Psychotherapy: counselling Books

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  • Counselling Skills for Becoming a Wiser

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Counselling Skills for Becoming a Wiser

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    Book SynopsisConveying the reality of the counselling room, this book provides helpful tips and techniques to enable practitioners to develop and refine their skills.At the heart of this book is the idea of 'situated action'. By this we mean suspending purely intellectual faculties and exploring a different kind of intelligence - one shaped in the real world - in essence what happens to theory when it meets real life. This book offers thirty four skills to achieve this kind of practice wisdom which contain a mixture of reflection, client stories, quotes and images. This text will translate theory into practice for students and be a source of inspiration and reflection for the experienced practitioner.Trade ReviewA gem of a book: original, fascinating and beautifully crafted. Challenging the conventional wisdom that theory precedes practice, it outlines a range of creative sources that trainees and practitioners can draw on to inform and inspire their work. -- Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling PsychologyThis is an enchanting and memorable book, which speaks directly to anyone who has any kind of involvement in psychotherapeutic work. It consists of a series of brief essays that are personal, passionate and at the same time philosophically informed on central aspects of the experience of therapy. Fresh ways of looking at familiar topics, such as empathy and intersubjectivity, sit alongside illuminating exploration of concepts that are not part of the current therapy landscape: juggling, adventure, bravery. While grounded in a clear stance in relation to the nature of practical knowing, Tony Evans is not promoting a new theory or model of therapy. Instead, he offers a counterpoint to established models and theories, an invitation to look at old ideas in new ways. I warmly recommend his writing to anyone seeking to expand their therapeutic imagination. -- John McLeod, Emeritus Professor of Counselling, University of AbertayTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction to Practice Wisdom. Part 2: The Streams of Practice Wisdom. 1. Hovering on the Edge. 2. Jumping In. 3. Diving Deeper. 4. Special Equipment. 5. Rip Tides. 6. Practised Wisdom. References.

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    £24.99

  • The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for

    Book SynopsisFor difficult or challenging children and teenagers in therapeutic or school settings, creative activities can be an excellent way of increasing enjoyment and boosting motivation, making the sessions more rewarding and successful for everyone involved.This resource provides over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative therapeutic activities and ideas to unleash the creativity of children and teenagers aged 5+. Employing a variety of expressive arts including art, music, stories, poetry and film, the activities are designed to teach social skills development, anger control strategies, conflict resolution and thinking skills. Also included are character education activities and ideas for conducting therapeutic day camps, including sample schedules and handouts. The activities can be used in many different settings with all ages, are flexible, and can be adapted for use with individuals or groups.Brimming with imaginative ideas, this resource will be invaluable to anyone working with children and teenagers, including school counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists and teachers.Trade ReviewMany kinds of reader would benefit from reading this book. It is well written and, although it is specifically targeted at therapists and teachers seeking to develop young people's emotional intelligence, it is full of practical applications designed for use by special needs teachers as well as teachers and instructors responsible for promoting wellbeing. -- Special ChildrenJoiner's book is an invaluable asset for anyone striving to teach emotional intelligence, whether in a counseling, educational or camp setting. Her upbeat approach and clear objectives for each activity make the work widely accessible and engaging. This volume will prove to be a well-worn companion for those who love to work with children. -- Suzanne Darley PhD, co-author of The Expressive Arts Activity BookThe Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas has been valuable in helping to plan creative and motivating activities and is a wonderful resource for professionals seeking to integrate creative art-based interventions. -- Young MindsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Opening Activities: Warm-Ups, Icebreakers, and Other Brief Activities. 2. Bibliotherapy and Cinematherapy Activities. 3. Therapeutic Arts Activities. 4. Month-by-Month Character Education Calendar. 5. Therapeutic Day Camp Activities and Day Program Ideas. Resources. Index of Purposes of Activities.

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  • Dictionary of Images and Symbols in Counselling

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dictionary of Images and Symbols in Counselling

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    Book SynopsisThe author relies heavily on case studies and these are evocative and illustrate the successful use of the work of imagery and symbolism. Jungian interpretations and concepts are used throughout, but the approach is original. Once they are familiar with the author's terminology and methods, readers should find a great deal of value here to apply in their own practice.'- Changes (An International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy)'The dictionary analyses and explains numerous symbols and images with an emphasis on their use in counselling. Indexes and contents lists drawing out schematic structures of the symbols - nature, animal, human, man-made, religious, mythological, abstract or individual - make for easier reference.'- New LIFEThis dictionary analyses and explains numerous symbols and images, with an emphasis on their use in counselling. Many are developed by the addition of possible psychological interpretations. The subjects in the Dictionary all have some relevance to symbols and symbolic language. Some of the subjects refer to sayings in everyday use, and all of them have an imagery content. Overall, the book is intended to help the reader understand the vast wealth of symbols and symbolic language. Indexes and Contents lists drawing out schematic structures of the symbols - nature, animal, human, man made, religious, mythological, abstract or individual - make for easier reference.Table of ContentsThematic structure of the symbols. A-Z dictionary of the symbols. Farewell. Bibliography. Index.

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    £36.09

  • Counselling and Reflexive Research in Healthcare:

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Counselling and Reflexive Research in Healthcare:

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    Book SynopsisWritten for counsellors working in healthcare settings who want to develop their knowledge and undertake research, this book explores the range of benefits that can be generated by undertaking reflexive research. Focusing on the condition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which she has herself, Gillian Thomas demonstrates how this approach can develop knowledge of a condition, but also offer therapeutic benefits to clients by increasing understanding of their condition and the interaction between the physical and emotional aspects of living with a long term disease. She outlines how to develop ethically appropriate research methods, how to carry out reflexive research and reflects on the knowledge that she has gained from her own research, teasing out its benefits for those working with a range of diseases in healthcare settings.This book will be valued by counsellors and other professionals working in healthcare settings, particularly those working with ongoing medical conditions.Trade ReviewInspirational is a word which I find is often overused when it comes to book reviews, however, on this ocassion, I must begrudgingly agree with Kim Etherington's declaration in her foreword that this indeed is an inspirational book, and I would especially recommend it for those engaged in research requiring the management of research paradoxes such as those dealt with here. -- Sara Edwards, Chronic IllnessThe condition of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a long history of misdiagnosis, misunderstanding and misconceptions. This book shines a revealing light on a subject that has for too long been hidden away in a dark corner. Extremely useful for anyone working with clients who have any form of long-term disease. -- HCPJ April 2009If this book helps medical professionals see patients as people, it will have been extremely wothwhile. -- Therapy TodayA rare exemplar of counselling practitioner-research in an NHS setting, this work is a readable and engaging resource for anybody who wants to know more about being a counsellor or practitioner-researcher with people with chronic illness, or about the needs of people who have inflammatory bowel disease, whether as a person diagnosed with these conditions, health worker, family member, or service provider. -- Kim Etherington PhD, Professor of Narrative and Life Story Research, University of BristolTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword. 1. Introduction. 2. Methodology and methods. 3. A philosophical framework for researching clients' experiences. 4. The experience of the counsellor. 5. Physical, medical and social issues for clients. 6. Emotional and psychological issues for clients. 7. Reflections on reflexive research and ongoing counselling work. Appendix 1. Example of the `problem' assessment sheet. Appendix 2. Example of the `aim' assessment sheet. Appendix 3. Example 1 of `overall' assessment sheet. Appendix 4. Example 2 of `overall' assessment sheet. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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    £31.34

  • Listening to Young People in School, Youth Work

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Listening to Young People in School, Youth Work

