Truthful, grounded, intense, emotionally accurate, and ultimately spiritual in its sensibilities, I cannot recommend it too highly. -- Andrew Cooper, Professor of Social Work at Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation TrustThis book can be read by anyone, but will be an incredibly valuable resource for parents, professionals and those supporting the bereaved. It manages to convey the complex array of human responses to the death of a child with clarity and compassion. Her central thesis of the importance of creating a lasting relationship between the child who has died and those left behind is powerfully and beautifully rendered. -- Timothy Watts, Consultant Neonatologist at St Thomas' Hospital, LondonA humble, thoughtful and reflective book that demonstrates the author's ability to care for and emotionally hold her clients by bearing witness to their pain and walking alongside them as they recreate their relationships with their child after death. -- British Journal of Social WorkI would certainly recommend that this book be placed on the reading list for bereavement counselling courses. And I for one will be recommending it to parents struggling with a profundity beyond words, because this book speaks to that profundity. * Cruse Bereavement Care *In this remarkable book Catherine Seigal has distilled her work with bereaved parents and created a profound gift for anyone who has lost a child...Catherine goes right to the heart of the matter, writing about the love that is greater than death, and how it is in this love we find the continued bond with our dead children. Yet this book is not only for parents, it is also a resource for counsellors. Catherine describes the therapeutic benefit of groups as well as counselling. -- Anne Geraghty, Author of ‘Death, the Last God: A Modern Book of the Dead’ * Bereavement Care Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Establishing the bond through place, in a changed landscape; 2. Nurturing the bond through talking... counselling; 3. Creating the bond when there has been so little time together; 4. How a group can strengthen the bond; 5. Beginning the transition; spiritual meanings and the continuing bond; 6. The place of ritual in maintaining and nourishing the bond; 7. Holding on to the bond when another child is born; 8. How brothers and sisters help parents strengthen the bond; 9. What might get in the way of parents being able to establish a continuing bond?; 01. Can the continuing bond be a source of new energy and strength?; 12. Working as a counsellor with bereaved parents; References; Resources

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Book SynopsisThe perfect tool to add to any 'therapeutic treasure box', this set of 68 cards provides a way to help open conversations and structure discussions with children and adolescents aged 6+. The treasure deck offers a fun, non-threatening way to help to build understanding and forge relationships. It also provides a safe, playful way for children to articulate and make sense of their feelings, thoughts, experiences and beliefs. The deck comes with two different types of card - the 'feelings cards' and the 'sentence completion cards' - which can be used separately or together, and the cards are accompanied by a booklet which explains some of the different ways in which they can be therapeutically used. Designed and tested by specialist clinical psychologist, trainer and author Dr Karen Treisman, this deck is a little treasure that will have great value for anyone working with children and adolescents aged 6+.Table of ContentsN/A

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented insight into the approach used by the innovative Suicide Crisis charity, a crisis centre that has so far achieved a zero suicide rate amongst their clients. This book explains their ethos, how they work and the ways in which their services operate.The idea for the service grew out of the author's own lived experience of suicidal crisis, and her inability to find the right kind of help. This experience provides an understanding and awareness of what suicidal clients go through and the kind of help they require, and the success rate of the charity proves that the techniques used are effective. Covering relationship-building, providing intensive support, achieving a balance between protecting clients and giving them control, engaging high-risk men least likely to seek help, assessing risk accurately and more, this groundbreaking approach provides what is needed to save lives of people in suicidal crisis.Trade ReviewHaving lost a dear son to suicide, I desperately wish that this incredibly helpful book had been available, as well as the wonderful Suicide Crisis Centre, for him and for us. Joy writes sensitively whilst enlightening us about all aspects of the workings of her positive organisation. She brings new hope for suicide prevention with new solutions -- Heather S. Buchanan, author and illustrator"Suicide Prevention Techniques" is highly engaging and thought-provoking, providing a detailed description of a genuinely person-focused approach to crisis care. Joy writes with a refreshingly honest and caring tone, and it is clear why so many clients have found the support of Suicide Crisis transformative. -- Emma Cernis, Clinical Psychologist and Wellcome Trust Clinical Doctoral Fellow, University of Oxford Department of PsychiatryThis book provides a clearly written outline of the core skills and personal qualities needed to try to save lives at risk of suicide. If it's not on your course reading list it should be. I haven't seen a better description of how to always have hope, maintain that when others have none, and to value all human life as if it were a member of your family. -- Vivien Isaac-Curson, a retired Psychiatric Nurse and Clinical CoordinatorThis invaluable book is not a top-down medicalised view of how to save lives but rather a compassionate account of immensely practical lessons from someone who has experienced suicidal crisis and has used her knowledge and understanding to so effectively support others. -- Dr Heather Castillo, author of Personality Disorder Temperament or Trauma? and The Reality of Recovery in Personality Disorder.This book should be compulsory reading for all those who work with and care for those vulnerable to suicide. We can and must do more. -- Steven Powles is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. He has worked with Joy in helping families who have lost someone to suicide navigate their way through the inquest process.

