Psychotherapy: couples and families Books

Book SynopsisThis timely update presents modern directions in systemic therapy practice with couples and families, focusing on clinical innovations from Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Top therapists discuss their breakthrough family work in treating familiar pathologies such as depression, borderline personality disorder, infidelity, and addictions, providing first-hand insight into meeting relational dysfunction with creativity and resourcefulness. The book applies novel conceptualizations and fresh techniques to complex situations including multi-problem families, involuntary clients, disability-related issues, anorexia, love and sex in aging, and family grief. From tapping into the strengths of siblingship to harnessing the therapeutic potential of the Internet, the book’s cases illustrate the rich variety of opportunities to improve client outcomes through systemic couple and family therapy.This practical guide: Demonstrates strategies for therapists to improve practice Exemplifies methods for reducing the gap between clinical theory and practice Identifies multiple dimensions of systems thinking in case formulation and therapy Offers new insights into treating classic and recent forms of psychopathology Provides a representative picture of couple and family therapy in southern Europe Clinical Interventions in Systemic Couple and Family Therapy is of particular relevance to practitioners and clinicians working within couple and family therapy, and is also of interest to other professionals working in psychotherapy and professional mental health services. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the storybook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, When Happiness Had a Holiday: Helping Families Improve and Strengthen their Relationships [9780367860547]Designed to be used alongside the storybook, When Happiness Had a Holiday, this colourful practical resource provides therapists with a variety of activities to engage and support family members as they work towards improving and strengthening their family relationships. Healthy and supportive family relationships are essential to mental health, and as referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services continue to rise, growing research demonstrates the benefit of involving families in the treatment of children and young people facing emotional and mental health difficulties. This resource takes a solution-focused brief therapy approach to working with families, providing professionals with a variety of tools to help Table of ContentsGuidance for Professionals Worksheets Individual Strengths Game Family Strengths Game

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Book SynopsisThis book draws upon the author's first-hand clinical experience as an Expert Witness in child and family legal proceedings to explore the success of psychotherapy assessments and interventions. Focusing on families who are seeking to be re-united after the removal of their children into foster care, Mike Davies discusses critical aspects of therapy which can help to identify and engage those who will benefit from additional support. Chapters combine heuristic, case studies, and narrative research methodologies, considering parents' stories, self-identity issues and assessment criteria, to uncover an emerging framework that illuminates an innovative therapeutic approach. Divided into three parts, the book develops a comprehensive overview of and thorough investigation into therapeutic assessment during childcare legal proceedings, including explorations into crucial issues such as how and why some families are granted therapeutic intervention, as well as the level of understTable of ContentsPart 1: Background Expert Witness or Psychotherapist: A Personal Development Account. Context and Review of the Key Issues: Parents, Parenting and Child Protection in a Risk-aversive Culture. Research Questions, Method, and Emerging Themes: A Reflexive Journey Part 2: Families on the Edge Five Case Studies: Examples of engagement in therapy and successful rehabilitation Part 3: Findings and Discussion A Working Framework: ‘No Chance, Some Chance, Every Chance’ of Engagement in Therapy and Successful Rehabilitation. Influence of Legal/Professional Context on Parental and Professional Activity. Critical Aspects of Therapy: The Who, How, and Where, of Creating a Therapeutic Context. Multi-dimensional Therapeutic Work. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisPolice families are brave, resilient, and proud--and they face remarkable challenges, sometimes on a daily basis. Now thoroughly updated for today's turbulent times, this is the resource that cops and their loved ones have relied on for decades. Trusted expert Ellen Kirschman gives you practical ways to manage the stress of the job and create a healthy, supportive home environment. The third edition features the latest information, new stories from police families, two new chapters, and fully updated resources. Dr. Kirschman acknowledges the tough realities of life on the force and offers frank, realistic suggestions for handling everyday relationship dilemmas as well as serious issues like trauma, domestic violence, and alcohol abuse. Whether you read this book cover to cover or reach for it when problems arise, you will find no-nonsense guidance to help your family thrive. Mental health professionals, see also Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know, by Ellen Kirschman, MarkTrade Review"My wife and I have both read I Love a Cop through and through, and our home life is stronger for it. This is an essential book for anyone with a loved one on the job--anyone who needs to understand the inherent strains, quirks, and challenges of police work. Dr. Kirschman writes with skill, wisdom, and grace, honoring police officers while still holding them accountable. I Love a Cop is a gift."--Sgt. Adam Plantinga, San Francisco Police Department, 16-year police veteran and author of 400 Things Cops Know"This book contributed to incredible changes in my life and marriage by teaching me that I was not alone in times of pain. The law enforcement culture has an unspoken code that all matters stay 'in house,' but cops are people first, and sometimes we all need help. Dr. Kirschman really gets the issues we face as a family of blue."--Karen F., Chico, California"Dr. Kirschman does a terrific job of addressing difficult issues that those in the cop world usually don't talk about. The book brings into perspective the difficulties and risks of the job and the impact on our families and ourselves, as well as ways to keep the family and self whole. This was a 'must read' for me as the wife of a police officer, an officer myself, and a mother."--Vicky M. Stormo, retired Chief of Police, 35-year police veteran; Interim Executive Director, Behind the Badge Foundation"I Love a Cop, Third Edition, is essential reading. Not only do I give a copy to all my new hires and their families, but my own family benefited greatly from growing up with this book.”--Susan E. Manheimer, Chief of Police, San Mateo Police Department; past president, California Police Chiefs Association"This continues to be the go-to book for successfully navigating the law enforcement life. The book lives up to its title--everyone who loves a cop should read it."--Karen Solomon, author of The Price They Pay and founder of Blue H.E.L.P."As the wife of a veteran police officer, I found this book to be a great resource. I loved reading about others with similar experiences. Dr. Kirschman has helped me understand how the job affects my spouse, how I can take care of myself during times of chaos, and ways we can communicate better and strengthen our relationship."--Karin B., Vacaville, California"During my tenure as Chief of Police, I gave a copy of this book to each new officer I swore into my department. I explained that the Police Academy teaches the 'how-tos' of the job--and Dr. Kirschman teaches how to manage the impact on our lives. The ever-changing demands placed on law enforcement personnel today are all covered insightfully in this remarkable third edition."--Lucy Carlton, retired Chief of Police, Los Altos Police Department, California"I have been recommending this incredibly compassionate and wholly realistic book since it first came out. Policing has changed in the past two decades, but Dr. Kirschman’s passion for this profession has not. The third edition includes new coverage of substantive issues such as social media use, bad press, racial tensions, and more. I teach thousands of police officers each year in topics ranging from officer safety to gender dynamics, and I Love a Cop is one of the two books that I insist every police officer must purchase, read, and share."--Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (ret.), law enforcement trainer, Winning Mind Seminars“Dr. Kirschman recognizes the modern challenges facing police officers and the families who love them. I Love a Cop is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the person beyond the badge.”--David M. Corey, PhD, ABPP, police psychologistTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Living Through Troubled Times I. “Hi, Honey. I’m Home.” 2. Married to the Job: Myths, Realities, and Relationships 3. The Way It Is: The Givens of Police Work 4. The Police Officer’s Paradox 5. Growing Old in a Young Person’s Profession: How Officers Change with Time 6. Organizational Stress: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places II. Remarkable Events Trauma 7. Critical Incidents, Stress, and Trauma 8. From Victim to Survivor: Working Through Trauma 9. From Battlefront to Homefront: Families and Trauma 10. Kids and Trauma Emotional Extremes 11. Domestic Abuse 12. Alcoholism, Suicide, and Addiction Getting Help 13. Getting the Help You Need When You Need It III. Special Families, Special Issues 14. Swimming Upstream: Special Challenges Facing Women, Minority, and LGBTQ Cops 15. Cop Couples IV. Summing Up 16. 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Book SynopsisPolice families are brave, resilient, and proud--and they face remarkable challenges, sometimes on a daily basis. Now thoroughly updated for today's turbulent times, this is the resource that cops and their loved ones have relied on for decades. Trusted expert Ellen Kirschman gives you practical ways to manage the stress of the job and create a healthy, supportive home environment. The third edition features the latest information, new stories from police families, two new chapters, and fully updated resources. Dr. Kirschman acknowledges the tough realities of life on the force and offers frank, realistic suggestions for handling everyday relationship dilemmas as well as serious issues like trauma, domestic violence, and alcohol abuse. Whether you read this book cover to cover or reach for it when problems arise, you will find no-nonsense guidance to help your family thrive. Mental health professionals, see also Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know, by Ellen Kirschman, MarkTrade Review"My wife and I have both read I Love a Cop through and through, and our home life is stronger for it. This is an essential book for anyone with a loved one on the job--anyone who needs to understand the inherent strains, quirks, and challenges of police work. Dr. Kirschman writes with skill, wisdom, and grace, honoring police officers while still holding them accountable. I Love a Cop is a gift."--Sgt. Adam Plantinga, San Francisco Police Department, 16-year police veteran and author of 400 Things Cops Know"This book contributed to incredible changes in my life and marriage by teaching me that I was not alone in times of pain. The law enforcement culture has an unspoken code that all matters stay 'in house,' but cops are people first, and sometimes we all need help. Dr. Kirschman really gets the issues we face as a family of blue."--Karen F., Chico, California"Dr. Kirschman does a terrific job of addressing difficult issues that those in the cop world usually don't talk about. The book brings into perspective the difficulties and risks of the job and the impact on our families and ourselves, as well as ways to keep the family and self whole. This was a 'must read' for me as the wife of a police officer, an officer myself, and a mother."--Vicky M. Stormo, retired Chief of Police, 35-year police veteran; Interim Executive Director, Behind the Badge Foundation"I Love a Cop, Third Edition, is essential reading. Not only do I give a copy to all my new hires and their families, but my own family benefited greatly from growing up with this book.”--Susan E. Manheimer, Chief of Police, San Mateo Police Department; past president, California Police Chiefs Association"This continues to be the go-to book for successfully navigating the law enforcement life. The book lives up to its title--everyone who loves a cop should read it."--Karen Solomon, author of The Price They Pay and founder of Blue H.E.L.P."As the wife of a veteran police officer, I found this book to be a great resource. I loved reading about others with similar experiences. Dr. Kirschman has helped me understand how the job affects my spouse, how I can take care of myself during times of chaos, and ways we can communicate better and strengthen our relationship."--Karin B., Vacaville, California"During my tenure as Chief of Police, I gave a copy of this book to each new officer I swore into my department. I explained that the Police Academy teaches the 'how-tos' of the job--and Dr. Kirschman teaches how to manage the impact on our lives. The ever-changing demands placed on law enforcement personnel today are all covered insightfully in this remarkable third edition."--Lucy Carlton, retired Chief of Police, Los Altos Police Department, California"I have been recommending this incredibly compassionate and wholly realistic book since it first came out. Policing has changed in the past two decades, but Dr. Kirschman’s passion for this profession has not. The third edition includes new coverage of substantive issues such as social media use, bad press, racial tensions, and more. I teach thousands of police officers each year in topics ranging from officer safety to gender dynamics, and I Love a Cop is one of the two books that I insist every police officer must purchase, read, and share."--Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (ret.), law enforcement trainer, Winning Mind Seminars“Dr. Kirschman recognizes the modern challenges facing police officers and the families who love them. I Love a Cop is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the person beyond the badge.”--David M. Corey, PhD, ABPP, police psychologistTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Living Through Troubled Times I. “Hi, Honey. I’m Home.” 2. Married to the Job: Myths, Realities, and Relationships 3. The Way It Is: The Givens of Police Work 4. The Police Officer’s Paradox 5. Growing Old in a Young Person’s Profession: How Officers Change with Time 6. Organizational Stress: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places II. Remarkable Events Trauma 7. Critical Incidents, Stress, and Trauma 8. From Victim to Survivor: Working Through Trauma 9. From Battlefront to Homefront: Families and Trauma 10. Kids and Trauma Emotional Extremes 11. Domestic Abuse 12. Alcoholism, Suicide, and Addiction Getting Help 13. Getting the Help You Need When You Need It III. Special Families, Special Issues 14. Swimming Upstream: Special Challenges Facing Women, Minority, and LGBTQ Cops 15. Cop Couples IV. Summing Up 16. 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Book SynopsisWritten in an engaging question-and-answer format, this accessible text synthesizes contemporary empirical research to provide a panoramic view of adolescent sexual development and behavior. The book examines sexuality as part of normative growth and development, in addition to addressing traditional problem areas such as sexual risk taking. Candid personal stories bring the theory and research to life. Topics include the precursors of adolescent sexuality in childhood; biological aspects of adolescent sexuality, including puberty and the adolescent brain; the influences of parents, peers, and the media; and gender and racial/ethnic differences in attitudes and behavior. Coverage also encompasses romantic relationships; the experiences of sexual- and gender-minority youth; sexually transmitted infections; contraception, pregnancy, and teen parenthood; cross-cultural and international research; and approaches to sex education. Pedagogical Features *Headings written as queTrade Review"This book provides an up-to-date, highly readable, authoritative review of what we know (and do not know) about adolescent sexuality. It covers such important topics as the biological and social forces shaping sexuality; the experiences of LGBTQ youth; the role of parents, peers, and media; potential negative consequences of sexual behavior; and positive aspects of adolescent sexuality. This balanced approach is both timely and important. Montemayor does a superb job of highlighting key studies and placing them in the context of recent trends in adolescent sexual behavior. Novel features include the question-and-answer format and the use of students’ stories about their own sexuality, which are engaging and relatable. This is a needed text for undergraduate courses in adolescence or adolescent sexuality, and will also be useful in graduate seminars for its accessible, 'big-picture' account."