Psychotherapy Books

Book SynopsisThis highly respected reference and text on developmental psychopathology brings together leading authorities on the psychological, biological, and social-contextual determinants of child and adolescent problems. The comprehensive introductory chapter provides a state-of-the-art developmental--systems framework for understanding behavioral and emotional disturbances. Subsequent chapters synthesize the developmental bases of specific disorders. The characteristics, epidemiology, developmental course and outcomes, and etiological pathways of each disorder are described, as are risk and protective factors and issues in conceptualization and diagnosis. Important unanswered questions are identified and implications for treatment and prevention considered. New to This Edition *Includes DSM-5 criteria and discussion of changes. *Incorporates over a decade's worth of research advances in genetics, neurobiology, and other areas. *Chapters on bipolar disorder, suicide/Trade Review"Mash and Barkley score big with this third edition. This book has become the classic in the field, and the third edition will seal its status for years to come. Eminent contributors weave interesting and intricate descriptions of the various disorders and problems in living. The book is squarely at the interface of clinical practice and intervention science and will go a long way toward bridging the gap between them. Students and professionals alike will benefit from this stimulating, up-to-date volume."--Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, ABPP, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech "The third edition of Child Psychopathology reviews current research and theory, provides conceptual models for disorders, and points to new developments in the field. Nineteen chapters cover the major disorders of childhood, including four timely new chapters and 15 that have been superbly updated. Many of the authors from the second edition have remained on board, providing welcome continuity. This volume is the source for understanding the state of the field of child psychopathology. It is a 'must read' for professionals and for graduate-level courses."--Rex Forehand, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Heinz and Rowena Ansbacher Professor of Psychology, University of Vermont "The third edition of this highly esteemed work sets the standard for the field by providing comprehensive coverage of childhood disorders from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Like previous editions, the volume is skillfully edited and chapters are written by leading experts in the field. Important additions to this edition include a description of childhood disorders based on DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. This volume is an ideal text for graduate courses in child psychopathology as well as an invaluable resource about childhood disorders that can be used to guide and inform evidence-based assessment and treatment."--Bryce D. McLeod, PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University -Mash and Barkley have produced a superb text/resource….They have chosen a stellar group of contributors, covered the range of relevant topics in child psychopathology, and given the authors plenty of space to cover their area in great detail. Finally, the volume is tightly edited and very readable. (on the second edition)--Behavioral Science, 06/01/2003ƒƒThis book is the first place to go for a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the field of developmental psychopathology or a specific question about any number of issues related to particular disorders.(on the first edition)--Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolsescent Psychiatry, 01/01/1998ƒƒComprehensive, clear, well organized, and scholarly....The breadth and depth of coverage concerning childhood psychopathology are quite remarkable....This substantial reference certainly can inform the clinical practice of child mental health professionals. Moreover, it can be a valuable resource for clinical supervisors, graduate school instructors, researchers, and graduate students. (on the first edition)--Psychiatric Services, 02/01/1998ƒƒThe chapters are both well written and well organized. The material is covered in great depth, providing the reader with an exceedingly comprehensive picture of each disorder....I would recommend this outstanding text to any pediatric health care professional who wants to expand his or her scientific knowledge base about…behavioral, emotional, developmental, and learning disorders. (on the first edition)--Emergency and Office Pediatrics, 01/15/2014ƒƒThere is excellent coverage of pathological entities that are research supported, but not necessarily in the official DSM-5 nomenclature. This can help clinicians advances their true understanding of these conditions well beyond a few criteria….This is a stellar offering for child psychopathology and continues a tradition of being a leading text in the field. This edition clearly has been updated with current references to ongoing changes in the field. It is well worth acquiring to stay abreast of the literature in this vast area.--Doody's Review Service, 04/06/2015Table of ContentsI. Introduction to Child Psychopathology 1. Child Psychopathology: A Developmental-Systems Perspective, Elizabeth P. Hayden & Eric J. Mash II. ADHD, Conduct Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders 2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Joel T. Nigg & Russell A. Barkley 3. Conduct and Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Eva R. Kimonis, Paul J. Frick, & Robert J. McMahon 4. Adolescent Substance Use Disorders, Laurie Chassin, Kaitlin Bountress, Moira Haller, & Frances Wang III. Mood Disorders and Self-Harm 5. Child and Adolescent Depression, Constance Hammen, Karen D. Rudolph, & Jamie L. Abaied 6. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Eric A. Youngstrom & Guillermo Perez Algorta 7. Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors, Christine B. Cha & Matthew K. Nock IV. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Stress Disorders 8. Anxiety Disorders, Charmaine K. Higa-McMillan, Sarah E. Francis, & Bruce F. Chorpita 9. Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, John Piacentini, Susanna Chang, Ivar Snorrason, & Douglas W. Woods 10. Childhood Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Kathleen Nader & Kenneth E. Fletcher V. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 11. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Laura Grofer Klinger, Geraldine Dawson, Karen Burner, & Megan Crisler 12. Early-Onset Schizophrenia, Jon Kuniyoshi & Jon M. McClellan 13. Intellectual Disability, Andrea N. Witwer, Kathy Lawton, & Michael G. Aman 14. Learning Disabilities, Lawrence J. Lewandowski & Benjamin J. Lovett VI. Infants and Children at Risk for Disorder 15. Disorder and Risk for Disorder during Infancy and Toddlerhood, Karlen Lyons-Ruth, Charles H. Zeanah, Diane Benoit, Sheri Madigan, & W. Roger Mills-Koonce 16. Child Maltreatment, Christine Wekerle, David A. Wolfe, Josephine Dunston, & Tracy Alldred VII. Eating, Personality, and Health-Related Disorders 17. Eating Disorders, Kristin M. von Ranson & Laurel M. Wallace 18. Personality Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Rebecca L. Shiner & Jennifer L. Tackett 19. Health-Related and Somatic Symptom Disorders, Ronald T. Brown, Deborah Ellis, & Sylvie Naar-King

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Book SynopsisThis book delves into problem solving, one of the core components of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The authors are leading DBT trainers who elucidate the therapy's principles of behavior change and use case examples to illustrate their effective application. Particular attention is given to common pitfalls that therapists encounter in analyzing target behaviors--for example, a suicide attempt or an episode of bingeing and purging--and selecting and implementing appropriate solutions. Guidelines are provided for successfully implementing the full range of DBT problem-solving strategies, including skills training, stimulus control and exposure, cognitive restructuring, and contingency management.Trade Review"Readers are lucky to get a book by these two fabulous DBT therapists and trainers. This is particularly true when the topic is problem solving. We all know that this is often the significant challenge facing our clients: they cannot solve the major problems of their lives. But helping a client solve life problems isn't easy. This book by two therapists who know what they are doing is going to help you immensely."--from the Foreword by Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT "If you really want to increase your adherence to DBT, this is a 'must read,' written by true experts. This book will instantly help DBT clinicians--novices and veterans alike--improve the application of all key DBT problem-solving strategies and develop more precise behavioral formulations. I will recommend it to all of my colleagues and trainees."--Alec L. Miller, PsyD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Montefiore Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine "With elegance and clarity, Heard and Swales elucidate the cognitive-behavioral principles and problem-solving techniques at the core of DBT. Every chapter is grounded in clinical examples. For beginning students of psychotherapy, the book will effectively introduce evidence-based behavioral change methods, seamlessly blending the theoretical and practical. For experienced DBT clinicians, the book will sharpen the use of problem-solving tools, as it did for me. Each chapter takes up a core DBT practice, details the underlying principles and the use of strategies, and ends with a remarkably helpful troubleshooting guide for noticing and solving typical problems in application."--Charles R. Swenson, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School "This book holds a microscope to the precise moments in DBT when the goal is to change an unwanted behavior, describing with remarkable clarity what the therapist must do to bring that change about. All distractions and distortions are stripped away--here is the nitty-gritty of targeting, chain/solution analysis, exposure, contingency management, and skills training, with sharp-focus clinical examples. The chapters are worth reading for the ‘common problems’ sections alone. Students and practitioners should read this book and keep it close at hand."--Christine Dunkley, DClinP, Department of Psychology, University of Bangor, United Kingdom "An instant classic. The authors are pioneers in DBT who draw on extensive clinical experience to outline key principles and strategies of problem solving, highlight challenges that clinicians frequently encounter, and offer excellent explanations and practical advice for tackling and overcoming them. This is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any clinician interested in, or practicing, DBT. It will certainly be prominent on mine for many years to come."--Maggie Stanton, DClinPsych, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom -Table of ContentsForeword, Marsha M. Linehan 1. Changing Behavior in DBT: An Overview 2. Targeting: Selecting and Defining Problem Behaviors 3. Behavioral Chain Analysis 4. Solution Analysis 5. Skills Training 6. Stimulus Control and Exposure 7. Cognitive Modification 8. Contingency Management Epilogue: Problem-Solving Therapists’ Behaviors: An Illustration References Index

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Book Synopsis Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications, theory building, and research. *Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focus. *Expanded coverage of mindfulness, the therapeutic relTrade Review"A 'must read' for everyone in the field of psychotherapy or behavior therapy, as well as students entering the profession. The significantly revised second edition reviews the growing body of research support for ACT and presents new developments in case conceptualization and treatment implementation."--David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Second Edition, presents new data and clinical insights and expresses the theoretical foundations of ACT in a fresh way. The original book was an extraordinary achievement; the second edition is even better. It shows exactly how basic science and therapeutic application can combine in the service of new and effective methods to alleviate suffering. This book is essential reading for all students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, and psychiatry."--Mark Williams, DPhil, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Presents an influential approach to helping clients accept their thoughts and feelings and overcome experiential avoidance....The authors delineate a solid clinical rationale and provide clear guidelines for ACT implementation. A real strength of this book is the chapters on each stage of treatment, which detail a wealth of strategies and interventions and include excellent exercises, therapist-client dialogues, and pointers for practice."--Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology, York University, Canada "In the dynamic field of mindfulness-based therapies, this impressive book is a landmark contribution. The authors offer a sophisticated and wise approach to human transformation, one that has been validated by clinical research and honed by a wide range of clinical applications. This second edition is ideally suited for graduate-level courses in psychotherapy as well as for mental health practitioners. It offers a balance of rich theoretical context and clear, accessible guidance for applying ACT to a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance "This second edition is perfectly timed, given the explosion of developments in the underlying theoretical principles and empirical research associated with this approach to treatment. The book is beautifully written and is an outstanding resource for clinicians and researchers alike, whether novice or experienced. The principles of functional contextualism and relational frame theory are laid out in an easily understandable yet in-depth manner. The book's presentation of the core principles of ACT--including practical guidance for implementing them in clinical practice--is simply superb. This is an excellent text for graduate students in clinical psychology."--Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychology and Director, Anxiety Disorders Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles -Table of ContentsI. Foundations and the Model 1. The Dilemma of Human Suffering 2. The Foundations of ACT: Taking a Functional Contextual Approach 3. Psychological Flexibility as a Unified Model of Human Functioning II. Functional Analysis and Approach to Intervention 4. Case Formulation: Listening with ACT Ears, Seeing with ACT Eyes, with Emily K. Sandoz 5. The Therapeutic Relationship in ACT 6. Creating a Context for Change: Mind versus Experience III. Core Clinical Processes 7. Present-Moment Awareness, with Emily K. Sandoz 8. Dimensions of Self 9. Defusion 10. Acceptance 11. Connecting with Values 12. Committed Action IV. Building a Progressive Scientific Approach 13. Contextual Behavioral Science and the Future of ACT