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Book SynopsisCreated to counteract the spiritual imbalance that MI can cause, the Moral Injury Reconciliation (MIR) methodology is a 9-week, 3-phased spiritual care treatment, for Veteran and family transformation. This book presents this methodology as a trans-diagnostic approach for practitioners working with clients with MI, PTSD, grief and military sexual trauma.Using the language of reconciliation and spiritual transformation in the context of working therapeutically with Veterans, the author shows how chaplains and others involved in spiritual care can work on the assessment and therapy of those who have experienced MI during their combat experience. It reconciles past trauma, creates a focused 'here-and-now' present and anticipates a hopeful future through spiritual awareness, communication skills and altruism.Trade ReviewThis critically important work recognizes that moral injuries are spiritual in nature and thus require spiritual interventions. It also recognizes the unique tools that chaplains with a sound understanding of military culture and mental health issues bring to the healing journey.Who can better speak to the spiritual aspects of moral injuries than a Navy SEAL and chaplain? An outstanding resource for chaplains and other spiritual care providers that will ultimately benefit our morally injured veterans and their families greatly. -- Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., Lt. Colonel (USAR, Ret.) University of Maryland School of Public Health (Ret.) Resilience Training International (owner) and Author, U.S Military Academy, Class of 1969Moral Injury Reconciliation (MIR) transcends a 'symptom-focused' treatment orientation. Using a transdiagnostic approach featuring religious/spiritual foundations, MIR moves beyond single-diagnosis protocols. It addresses multiple diagnoses and targets the comorbidities found in active-duty and Veteran populations. MIR introduces a new paradigm in Veteran and mental healthcare. -- Harold G. Koenig, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North CarolinaTable of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Part I. Moral Injury Reconciliation: Overview and Fundamentals; 1. Moral Injury: Its Costs and Consequences; 2. Moral Injury Reconciliation: Background and Religious/Spiritual Foundations; 3. Moral Injury Reconciliation: Assessment and Methodology; Part II. Course of Treatment; 4. Preparing the Holding Environment: Beginning the Moral Injury Reconciliation Process; 5. Moral Injury Reconciliation Therapy: Early-Stage Treatment; 6. Moral Injury Reconciliation Therapy: Middle-Stage Treatment; 7. Moral Injury Reconciliation Therapy: Late-Stage Treatment; Conclusion; References

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Book SynopsisThis book contains a wealth of practical arts activities, which creatively and playfully bring positive psychology concepts - such as flow, character strengths, goals and self-awareness - to life.With straightforward, step-by-step instructions, each chapter includes an overview of a positive psychology concept, followed by associated arts activities, and case examples illustrating the activities' uses in therapy and supervision. Also included are post-activity guiding questions to promote a dialogue between therapist and client, and suggestions for adapting the activities for clients to utilize outside the therapy room.Blending the strengths-based focus of positive psychology with the healing, transformative practice of the arts, this book is for all practitioners wanting to cultivate the mental health, flourishing and wellbeing of their clients using a creative approach.Trade ReviewDr. Darewych has operationalized positive art therapy, giving us a fully equipped toolbox to put this exciting new subfield into practice! This is truly a must for any student or therapist wanting practical tools for incorporating the arts into their work. Outstanding! -- Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT, Co-Founder, Creative Wellbeing Workshops and Co-Author, Positive Art Therapy Theory and PracticeDr. Olena Darewych has shared a beautiful gift with practitioners of positive psychology. Each of these gems is evidence-informed, clear, and aimed at the very heart of accessibility. These dynamic, thoughtful, and engaging approaches expand the toolbox. They offer hope to those of us looking for new ways to ignite the spark in the machine. -- Dan Tomasulo, Ph.D., MFA, MAPP, Core Faculty Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University. Author of 'Learned Hopefulness: The Power of Positivity to Overcome Depression'This book is a goldmine! It's a work I've been waiting for, and Dr. Darewych really delivers! She offers fresh ideas and crystal clear instructions; all you need to succeed in leading positive art activities that expand happiness and wellbeing for those of all ages and abilities. I'm inspired and can't wait to use these activities! -- Gioia Chilton, PhD, ATR-BC, LCPAT, CSAC, Co-author of 'Positive Art Therapy Theory and Practice: Integrating Positive Psychology with Art Therapy'A very practical helpful resource for mental health professionals, teachers, supervisors, and students involved in