--Lisa J. Crockett, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln "A very timely book, given the changing nature of adolescents' and emerging adults’ sexual behavior. The scientific literature is integrated with youths’ descriptions of their experiences. Particularly striking is the breadth of coverage, including often-omitted topics such as sexuality in childhood, sex education, and teen parents. Although the text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on sexuality, scholars and practitioners in many disciplines will find it a great way of broadening their knowledge base."--Wyndol Furman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Denver "A comprehensive work that pulls together several domains of research in adolescent sexual development and behaviors. I would use this as both a reference book and a class text. It would be suitable for both undergraduate and graduate student learning about adolescent risk-taking behaviors."--Wendy Hadley, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University "This is a straightforward text on adolescent sexuality and beyond, with all the bells and whistles (personal narratives, suggestions for research), making it especially well suited for use at the university level, particularly for sexuality classes in the social sciences."--Paul R. Abramson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles "This clearly written, well-organized book summarizes what we currently know about adolescent sexuality. Most of the cited research is recent, which is important in an area that is so sensitive to changing times and social mores. The author is very good at making sense of a complicated field and presenting complex findings in an understandable manner. I like the coverage of the material and the mainstreaming of LGBT issues.”--Terri D. Fisher, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, The Ohio State University at Mansfield; Visiting Professor of Psychology, University of the South -Table of ContentsOverview 1. Sexuality from Childhood through Adolescence 2. The Biology of Adolescent Sexuality 3. Parents and Adolescent Sexuality 4. Parent–Adolescent Communication about Sex 5. Peers and Adolescent Sexuality 6. Dating, Romance, and Hooking Up 7. Adolescents, Sex, and the Media 8. LGBTQ Adolescents in a Heterosexual World 9. Teen Mothers, Their Children, and the Fathers 10. STIs, Condom Use, and Risky Sex 11. Teaching Sex in and out of School 12. The Sexual Health of Adolescents in the 21st Century References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisWritten in an engaging question-and-answer format, this accessible text synthesizes contemporary empirical research to provide a panoramic view of adolescent sexual development and behavior. The book examines sexuality as part of normative growth and development, in addition to addressing traditional problem areas such as sexual risk taking. Candid personal stories bring the theory and research to life. Topics include the precursors of adolescent sexuality in childhood; biological aspects of adolescent sexuality, including puberty and the adolescent brain; the influences of parents, peers, and the media; and gender and racial/ethnic differences in attitudes and behavior. Coverage also encompasses romantic relationships; the experiences of sexual- and gender-minority youth; sexually transmitted infections; contraception, pregnancy, and teen parenthood; cross-cultural and international research; and approaches to sex education. Pedagogical Features *Headings written as queTrade Review"This book provides an up-to-date, highly readable, authoritative review of what we know (and do not know) about adolescent sexuality. It covers such important topics as the biological and social forces shaping sexuality; the experiences of LGBTQ youth; the role of parents, peers, and media; potential negative consequences of sexual behavior; and positive aspects of adolescent sexuality. This balanced approach is both timely and important. Montemayor does a superb job of highlighting key studies and placing them in the context of recent trends in adolescent sexual behavior. Novel features include the question-and-answer format and the use of students’ stories about their own sexuality, which are engaging and relatable. This is a needed text for undergraduate courses in adolescence or adolescent sexuality, and will also be useful in graduate seminars for its accessible, 'big-picture' account."--Lisa J. Crockett, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln "A very timely book, given the changing nature of adolescents' and emerging adults’ sexual behavior. The scientific literature is integrated with youths’ descriptions of their experiences. Particularly striking is the breadth of coverage, including often-omitted topics such as sexuality in childhood, sex education, and teen parents. Although the text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on sexuality, scholars and practitioners in many disciplines will find it a great way of broadening their knowledge base."--Wyndol Furman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Denver "A comprehensive work that pulls together several domains of research in adolescent sexual development and behaviors. I would use this as both a reference book and a class text. It would be suitable for both undergraduate and graduate student learning about adolescent risk-taking behaviors."--Wendy Hadley, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University "This is a straightforward text on adolescent sexuality and beyond, with all the bells and whistles (personal narratives, suggestions for research), making it especially well suited for use at the university level, particularly for sexuality classes in the social sciences."--Paul R. Abramson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles "This clearly written, well-organized book summarizes what we currently know about adolescent sexuality. Most of the cited research is recent, which is important in an area that is so sensitive to changing times and social mores. The author is very good at making sense of a complicated field and presenting complex findings in an understandable manner. I like the coverage of the material and the mainstreaming of LGBT issues.”--Terri D. Fisher, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, The Ohio State University at Mansfield; Visiting Professor of Psychology, University of the South -Table of ContentsOverview 1. Sexuality from Childhood through Adolescence 2. The Biology of Adolescent Sexuality 3. Parents and Adolescent Sexuality 4. Parent–Adolescent Communication about Sex 5. Peers and Adolescent Sexuality 6. Dating, Romance, and Hooking Up 7. Adolescents, Sex, and the Media 8. LGBTQ Adolescents in a Heterosexual World 9. Teen Mothers, Their Children, and the Fathers 10. STIs, Condom Use, and Risky Sex 11. Teaching Sex in and out of School 12. The Sexual Health of Adolescents in the 21st Century References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book focuses on helping high-risk adolescents and their families rapidly resolve long-standing difficulties. Matthew D. Selekman spells out a range of solution-focused strategies and other techniques, illustrating their implementation with vivid case examples. His approach augments individual and family sessions with collaborative meetings that enlist the strengths of the adolescent's social network and key helping professionals from larger systems. User-friendly features include checklists, sample questions to aid in relationship building and goal setting, and reproducible forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. Blending family therapy science with therapeutic artistry, the book significantly refines and updates the approach originally presented in Selekman's Pathways to Change.Trade Review"Selekman has done it again. He offers the reader an integrative client-centered therapy approach that is grounded in a long tradition of systemic and solution-focused therapies. We are given a front-row seat to observe a master therapist as he walks us through his own clinical cases to demonstrate his creative process. This book will surely inspire therapists to be more bold and adventurous in co-creating with family members a therapeutic experience that challenges and disrupts stagnant relational patterns and replaces them with new possibilities."