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEffective work with young people requires empathy and understanding. This accessible book captures the reality of young people's experiences, their relationships and the things that are important to them. Using in-depth examples from his many years' experience as a teacher, youth worker and psychotherapist, Nick Luxmoore outlines a creative approach that will enable professionals to respond appropriately to the complex needs and sometimes demanding behaviour of young people.Luxmoore describes the dynamics of young people's relationships, offering original insights into* the ways in which young people approach intimacy and manage secrecy and privacy* their relationships with siblings, friends and adults* their anxieties about themselves and their identity* how they interact with strangers and strange situations.This sensitive, accessible and practical book will enable professionals in teaching, counselling and youth work to listen to young people, to understand their needs and to support them effectively.Trade ReviewThis little book, to its credit, serves to explore the real meaning of what children are saying and to give lots of examples, counselling techniques, stories and descriptions of counselling episodes to illustrate the approach…The book would be useful for teachers, counsellors, youth workers and trainee educational psychologists. -- Division of Educational Pychologists Publication DebateA book written out of invaluable experience and the consequent insights of a lively, open and creative mind -- The National Society for Gifted ChildrenWhat I found refreshing about this book in comparison to other reference guides is its relevance to practice as opposed to theory. Luxmoore draws from his many years of experience (as a youth worker, teacher and counsellor) and, by using in-depth case examples, offers practical suggestions that will enable professionals to listen, understand and support young people more effectively. -- Adoption TodayNick Luxmoore has wide-ranging experience with young people through his careers as teacher, youth worker and dramatherapist, employing the combination of his skills with great warmth and humour…The 10 chapters deal with aspects of teen life and incorporate mini case studies, references to the established authorities, like Bowlby and Winnicot, and contemporary parallels like Harry Enfield's Kevin…These illustrate Luxmoore's investigation of the source of adolescents' difficulties, their process and the facilitation of their resolution, often through group work and role-play and with an adult who takes them very seriously. This description makes it sound very 'heavy', but the book is actually very easy to read and entertaining as well as profound. -- Counselling and Psychotherapy JournalAlthough there is reference to theory, most of this book is given over to examples of practical work with all ages of secondary school pupils…There were many examples of practicle work within the school setting from individual work either from drop-in session's or on-going weekly contact, group work and support for a group offering peer conselling. It was reasurring to find that these examples came from work within the school setting. Many of the examples relate to situations that adults would describe as "petty". It is good to see these treated with the same importance as some of the more complicated problems faced by teenagers today. The practical nature of the book leaves the reader feeling that these are suggestions of how the problems could be approached-rather than the only solution. -- Community PractitionerThis is a book which a goodly number of youth workers will thoroughly enjoy reading. Photocopied chapters are going to be passed from worker to worker, whilst some sections will be long employed on training programmes to provide a focus for discussion. It is definitely one of those books. The sort you ask yourself – why didn't someone think of doing this before ? Accessible serious and unapologetically written with the practitioner in mind, it promises to have a lengthy shelf life and find a ready audience…reading it was time well spent. -- Youth PolicyThis book is a tour de force. ALL the chapters in the book are of superlative quality. Chapters are easy to read due to the author's "friendly" style. His liberal use of pop groups –Supergrass, Manic Street Preachers – and characters from popular culture –Wyatt Earp, Spice Girls and Harry Endfield's Kevin, Lulu and Harry all ease the reader's entry into the culture of young people… Anyone who wishes to develop their ability to enter the world of others would do well to acquire this book. In words that might be used by of one of the author's young people “totally brilliant." -- British Psychodrama Association JournalLuxmoore describes the complex nature of intimacy, privacy, secrets, ordinary anxiety and anxiety related to crisis. These issues are covered imaginatively and extensively... Listening to Young People will appeal to parents, students and practitioners. It reflects a wealth of experience both of young people and the current complex demands of the school experience. -- Oxford Psychotherapy Society BulletinA short and interesting starter to digging a little deeper in aspects of youthwork that sometimes we experience but may not understand the dynamics of…It involves us thinking and reflecting about what we do critically, and bringing greater professionalism and excellence to our youth work. -- YouthworkNick Luxmoore's book of essays is a welcome addition to the literature on working with adolescents. It is likely to appeal to the professional reader, as well as to parents of adolescents anxiously trying to understand their children's changes in mood and behaviour. Luxmoore takes a fresh look at adolescence and makes some interesting interpretations based on his own direct therapeutic work with young people in youth clubs and schools. -- Young MindsTable of Contents1.Kevin: in defence of thirteen-year-old boys. 2.Siblings: the possibility of therapeutic relationships between young people. 3.Chloe:understanding and helpful with squabbles. 4. Are We Like You: strangers and strangeness. 5. Accidents: what happens in school when there are no answers. 6.What's Good for You: helping young people evaluate feelings. 7. Brilliant Laughs: young people's use of joking. 8. Walking Slowly: containing anxiety in work with young people. 9. Secretest Secrets: young people managing privacy. 10. See You Around: how schools manage endings. References. Index.

    1 in stock

    £15.99

  • Head and Heart: Yoga therapy and art therapy

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Head and Heart: Yoga therapy and art therapy

    Book SynopsisEnvisioned as a resource for yoga teachers and all mental health and health professionals, Head and Heart is intended for:all health professionals who focus on mental health and/or wellbeing and want to broaden their understanding of how yoga and creative art therapy interventions can influence mental health approaches, best practices, and efficacy of treatment those who assist the therapeutic /healing processes who aspire to incorporate both yoga and creative art therapy interventions into their practice yoga therapy practitioners/teachers and creative art therapists/teachers who wish to deepen their knowledge of integrating yoga and creative art approaches into yoga, mental health and well-being. Western psychological processes (compared to the Klesas, V?ittis, Kosas, Gu?as, Do?as, Nadi System, Cakras, and the Yamas and Niyamas) make this book accessible even to those unfamiliar with yogic philosophy and psychology. Clearing exercises, warm-up techniques, yogic breathing for mood management, modifications and sequencing of poses, assessments (for the mind and body), digital and telehealth applications, yoga prop usage, and co-morbid, clinical cases (children, adolescents and adults) are presented throughout as a guide for the reader.Practical reflection exercises are offered in the Introductory chapter and chapters 3-6. These suggested practices summarize and reiterate the clinical material for the reader, and afford expansion toward oneself and /or one's clinical caseload.No matter what form it takes to move towards a creative opening, the reader will find that this book will aid you in moving yourself and your patients into the exploration of art, yoga, and well-being. This interoceptive research (going within) facilitates an expansion towards self and others and ensures that expansion, whether making art, practising yoga or working with disease. May this book move you and your patients toward that trajectory of sattva and well-being.

    £36.10

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  • Kohlhammer Patchwork-Familien: Beratung Und Therapie

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  • Kohlhammer Resilienz: Ressourcen Starken, Psychisches

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    £30.60

  • Kohlhammer Fifty Shrinks: Portraits Aus New York

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  • Kohlhammer Das Geheimnis Der Seele: Grundlagen Einer

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    £33.30

  • Autorität ohne Gewalt: Coaching für Eltern von

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Autorität ohne Gewalt: Coaching für Eltern von

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisParents need to know how to gently persuade and nurture their children. But above all it is important that they are simply there for their children – parental presence as the new concept of child guidance.

    3 in stock

    £24.29

  • Beziehungen bauen: Die Dynamik zwischen Mensch

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Beziehungen bauen: Die Dynamik zwischen Mensch

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSchon immer haben sich Organisationsdynamiken auch in den konkreten Interventionsformen und Settings von Beratung, Fortbildung, Supervision, Coaching und Organisationsentwicklung gespiegelt. Insbesondere in der Psychoanalyse und in der psychodynamischen Beratung spielen dabei spezielle Settings und „Möblierungen“ als wesentlicher Teil der Intervention eine Rolle. Was für die Psychoanalyse als Therapie gilt, lässt sich zweifellos auch für Settings im Bereich von Coaching, Training und Organisationsberatung sagen: Obwohl die Welt der unbelebten Objekte unbestreitbar zu den maßgeblichen Bedingungen und Bestandteilen jeglicher menschlicher Interaktion gehört, sei es durch die Räumlichkeit, sei es aber auch durch den Umgang und die Einbeziehung der unbelebten Objekte, weisen Berater:innen diesem Aspekt oft nur eine nachgeordnete Bedeutung zu. Dabei sind Beratungsräume als Bestandteil des beratenden Rahmens zu verstehen. Sie sind Spiegelbild von Struktur und Selbstverständnis der Berater:innen und ihnen kommt eine triangulierende Funktion zu. Was bedeutet das für die Praxis von Berater:innen und ihre Räume? Wie gestalten sie den geschützten Beratungsraum als abgeschlossenen Raum, um zu entschleunigen und damit sich die Klient:innen auf den Beratungsprozess einlassen können?

    1 in stock

    £17.09

  • Das Habitogramm – systemisch, praktisch, gut:

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Das Habitogramm – systemisch, praktisch, gut:

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    Book SynopsisDas Habitogramm® ist eine praktische Methode für die Beratungspraxis, um Problemstellungen, Stolperfallen, Lernfelder sowie habituelle Begrenzungen und Ressourcen für Beratende und Klient:innen aufzudecken. Mit seinen verschiedenen Varianten und Methodenbausteinen richtet das Habitogramm den Blick auf typische menschliche Einstellungen und Verhaltensmuster. Indem es Ressourcen und Lernfelder freilegt, stellt es ein wesentliches Element zur eigenen Weiterentwicklung und der von anderen dar. Als systemisches Instrument strukturiert es Prozesse, fördert Verständnis, unterstützt Entscheidungen und begünstigt Integration. Mögliche Hürden in Arbeitsbeziehungen können mit ihm aufgedeckt und angemessen bewältigt werden. Das so ausgeschöpfte Potenzial erhöht die Chancen, erfolgreich zu beraten, zu begleiten und zu betreuen. Wie mit dem Habitogramm gearbeitet wird, zeigt Marion Schenk anschaulich an zahlreichen Fallbeispielen aus der Praxis. Wer als Fachkraft präzise auf Diversität, internationale Migration und innerdeutsche Differenzen reagieren, dem Ziel einer Annäherung und Veränderung in Unterstützungsprozessen näher- und sich selbst auf die Spur kommen möchte, kann sich mit dem Habitogramm auf den Weg begeben.

