Psychotherapy Books

Book SynopsisAs a practicing child psychiatrist and mother of three, Jodi Gold has a unique understanding of both the mind-boggling benefits and the serious downsides of technology. Dr. Gold weaves together scientific knowledge and everyday practical advice to help you foster your child's healthy relationship to technology, from birth to the teen years. You'll learn: *How much screen time is too much at different ages. *What your kids and teens are actually doing in all those hours online. *How technology affects social, emotional, and cognitive development. *Which apps and games build smarts and let creativity shine. *How your own media habits influence your children. *What you need to know about privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and other dangers. *Ways to set limits that the whole family can live with. Winner (Second Place)âAmerican Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health CategoryTrade Review“No one understands the digital landscape and its complex presence in our children’s lives better than Jodi Gold. This book is a ‘must read’ for all parents who want to protect their children while still giving them access to all of the benefits technology has to offer. Dr. Gold’s realistic approach to navigating the cyber-culture is invaluable--she gives easy-to-follow and commonsensical advice. As parents, many of us are new to the digital world, while our children are naturals. This guide gives spot-on strategies for closing that gap and making the whole family’s approach to technology effortless.”--Holly Phillips, MD, general internist and CBS News Medical Contributor"Dr. Gold gives advice that’s clear, practical, and trustworthy. Every parent should have this book to guide them in making decisions so that their children--from newborns to teens--can reap the benefits of technology while avoiding the pitfalls. I am buying extra copies of this book for my sons, who are both raising young kids."--Peg Dawson, EdD, coauthor of Smart but Scattered"An essential read for any parent or caretaker concerned about the effects of our children being constantly plugged in. Dr. Gold provides invaluable information and guidance, and helps us feel calmer and more comfortable in these heretofore uncharted waters."--Debra Messing, actress and mother"Dr. Gold teaches you everything you need to know about what your kids are doing online, how it may affect their development, and what you can do about it. She reviews just about every form of digital media your kids may experience and brings you up to date so you can speak their language. Great tips are provided on managing screen time at all ages. Pick up a copy or download this book now!"--Mitch Prinstein, PhD, John Van Seters Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill“Dr. Jodi Gold has written the definitive guide to one of the most challenging issues facing parents today--raising kids in a digital age. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a mother and psychiatrist, Dr. Gold provides parents with a blueprint on how to cultivate wise media use at every stage of a child’s development. Thoughtful, well researched, and fun to read, this a book that all parents should have at the top of their reading list. Urgently needed and extremely practical, it is a godsend.”--Ellen Braaten, PhD, author, Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up"Dr. Gold provides a comprehensive framework that parents can rely on as they face this new, dynamic, and critical parenting challenge of our time."--Karen L. Bierman, PhD, Evan Pugh University Professor and Professor of Psychology, Human Development, and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University"This book is so great! As parents of a second and a fifth grader, it is challenging and, honestly, scary to always be on top of what content they are accessing and whom they are communicating with. Dr. Gold provides practical tools to help us establish digital rules and enforce them consistently. Her writing style is easy to read and digest--it is extremely personable and never judgmental. Reading this book together has encouraged us to talk about how to prepare our kids for their digital journeys and how to actively protect and guide them along the way. We will definitely refer back to Screen-Smart Parenting often as our daughters grow."--Lisa and Steve Freedman, parents"As a parent who lives much of my life online and is at the same time concerned about my children’s media use, this is the book I’ve been waiting for. Here is a nonjudgmental, well-informed voice ringing out from the cacophony of anti-screen hysteria. Dr. Gold spells out in crystal-clear terms how we can help kids build the tech savvy they need to become good digital citizens. Most of all, she has helped me understand that in order to address the concerns many of us share about children's technology use, parents need to develop healthy digital lives ourselves."--Amy Shearn, parent and novelist“Just as our mothers and fathers worried about too much TV, today’s parents worry about their children getting lost in cyberspace....With Screen-Smart Parenting, Dr. Jodi Gold has provided the milestone book that will give important insights to every parent.”--From the Foreword by Tory Burch, CEO, designer, and mother of threeTable of ContentsForeword by Tory Burch Introduction: Throw Away the Rule Book I. The Brave New World 1. Understanding Your Family’s Digital Habitat: Cultivating Online Resilience and Digital Citizenship 2. Digital Milestones: The Facts Behind How Technology Affects Your Child’s Development 3. The Digital Landscape: What You Need to Know about the Tech Terrain 4. From the iPotty to Facebook Fame: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Digital Debates II. Growing Up Digital 5. Downloading in Diapers: Managing Your Child's Digital World before Preschool - Ages 0-2 6. Digitods and Technotots: Everything You Need to Know about the Digital World You Learned in Kindergarten - Ages 3-5 7. Digital Magic Years: The Calm before the Digital Storm of Middle School - Ages 6-8 8. Welcome to the Frequent Flyer Club: Equipped with a Digital Boarding Pass and Ready to Take Off - Ages 8-10 9. Tweens and the Texting Revolution: Digital Media Use at Its Peak - Ages 11-14 10. Just Digital: Rewriting the Rules on Independence, Dating, Friends, and School - Ages 15-18 III. One Size Does Not Fit All 11. The Digitally Challenging Child: Modifying the Rules for Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression 12. Don't Take Away the Phone! The Nuts and Bolts of Your Family Digital Technology Agreement Resources

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Book SynopsisIdeal for use in teacher workshops, this book provides vital coping and problem-solving skills for managing the everyday stresses of the classroom. Specific strategies help teachers at any grade level gain awareness of the ways they respond in stressful situations and improve their overall well-being and effectiveness. Each chapter offers efficient tools for individuals, as well as group exercises. Teachersâ stories are woven throughout. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 45 self-monitoring forms, worksheets, and other handouts. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review“Teachers are besieged by criticism from the press and politicians, and by pressure from parents and principals. In addition, they have to make scores of instantaneous decisions hour by hour, day after day. That is where this book comes in. It illustrates how teachers can take care of themselves and thrive under stressful, often unsupportive conditions. Written by two brilliant, knowledgeable, and calm educators, this book is a 'must' for teachers who want to be at the top of their game. Teachers' careers depend on confidence and an ability to manage pressure, and they owe no less to their students and themselves.”--Randy Sprick, PhD, Director, Safe and Civil Schools “This well-written, organized, and compelling book offers practical strategies to address the troubling phenomenon of teacher stress. Combining clinical insight, current research, and their extensive work with teachers, Herman and Reinke’s unique approach focuses on building teacher resilience. The book is an exceptionally valuable resource for school psychologists, consultants, counselors, and administrators who support teachers. It would also make an excellent text for education students as part of their field experience and teaching internship program.”--Lori Newcomer, PhD, Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri “Stress Management for Teachers taught me how to turn those sometimes-negative thoughts into positive ones. Learning to be aware of my thoughts and feelings throughout the day, and changing what goes into my body, have both had a vital impact on my mood and perceptions of myself. This book helped me create a positive cycle in my life that has not only improved my attitude toward teaching, but also has made me feel more successful in my personal life.”--K. Gilchrist, MEd, NBCT, third-grade teacher, McCurdy Elementary School, Florissant, Missouri "I recommend this book to first-year teachers, tenured teachers, and even seasoned administrators. It helped me--and will help others--reflect on how to handle the stress of being an educator or administrator. It is written in a way that enables the reader to apply the tools and strategies right away and over the long term."--Victoria Ballew, MEd, Director of Special Programs, Southern Boone County (Missouri) R-1 School District "Administrators are always watching for credible and innovative resources to assist staff with pressing concerns, and helping educators cope with stress is at the top of the list. This book provides a path forward for those who are ready to do the work to reduce their stress. It is easy to read, gives clear directions and examples of useful techniques, and incorporates reflections from educators as they come to understand and address the impact of stress in their professional and personal lives. The 'If you only do one thing'sections recognize the busy lives of educators and give short, meaningful take-aways with the highest-yield strategies from each chapter. This is a useful text for teacher preparation programs, programs addressing prevention and mental health in schools, and teacher-mentoring activities."--Lou Ann Tanner-Jones, PhD, NCSP, Director of Special Services, Columbia (Missouri) Public Schools -Table of ContentsI. Overview of Stress and Coping 1. Background and Rationale 2. Stress: The Good, the Bad, and the Lion 3. The Teacher Coping Model II. Coping Strategies 4. Awareness 5. Adaptive Thinking I: The Positive/Negative Thoughts Method 6. Adaptive Thinking II: The ABC Method 7. Adaptive Behaviors 8. Competence and Self-Efficacy 9. Beyond Survival: Getting to Good III. Applications and Extensions 10. Specific Applications 11. Coping with Serious Symptoms 12. For School Administrators and Other School Professionals 13. Setting Up a TCM Study Group 14. Your Personal Development Plan and Broader Systems Change References Index