--Guy S. Diamond, PhD, Director, Center for Family Intervention Science, Drexel University "It is hard to imagine this book ever being surpassed as a guide to working with adolescents in serious difficulty. Its solid grounding in solution-focused and strengths-based practice is supplemented by a distillation of theoretical and practical wisdom from a host of different therapeutic approaches. As well as dealing specifically with major issues such as violence and self-harm, Selekman offers a pathway through the delicate business of interdisciplinary and interagency collaboration. His suggestions are clear and simple, and he takes time to address every conceivable stumbling point on the way to a successful outcome. Selekman brings to this book not just a lifetime of face-to-face work with adolescents and their families, but also an erudition second to none. This book is a gift to the future of any struggling adolescent lucky enough to meet a professional who has read it."--Chris Iveson, therapist and co-founder, BRIEF, London, United Kingdom "Intervening with high-risk adolescents and their families is probably the most challenging work that we therapists do. Selekman draws on extensive up-to-date research literature in presenting his strengths-based, integrative approach. He systematically selects from existing evidence-based approaches and also explains numerous creative interventions he has developed and used over the years. The book makes a strong case for therapists to flexibly individualize family therapy rather than rigidly adhering to a treatment protocol. Therapists should never find themselves stuck when working with these families again. This is also an excellent text for family therapy courses."--Gilbert J. Greene, PhD, College of Social Work, The Ohio State University "This book offers a real-world compass for working from a strengths-based, solution-oriented perspective with today's high-risk adolescents. It captures the craft of a seasoned practitioner, and benefits from the author's keen perspective on the interconnected family, societal, and individual attributes that can enhance an adolescent's growth and health. Selekman provides practical guidance and a menu of theoretically informed options and strategies that clinicians can start using right away. Graduate students in clinical practice courses would benefit from the riveting case examples, which will fuel lively discussion, as well as the presentation of clinical decision-making processes rarely depicted in such detail."--Mariann Suarez, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, University of South Florida Health, Morsani College of Medicine "I use this text in an MSW elective, Social Work with Adolescents. Students find the text easy to read and full of practical, ready-to-implement ideas for working with adolescents. As a practitioner, I appreciate the breadth of practice contexts that Selekman covers. ?As an educator, I appreciate that his practice wisdom is grounded in the best research whenever available. Selekman doesn't dress up old ideas in new clothes. He helps us see adolescents and their family, school, and community contexts with fresh eyes."--Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW, School of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago -Selekman's text will appeal to graduate students and therapists with an array of experience. Even those therapists who have worked with adolescents for years will find the novel presentation of material refreshing and Selekman's approach thoughtful and scientifically informed....Selekman not only addresses the challenges facing clients in engaging in therapy but also includes diverse ideas for how to enhance effectiveness and creativity in one's work. In short, Selekman's text offers practical and insightful guidance for how to implement manualized treatments in real-life settings, making it a welcome addition to a professional library for novice to experienced therapists.--PsycCRITIQUES, 9/18/2017ƒƒThe book is equally helpful to students preparing to become therapists and to beginner and skilled therapists who want to learn how to work with this population….This is a very valuable addition to the literature on working with adolescents, especially with those who are high risk, a population that is hard to reach and generally considered 'difficult.' The author's solution and resilience-focused, integrative approach brings hope to practitioners daring to work with young men and women in challenging situations. Uniquely, the author encourages therapists to courageously use innovative techniques and gives suggestions on how to use their own creative inclinations in designing interventions with and for families at risk.--Doody's Review Service, 9/1/2017Table of ContentsForeword, Harlene Anderson 1. Navigating through Complex High-Risk Adolescent Mazes 2. Family Engagement: Tailor the Relationships of Choice 3. Building Strong Partnerships with Pessimistic Helping Professionals and Members from Families’ Social Networks 4. Collaborative Treatment Team Planning and Goal Setting 5. Co-Developing and Selecting Interventions to Suit Clients’ Strengths, Theories of Change, and Goals 6. Family–Social Network Relapse Prevention Tools and Strategies 7. “The Atomic Bomb Kid”: Working with a Violent Adolescent 8. From “Numbing Out Bad Thoughts and Feelings” to “Welcoming Death”: Working with a High-Risk Suicidal Adolescent 9. Therapeutic Mistakes and Treatment Failures: Wisdom Gained and Valuable Lessons Learned 10. Therapeutic Artistry: Finding Your Creative Edge References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book helps practitioners choose from the broad range of play therapy approaches to create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual needs of each child. From leaders in the field, the volume provides a flexible roadmap for assessment, case formulation, and intervention for frequently encountered psychological disorders and adversities. The focus is creating a unique therapy prescription that is tailored to the child's presenting problems as well as his or her strengths, challenges, and developmental level. Contributors present up-to-date knowledge on each clinical problem, describe practices that have been shown to be effective, and share vivid illustrations of work with 3- to 16-year-olds and their parents.Trade Review"This comprehensive work brings prescriptive play therapy center stage as a useful and viable model for treating many childhood disorders. Prevailing manualized therapies often fail to address the needs of the individual--but this book demonstrates ways to address individuality while being integrative and multimodal. For practicing play therapists, the volume provides a foundation for implementing prescriptive play therapy across disorders. For play therapy educators, it is well suited as a supplementary text in Advanced Play Therapy and special topics courses."--Edward F. Hudspeth, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, ACS, RPT-S, RPh, Associate Dean of Counseling Programs, Southern New Hampshire University "Kaduson and colleagues have assembled a group of experts to give the reader a deep understanding of prescriptive play therapy and its clinical application to an array of childhood disorders. The authors provide a wealth of information to help clinicians select interventions based on treatment need. Each chapter offers step-by-step details for implementation, brought to life through case vignettes. This book is a ‘must read’ for both professionals and students.”--Sue C. Bratton, PhD, Professor Emerita of Counseling and Director Emerita, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas “Kaduson, Cangelosi, and Schaefer provide a wonderful explanation of the theoretical integration involved in the prescriptive approach. Each chapter beautifully highlights the application of prescriptive play therapy through case illustrations, removing the veil from this client-driven approach. Readers will appreciate the discussion of the therapeutic powers of play that are core to all theoretical orientations. Child and play therapists will benefit from this contribution to the field, as will students of play therapy.”--Renee Turner, PhD, LPC-S, RPT/S, Professional Counseling Program, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor "Prescriptive play therapists recognize that in a field that so often focuses on differential diagnosis, there is an equally important need to focus on differential therapeutics. The editors and contributors are pioneers in play therapy who show that ‘integrative’ and ‘eclectic’ are not negative terms, but fundamental elements in the treatment process. Because children are unique, the treatment process needs to be tailored, specific, and individualized, as well as theory based. Prescriptive Play Therapy is relevant and timely, and should be on the shelves of both clinicians and educators.”