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Book SynopsisThis practical manual presents an innovative modular treatment for adults and adolescents with a wide range of sleep and circadian rhythm problems, such as insomnia, daytime sleepiness, poor sleep quality, and irregular sleep-wake schedules. The treatment applies broadly to all individuals with sleep problems, including those with psychiatric disorders. It is grounded in a cutting-edge understanding of sleep health and integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), and other evidence-based therapies. Each module is described in detail, including specific practitioner guidance, sample scripts, developmental adaptations, and tips for enhancing motivation. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the book's 17 reproducible client handouts in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Harvey and Buysse present a superb guide to their novel treatment program. By integrating different perspectives on sleep, this book shifts the emphasis from the identification of sleep disorders to the promotion of sleep health and well-being. The authors provide a robust review of the literature, followed by a thorough explanation of how to implement the treatment. The book maintains a level of approachability that supports the reader's complete understanding, making it a useful tool for both practicing professionals and graduate students."--Aaron T. Beck, MD, University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania "I highly recommend this book for sleep medicine providers in training and also for experienced providers seeking to rapidly and efficiently identify and treat the confounding features of insomnia in complex patients. It provides a framework for patient care that I highly recommend as part of any sleep medicine training curriculum."--David Kristo, MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director, Sleep Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center “A true gift for clinicians, this accessible, engaging, and implementable clinical guide effectively addresses a broad range of sleep problems and disorders. The expertise that Harvey and Buysse offer is unparalleled, and their compassion for clients who struggle with sleep problems is present on every page. This book has so much to offer to our work with clients to promote healthy sleep and well-being."--Sona Dimidjian, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Colorado Boulder "I highly recommend this comprehensive treatment manual to any mental health clinician working on the front line with patients with sleep complaints. The authors have done a splendid job of crafting a new evidence-based treatment targeting sleep and circadian problems that are often central to a range of mental disorders, including anxiety, major affective, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The book provides a step-by-step, modular approach, with specific treatment modules targeting insomnia, nightmares, sleep scheduling problems in adolescents, and compliance issues with sleep apnea therapy."--Charles M. Morin, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director, Sleep Research Center, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada "Harvey and Buysse are among the most influential and respected sleep researchers in the world, whose contributions to sleep science and to healthcare practice have been outstanding. I am certain this volume will become a classic for professionals working in sleep laboratories or clinics. Harvey and Buysse recognize that sleep and circadian processes are fundamental therapeutic targets. They show how a transdiagnostic perspective offers new pathways to effective clinical care. This book is wonderfully constructed and a joy to read."--Colin A. Espie, PhD, DSc, Professor of Sleep Medicine, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, United Kingdom -An excellent exposition and resource.--Psychology Aotearoa, 11/01/2018ƒƒThis book is an excellent practical manual presenting a novel modular approach to subclinical and clinical insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders using the Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Intervention (TranS-C)….It provides comprehensive guidance and exemplars. The appendices provide a very useful range of handouts and other useful resources. This book is a must for all clinicians interested in the psychological aspects of sleep medicine. It is not only useful for those practicing sleep medicine but also for those working in mental health and managing long-term physical health conditions with comorbid sleep issues.--British Journal of Psychiatry, 10/01/2018Table of Contents1. Promoting Healthy Sleep 2. Sleep Assessment 3. TranS-C Cross-Cutting Modules 4. TranS-C Core Modules 5. TranS-C Optional Modules Epilogue: Conclusions and Future Directions Appendices References Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique resource helps therapists build their skills in schema therapy (ST) by applying ST techniques to themselves and reflecting on the experience. Designed for use by individuals or groups, the book harnesses the power of self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR), an evidence-based training strategy. Twenty modules take therapists step by step through using ST to address a professional or personal problem--from establishing safety and creating a self-conceptualization to implementing mode change work, including cognitive, experiential, and behavioral pattern-breaking interventions. In a convenient large-size format, the book is illustrated with vivid therapist examples and features numerous reproducible worksheets and forms for doing the SP/SR exercises. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also the authoritative clinical reference, Schema Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide, by Jeffrey E. Young, Janet S.Trade Review"Leading schema therapists Farrell and Shaw draw on their great depth of experience to provide this comprehensive, authoritative guide. As psychotherapists, when our own maladaptive schemas are triggered and we switch into defensive coping modes, our capacity to help our clients becomes significantly limited. Self-practice and self-reflection are fundamental activities for anyone who wants to develop and mature as a schema therapist. The authors offer a clear and accessible account of ST theory and practice that makes it easy to apply, whether we are working with our own process or that of our clients. This lucid book is a valuable resource for therapists seeking to develop their skills as well as trainers and supervisors offering guidance to others."--David Edwards, PhD, Department of Psychology, Rhodes University, South Africa; President, International Society of Schema Therapy "Why work with this book? Because it will make you a better therapist! This is a 'must read' for schema therapists and therapists in general. SP/SR is a profound and practical training approach perfectly suited to ST, which combines the depth of psychodynamic psychotherapy with aspects of cognitive and behavioral therapy. The book is systematic and easy to grasp for therapists of different theoretical backgrounds, and the authors are outstanding experts in the field. Using SP/SR can increase schema therapists' understanding of patients' experiences and attunement to their issues; in addition, it can provide us with greater satisfaction and happiness in our own lives."--Eckhard Roediger, MD, Director, Frankfurt Schema Therapy Institute, Germany "This well-organized workbook takes therapists on a personal journey through the process of ST. With a gentle, wisely experienced voice, Farrell and Shaw lay out stepping stones to deepen self-understanding and self-care and link this insight to one's work as a therapist. Concrete SP/SR exercises help therapists connect the dots between their developmental experiences, core schemas and coping patterns, and between schema and mode concepts and cognitive, experiential, and behavioral interventions. ST is a compassionate, appealing, and effective treatment option to resolve interpersonal and intrapersonal problems, and this workbook is an ideal resource for exploring it. I found the book personally relevant and helpful. I will strongly recommend it to my students and colleagues at all levels."--Denise D. Davis, PhD, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University "The authors bring the powerful transdiagnostic approach of ST to the service of the therapist's own personal and professional development. The book presents material in a methodical, structured fashion, while providing ideas for flexible pacing and application. Therapist examples throughout add an authentic voice to the work while normalizing the process of awareness, management, and change of schemas and modes. An alternating focus on the reader's personal and professional lives is skillfully woven into each module. By using SP/SR to apply ST techniques to ourselves, we can open an otherwise inaccessible window into the process of change for our patients."--Heather Fretwell, MD, Medical Director, Center for Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment and Research, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis -Table of ContentsForeword, Wendy T. Behary and Jeffrey E. Young 1. Introducing Experiencing Schema Therapy from the Inside Out 2. The Conceptual Model of Schema Therapy 3. Guidance for Participants 4. Guidance for Facilitators Introduction to the Workbook Modules I. Connection and Safety: Setting the Stage for Schema Therapy Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Module 1. Connection and Safety Module 2. Establishing Your Baseline II. Understanding Your Identified Problem: Using Schema Therapy Concepts Module 3. Understanding the Development of Your Early Maladaptive Schemas Module 4. Stories of Childhood Experience and Assessment Imagery Module 5. Your Schema Therapy Self-Conceptualization III. Planning Change: Self-Monitoring, Problem Analysis, and Goals Module 6. The Operation of Modes in Your Current Life Module 7. Your Schema Therapy Change Plan IV. The Beginning of Change: Mode Awareness and Mode Management Module 8. Awareness of Your Maladaptive Coping Modes Module 9. A Management Plan for Your Maladaptive Coping Modes Module 10. Awareness of Your Dysfunctional Critic Modes Module 11. A Management Plan for Your Dysfunctional Critic Modes Module 12. Strengthening Your Healthy Adult Mode Module 13. Reviewing Progress and Planning Further Change V. Experiential Mode Change Work Module 14. Awareness of Your Angry or Impulsive/Undisciplined Child Mode Module 15. Awareness of Your Vulnerable Child Mode Module 16. A Management Plan for Your Vulnerable Child Mode Module 17. Fighting Your Dysfunctional Critic Modes Module 18. Healing Your Vulnerable Child Mode VI. Maintaining and Strengthening Change Module 19. Finding and Strengthening Your Happy Child Mode Module 20. Strengthening Your Access to the Healthy Adult Mode VII. Summary Self-Reflective Questions References

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Book SynopsisFrom an experienced clinician and a prominent psychotherapy researcher, this book synthesizes the evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translates it into practical clinical guidelines. Therapists and students learn how to implement core CBT techniques, why and how they work, and what to do when faced with gaps in scientific knowledge. Vivid case examples illustrate what evidence-based strategies look like in action with real-world clients who may have multiple presenting problems. The authors also separate CBT myths from facts and discuss ways to manage common treatment challenges. New to This Edition *Revised throughout to incorporate the latest research, including key meta-analytic studies. *Chapters on clinical techniques have been restructured to be more concise and digestible. *New content on sleep difficulties, reducing avoidance, and motivational interviewing. *A new extended case example runs throughout the book.Trade Review"In this second edition of their influential text, Dobson and Dobson provide an update and elaboration of CBT that should be part of every clinician's toolkit. Using concrete examples, the authors cover the full range of CBT techniques that are based on clear research evidence."--Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University "Dobson and Dobson have written an important book that bridges science and practice for students and clinicians alike. The evidence base for the efficacy of CBT has long been established in a multitude of research studies, but practitioners vary widely in the methods they use. This book provides an overview of successful treatments and demonstrates how to use CBT principles in an evidence-based way to plan and deliver treatment."--Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy "An outstanding resource for clinicians at any level who want to add depth to their command of CBT. Reading this book is like consulting with a wise and generous colleague or supervisor. The authors detail the practical nuances of how to proceed from start to finish, including suggestions for overcoming obstacles. The clinical examples are vivid and abundant. Areas of confusion and overlap among models are explained, myths are addressed, and technical adaptations are highlighted. The updated second edition offers a concise synthesis of the relevant research literature that is geared precisely to the practicing clinician. I plan to use this book as a text in my psychotherapy course."--Denise D. Davis, PhD, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University "Dobson and Dobson offer a detailed and thorough yet highly readable resource that can be used by students and practitioners in all areas of mental health. The chapters flow in a way that nicely mimics all the steps in the therapy process that an expert in CBT would take in order to set up the treatmentfor success. Along the way, Dobson and Dobson provide practical guidelines, tools for assessment, strategies for in-session structure, and tips for successful homework and enhancing motivation. I especially like the 'myth boxes' and the ongoing case example that continues throughout the book."--Simon A. Rego, PsyD, ABPP, Chief Psychologist, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine -Novice and experienced therapists will find the book useful for planning and conducting therapy. Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals.--Choice Reviews, 7/11/2017ƒƒThis is an excellent book on the basics of cognitive-behavioral therapy, written by experts and including wonderful case illustrations that show how to apply the theory. It would be a great addition to a graduate student's library.--Doody's Review Service, 1/27/2017ƒƒThis book is well written and easy to read and an invaluable resource. I would recommend it to novices and seasoned practitioners. (on the first edition)--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 5/1/2013ƒƒA volume that is relevant for all clinicians who embrace the scientist-practitioner model....One of the biggest strengths of this book is that it contains an impressive amount of information, offering both breadth and depth….This book provides a practical guide to common elements of CBT for practitioners who are interested in making good use of available evidence to help their clients to get better. (on the first edition)--Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1/1/2010Table of Contents1. Introduction and the Context of Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions 2. Assessment for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 3. Integration and Case Formulation 4. Setting the Stage for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy through Building Alliance and Planning Ahead 5. Beginning Treatment: Structuring Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 6. Behavioral Work: Increasing Skills 7. Behavioral Work: Decreasing Avoidance 8. Cognitive Work: Identifying Targets 9. Cognitive Work: Addressing Negative Thinking 10. Cognitive Work: Working with Core Beliefs and Schemas 11. Completion of Treatment and Prevention of Relapse 12. Challenges in Conducting Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 13. The Research Context of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Appendix A. The Cognitive Therapy Scale Appendix B. Review Articles Regarding the Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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Book SynopsisNow revised and updated, this indispensable tool streamlines the process of conducting child and adolescent assessments and producing high-quality reports. In a convenient large-size format, the book is filled with interview questions and reproducible forms for collecting pertinent information from children, parents, and teachers; wording to describe more than 100 commonly used tests; and menus of terms and phrases for each section of a report. Formats and writing tips are provided for diagnostic, personality, and neuropsychological reports; treatment plans; progress notes; and more. Other user-friendly features include lists of medications and abbreviations and recommended print and online resources for professionals and parents. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Revised throughout for DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM. *Includes the most current test batteries and rating scales. *UpdaTrade Review“This book is an extremely valuable tool for writing well-organized and useful psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluations of children and adolescents. It provides very smart, practical guidance about organizing and adapting evaluations to the specific needs of individual students. Beginning and experienced clinicians alike will find this handbook a rich resource, and it should be used in training future practitioners. I strongly recommend it."--Thomas E. Brown, PhD, private practice, Manhattan Beach, California; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California "Understanding what is going on with a child behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally, and delivering the message to the family, is the first step in effective treatment. Braaten skillfully navigates the critical process of evaluating complex psychological and neuropsychological issues in children and adolescents. This up-to-date second edition not only covers the basics, but also highlights contemporary thinking related to children’s behavioral health. Braaten's pragmatic approach makes this a highly readable resource for myriad mental health and pediatric professionals who work with youth."--Timothy E. Wilens, MD, Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School "This book carefully guides the reader from start to finish in the report-writing process. Trainees often find composing their first reports to be daunting. Braaten demystifies this task and delves into special topics--for example, considerations when preparing reports for school-based evaluations. I expect this book to be instrumental when used in graduate-level training. Students will find it an invaluable resource to return to repeatedly when transitioning to new clinical environments, such as during externship and internship rotations."--Andres De Los Reyes, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park "Braaten has done it again with this fantastic second edition of her go-to handbook. This edition is updated for DSM-5 and includes recent advances in testing and assessment. The book's accessibility, logical chapter organization, excellent examples, and reproducible forms make it indispensable for any child clinician. Topics include how to begin the initial interview, interact with parents, gather information from teachers, assemble a comprehensive history, conduct testing, interpret the results, and, of course, write the report--this manual has it all!"--Lee A. Rosén, PhD, Department of Psychology, Colorado State University-This handbook is highly organized for easy reference and is structured in the same manner clinicians conduct their evaluations….This comprehensive handbook provides applicable information to any practitioner who conducts evaluations, especially those in a clinical setting. For a more seasoned evaluator, it can serve as a reference to brush up on skills….This handbook would also be useful for someone first starting out their practice due to the high level of detail given to the overall evaluation process. Furthermore, it has many resources that would benefit any clinician such as recommendations for teachers and parents, sample reports, interview templates, and a list of common medications that are used to treat psychiatric conditions in children. Overall, this handbook has a lot to offer either as a reference tool or as a detailed guide on how to write a more comprehensive report.--NASP Communiqué, 1/1/2021ƒƒFor those in training to do psychological evaluations and write professional reports, this book is an invaluable tool....It could serve as a companion text in any graduate psychology training course on assessment in both psychological and educational domains. (on the first edition)--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1/18/2007ƒƒChapters on standard terms and statements that can be used in reports are invaluable, especially for early career professionals and graduate students. The excellent chapter on general guidelines for presenting test results in a report gives clinicians language to report results clearly to both professionals and parents….This excellent book contains everything child clinicians need to write up a psychological assessment. This is an invaluable resource for students, early career professionals, and seasoned clinicians. The second edition is needed because of the use of DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM codes, as well as current psychological instruments.--Doody's Review Service, 1/3/2020Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Questions for Conducting a Psychological Evaluation of a Child or Adolescent 1. Beginning the Interview 2. Questions for Parents on Signs, Symptoms, and Behavior Patterns 3. Observation Procedures and Questions for Children and Adolescents 4. Questions for Teachers or Other Professionals 5. The Formal Mental Status Exam with Children and Adolescents 6. Ending the Interview II. Standard Terms and Statements for Wording Psychological Reports 7. Beginning the Report 8. Reasons for Referral 9. History of Current Symptoms 10. Medical and Psychiatric Background Information 11. Developmental and Family History 12. Academic and School History 13. Behavioral Observations 14. Attitude toward Testing 15. Affective Symptoms and Mood/Anxiety Disorders 16. Childhood Behavioral and Cognitive Disorders 17. Home and Family 18. School 19. Social and Work Relationships, Recreational Activities 20. General Guidelines for Presenting Test Results in a Report 21. Tests of Intellectual Functioning 22. Achievement Measures 23. Tests of Language Functioning 24. Memory Tests 25. Tests of Visual–Spatial and Motor Skills 26. Measures of Executive and Neuropsychological Functioning 27. Measures of Emotional and Personality Functioning 28. Behavior Rating Scales and Tests of Adaptive Functioning 29. Diagnostic Statements/Impressions 30. Summary of Findings and Conclusions 31. Recommendations 32. Closing Statements III. Special Circumstances and Useful Resources 33. Writing for the Schools 34. Treatment Planning 35. Report Formats and Sample Reports 36. Resources for Professionals 37. Resources for Parents 38. Medications 39. Abbreviations in Common Use 40. Useful Forms