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Book SynopsisBringing together leading scholars, scientists, and clinicians, this compelling volume explores how therapists can cultivate wisdom and compassion in themselves and their clients. Chapters describe how combining insights from ancient contemplative practices and modern research can enhance the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, suicidal behavior, couple conflict, and parenting stress. Seamlessly edited, the book features numerous practical exercises and rich clinical examples. It examines whether wisdom and compassion can be measured objectively, what they look like in the therapy relationship, their role in therapeutic change, and how to integrate them into treatment planning and goal setting. The book includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.Trade Review"I am very happy to see that ancient teachings and practices from the Buddhist tradition can be of benefit today when they are employed by Western scientists and therapists. In today's world, many people turn to psychotherapy to understand what is making them unhappy, and to discover how to live a more meaningful life. I believe that as they come to understand compassion and wisdom more deeply, psychotherapists will be better able to help their patients and so contribute to greater peace and happiness in the world."--from the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama "The essential message of this book is one of hope. Ably guided by the contributors to this important volume, therapists are invited to peer beyond therapeutic tools and techniques and glimpse the vast potential that compassion and wisdom hold for healing and self-transformation."--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Toronto–Scarborough, Canada"A rich introduction to--and rigorous exploration of--the current dynamic convergence of Buddhist psychology and Western psychotherapy. Thoughtful and eminently practical, this timely volume will be a key reference for counselors and psychotherapists, and is also important reading for students preparing for careers in the field. It will serve those looking for ways to offer the fruits of their personal mindfulness practice to their clients and colleagues."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Love"The deep message of the movement toward acceptance- and mindfulness-based methods is that the world without and the world within are interlinked. We need to begin to treat ourselves as we would want others to treat us: with kindness, patience, and wise attention. This book explores profound issues and describes powerful new methods for clinical practice that will carry far beyond the doors of our consulting rooms."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, codeveloper of acceptance and commitment therapy; Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno "With this enlightening volume, Germer and Siegel bring the dialogue between contemporary psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology to a new level, proposing that compassion and wisdom--like mindfulness--are capacities that can be deliberately cultivated to promote health and well-being. Enlisting contributions from fields as diverse as neuroscience, theology, trauma studies, and positive psychology, Germer and Siegel have put together a book that is stimulating, scholarly, and, above all, clinically relevant. This book illuminates fresh directions and resources for psychotherapy, bringing an inspiring sense of possibility to the 'impossible profession.'"--David J. Wallin, PhD, private practice, Mill Valley and Albany, California "This book examines the nature of wisdom and compassion in psychotherapy from every conceivable perspective. Buddhist psychology, neurobiological foundations, psychological research, and clinical applications all receive thoughtful and comprehensive treatment. Clinicians, scholars, teachers, and students interested in the alleviation of human suffering will appreciate this volume, especially its emphasis on the cultivation of mindfulness and loving-kindness skills as paths toward the wisdom and compassion that are so essential to effective psychotherapy."--Ruth A. Baer, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky-A welcomed addition to a clinical social worker's library….The editors have thoughtfully organized this book to be inclusive of multiple ways of knowing and viewing the world. It is not often that ethics, spirituality, neuroscience, philosophy, and professional development are combined into one resource for social workers. The authors approach their argument for the centrality of wisdom and compassion within psychotherapy from a Buddhist tradition; however, a practitioner from any spiritual tradition will find themes that resonate and can be applied to their work.--Social Work and Christianity, 11/17/2015ƒƒA...very important aspect of this book is its breadth of perspectives on the topic....Will appeal primarily to practicing psychotherapists who desire an in-depth conversation about the theory and research of compassion and wisdom because it has a heavier focus on practice than do some other volumes. The other nice aspect of this volume is that the Buddhist foundations for the concepts used in therapy are very clearly laid out. Because Part III focuses on specific clinical applications of principles of compassion and wisdom introduced throughout earlier sections, it will appeal to clinicians working with these specific groups.--PsycCRITIQUES, 1/23/2013Table of ContentsIntroduction, Christopher K. Germer & Ronald D. SiegelI. What Are Wisdom and Compassion? Why Should We Care?1. Wisdom and Compassion: Two Wings of a Bird, Ronald D. Siegel & Christopher K. Germer2. Mindful Presence: A Foundation for Compassion and Wisdom, Tara Brach3. Building Lives of Compassion and Wisdom, Barbara L. FredricksonII. The Meaning of Compassion4. Compassion in Buddhist Psychology, John Makransky5. The Compassionate Therapist, Elissa Ely6. The Science of Self-Compassion, Kristin D. Neff7. Cultivating Compassion in Psychotherapy, Christopher K. Germer8. The Neurobiology of Compassion, Richard J. DavidsonIII. The Meaning of Wisdom9. Wisdom in Buddhist Psychology, Andrew Olendzki10. The Wise Psychotherapist, Ronald D. Siegel11. The Science of Wisdom: Implications for Psychotherapy, Robert J. Sternberg12. The Wisdom of Connection, Janet Surrey & Judith V. Jordan13. Self and No-Self in Psychotherapy, Jack Engler & Paul R. Fulton14. Neurobiological Foundations of Wisdom, Thomas W. Meeks, B. Rael Cahn, & Dilip V. JesteIV. Clinical Applications15. Wisdom, Compassion, and Suicidal Patients, Marsha M. Linehan & Anita Lungu16. Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention, G. Alan Marlatt, Sarah Bowen, & M. Kathleen B. Lustyk17. Anxiety Disorders: Acceptance, Compassion, and Wisdom, Lizabeth Roemer & Susan M. Orsillo18. Depression: Suffering in the Flow of Life, Paul Gilbert19. Working with Trauma: Mindfulness and Compassion, John Briere20. The Heart of Couple Therapy, Richard Borofsky & Antra K. BorofskyV. In and Around the Consultation Room21. Mindful Parenting as a Path to Wisdom and Compassion, Trudy Goodman, Susan Kaiser Greenland, & Daniel J. Siegel22. Drawing on the Wisdom of Religious Traditions in Psychotherapy, Kenneth I. Pargament & Carol Ann Faigin23. Compassion and Wisdom: Growing through Ethics, Stephanie P. Morgan

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Book SynopsisOrganized around extended case illustrationsâand grounded in cutting-edge theory and researchâthis highly regarded book shows how an attachment perspective can inform psychotherapeutic practice with patients of all ages. Karl Heinz Brisch explores the links between early experiences of separation, loss, and trauma and a range of psychological, behavioral, and psychosomatic problems. He demonstrates the basic techniques of attachment-based assessment and intervention, emphasizing the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. With a primary focus on treating infants and young children and their caregivers, the book discusses applications of attachment-based psychotherapy over the entire life course. New to This Edition *Incorporates advances in research on neurobiology, genetics, and psychotraumatology. *Expanded with a section on inpatient treatment for traumatized children, including in-depth cases. *Describes two promising prevention programs for expectant couples, families, aTrade Review"This second edition is an essential resource for clinicians, scholars, students, and all others seeking a fuller understanding of attachment disorders across the lifespan and how to treat them. Brisch wisely agrees with other leading authorities that ‘holding therapy’ is wrongheaded and irreconcilable with attachment theory. But how then should the serious emotional and behavioral troubles that typify the notion of attachment disorders be treated? For what is arguably the best and most comprehensive, research-based, and sensitive answer to date, read Brisch!"--Howard Steele, PhD, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Psychology, New School for Social Research -Table of ContentsForeword, Lotte Köhler Introduction I. Attachment Theory and Its Basic Concepts II. Attachment Disorders III. Attachment-Based Psychotherapy IV. Treatment Cases from Clinical Practice V. Treatment of Early Childhood Developmental Disorders in an Inpatient Intensive Psychotherapy Unit: A New Model of Treatment VI. Prospects for Further Application Afterword, Inge Bretherton Appendix: Brief Précis of the Adult Attachment Interview Protocol

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly guide has been thoroughly revised to reflect significant changes in the way schools deliver reading instruction and intervention, especially for students at risk for reading failure. Step-by-step strategies target key areas of literacy development: phonological awareness, fluency, and comprehension. Particular emphasis is placed on scientifically based practices that do not require major curricular change and can be applied with students of varying ages and ability levels. In a convenient large-size format for ease of photocopying, the book includes 17 reproducible assessment and instructional tools. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Chapter on multi-tiered intervention delivery, plus additional discussion in other relevant chapters. *Chapter on interventions for English learners (ELs). *Chapter on vocabulary instruction, intervention, and assessment.Trade Review“Required reading for anyone interested in research-based approaches to informing decisions within a multi-tiered framework. The key elements of reading instruction include excellent suggestions for enhancing vocabulary knowledge, while considerable attention is given to meeting the instructional needs of English learners. What makes this book unique and necessary--even for experts in response to intervention--is the strong emphasis on measurement at the individual child, building, and program levels, which allows readers to systematically evaluate their effectiveness in differentiating instruction for all learners.”--Sharon Vaughn, PhD, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, and Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education, The University of Texas at Austin "I have taught courses on literacy interventions for years and always struggle to find the perfect text, but this one fits the bill. With content on response to intervention; specific interventions in key areas, including vocabulary; and assessment techniques, the book is accessible and usable. Case studies demonstrate how the strategies are applied. Perhaps the greatest niche that this volume fills is that of providing literacy strategies for struggling readers that are both easy to implement and evidence based."--Erica S. Lembke, PhD, Department of Special Education, University of Missouri–Columbia “The impressive team of authors has provided a highly valuable update to their manual on reading interventions in schools. At a time when there is a strong emphasis on evidence-based, explicit reading instruction and response to instruction, this second edition offers a fresh approach to what educators can do when a child does not respond. The authors’ problem-solving model is applied to classroom instruction, with a focus on contemporary issues schools encounter, such as student diversity. All educational professionals, including members of interdisciplinary teams who consult with teachers, will find this book a welcome addition to their bookshelves.”--Virginia W. Berninger, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Washington “A fantastic, ‘must-have’ resource. The second edition includes highly valuable chapters on vocabulary instruction, multi-tiered interventions, and diverse learners. The methods for directly assessing reading problems and implementing and evaluating reading interventions are the best I have seen! It is clearly evident that the approaches in this book are directly responsive to the needs of children and youth with reading problems. Every consultant and educator interested in helping children and youth become proficient readers should own this incredibly useful book.”--Laurice M. Joseph, PhD, Department of School Psychology, The Ohio State University -Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview 2. Where Do You Start as a Consultant? 3. Multi-Tiered Reading Interventions, with Tanya Ihlo 4. Diverse Learners 5. Early Literacy 6. Producing Measurable Increases in Reading Fluency 7. Vocabulary 8. Reading Comprehension 9. Accountability: Are You Making a Measurable Difference?, with Ben Ditkowsky