art-based practises as well as for people excited to experiment with engaging in an art based experiences as a way to cultivate wellbeing, an essential premise in the field of positive psychology. -- Duanita Eleniak, Registered Clinical Social Worker, and Board Certified Art Therapist, educator and supervisorTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceIntroduction: Positive Psychology and the ArtsChapter 1: Creativity1.1 Symbolic connections1.2 Imagine that1.3 Imaginative chair movement1.4 Spontaneous scribble1.5 Creative outlets1.6 Sensory sackChapter 2:Flow2.1 Calming colours2.2 Celtic mandalynth2.3 Zesty flow2.4 Flow-free writingChapter 3Positive emotions3.1 Positivity palette3.2 Poetic positives3.3 Favourite kind of day3.4 Hope ritual3.5 Gratitude card3.6 Gratitude scroll3.7 Virtual gratitude visit3.8 Harmonious and obsessive passionChapter 4:Character strengths4.1 Strengths stones4.2 Strengths collage4.3 Strengths shield4.4 Strengths atom4.5 Tree of life4.6 Strengths spotter4.7 Strengths-based illustrated children's books4.8 Strengths at the moviesChapter 5: Self-awareness5.1 Nesting doll5.2 Best possible self5.3 Cultural identity5.4 Sustainable self5.5 Visual affirmationsChapter 6: Goals6.1 Getting unstuck6.2 Bridge drawing with path (BDP)6.3 Career anchors6.4 Future trip 6.5 Bus to future6.6 Time capsuleChapter 7: Meaning7.1 Sources of meaning7.2 Downward and upward spiral7.3 Living in the present7.4 Labyrinth walkChapter : Spirituality8.1 Sacred singing bowl8.2 Sacred space8.3 Spiritual pathway8.4 Portable altar8.5 Three Blessings8.6 Prayer flags8.7 Gift of forgiveness8.8 Spiritual animal8.9 Nature walkChapter 9: Well-being9.1 All on my own9.2 Nature sculpt9.3 Interactive drawing task9.4 Island of connectivity 9.5 Wellness containerReferencesWebsitesAppendicesAppendix A: Imagine that Appendix B: Spontaneous scribble Appendix C: Spontaneous scribble drawing rating scale Appendix D: Trinity Celtic mandalynthAppendix E: Positivity paletteAppendix F: Gratitude scroll Appendix G: Circle Appendix H: Tree of lifeAppendix I: Nesting doll Appendix J: Getting unstuck shoe Appendix K: Bridge drawing with path rating scaleAppendix L: Career anchors Appendix M: Future trip drawing rating scaleAppendix N: Bus to future Appendix O: Downward and upward spiralAppendix P: Living in the present - marketplace photographAppendix Q: Living in the present - marketplace outline templateAppendix R: Labyrinth

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Book SynopsisA Treatment Manual for Adolescents Displaying Harmful Sexual Behaviour is a resource for clinicians working therapeutically with male adolescents who have shown harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). Comprised of a printed manual and with accompanying online downloadable material, it is designed to be delivered over 30 sessions across 4 modules, but can be adapted to suit the needs of individual adolescents.The four modules address a range of clinical tasks, including: establishing rapport and a therapeutic alliance with the young person; developing the relationship skills of the young person and addressing their harmful sexual behaviour; the young person's feelings, thoughts and beliefs and developing their capacity to regulate emotions and sexual arousal; and issues of sexuality, dating, endings and relapse prevention. The printed manual outlines the background that any clinician delivering treatment needs to consider, including a description of key therapeutic techniques, practical advice on how to prepare for and deliver an intervention, overviews of the modules and sessions, and sample session plans. Each session plan is clearly written in a step-by-step format and is stored electronically online so they can be easily printed as often as required. The accompanying online downloadable material also contains 'Home Project' sheets (homework tasks to consolidate the in-session therapeutic work) as well as a specially commissioned 'Character Library' with cut-out figures and background scenes that can be used as tools for the young person to explore real and fictional scenarios.This professional resource aims to provide the clinician with the tools to address adolescent harmful sexual behaviour within a broader social and emotional developmental context, and will aid those working with young people to motivate them to engage in a positive process of change.Trade ReviewThis 30 week treatment manual represents a robust and user friendly synthesis of current thinking in work with young people with harmful sexual behaviour and offers practitioners from a range of disciplines an excellent tool and context to enable young people to develop a non-abusive and coherent sense of self. The manual is a significant contribution to the field. -- From the Foreword by Jon Brown, Head of Strategy and Development, NSPCC, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Overview of the manual. 2. The treatment context. 3. Preparing for intervention. 4. Delivering the intervention. 5. Module descriptions. 6. Sample session plans. 7. Sample material from the Character Library. References. Contents of the online material. Engagement Module. Relationships Module. Self-Regulation Module. Road Map Module. Character Library.