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    £34.19

  • 99 ½ Tipps für Paartherapeut:innen: Die

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG 99 ½ Tipps für Paartherapeut:innen: Die

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    Book SynopsisDieses Buch versammelt die wichtigsten Konzepte, Tools und Interventionen für Paartherapeut:innen aller Erfahrungsstufen. Anfänger:innen werden Schritt für Schritt durch die ersten Sitzungen gecoacht, während etablierte Kolleg:innen ein reichhaltiges Methoden-Buffet geboten bekommen. Katharina Henz und Claudia Bernt begleiten Einsteiger:innen und versierte Therapeut:innen anhand von 99 ½ Kapitel durch den gesamten therapeutischen Prozess. Die Autorinnen geben Antworten auf Fragen wie: Was sollte man vor der Arbeit mit Paaren wissen? Wie geht die erste Sitzung? Wann tue ich was? Warum tue ich was? Und wie geht es dann weiter? Fall- und Prozessverständnis werden geschärft, praxisnahe Fallvignetten und konkrete Anleitungsbeispiele wie auch der Überblick über die wichtigsten Dos and Don'ts unterstützen beim fachlichen Einstieg in die Paartherapie. Vom reichhaltigen Angebot an geschilderten Interventionen, Haltungen, Methoden und Tools profitieren Neulinge und Erfahrene gleichermaßen. Fazit: ein Must-have für alle (angehenden) Profis im Bereich Paartherapie.

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    £22.79

  • Heldinnen, Ufos und Straßenschuhe: Die Arbeit mit

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Heldinnen, Ufos und Straßenschuhe: Die Arbeit mit

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    Book SynopsisBildliche Sprache ist ein wichtiger Teil unserer Kommunikation und aus Beratung und Therapie nicht wegzudecken. Wie sie dort kreativ, vielfältig und lösungsorientiert eingesetzt werden kann, zeigt der Band "Heldinnen, Ufos und StraÃ

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    £32.29

  • Spielerisch mit ernsten Themen umgehen: Kindern

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Spielerisch mit ernsten Themen umgehen: Kindern

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    Book SynopsisWie kann man Kinder, Jugendliche und deren Familien in der Therapie am besten erreichen? Und wie lassen sich junge Leute in gemeinsame Gespräche und Problemlösungen einbeziehen? Jim Wilson plädiert für einen „spielerisch-ernsthaften“ Ansatz und nimmt die Leser:innen mit auf eine Entdeckungsreise zu Möglichkeiten, das eigene therapeutisch-beraterische Tun mit Kreativität und Fantasie zu bereichern und dabei persönliche Beschränkungen zu überwinden. Jim Wilson knüpft an Theorien der systemischen Familientherapie an, plädiert für eine radikal humanistische, narrative Praxis und zeigt, wie Ko-Kreativität den auf das Kind fokussierten Ansatz im therapeutischen Setting bereichern kann – sei es in der Sozialarbeit, der Psychiatrie oder anderen kinderpsychologischen Diensten. Ausführliche Fallbeispiele veranschaulichen, wie Familiensitzungen auch bei ernsten Themen spielerisch gelingen.

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  • Hirngeküsst: Nützliche Tools zur Veränderung von

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Hirngeküsst: Nützliche Tools zur Veränderung von

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    Book Synopsis„Das haben wir schon immer so gemacht!“, „Ich kann das nicht!“, „Das tun die nur, um uns zu schaden!“: Unsere Köpfe sind oft voll von ungünstigen Denkkonstruktionen und inneren Blockaden, die uns das Leben nicht gerade leichter machen. Was tun, wenn sich dieser „Hirnstuss“, wie Tom Küchler es wohlwollend nennt, sich auf unser Wohlbefinden und unsere zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen niederschlägt? Wenn wir gereizt, gestresst und unkonzentriert sind? Wenn es uns körperlich schlecht geht? Dann ist es höchste Zeit, die eigenen Gedanken unter die Lupe zu nehmen und sich von hinderlichen Glaubenssätzen zu befreien. Wie das geht und wie aus dem Hirnstuss ein Hirnkuss wird, verrät Tom Küchler in diesem Buch. Er stellt zahlreiche praxiserprobte Tools und Methoden vor, die dabei helfen, innere Landkarten und Bilder zu erkunden und Möglichkeiten auszuloten, das eigene Mindset zu verändern. Hin und wieder lässt sich unser Umfeld nicht umgestalten, wohl aber unser Denken!

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    £22.79

  • Aller Anfang ist ein Anfang:

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Aller Anfang ist ein Anfang:

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    Book SynopsisJürgen Hargens, Anfang der Achtzigerjahre Gründer der »Zeitschrift für systemische Therapie« und Herausgeber einer themenverwandten Buchreihe, arbeitet seit mehr als 25 Jahren als Therapeut und Lehrtherapeut auf der Basis sich ständig fortentwickelnder systemischer Konzepte. Mit »Aller Anfang ist ein Anfang« legt er eine Bilanz seiner Arbeit vor. Ein wesentliches Ergebnis ist für ihn die Erkenntnis, dass jedes, auch ein zweites oder drittes Gespräch mit Klientinnen und Kundinnen als »Erstgespräch« angesehen werden kann, entwickelt sich doch jede Person fortwährend. Vor dem Hintergrund seines ressourcenorientierten Ansatzes liegt somit ein Schwerpunkt auf Erstgesprächen, die es unter Berücksichtigung der Kompetenzen der Klienten/Kunden ziel- und passgenau zu strukturieren gilt. Und das erst recht, seitdem empirisch belegt ist, welch entscheidenden Anteil der Beginn der gemeinsamen Arbeit auf das Therapieergebnis hat. Nach einer kurzen theoretischen Einführung stellt Hargens drei fiktive Erstgespräche vor, bei denen er – ganz im Sinn eines Arbeitsbuchs – jeden Schritt darstellt und jede Äußerung kommentiert und erläutert.Für Therapeutinnen und Beraterinnen erweist sich das Buch als eine Fundgrube, insbesondere was schwierig erscheinende Situationen angeht.

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  • Perfektionismus und seine vielfältigen

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Perfektionismus und seine vielfältigen

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    Book SynopsisDas Buch informiert darüber, wie gesellschaftlich prämiertes Optimierungsfieber, Exzellenzstreben und übergroße Leistungsbereitschaft psychisch belasten und mit welchen Interventionen Psychotherapeuten und Berater die Ressourcen der Betroffenen für einen gesünderen Umgang damit wecken können. Eines der zentralen Versprechen der Moderne an ihre Zeitgenossen ist: Jeder Mensch kann und sollte dringend an seiner Verbesserung, ja am besten Vervollkommnung arbeiten. Aber die Reihe der psychischen Probleme, mit denen dieser Perfektionismus in Zusammenhang gebracht wird, verlängert sich immer mehr: Depressionen, Ess- und Zwangsstörungen, Selbstmordgedanken und chronisches Erschöpfungssyndrom, soziale Ängste, Neigung zu Schönheitsoperationen und Burnout. Das Buch führt in die wichtigsten, teilweise widersprüchlichen Konzepte von Perfektionismus ein, versucht seine transdiagnostische Rolle bei verschiedenen psychischen Störungen deutlich zu machen und stellt wichtige therapeutische Ansatzpunkte vor.Aus dem InhaltMögliche Ursachen – Gesellschaftlicher Hintergrund – Psychische Folgen – Das instabile Selbst – Therapieziele – Therapeutische Beziehung – Exploration – Interventionen – Einladung zu einem perfektionsfreies Leben.Der AutorNils Spitzer ist Psychologischer Psychotherapeut (kognitive Verhaltenstherapie) in freier Praxis, Dozent, Autor zahlreicher Artikel und Mitherausgeber der Zeitschrift für Rational-Emotive & Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie. Neben Psychologie hat er Soziologie und Literaturwissenschaft studiert.Trade Review“... Alle Kapitel sind gut verständlich, anregend, detailreich und auf der Basis aktueller internationaler Forschung geschrieben. Es werden durchweg Fallbeispiele aufgeführt, mit deren Hilfe die theoretischen Sachverhalte sehr lebendig werden. ... Sehr detailreiche und wichtige Inhalte werden mit Abbildungen und Tabellen sehr übersichtlich strukturiert. Jedes Kapitel wird mit Literaturangaben abgeschlossen. ... Eine überaus empfehlenswerte Lektüre für interessierte Menschen und Therapeuten / -innen.” (Prof. Dr. Gisela Steins, in: Zeitschrift für Rational-Emotive & Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie (ZREKVT), Jg. 27, 2016)“... gut verständlich sowie strukturiert geschrieben und vermittelt dem Behandler praxisorientierte Strategien für die Exploration, therapeutische Gestaltung und Zielsetzung sowie Intervention …” (Sandra Fuchs, in: Psychologie FoxBlog, sanfuchs1979.wordpress.com, 24. Juni 2016)Table of ContentsPerfektionismus – ein Überblick.- Facettenreicher Perfektionismus.- Perfektionismus und klinischer Perfektionismus – Definitionen und mögliche Ursachen.- “Besser werden!” – der gesellschaftliche Hintergrund des Perfektionismus.- Perfektionismus und die Folgen – psychische Störungen und andere belastende Auswirkungen.- Erfolgsabhängiger Selbstwert – das instabile Selbst von Perfektionisten.- Therapieziele bei Perfektionismus.- Mit Perfektionisten Umgang pflegen – die therapeutische Beziehung.- Exploration – das individuelle perfektionistische Profil analysieren.-Perfektionismus verändern – Interventionen bei starren Maßstäben und erfolgsabhängigem Selbstwert.- Letzte Lockerungen für ein perfektionsfreies Leben.