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative clinical reference and text provides a complete guide to conducting empirically based assessments to support accurate diagnoses and better clinical care. The book builds crucial skills for gathering and interpreting data for specific assessment purposes. It also presents more advanced ways to integrate information from tests, interviews, observations, and other sources, within a biopsychosocial framework that fully addresses the needs of each client. Particular attention is given to accounting for potential biases that affect every stage of the decision-making process. User-friendly features include case examples, advice on writing reports and giving feedback to clients, and a detailed sample report.Trade Review"Unlike most assessment texts, this book focuses on the entire assessment process rather than just providing information about various psychological tests. This is a welcome change that will be particularly useful to students and professionals who want to think more broadly about assessment. Suhr approaches assessment like a detective. Her book provides countless insights into everything from formulating initial impressions and incorporating psychological test data to writing reports and providing feedback."--Dustin B. Wygant, PhD, Department of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University "By providing a model of psychological assessment that bridges research, clinical skill, and careful reasoning, this book moves assessment training forward. The mental health care system will increasingly focus on outcomes, specialization, and integration. Suhr places efficient, focused assessment practice in the context of a deep clinical sensibility to help students apply psychological science to clinical care in a manner that transcends questionable diagnostic categories or narrow theoretical orientations."--Christopher J. Hopwood, PhD, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University “As a trainer of school psychologists for 25 years, I teach evidence-based assessment by emphasizing the practitioner's role as a 'cognitive detective' who tries to figure out the unique cognitive strengths and weaknesses of each examinee. Suhr has expanded the notion of a 'cognitive detective' into a useful desk reference for practitioners and a wonderful text for graduate students new to assessment. I am particularly fond of the biopsychosocial focus, which is very pertinent to our field today."--Daniel C. Miller, PhD, ABPP, ABSNP, NCSP, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Texas Woman's University -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Assessment as a Decision-Making Process 3. Use of a Developmentally Informed Biopsychosocial Lens in Assessment 4. The Importance of Assessing for Noncredible Responding 5. Cultural Context in Assessment: An Empirical Approach 6. “Knowing What’s under the Hood”: Psychometric Considerations 7. Intake Interviewing and Behavioral Observations 8. Assessment Data from Other Courses 9. Self-Report Measures of Single Constructs 10. Broadband Self-Report Measures of Personality and Psychopathology 11. Intellectual and Achievement Testing 12. Neuropsychological Screening and Assessment 13. Putting the Data Together: Empirically Guided Integration of Assessment Information 14. Feedback and Report Writing

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Book SynopsisA widely used practitioner guide and text, this book presents a blueprint for meeting the challenges of severe problem behavior in grades PreK-8. It shows how to provide effective behavior support for the 1-5% of students who require intensive, individualized intervention. Case examples illustrate step-by-step procedures for identifying student needs using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and designing, implementing, and evaluating team-based behavior support plans (BSPs). The book also describes how to build school- and districtwide capacity to conduct FBA-BSPs. Reproducible forms and worksheets are included; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. New to This Edition: *Incorporates current FBA-BSP research and best practices. *Chapters on developing districtwide capacity; FBA apps and software; applications for academic problems; and early childhood settings. *IncreaTrade Review"This second edition offers the most complete and detailed explanation of FBA that exists in the field today. The presentation is innovative and practical, with case examples that help readers understand how concepts of assessment are transformed into evidence-based strategies for support and intervention. Students and professionals will gain expertise in the crucial topics of behavioral assessment and school-based behavior support. Crone, Hawken, and Horner have expanded and sharpened the descriptions in the first edition, and the result is a singular contribution of significant importance."--Glen Dunlap, PhD, College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno "An outstanding resource for building the systems needed for individual behavior support. The new content in the second edition is outstanding, from teaching school personnel how to conduct brief FBAs to using the latest technology for more effective and efficient behavior support. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in getting function-based support implemented well in school systems."--Kent McIntosh, PhD, Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, University of Oregon; Co-Director, OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports "The updated second edition includes all of the tools and step-by-step examples of FBA-BSPs that were so valuable in the first edition, but also includes new information on technological advances in FBA, applications to academic concerns and preschool populations, and current trends in FBA. University trainers will find this an ideal text for coursework at both the undergraduate and graduate levels--it is essential reading for those preparing to make a difference as future educators."--Ruth A. Ervin, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Canada "Now in a revised second edition, this book presents the next generation of strategies for implementing, supporting, and sustaining individual positive behavior supports in schools. I am impressed with the authors' comprehensive multilevel systems approach for embedding supports in typical school contexts. This is a 'must-have' work for practitioners who truly want to make a difference."--Linda M. Bambara, EdD, Special Education Program, Lehigh University -Table of ContentsI. Using Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools: Context and Framework 1. Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools: Historical Background and the Current Context, Robert E. O'Neill & Kaitlin Bundock 2. Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools: Thinking Functionally across All Tiers of Behavior Support II. Embedding Functional Behavioral Assessment within School Systems: Case Examples 3. Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment 4. Designing a Behavior Support Plan 5. Evaluating and Modifying the Behavior Support Plan III. Using Functional Behavioral Assessment within School Systems: Building School-Based and District-Based Capacity 6. Who Will Be Involved in the Behavior Support Team and How Do You Get the Behavior Support Team to Work Together as a Team? 7. How Do You Generate within-Building Capacity for Functional Behavior Assessment on the Behavior Support Team? 8. Improving District Capacity to Deliver Basic FBA-BSP Support, M. Kathleen Strickland-Cohen, Sheldon L. Loman, & Robert H. Horner IV. Functional Behavioral Assessment as Applied to Specific Problems or Specific Populations 9. Functional Behavioral Assessment for Academic Concerns, Courtenay A. Barrett & Donna M. Gilbertson 10. Functional Behavioral Assessment with Preschool-Age Children 11. Technology Trends in Functional Behavioral Assessment and Intervention, J. Matt Jameson, Allison L. Bruhn, & Leanne S. Hawken Appendix A Request for Assistance Form Appendix B Functional Behavioral Assessment–Behavior Support Plan Protocol (F-BSP Protocol) Appendix C Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers and Staff (FACTS) Appendix D Student-Guided Functional Assessment Interview (Primary) Appendix E Assessing Activity Routines Form Appendix F Brief Functional Assessment Interview Form Appendix G Functional Assessment Observation Form Appendix H A Checklist for Assessing the Quality of Behavior Support Planning: Does the Plan (or Planning Process) Have These Features?

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Book SynopsisA widely used practitioner guide and text, this book presents a blueprint for meeting the challenges of severe problem behavior in grades PreK-8. It shows how to provide effective behavior support for the 1-5% of students who require intensive, individualized intervention. Case examples illustrate step-by-step procedures for identifying student needs using functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and designing, implementing, and evaluating team-based behavior support plans (BSPs). The book also describes how to build school- and districtwide capacity to conduct FBA-BSPs. Reproducible forms and worksheets are included; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. New to This Edition: *Incorporates current FBA-BSP research and best practices. *Chapters on developing districtwide capacity; FBA apps and software; applications for academic problems; and early childhood settings. *IncreaTrade Review"This second edition offers the most complete and detailed explanation of FBA that exists in the field today. The presentation is innovative and practical, with case examples that help readers understand how concepts of assessment are transformed into evidence-based strategies for support and intervention. Students and professionals will gain expertise in the crucial topics of behavioral assessment and school-based behavior support. Crone, Hawken, and Horner have expanded and sharpened the descriptions in the first edition, and the result is a singular contribution of significant importance."--Glen Dunlap, PhD, College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno "An outstanding resource for building the systems needed for individual behavior support. The new content in the second edition is outstanding, from teaching school personnel how to conduct brief FBAs to using the latest technology for more effective and efficient behavior support. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in getting function-based support implemented well in school systems."--Kent McIntosh, PhD, Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, University of Oregon; Co-Director, OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports "The updated second edition includes all of the tools and step-by-step examples of FBA-BSPs that were so valuable in the first edition, but also includes new information on technological advances in FBA, applications to academic concerns and preschool populations, and current trends in FBA. University trainers will find this an ideal text for coursework at both the undergraduate and graduate levels--it is essential reading for those preparing to make a difference as future educators."--Ruth A. Ervin, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Canada "Now in a revised second edition, this book presents the next generation of strategies for implementing, supporting, and sustaining individual positive behavior supports in schools. I am impressed with the authors' comprehensive multilevel systems approach for embedding supports in typical school contexts. This is a 'must-have' work for practitioners who truly want to make a difference."--Linda M. Bambara, EdD, Special Education Program, Lehigh University -Table of ContentsI. Using Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools: Context and Framework 1. Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools: Historical Background and the Current Context, Robert E. O'Neill & Kaitlin Bundock 2. Functional Behavioral Assessment in Schools: Thinking Functionally across All Tiers of Behavior Support II. Embedding Functional Behavioral Assessment within School Systems: Case Examples 3. Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment 4. Designing a Behavior Support Plan 5. Evaluating and Modifying the Behavior Support Plan III. Using Functional Behavioral Assessment within School Systems: Building School-Based and District-Based Capacity 6. Who Will Be Involved in the Behavior Support Team and How Do You Get the Behavior Support Team to Work Together as a Team? 7. How Do You Generate within-Building Capacity for Functional Behavior Assessment on the Behavior Support Team? 8. Improving District Capacity to Deliver Basic FBA-BSP Support, M. Kathleen Strickland-Cohen, Sheldon L. Loman, & Robert H. Horner IV. Functional Behavioral Assessment as Applied to Specific Problems or Specific Populations 9. Functional Behavioral Assessment for Academic Concerns, Courtenay A. Barrett & Donna M. Gilbertson 10. Functional Behavioral Assessment with Preschool-Age Children 11. Technology Trends in Functional Behavioral Assessment and Intervention, J. Matt Jameson, Allison L. Bruhn, & Leanne S. Hawken Appendix A Request for Assistance Form Appendix B Functional Behavioral Assessment–Behavior Support Plan Protocol (F-BSP Protocol) Appendix C Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers and Staff (FACTS) Appendix D Student-Guided Functional Assessment Interview (Primary) Appendix E Assessing Activity Routines Form Appendix F Brief Functional Assessment Interview Form Appendix G Functional Assessment Observation Form Appendix H A Checklist for Assessing the Quality of Behavior Support Planning: Does the Plan (or Planning Process) Have These Features?