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Book SynopsisDuring her 15 years as a therapist, Karin Blak has found that, due to a lack of understanding of what therapy is, people often wait until crisis point to seek help. Even when they are motivated to find professional support, there are psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists; we have so many different types of professionals and approaches to therapy that confusion is inevitable. This book is a definitive guide to understanding talking therapies. It will clarify questions, misunderstandings, myths and grey areas in therapy, compassionately guiding the reader through their journey from beginning to consider therapy, to finding the right therapist, preparing for the first session, surviving common challenges, knowing when to end therapy, and when to return. Karin Blak reveals the rarely considered facts of how therapists work, how they themselves are supervised, how to know if your therapist is overstepping boundaries, the role of a supporting partner, family member or friend, what the jargon really means, how to manage expectations, and when to move on from therapy. Each section contains honest commentary about the process of therapy, case studies showing examples applicable to real life, encouragements to act, practical suggestions and actions to apply if needed.Trade Review'A beautifully written demystification of the therapeutic journey, with intimate sharing from Karin’s life – an invaluable book.' - Malcolm Stern, psychotherapist and author of Slay Your Dragons With Compassion"A clear, humane and honest guide full of insider tips to support anyone in therapy." Alice McGurran, welldoing.org

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Book SynopsisWINNER - NAUTILUS GOLD BOOK AWARDExploring how the essentialism of the gender binary impacts on clients of all genders, this ground-breaking book examines how historical, social and culturally gendered trauma emerges in clinical settings. Weaving together systemic ideas, autoethnography, narrative therapy and somatic experiencing, the book charts the history of the gender binary and its roots in colonialism, as well as the way this culture is perpetuated intergenerationally, and the impact this trauma has on all bodies, gender identities and experiences.Featuring clinical vignettes, exercises and reflexive practices, this is an accessible and intersectional guide for professionals to develop their understanding of gender-derived trauma for supporting clients. Highlighting the importance of applying a trauma-informed approach in practice, this book provides insights as to how we can work towards collective healing, for future generations and for ourselves.Trade ReviewAs a thought provoking critical text, Gender Trauma speaks to the need to see gender as a category complicit with, and indeed formed by, practices of colonisation. Iantaffi calls our attention to the multiple, intersecting ways in which gender shapes relationships, institutions, and individual practices. In so doing, Iantaffi creates a space for new ways of thinking about and relating to gender as a category. -- Professor Damien W. Riggs, Flinders University, AustraliaDr Alex Iantaffi is one of the smartest gender theorists I know. A compassionate clinician and a brilliant educator they have produced one of the most compelling books on gender diversity and human rights you will ever read. JKP has published a plethora of books on gender diversity in recent years. Dr Iantaffi's book on Gender Trauma deserves to be amongst the best of them. -- Dominic Davies, Founder & CEO, Pink TherapyDr. Iantaffi's book is a homage to our diversely gendered and courageously queer ancestors, a guidebook for those here on Earth working to recover and create healthy culture, and an act of service for those who have yet to return to a world that will be just a bit more inclusive and kind. -- Dr. Daniel Foor, author of Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing

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Book SynopsisThis book provides clinicians (particularly those specialising in DBT) with music activities and creative ideas to implement with existing practices, to strengthen what clients are being taught in DBT skills groups. These new ideas can be used with clients individually, in groups, or be given as homework.The first part of the book consists of group activities for therapists and group leaders to use. In part two each DBT skill is presented with its own activity, written in with clear step by step instructions. The skills gained will be particularly beneficial for individuals who have difficulty regulating or dealing with their emotions and this guide improves clinicians' confidence and skill in aiding these individuals innumerably.Trade ReviewAs a psychologist and life-long musician I've always wanted to better synthesize these two passions to help my patients. Spiegel, Makary, and Bonavitacola, show me (and now you) many effective and practical ways to creatively weave music into DBT! You do not need to be a musician or a psychologist to find these therapeutic activities immediately applicable to your patients, students, and colleagues who are practicing DBT. -- Alec L. Miller, PsyD, Co-Founder and Clinical Director, CBC , White Plains, NY and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of MedicineA refreshing and stimulating read, providing need-to-know information and unique insight when utilizing music and art-focused DBT techniques. As an experienced music therapist and educator, Deborah Spiegel has opened a "DBT door" to readers and laid a foundation ensuring informed and individualized treatment in the therapy field and beyond. -- Katherine E. Borst, MT-BC, Board Certified Music TherapistSpiegel, Makary and Bonavitacola have compiled an impressive collection of music related activities designed to "teach, strengthen and anchor" DBT and other life skills. The book shows how to use music and music appreciation in the DBT skills curriculum. The authors provide creativity and inspiration from the field of music therapy. Well done! -- Cedar Koons, DBT consultant, researcher, DBT-LBC certified therapist and author of 'The Mindfulness Solution to Extreme Emotions: Take Control of BPD with DBT'In my work with adolescents, music really engages them, and when kids are engaged, that's half the battle for teaching them skills. Especially at a program like mine where group participation is expected as part of treatment. -- Libby Arsenault, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group Leader, Mental Health Counselor at an inpatient DBT program, and non-musicianTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION7DBT SKILLS SUMMARY9MUSIC THERAPY13PART 1 GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR CLINICIANS TO FACILITATELISTENING TO MUSIC15 Choose a Song that Describes You16 Thoughts and Feelings19 Lyric Analysis21 Name That Tune/ Sing the Next Line23 Bingo25 SONG WRITING27 Positive Affirmations28 Metaphors31 Group Song Writing33 Self-Expression36MOVEMENT39 Pass the Move MirroringMAKING MUSIC41 Activities for Melodic Instruments42 Activities for Drums and Rhythm Instruments45 Rhythm Activity-No Instruments48 Singing Karaoke50GUIDED IMAGERY51 Relaxation & Stress Relief54 Wise One56 Success59 SONGS63 The Roller Coaster Ride65 The Message69 The System73 I'm Gonna Make It76 Pros & Cons80PART 2- WORKBOOK HOW TO USE THIS SECTION OF THE BOOKMINDFULNESSMindfulness: Being MindfulMindfulness: 3 States of MindMindfulness: What SkillsMindfulness: How SkillsDISTRESS TOLERANCECrisis Survival Skill: Distraction with ACCEPTSCrisis Survival Skills: IMPROVE the momentCrisis Survival Skill: Self-SoothingCrisis Survival Skill: Pros & ConsAcceptance Skills: Radical AcceptanceAcceptance Skills: Willingness vs WillfulnessEMOTION REGULATIONObserving and Describing EmotionsDecrease the Amount of Time in Unwanted Emotions: Check the factsChanging Unwanted Emotions: Opposite ActionReducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: Accumulating PositivesReducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: Building MasteryReducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: (Coping Ahead)Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind: PLEASEINTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESSAsking for what you want (DEAR MAN)Keeping the relationship(GIVE)Keeping self-respect (FAST)WALKING THE MIDDLE PATHDialecticsValidationIncrease Behaviors and Decrease BehaviorsFURTHER RESOURCESREFERENCES83

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides mental health professionals with a thorough understanding of the biopsychosocial nature of disordered gambling and shares current evidence-based theories, interventions and strategies to use in clinical practice. It provides guidance for working with individuals of any age and covers different gambling modes, activities and subtypes, including new forms of gambling through online and virtual platforms. Drawing on the authors' substantial experience working with and researching gambling addiction, it considers how treatment can be specialized for particular client groups, including trauma survivors, military, older adults, adolescents and diverse communities. It provides detailed diagnostic and screening resources and includes important information on the financial and legal aspects.This is essential reading for any therapist treating clients with gambling disorder.Trade ReviewNot all addictions are the same, so treating them should address the unique features of the addiction, in this case gambling disorder. Bechtold and Wilson highlight aspects of gambling disorder that differ from other addictions and provide concrete ideas for therapists and other professional helpers to improve their practice, whether they treat the gambling or refer someone for treatment. The rich details are rooted in up-to-date evidence, and case examples illustrate how to tailor and use core therapeutic skills in treating persons with gambling disorder and their families. They explain how boundary setting, addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, addressing finances, and interacting with and documenting for the judicial system are critical and different for people facing gambling problems. It highlights key screening and assessment tools and provides resources that can supplement therapy and increase the likelihood of recovery. This book offers insights for both new and seasoned professionals. -- Elizabeth Mulvaney, MSW, LCSW-PA, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Social WorkThe Gambling Disorder Handbook by Jody Bechtold and Alyssa Wilson is the most comprehensive, current guide for the treatment of gambling disorder I have encountered. It provides a solid, evidence-informed rationale for a broad range of treatment approaches while also addressing "real-life" clinical applications. The authors, using their significant clinical experience, also address under-researched topics that are critical to the treatment of gambling disorder such as financial management, restitution, money protection planning and coping with legal issues. This book is a must have for any clinician working with clients and their families struggling with gambling disorder. -- Lori Rugle, PhD, ICGC-II/BACCNew to treating gambling disorders? Struggling to translate theory/research? Well, Bechtold and Wilson provide an updated, clear, concise, practical, and evidence-based treatment guide. Current trends, gambling subtypes, holistic emphasis, case illustrations, and models of intervention--application connect the dots! This is a must-read treatment roadmap for every addiction professional. -- Deborah G. Haskins, Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II, CCGSO, BACC Owner/Chief Clinical Consultant – MOSAIC Consulting and Counseling Services President, Maryland Council on Problem GamblingA must read! "The Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook" serves as a much needed, modern resource for those treating problem gambling. Addressing a wide range of relevant topics and offering up to date statistics, this book is a valuable asset to any treatment professional, educator or parent dealing with gambling related issues. -- Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PennsylvaniaI appreciate the opportunity to review and recommend this informative and well laid out manuscript written by Jody Bechtold and Alyssa Wilson. I am sure the clinicians that will utilize this book will gain the knowledge necessary to provide excellent therapeutic skills to the problem/disordered gambler. I look forward to being able to share this book with our treatment providers. The case studies will help the clinician to understand the dynamics of the problem/disordered gambler. I would recommend this book to others in this field. -- Neva Pryor, MSTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1: GAMBLING IS EVERYWHERE, (and it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon) 11Global Gambling Market................................................................................................... 12Gambling Expansion and New Horizons.......................................................................... 14Online and Internet Gambling........................................................................................... 15Social Gaming.................................................................................................................... 17Sports Betting..................................................................................................................... 