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  • Kinder im Stress: Wie Eltern Kinder stärken und

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Kinder im Stress: Wie Eltern Kinder stärken und

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    Book SynopsisIn diesem Buch erfahren Eltern, wie sie ihre Kinder stärken und beim Umgang mit Stress unterstützen können. Konflikte mit anderen, Stress in der Schule oder bei den Hausaufgaben, Zeitdruck bei den Freizeitaktivitäten oder auch Probleme in der eigenen Familie – die Gründe sind vielfältig. Einige Kinder leiden durch ste igenden Erwartungs- und Leistungsdruck in Schule und Freizeit unter Stress. Symptome wie Kopf- und Bauchweh, Schlafschwierigkeiten oder Appetitlosigkeit sind nicht selten die Folge. Was aber können Eltern und die Kinder selbst tun, um angemessen mit Stress umzugehen? Holger Domsch, Arnold Lohaus und Mirko Fridrici, ausgewiesene Experten zum Thema Stress bei Kindern, wissen hier Rat.Aus dem Inhalt(1) Stress unter der Lupe, Was Kinder stresst, Stresswirkungen – (2) Hilfen gegen Stress: Was Kinder tun können, Hilfen gegen Stress: Was Eltern tun können.Die AutorenDr. Holger Domsch, Dipl.-Psych., Schulpsychologische Beratungsstelle der Stadt Münster. Prof. Dr. Arnold Lohaus, Entwicklungspsychologie, Universität Bielefeld. Dipl.-Psych. Mirko Fridrici, Regionale Schulberatungsstelle für den Kreis Minden-Lübbecke.Trade Review“... Positive Auswirkungen auf die stressgeplagten Kinder haben sicherlich die Entspannungsgeschichten und die zahlreichen Tipps für die Eltern, die durch ihr Verhalten zur Bewältigung der Probleme viel beitragen können. Die zahlreichen Fallbeispiele und Hinweise auf Problemlösungen sind für alle Eltern mit stressbelasteten Kindern eine hilfreiche Lektüre. Für viele Büchereien zu empfehlen.” (Helmut Eggl, in: Buchprofile/Medienprofile, Jg. 61, Heft 3, 2016)“… sehr gelungenen Ratgeber erfahren Eltern ... Zunächst werden die Grundlagen erläutert. Konkrete Hilfen sowie praktische Ratschläge und Beispiele für kritische Belastungssituationen folgen ...” (in: Naturheilkunde Journal, Heft 1, 1. Juni 2016)Table of ContentsI Hintergrundinformationen zu Stress im Kindesalter: Stress unter der Lupe.- Was Kinder stresst.-Stresswirkungen.- II Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten bei Stress: Hilfen gegen Stress: Was Kinder tun können.- Hilfen gegen Stress: Was Eltern tun können.- Entspannungsgeschichten für Kinder.

    2 in stock

    £23.74

  • Führungskraft - und was jetzt?: Vom Kollegen zum

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Führungskraft - und was jetzt?: Vom Kollegen zum

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    Book SynopsisSie haben erstmals eine Führungsrolle übernommen oder stehen kurz davor? – Dieses Buch bietet frischgebackenen Führungskräften eine kurze und bündige Orientierung und erleichtert ihnen mit praxisnahen Werkzeugen und Lösungsvorschlägen den Einstieg in die neue Rolle – ohne lange theoretische Exkurse, mit Fokus auf das, was wirklich wichtig ist! – Mit Interviews von Führungskräften aus unterschiedlichen Berufsfeldern – auch zum Downloaden und Anhören als mp3-File.Table of ContentsSelbstführung.- Mitarbeiterführung.- Vorgesetzte.- Setting.- Nachwort.

    1 in stock

    £14.99

  • Das Ressourcentagebuch: Eine

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Das Ressourcentagebuch: Eine

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn diesem Buch erfahren Psychotherapeuten, Berater und Coaches, wie sie mithilfe eines strukturierten Tagebuchs die Ressourcen ihrer Patienten und Klienten als positive Potentiale zur Befriedigung der psychischen Grundbedürfnisse aktivieren können. Das Ressourcentagebuch umfasst 12 Fragen, die 7 Ressourcenbereichen zugeordnet sind (Wohlbefinden, Allgemeine Kraftquellen, Selbstwertquellen, Positive Selbstschemata, Dankbarkeit, Zielentwicklung, Bindung). Das Tagebuch wird über einen Zeitraum von 4 Wochen geführt; es ist Bestandteil des Buchs und steht zusätzlich zum Download zur Verfügung.Die Autoren erläutern die theoretischen und empirischen Grundlagen sowie den Aufbau und die Anwendung des Ressourcentagebuchs. Die leicht anwendbare und effiziente Schreibintervention kann störungsübergreifend als eigenständige Strategie oder methodenübergreifend als Ergänzung zur Ressourcenaktivierung für verschiedene Altersgruppen in der Prävention, Beratung und Therapie eingesetzt werden. Geschrieben für Psychologische Psychotherapeuten, Psychiater, psychosomatisch tätige Ärzte, Berater und Coaches.Trade Review“... eine hilfreiche Möglichkeit aus der Psychologie und Psychotherapie zur Verbesserung des Wohlbefindens sowie zur Förderung psychischer Gesundheit und ist sowohl im klinischen als auch im nicht-klinischen Kontext von Bedeutung, um mit den großen und kleinen Herausforderungen des Lebens adäquat umgehen zu können ...”( Sandra Fuchs, in: Psychologie FoxBlog, sanfuchs1979.wordpress.com, 3. August 2017)Table of Contents1 Einleitung.- 2 Positive Psychologie und Ressourcenorientierung.- 3 Vom expressiven zum positiven Schreiben: das Ressourcentagebuch im Kontext der Forschung zu Schreibinterventionen.- 4 Aufbau und Anwendung des Ressourcentagebuchs.- 5 Empirische Ergebnisse zum Ressourcentagebuch.

    1 in stock

    £32.99

  • Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Jugendliche im Übergang zwischen Schule und Beruf: Psychische Belastungen und Ressourcen

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIm Zentrum dieses Buchs steht die psychische Gesundheit junger Menschen im Übergang von der Schule zum Beruf. Diese Übergangsphase ist für viele Jugendliche eine eher schwierige Phase. Das Buch zeigt die Hintergründe der Schwierigkeiten auf und verdeutlicht, warum gering qualifizierte Jugendliche oder diejenigen mit psychischen Belastungen besondere Mühe haben, Anschluss zu finden. Tatsächlich steigt in Übergangsphasen, so auch in der Adoleszenz, das Risiko, eine psychische Erkrankung zu entwickeln. Zudem bringt der im Jugendalter erfolgende Wechsel zwischen Ausbildung und Arbeitswelt einen Anstieg von beruflichen und persönlichen Anforderungen mit sich, den nicht alle bewältigen können. Für Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene ist es jedoch essenziell, im Arbeitsprozess Fuß fassen zu können und integriert zu bleiben, um sich gesund entwickeln zu können. Dieses Buch präsentiert unterschiedliche empirische Arbeiten, die sich mit vielfältigen Aspekten der Übergangsphase zwischen Schule und Arbeit befassen. Die empirischen Befunde werden von relevanten Akteuren aus der Praxis kommentiert. Das Thema dieses Buchs ist von besonderer Bedeutung für die verschiedenen Berufsgruppen aber auch Familienangehörigen, welche Jugendliche in diesem Übergang begleiten, z.B. Eltern, Lehrer oder Coachs. Herausgeberinnen Filomena Sabatella, lic. phil. studierte Psychologie an der Universität Zürich. Zurzeit arbeitet sie am Psychologischen Institut der ZHAW. Ihre Forschungsschwerpunkte liegen vor allem in der Förderung der gesunden psychischen Entwicklung bei Kindern und Jugendlichen und im Bereich der Arbeitsintegration.Prof. Dr. Agnes von Wyl. Leiterin der Fachgruppe Klinische Psychologie und Gesundheitspsychologie des Psychologischen Institut der ZHAW. Langjährige Erfahrung im Bereich der Psychotherapieforschung, Entwicklungspsychopathologie und psychische Gesundheit. Sie ist auch tätig als psychoanalytische Psychotherapeutin. Table of Contents1 Reif für den Beruf? Schwierigkeiten und Ressourcen von Jugendlichen im Berufswahlprozess.- 2 Stress und soziale Unterstützung im ersten Jahr einer Berufsausbildung.- 3 Ist eine App der richtige Weg, um die psychische Gesundheit von Jugendlichen zu fördern? Erfahrungen aus dem Companion-App-Projekt.- 4 Arbeitslosigkeit und psychische Belastung.- 5 Sind Schüler in Brückenangeboten psychisch belastet? Explorative Untersuchung zum Bedarf von unterstützenden Maßnahmen in Brückenangeboten.- 6 Psychische Gesundheit von jugendlichen Arbeitslosen in Motivationssemestern.- 7 Früherkennung psychisch auffälliger Jugendlicher in der Beratung: eine Vorstudie bei institutionellen Anlaufstellen.- 8 10 Jahre IFBB: zur beruflichen und persönlichen Entwicklung der Programmteilnehmerinnen.- Anhang: Jugendberatungsstellen Schweiz.- Beratungsstellen Deutschland.