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Book SynopsisWritten for a broad range of mental health professionals, this book explains why depression can be challenging to treat in older adults and describes the most effective interventions. Noted geriatric psychiatrist Gary J. Kennedy draws on extensive clinical experience and research to present current best practices in pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, other psychosocial and lifestyle interventions, and electroconvulsive therapy. Depressive disorders complicated by psychosis, mania, dementia, and bereavement are addressed in detail, as is suicide prevention. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of integrating care across service settings and building strong partnerships with patients and their families. Quick-reference tables throughout the book distill critical elements of intervention. See also the author's award-winning Geriatric Mental Health Care: A Treatment Guide for Health Professionals, which provides a framework for treating the most frequently encountered psychiatrTrade Review"I am pleased that this critically needed book on a very much neglected topic in health care has become available. Kennedy’s approach is thoughtful, logical, and well organized. He addresses all aspects of geriatric depression, from the basic difficulties of defining depression in the elderly population to the problems of effective treatment. Having all of this information in a single, clearly laid-out volume is invaluable for clinicians and instructors. I found the chapter on diet and exercise to be especially exciting and useful. I plan to use this book in teaching my residents and geriatric fellows. Its strength lies in its comprehensive perspective, making it a welcome addition to the geriatrician's library."--Donald A. Davidoff, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Department of Neuropsychology, McLean Hospital "Kennedy is one of our most astute and pragmatic geriatric psychiatrists. In this book, he explains how to recognize depressive symptoms in older adults, including those with chronic physical illness. He discusses effective intervention strategies and applications for diverse settings and providers. Health care practitioners and administrators will gain practical, important insights into both the science and the art of providing optimal care to this undertreated population."--Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai "Geriatric Depression provides an up-to-date and well-researched discussion of this important topic, in the context of the rapidly evolving health care scene and with reference to DSM-5. Kennedy emphasizes a team approach that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, primary care providers, and nurses. The practical evaluation tools and decision trees will appeal to practitioners."--Judy M. Zarit, PhD, private practice, State College, Pennsylvania "Kennedy has used his long experience as a clinician, investigator, and teacher to produce a book that that is both intellectually stimulating and practical. He has a unique ability to clarify complex concepts related to biological interactions, comorbidity, and psychosocial context, and to arrive at a synthesis that informs evidence-based clinical practice. I expect this book to guide the understanding and care of geriatric depression for many years."--George S. Alexopoulos, MD, Founder and Director, Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry "A timely and practical resource written by an experienced geriatric psychiatrist who has been involved in teaching and training for several decades. This book is appropriate for any mental health provider working with older adults suffering from depression. I also recommend it as a text in geriatric mental health courses. Kennedy helps practitioners and graduate students increase their knowledge and skills related to etiology, pharmacotherapy, suicide risk, evidence-based psychotherapies and other psychosocial interventions, and collaborative care models for treating depression in older adults."--Zvi D. Gellis, PhD, Professor and Director, Center for Mental Health and Aging, School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania -The target audience is mental health professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with late-life depression, but primary care physicians also would benefit. Written by a nationally recognized expert in geriatric psychiatry, it is a welcome addition to the psychiatric literature….This is an outstanding book, written by an expert in geriatric psychiatry. Any clinician who treats older adults needs to be familiar with the material in this superb book. It should be required reading for all psychiatrists and geriatricians.--Doody's Review Service, 10/16/2015Table of Contents1. The Problem of Depression in Late Life 2. What Causes Depression in Late Life and What Makes It Difficult to Treat? 3. Pharmacotherapy 4. Effective Psychotherapies 5. Other Psychosocial Interventions 6. Diet, Supplements, and Exercise 7. Electroconvulsive Therapy 8. Reducing the Risk of Suicide in Late Life 9. Prevention of Depression: Implications for Collaborative Care Epilogue References Index

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Book SynopsisProviding a wealth of practical interventions and activities--all organized within a state-of-the-art modular framework--this invaluable book helps child clinicians expand their cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) toolkits. Going beyond the basics, the authors provide effective ways to engage hard-to-reach clients, address challenging problems, and target particular cognitive and behavioral skills. Fun and productive games, crafts, and other activities are described in step-by-step detail. More than 30 reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also the authors' authoritative introduction to CBT with young patients, Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Second Edition: The Nuts and Bolts.Trade Review"All child therapists should have this book on their shelves. It is written in a candid, user-friendly manner, and is filled with useful resources, such as rating scales that help to capture and quantify the diversity of symptoms in youth, useful downloadable forms, and sample therapist-client dialogues. The information on psychoeducational resources for children and their parents is comprehensive and well organized. The book has a nice balance between the theory of cognitive and behavioral interventions and the practical techniques needed to actually conduct the therapy."--Craig L. Donnelly, MD, Chief, Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Director, Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center"Clearly articulated techniques are illustrated with activities and vignettes that make them come alive. This is one of the few books that address the process of cognitive-behavioral therapy with children, including how to implement the techniques in the context of the child-therapist relationship. I highly recommend this book for graduate courses in child psychotherapy and for practicing professionals seeking creative therapeutic activities and helpful assessment measures to implement with children."--Elizabeth A. Gosch, PhD, ABPP, Director, MS Program in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine"Over the years, Friedberg and his colleagues have filled a gaping hole in the cognitive-behavioral therapy literature by writing innovative and useful guides for child and adolescent therapists. This book is packed with creative, witty, and practical methods, including some that use technologies, like text messaging, that younger clients are likely to favor. The authors helpfully organize the techniques by their purpose and highlight the client ages and clinical problems best served by each. This is one of those rare books that therapists can open at any page to find creative ideas that are immediately useful. If you work with children, adolescents, or families, keep this book on your desk; I predict it will become your most well-thumbed reference."--Christine A. Padesky, PhD, Co-Founder, Center for Cognitive Therapy, Huntington Beach, California"Unlike a 'one-size-fits-all' manual, this book uses a modular approach that illustrates creative, flexible, and empirically supported techniques. This book will change the way you think about cognitive therapy with children, adding a sense of interest, excitement, and playfulness that is too often absent from the literature. There are very few 'how-to' guides in this area and fewer still that are rooted in research evidence and a genuine understanding of cognitive-behavioral theory. Both new and seasoned clinicians will find clear presentations of technique and refreshingly new and appealing approaches to meeting kids' therapy needs."--Ellen Flannery-Schroeder, PhD, ABPP, Director, Clinical Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, University of Rhode Island- A practical, well-written 'toolbox' of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques for children and youth, written for CBT therapists. The authors provide a wide range of CBT tools....What is refreshingly unique about this volume is that the authors have created a modular approach to CBT that can be individualized for each patient. I highly recommend this book for child and adolescent psychiatrists and other mental health professionals practicing CBT with children and youth, especially patients suffering from anxiety who are keen to be treated in a family or group context. --Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 7/17/2009ƒƒ Helpful...accessibly written. --Young Minds Magazine, 2/3/2010Table of Contents1. Beginnings2 .Using Assessment Efficiently3. Psychoeducation4. Behavioral Interventions5. Self-Instructional and Cognitive Restructuring Methods6. Rational Analysis7. Performance, Attainment, and Exposure8. Final Points

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Book SynopsisFrom leading authorities, this treatment planner outlines cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and shows how to tailor the treatment to individual clients' needs. Clinicians get a solid understanding of how sleep is regulated and the factors that promote or hinder optimal sleep. The book describes CBT-I components and discusses how to select and sequence them for particular clients, including those with psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety or depressive disorders. Two chapter-length case examples illustrate the use of a comprehensive case conceptualization as the basis for effective intervention. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes reproducible assessment tools, planning forms, and handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. The American College of Physicians recommends CBT-I as the initial treatment for all adult patients with chronic insomnia disorder.Trade Review"This manual is destined to become a prime tool in the provision of CBT-I. Manber and Carney deftly instruct therapists in the essential sleep medicine and cognitive-behavioral principles that undergird CBT-I. They guide the therapist in assessing and conceptualizing each case in a way that allows for flexible application and can be nicely tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Perhaps most useful are the two case examples used throughout the book to illustrate how CBT-I principles are applied. This book is a 'must' for all clinicians who are new to CBT-I, but even seasoned behavioral sleep medicine specialists will greatly benefit from the experience and wisdom of these two gifted authors."--Donn Posner, PhD, CBSM, Palo Alto VA Healthcare System; former Clinical Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Sleep Disorders Center of Lifespan Hospitals/Rhode Island Hospital "This excellent treatment manual provides a step-by-step approach to treating insomnia, whether it is the main problem or a condition coexisting with another medical or psychiatric disorder. The book is practical, up to date, and evidence based. It provides all the 'nuts and bolts' for efficient and effective intervention."--Charles M. Morin, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director, Sleep Research Center, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Sleep and Its Regulation 3. Behavioral Regulation of Sleep: The Role of Arousal 4. Other Sleep Disorders 5. The Impact of Comorbid Disorders on Sleep and Insomnia 6. Assessment of Insomnia 7. Behavioral Components of CBT-I: Part I 8. Behavioral Components of CBT-I: Part II 9. Addressing Sleep-Related Cognitions 10. Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning 11. Case Example 1: Sophie 12. Case Example 2: Sam 13. General Delivery Issues Appendix A. Therapist Tools Appendix B. Patient Assessment Forms Appendix C. Patient Treatment Forms Appendix D. Further Training and Reading References