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Book SynopsisThis compelling book provides psychotherapists with evidence-based strategies for harnessing the power of language to free clients from life-constricting patterns and promote psychological flourishing. Grounded in relational frame theory (RFT), the volume shares innovative ways to enhance assessment and intervention using specific kinds of clinical conversations. Techniques are demonstrated for activating and shaping behavior change, building a flexible sense of self, fostering meaning and motivation, creating powerful experiential metaphors, and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. User-friendly features include more than 80 clinical vignettes with commentary by the authors, plus a Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy filled with sample phrases and questions to ask. See also two works by Paul L. Wachtel--Therapeutic Communication, Second Edition, which provides another vital perspective on language in psychotherapy, and Making Room for the DisavTrade Review"Beautifully written, this book imparts a deep understanding of language's relationship to psychopathology and its effective use in psychotherapy. The theoretical presentation is exceptionally rich and the many examples of clinical application are particularly informative. Chapters address the fundamental tasks of therapy, from conducting functional assessments to building the client's sense of self, fostering meaning and motivation, and enriching the therapeutic relationship. A 'must read' for psychotherapists and students."--Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles "A fascinating, very accessible account of RFT and its application to psychotherapy practice. The book offers a gorgeous balance of conceptual thinking and practical applications. It is a mind-expanding resource for psychotherapists of all orientations and levels of experience."--Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, Director, Oakland Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center "Inspiring. Important. This book challenges every psychotherapist to pause and look again at the most basic tool of our trade--language--and the enterprise of meaning making. Its broad scope offers the promise of connection across models and perspectives as well as better ways to lead our clients into transforming moments in therapy."--Susan M. Johnson, EdD, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada "In this remarkable book, Villatte, Villatte, and Hayes bring to life the ways in which language and the use of symbols structure our experience. They explore how language shapes the therapeutic relationship and process, as well as clients' suffering, and how it can be a vehicle for igniting change. A cornerstone of this approach is RFT, beautifully articulated and described here. Clever, illuminating vignettes are sprinkled throughout. This book is a treasure trove of clinical wisdom with regard to the role of questioning, dialoguing, reflecting, and challenging in the therapy context. It is a gift to all psychotherapists."--Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom -A work of breathtaking scope and ambition….It is well written, the language used flows well, and the therapy dialogues are convincing, authentic, and warm--and resonate with my experience of therapy….At every turn I found myself immersed in the topic, trying to unpick many of the clinical interventions and training practices that I have come to know through tested experience and to rebuild them from a bottom-up understanding of why they are effective in influencing the listener….Some highlights of the book are its richness, depth, complexity, and inclusivity….Mastering the Clinical Conversation represents both a waypoint on a scientific and clinical journey and a compass heading for future progress.--PsycCRITIQUES, 9/26/2016Table of Contents1. The Power of Language 2. Language and Psychopathology 3. Symbolic Tools of Change 4. Psychological Assessment 5. Activating and Shaping Behavior Change 6. Building a Flexible Sense of Self 7. Fostering Meaning and Motivation 8. Building and Delivering Experiential Metaphors 9. Training Experiential Skills through Formal Practice 10. Empowering the Therapeutic Relationship Epilogue Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy Practical Definitions of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art guide provides a powerful transdiagnostic approach for treating adolescent eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and others) in either outpatient or inpatient settings. It describes how enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E)--the gold-standard treatment for adult eating disorders--has been systematically adapted and tested with younger patients. With a strong motivational focus, CBT-E gives the adolescent a key role in decision making. The book presents session-by-session guidelines for assessing patients, determining whether CBT-E is appropriate, developing case conceptualizations, conducting individualized interventions, addressing medical issues, and involving parents. User-friendly features include case vignettes and reproducible forms; purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. CBT-E is recognized as a best practicTrade Review"This is an important book. It fills two major gaps. For clinicians, it provides a detailed guide to the treatment of any form of eating disorder seen in adolescents. For researchers, it specifies for the first time how this empirically supported treatment, 'enhanced cognitive behavior therapy' (CBT-E), should be implemented with young patients....Too often, treatment manuals are written by treatment 'gurus' or researchers who engage in little or no ongoing face-to-face clinical work....This book is entirely different, as it has been written by two experienced practitioners, both of whom are active clinically. The result is a truly useful guide."--from the Foreword by Christopher G. Fairburn, OBE, DM, FMedSci, FRCPsych, Wellcome Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Eating and weight issues in adolescence can be disabling and can have lifetime effects. Written by two outstanding clinician-scholars, this very accessible book shows how to deliver empirically based, state-of-the-art treatment that is tailored to the individual. With thoughtfulness and care, the authors capture the complexities of describing eating disorders in adolescents and discuss ways to navigate the thorny issues of patient and family engagement. An important book."--Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, Robert L. Flowers Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University "Dalle Grave and Calugi, two respected CBT experts, have produced a vital manual that walks the clinician through engaging and treating adolescents with eating disorders. This is a well-written book that describes how to deliver CBT-E to younger patients in a flexible, individualized, and effective manner. An indispensable resource for clinicians and supervisors, the volume provides clear, practical guidance rooted in emerging scientific evidence."--Carlos M. Grilo, PhD, Director, Yale Program for Obesity, Weight, and Eating Research, Yale University School of Medicine "Treating adolescents with eating disorders remains a significant challenge, in part because few treatments have garnered efficacy data that promote confidence in their application. With this detailed, comprehensive treatment manual, Dalle Grave and Calugi take the field a significant step forward. These authors have been at the forefront of the development of a transdiagnostic application of CBT-E for adolescent eating disorders, and this manual will be a most valuable tool for clinicians as well as clinical researchers."--Daniel Le Grange, PhD, Benioff UCSF Professor in Children’s Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago-With case vignettes and sample dialogues, this book provides a seamless and structured process for a therapist to follow….Both authors are internationally renowned for their expertise in the field of eating disorders.--Doody's Review Service, 04/27/2020Table of ContentsForeword, Christopher G. Fairburn Introduction and Overview 1. Eating Disorders in Adolescence and Cognitive Behavioral Theory 2. CBT-E for Adolescents with Eating Disorders: An Overview 3. Assessment, Preparation, and Medical Management The Core Protocol 4. The Three Steps of CBT-E for Adolescents: An Overview 5. Session 0 6. Parents-Only Session 7. Session 1 8. Session 2 9. Deciding to Change 10. Review Sessions 11. Underweight and Undereating Module 12. Body Image Module 13. Dietary Restraint Module 14. Events, Moods, and Eating Module 15. Setbacks and Mindsets Module 16. Ending Well Adaptations for More Complex and Severe Cases 17. The Broad CBT-E Modules 18. Intensive Outpatient CBT-E 19. Inpatient CBT-E 20. Comorbidity and CBT-E for Adolescents Appendices Appendix A. Terms Used to Describe Eating-Disorder Psychopathology Appendix B. The Effects of Caloric Restriction and Weight Loss: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Appendix C. The Starvation Symptom Inventory Appendix D. The Eating Problem Checklist References Index

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Book SynopsisNeuroticism--the tendency to experience negative emotions, along with the perception that the world is filled with stressful, unmanageable challenges--is strongly associated with anxiety, depression, and other common mental health conditions. This state-of-the-art work shows how targeting this trait in psychotherapy can benefit a broad range of clients and reduce the need for disorder-specific interventions. The authors describe and illustrate evidence-based therapies that address neuroticism directly, including their own Unified Protocol for transdiagnostic treatment. They examine how neuroticism develops and is maintained, its relation to psychopathology, and implications for how psychological disorders are classified and diagnosed.Trade Review"As the traditional DSM-based account of psychopathology weakens, it is crucial to develop broader, more testable models that can integrate what is known about psychological problems and their amelioration. This groundbreaking volume builds an understanding of psychopathology on the foundation of temperament and personality, with important implications for the creation of evidence-based treatments. The book lays out a bold new idea in such a way that the entire field will be able to explore it. Highly worth reading."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno; codeveloper of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy "This book offers a fascinating view of mental disorders that focuses on neuroticism as a transdiagnostic factor underlying many forms of psychopathology. Written by foremost treatment developers, the book not only presents a cutting-edge theoretical model, but also addresses what this means for assessment, and, most important, intervention. It provides a compelling discussion of novel therapies that target underlying vulnerabilities instead of symptoms of specific disorders. I highly recommend this book for use in graduate courses in clinical psychology. It should be of great interest to anyone interested in understanding and treating psychopathology."--Jutta Joormann, PhD, Department of Psychology, Yale University "Astounding in its breadth, depth, and sophistication. Sauer-Zavala and Barlow have produced a book that is likely to be frequently utilized by clinicians, researchers, and students. The authors convincingly argue that restricting assessment and treatment to narrowly defined diagnostic categories is less effective than addressing the higher-order factors that cause emotional disorders. They use detailed clinical examples to illustrate the Unified Protocol, showing how the theory and research can be translated into practice."--Deborah Dobson, PhD, RPsych, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; private practice, Calgary, Alberta, Canada-Given the broad scope of material covered, the book should be considered the definitive statement describing research and clinical practice. It is essential reading for all clinical professionals in psychology, psychiatry, and social work and for upper-level, preprofessional students….Essential.--Choice Reviews, 05/01/2022Table of Contents1. Perspectives on Temperament and Personality 2. Triple Vulnerability Theory and the Origins of Neuroticism 3. Integrating Temperament into the Study of Emotional Disorders 4. Neuroticism and a Functional Understanding of Emotional Disorders 5. Nosology and Assessment 6. Treatment of Neuroticism 7. Personality as a Basis for Treating Mental Disorders References Index

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Book SynopsisWith new case material, expanded pedagogical tools, and updated theory and research, the second edition of this reader-friendly text is an ideal introduction to cognitive-behavioral therapy for graduate students and practitioners.

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Book SynopsisOffering a unique philosophical, theoretical and process-focused introduction to one of the cornerstones of CBT: assessment and case formulation. Updated and expanded to take account of the vast developments in the field of CBT since its first publication, this second edition follows a clear two part structure: - Part One introduces trainees to the key theory, practice and processes of assessment and case formulation - Part Two provides practical illustrations of the theory through 12 extended case studies, considering both simple' and complex' presenting issues. Each of these chapters follows a set structure to enable easy comparison. Offering all they need to know about this crucial part of their training, this is essential reading for trainees on any CBT course. Table of ContentsPart 1 - Enhancing Effectiveness in CBT Assessment and Case Formulation Introduction and Orientation to the Current Status of CBT - Michael Townend, Sarah Corrie and Adrian Cockx Assessment in CBT - Michael Townend, Sarah Corrie, Adrian Cockx and Alec Grant Process and Relational Factors in CBT Assessment and Case Formulation - Adrian Cockx, Sarah Corrie and Michael Townend The Fundamentals of CBT Case Formulation - Sarah Corrie, Michael Townend and Adrian Cockx Generic, Disorder-Specific, Transdiagnostic and Multi-Level Approaches - Michael Townend, Sarah Corrie and Adrian Cockx Part 2 - Case Studies Anna: A Case Study of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia - Rita Santos Farid: A Case Study of Depression using Traditional, Beckian CBT - Rita Woo Mohammad: A Case Study of Depression using Behavioural Activation - Katy Bradbury Wendy: A Case Study of Health Anxiety - Michael Townend Sally: A Case Study of Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Teresa Palmieri and Adrian Cockx Vicky: A Case Study of Social Anxiety - Kate Daley and Adrian Cockx Gail: A Case Study of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Blake Stobie and Simon Darnley Michael: A Case Study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Kerry Young and Nick Grey Greg: A Case Study of Chronic Pain - Helen Macdonald and Dzintra Stalmeisters Sophie: A Case Study of Borderline Personality Disorder - Michael Townend and Kate Davidson Janine: A Case Study of Psychosis - Sandra Bucci and Gillian Haddock Part 3 - Concluding Reflections and Future Directions Looking to the Future: CBT Assessment and Case Formulation in a Changing Professional World - Sarah Corrie, Michael Townend and Adrian Cockx

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Book SynopsisInterpersonal psychotherapy for adolescents (IPT-A) is a comprehensive guide for clinicians. It will enable readers to add IPT-A to their clinical repertoire or to deepen their existing practice of IPT-A, using a time-limited, evidence-based intervention that is engaging for young people.The guide outlines the structure, skills, and techniques of IPT-A, utilising real-life encounters in the therapy room that reflect the diverse nature of adolescents and young adults who present for therapy. It provides the reader with a bird''s-eye view of how IPT-A works. It expands the range of IPT-A clinical tools, techniques, and models to assist the reader to work effectively with a wide range of clients. The book provides a new protocol for the psychological assessment of young people, acknowledging the importance of culture and spirituality alongside the biological, psychological, and social dimensions that have previously comprised assessment. The importance of the clinician foTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction; 1. Introduction and orientation to this guide; 2. A model of holistic assessment; 3. Attachment in young people; 4. Clinical Techniques; Section 2 The Initial Phase of IPT-A; 5. The Initial Phase of IPT-A; Section 3 The Middle Phase of IPT-A; 6. The Middle Phase of IPT-A; 7. Complex Grief; 8. Interpersonal Disputes; 9. Role Transition; 10. Interpersonal Gaps; Section 4 Consolidation Phase of IPT-A; 11. Conclusion of Acute Treatment; 12. Continuation and Maintenance Therapy; Section 5 Closing thoughts; 13. Closing thoughts

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Book SynopsisNot a typical biography, Ralph Steadman examines Freud using Freud's 1905 essay on Jokes and illustrates his points with 75 drawings. The result is a masterful interplay of text and illustration, visual and verbal puns, and unexpected insight. One genius takes on another. In what is a thoroughly atypical biography, Ralph Steadman examines Freud using his 1905 book The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious to illustrate his points with 75 illustrations. The result is a masterful interplay of text and illustration, visual and verbal puns, and unexpected insight. Sigmund Freud bursts defiantly and gleefully beyond the bounds of orthodox biography. It is a wildly humorous exercise in bending, stretching and speculating on the activities of the so-called Father of Psychoanalysis. Ralph Steadman wields his shrewd wit and fierce pen to highlight the ebbs and tides of Freud's life and career from early childhood to the moment of death. But there's a twist. Rich illustrations and witty text work hand in hand to transform each scene into a "joking situation," which the artist hilariously examines according to the techniques wielded by Freud himself in his 1905 book on humour and the unconscious mind. The result is a fantastic Freudian festival of visual and verbal puns, unexpected insights, and sheer intellectual enjoyment. Sigmund Freud is superbly illustrated with more than 50 major drawings and 25 vignettes by a renowned master of the pen. It remains one of the most original illustrated books of our times and a Ralph Steadman classic. AUTHOR: Ralph Steadman has been a cartoonist since 1956, starting as a caustic observer of Britain's political and social scene. He is well known as the illustrator of Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Steadman's work appears regularly in newspapers and magazines, including Rolling Stone and the Atlantic Monthly, and his many published books include Tales of the Weirrd and Alice in Wonderland.