    15 in stock

    £29.99

  • Soziale Angst verstehen und verändern

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Soziale Angst verstehen und verändern

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    Book SynopsisDieses Buch informiert über soziale Ängste, Schüchternheit und Angst vor Peinlichkeit, Blamage, Erröten, Zittern oder Schwitzen und über den Umgang damit – denn jeder Mensch hat solche Ängste schon erlebt. Für Betroffene ist es unerlässlich, mehr über soziale Angst zu wissen, um Schwellenängste zu reduzieren und sich zur Veränderung zu motivieren. Angehörige, Freunde, Lehrer und Kollegen sollten Bescheid wissen, denn so können sie vorbeugen und helfen – statt nur kurzfristig trösten. Im Übungsteil des Buches lernt der Leser außerdem konkrete Strategien kennen, mit deren Hilfe soziale Ängste überwunden werden können. Ziel ist dabei, sich vom „Kuchen“ des sozialen Lebens in Zukunft ein größeres Stück abzuschneiden. Jeder kann die Materialien nutzen – weniger als Ratgeber, sondern als Leitlinie für offenes, unkompliziertes und ehrliches Verhalten. Aus dem Inhalt: Was soziale Angst ist und wer darunter leidet – Wie sich soziale Angst verfestigt und wie man sie wieder verlernen kann – Prinzipien der Veränderung – Das Lernprogramm in 8 Schritten – Was ehemalige Patienten sagen. Die Autoren: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hoyer arbeitet am Institut für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie der TU Dresden und forscht zur Behandlung von Angststörungen. Dr. Samia Härtling ist approbierte Psychologische Psychotherapeutin und Expertin für soziale Angst.Table of ContentsI Soziale Angst verstehen: Was ist soziale Angst, wie verbreitet ist sie, und was sind ihre Konsequenzen?- Was führt zu sozialer Angst?- Bei wem sich soziale Angst verfestigt.- II Soziale Angst verändern: Was können Sie verändern – und was nicht?- Veränderungen wagen: Jetzt geht es los!- Was ehemalige Patienten sagen.- Hilfreiche Adressen und Bücher.

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    £17.99

  • Treatment for Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems

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  • A Therapists Guide to Treating Eating Disorders

    WW Norton & Co A Therapists Guide to Treating Eating Disorders

    Book SynopsisThe impact of visual images all around us on clients who suffer from eating disorders; using phototherapy as a means of healing.

    £19.94

  • MeTooInformed Therapy

    WW Norton & Co MeTooInformed Therapy

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp for both victims and offenders of sexual misconduct in the age of #MeToo.

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    £19.99

  • Feminist Perspectives in Therapy Empowering

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Feminist Perspectives in Therapy Empowering

    Book SynopsisFeminist Perspectives in Therapy: Empowering Diverse Womenaddresses core issues in feminist psychological practice along withstrategies and techniques for understanding the development andexperiences of women throughout their lives. Two leading feministpsychologists provide a model that integrates feminist andmulticultural theory and practice, incorporating both internal andexternal sources of women''s psychological distress andwell-being. This Second Edition is filled with valuable information on thelatest developments in research and major issues faced bytherapists treating women, along with clinical case studies thatprovide practical examples of how to put theory intopractice. Topics covered include: * Promoting physical and psychological health * Confronting interpersonal abuse and violence * Balancing career and family * Integrating multicultural and diversity issues * Negotiating relationships Complete with self-assessment activitiesTable of ContentsPrologue. PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF FEMINIST THERAPY. Foundations of Feminist Counseling and Therapy. Socialization for Womanhood: Developing Personal and SocialIdentities. Empowerment Feminist Therapy. Feminist Transformation of Counseling Theories. A Feminist Approach to Assessment. PART II: LIFE SPAN ISSUES IN COUNSELING WOMEN. Dealing with Depression. Choosing a Career Path. Surviving Sexual Assault. Confronting Abuse. PART III: BECOMING A FEMINIST THERAPIST. Reconsidering Research. Exploring Ethics and Practice Issues. Implementing a Feminist-Diversity Model of Training. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

    £76.46

  • 101 Healing Stories Using Metaphors in Therapy

    John Wiley & Sons Inc 101 Healing Stories Using Metaphors in Therapy

    Book SynopsisA collection of stories, grouped by therapeutic outcome, for therapists to use with clients searching for solutions to or enlightenment about their problems.Trade Review"George Burns' 101 Healing Stories: Using metaphors in Therapy will reignite the spirit that can enhance everyone's commitment to help people help themselves." "For anyone planning (or even considering) the implementation of metaphors in healing, this book is a must-read. It provides a comprehensive look at the topic -- in a very user friendly style." (Brian Alman, Ph.D., author of The Six Steps To Freedom, Self-Hypnosis, and Thin Meditations I was captivated by this book from the Introduction to the final page. George Burns is a rarity. He is not only a master storyteller, he is able to do what few artists blessed with a disciplined genius can do. He can describe what he did and why he did it. This book is like taking a master course in metaphor and therapeutic storytelling, complete with suggested exercises to individualize and expand the learning. The format of the book follows the traditional teaching model that makes learning easier: Tell what you are going to do, do it, then describe what you did. The book is divided into three parts: [An overview of ] Metaphor Therapy, Healing Stories, and Creating Your Own Metaphors. Since I supervise and teach students and interns and conduct workshops for licensed mental health professionals, I decided to take the book out for a "test drive" and used this book as the core of my training for a semester. I started with the format found in the introduction. Unlike most books, I found the Introduction section crucial to the reading of 101 Healing Stories. It outlines not only how one was to use the book, but how to approach the creation, development, and presentation of therapeutic stories. In my class, this outline was invaluable for those students who found the task of therapeutic metaphor initially daunting. It outlined the process they were about to experience in small, reasonable, easily understood steps. It also reminded the more seasoned therapists of Erickson's admonition of the need to create metaphors for the individual client, rather than just apply a predetermined intervention to a diagnostic category. In that same way, the Introduction presents an open mindset for the reader to experience the stories as examples and stimuli rather than as stock stories to indiscriminately inject into clients. Part One, Metaphor Therapy, presents the rationale and uses of storytelling. It succinctly lists Ten Guidelines for Effective Storytelling including Six Guidelines for the Storyteller's Voice. These guidelines were very helpful for my beginning students and nice reminders that the more seasoned therapists could review. Part Two, Healing Stories, contained ten examples each of ten general goals of Healing Stories: Enhancing Empowerment, Acquiring Acceptance, Reframing Negative Attitudes, Changing Patterns of Behavior, Learning from Experience, Attaining Goals, Cultivating Compassion, Developing Wisdom, Caring for yourself, and Enhancing Happiness. Each of the stories was preceded by an outline of its therapeutic characteristics: Problems Addressed, Resources Developed and Outcomes Offered. This format makes it easy to teach and to learn. By listing the therapeutic characteristics prior to telling the story and reviewing the therapeutic characteristics afterwards, the pattern of the development of therapeutic stories (described in Part three of the book) becomes evident. The stories themselves are delightful. They are filled with humor and insight. Part Three is Creating Your Own Metaphors. It includes How to Do It and How Not to Do It and Using the PRO-Approach to Create Your Own Healing Stories. These sections are a structured review of what is intuitively suggested in Part Two. I found this very useful in translating the intuitive feelings that were stimulated by the story formats into concrete story-making skills. The students were able to follow the suggestions and easily generated their own stories. Part Three ends with Story 101. This is a wonderful story that is worth the price of the book. It combines the essence of Erickson with the heat of Burns. The book concludes with a significant list of References And Professional Literature On Metaphors. These include folktales, cross-cultural myths, legends, stories for children, religious and spiritual stories, videotapes and internet websites. This section reminded me of Erickson's observation that it was well and good for a therapist to trust his unconscious, but the unconscious needs to be fed regularly. Burns truly provides more than enough nutrition to keep the unconscious well fed. My test ride of the book was a resounding success. Both the beginning students and seasoned therapists loved the content and format of 101 Healing Stories. They found it easy to understand, entertaining and they were able to create their own stories that heal. If you want to develop your storytelling skills to the level of an art, I can recommend no finer book. And, it is a good read!! (Review by Richard Landis) "George W. Burns is indeed a master in the art of using stories for healing purposes." (Metapsychology Review, January 2003)Table of ContentsForeword By Michael D. Yapko, PhD. Introduction. The Importance of Stories. METAPHOR THERAPY. The Power of Stories. Effective Storytelling. Stories in Therapy. HEALING STORIES. Enhancing Empowerment. Acquiring Acceptance. Reframing Negative Attitudes. Changing Patterns of Behavior. Learning from Experience. Attaining Goals. Cultivating Compassion. Developing Wisdom. Caring For Yourself. Enhancing Happiness. CREATING YOUR OWN METAPHORS. How To Do It and How Not To Do It. Using The PRO-Approach to Create Your Own Healing Stories. Why Do You Teach in Stories? Resources. Index.