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Book SynopsisIllustrated with rich case examples, this widely used practitioner resource and text presents a range of play approaches that facilitate healing in a shorter time frame. Leading play therapists from diverse theoretical orientations show how to tailor brief interventions to each child's needs. Individual, family, and group treatment models are described and clinical guidelines are provided. Chapters demonstrate ways to rapidly build alliances with children, adolescents, and their caregivers; plan treatment for frequently encountered clinical problems; and get the most out of play materials and techniques. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research and clinical developments. *Chapters on additional approaches: Theraplay, combined art and play therapy, Gestalt play therapy, animal-assisted play therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, Floortime, and more. *Chapters on additional clinical problems: grief, sexual behavior problems, and autism spectrum diTrade Review"This book has expanded the knowledge base on short-term play therapy. The third edition addresses additional topics of growing interest to clinicians, such as animal-assisted play therapy. This volume is stimulating reading for all professionals working with children, adolescents, and families, as well as students and faculty in child therapy."--Louise F. Guerney, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies (Emerita), The Pennsylvania State University"This book makes an indisputable case for considering short-term interventions with children and their families. It presents a range of different approaches and theoretical perspectives, including several that have been rather neglected in the play therapy literature. Chapters describe ways to work with a variety of populations who could benefit from play therapy. This would be an outstanding textbook for an advanced play therapy class."--Terry Kottman, PhD, Director, The Encouragement Zone, Cedar Falls, Iowa"I love this book and plan to use it in my class. The third edition is an essential contribution to the literature for play therapists in both clinical mental health and school settings. It includes a broad array of theoretical models to work with many childhood disorders. A 'must have' for play therapists and their students."--Phyllis Post, PhD, Department of Counseling, University of North Carolina at Charlotte "A comprehensive and dynamic resource for working with young people facing critical challenges in today’s world. Short-term approaches are particularly salient for professionals in schools or agencies that prioritize time-limited interventions. Written from a place of experience and sensitivity to the nuances of doing play therapy, this book offers insightful, practical examples within a strong literature-based context. It is ideal for a stand-alone course in counseling young people, for an advanced skills course, or as a 'go-to' resource for professionals."--Laurie A. Carlson, PhD, Counseling and Career Development Program, Colorado State University-This book provides the reader with a variety of adaptations that can be made to shorten play therapy for specific populations….Any clinician interested in play therapy would be able to find a few chapters that pertained to a population of interest or specific theoretical orientation….Almost any clinician who frequently utilizes play therapy could find ways to easily implement strategies from the book to effectively treat and shorten the therapy process. In a culture where no one ever seems to feel like they have enough time, this could be seen as very useful for families with children in therapy….Offers effective ideas, resources, and specific interventions for integrating play into therapeutic work with children.--Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 5/31/2017ƒƒKaduson and Schaefer bring together an impressive group of authors who cover a wide range of play therapy venues. Accordingly, readers are provided multiple and varied theoretical models and ways to apply them in practice....A 'must' for both clinicians working with children and families, and for faculty instructing those who will do so in the future. (on the first edition)--Families in Society, 3/9/2015ƒƒThis volume offers a great service to professionals who desire effective responses to the clinical demands of treating children and their families....The book thoroughly describes treatment interventions....While the book is designed for the professional who has a working knowledge of various theoretical frameworks, it is thorough enough to be used by a beginning clinician.. (on the first edition)--Social Work With Groups, 3/9/2015Table of ContentsI. Individual Play Therapy 1. Release Play Therapy for Children with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Heidi Gerard Kaduson 2. Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy for Children with Anxiety and Phobias, Meena Dasari & Susan M. Knell 3. Theraplay: The Use of Structured Play Therapy to Enhance Attachment in Children, Evangeline Munns 4. Short-Term Play Therapy for Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Scott Riviere 5. Short-Term Trauma Resolution by Combining Art and Play Therapy for Children, Terry Pifalo & Sarah Hamil 6. Short-Term Gestalt Play Therapy for Grieving Children, Violet Oaklander 7. Solution-Focused Sandtray Therapy for Children, Elizabeth R. Taylor 8. Short-Term Animal-Assisted Play Therapy for Children, Risë VanFleet & Tracie Faa-Thompson 9. Short-Term Play Therapy for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, Paris Goodyear-Brown & Amy Frew II. Family Play Therapy 10. Child-Parent Relationship Therapy to Reduce Problem Behaviors in Children, Kimberly M. Jayne & Garry L. Landreth 11. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Oppositional/Defiant Behaviors, Susan G. Timmer, Anthony J. Urquiza, & Sharon Rea Zone 12. The DIR®/Floortime™ Model of Parent Training for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Esther B. Hess 13. Short-Term Play Therapy for Adoptive Families: Overcoming Trauma, Facilitating Adjustment, and Strengthening Attachment with Filial Therapy, Risë VanFleet III. Group Play Therapy 14. Directive Group Play Therapy for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Norma Leben 15. Integrated Play Groups® for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Pamela Wolfberg Index

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Book SynopsisWhen you are showered with attention, it can feel incredibly romantic and can blind you to hints of problems ahead. But what happens when attentiveness becomes domination? In some relationships, the desire to control leads to jealousy, gaslighting, threats, micromanaging--even physical violence. If you or someone you care about are trapped in a web of coercive control, this book provides answers, hope, and a way out. Lisa Aronson Fontes draws on both professional expertise and personal experience to help you: *Recognize controlling behaviors of all kinds. *Understand why this destructive pattern occurs. *Determine whether you are in danger and if your partner can change. *Protect yourself and your kids. *Find the support and resources you need. *Take action to improve or end your relationship. *Regain your freedom and independence.Trade Review"I wish I'd had this book in my youth, when I was the victim of coercion that whittled away at my self-esteem. This book should be in every women's center, police station, and therapist's office. It cuts through the jargon, gets to the heart of the matter, and provides tools of liberation."--Magdalena Gómez, author of Shameless Woman "The first comprehensive guide to overcoming coercive control. Dr. Fontes provides simple tools to assess your own or a loved one's relationship and offers practical steps to getting free, illustrated with real-life stories. The writing is sharp and evocative and the research is impeccable. A path-breaking work."--Evan Stark, PhD, MSW, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University School of Public Affairs"An essential read in the #MeToo era. Domestic abuse is not just about physical abuse--it is about power and control, the dynamics of which are not always visible to others. Dr. Fontes makes the invisible visible through case studies and gives practical advice to spot the red flags. An empowering book highlighting that there is life after abuse."--Laura Richards, MSc, founder, Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, United Kingdom; co-host, Real Crime Profile podcast "Dr. Fontes makes the dynamics of coercive control understandable to everyone. In plain language and with clear examples, she describes the tactics of domineering individuals and their effects on victims. Dr. Fontes is particularly thoughtful about including diverse couples and families. After reading this book, no one will be able to ask, 'Why does she stay?'"--Juan Carlos Areán, Director, National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities "This book reveals hidden dimensions behind relationships where one partner is controlled by the other. Dr. Fontes explains the dynamics of coercive control and deciphers the pattern so we can all understand it. Read this book and reclaim your life."--Rabbi Efraim Eisen, marriage, family, and child therapist, Amherst, Massachusetts "This book is gripping and nuanced. It will be extremely helpful to anyone grappling with issues of coercive control. As a therapist with decades of experience, and a person who has been in coercive relationships, I learned a great deal. The stories of women and men from wide-ranging backgrounds pulled me in deeply. Complex, profound ideas are expressed in easy-to-read language. A 'must-have' resource!"--Janine Roberts, EdD, past president, American Family Therapy Academy "Fontes's writing is clear and vividly illustrated with real-life stories from her decades of work helping abuse victims become survivors. Invisible Chains is a hopeful book that shows a way out of coercive control relationships and illustrates the promise of healing and recovery."--Jeffrey L. Edleson, PhD, Dean and Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley "This powerful and informative resource delivers essential information in a nonjudgmental and sensitive manner. People who work in the legal and criminal justice systems need this book to help keep victims and their children safe. The book is easy to read, but in no way simplistic. I will be placing a copy of this book in our office library as a resource for our attorneys and advocates."--Ismael R. Ozanne, Dane County District Attorney, Madison, Wisconsin"There are illustrations throughout the book, providing insight into the spectra of behaviors that vary from supportive through questionable to outright abusive. The author has included one- and two-sentence sidebars on many pages, so that a reader can leaf through the book and quickly find issues of interest to read in detail. Although the book is written in a linear fashion, the sidebars make it possible to jump around….Some of the best material in the book reflects the author's willingness to include dynamics that are seldom directly addressed in examinations of domestic violence….Fontes empowers readers by providing questionnaires for assessment of controlling relationships and lethality, as well as determination of victims' coping strategies….People trying to make sense of difficult or isolated relationships will find this book useful to explain what is happening to them, their relatives, or their friends. The vignettes throughout the book make it very readable. Although the concept of coercive control might not be familiar to some readers, this book clarifies what it is and provides practical advice for escaping from it."--PsycCRITIQUES, 1/11/2016"Excellent for people who are under someone's coercive control or know someone who might be. The book is also recommended for those who have the opportunity to help victims in their work such as therapists, lawyers, and police officers. (starred review)."--Library Journal, 4/1/2015 "This comprehensive, exceptionally helpful guide to coercive relationships will enable readers to identify abusive patterns, determine safe responses, and plan exit strategies. Fontes (Interviewing Clients across Cultures) has a doctorate in counseling psychology and is an expert in family and domestic violence. Her expertise comes out in every page as she outlines problem behaviors and presents multiple options (leaving, defining new boundaries, determining how to safely stay in a relationship) in a non-judgmental but pragmatic fashion….Fontes has a firm command of both the explanations and descriptions of coercive behavior, as well as how people in such relationships can extricate themselves. An eminently readable book….Readers who want to check their own relationships or keep an eye out for their loved ones will find this to be a fascinating, disturbing read."--Publisher's Weekly, 3/23/2015"This comprehensive, exceptionally helpful guide to coercive relationships will enable readers to identify abusive patterns, determine safe responses, and plan exit strategies. Fontes (Interviewing Clients across Cultures) has a doctorate in counseling psychology and is an expert in family and domestic violence. Her expertise comes out in every page as she outlines problem behaviors and presents multiple options (leaving, defining new boundaries, determining how to safely stay in a relationship) in a non-judgmental but pragmatic fashion….Fontes has a firm command of both the explanations and descriptions of coercive behavior, as well as how people in such relationships can extricate themselves. An eminently readable book….Readers who want to check their own relationships or keep an eye out for their loved ones will find this to be a fascinating, disturbing read."--Publisher's Weekly, 3/23/2015Table of ContentsContents About This BookI. What Is Coercive Control? 1. Introduction to Coercive Control 2. Controlling BehaviorsII. Why Coercive Control Happens 3. Why Some Men Control Their Partners in This Way 4. Why Some Women Get and Stay InvolvedIII. Coercive Control In Specific Populations 5. Different Gender Arrangements and Coercive Control 6. Teenage Victims of Coercive ControlIV. Ending Coercive Control 7. Are You Being Victimized? 8. Are You Staying? Expecting Change? 9. Ending the Relationship 10. Feeling Like Yourself Again: Recovering from Coercive Control 11. If Someone You Care About Is Being Victimized by Coercive Control 12. Conclusion Resources