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Book Synopsis“Buck up.” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” “Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in--and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame--are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.chrisgermer.com. See also The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, which provides step-by-step guidance for building mindful self-compassion skills and applying them to specific life challenges, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals). Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of MeritTrade ReviewThose of us treating people who struggle with addictions know all too well how clients' feelings of shame or self-blame often undermine efforts to achieve effective interventions. In this remarkable book, Germer shows readers how to use mindfulness and self-compassion to open up to their pain and treat themselves with kindness. Ideal for recommendation to clients who have fallen off the wagon or who are blaming themselves for failed relationships, lost jobs, and scattered lives, this book offers a way out of a vicious cycle.--G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, Department of Psychology and Director, Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington In this important book, Christopher Germer illuminates the myriad synergies between mindfulness and compassion. He offers skillful and effective ways of making sure that we are inviting ourselves, as well as others, to bathe in and benefit from the kind heart of awareness itself, and from the actions that follow from such a radical and sane embrace.--Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, author of Arriving at Your Own Door and Letting Everything Become Your Teacher Loving-kindness and compassion are the basis for wise, powerful, sometimes gentle, and sometimes fierce actions that can really make a difference--in our own lives and those of others....In the following pages you will find a scientific review, an educational manual, and a practical step-by-step guide to developing greater loving-kindness and self-compassion every day.--from the Foreword by Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness Self-compassion is the ground of all emotional healing, and Dr. Germer has produced an invaluable guide. Written with great clarity, psychological wisdom, and warmth, this book will serve anyone seeking practical and powerful tools that free the heart.--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance Explains both the science and practice of developing kindness toward ourselves and others. Dr. Germer offers powerful and easily accessible steps toward transforming our lives from the inside out. It's never too late to start along this important path.--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author of The Mindful Brain An elegant and practical guide to cultivating self-compassion, by a dedicated and wise clinician and meditation teacher. The author offers time-honored practices and exercises with the potential to illuminate and transform the background chatter of our minds that determines so much of the course of our lives.--Samuel Shem, MD, author of The House of God - Very well written....filled with practical suggestions and methods....Both the reasoning supporting the importance of the method and the method itself are presented in a clear and compelling fashion. I felt excited, touched, and enriched as I read on, and I am sure most readers will have a similar response....Offers a good integration of Eastern spirituality with Western science to make a compelling argument for the values and effectiveness of mindfulness and compassion meditation. Not only is the argument clear and convincing, but the book also offers plenty of practical aids....Should you read this book? Enthusiastically, yes....An excellent review of the evidence for mindful self-compassion in a psychoeducational manual and a step-by-step guide to developing awareness, self-compassion, and loving kindness. --PsycCRITIQUES, 5/1/2009ƒƒ A very accessible introduction....[Germer] writes in a relaxed style that makes the book easy to read, without skimping on detail....The layout is clear and uncluttered, with a mix of explanation, theory, practice, along with case study examples from Germer's own life and that of his clients. There are useful websites scattered through the book....Mindfulness could well become an important part of my own self-care, which will also feed into my client work. This book is a helpful start and a handy resource. --Independent Practitioner, 5/1/2009ƒƒThe book is clear and well organized....This book is written not only with the therapist in mind but also for the use of the layperson through a process-oriented design for individual growth.--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 5/1/2009ƒƒ In this intelligent, concise, and easy-to-read book, Christopher Germer presents an exciting synthesis of mindfulness and self-compassion that is much needed and long overdue. Drawing upon decades of practice as a clinician and meditator, Dr. Germer offers a rich and insightful guide to emotional healing. While thoroughly covering the relevant psychological research, the book is written for a general audience, and will be of enormous benefit to both therapists and their clients....Germer's narrative voice is warm, gentle, and down-to-earth. His years of meditation practice have clearly paid off in the writing of this book: every word is infused with wisdom and compassion. An invaluable guide to anyone wanting to learn how to transform their relationship with difficult emotions, this important book will undoubtedly change the lives of many who read it. --British Journal of Psychology, 5/1/2009Table of Contents Foreword, Sharon SalzbergIntroductionI. Discovering Self-Compassion1. Being Kind to Yourself2. Listening to Your Body3. Bringing In Difficult Emotions4. What's Self-Compassion?5. Pathways to Self-CompassionII. Practicing Loving-Kindness6. Caring for Ourselves7. Caring for OthersIII. Customizing Self-Compassion 8. Finding Your Balance9. Making ProgressAppendix A. Emotion WordsAppendix B. Additional Self-Compassion ExercisesAppendix C. Further Reading and Practice

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Book SynopsisThis book presents hands-on tools for addressing the multiple ways that brain injury can affect psychological functioning and well-being. The author is a leader in the field who translates her extensive clinical experience into clear-cut yet flexible guidelines that therapists can adapt for different challenges and settings. With a focus on facilitating awareness, coping, competence, adjustment, and community reintegration, the book features helpful case examples and reproducible handouts and forms. It shows how to weave together individual psychotherapy, cognitive retraining, group and family work, psychoeducation, and life skills training, and how to build and maintain a collaborative therapeutic relationship.Trade Review"Klonoff is a talented therapist who combines a wealth of experience and expertise with a deep personal commitment to the process of assisting individuals and families in the challenging process of adjustment following brain injury. This extraordinary volume guides the reader through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, illustrating the course of therapy with many practical examples. It is essential reading for professionals working in brain injury rehabilitation or with clients who have experienced a brain injury, and an invaluable resource for students and trainees in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, neuropsychiatry, and social work."--Linda Clare, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Bangor University, United Kingdom "Klonoff provides a window into the unique world of brain injury, where psychology and biology intertwine. What is remarkable about this book is its level of detail. It delineates step by step the goals, tasks, and challenges of each stage of recovery, and features forms, checklists, and lists of adjunctive resources. Excellent case material illustrating both successful and unsuccessful treatment brings the work alive. A welcome resource for treating clients who have experienced any type of brain injury."--Robert Taibbi, LCSW, private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia"An impressive accomplishment. The author is a sure-footed, experienced clinician who shows how to guide clients in their arduous climb toward optimal rehabilitation outcomes. She addresses the client's need to regain functional competence and a feeling of 'belonging,' reconstitute a sense of self, accept limitations posed by the brain injury, and find meaning in postrehabilitation attainments. Many suggestions for facilitating essential compensatory processes are included. This book should become part of the reference library of both novice and seasoned practitioners in the field of neuropsychological rehabilitation."--Yehuda Ben-Yishay, PhD, Director, Brain Injury Day Treatment Program, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University-Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview 2. Guidelines for Early Psychotherapy Sessions and General Treatment Considerations 3. Increasing Patients’ Self-Awareness 4. Sense of Self and Identity, with Stephen M. Myles 5. Increasing Acceptance 6. Life Skills Training 7. Family Life, with Edward Koberstein 8. Communication and Social Skills 9. Adjustment and Treatment Termination 10. Psychotherapist Self-Care: Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout

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Book SynopsisChallenging kids don't behave badly on purpose -- they are simply struggling to "catch up" in key areas of psychological and cognitive development. If your child or teen's emotional or behavioral difficulties are getting in the way of success at home, at school, or in social situations, this is the book for you. Dr. Michael Bloomquist has spent decades helping parents to understand acting-out kids and support their healthy development. In these pages, he presents tried-and-true ways you can build your 5- to 17-year-old's skills to: *Follow rules and behave honestly.*Curb angry outbursts.*Make and maintain friendships. *Express feelings productively.*Stay on task at school.*Resolve conflicts with siblings. *Manage stress.Loads of checklists, worksheets, and troubleshooting tips help you select and implement the strategies that meet your child's specific needs. You'll also build your own skills for parenting effectively when the going gets tough. Systematic, compassionate, and practical, the book is grounded in state-of-the-art research. The road to positive changes for your child and family starts here.Mental health professionals, see also the related title The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids.Trade ReviewDr. Bloomquist speaks frankly to parents and emphasizes ways to overcome barriers to change, such as a child's protests against following rules. He also helps you learn to cope with your own emotional reactions in difficult family situations.--John E. Lochman, PhD, ABPP, Director, Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems, University of AlabamaWe have been using the methods in this book with our two children for a while--Dr. Bloomquist's positive skills-building program is powerful! Practicing the skills and making them part of our everyday life has helped us grow closer as a family.--Margaret N. Dr. Bloomquist's approach has given us insight into why our son acts (and reacts) the way he does. Learning these techniques was like being handed an indispensable toolbox for addressing problem behavior. Now we can resolve challenges with a lot less chaos and stress.--Marci and Matthew H.Bloomquist draws on a wealth of experience in both research and applied settings. Strengths of this parent guide include its focus on children's and teens' competencies across a broad age span; the inclusion of strategies to enhance parental well-being and family functioning; and the emphasis on skills building for both children and parents. Highly recommended!--Robert J. McMahon, PhD, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, and Child and Family Research Institute, Canada -Bloomquist presents a wide variety of solutions for many of the behavioral and emotional challenges often experienced by children in the 5- to 17-year age range….The procedures presented are derived from behavior therapy techniques that are well-tested and well-proven. As with many current similar training books, this book can be modularized such that relevant sections can be utilized ensuring the skills training program is tailored for each particular child….Both the parental book and the practitioner book are complete in that they contain not only the training modules but all the forms and assessment tools necessary to enhance compliance and maintenance of treatment fidelity….Practitioners wanting a well-done, thorough, and comprehensive modularized book to offer to parents who wish to work along with the therapist would do well to recommend this pair of books.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1/2/2014Table of ContentsIntroduction: How to Use This Book Getting Started and Staying with It 1. The Struggling Child: Understanding Your Child's Behavioral-Emotional Problems 2. Getting Back on Track: Coming Up with a Skills-Building Plan for Your Child and Family3. Taking Care of Business: Getting Going and Following Through Enhancing Your Child's Behavioral Development4. Doing What You're Told: Teaching Your Child to Comply with Parental Directives 5. Doing What's Expected: Teaching Your Child to Follow Rules 6. Doing the Right Thing: Teaching Your Child to Behave Honestly 7. Staying Cool under Fire: Managing Your Child's Protesting of Discipline and Preventing Angry OutburstsEnhancing Your Child's Social Development8. Making Friends: Teaching Your Child Social Behavior Skills9. Keeping Friends: Teaching Your Child Social Problem-Solving Skills 10. That Hurts!: Helping Your Child with Bullies 11. Hanging with the “Right Crowd”: Influencing Your Child's Peer RelationshipsEnhancing Your Child's Emotional Development12. Let It Out!: Teaching Your Child to Understand and Express Feelings 13. You Are What You Think: Teaching Your Child to Think Helpful Thoughts 14. Stress Busters: Teaching Your Child to Manage Stress Enhancing Your Child's Academic Development15. Surviving School: Teaching Your Child to Manage Time, Organize, Plan, Review, and Stay on Task 16. Teaming Up: Collaborating and Advocating for Your Child at SchoolEnhancing Your Well-Being as a Parent17. You Parent the Way You Think: Thinking Helpful Thoughts to Enhance Parenting 18. Cool Parents: Managing Your Own Stress to Enhance ParentingEnhancing Your Family's Well-Being19. Let's Get Together: Strengthening Family Bonds and Organization20. We Can Work It Out: Strengthening Family Interaction SkillsResources