    £50.36

  • Patients as Victims

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Patients as Victims

    Book SynopsisPatients as Victims Sexual Abuse in Psychotherapy and Counselling Derek Jehu, University of Leicester, UK with specialist contributions from John Davis, Tanya Garrett, Linda Jorgenson and Gary Schoener There is growing concern at the number of complaints about sexual abuse of patients while undergoing therapy. This book discusses the ethical proscription of sex between therapists and patients, and the legal and professional regulation of abuse in both North America and Britain--including many very recent and important legislative developments. The author looks at characteristics which appear to place therapists at risk of abusing, together with some pre-conditions necessary for the occurrence of abuse. He also discusses certain characteristics which render patients vulnerable to abuse, the consequences of abuse for them, and the treatment of the problems they present. Practitioners and trainees in the professions of clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing, counselling and social work Table of ContentsETHICS. Proscription of Sexual Activities. Former Patients. EPIDEMIOLOGY. Epidemiology in the U.S.A. Epidemiology in the U.K. ABUSIVE THERAPISTS. Risk Characteristics and Preconditions for Abuse. Management of Abusive Behaviour. VICTIMIZED PATIENTS. Psychological Vulnerability to Abuse. Psychological Consequences of Abuse. Psychological Interventions with Victims. REGULATION AND PREVENTION. Regulation in the U.S.A. Regulation in the U.K. Primary Prevention of Abuse. Appendices. References. Index.

    £122.35

  • Brief Therapy with Couples

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Brief Therapy with Couples

    Book SynopsisTherapists and counsellors in training and practice will find in this book a new, accessible and powerful approach to short-term therapy with couples. Much problem behaviour in relationships can be see## attempts to find solutions to pain and distress. This guide to therapy is based on the authors considerable clinical experience and on their integrative approach which brings together ideas from humanistic, analytic and cognitive behavioural therapy. The authors approach is based on a developmental perspective which relates the partners history to their present situation. The method helps couples to optimize the best aspects of their relationship rather than remaining stuck in repetitive, unproductive processes. This book brings together theory and practice, and is illustrated by ample clinical examples, as well as a substantial case history running through the treatment process. This book appears in the Wiley Series in Brief Therapy and Counselling Series Editor: Windy Dryden GoldsmitTable of ContentsDefinition, Aims and Scope of Brief Therapy with Couples. Strengths and Limitations of Brief Therapy with Couples. An Integrative Theoretical Model for Brief Therapy withCouples. Assessment and Problem Definition. Contracting in Brief Therapy with Couples. Working Through the Issue of Compatability of Value Systems andFrames of Reference. Working Through the Areas of Effective Problem-Solving and ConflictResolution. Working Through the Areas of Intimacy, Sexual Gratification and Funin Relationship. Working Through the Issues Relating to Caring for the Other.

    £60.75

  • Psychotherapy Counselling and Primary Mental

    Wiley Psychotherapy Counselling and Primary Mental

    Book SynopsisHow can psychotherapists, counsellors and medical practitioners best determine the most appropriate treatment for individual patients in primary care? The growth of counselling and therapy in primary care has been accompanied by pressure for shorter-term, brief treatments and evidence-based, managed care.Table of ContentsPsychological Therapies in Primary Care. Patients and Their Problems. Therapy Models and Professional Disciplines. Assessment for Short vs. Longer-Term Treatment. Assessment II: Early Loss, Comorbidity and TreatmentModality. Does It Work?: Service Evaluation and Audit in Primary Care. Organizational Issues. Appendix. References. Index.

    £66.45

  • Matters of Interpretation

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Matters of Interpretation

    Book SynopsisAn effective new therapeutic model that integrates the client''s and therapist''s values This groundbreaking book offers therapists and counselors an effective new therapeutic model based on hermeneutics--the art and science of interpretation. It recognizes that the clinician is not a neutral observer in the therapeutic process but brings to the interaction his or her own values, judgments, and prejudices. Grounded in theory yet deeply inspirational, the book is filled with rich personal reflections from real-world clinicians who have used this model and found the process to be deeply transformative. This new approach not only deepens the therapeutic relationship but has proven to be especially effective with young clients at risk for negative outcomes.Trade Review"The authors have initiated a revolutionary line of inquiry, sure to have a major impact across the full spectrum of fields that care about youth development. This ambitious theory and practice book marks a true innovation in teaching. Students . . . will gain a deeper respect for the developmental challenges and cultural complexities faced by the youth they wish to serve. Faculty and supervisors . . . will be amazed at how much more their students can learn when they are trained to use hermeneutic tools to study and support the lives of children and adolescents in the world." (Robert L. Selman, director, Risk and Prevention Program, and professor of psychology and education, Harvard University) "How rare it is to open a chapter in a book of psychology and find a compelling story of human experience." (Frank Richardson, associate professor of educational psychology, University of Texas, Austin)Table of ContentsAN INTERPRETIVE FRAMEWORK. Introduction: The Forward Arc of Projection. A Hermeneutic Methodology for Theory, Research, and Practice. Where We Come From, What We Bring: The Historical and Relational Underpinnings of the Hermeneutic Framework. THE TRANSFORMATIONAL ROLE OF INTERPRETATION. Self-Reflection and Mutual Transformation. Becoming Uncomfortable: Transforming My Praxis (Sharon M. Ravitch). The Flight of a Black Butterfly: A Hermeneutic Investigation of Metamorphosis (Gregory Seaton). Another Backward Arc: Further Reflections on "Expert" and "Problem" (Karen E. Liiv). Fear and Courage: Interpretations from Beyond a Life Half-Lived (Kristin M. Carvill). INTERPRETATIONS OF THE MISSING. Critical Absences and Hidden Influences in Interpretation. Meaning, Purpose, and Hope: The Case of the Disappearance (Shuna Keenan). Treading Softly: A Critical Phenomenological Investigation of the Voiceless in the Hermeneutic Circle (Deborah H. Cheng). The Concealed Influence and Power of Nondirective Counselors (Hugh McDonough). The Dance of Interpretation: The Dialectic of Loss and Connectedness (Anna Mackey). THE SOCIALIZING INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE. "The Rules of the Game" Applied to Play, Power, and Politics. Language and Politics: Translating the Rules of the Game--Ayer, AHORA y Manana (John Ramirez Jr. & Marco Antonio Bravo). Entering Play: Lessons of Grief, Joy, and Growth (Tara Edelschick). What's Love Got to Do with It? Combining the Influences of Race and Love to Create an Effective Black Counselor (Randy B. Hayward). Theatrical Dialogue: A Hermeneutic Analysis of Change in One Act (Robert W. Leary). 19. Coming Full Circle: The Return Art of Reflection.

    £40.38

  • Improving Therapeutic Communication

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Improving Therapeutic Communication

    Book SynopsisThroughout the book, the authors focus on the basic skills thatfacilitate communications in therapy (empathy, respect,authenticity, relating in the here-and-now, and confrontation) andexplore specific methods of using them. These skills--whichresearch shows are crucial to effective therapy--enable therapistsand counselors to * Empathize in a caring way with the feelings of clients * Become receptive to clients in a warm, respectful, andnonjudgmental way * Constructively share feelings with clients in a natural, openmanner * Therapeutically utilize moment-to-moment, here-and-nowinteraction * Make clients aware of their inconsistencies and discrepancieswithout arousing antagonism or defensivenessTrade Review"Contains a great wealth of clinical information." (PsychiatricServices, April 2003)Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. The Authors. 1. Effective Elements in Counseling and Psychotherapy. 2. Processes and Phases in Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3. Barriers to Effective Communication. 4. Developing Perceptiveness to Feelings. 5. Responding Empathically to the Client's Expressions: ReciprocalResponses. 6. Expanding the Client's Meaning: Additive Responses. 7. Relating to Clients with Respect. 8. Relating to Clients with Genuineness. 9. Examining Here-and-Now Feelings and Interactions Within theCounseling Relationship. 10. Using Confrontation to Remove Barriers to Communication andChange. 11. Communication Processes in Effective Therapy:SummaryReferences. Index.