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Book SynopsisDo you wish you could recall the names of people you just met? What if birthdays, important errands, and online passwords rarely slipped your mind? Psychologist Robert Madigan is an expert in the memory arts--practical, proven methods for improving the ability to retain and use information. Like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it's important to exercise memory in simple ways every day. That's where this science-based guide can help. Dr. Madigan explains how memory works and presents innovative mnemonic devices and visualization techniques that will help you sharpen your mental skills; avoid embarrassing lapses; and remember faces, appointments, facts, numbers, lists, and much more. Reclaim your brain--this book shows how.Trade Review"Anyone interested in how memory works--and what can be done to enhance our capabilities and offset our limitations--should run out and buy this book. Dr. Madigan has achieved a difficult combination: writing a book that is accessible and lively, but that also is based on research. He provides an engaging account of the 2,000-plus-year history of memory enhancement techniques and a step-by-step, how-to-do-it guide for readers who want to learn those techniques."--Robert A. Bjork, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Psychology, UCLA "A very readable, accessible 'owner’s manual.' Should we care about memory in this age of smart phones and mobile computing? Yes! Dr. Madigan engages with contemporary technology throughout the book and shows why it is still important to stay mentally fit. Many lapses we might blame on a 'poor memory' actually result from not using memory in ways that work. Exercises help readers apply the principles explained in each chapter--and experience the benefits."--Catherine Fritz, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Northampton, United Kingdom "I had the privilege of learning the memory arts firsthand from Dr. Madigan. The techniques he taught our class helped me excel in school and beyond. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for the challenge and satisfaction of maximizing his or her mental capacity, or aspires to be independent of external memory aids. Prepare to be amazed by what your brain can do!"--Benjamin Kelley, DO, resident ENT surgeon, Detroit Medical Center "This book is unique in combining up-to-date scholarship, the insights of generations of memory experts, and powerful techniques to help you improve your own memory. The structure and writing style make the book easy and enjoyable to read. Even in an age when we can rapidly access facts from the Internet, there are many ways that developing better memory skills through practice can help us function more successfully."--Peter Morris, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), Lancaster University, United KingdomTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Art and Science of Memory I. The Basics 1. Four Ways of Remembering 2. Working Memory: It's Short-Term Memory and More 3. Attention: "The Secret of Good Memory" 4. How Dragons Make Strong Memories 5. How We Recall Memories II. Memory Applications 6. Paths to Better Memory 7. Remembering Names 8. Remembering to Remember 9. Remembering Facts 10. Remembering Numbers 11. Remembering Skills 12. Remembering Life 13. The PARIS Mnemonics 14. The Memory Palace 15. Mindsets and Memory Notes

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Book SynopsisIllustrating the whats, whys, and how-tos of the leading evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, this unique volume is organized around in-depth cases. A range of therapies are represented in sections covering behavioral, cognitive, affect-based, relational, and integrative approaches. Each section opens with an instructive overview by the editor. The expert contributors show what their techniques look like in action with patients struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and related problems. Cases cover the entire process of treatment and include therapist-patient dialogues. The essential role of assessment in treatment planning and progress monitoring is highlighted, with detailed descriptions of relevant instruments and procedures.Trade Review"This outstanding casebook fills an important gap in the literature. It offers both a comprehensive account of the leading contemporary evidence-based treatments for eating disorders and an 'in-the-trenches' description (including session transcripts) of how to actually conduct them. Each chapter illustrates the use of objective measures to track symptom changes over the course of treatment. The contributors are expert clinician-researchers, and the cases are written in an engaging style. An excellent resource for trainees and experienced therapists alike."--Debra L. Safer, MD, ABPN, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine "A practical guide for students and practitioners seeking to expand their base of clinical knowledge. This book offers the unique opportunity to receive clear, concise instructions for implementing a diverse range of eating disorder interventions. The contributors are leading proponents of each approach."--Michael Strober, PhD, ABPP, Resnick Endowed Professor of Eating Disorders and Psychiatry, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles "In this exceptional volume, prominent authorities in the field of eating disorders illustrate their distinct approaches to treatment. The cases show in detail how to assess and treat eating disorders. Clinicians can learn to deliver treatment effectively--including what to say and do--no matter which treatment approach they choose. Based on an empirical foundation, this book will be invaluable to mental health practitioners."--Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Psychology, Massachusetts General Hospital "This innovative book provides a unique integration of clinical techniques, treatment description, and in-depth case material. The chapters provide comprehensive information, enabling the reader to understand not only the content of each psychotherapeutic approach, but also how to implement the interventions. Notably, chapter authors are experts in both established and emerging evidence-based eating disorder treatments. Eloquently written, this casebook is an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, trainees, and students in the field of eating disorders. It is a significant, invaluable contribution."--Carol B. Peterson, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School -This book offers numerous insights for therapists….The extensive use of excerpts from clinical practice (from both actual and composite client sessions) bring the chapters to life in a way that allows the reader to experience how the interventions may be used in practice….I found this book informative and constructive in thinking about how I might develop my clinical work with clients presenting with eating disorders. Each chapter is well referenced and offers enough depth of description to allow the practitioner to take something away to use in his or her own practice….This is a well-presented and information-packed book for anyone interested in working effectively with clients presenting with eating disorders.--Private Practice, 7/1/2016Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction, Heather Thompson-Brenner I. Behavioral Approaches Introduction to Part I, Heather Thompson-Brenner 1. Overcoming Fear of Eating: Exposure and Response Prevention for Anorexia Nervosa, Deborah R. Glasofer, Anne Marie Albano, H. Blair Simpson, & Joanna E. Steinglass 2. Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents, Angela Celio Doyle & Daniel Le Grange II. Cognitive Approaches Introduction to Part II: Cognitive Approaches, Heather Thompson-Brenner 3. Enhancing Motivation via Text Messaging: An Adaptation of Motivational Interviewing for Eating Disorders, Rebecca M. Shingleton, Tibor P. Palfai, & Heather Thompson-Brenner 4. Cognitive Remediation Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Alison M. Darcy, Kathleen K. Fitzpatrick, & James Lock III. Affect-Based Approaches Introduction to Part III, Heather Thompson-Brenner & Alice Lowy 5. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Bulimia Nervosa, Susanne Lunn, Stig Poulsen, & Sarah I. F. Daniel 6. Emotion Acceptance Behavior Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Jennifer E. Wildes, Marsha D. Marcus, & Elizabeth B. McCabe IV. Relational Approaches Introduction to Part IV, Heather Thompson-Brenner & Alice Lowy 7. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders and the Prevention of Excess Weight Gain, Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, Lauren B. Shomaker, Jami F. Young, & Denise E. Wilfley 8. Integrating Couple-Based Interventions into the Treatment of Adult Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Example of UCAN, Melanie S. Fischer, Jennifer S. Kirby, Thomas J. Raney, Donald H. Baucom, & Cynthia M. Bulik V. Integrative Approaches Introduction to Part V, Heather Thompson-Brenner 9. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Night Eating Syndrome, Jennifer D. Lundgren, Kelly C. Allison 10. Enhanced, Broad Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Complex Bulimia Nervosa, Heather Thompson-Brenner, Rebecca M. Shingleton, Dana A. Satir, & Elizabeth M. Pratt 11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa and Major Depressive Disorder, Kay Segal, Lindsey A. Ohler, Kalina Eneva, & Eunice Chen 12. Adolescent-Focused Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Kathleen Kara Fitzpatrick, Renee Rienecke Hoste, James Lock, & Daniel Le Grange