--Daniel S. Sweeney, PhD, LMFT, LPC, RPT-S, Professor of Counseling and Director, Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies, George Fox University "This multifaceted book shows readers the value of seeing beyond one theoretical perspective so that a full range of interventions can be considered when working with children. Chapters explore how to combine approaches to provide high-quality, individualized care. I strongly recommend this book for all levels of play and child therapists and counselors who want to nourish their professional growth."--Joyce C. Mills, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S, Founder, StoryPlay® Global Certification Training Program, Phoenix, Arizona; Co-Director, Phoenix Institute for Ericksonian Psychotherapy-Table of ContentsI. Description of and Rationale for Prescriptive Play Therapy 1. Basic Principles and Core Practices of Prescriptive Play Therapy, Heidi Gerard Kaduson, Charles E. Schaefer, & Donna Cangelosi 2. Comprehensive, Individualized Assessment for Prescriptive Play Therapy, Sue Ammen II. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Internalizing Disorders 3. Play Therapy for Children with Depression, Erik Newman 4. Play Therapy for Children with Fears and Phobias, Laurie Zelinger 5. Play Therapy for Children with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Susan Carter 6. Play Therapy for Children with Selective Mutism, Lynn Louise Wonders III. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Stress/Trauma Reactions 7. Play Interventions for Young Survivors of Disaster, Terrorism, and Other Tragic Events, Janine Shelby & Audrey D. Smith 8. Play Therapy for Children of Divorce, Donna Cangelosi 9. Play Therapy for Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Eliana Gil & Quinn Koelfgen Smelser IV. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Externalizing Disorders 10. Play Therapy for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Heidi Gerard Kaduson 11. Play Therapy for Children with Problem Sexual Behaviors, Eliana Gil & Quinn Koelfgen Smelser 12. Play Therapy for Children Exhibiting Aggressive Behaviors, David A. Crenshaw & Alyssa Swan V. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Other Disorders 13. Play Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Robert Jason Grant 14. Play Therapy for Children with Attachment Disruptions, Paris Goodyear-Brown 15. Play Therapy for Children with School Behavior Problems, Athena A. Drewes Index

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Book SynopsisThis book helps practitioners choose from the broad range of play therapy approaches to create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual needs of each child. From leaders in the field, the volume provides a flexible roadmap for assessment, case formulation, and intervention for frequently encountered psychological disorders and adversities. The focus is creating a unique therapy prescription that is tailored to the child's presenting problems as well as his or her strengths, challenges, and developmental level. Contributors present up-to-date knowledge on each clinical problem, describe practices that have been shown to be effective, and share vivid illustrations of work with 3- to 16-year-olds and their parents.Trade Review"This comprehensive work brings prescriptive play therapy center stage as a useful and viable model for treating many childhood disorders. Prevailing manualized therapies often fail to address the needs of the individual--but this book demonstrates ways to address individuality while being integrative and multimodal. For practicing play therapists, the volume provides a foundation for implementing prescriptive play therapy across disorders. For play therapy educators, it is well suited as a supplementary text in Advanced Play Therapy and special topics courses."--Edward F. Hudspeth, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, ACS, RPT-S, RPh, Associate Dean of Counseling Programs, Southern New Hampshire University "Kaduson and colleagues have assembled a group of experts to give the reader a deep understanding of prescriptive play therapy and its clinical application to an array of childhood disorders. The authors provide a wealth of information to help clinicians select interventions based on treatment need. Each chapter offers step-by-step details for implementation, brought to life through case vignettes. This book is a ‘must read’ for both professionals and students.”--Sue C. Bratton, PhD, Professor Emerita of Counseling and Director Emerita, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas “Kaduson, Cangelosi, and Schaefer provide a wonderful explanation of the theoretical integration involved in the prescriptive approach. Each chapter beautifully highlights the application of prescriptive play therapy through case illustrations, removing the veil from this client-driven approach. Readers will appreciate the discussion of the therapeutic powers of play that are core to all theoretical orientations. Child and play therapists will benefit from this contribution to the field, as will students of play therapy.”--Renee Turner, PhD, LPC-S, RPT/S, Professional Counseling Program, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor "Prescriptive play therapists recognize that in a field that so often focuses on differential diagnosis, there is an equally important need to focus on differential therapeutics. The editors and contributors are pioneers in play therapy who show that ‘integrative’ and ‘eclectic’ are not negative terms, but fundamental elements in the treatment process. Because children are unique, the treatment process needs to be tailored, specific, and individualized, as well as theory based. Prescriptive Play Therapy is relevant and timely, and should be on the shelves of both clinicians and educators.”--Daniel S. Sweeney, PhD, LMFT, LPC, RPT-S, Professor of Counseling and Director, Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies, George Fox University "This multifaceted book shows readers the value of seeing beyond one theoretical perspective so that a full range of interventions can be considered when working with children. Chapters explore how to combine approaches to provide high-quality, individualized care. I strongly recommend this book for all levels of play and child therapists and counselors who want to nourish their professional growth."--Joyce C. Mills, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S, Founder, StoryPlay® Global Certification Training Program, Phoenix, Arizona; Co-Director, Phoenix Institute for Ericksonian Psychotherapy-Table of ContentsI. Description of and Rationale for Prescriptive Play Therapy 1. Basic Principles and Core Practices of Prescriptive Play Therapy, Heidi Gerard Kaduson, Charles E. Schaefer, & Donna Cangelosi 2. Comprehensive, Individualized Assessment for Prescriptive Play Therapy, Sue Ammen II. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Internalizing Disorders 3. Play Therapy for Children with Depression, Erik Newman 4. Play Therapy for Children with Fears and Phobias, Laurie Zelinger 5. Play Therapy for Children with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Susan Carter 6. Play Therapy for Children with Selective Mutism, Lynn Louise Wonders III. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Stress/Trauma Reactions 7. Play Interventions for Young Survivors of Disaster, Terrorism, and Other Tragic Events, Janine Shelby & Audrey D. Smith 8. Play Therapy for Children of Divorce, Donna Cangelosi 9. Play Therapy for Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Eliana Gil & Quinn Koelfgen Smelser IV. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Externalizing Disorders 10. Play Therapy for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Heidi Gerard Kaduson 11. Play Therapy for Children with Problem Sexual Behaviors, Eliana Gil & Quinn Koelfgen Smelser 12. Play Therapy for Children Exhibiting Aggressive Behaviors, David A. Crenshaw & Alyssa Swan V. Clinical Applications of Prescriptive Play Therapy for Other Disorders 13. Play Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Robert Jason Grant 14. Play Therapy for Children with Attachment Disruptions, Paris Goodyear-Brown 15. Play Therapy for Children with School Behavior Problems, Athena A. Drewes Index