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Book SynopsisDo you find yourself constantly asking your child to pick up the pace? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done--whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called processing speed, and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated. Filled with vivid stories and examples, this crucial resource demystifies processing speed and shows how to help kids (ages 5 to 18) catch up in this key area of development. Helpful practical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. Learn how to obtain needed support at school, what to expect from a professional evaluation, and how you can make daily routines more efficient--while promoting your child's social and emotional well-being.Trade Review"Superb, immensely helpful, authoritative; written with clarity, insight, and pizzazz. Highly recommended."--Edward M. Hallowell, MD, coauthor of Driven to Distraction "Finally, a book that tackles processing speed head on! After my son was diagnosed with slow processing speed, I began searching for answers. This is the first book that focuses on all the aspects of slow processing speed: home life, school life, and the emotional toll. Just like my son, the children described in this book all want to work hard and do well, but something is blocking them from thriving. The authors guide you to make a consistent, targeted plan to help your child live up to his or her potential. As a teacher, this book is also helping me understand and address learning issues that I often see in the classroom."--Sarah R., parent "If you picture child development as a marathon, life for kids with processing speed issues is more like a steeplechase, with barriers and obstacles that have enormous implications for learning and social and emotional development. This book offers parents an extraordinary gift of knowledge and wisdom to aid in recognizing, understanding, and addressing the challenges of slow processing speed. Drs. Braaten and Willoughby help you accommodate your child's needs and promote essential skills so he or she can thrive."--Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, Chief of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital; Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "Drs. Braaten and Willoughby do an exceptional job of deconstructing the complex construct of processing speed. Through examples, articulate explanations of testing results, and clear descriptions of brain processes, this book provides a road map for parents."--Timothy E. Wilens, MD, author of Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids "Parents in our neurodevelopmental clinic often ask, 'If my kid is so smart, why is he so slow?' Finally, there is a book to help parents understand processing speed and its impact on learning and behavior. Drs. Braaten and Willoughby explain the unique way your child engages with the world and discuss ways to overcome challenges, rather than simply offering labels. I will keep a copy of this book on my desk and add it to the short list of parenting books I unconditionally recommend."--Sam Goldstein, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine; Clinical Director, Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center, Salt Lake City -This is an interesting, focused, and well-written book aimed for parents. It is presented in a style that is easily understood, makes its point well, and provides a good deal of helpful and time-proven suggestions. It can be recommended to any parent who has a child with slowed processing speed and, if the information is assimilated and the suggestions followed, there is little doubt that emotional and behavioral improvements will ensue.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 8/4/2015ƒƒThis is an easy-to-read, informative book….The tone of the book is collaborative….I wish someone had handed me a copy of this book during my first year of teaching….This would be a great resource for any teacher, either to better understand these children or to share knowledge with parents….The book has several user-friendly features, including checklists, sample case studies, clear and simple explanations about working with these kids, and a list of additional resources in the back. Psychologists who evaluate and work with children with learning disabilities might also use the book when interacting with parents. Overall, Braaten and Willoughby take away the scientific, scary-sounding name of this learning disability and replace it with real examples of how these kids experiences the world. They help readers appreciate that these kids are indeed brightand that with some adjustments to their daily routine, they can achieve daily success, too.--PsychCentral, 4/6/2015ƒƒChild psychologists Braaten and Willoughby here offer a first-of-a-kind book on processing speeds in this aptly named title for parents, presenting a new area of cognitive research that is sure to receive more attention in the future….The authors provide checklists and psychological testing profiles to help parents identify specific areas of weaknesses. An encouraging look at a problem to which many parents will relate….The authors do an excellent job of bringing the psychological research into the home. (* starred review)--Library Journal, 8/1/2014Table of ContentsI. Understanding Processing Speed1. If My Kid Is So Smart, Why Is He So Slow?2. My Child Doesn't Seem to Be Able to Keep Up . . . Now What Do I Do?3. So What, Exactly, Is Processing Speed?II. Helping Your Child Keep Up in Daily Life4. Processing Speed in the Family5. Processing Speed at Home6. Processing Speed in the Classroom7. Processing Speed and Social Relationships8. The Emotional Costs of Slow Processing SpeedIII. Staying Informed9. Pulling It All Together: Formally Assessing Processing SpeedResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisA guide for clinicians (both beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to maximize their effectiveness with any client, written by two respected and innovative experts in the field.Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the client’s hoped-for future instead of their ongoing problems. Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer are the founders of The Solution Focused Universe and are two of the most respected and innovative experts in their field. Together, they have developed the Diamond model—a framework of SFBT skills and tools designed to guide a clinician through each session of therapy—which is one of the biggest innovations in the field of solution focused brief therapy.This is a practical guide for any clinician (beginner or seasoned professional) to understand the philosophy and practical steps of conducting an SFBT session. Among the topics discussed:How to presuppose the best in your clientHow to trust your client’s capabilityThe stance clinicians should adopt to be effective solution focused practitionersThe art of asking meaningful questionsThe importance of autonomyThis book also includes tools to help practitioners implement this approach, including a complete SFBT session with editorial comments that illustrate the thinking that goes into constructing a session, as well as 101 solution focused questions that practitioners can use.Connie and Froerer see their Diamond model as life-changing for all parties involved. They write, “This work is transformative not only for clients but also for you. When you view your clients as capable and strong, it changes you—and how you do your job. Your perceptions directly impact your actions.”

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Book SynopsisAt age twenty-seven, Andrew Feldmar accepted a tentative offer from his supervisor, Zenon Pylyshyn, a participant in the first experiments with LSD-25, to experience an LSD trip. Following that initiation, he took various other substances, always returning to LSD. During his apprenticeship with R. D. Laing, he was trained in Laing''s approach to LSD-therapy. A few years later, the use of these substances was prohibited. Now, after more than forty years, research has begun again into the healing possibilities of psychedelic psychotherapy. A movement has begun to have psychedelics, entheogens, and empathogens accepted worldwide as legal. However, training in how to use them varies. Feldmar details fascinating stories of patients whose recovery hinged upon their use of LSD. He talks of how a single session of MDMA assisted many to attain insights that enabled their psychotherapy to proceed faster and deeper than before. He wants his experiences to help the next generation of psychedelic psychotherapists. They demonstrate that the most important aspect of psychedelic psychotherapy is the human connection: being involved and engaged with the other. There cannot be a protocol to follow, programmed music played, orders given. The therapist needs to feel at home within the altered state of consciousness of the patient during the session. The only way to learn this is through apprenticeship and time is running out as the older generation who worked in this way is dying out. The gains are high with this type of therapy, but so are the dangers. Thus, the focus needs to be not on the drug, but on the relationship between the therapist and the patient. Psychedelic psychotherapy is not for everyone but done well with the right patient and therapist, it can be transformative.

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Book SynopsisIn this new edition of her bestselling guide on what it means to be a highly sensitive person, Ilse Sand encourages other highly sensitive people to embrace their unique creative potential. It is full of new activities to support wellbeing, cope with overwhelm and boost self-esteem for highly sensitive people.

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Book SynopsisThis classic volume deals with the strategies of both psychotherapists and clients as they manoeuvre around each other in the process of treatment. How a therapist induces a client to change is described within a framework of interpersonal theory and directive family therapy. This work represents a step from the study of therapy in terms of the individual to therapy as communication between at least two people.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Beliefs: Pathways to Health & Well-Being includes new and updated material and offers leading edge technologies that rapidly and effectively identify and remodel limiting beliefs. It teaches you powerful processes for change and demonstrates how to identify and change beliefs using scripts from personal change work undertaken with individuals in workshops. These processes include reimprinting, conflict integration, belief/reality strategies, visualization and criteria identification. You will learn the latest methods to change beliefs which support unhealthy habits such as smoking, overeating and drug use; change the thinking processes that create phobias and unreasonable fears; retrain your immune system to eliminate allergies and deal optimally with cancer, AIDS and other diseases; and learn strategies to transform unhealthy beliefs into lifelong constructs of wellness. Previous edition ISBN: 9781555520298

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Book SynopsisThis timely book explores the interface between the Person-Centred Approach and radical political theory and activity. Specifically, it explores the contribution that a critical analysis of social and political factors can make to the practice of person-centred therapy, and to examine the contribution that person-centred theory and practice can make to the wider sphere of socio-political theory and activity. An international collection of chapters offers critical analysis of the PCA and difference and diversity; class; culture and racism; sexuality; power and feminism. Other contributions present a range of work involving social change as a necessary and sufficient condition for therapeutic personality growth; emotional literacy; sociotherapy; work with refugees and asylum seekers; peace groups; ecopolitics and spirituality." Politicising the Person-Centred Approach" is primarily aimed at practitioners and, to some extent, students, of the person-centred approach who have an interest in political issues and concerns, but will also be of interest to service users, practitioners and theorists in the field of critical psychiatry and critical psychology, who may be interested in developing the theoretical foundations of their work and expanding their theoretical and practical horizons.Trade ReviewDoing is a way of being, and 'Policizing the Person-Centred Approach' is not only a call to leave the ivory tower and contextualize the consulting room, it is an important step in helping practitioners to do so. It is a scholarly, fascinating, accessible and most stimulating call to social action'. Peter F Schmid, Person-centred therapist, co-director of the Austrian Institute for Person-Centred Studies.Table of Contents1. Opening Remarks - Gillian Proctor 2. Politics and Therapy: Mapping areas for consideration - Pete Sanders The Politics of the PCA 3. First Change the World, or First Change Yourself? The Personal and the Political Revisited - Clive Perrett 4. Is There a Political Imperative Inherent Within the Person-Centred Approach? - Seamus Nash 5. Person-Centred Therapy and Time Limited Therapy - Pauline MacDonald 6. Rethinking Person-Centred Therapy - Khatidja Chantler 7. The Cultural Situatedness of Language Use in Person-Centred Training - Rundeep Sembi 8. Personal Reflections on Training as a Person-Centred Counsellor - Lois Peachey 9. Therapy: Opium for the masses or helps those who least need it? - Gillian Proctor 10. Socialist Humanism: A progressive politics for the twenty-first century - Mick Cooper 11. The Spectacular Self: Alienation as the lifestyle choice of the free world, endorsed by psychotherapists - Pete Sanders 12. The Radical Humanism of Carl Rogers and Paulo Freire: Considering the person-centered approach as a form of conscientizacao - Maureen O'Hara 13. Psychotherapy: The politics of liberation or collaboration? A career Critically Reviewed - Dave Mearns Socio-political issues and the therapy relationship 14. Person-Centered Therapy with Children and Adolescent Victims of Poverty and Social Exclusion in Brazil - Elizabeth Freire, Silvia Koller, Aline Piason, Renata B da Silva and Deborah Giacomelli 15. Not Just Naming the Injustice: counselling asylum seekers and refugees - Jude Boyles 16. Disability, Multidimensionality and Love: The politics of a counselling relationship in Further Education - Suzanne Keys 17. South Asian Women and Mental Health Services - Kamer Shoaib 18. Person-Centred Therapy, Culture and Racism: Personal discoveries and adaptations - Indu Khurana 19. White Counsellor Racial Identity: The unacknowledged, unknown, unaware aspect of self in relationship - Colin Lago and Sheila Haugh 20. Clients' Experiences of How Perceived Differences in Social Class Between Counsellor and Client Affect the Therapeutic Relationship - Jane Balmforth 21. The Person-Centred Approach: A vehicle for acknowledging and respecting women's voices - Bea White Person-Centred Approach and Social Action 22. A Passion for Politics in Carl Rogers' Work and Approach - Gay Barfield 23. Transformation in Transylvania - Reinhold Stipsits 24. The Centre: A Person-Centred Project in Education - Fiona Hall-Jenkins 25. Politicizing School Reform Through the Person-Centered Approach: Mandate and advocacy - Jeffrey Corneluis-White and Randel Brown 26. Emotional Literacy and the Person-Centred Approach - Mike Hough 27. What Does It Have To Do With Client-Centered Therapy? - John K Wood 28. Taking Sides - Or Not? - Rosemary Hopkins 29. A Personal View of How Activism is Relevant to the Person-Centred Approach - Mae Boyd 30. Toward a Person-Centered Politics - John Vasconcellos 31. Concluding Remarks - Pete Sanders

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Book SynopsisPluralistic therapy offers an open, inquiring, flexible framework for client-centred practice. It was introduced in response to the schoolism that emerged from the growing numbers of competing schools and models of therapy in the early years of the 21st century. Built on the principles of pluralism, it promotes partnership and equality between client and practitioner, client-defined goals, and a willingness and flexibility in the therapist to adapt their ways of working and draw on a range of models and approaches to best suit the client's needs and preferences. It values difference and promotes inclusivity and dialogue within the field. In this long-awaited book, Kate Smith and Ani de la Prida summarise the principles, underpinning philosophy and key features of the approach. They also consider the emerging research into pluralistic therapy and what it can look like in practice.Trade Review'This book celebrates the creativity and resourcefulness of clients and therapists and explains how they can draw on their combined knowledge and life experience to address problems in living. The authors combine and philosophical and research-based sources, along with practical guidelines and a wealth of case examples, in a consistently readable and engaging manner. It is a book that is clear, profound and highly recommended.'–John McLeod, Emeritus Professor of Counselling, Abertay University, and Visiting Professor, Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, Dublin. 'Kate Smith and Ani de la Prida have provided us with an essential tool for those interested in learning about how to apply a pluralistic perspective to their counselling and helping practice. They provide a rich narrative and a range of accessible chapters, offering ways of weaving pluralistic thinking and practice skills into day-to-day counselling work. Their concept of a task taxonomy is a great way to convey central elements of working pluralistically, providing a novel tool for reviewing practice in training, supervision, and research. In a nutshell, their primer prepares practitioners for pluralistic practice. It will be essential reading for the rapidly growing international group of practitioners interested in developing a pluralistic perspective on practice.'– Lynne Gabriel, Professor of Counselling and Mental Health, York St John University.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the series, Preface - Mick Cooper, 1. What is pluralistic therapy?, 2. Key principles, 3. Problems in living, 4. The collaborative relationship, 5. The process of pluralistic therapy, 6. The process of change, 7. Training, professional development and supervision, 8. Common questions and answers, 9. Research on pluralistic therapy, 10. Case study, Resources for learning, Glossary, References

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Book SynopsisRelational psychoanalysis can accommodate the shockwaves in the world and the most intimate encounters between analyst and analysand and show how they are intertwined. This timely and elegant book is an invitation to understand the workings and theory of relational therapy at a time when issues of identity, attachment and the democratizing of psychoanalysis are at the centre of concerns in the field. Dr. Susie Orbach, psychoanalyst, and author of Fat is a Feminist Issue, The Impossibility of Sex, and Bodies The relational revolution led to what is arguably the most radical revision of our understanding of how to effect healing and change in the mind since Freud's ground-breaking work more than a century ago. In this concise yet comprehensive overview, Steven Kuchuck addresses core theories as well as newer, cutting edge trends within relational psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. This book defines postmodern relational concepts, and offers a clear, thoughtfully curated examination of relationality and its impact on psychoanalytic technique for both experienced clinicians and those newer to the field.