    £41.75

  • The First Session with Teenagers

    John Wiley & Sons Inc The First Session with Teenagers

    Book SynopsisThis guidebook shows therapists and counsellors how to make the most of that crucial first contact with teenagers. It aims to show how to bridge the generation gap and understand the teens perspective, and create an effective treatment plan with short and long term goals.Trade Review"Practical and comprehensive . . . an excellent resource forbeginning therapists, as well as for those wanting to expand theirskills with adolescents." (Holly Stejskal, Youth and FamilyCounselor, SAY, San Diego, Inc.) "Neil Ribner doesn't talk in generalities, rely on clinical jargon,or underestimate the complex issues involved in working withadolescents. Using a large number of clinical vignettes from hisvast experience, he shows how the therapist's ability to align himor herself with the adolescent client is what typically spells thedifference between being helpful or getting blown off. Inculturally sensitive, down to earth language, Ribner describes howto empathically connect with the fears, anxieties, and resentmentsof troubled teenagers and their families in ways that promotechange." (Fred Weiner, psychologist, Counseling and PsychologicalServices Center, Ohio University) "In the most readable prose, Dr. Ribner outlines everything youwant to know about initiating treatment with the adolescent client.Psychotherapists in training in all disciplines should read thismanageable and straightforward book; their supervisors and otherexperienced clinicians could also benefit from this compact yetcomprehensive reminder." (Donald J. Viglione, professor anddirector, Clinical Doctor of Psychology Program, California Schoolof Professional Psychology, San Diego) "Refreshing and direct . . . this book will benefit those who workwith adolescents in a variety of settings." (oanne E. Callan,professor, California School of Professional Psychology)Table of ContentsForeword, Jeanne Albronda Heaton. Acknowledgments. Preface. Introduction. Adolescent Development. Presenting Problems. Preparing for the First Session. The First Session. The Process of the First Session. Special Populations. Case Study: Jeremy. Afterword. Notes. References. The Author. Index.

    £38.90

  • Unknotting the Heart

    Cornell University Press Unknotting the Heart

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSince the mid-1990s, as China has downsized and privatized its state-owned enterprises, severe unemployment has created a new class of urban poor and widespread social and psychological disorders. In Unknotting the Heart, Jie Yang examines this understudied group of workers and their experiences of being laid off, counseled, and then reoriented to the market economy. Using fieldwork from reemployment programs, community psychosocial work, and psychotherapy training sessions in Beijing between 2002 and 2013, Yang highlights the role of psychology in state-led interventions to alleviate the effects of mass unemployment. She pays particular attention to those programs that train laid-off workers in basic psychology and then reemploy them as informal counselors in their capacity as housemaids and taxi drivers. These laid-off workers are filling a niche market created by both economic restructuring and the shortage of professional counselors in China, helping the government to defTrade ReviewWith this book, Yang makes an important contribution by exploring the subjectivities of unemployed workers in China and by making visible the often hidden ideological struggle between the state and the unemployed workers over the interpretation of dislocation and unemployment. -- Ofer Sharone * ILR Review *Unknotting the Heart offers invaluable information and insights into the lived experiences of laid-off workers and the state's responses in China. Being the first book-length ethnography on the recent rise of Western psychotherapy in China, it will be of great interest to scholars in China studies, medical anthropology, and psychology. -- Hsuan-Ying Huang * Pacific Affairs *

    1 in stock

    £97.20

  • Unknotting the Heart

    Cornell University Press Unknotting the Heart

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAs China has downsized and privatized its state-owned enterprises, severe unemployment has created a new class of urban poor and widespread social and psychological disorders. In Unknotting the Heart, Jie Yang examines this understudied group of workers and their experiences of being laid off, "counseled," and then reoriented to the market economy.Trade ReviewWith this book, Yang makes an important contribution by exploring the subjectivities of unemployed workers in China and by making visible the often hidden ideological struggle between the state and the unemployed workers over the interpretation of dislocation and unemployment. -- Ofer Sharone * ILR Review *Unknotting the Heart offers invaluable information and insights into the lived experiences of laid-off workers and the state's responses in China. Being the first book-length ethnography on the recent rise of Western psychotherapy in China, it will be of great interest to scholars in China studies, medical anthropology, and psychology. -- Hsuan-Ying Huang * Pacific Affairs *

    1 in stock

    £25.64

  • Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and

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    Book SynopsisA comprehensive, theory-based approach to working with young clients in both school and clinical settings Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, Fifth Edition provides mental health professionals and students with state-of-the-art theory and practical guidance for major contemporary psychotherapeutic schools of thought.Table of ContentsPreface vii About the Editors ix Contributors xi 1 Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents: Historical,Developmental, Integrative, and Effectiveness Perspectives 1H. Thompson Prout and Alicia L. Fedewa 2 Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychological Interventions with Children and Adolescents 25Alicia L. Fedewa, Susan M. Prout, and H. Thompson Prout 3 Culturally Responsive Interpersonal Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents 61Janine Jones 4 Play Therapy: A Child-Centered Approach 91Sue Bratton, Katherine Purswell, and Kimberly Jayne 5 Cognitive-Behavioral and Behavioral Approaches 115Rich Gilman and Kathleen Chard 6 Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy 155Raymond DiGiuseppe and Oana Alexandra David 7 Reality Therapy Approaches 217Gerald B. Fuller 8 Solution-Focused Approaches 279John J. Murphy 9 Systemic Approaches: Family Therapy 317William B. Gunn Jr., Joni Haley, Anne M. Prouty, and Janet Robertson 10 Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: Implications for Interventions 357Jonathan M. Campbell, Lisa A. Ruble, and Rachel K. Hammond Author Index 399 Subject Index 407

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  • Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional with