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses key questions facing the child therapist--how and when to bring parents into the treatment process and give them tools to support their child's healthy development. Known for her innovative, creative TraumaPlay approach, Paris Goodyear-Brown weaves together knowledge about play therapy, trauma, attachment theory, and neurobiology. She presents step-by-step strategies to help parents understand their child's needs, reflect on their own emotional triggers, set healthy boundaries, make time together more fun, and respond effectively to challenging behavior. Filled with rich clinical illustrations, the volume features 52 reproducible handouts and worksheets. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Goodyear-Brown offers an insightful look into the world of working with parents as a child therapist. Her deep, empathic understanding of families is rooted in years of therapeutic experience, which she shares openly and eloquently. The book presents effective interventions that are grounded in theory and that take into account the structure and timing of child therapy. Even as a long-time practitioner, I found myself learning new ways of engaging parents. This book is essential reading for novice and experienced play therapists alike."--Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, Director, Center for Play Therapy, and Professor, Counseling Program, University of North Texas "When working with children in therapy, bringing parents into the process is critical for success--yet many therapists have had little or no training in how to do this. Goodyear-Brown has written a much-needed resource that addresses the stumbling blocks in working with parents that so many clinicians face. This outstanding book presents a perfect balance of theory, science, and practical application. Clinicians will find a wealth of wisdom; practical tools, such as worksheets; and clinical interventions to actively engage caregivers. Every therapist who works with children should have this book!"--Karen Doyle Buckwalter, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, Director of Program Strategy, Chaddock, Quincy, Illinois "This is the book parents need clinicians to read. By the time parents seek therapy for their children, they are often exhausted, discouraged, and weighed down by shame. This book beautifully leads clinicians to see parents through a lens of great compassion. As the clinician establishes a feeling of safety, parents, in turn, can do the same for their child. As an adoptive parent, I was deeply moved by this book. It equips clinicians to help families move from distress to calm, from despair to hope."--Lisa Qualls, coauthor of The Connected Parent "A thoughtful exploration of ways to empower parents as partners in children’s healing. The book focuses on responsive therapies, the power of parent–child co-regulation, the rewriting of unhelpful stories that parents may unconsciously carry, and the importance of attachment. Goodyear-Brown balances information and experience, making the content tangible by providing ample examples and dialogues that demonstrate the concepts in real life. She honors parents’ and children’s unique perspectives, and brings them together on the same path so all may begin to heal."--Becky A. Bailey, PhD, CEO and Creator of Conscious Discipline-Table of ContentsPreface 1. Helping Parents Grow: Gently Shifting Paradigms 2. Helping Parents Set the Bar to Support Bottom-Up Brain Development 3. Helping Parents Become Safe Bosses: Attachment and the Cascade of Care 4. Helping Parents Understand Themselves to Understand Their Children 5. Helping Parents SOOTHE: A Deep Dive into Co-Regulation Strategies 6. Helping Parents Be Fun and Fully Present 7. Helping Parents Train the Triune Brain 8. Helping Parents Set Boundaries and Deal with Big Behaviors 9. Helping Parents Become Stronger Storykeepers References Index

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Book SynopsisAs a board-certified behaviour analyst (BCBA) working in the field, you understand how essential it is to enlist the support of parents when working with autistic children. This book offers proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) training skills to get parents on the same page and working with you to achieve measurable results. The Behaviour Analyst's Guide to Working with Parents offers a comprehensive conceptual framework for using ACT in parent training contexts. With this clinical guide, you will find a brief overview of relational frame theory (RFT), rule governance, and how these core concepts and principles align within the ACT model. The book also provides: ·Empirical evidence for using ACT within parent training contexts ·Virtue-based ethics and specific BACB® ethical codes to consider ·Step-by-step processes for using ACT in parent training contexts ·Informed consent processes Finally, you'll find an overview of specific ACT components that highlight detailed assessment considerations and metaphor development for each component-such as present moment awareness, acceptance, flexible perspective taking, and values-based action. If you're looking for strategies to improve parental collaboration, this book has everything you need to get started.

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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 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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Book SynopsisThis is in effect a compact course on Marte Meo, demonstrating the premises, basics and practical steps employed in this innovative method of counseling.Activating one's own strengths to overcome problems and to support developmental processes represent the core ideas behind the method known as Marte Meo, literally â under own power.â Christian Hawellek, one of the leading experts in Marte Meo, presents the basics of this counseling and therapy format, in particular the characteristic steps of setting up a contract, video observation, video interaction analysis, video counseling and follow-up video. Many case examples are also presented. The author makes it clear that the Marte Meo method has become an established method in the field of psychosocial intervention.

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Book SynopsisSystemische Beratung und Therapie wirkt und ist weltweit verbreitet. Umso erstaunlicher, dass es in Deutschland bisher keine zusammenfassende Darstellung für die interessierte Öffentlichkeit gibt. Dieses Buch schließt die Lücke. Rainer Schwing und Andreas Fryszer plaudern aus dem Nähkästchen ihrer jahrzehntelangen Erfahrung mit systemischen Ansätzen. Sie beschreiben anschaulich die systemische Arbeit in der Beratung Einzelner und Familien oder Teams, in der Supervision von Fachkräften oder dem Coaching von Führungskräften.Nach einer kurzen Einführung werden die grundlegenden Prinzipien der systemischen Beratung erklärt. Störungen und Krankheiten werden als Lösungsversuche gesehen, die irgendwie danebengeraten sind. Die zahlreichen konkreten Tipps aus dem systemischen Handwerkskoffer haben sich im Alltag bewährt und können direkt umgesetzt werden, um Probleme zu lösen oder überraschende neue Antworten auf lebenspraktische Fragen zu erhalten. Sie taugen ganz nebenbei als Ratschläge für ein erfülltes und glückliches Dasein. Und wer über die zahlreichen Anregungen des Buches hinaus Hilfe benötigt, dem verrät das Abschlusskapitel, wo sie zu erhalten ist.

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Book SynopsisHaim Omers Konzept der neuen Autorität und die Bindungstheorie: Was haben diese Ideen gemeinsam, wie universell sind sie? Wie können gute Beziehungen im Spannungsfeld von Autonomie und Bindung gestaltet werden? Wo bleibt das Kind im gewaltlosen Widerstand? Welche Rolle spielt die Ankerfunktion in der elterlichen und professionellen Präsenz? Renommierte deutsche und internationale systemisch orientierte Psychotherapeuten und Forscher setzen sich mit dem praktischen Nutzen der verschiedenen Theorieansätze auseinander. Eine Fundgrube für Therapeuten und Berater, die Familien in Schief- und Notlagen unterstützen und oft mit Autonomie-, Bindungs- und Autoritätsproblemen konfrontiert sind!

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Book SynopsisDas systemische Elterncoaching im gewaltlosen Widerstand bei gewalttätigem oder selbstschädigendem Verhalten von Kindern und Jugendlichen zur Herstellung elterlicher Präsenz basiert auf dem Konzept Haim Omers. Von der auf Deeskalation bedachten Haltung fühlen sich nicht nur Therapeuten und Berater, sondern auch Eltern angesprochen. In professionellen Zusammenhängen ergeben sich bei der Umsetzung eine Fülle von Fragen, denen das Werkstattbuch anhand von 14 Beiträgen umfassend nachgeht. Behandelt werden Grundlagen, praktische und störungsspezifische Anwendungen sowie Forschungsperspektiven.

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Book SynopsisAn update to this best-selling treatment programme for domestic violence abusers.