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Book SynopsisJohn Barton used to live in the non-disabled world. Then he developed symptoms of an obscure inherited condition that affected his mobility, closely followed by Parkinson’s disease. And suddenly he found himself propelled into the kingdom of the disabled. There are two worlds, he writes: ‘In one lies power, privilege and validity, in the other, the supposed lack, shame and misery of the invalids. The barriers that separate them – physical, political and psychological – diminish us all. They cripple our societies.’ This is a book not about disability but about our shared humanity. Barton takes us on a journey through history, politics, sociology, medical science and psychology, to explore the meanings of disability. Why do we, as a species, find it so hard to share our common world with people who are different from us? When you meet a disabled person in the street, socially, or in your work, do you pass the Humanity Test? Read this book. You may learn something.Trade Review'This is a wise and fascinating account, written accessibly by someone who is a reliable guide to the worlds of disability and psychotherapy, because it’s exactly where he lives. I trusted him immediately and recommend this book to all.' Tom Shakespeare, Professor of Disability Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – 'The Humanity Test is a great book. John Barton has found a balance between being candid and learned about disability. This book acknowledges the emotional aspects of disability in an sensitive and intelligent manner. Each chapter is an accessible primer on interesting and relevant topics relating to disability, while bringing everything together in a carefully structured argument for social justice. There are many different ways of thinking about disability, Barton manages to acknowledge this while finding universalities for all disabled people.' Josh Hepple, disability equality activist and consultant – 'Barton shows how disability exposes us to ourselves in all our vulnerability, loneliness, incompetence and fear of disappearing. His research demonstrates how this can paradoxically lead to a deeper, more soulful humanity, so lacking in our contemporary world. The Humanity Test should be part of all therapeutic training.' Professor Emmy van Deurzen, existential psychotherapist and writer, Principal of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling and Director of the Existential AcademyTable of ContentsPreface, 1. Introduction: Failing the Humanity Test, 2. Biography: Getting on my nerves, 3. Disability: Who and what is disabled?, 4. Therapy: The search for a soulful life, 5. Spirituality: The transcendental turn, 6. Society: Uncivilization and its discontents, 7. Humanity: Passing the test

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Book SynopsisThis is the third edition of the very popular Next Steps in Counselling Practice, revised, updated and expanded to accompany today's counselling students on their journey towards qualification.

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Book SynopsisThis powerful testimony to the growing confidence and reach of Black women's therapy in the UK today brings together leading theorists and practitioners to present their radical thinking and innovative work at the cutting edge of intersectionality. It is a revolutionary resource for the counselling, psychotherapy and mental health professions.

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Book SynopsisAfter 30 years of declining practice among psychiatrists, psychotherapy is being increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in psychiatric care. While this renewed appreciation offers hope for the future, a serious challenge remains: There are alarmingly few psychiatrists equipped as psychotherapy supervisors to help train the next generation of psychiatrists. Encouraging psychiatrists to consider stepping into this important role is what makes Supervising Individual Psychotherapy such a timely and indispensable resource. With a multipronged approach that combines the theoretical and the practical, supported by illustrative clinical vignettes, this guide focuses on four key areas: • The process of supervisor development, including helpful tools for building supervisory skills and fostering self-growth, practical methods for establishing and maintaining a healthy supervisory relationship, and a collection of vignettes to highlight the supervisee's perspective. Also addressed are common ethical questions that arise in the supervisory process.• Specific techniques used in supervision, including how to establish and monitor goals for supervision, provide supervision via internet-mediated videoconferencing, and thoughtfully plan for the termination of supervision.• Psychotherapy supervision for specific populations and within various care settings, including supervision of supportive therapy in hospital units and emergency departments, cognitive-behavioral therapy, substance use disorder treatment, and combination treatment of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Also discussed are the possible effects of the supervisee's and the supervisor's race, gender identity, and sexual preferenceorientation on the supervisory process.• Challenges that may arise in supervision, including an examination of the effects of marriage, divorce, illness, and death on the supervisory dyad; the legal aspects of supervision (e.g., confidentiality, medicolegal liability); and the risks of burnout in both the supervisor and the supervisee. With a richness of detail organized in an accessible and easy-to-reference format, this book clearly covers the skills, capabilities, and qualities needed to provide effective psychotherapy supervision—and is tailor-made for early- and mid-career supervisors who are looking to develop and refine their skills.Table of ContentsContributorsAcknowledgmentsPart I: Becoming a "Good Enough" SupervisorChapter 1. Introduction: Am I Qualified to Supervise?Chapter 2. Psychotherapy Supervision in Context: Historical and Theoretical PerspectivesChapter 3. The Supervisee's ExperienceChapter 4. The Supervisor–Supervisee RelationshipChapter 5. Ethical Issues in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 6. Practical Methods That Foster Supervisor GrowthPart II: How to Supervise Psychodynamic PsychotherapyChapter 7. The Process of Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 8. Setting Goals for Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 9. Using Process Notes and Audio and Video Recordings in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 10. When Psychotherapy Supervision Is VirtualChapter 11. Supervising Integrated Psychotherapy and PharmacotherapyChapter 12. Termination of Psychotherapy SupervisionPart III: Factors That Affect Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 13. Race, Culture, and Ethnicity in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 14. Gender Influences in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 15. Supervision of Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender PatientsChapter 16. Psychotherapy Supervision for the Treatment of Substance Use DisordersChapter 17. Supportive Psychotherapy Supervision in the Acute Care SettingChapter 18. Supervision of Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyPart IV: Challenges in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 19. The So-Called Difficult SuperviseeChapter 20. Psychotherapy Supervision During Major Life TransitionsChapter 21. Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 22. Dealing With Death and Suicide in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 23. When Lines Get BlurredChapter 24. Legal Considerations in Psychotherapy SupervisionChapter 25. Addressing Exhaustion and Burnout in Psychotherapy SupervisionIndex

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Book SynopsisImagery rescripting (IR) is a therapeutic technique that allows problematic events to be retrieved from memory and modified in positive directions. This complete manual for practitioners offers a clear and well-organized introduction to how IR can be applied in the treatment of personality disorders and other problems. It explores the various ways in which the technique can be utilised - how imagery exercises can provide insight into present problems via events of the past, how the therapist can rescript images in the early stages of treatment, and how clients can learn to rescript images themselves as the therapy progresses. The use of IR to prepare clients for future trigger situations is also discussed. Each step is illustrated with examples from practice, and a number of clinical pitfalls are considered - including clients who cannot create images, clients with a critical attitude, and clients who struggle with feelings of guilt during the rescripting process.Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Arnoud Arntz 1. Introduction 2. Diagnostic imagery 3. Imagery rescripting - the therapist rewrites 4. Advanced imagery rescripting - the client rewrites 5. Future-oriented imagery rescripting to break negative patterns 6. Specialised fields of application and forms of imagery rescripting 7. Pitfalls for therapists Appendices

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Book SynopsisAre you looking to use counselling skills to enhance your existing helping role? Are you taking the first steps towards becoming a professional counsellor? This practical guide will provide you with the ideal introduction, showing you what helping and counselling is all about. Part 1: Counselling Skillswill introduce readers to the underpinning knowledge and practical tools needed to develop a range of helping skills for use in a variety of helping roles, showing what it means to work safely and ethically. Part 2: Counselling Studieswill help them take their understanding further by considering in detail important theories and professional issues, preparingthemto work as a professional counsellor. Part 3: Counselling Study Skillswill offer practical advice and hints and tips to helpthem make the best start on their counselling portfolio, including journal and essay writing skills, research skills and how to get inspired and overcome blocks to learning. The Third Edition includes new content on counselling skills competencies; working with diverse client groups; online counselling; new case studies, tips and activities. Packed full of practical activities and written in a supportive conversational style, this book is essential reading for anyone wanting to learn counselling skills or embarking on their first stage of training to be a counsellor.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, impossible 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Step by step, learn how you can: *Harness the power of positive attention and praise. *Use rewards and incentives effectively. *Stay calm and consistent--even on the worst of days. *Establish a time-out system that works. *Target behavioral issues at home, in school, and in public places. Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids. Helpful questionnaires and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. Mental health professionals, see aTrade ReviewAuthoritative, clear, empathic, structured, and evidence based, the second edition of Your Defiant Child surpasses the first, which is no easy feat. A 'must read' for parents worried about a child's oppositional, aggressive, or defiant behavior.--Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, BerkeleyDr. Barkley is a leader in the field who provides families with proven strategies for dealing with very challenging problems. The entire book reflects his research, experience, and wisdom. The book is informed by feedback from the many parents who have benefited from this approach, and includes practical examples and pointers for putting the techniques into action.--Charles E. Cunningham, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, CanadaDr. Barkley provides sound advice for parents based on many years of research. This is a well-written, easy-to-follow guide for improving your child's behavior.--Rex L. Forehand, PhD, coauthor of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Getting to Know Your Defiant Child 1. Is Something Wrong with My Child? 2. Why Is This Happening to My Family? 3. What Should I Do about It? 4. Words to Live By: The Foundation of Better Behavior II. Getting Along with Your Defiant Child 5. Step 1: Pay Attention! 6. Step 2: Start Earning Peace and Cooperation with Praise 7. Step 3: When Praise Is Not Enough, Offer Rewards 8. Step 4: Use Mild Discipline--Time-Out and More 9. Step 5: Use Time-Out with Other Misbehavior 10. Step 6: Think Aloud and Think Ahead--What to Do in Public 11. Step 7: Help the Teacher Help Your Child 12. Step 8: Moving toward a Brighter Future Resources

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Book SynopsisA detailed guide to the theory and power behind psychomagic Through films, books, comics, and art spanning seven decades, legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky has offered his singular surrealistic perspective on the fundamentally dreamlike nature of reality. This perspective also underlies his healing technique known as psychomagic, which uses the symbolism of the unconscious to understand and mend reality as if it were a dream. In The Way of Imagination, the master offers a detailed exploration of the mechanisms by which psychomagic works to heal our most pressing emotional and spiritual wounds. He examines the development of this magical form of shamanic healing and its roots in the work of René Daumal, Éliphas Levi, filmmaker Luis Buñuel, psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, Mexican curanderas, and others. He describes the four maladies of the soul, the initial stages of psychomagic’s development into a practice, and how he

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Book SynopsisDreams have always been important to humanity, but in modern times we have lost the ability to understand what our dreams are telling us. In The Dreamer’s Odyssey, the author provides a step-by-step guide to help the individual interpret and work through their own dreams. It can also be used by counsellors and other professionals to give them an understanding of the basis of Jung’s dream analysis. The 10 week guide has been adapted from the courses that the author, Jacquie Flecknoe-Brown, has run successfully for many years. Closely linked to the theory of C. G. Jung, each chapter includes an interpreted dream relevant to the weekly content. It also includes analysis of dream-theory, and interpretation of mythical material to illustrate theoretical points. Working with dreams and their images helps us to be more conscious of ourselves, our shadows, our opposites, and our purpose. Dreams can ease our burdens, help us problem-solve, improve our memories, and enlighten us. The dream is a natural, and living phenomenon – working to understand our dreams will have an effect on many aspects of our lives.

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Book SynopsisBipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge, but it doesn't have to rule your life. Join the many tens of thousands of readers who have used the science-based tools in this book to achieve greater balance and get the most out of treatment. Leading expert Dr. Monica Ramirez Basco helps you understand the nature of bipolar illness and recognize the early warning signs of mood swings. Step-by-step exercises (you can download and print additional copies of the forms as needed) give you greater insight into your own triggers, vulnerabilities, and strengths. Dr. Basco guides you to build the particular skills you need to withstand the seductive pull of manic episodes and escape the paralysis of depression. You'll also learn key strategies for managing stress, making healthy decisions, and solving problems. Vivid stories and examples illustrate how to put the techniques into action. Significantly revised, the second edition features a new structure, more succinct chapters, and streamlined exeTrade Review"For those on the bipolar spectrum--as well as loved ones who want to understand and help--this book is empathic, respectful, empowering, and accessible. Dr. Basco's deep understanding of the illness is evident. The steps in this book can help you strengthen your commitment to treatment, practice essential coping skills, and achieve greater stability."--Cory F. Newman, PhD, ABPP, Center for Cognitive Therapy, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania "This workbook provides essential strategies for coping with mood swings and intense emotions. Dr. Basco explains step by step how to manage the mix of depression and mania symptoms that typically goes along with bipolar disorder. A fantastic book and a 'must read.'"--Thilo Deckersbach, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School "Having suffered with bipolar disorder for years, I am grateful for Dr. Basco's well-organized, easy-to-understand guidance on how to live with this illness. The book contains numerous useful exercises that help you organize your thoughts in a logical way. It helps you understand your symptoms and moods and teaches realistic coping strategies so you can get your life back."--Erin B. "Dr. Basco once again hits it out of the park with this clear and concise workbook. This book can have a profound effect on improving the quality of life of anyone with bipolar illness."--Daniel J. Taylor, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Texas "A great book has gotten even better. The Workbook is an invaluable aidto managing bipolar disorder and achieving sustained wellness. I highly recommend this lucidly written book to people with bipolar illness and their families and friends."--Madhukar H. Trivedi, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center -Basco successfully guides patients through the course of the various stages of their illness at an easy-to-understand level. The workbook continues to give patients the awareness, understanding, and knowledge to take control and ownership of their illness. It also will serve as an excellent resource for clinicians, families, and friends….Every patient who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder will find this a most beneficial resource. Notably, clinicians will enjoy sharing the exercises and tools with their patients as well. The author is a well-regarded member of the mental health field….This is a well-written and easy-to-read book that provides a solid foundation for patients to take control of their illness. The book promotes stability, medication compliance, managing emotions, and a proactive stance to help retain remission….It is a must-read for every person with bipolar disorder. ****!--Doody's Review Service, 11/9/2015ƒƒExtremely useful to patients and professionals....This is an excellent example of putting helpful, evidence-based tools and information in the hands of people...who are experiencing a baffling disorder.(on the first edition)--PyscCRITIQUES, 6/14/2006ƒƒA practical, bottom line tool....The structure and focus that counselors struggle to impart to persons with bipolar disorder is effectively presented in this client-friendly workbook....The best part, in my view as a therapist, is the overall tone of the book, which is positive, encouraging, and empowering. (on the first edition)--The Masters' Advocate, 3/1/2007ƒƒThis workbook successfully guides patients through the course of their illness at an easy-to-understand level and is specific to various stages of the illness. It will help patients gain awareness, understanding, knowledge, and ownership of their illness....This is, undoubtedly, one of the best workbooks on bipolar disorder in a long time. It is thorough, realistic, and should be given to all bipolar patients as part of their treatment plan. Highly recommended! 5 stars! (on the first edition)--Doody's Review Service, 9/29/2006Table of ContentsStep 1. Get the Big Picture 1. Understand How You Can Control Your Mood Swings 2. Learn about the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder 3. Distinguish Symptoms from the Real You Step 2. See It Coming 4. Recognize and Label Your Moods 5. Identify Triggers and Improve Coping Step 3. Don't Make It Worse 6. Avoid Things That Make You Feel Worse 7. Don't Let Your Emotions Control Your Thoughts 8. Stop Avoidance and Procrastination Step 4. Reduce Your Symptoms 9. Regain Control When You Feel Overwhelmed 10. Change Your Negative Outlook 11. Analyze Your Thoughts 12. Work through Denial about Needing Medication 13. Improve Medication Consistency Step 5. Strengthen Your Coping Skills 14. Effectively Solve Problems 15. Strengthen Stress Management Skills and Healthy Habits 16. Make Better Decisions 17. Maintain Your Gains Resources