20Consumer Protections and Harm Minimization to Promote Safe Gambling Use......... 22Self-Exclusion.................................................................................................................... 23Game Features and Structural Characteristics................................................................... 24Gambling Behavior Characteristics................................................................................... 26Setting Limits..................................................................................................................... 27Training Employees who Interact with Gamblers.............................................................. 28CHAPTER 2: Understanding Gambling Disorder: Pathways towards Etiology, Prevalence, and Comorbid Determinants of Health 30Etiological Predictors and Risk Factors for Developing Gambling Disorder................ 32Biological/Neurological Implications................................................................................ 34Psychological Implications................................................................................................ 37Social-Cultural Implications.............................................................................................. 38Spiritual Implications......................................................................................................... 41Pathways Model of Problem Gambling............................................................................. 43Considerations for Special Populations and Gambling.................................................... 48Adolescents......................................................................................................................... 48Older Adults....................................................................................................................... 49Diverse Communities......................................................................................................... 50Military............................................................................................................................... 51Trauma and Survivors Issues............................................................................................. 52Co-Occurring Disorders..................................................................................................... 53CHAPTER 3: Models of Intervention................................................................................... 55Transtheoretical Model....................................................................................................... 56Treatment Approaches and Stance of Therapy................................................................ 58Cognitive Therapy............................................................................................................. 58Behavior Therapy.............................................................................................................. 59Cognitive-Behavior Therapy............................................................................................. 59Third-Wave Behavior Therapy.......................................................................................... 61Motivational Interviewing................................................................................................. 63Pharmacological Therapy.................................................................................................. 65Treatment Considerations: Modality, Duration, and Targeting Relapse....................... 66Online Modalities.............................................................................................................. 67Brief Treatment.................................................................................................................. 68Relapse Prevention............................................................................................................. 69CHAPTER 4: Models of Intervention Applied..................................................................... 71Closing the Doors................................................................................................................. 73Addressing Gambling Symptoms....................................................................................... 77Cognitive Distortions......................................................................................................... 77Habituation......................................................................................................................... 78Chasing Losses and Wins................................................................................................... 82Session Considerations......................................................................................................... 83Treatment Selection............................................................................................................ 83Mindfulness in Session....................................................................................................... 84Relapse Prevention............................................................................................................. 85Terminating Therapeutic Relationship............................................................................... 88CHAPTER 5: Where to Start and What to Ask in the Beginning...................................... 90Gambling Screens, Assessments, and Diagnostic Tools.................................................... 90Lie-Bet Questionnaire........................................................................................................ 91Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS)........................................................................ 91GBIRT................................................................................................................................ 92Gatekeeper Question.......................................................................................................... 92Simply Asking Open-Ended Questions (Fun Assessment)............................................... 94Diagnostic Statistical Manual-5 (DSM-5)......................................................................... 95International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10)96South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS).............................................................................. 97Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)........................................................................ 97Gambling Pathways Questionnaire (GPQ)........................................................................ 