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Book SynopsisBrief strategic family therapy (BSFT) is an evidence-based intervention for diagnosing and correcting patterns of family interactions that are linked to distressing experiences and symptoms in children ages 6-18. This clinical guide shows practitioners how to transform family interactions from conflictive to collaborative, from habitual to proactive, so that the love trapped behind the anger can flourish, and family members can re-bond in loving and mutually caring relationships Readers of this book will learn how to engage families that are reluctant to become involved in family therapy, and structure a 12-to 16-week intervention that will effect powerful behavioral change. Therapists help adults learn to collaborate with one another to nurture, guide, and handle misbehavior among children and teens. Dozens of detailed clinical examples show practitioners how to navigate family complexities, and how to work through the challenging decision points they present.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction1. Basic Concepts of Brief Strategic Family TherapyFamily Systems Structure: The Script for the Family Play Strategy Context Process Versus Content: A Critical Distinction Advice to Therapists Key Takeaways2. Joining: Preparing the TerrainCreating the Therapeutic System Joining Techniques Advice to Therapists Key Takeaways3. Diagnosing Family Systems Patterns of InteractionsOrganization Resonance Family Developmental Stage Identified Patienthood Conflict Resolution Life Context Key Takeaways4. Applied Issues in DiagnosisEncouraging Enactment Defining Adaptive or Maladaptive Patterns Planning Treatment on the Basis of Diagnosis Interrelationship Between Dimensions Key Takeaways5. Orchestrating Change: RestructuringBuilding on Joining and Diagnosis Working in the Present Developing Mastery: Helping the Family Build Competence in Adaptive Interactions The Process of Restructuring Key Takeaways6. Pitfalls to AvoidContent-Driven Therapy About-ism Centralization of the Therapist Lecturing and Philosophizing Losing the Leadership in the Therapeutic System Doing for the Family or Playing a Family Role Getting “Sucked” Into the Family’s Frame Failing to Close the Deal Key Takeaways7. Engaging Families Into Brief Strategic Family TherapyChallenges for Therapists Diagnostic Dimensions of Engagement How to Engage Reluctant Families Working With Challenging Family Interactional Patterns Key Takeaways8. Applying Brief Strategic Family Therapy to Different CircumstancesWhen the Family’s Home Is the Practice Setting Family Compositions Special Circumstances Key Takeaways9. Bringing It All Together: The Case of JJJJ’s Case Engaging the Family The First Therapy Session Session 2 Sessions 3 to 5 Sessions 6 and 7 Session 8 Sessions 9 to 12 Key Takeaways Concluding Thoughts References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis book examines common interactional challenges that contemporary families face, such as co-parenting, divorce, and blending families. Contributors summarize the research and show how to develop interventions for different family types.Table of ContentsContributorsAcknowledgments1. Our Approach to Inclusive Evidence-Based Practice With Contemporary FamiliesScott Browning and Brad van Eeden-MoorefieldFoundational Terminology and Contextual InformationThe Process of Creating This Book2. Implications of Inclusion and Intersectionality for Clinical PracticeMaya Autret and Brad van Eeden-MoorefieldDiversity, Inclusion, and Social JusticeCultural Competence, Cultural Humility, and Cultural ResponsivenessIntersectionalityConclusion3. Stress From Microaggressions and Discrimination: A Focus on Asian American, African American, Latina/o/x, and Queer FamiliesResearch: Lindsey Sank DavisClinical Applications: Claudia García-Leeds, Yiqing Youngman, Cheryll Rothery, and Erika GrafskyResearchClinical Applications4. Couple Instability: A Focus on Fragile Families, Stepfamilies, Families With a Child on the Autism Spectrum, and Multiracial FamiliesResearch: Francesca Adler-Baeder and Kim D. GregsonClinical Applications: C. Wayne Jones, Patricia L. Papernow, Scott Browning, Kelley Kenney, and Mark KenneyResearchClinical Applications5. Intimate Partner Violence: A Focus on Queer Families, Families and Substance Use, and Military CouplesResearch: Autumn M. BermeaClinical Applications: Peter Fraenkel, Kristen Benson, Camille St. James, and Matthew BowenResearchClinical Applications6. Coparenting: A Focus on Divorced Families, Stepfamilies, Intergenerational Families, and Families With a Child on the Autism SpectrumResearch: Tamara D. Afifi, Alison Mazur, and Chris OtmarClinical Applications: Amy C. Wagner, Patricia L. Papernow, Bindu Methikalam, and Bryan M. PeightalResearchClinical Applications7. Boundary Ambiguity: A Focus on Stepfamilies, Queer Families, Families With Adolescent Children, and Multigenerational FamiliesResearch: Marilyn Coleman and Lawrence GanongClinical Applications: Salvatore D’Amore, Scott Browning, Dena DiNardo, and Bindu MethikalamResearchClinical Applications8. Ambiguous Loss: A Focus on Immigrant Families, Postincarceration Family Life, Addiction and Families, and Military FamiliesResearch: Catherine Solheim and Anne Williams-WengerdClinical Applications: Christine Kodman-Jones, Kyle Burke, Camille St. James, Miguel Lewis, and Michelle ShermanResearchClinical Applications9. Loss and Bereavement: A Focus on Cancer and Families, Death of a Parent, Death of a Young Child, and Sudden or Violent Death in FamiliesResearch: Jacquelyn J. Benson, Abigail J. Rolbiecki, and Tashel C. BordereClinical Applications: Cadmona A. Hall, Allie Abraham, Dena DiNardo, Marianne Celano, and Ileana UngureanuResearchClinical Applications10. Emergent Areas of Clinical Practice in Need of Research: Medical ChangesSusan McGroarty, Rachel Hull, and Christopher RoyerClinical Expertise and Interpretation of EvidenceConclusion11. Outcome Assessment in Family TherapyCharles Fishman, Angus Craig, Scott Browning, Rachel Hull, and Allison RozovskyRBA: Is Anybody Better Off?Case Study for the RBAGenogram-Based Interactional MeasureCase Example for the GBIMConclusionIndexAbout the Editors

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Book SynopsisBrings a family perspective to our understanding of what it means to have so many of our nation's parents in prison. Drawing from the field's most recent research and the author's own fieldwork, this book looks at how incarceration affects entire families: offender parents, children, and care-givers.Trade Review"This richly-referenced book is both scholarly and engaging. Bringing a family focus to issues of incarceration, it combines a sound conceptual foundation and extensive literature review with vignettes and observations of real people who broke the law and are locked up for years. We get to see the impact that our nations correctional policies have on incarcerated mothers and fathers as well as on the children, spouses, and extended family who are left back home. Comprehensive and insightful, this book will become a standard reference for scholars, policy-makers, and anyone concerned about what incarceration does to families and to our society." -- Barbara J. Myers,Virginia Commonwealth University""Skillfully weaves the perspectives of a scientist and clinician with the experiences of incarcerated parents to shed light on child and family outcomes related to one of the largest uncontrolled social experiments in our history." -- J. Mark Eddy,School of Social Work, University of WashingtonTable of ContentsIntroduction: A Framework for Understanding Parental Incarceration 2. Context and Processes Associated with Incarcerated Parenting 3. Maternal Incarceration 4. Paternal Incarceration 5. The Effects of Incarceration on Families and Children 6. Conclusion: Practice and Policy Implications of a Family Perspective on Parental Incarceration Appendix Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisConventional couples therapy focuses on correcting specific relationship problems, but this method is often limited because it does not result in lasting improvement. In Couple Power Therapy: Building Commitment, Cooperation, Communication, and Community in Relationships, Drs. Sheras and Koch-Sheras introduce the Couple Power Therapy model, an exciting new approach in which partners cocreate a unified vision for their relationship. These seasoned couples therapists use a series of sequential tasks to teach the partners how to transcend their individual identities to nurture "the couple as entity," in effect, crafting a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. This shifts the paradigm away from the therapist's responsibility for success to the couple’s responsibility, from the more negative emphasis of focusing on problems to a more positive goal of creating a fulfilling relationship, and from a quick fix to lifelong development skills. At the heart of this model are the tasks known as the "4 C's" of Couple Power Therapy: commitment, cooperation, communication, and community. Upon learning these tasks, the authors note, any couple can develop and maintain the solid foundation that is crucial for successful couplehood. Packed with exercises and illustrative case studies, this innovative book is an indispensable resource for therapists seeking to empower their clients and equip them with the progressive and practical tools necessary for healthy, long-lasting partnerships. Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: A New Paradigm for Relationships: Couple as an Entity Redefining Couple: Shifting the Paradigm The Co-Creating Couple: A New Possibility Part II: The Tasks of the Co-Creating Couple: The Four C's Commitment Cooperation Communication Community Part III: Putting the Model into Practice Obstacles Along the Way: Challenges for Clients and Therapists Creating a New Future for Couples: Expanding Couple Consciousness ReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisA Life-Cycle Approach to Treating Couples draws on 30 years of clinical work and a rich body of research about lifecycle theory to offer couple therapists a guide to helping couples traverse six developmental stages—dating and commitment; transition to parenthood; midlife couples; launching and retiring couples; late-life couples; and relationship endings. For each stage, the author offers clinical vignettes as well as questions and strategies for the clinician to pursue. In this clear and authoritative book, Fishel provides examples and research about clients who are diverse in their marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, SES, and health.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of various chronic diseases - including their clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and recent research findings - with a special focus on the psychosexual impacts of these conditions on patients and their partners. Each chapter in the book is dedicated to a specific chronic illness, examining its impact on the patient's sexual health and relationships. The book starts with an overview of the disease and its management, including both traditional and contemporary therapies, diagnostic tools, and international research studies. This is followed by a thorough discussion of the psychosexual consequences of the disease, along with the potential interventions that a multidisciplinary healthcare team can offer to provide comprehensive support to the patient. The book's primary objective is to improve healthcare professionals' approach to chronic patients by emphasizing the importance of addressing the patient's sexual health and intimacy. By acknowledging and addressing these aspects of the patient's life, healthcare providers can offer more holistic and effective care, leading to better patient outcomes. Overall, this book serves as a practical and essential guide for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the psychosexual impacts of chronic illnesses. It is a valuable resource for those looking to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to those living with chronic conditions.Table of ContentsAttached

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Book SynopsisIntegrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups is a complete theory-to-practice introduction to a comprehensive integrative model of play therapy, developed by Shlomo Ariel. It synthesizes numerous concepts, methods and techniques found in the various branches of play theory and research under a unified conceptual and linguistic roof of information-processing, cybernetics and semiotics. The author's tenet is that any case, whatever the presenting difficulties, can be treated by such an integrative, multi-systemic approach.This book abounds with vivid observations and case descriptions, followed by discussions in a fictional inter-disciplinary seminar. Every chapter is followed by a brief summary, homework assignments and a classified list of relevant publications.Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups will generate immense interest throughout the play therapy community. It can serve as a textbook for budding play therapists and as a reference book for more experienced practitioners.Trade Review"A masterful blending of play therapy theories and techniques in make-believe play sessions. Thought-provoking and insightful!" Charles Schaefer, Ph.D., Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Co-Founder & Director Emeritus, The Association for Play Therapy, USA "Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups provides a comprehensive blueprint to guide both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Ariel methodically links concepts from systems, linguistic and play theory to create an innovative, integrated approach to diagnosis and treatment, the Diamond Model. The application of the model is illustrated though compelling and in-depth case examples in varying treatment formats. The practice of integrative play therapy is further exhibited by thought-provoking dialogues about the cases with an interdisciplinary team. The complexity of issues confronting practitioners today is daunting. Ariel’s book offers a theoretically grounded, methodical, and thorough guide to construct effective and playful interventions." Professor Anne Stewart, Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Member of the Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, Past President of the Virginia Association for Play Therapy "Once again, Dr. Ariel has challenged and articulated insights into our play therapy field. Words like preparatory moves, integration of family and individual therapy, interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative supervision come alive in this, his most recent book. Such a pleasure in our times to hear from a clinician with wisdom, not just knowledge, but wisdom with respect to the entire child and his/her family." Allan Gonsher, L.C.S.W., Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kids, Inc., USA "A masterful blending of play therapy theories and techniques in make-believe play sessions. Thought-provoking and insightful!" Charles Schaefer, Ph.D., Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, Co-Founder & Director Emeritus, The Association for Play Therapy, USA "Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups provides a comprehensive blueprint to guide both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Ariel methodically links concepts from systems, linguistic, and play theory to create an innovative, integrated approach to diagnosis and treatment, the Diamond Model. The application of the model is illustrated though compelling and in-depth case examples in varying treatment formats. The practice of integrative play therapy is further exhibited by thought-provoking dialogues about the cases with an interdisciplinary team.The complexity of issues confronting practitioners today is daunting. Ariel’s book offers a theoretically grounded, methodical, and thorough guide to construct effective and playful interventions." Professor Anne Stewart, Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Member of the Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, Past President of the Virginia Association for Play Therapy "Once again, Dr. Ariel has challenged and articulated insights into our play therapy field. Words like preparatory moves, integration of family and individual therapy, interdisciplinary approaches, and collaborative supervision come alive in this, his most recent book. Such a pleasure in our times to hear from a clinician with wisdom, not just knowledge, but wisdom with respect to the entire child and his/her family." Allan Gonsher, LCSW, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kids, Inc. Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction Part 1: Theoretical and methodological foundations 1. My favorite play therapy mix 2. Apprasing the current state of the art 3. The Diamond Model Part 2: X-Raying make-believe play 4. Play observation techniques 5. Microscopic analysis of observed play 6. Macroscopic analysis on the semantic level 7. Macroscopic analysis of the pragmatic level Part 3: The manifold magic of make-believe play 8. A formal definition of make-believe play 9. Linguistic peculiarities of make-believe play10. Make-believe play as a vehicle of learning and development11. Make-believe play as a pacifier 12. The therapeutic powers of play, revisited Part 4: Planning a multi-systemic play therapy 13. Multi-systemic diagnostic evaluation 14. Planning a therapeutic strategy Part 5: How to do it? 15. Conducting a play-therapeutic session 16. Lucy: the girl who created her own father 17. Nadav: a sweet oppositional-defiant boy 18. Play therapy: a reality show 19. FinaleList of cases, sessions and observationsIndex

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