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Book Synopsis"I told you, I'll do it later." "I forgot to turn in the stupid application." "Could you drive me to school? I missed the bus again." "I can't walk the dog--I have too much homework!"If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills--the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions. Executive skills experts Drs. Richard Guare and Peg Dawson are joined by Colin Guare, a young adult who has successfully faced these issues himself. Learn step-by-step strategies to help your teen live up to his or her potential now and in the future--while making your relationship stronger. Helpful worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. See also the authors' Smart but Scattered (with a focus on 4- to 13-year-olds) and their self-help guide for adults. Plus, Work-Smart Academic Planner: Write It Down, Get It Done, designed for middle and high school students to use in conjunction with coaching, and related titles for professionals. Winner (Third Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category Trade ReviewAn absolute 'must read' for parents. Many detailed examples show you exactly how to teach your teenager the skills needed for success in school and beyond. The clever strategies for getting around teens' creative resistance to making changes are particularly helpful. I will recommend this gem of a book to all of the parents and adolescents I treat.--Arthur L. Robin, PhD, coauthor of Your Defiant TeenExecutive skills are critical to success in life, but may be delayed in some teens and young adults--and parents are often at a loss for how to help. Smart but Scattered Teens is just what parents need. This is a highly useful guide for improving teens' executive skills and motivating them to use the skills they already have.--Patricia O. Quinn, MD, coauthor of Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or LD for CollegeDoes your teen's behavior have you tearing out your hair in frustration? Quit nagging and use this wonderfully insightful and practical book to coach your 'smart but scattered' teen for personal, educational, and social success.--William Pfohl, PsyD, past president, International School Psychology AssociationI was hooked from the first chapter! This book has opened my eyes to ways to foster my son's strengths, not just criticize his weaknesses. With all the issues we battle daily, it's easy to forget the power of the positive. I'm thrilled to have a specific plan of action for targeting the skills my son needs to do better in school and become more focused and responsible.--Kim L.-The book's 'executive skills' are the critical tools needed to solve problems, manage time, and perform tasks. As many parents know, tweens and teens often lack these abilities....A very helpful addition to parenting shelves.--Library Journal, 02/14/2013ƒƒAn easy-to-read, well-documented, and well-resourced book that, if utilized, would surely better both the relationship between any teen and their parents and also assist the teen in developing better executive function skills….It is a book that can be recommended to parents by professionals working with teenagers….Guilford is to be commended for offering this book at such reasonable pricing. Hopefully it will increase the utility and desire on many parents' parts to purchase this book so that it can help their families and their teenagers.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 01/03/2013Table of ContentsAuthors' NoteIntroductionI. What Makes Your Teen Smart but Scattered1. Executive Skills and the Teen Brain 2. Identifying Your Teen's Executive Skills Strengths and Weaknesses 3. Assessing Your Own Executive Skills and Parenting Style II. Laying a Foundation That Can Help 4. Ten Principles for Improving Your Teen's Executive Skills5. Motivating Your Teen to Use Executive Skills 6. Modifying the Environment 7. Teaching Executive SkillsIII. Putting It All Together 8. Advance Organizer9. Enhancing Response Inhibition10. Strengthening Working Memory11. Increasing Emotional Control12. Boosting Flexibility13. Building Sustained Attention14. Teaching Task Initiation15. Promoting Planning and Prioritizing16. Fostering Organization17. Improving Time Management18. Encouraging Goal-Directed Persistence19. Cultivating Metacognition20. Coaching21. TransitionsResources

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the training and supervision of psychotherapists, with a focus on psychotherapy efficacy and key issues facing psychotherapy training programs today. While some therapists are more effective than others, good training and supervision can provide all clinicians with the skills and tools to become effective practitioners. Considerable research has shown the broad efficacy of psychotherapy, but there are still many clients who do not fully benefit from therapy, some who don''t benefit at all, and even some who get worse as a consequence of therapy. The overall goal of training and supervision, and efforts to study these practices, should be to enhance the current degree of effectiveness that has been reached in psychotherapy. This book offers innovative knowledge on how to better understand and improve training by relying on the reflections, research discoveries, and collaborative work of psychotherapy scholars who represent a diversity oTable of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction to Becoming Better Psychotherapists Louis G. Castonguay and Clara E. HillPart I. Conceptual and Empirical Foundations Chapter 2. What Competencies Should Therapists Acquire and How Should They Acquire Them? Louis G. Castonguay, James F. Boswell, Franz Caspar, Myrna L. Friedlander, Beatriz Gómez, Adele M. Hayes, Martin grosse Holtforth, Stanley B. Messer, Michelle G. Newman, and Bernhard M. Strauss Chapter 3. Psychotherapy Training and Supervision With Undergraduate and Graduate Students Clara E. Hill and Sarah Knox Chapter 4. Professional Training and Supervision After Graduation: Is it Worthwhile? Katie Aafjes-van Doorn and Jacques P. BarberPart II. Therapeutic Skills Training Chapter 5. Training on Context-Responsive Psychotherapy Integration: An Evidence-Informed Framework Michael J. Constantino, Alice E. Coyne, James F. Boswell, Marvin R. Goldfried, and Louis G. Castonguay Chapter 6. Alliance-Focused Training: Teaching Therapists to Navigate Alliance Ruptures Catherine F. Eubanks, J. Christopher Muran, and Lisa Wallner Samstag Chapter 7. Training Therapists to Manage Countertransference via Reflective Practice Jeffrey A. Hayes, Claire C. Cartwright, and Fanghui Zhao Chapter 8. Building a Theory of Therapist Responsiveness Training Williams B. Stiles, Jordan Bate, and Timothy Anderson Chapter 9. Deliberate Practice for Immediacy: Skill Use and Client Outcome D. Martin Kivlighan III, and Dennis M. Kivlighan Jr.Part III. Technology and Psychotherapy Training Chapter 10. Data-Informed Clinical Training and Practice Wolfgang Lutz, Anne-Katharina Deisenhofer, Birgit Weinmann-Lutz, and Michael Barkham Chapter 11. Technology and Psychotherapy Training Matteo Bugatti, Zac E. Imel, and Jesse J. OwenPart IV. Supervision and Consultation Chapter 12. Good Supervision, Better Therapy: Trainees' Accounts of How Supervisors Helped Them Manage Difficult Therapy Situations Myrna L. Friedlander, Laurie Heatherington, Clara E. Hill, Sarah Knox, Catherine F. Eubanks, Lynne E. Angus, and Mengfei Xu Chapter 13. Peer Consultation for Early Career Psychotherapists: A Preliminary Study J. Ryan Kilcullen, Louis G. Castonguay, Dever M. Carney, Katherine A. Davis, Natalie R. Pottschmidt, Samuel J. Knapp, Corrie L. Jackson, Neil A. Hemmelstein, and Ann Marie Frakes Chapter 14. Informal Supervision: A Significant and Overlooked Aspect of Therapists' Training Barry A. Farber and Daisy OrtPart V. Looking for the Best, Avoiding the Worst, and Exploring Lifelong Experiences in Training Chapter 15. Selecting Future Psychotherapists for Training: A Nationwide Study of Ideal Characteristics and Current Practices Laurie Heatherington, Jacques P. Barber, J. Ryan Kilcullen, Louis G. Castonguay, Katherine A. Davis, Peter Barry, and Dennis M. Kivlighan Jr. Chapter 16. Nil Nocere: How to Avoid Harm in Psychotherapy Training Bernhard M. Strauss and Dominique Frenzl Chapter 17. The Role of Faith and Doubt in the Development of Six Psychotherapy Scholars and Practitioners: Implications for Training and Supervision Clara E. Hill, Sarah Knox, Heidi A. Zetzer, Barry A. Farber, Catherine F. Eubanks, and Timothy AndersonPart VI. Conclusions Chapter 18. Clinical, Research, and Policy Implications for Psychotherapy Training and Supervision in the 21st Century Clara E. Hill, Louis G. Castonguay, and the participants in the Penn State Conference

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Book SynopsisIf you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr. Barkley takes you through the process of seeking professional help, addresses frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments, and offers a wealth of advice and tips--all science-based. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the revised and updated second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource to help you take back your life from ADHD. Mental health professionals, sTrade Review"Powerful and essential! Your health, happiness, and future have long been a paramount concern to Dr. Barkley. Here he shares step-by-step guidance to get you where you want to be. Dr. Barkley's clear, compassionate voice makes you feel like you're in a private conversation with him. This updated second edition is worth its weight in gold."--Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? "The first edition of this book was excellent; the second edition is even better! Dr. Barkley is a foremost researcher who helps you understand and cope with impairments while also developing your strengths. He provides not only practical guidance about treatment, but also strategies to avoid difficulties in education, work, relationships, money management, and health. Dr. Barkley shares his genuine empathy and personal insights into the challenges ADHD poses. This book is a valuable resource for adults with ADHD and all those who love and care for them."--Thomas E. Brown, PhD, author of Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD "The second edition of this wonderful book offers an insightful, fact-based description of how to obtain an accurate diagnosis and find appropriate help. Information is presented in a clear manner that will be helpful in guiding you through treatment. This book has earned its place as a mainstay reference."--Lenard A. Adler, MD, author of Scattered Minds-Divided into noteworthy sections, and a 'stop anywhere' format, this book is an easy read covering a complex topic….The book presents up-to-date facts combined with strategies for living successfully with ADHD as an adult….This book is a valuable tool for the layperson and professional alike. The layout of the book is brilliant, making it easy to read and just what someone who may struggle with ADHD would need. This includes revisiting chapters for a review or providing a reminder of what has just been read. What a clever way to show the author knows his stuff! I encourage everyone to read a copy. It will improve your knowledge of behavior in general.--Doody's Review Service, 2/11/2022ƒƒThis is a comprehensive and scientifically based yet comprehensible manual for understanding and managing adult ADHD. With this information, adults with ADHD or those close to them can be informed consumers of available treatment options, behavioral strategies, and supplemental support resources. (on the first edition)--Library Journal, 10/1/2010ƒƒBarkley knows what works. (on the first edition)--ADDitude, 10/1/2010Table of ContentsIntroduction Step One. To Get Started, Get Evaluated 1. Is It Possible That You Have ADHD? 2. Can You Handle the Problem on Your Own? 3. Where Can You Go to Get Help? 4. What Do You Need for the Evaluation? 5. What Will the Evaluation Tell You? Step Two. Change Your Mindset: Know and Own Your ADHD 6. Know Your ADHD 7. Resisting Impulses: The First Step in Self-Control 8. Self-Control: How to Get What You Want 9. Executive Functions: The Abilities That Make Up Self-Control…and More 10. The Nature of ADHD and How You Can Master It 11. Own Your ADHD Step Three. Change Your Brain: Medications for Mastering ADHD 12. Why It Makes Sense to Try Medication 13. The Stimulants 14. The Nonstimulants 15. What to Expect from Treatment Step Four. Change Your Life: Everyday Rules for Success 16. Rule 1: Stop the Action! 17. Rule 2: See the Past…and Then the Future 18. Rule 3: Say the Past…and Then the Future 19. Rule 4: Externalize Key Information 20. Rule 5: Feel the Future 21. Rule 6: Break It Down…and Make It Matter 22. Rule 7: Make Problems External, Physical, and Manual 23. Rule 8: Have a Sense of Humor! Step Five. Change Your Situation: Mastering ADHD in Specific Areas of Your Life 24. Education 25. Work 26. Money 27. Relationships 28. Driving, Health, and Lifestyle Risks 29. Other Mental and Emotional Problems 30. Drugs and Crime Appendix: A Closer Look at ADHD Symptoms Resources Index