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Book SynopsisPeer support and social relationships have a tremendous influence on development, motivation, and achievement for all students, including struggling learners and those with disabilities. This highly practical book is one of the few resources available to guide classroom teachers and special educators in the application of peer-assisted instructional strategies in grades K-12. Expert contributors describe evidence-based approaches for building students' skills in reading, writing, math, and other content areas, as well as social competence and executive functioning. Sample lessons and more than a dozen reproducible tools are provided. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Edited and written by leading scholars, this book not only makes a compelling case for why peers should be a central element in any teaching strategy, but also shows how to make it happen. This is an extraordinary resource for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. In a word, it’s a masterpiece!"--Donald D. Deshler, PhD, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education, University of Kansas "The Power of Peers in the Classroom pulls together the very best of what works for engaging peers in the social lives and learning of students with disabilities. This compelling book outlines practical pathways educators can use to draw upon the most widely available--and often most effective--source of natural support in schools. These approaches are also promising in their impact on the peers who get involved--the opportunities they receive to get to know and learn alongside their classmates with disabilities can have a lasting influence on their attitudes, expectations, and future pathways.”--Erik Carter, PhD, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University "An invaluable resource for classroom teachers in K-12 who are preparing their students to be college and career ready. The in-depth, research-based instructional strategies relate directly to teaching students to collaboratively problem-solve, support each other in the learning process, and accomplish goals together. Teachers will take away an understanding of why each strategy works and how to put it to use in their classrooms and daily lesson planning. Harnessing the power of peers will increase students' achievement in the classroom and in life--just what every teacher hopes for."--Barbara Friedlander, teacher and professional development leader, Montgomery County, Maryland -Table of Contents1. Executive Function and Peer Mentoring: Fostering Metacognitive Awareness, Effort, and Academic Success, Lynn Meltzer, Michael Greschler, Katelyn Kurkul, & Wendy Stacey 2. Peer Interactions in the Content Areas: Using Differentiated Instruction Strategies, Kelley S. Regan, Anya S. Evmenova, Margo A. Mastropieri, & Thomas E. Scruggs 3. “Thank You for Helping Me Write a Better Paper”: Peer Support in Learning to Write, Anne Mong Cramer & Linda H. Mason 4. Using Collaborative Strategic Reading to Promote Student Discourse, Karla Scornavacco, Brooke Moore, Alison Boardman, Cristin Jensen Lasser, Pamela Buckley, & Janette K. Klingner 5. Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies to Improve Students' Word Recognition and Reading Comprehension, Devin M. Kearns, Douglas Fuchs, Lynn S. Fuchs, Kristen L. McMaster, & Laura Saenz 6. Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies in Mathematics, Sarah R. Powell & Lynn S. Fuchs 7. Maximizing the Benefits of Working Cooperativelywith Peers, Kimber L. Wilkerson & Jenna L. Lequia 8. Peer-Supported Instruction for English Learners, Cara Richards-Tutor, Terese Aceves, & Colleen Reutebuch 9. The Power of Preschool Peers to Influence Social Outcomes for Children with Special Needs, Phillip S.Strain & Edward H. Bovey II

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Book SynopsisPeer support and social relationships have a tremendous influence on development, motivation, and achievement for all students, including struggling learners and those with disabilities. This highly practical book is one of the few resources available to guide classroom teachers and special educators in the application of peer-assisted instructional strategies in grades K-12. Expert contributors describe evidence-based approaches for building students' skills in reading, writing, math, and other content areas, as well as social competence and executive functioning. Sample lessons and more than a dozen reproducible tools are provided. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Edited and written by leading scholars, this book not only makes a compelling case for why peers should be a central element in any teaching strategy, but also shows how to make it happen. This is an extraordinary resource for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. In a word, it’s a masterpiece!"--Donald D. Deshler, PhD, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education, University of Kansas "The Power of Peers in the Classroom pulls together the very best of what works for engaging peers in the social lives and learning of students with disabilities. This compelling book outlines practical pathways educators can use to draw upon the most widely available--and often most effective--source of natural support in schools. These approaches are also promising in their impact on the peers who get involved--the opportunities they receive to get to know and learn alongside their classmates with disabilities can have a lasting influence on their attitudes, expectations, and future pathways.”--Erik Carter, PhD, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University "An invaluable resource for classroom teachers in K-12 who are preparing their students to be college and career ready. The in-depth, research-based instructional strategies relate directly to teaching students to collaboratively problem-solve, support each other in the learning process, and accomplish goals together. Teachers will take away an understanding of why each strategy works and how to put it to use in their classrooms and daily lesson planning. Harnessing the power of peers will increase students' achievement in the classroom and in life--just what every teacher hopes for."--Barbara Friedlander, teacher and professional development leader, Montgomery County, Maryland -Table of Contents1. Executive Function and Peer Mentoring: Fostering Metacognitive Awareness, Effort, and Academic Success, Lynn Meltzer, Michael Greschler, Katelyn Kurkul, & Wendy Stacey 2. Peer Interactions in the Content Areas: Using Differentiated Instruction Strategies, Kelley S. Regan, Anya S. Evmenova, Margo A. Mastropieri, & Thomas E. Scruggs 3. “Thank You for Helping Me Write a Better Paper”: Peer Support in Learning to Write, Anne Mong Cramer & Linda H. Mason 4. Using Collaborative Strategic Reading to Promote Student Discourse, Karla Scornavacco, Brooke Moore, Alison Boardman, Cristin Jensen Lasser, Pamela Buckley, & Janette K. Klingner 5. Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies to Improve Students' Word Recognition and Reading Comprehension, Devin M. Kearns, Douglas Fuchs, Lynn S. Fuchs, Kristen L. McMaster, & Laura Saenz 6. Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies in Mathematics, Sarah R. Powell & Lynn S. Fuchs 7. Maximizing the Benefits of Working Cooperativelywith Peers, Kimber L. Wilkerson & Jenna L. Lequia 8. Peer-Supported Instruction for English Learners, Cara Richards-Tutor, Terese Aceves, & Colleen Reutebuch 9. The Power of Preschool Peers to Influence Social Outcomes for Children with Special Needs, Phillip S.Strain & Edward H. Bovey II

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Book SynopsisEducators and school psychologists throughout the country are working with growing numbers of English language learners (ELLs), but often feel unprepared to help these students excel. This highly informative book presents evidence-based strategies for promoting proficiency in academic English and improving outcomes in a response-to-intervention (RTI) framework. Illustrated with a detailed case example, the book describes best practices for working with K-5 ELLs in all stages of RTI: universal screening, progress monitoring, data collection, decision making, and intensifying instruction. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes more than two dozen reproducible worksheets. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"This book has unique value for any educator or school striving to provide the most effective instruction for ELLs. Within an RTI framework, the authors provide excellent contextual and demographic information, practical recommendations, user-friendly worksheets, and many case examples--all cohesively integrated in a way that will surely assist current and future educators’ efforts to best serve ELLs."--John C. Begeny, PhD, Department of Psychology, North Carolina State University "Albers and Martinez help fill a large gap in the literature with this timely and important book. Writing in an approachable manner, the authors provide insightful information that will be highly useful to practitioners and students. The book includes step-by-step guidance for professionals aiming to provide equitable and research-based services to ELLs. It will be a welcome addition as a text in graduate programs in school psychology and special education."--Bryn Harris, PhD, NCSP, School of Education and Human Development, University of Colorado Denver "This comprehensive book will be a go-to manual for school practitioners looking for guidance around implementing linguistically responsive tiered instruction and supports for ELLs. The readable, easy-to-understand format is enhanced by case examples and resources. Albers and Martinez underscore the value of leveraging alterable variables--such as the curriculum, instruction, and environment--to close the gap between ELLs and native English speakers."--Caroline Racine Gilles, PhD, Director of Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Madison (Wisconsin) Metropolitan School District -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Who Are These ELLs? Foundations, Demographics, and Outcomes 3. Understanding RTI and How It Will Help Your ELLs Succeed 4. The Critical Variable: Academic Language Proficiency and Its Impact on Students Learning English as a Second Language 5. Best Practices in Assessment and Interaction for ELLs at Tier 1 6. Monitoring Progress, Determining Growth Rates, and Intensifying Instruction for ELLs at Tiers 2 and 3 7. Special Education Referral and Evaluation Consideration for ELLs Who Have Not Responded to Instruction and Intervention 8. Next Steps: Conclusions and Directions for the Future

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Book SynopsisSchools often resort to ineffective, punitive interventions for the 10% of K-8 students whose challenging behavior interferes with their own and their classmates' learning. This book fills a crucial need by describing ways to provide meaningful supports to students with disruptive behavior disorders. Prominent authority Frank M. Gresham weaves together current research, assessment and intervention guidelines, and illustrative case studies. He reviews a broad range of evidence-based practices and offers recommendations for selecting, implementing, and evaluating them within a multi-tiered framework. Coverage includes school- and home-based approaches, multicomponent programs, prevention strategies, and social skills training.Trade Review"Serving the needs of children with disruptive behavior disorders is a major challenge for schools today. All readers, regardless of their professional training, will treasure this book. As he has done throughout his career, Gresham writes clearly and comprehensively about best practices. The singular focus on disruptive behavior disorders ensures complete coverage of etiology, assessment, treatment, and prevention. As a text, this book is equally well suited for special education and school psychology courses; instructors will find the 'Case Study Applications for Best Practices' especially useful. "--J. Ron Nelson, PhD, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska–Lincoln "Gresham is a top leader in the field of emotional and behavioral disorders, and his experience and expertise are evident in this highly useful volume. The book offers a concise, practical, and thorough presentation of key issues in supporting positive outcomes for students with disruptive behavior disorders. The case studies concretely illustrate how to identify students with disruptive behavior disorders at the first sign of concern, and how to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies, practices, and programs within multi-tiered systems of support that are comprehensive and integrated."--Kathleen Lynne Lane, PhD, BCBA-D, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas "This outstanding book is unlike anything I have seen in my 40-plus years of working with school-related behavior disorders. It meets a glaring need for a roadmap for assessment and intervention with this very at-risk and underserved student group. Gresham's knowledge of causal factors, intervention procedures, and assessment methods is unparalleled. Readers will emerge with a superb understanding of ways to improve the life chances of students with disruptive behavior disorders and meaningfully involve school staff and parents in the process."--Hill M. Walker, PhD, Department of Special Education and Clinical Services (Emeritus), University of Oregon; Senior Scientist, Oregon Research Institute "Gresham provides a comprehensive perspective on the multifaceted issues involved in understanding and managing disruptive behavior disorders. The book describes evidence-based practices ranging from prevention and screening to tertiary-level interventions and in-home strategies for parents. This is an ideal resource for practitioners and educators who work directly in classroom settings with diverse learners. It should certainly be a required text for courses focused on school psychological services, school mental health, and multi-tiered systems of support for students experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges in schools."--Katina M. Lambros, PhD, BCBA-D, School Psychology Program, San Diego State University -Dr. Gresham's book provides a comprehensive study of the etiology of disruptive behavior disorders, and discusses their multi-faceted and complex origins, including both 'within child' and environmental influences….The book provides a useful and structured discussion of evidence-based practice in meeting the needs of children whose behavior can be overwhelming for many school systems….At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the main points, which is helpful given the level of detail in the book and the numerous references for research, published programs, interventions, ideas, and psychological theories.--Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 1/14/2016Table of Contents1. Characteristics, Correlates, Causes, and Outcomes of Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Youth 2. Evaluating, Selecting, and Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in School Contexts: Key Issues and Recommendations 3. Evidence-Based Assessment Strategies: Screening, Identification, Progress Monitoring, and Outcomes 4. Issues and Guidelines in Implementing Interventions 5. Evidence-Based School Interventions: A Multi-Tiered Approach 6. Evidence-Based Home Interventions 7. Evidence-Based Multicomponent Interventions 8. Primary Prevention Strategies 9. Replacement Behavior Training Strategies 10. Case Study Applications for Best Practices with Kelsey Hartman and Rachel Olinger Steeves References