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional with

    Book SynopsisAn engaging way to cover ethical choices in counseling settings This guide will take readers on a wide-ranging tour of ethicscovering both the theoretical and practical aspects of providing sound, ethical care. In addition to invaluable information, this book provides access to chapter objectives, candid case studies, stories from both students and counselors, questions for reflection, and student discussion activities. Coverage goes beyond a laundry-list approach to rules of conduct, and plumbs the philosophical roots embedded in today''s professional codes. Engaging case studies explore how ethical rules and principles apply in various real-world settings and specialties. After covering ethical philosophies, codes, and standards, Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional further discusses: The helping relationship from beginning to end Confidentiality and trust Boundaries, roles, and limits Assessment: peeriTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xvii About the Authors xix About the Contributors xxi Preface xxiii Section One: The Foundation One Counseling Ethics and the Big Picture 3 Chapter Orientation 3 Defining the Terms 4 Ethics and Morals 4 Morality, Ethics, and Essence 5 The Role of Ethics in the Professions 5 The Role of Morality in Human Culture 6 Are There Universal Morals? 9 Tension between Relativism and Absolutism 9 The Dialectic of the Moral Life 9 Global Human Rights 11 Moral Values, Rules, and Principles 12 Professional Identity: Power and Peril 13 Attributes of Professional Helping: Common Ground 14 Professional Organizations and Associations 15 And Who Is the Client? 16 Chapter Wrap-Up 19 Two Philosophical and Culture: Roots and Prisms 20 Chapter Orientation 20 Exploring Moral Philosophies 21 Character or Virtue Ethics 24 Defining Virtue 25 Character Development 26 The Golden Mean 26 Rationality, Emotions, and Habits 27 Doing the Right Thing 27 Current Expressions of Character Ethics 28 Deontological Ethics 28 Kant and Moral Duties 29 John Rawls and Social Justice 31 Utilitarian or Consequentialist Ethics 32 The Contributions of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill 33 Current Adherents and Approaches 33 Situation Ethics 34 The Principles Approach 35 Bioethics and Mid-Level Principles 36 Alternative Cultural Views on Morality and Ethics 37 Religion’s Interactive Relationship with Ethics 37 Traditional Asian Ethics 38 African Ethics 44 American Indian Ethics 45 Feminist Ethics and the Ethics of Care 48 Chapter Wrap-Up 51 Three Ethics Codes, Codes of Conduct, Employer Policies, and the Law 53 Chapter Orientation 53 Why Codes? 54 Recognizing the Moral Dimensions of Professional Knowledge 54 Legal Concerns and Fears as a Driving Force 55 Functions of the Codes 56 Distinctions between Codes and Laws 58 Policies and Practices 59 Policies within Schools and Agencies 59 Standard of Care or Acceptable Practices 61 Guidelines, Codes of Behavior, and Mission Statements 61 Mission Statements 62 Ethical Decision-Making Guides 68 Decisions about Decisions 68 Ethical Considerations in Crisis Counseling 71 Using Ethical Principles to Guide Crisis Work 74 Beneficence 75 Nonmaleficence 76 Justice 77 Autonomy 77 Fidelity 78 Chapter Wrap-Up 80 Four Professional Identity Development: Values and Definitions 81 Chapter Orientation 81 The Intricacies of Helping 82 Why People Become Professional Helpers 83 Motives for Helping and the Golden Mean 83 The Intersection of Motivations and Values 85 When Values Contrast in Interesting Ways 90 When Values Clash 90 When Shared Values Present Challenges 90 Moral Sensitivity and Clinical Concerns 91 Choices about Displaying Values 92 Care for the Caring 93 Anxieties That Are (or Should Be) Common to Graduate Students 94 The Imposter Syndrome 96 The Invisible Knapsack 97 Burnout Awareness and Prevention 98 Factors and Symptoms of Stress and Burnout 99 Resilience and Hardiness 102 Weaving the Strands Together 103 Chapter Wrap-Up 104 Section Two: The Day to Day Challenges Common to All Five The Helping Relationship: From Beginning to End 109 Chapter Orientation 109 Before the Beginning 110 Portraying Yourself and Your Services 110 Officing Yourself 111 Informed Consent and Informed Refusal 113 Autonomy for All? 114 Informed Refusal 116 The Nuts and Bolts 119 Legal Concerns 122 Considerations for Particular Populations 122 The First Session: Competency and Referral 126 When Your Skills and Client Needs Do Not Match 128 Technology Rears Its Ugly (Beautiful?) Head 130 Ending Well 131 Chapter Wrap-Up 134 Six Confidentiality and Trust 135 Chapter Orientation 135 Confidentiality and the Therapeutic Relationship 136 Professional Dimensions of Confidentiality 136 Why Confidentiality? 138 The Limits of Confidentiality and Their Evolution 140 Categories of Exceptions to Confidentiality 141 Protection of Self and Others 141 Communication with Office Staff and Other Professionals 147 Communication with Funding Sources or Third Party Payers 148 Depositions, Subpoenas, and Court Orders 149 Summarizing the Limits and Exceptions 152 Technology and the Internet 152 Particular Populations and Confidentiality Concerns 154 Children and Adolescents 154 Confidentiality Concerns in Families, Couples, and Groups 155 Mandatory or Involuntary Clients 157 Professional Record Keeping 157 Chapter Wrap-Up 159 Seven Boundaries, Roles, and Limits 160 Chapter Orientation 160 Introduction to Roles, Boundaries, and Relationship Rules 161 Why All the Fuss about Boundaries and Relationships? 162 Distinctive Aspects of Professional Helping Relationships 163 Transference 164 Countertransference 166 Client Indignation or Relief 168 Ethics Codes and Terms 168 Boundaries, Roles, Timing, and Informed Consent 171 Boundary Overlaps That Predate the Professional Relationship 172 Boundary Overlaps During the Professional Relationship 174 Postprofessional Relationship Boundary Considerations 175 Practices and Techniques with Boundary Implications 176 Gift Giving and Receiving 176 Self-Disclosure 178 Considerations about Touch 179 Assessing Potential Benefit and Harm 179 Little Communities, Big Boundaries? 182 Romance, Sex, Love, and Lust 183 Sex Before or After? 186 Chapter Wrap-Up 187 Eight Assessment, Evaluation, Testing: Peering Through the Right Lenses 188 Chapter Orientation 188 The Roots and Nature of Assessment 189 The ABCs of Ethical Assessment 190 Assessment Requires Judgment 190 The Assessment Continuum 191 Practitioner as Instrument 192 Informed Consent and Confidentiality 192 Multi-Method, Multi-Source Assessment 195 Informal Assessment 195 Observational Strategies 196 Using Art and Drawings in Assessment 196 Clinical Interviewing 197 Assessment and Science 198 Testing 199 Formal Evaluations 201 Psychological Evaluations 201 Social, Learning, Career, and Need-Based Evaluations 202 Diagnosis and the DSM System 202 The Purpose of Diagnosis 204 The XYZs of Ethical Assessment 206 Be Mindful of Issues in Technology and Setting 206 Use the Least Severe Diagnostic Label 206 Recognize That All Assessment Procedures Are Flawed 207 Honoring Client Perspectives 207 Be Attentive to Diversity Issues and Potential Misuse 207 Chapter Wrap-Up 210 Nine Competence, Accountability, and Research: How We Know What We Should Know 211 Chapter Orientation 211 Competence: You’ll Know It When You See It? 212 Defining the Minimal Boundaries of Competence 212 Education and Training 213 Supervised Experience 213 State and National Professional Credentials 213 Appropriate Professional Experience 214 Specialties, Specialization, and Competence 214 Ongoing Competence and Self-Assessment 215 Competence, Accountability, and Research Evidence 217 Counseling and Psychotherapy Outcomes Research 218 Searching for Compromise: Evidence-Based Practice Principles 221 Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice 222 Evidence-Based School Counseling Practice 223 Outcomes Research on Divergent Minority Groups 225 Ethical Concerns in Research and Publication 226 Research with Multicultural and Vulnerable Populations 227 Research and Informed Consent 228 Ethics in Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Designs 229 Ethical Concerns with Funding and Findings 229 Research Topics: Choosing Wisely 231 Chapter Wrap-Up 232 Section Three: Specific Specialties and Professional Identities Ten Counseling in the Schools 235 (By John Sommers-Flanagan, Nancy Bodenhorn, and Rita Sommers-Flanagan) Chapter Orientation 235 Professional School Counseling 236 The History 236 The Transformations 237 Why Are School Counseling Ethics So Challenging? 239 A School Is a School Is a School . . . 240 The Role and Function of the Professional School Counselor 245 General Guidelines for School Counselors 246 Confidentiality: A Common Conundrum 247 Sexual Abuse 248 Sexual Harassment 249 FERPA, Records, and Sole Possession Records 249 Informed Consent(s): An Increasingly Important Practice 250 With and For Students 251 For Parents 251 Legal Concerns 252 Subpoenas and Testifying 252 Negligence 253 Multiple Relationships: Many Hats, One School 253 With Students 253 With Colleagues 254 Managing Consultation Relationships 254 Assessment and Accountability 254 Hot Counseling Topics and Concerns 255 Counseling in the Event of an Unwanted Pregnancy 255 Dangerous Behaviors: Sex, Drugs, Eating Disorders, and More 256 Suicidal Threats or Behaviors 258 Career Counseling and College Guidance 259 Diversity Issues 259 Working Ethically with Groups in Schools 260 An Ethical Decision-Making Model for School Counselors 262 Chapter Wrap-Up 262 Eleven Psychotherapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Career Counseling 263 Chapter Orientation 263 Mental Health Counseling: Roots and Directions 264 Distinguishing and Common Features Among Mental Health Professions 264 Nature of Human Health and Distress 265 Educational Backgrounds 265 Terminology Distinctions 269 Professional Organizations 270 Issues in Agency and Independent Practice 271 Health Insurance, Managed Care, and Fees 271 Self-Pay Issues and Problems 275 Confidentiality with Other Professionals 278 Competence and Supervision 279 Professional Representation 281 Ethical Concerns in Career Counseling 283 Speciality Competencies and Credentials 284 Specific Ethical Concerns and Challenges 284 Chapter Wrap-Up 286 Twelve More Specialties: Families, Couples, Rehabilitation, Addictions, Pastoral 287 Chapter Orientation 287 Introduction: Why These Specialties? 288 Couple and Family Therapy 289 Definition and Origins 289 Professional Identity 290 Specific Ethical Concerns and Challenges 291 Rehabilitation Counseling 295 Definition and Origins 295 Professional Identity 295 Specific Ethical Concerns and Challenges 296 Addictions Counseling 298 Definition and Origins 299 Professional Identity 300 Specific Ethical Concerns and Challenges 300 Pastoral Counseling 303 Definition and Origins 303 Professional Identity 304 Specific Ethical Concerns and Challenges 305 Beyond Specialty 307 Personal Coaching 308 Spiritual Direction 309 Chapter Wrap-Up 310 Thirteen Teaching, Mentoring, Supervision 312 Chapter Orientation 312 Alpha, Omega: Beginning and End 312 Moral Philosophy and Professional Elderhood 314 Deontological Dimensions 314 Utilitarian Usefulness 314 Character Concerns 315 Teaching: The Transforming Force of Knowledge 316 Client Welfare 316 Teaching Competence 317 Teaching Relationship 318 Teaching and Technology 321 Supervision: Undergirding and Oversight 322 Client Welfare 323 Supervision Dimensions and Competencies 324 Multicultural Competence 327 Supervisory Relationships 329 Technology and Supervision 331 Chapter Wrap-Up 331 Epilogue 333 A Life-Long Balancing Act 333 No One Is Perfect 333 Unreported, Unaccused, but Unethical 334 If You Are Accused 334 If You Know of Unethical Behavior 335 Best Practices and Likely Concerns 336 A Fond Farewell 337 References 339 Appendix A: Universal Declaration of Human Rights 367 Author Index 373 Subject Index 385 About the Video Resource Center 393

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