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Book SynopsisCutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start—and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award Mental health professionals, see also the authors' related intervention manual, Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism, as well as the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism (sold in sets of 15). Trade ReviewEasy to read, highly informative, and packed with useful strategies, this is a wonderful resource for parents.--Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to AutismA remarkable achievement. Drs. Rogers, Dawson, and Vismarahave succeeded in translating the latest and best scientific evidence into practical suggestions for improving your child's social and communication skills. They write with clarity, insight, and even humor. This is a book you will prize highly.--Peter Szatmari, MD, author of A Mind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger SyndromeI was so overwhelmed when my child was diagnosed. This book is the road map I needed, written by experts I trust.--Laura Shumaker, author, San Francisco Chronicle autism blogParents are going to love this book! It translates the important work of the Early Start Denver Model into strategies that can be implemented at home. The book shows how parents everywhere can give their children with autism spectrum disorders the support they need to learn to communicate and play.--Ilene Schwartz, PhD, Director, Haring Center for Applied Research and Training in Education, University of Washington, and coauthor of Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs-Skills are taught in the context of everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, and mealtimes, which does not add any extra burden to a family's daily routine….The book is extremely well-organized, well-written, and easy to read which allows for a broad audience of parents and professionals alike….This book does an excellent job providing tangible strategies to add hopefulness in the reader. Throughout the book, emphasis is provided using italicized, bolded, and bulleted points. The book is organized with clear headings, step-by-step activities, activity checklists, examples/anecdotes about children and their families, and handouts (e.g., Refrigerator Lists, Activity Logs)….The ease of use is remarkable and makes this book a resource that caregivers can easily refer back to throughout a child's early development….An Early Start for Your Child with Autism is an ideal resource for parents of children first receiving a diagnosis of ASD, but also an excellent resource for parents of children already receiving services. The layout of the book is well thought out and each chapter clearly builds on the next. The book is extremely well-organized and can be used in an 'à la carte' manner for caregivers who may have already learned certain skills covered in earlier chapters. The book is priced extremely competitively….The authors do an excellent job integrating research and theory with practical skills-based strategies….Overall, this is a well-written and extremely relevant resource, which every caregiver of a young child with autism would benefit from regardless of the child's level of functioning or current skill set.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 8/4/2014ƒƒ[The authors] present a program that can help parents of children with autism begin therapy at home, even without a professional therapist. Techniques are presented clearly, along with examples of activities that can be incorporated into everyday home life with the aim of achieving goals like improving communication skills or promoting play with other children....This is a valuable tool for parents of children with ASD who want to maximize learning in the home.--Library Journal, 5/21/2012Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Getting Started 1. Setting Up Your Child's Early Intervention Program 2. Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family 3. How Your Early Efforts Can Help Your Child Engage with Others and Boost Your Child's Learning II. Everyday Strategies to Help Your Child Engage, Communicate, and Learn 4. Step into the Spotlight: Capturing Your Child's Attention 5. Find the Smile!: Having Fun with Sensory Social Routines 6. It Takes Two to Tango: Building Back-and-Forth Interactions 7. Talking Bodies: The Importance of Nonverbal Communication 8. “Do What I Do!”: Helping Your Child Learn by Imitating 9. Let's Get Technical: How Children Learn 10. The Joint Attention Triangle: Sharing Interests with Others 11. It's Playtime! 12. Let's Pretend! 13. Moving into Speech 14. Putting It All Together Appendix. Toys and Books for Your Young Child with Autism Resources

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Book SynopsisCounselling, therapy, and coaching always work with the use of language. With art-oriented approaches, the limitations of language can be overcome.One of the most important works of expressive arts therapy, Lösungskunst is now available in English translation.The key concept of intermodality- the authors' term for oscillation between art-analog methods- combines with the primary focus on resources and strong emphasis on solutions to lay the groundwork for the method that is as vital now as it was originally. The importance of imagination, artistic and aesthetic experience to mental wellbeing is showcased, challenging the common focus on the cognitive and emotional facets of mental health.In-depth case studies and explanations illuminate the origins and use of the theoretical frameworks, helping experienced practitioners and trainees alike to engage with the fundamental methods and concepts of expressive arts therapy.Trade ReviewThe seminal Solution Art is a welcome translation for many reasons. Readers are treated to a rare glimpse into the foundations of expressive arts therapy. And it validates what many of us now understand about the arts -- that experiencing the senses are key to the healing process. -- Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, author, Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing ProcessWhat a gift! This elegant, generous translation makes the wisdom of Lösungskunst available in English. As a helpful clarification and expansion of Principles and Practice of Expressive Arts Therapy (2005), it further supports keeping the arts at the center of helping practices. -- Ellen G. Levine, MSW, Ph.D, EGS Core Faculty MemberIn the translation of Solution Art, the spirit of the authors reaches back through time offering an invitation, an open door beckoning us beyond conditioned existence. To change the world, we must change our minds, our approach. We must de-center from who we think we are and remember who we really are and the resources that lie within. If we accept their invitation, we cross a threshold into the wilderness-unmapped, untamed, unknown. To live as awake and sensitive beings in these problem-saturated times, we must improvise, welcome back the marginalized aspects of ourselves-the vastness of the human imagination, our embodied curiosity and our capacity to make, to play, to love, to listen. And, what of unseen forces, the grace of surprise, the sudden shift of perception that redirects a life? As a therapist, educator, and poet I am grateful to stand on the shoulders of these elders whose spirited invitations have shaped my work and my Self. May we all be incorporated into the 'solution' the authors offer, one that is alchemical and transformational, decentralized and grounded in the very qualities that make us human. -- Melia Snyder, Ph.D., LPC, REAT, Education Director & Clinical Therapist at Open SkyThis book is a gift. First published in 2010 in German, this literal translation now offers readers of English the unique opportunity to glimpse a 30-year discursive journey about art, psychology, and change between two pioneers whose thinking is foundational to the development of expressive arts work in the world. With references to theoretical and philosophical underpinnings and numerous examples of application, the authors elaborate the emerging theories and practice from which developed the unique methodological practice of Intermodal Decentering for creating processes of change in therapy, coaching, supervision, and group work in a variety of settings. -- Sally Atkins, Ed.D., REAT, REACE, Licensed Psychologist Professor Emerita, Appalachian State University Core Faculty, The European Graduate SchoolThis textbook contains both the theoretical roots of the concept and many examples of advice in which we can look over the shoulders of the actors. They touch you with serious lightness. -- E. Kandziora, reviewing Lösungskunst in 2010, review extract translated by Margo Fuchs Knill

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Book SynopsisWrite Yourself is a complete introduction to facilitating creative writing for therapy or personal development, both with individuals and groups. Clear and practical, and with a strong theoretical base, it is also an essential handbook for individuals embarking on their own personal writing journeys. Topics covered include the nature, values and principles of therapeutic creative writing, how to begin - illuminated with a wealth of examples from the author's extensive and varied experience - and how to write with specific client groups, including children, the very sick, those with mental health or substance misuse problems, as well as those receiving psychotherapy or counselling, and for professional development. Also included are detailed instructions for running a writing group or a longer or residential writing programme, as well as 175 exercises for readers to use in their own personal writing practice, or with their groups or clients. This book will be an invaluable resource for creative arts therapists, professionals working in the caring professionals, and for everyone interested in the therapeutic potential of creative writing.Trade ReviewIn her latest book, Write Yourself, Bolton offers ways into expressive writing, information on writing with specific groups, and detailed advice on how to facilitate writing groups. It is a handbook for anyone interested in the field of creative writing and personal development, which Bolton believes should be an "open and less rule bound field". Nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers are named as potentially "excellent facilitators". It is this feeling of generosity and inclusiveness which infuses the book and Bolton's work. -- Lapidus JournalWriting becomes therapeutic to the extent that it is a way of communicating with the self, and this is where |I believe the book is of particular interest to the counselling profession. -- Therapy TodayPersuading your inner person to tell you your true name is the most intricate and fateful of all quests - but even to venture a little way on it can make your life richly creative. Gillie Bolton's Write Yourself is an essential field guide to all of the territory. -- Les Murray, PoetGillie Bolton's latest book is filled with wonderful and moving insights that speak to the value of creative writing. It is inspiring, challenging and also practical. All those who read it can learn from it how to help themselves and others - trust in the method and give it a try! -- Amanda Howe, FRCGP, Professor of Primary Care, University of East Anglia, Medical SchoolWrite Yourself is a powerful handbook that is the culmination of Gillie Bolton's sustained scholarship and wisdom focusing on therapeutic creative writing for reflective self-insight. Her ideas and practical knowledge provide uplifting support for writing group facilitators, as well as individuals, in exploring practical approaches to expressive writing. This work is an important and lasting contribution to the field. -- John D. Engel, Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Sciences, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of MedicineWrite Yourself is the ideal introduction to how to facilitate groups and individuals in finding inspiration for their creative personal writing voices. This book explains how and why writing is such an illuminative, healing, and cathartic process, and provides many practical exercises that encourage the exploration of emotions, memories and experiences... Clearly exemplified, engaging and accessible, the series is appropriate for therapeutic, healthcare, or creative writing practitioners and facilitators, and for individual writers or courses. -- Tilt MagazineTable of ContentsForeword by Nicholas F. Mazza, Ph.D. Acknowledgements. Preface. Part 1: Creative Personal Writing - What, Why, How, Who When, Where. 1. Becoming Our Own Shaman: Introduction to Therapeutic Creative Writing. 2. 'A Story of Gaining Understanding and Insight': How to Begin. 3. 'I Got in Touch with Myself': Values, Principles, Practice. Part 2:Writing with Specific Groups. 4. 'Secrets Kept Safe and Sound': Children Writing. 5. 'Writing is a Way of Saying Things I Can't Say': Writing with the Very Sick. 6. 'Keep Taking the Words': Writing to Help with Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health. 7. 'Follow the Wings of the Imagination': Writing and Therapy or Counselling. 8. 'Writing Gives us Wings so We Can Fly': Writing in Substance and Alcohol Abuse Treatment. 9. 'Ideas Hunt Me, Catch Me, Make Me Write': Writing for Victims of Torture and Asylum Seekers. 10. A Craft to Take You Through Storms, and Keep You Still': Writing in Prison. 11. Understanding Misunderstanding: Reflective Writing for Professional Development. Part 3: How to Run Groups; Conclusion. 12. Mystery and Mastery: Running Therapeutic Creative Writing Groups. 13. 'It Helped Me Get Involved with Myself': Running Residential Writing Groups. 14. 'Tread Softly Because You Tread on My Dreams': Conclusion, a Conversation Between Juhani Ihanus and Gillie Bolton. Appendix: Writing Exercises by Theme. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisCaptures solution-focused therapy's essence, which distinguishes it from problem-focused approaches that have dominated the psychotherapy profession. Solution-focused therapy is a collaborative approach that invites clients to describe what they want from therapy and apply the knowledge and skills they already have toward achieving it.Table of ContentsSeries Preface How to Use This Book With APA Psychotherapy Videos Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. History Chapter 3. Theory Chapter 4. The Therapy Process Chapter 5. Evaluation Chapter 6. Suggestions for Future Developments Appendixes Glossary to Key Terms Suggested Readings and Resources References Index About the Author About the Series Editors

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Book SynopsisNo one wants to get rid of obsessive-compulsive disorder more than someone who has it. That's why Talking Back to OCD puts kids and teens in charge. Dr. John March's eight-step program has already helped thousands of young people show the disorder that it doesn't call the shots--they do. This uniquely designed volume is really two books in one. Each chapter begins with a section that helps kids and teens zero in on specific problems and develop skills they can use to tune out obsessions and resist compulsions. The pages that follow show parents how to be supportive without getting in the way. The next time OCD butts in, your family will be prepared to boss back--and show an unwelcome visitor to the door. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of MeritTrade Review"Gives the best hands-on advice I know on how to help your child conquer this illness. Finally, the right book to give my patients!" --Judith L. Rapoport, MD, author of The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing "An excellent example of how research findings and first-rate clinical applications can be conveyed in an extremely reader-friendly fashion. The book, which provides sage guidance for both parents and youth, is highly informed and well written. Dr. March has succeeded in providing a valuable resource and clinical tool."--Philip C. Kendall, PhD, Department of Psychology, Temple University "From an internationally recognized expert on childhood OCD, this book is readable, doable, and based on the most up-to-date treatment research. I highly recommend it to parents and children!"--Henrietta L. Leonard, MD, coauthor of Is It "Just a Phase"? "Dr. March is a world expert on helping young people recover from OCD. In this much-needed book, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with parents and children. Full of practical tips and examples for families, the book helps the child take charge while showing parents how to support the recovery process. Dr. March tackles the bewilderment and isolation felt by so many families, highlighting the fact that OCD is nobody's fault and emphasizing that recovery is possible. I am looking forward to using this accessible book with the families I treat."--Isobel Heyman, MBBS, PhD, MRCPsych, Maudsley Hospital, United Kingdom "There’s good news about recovery from childhood OCD, and it’s called Talking Back to OCD. Dr. March explains with clarity and compassion what parents deserve to hear: They can make a difference in their children’s lives. A highly respected, innovative clinical researcher, he describes each component of recovery in ways that both parents and children will understand and appreciate."--R. Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Don’t Panic and coauthor of Stop Obsessing!"I highly recommend this book for parents and their children with mild to moderate OCD. Dr. Marchprovides detailed steps that can empower a young person to battle obsessive-compulsive disorder. The strong personal vignettes will help parents finally begin to understand the obsessions and compulsions that drive their child or teen to perform exhausting rituals."--Joy Kant, mother of a son with OCD and former president, International OCD Foundation- Readable....encouraging....Worksheets, graphs, and quotes are scattered throughout; an appendix covers how to find a therapist, and additional resources are listed. There are other books on OCD for parents...but this is the only title aimed at both the sufferer and the parents; its emphasis on OCD as an illness motivates the child and parents to isolate OCD from the individual. Highly recommended. (starred review) --Library Journal, 12/30/2006Table of ContentsIntroductionI. Up Close But Not So Personal: A New Look at OCD for Parents (and Kids)1. What Is OCD?2. What Does OCD Look Like?3. What Causes OCD?4. How Is OCD Treated?II. Eight Steps for Getting Rid of Obsessions and Compulsions5. Step 1: What Kind of Treatment Is This, Anyway?Step 1: Instructions for Parents6. Step 2: Talking Back to OCDStep 2: Instructions for Parents7. Step 3: Making a MapStep 3: Instructions for Parents8. Step 4: Finishing My ToolkitStep 4: Instructions for Parents9. Step 5: Beginning to ResistStep 5: Instructions for Parents10. Step 6: I'm in Charge NowStep 6: Instructions for Parents11. Step 7: Eliminating OCD EverywhereStep 7: Instructions for Parents12. Step 8: Keeping OCD Away for GoodStep 8: Instructions for ParentsSummaries of the StepsHow to Find a TherapistResourcesAppendix: Scales, Checklists, and Other Forms

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Book SynopsisThis book is your essential introduction to relational counselling and psychotherapy. It maps out relational concepts and approaches by drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and systemic modalities, using case material to demonstrate different ways of being a relational practitioner.The book shows you how to use relationally orientated skills, competencies, interventions and practices across the therapy process from beginning middle end. Content on the social context, on issues of power, diversity and difference, support your personal and professional development.Supported by case studies, recent research and a wealth of learning features, this book will support your development as a relational therapist

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