97Gambling Functional Assessment II (GFA-II).................................................................. 98The Chicken or the Egg: Which Came First.................................................................... 98Depression and Anxiety..................................................................................................... 98Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).......................................................................................... 99Drugs, Alcohol, Nicotine/Tobacco and Cannabis............................................................ 100Suicide Risk Assessment................................................................................................. 101Gambling Problem or Gambling Solution...................................................................... 101Closing the Doors............................................................................................................ 102It's a Control Thing.......................................................................................................... 103Creating a Safe Place....................................................................................................... 103The First Few Sessions...................................................................................................... 104Where to Start and What to Ask...................................................................................... 104Presence of Suicidal Ideation........................................................................................... 105Motivation and Consequences of Gambling.................................................................... 105Games/Gambling............................................................................................................. 106Development of Gambling Habits................................................................................... 106Current Gambling Problem.............................................................................................. 106DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria and Other Assessments........................................................ 106Finances........................................................................................................................... 107Current Living Conditions............................................................................................... 107Other Compulsive or Addictive Behaviors...................................................................... 107Prior Mental Health and Health Problems....................................................................... 108Personal Strengths and Resources.................................................................................... 109Steps Taken Prior to Seeking Treatment.......................................................................... 109Summary of Initial Recommendations............................................................................. 109Clinical Impressions......................................................................................................... 110Gambling Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Evaluation......................................................... 112Chapter 6: Harm Reduction Approaches Across the Continuum.................................... 123Harm Reduction to Self-Exclusion: A Shared Continuum............................................ 124Using Harm Reduction with Clients................................................................................ 12510 Rules of Responsible Gambling................................................................................... 127Using Harm Reduction with Specific Populations......................................................... 131Self-Exclusion as Harm Reduction................................................................................... 134Case Examples of Harm Reduction on a Continuum..................................................... 137Case 1: Susan...................................................................................................................... 137Case 2: Joe.......................................................................................................................... 138Chapter 7: On Finances........................................................................................................ 140Real Money and Gambling Money................................................................................... 141Why Bankruptcy Is Not an Option.................................................................................. 141Money Protection............................................................................................................... 143Financial Inventory for Restitution Plan......................................................................... 144Clarifying Debt and Expenses.......................................................................................... 144Debt Repayment / Financial Restitution Plan................................................................... 146Involving Family Member................................................................................................. 147Asset Protection Plan for Partner/Spouse and Children................................................ 148Case Examples for Implementing Finance Strategies.................................................... 151Case 1: Eva......................................................................................................................... 151Case 2: Noah....................................................................................................................... 153CHAPTER 8: Family Involvement...................................................................................... 155Family Systems Theory Review........................................................................................ 155First and Second Order Change....................................................................................... 156Provide Education About Suicide.................................................................................... 159Provide Education About Gambling Disorder................................................................. 159Working with the Family : Spouse/Partner and Gambler............................................. 163Working With the Family : Family Only........................................................................ 165Protect Family Member's Financial Assets..................................................................... 165Core areas of conflict....................................................................................................... 166Enabling as a form of bailout........................................................................................... 167Setting limits and boundaries........................................................................................... 167Trust, anger/love, confidence........................................................................................... 167Expectations of new lifestyle........................................................................................... 168Working with the Family: Parents and the (Adult) Gambler........................................ 168Working with the Family : Parents and (Adolescent) Gambler.................................... 169Working with the Family : Final Stage of therapy.......................................................... 171CHAPTER 9: Self-Help and Peer Supports........................................................................ 173Self-Help Programs............................................................................................................ 17312-Step Programs............................................................................................................... 174Gamblers Anonymous...................................................................................................... 174Celebrate Recovery............................................................................................................ 176SMART Recovery............................................................................................................... 177Peer Supports...................................................................................................................... 177Having the Conversation................................................................................................... 179Understanding the Younger Generations......................................................................... 180Other Online Supports..................................................................................................... 180CHAPTER 10: Gambling and the Law............................................................................... 182Gambler or Criminal Profile............................................................................................. 183Legal Involvement: Before & During............................................................................... 185The 5 Rs' of Treatment and Documentation.................................................................... 186Act As If You Are Already in Front of the Judge............................................................ 188Clinical Report Sections..................................................................................................... 189Legal Involvement: After................................................................................................... 193Providing Expert Testimony.............................................................................................. 194Example Report Evaluation to inform and educate sentencing.................................... 195Full Report to an attorney on behalf of your client - example....................................... 203REFERENCES 206

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Book SynopsisDr Treisman's deck of 70 cards offers creative ways to help develop self-esteem, strengths and resilience.Suitable for use with all ages - from children aged 6+ to adults - and for one-to-one, group or team settings, the cards provide an approachable way to explore wishes, hopes, dreams, identity and much more. The pack is organized into three different card types: 1) illustrated strengths cards; 2) strengths-based sentence completion cards; and 3) fun activities. Together, they provide an easy way to engage in self-reflection, whether through inspiring conversations or a more structured activity.The deck is accompanied by a helpful booklet which explains the many ways in which the pack can be used - from the simple to the inspiring and creative.

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Book Synopsis'There is a lot to like in this radically open book. I would recommend this book to anyone struggling in their relationship' ? Dr Tara Porter'Love is alive only when we feed and sustain it with our actions, over and over again.'When we meet someone and fall in love, everything seems easy at first. But Matt and Sarah Davies,relationship counsellors and husband and wife, know better than most that relationships take work. Whether you've been married for decades or are just starting out, this illuminating book will give you thetools to maintain a supportive, stable relationship. Matt and Sarah show us that all relationships involve a third body: the space between us, which needs to be nourished, nurtured and taken care of. Covering topics such as boundaries, communication, conflict, resolution, desire and sense of self, Matt and Sarah provide expert advice on how to build trust, intimacy and love.You, Me and the Space Between Us is a guidebook for how to create a healthy, loving relationship, whichwill last the test of time.Trade ReviewThere is a lot to like in this radically open book. I would recommend this book ... to anyone struggling in their relationship. * Dr Tara Porter *

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Book SynopsisFoundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Professional and Clinical Issues surveys an array of issues and challenges every clinical mental health counsellor (CMHC) needs to be familiar with to develop their professional identity and succeed in practice.The opening chapter offers an overview of relevant issues needed to begin the development of a professional identity as a CMHC, including credentials held, professional memberships, accreditation, roles and functions, evidence-based practice (EBP), common factors important for client outcomes, and nine characteristics of the effective CMHC. The chapters that follow first focus on critical professional issues and then on important clinical issues. In order, the chapters discuss history and current issues; professional associations in mental health counselling and related fields; common settings where one finds CMHCs; credentialing of CMHCs and related professionals; ethics; culturally competent counselling; abnormal "atypical" behaviour, diagnosis, and psychopharmacology; case conceptualisation; case management; consultation and supervision; and program development and evaluation.A book that is both comprehensive and down-to-earth, Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling is filled with vignettes, interesting stories, and reflective exercises. It is an ideal text for courses and programs within the discipline.

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