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Book SynopsisDesigned for busy teachers and other school-based professionals, this book presents step-by-step guidelines for implementing seven highly effective strategies to improve classroom management and instructional delivery. These key low-intensity strategies are grounded in the principles of positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS), and are easy to integrate into routine teaching practice. Chapters discuss exactly how to use each strategy to decrease disruptive behavior and enhance student engagement and achievement. Checklists for success are provided, together with concise reviews of the evidence base and ways to measure outcomes. Illustrative case examples span the full K-12 grade range. Reproducible intervention tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also Managing Challenging Behaviors in Schools, by Kathleen Lynn Lane et al., which shows how these key strategies fit into a broader framework of prevention and intervention.Trade Review"If you’re looking for a resource that can maximize your ability to manage challenging behavior in the classroom, then you should get this book. It presents strategies that are carefully selected, empirically supported, organized within a prevention-based systems approach, and presented in a user-friendly format. Supporting research for each strategy is presented and suggestions are provided for determining if the strategy is working, is being implemented with integrity, and could be modified to enhance effects. Lane et al. do a wonderful job of linking effective behavior management to improvements in school climate and the delivery of effective instruction."--George Sugai, PhD, Professor and Carole J. Neag Endowed Chair, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut "Pardon me while I stand up and applaud! This book fills a void in the educational community by focusing on low-intensity, teacher-delivered supports, with a focus on Tier 1 primary prevention efforts. As a practitioner, I found the book practical, engaging, and easy to read. The examples and implementation checklists enhanced my understanding of the practices. This is an exceptional resource for classroom teachers, professional learning communities, and those providing mentoring or coaching to teachers. Lane and her colleagues consistently publish cutting-edge research-to-practice guides that practitioners highly value."--Lisa Powers, PhD, Coordinator in Planning and Development, Special School District of St. Louis County, Missouri "Lane and her colleagues share seven useful and effective strategies for supporting student behavior in the classroom: opportunities to respond, behavior-specific praise, active supervision, instructional feedback, high-probability requests, precorrection, and instructional choice. For each strategy, the book highlights how to use it, summarizes key empirical studies, and shares practical tips for implementation. The strategies are grounded in the authors' comprehensive, integrated, three-tiered prevention model."--Brandi Simonsen, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut "This book is a rich resource for teachers, administrators, and technical assistance providers who hope to create a nurturing, engaging culture of learning. The volume serves as a step-by-step implementation guide to evidence-based behavior management strategies that can be applied immediately in any educational setting. The content is easy to digest and offers detailed guidance for strategy execution, along with the tools needed to monitor and adjust the fidelity of implementation. This is a rare and impressive contribution to the field that is certain to shape teacher practice and promote positive student outcomes."--Amy Henry, MA, education consultant, Michigan Department of Education -This book would be extremely helpful in assisting a school social worker in understanding a multitude of classroom-based strategies that can reduce school behavior problems, increase student social skills, and reinforce academic success.--School Social Work Journal, 04/01/2016Table of Contents1. Teacher-Level Strategies to Manage Behavior and Support Instruction: An Overview 2. A Look at Increasing Opportunities to Respond 3. A Look at Behavior-Specific Praise 4. A Look at Active Supervision 5. A Look at Instructional Feedback 6. A Look at High-Probability Request Sequences 7. A Look at Precorrection 8. A Look at Instructional Choice 9. Tips for Success: A Few Closing Thoughts References

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Book SynopsisThis highly practical book has helped thousands of clinicians make the most of limited resources to support children and families struggling with chronic, multiple adversities. Trauma systems therapy (TST) is grounded in cutting-edge research on traumatic stress and child development. It provides a roadmap for integrating individualized treatment with services at the home, school, and community levels. Effective assessment and intervention strategies are accompanied by vivid case material and reproducible worksheets and 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. (First edition title: Collaborative Treatment of Traumatized Children and Teens.) New to This Edition *Restructured to reflect significant conceptual and clinical advances. *Even more clinician friendly: increased emphasis on practical aspects of assessment and treatment. *Chapter on organizational planningTrade Review"A marvelous, practical, integrative guide for all those who work to help traumatized kids. Based on a thorough understanding of the underlying biological, social, and attachment issues, this book confronts the realities of children's and families' lives and the awesome obstacles that providers face. TST offers a comprehensive way to deliver effective services and reorganize often-broken systems of care. This approach not only will facilitate healing, but also will help prevent practitioner burnout and the wasteful use of resources. I love the energy behind this work!"--Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, Founder and President, Trauma Research Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts "The second edition of this important book reflects the essence of what it takes to provide excellent trauma treatment. Everything in this volume makes complete sense, especially with regard to understanding and assessing the traumatized child's survival-in-the-moment states. Recommendations for planning treatment and integrating services are clear and concise. Readers will find this a valuable resource for developing comprehensive services for children and families exposed to traumatic life events."--Anthony P. Mannarino, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital and Drexel University College of Medicine "Building on the strengths of their first edition, the authors have incorporated innovations from successful adopters of TST. This treatment model tackles multiple real-world challenges to thoroughly assess traumatized children and their families and social environments. Interventions targeting both the impact of trauma and the barriers to care in the environment take into consideration key principles of neurobiology, child development, and family systems, as well as the evidence base for treating child traumatic stress. The book includes a full set of therapeutic activities and reproducible assessment tools and worksheets. The new chapter on organizational planning and implementation facilitates adoption of this unique model of integrated care."--Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Duke University School of Medicine -Table of Contents1. Introduction to TST I. Foundations 2. Survival Circuits 3. The Regulation of Survival-in-the-Moment States 4. The Social Environment and the Services System 5. Safety Signals II. Getting Started 6. Ten Treatment Principles 7. The Treatment Team 8. Organizing Your Program III. Doing TST 9. Assessment 10. Treatment Planning 11. Ready–Set–Go 12. Safety-Focused Treatment 13. Regulation-Focused Treatment 14. Beyond Trauma Treatment 15. Psychopharmacology IV. Improving TST 16. Democratizing TST 17. Extending TST Beyond Trauma 18. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis highly practical book has helped thousands of clinicians make the most of limited resources to support children and families struggling with chronic, multiple adversities. Trauma systems therapy (TST) is grounded in cutting-edge research on traumatic stress and child development. It provides a roadmap for integrating individualized treatment with services at the home, school, and community levels. Effective assessment and intervention strategies are accompanied by vivid case material and reproducible worksheets and 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. (First edition title: Collaborative Treatment of Traumatized Children and Teens.) New to This Edition *Restructured to reflect significant conceptual and clinical advances. *Even more clinician friendly: increased emphasis on practical aspects of assessment and treatment. *Chapter on organizational planningTrade Review"A marvelous, practical, integrative guide for all those who work to help traumatized kids. Based on a thorough understanding of the underlying biological, social, and attachment issues, this book confronts the realities of children's and families' lives and the awesome obstacles that providers face. TST offers a comprehensive way to deliver effective services and reorganize often-broken systems of care. This approach not only will facilitate healing, but also will help prevent practitioner burnout and the wasteful use of resources. I love the energy behind this work!"--Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, Founder and President, Trauma Research Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts "The second edition of this important book reflects the essence of what it takes to provide excellent trauma treatment. Everything in this volume makes complete sense, especially with regard to understanding and assessing the traumatized child's survival-in-the-moment states. Recommendations for planning treatment and integrating services are clear and concise. Readers will find this a valuable resource for developing comprehensive services for children and families exposed to traumatic life events."--Anthony P. Mannarino, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital and Drexel University College of Medicine "Building on the strengths of their first edition, the authors have incorporated innovations from successful adopters of TST. This treatment model tackles multiple real-world challenges to thoroughly assess traumatized children and their families and social environments. Interventions targeting both the impact of trauma and the barriers to care in the environment take into consideration key principles of neurobiology, child development, and family systems, as well as the evidence base for treating child traumatic stress. The book includes a full set of therapeutic activities and reproducible assessment tools and worksheets. The new chapter on organizational planning and implementation facilitates adoption of this unique model of integrated care."--Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Duke University School of Medicine -Table of Contents1. Introduction to TST I. Foundations 2. Survival Circuits 3. The Regulation of Survival-in-the-Moment States 4. The Social Environment and the Services System 5. Safety Signals II. Getting Started 6. Ten Treatment Principles 7. The Treatment Team 8. Organizing Your Program III. Doing TST 9. Assessment 10. Treatment Planning 11. Ready–Set–Go 12. Safety-Focused Treatment 13. Regulation-Focused Treatment 14. Beyond Trauma Treatment 15. Psychopharmacology IV. Improving TST 16. Democratizing TST 17. Extending TST Beyond Trauma 18. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThoroughly covering the why and how of validity testing with children and adolescents, this book is edited and written by leaders in the field. Feigning or noncredible effort during psychological and neuropsychological assessments can have considerable repercussions for diagnosis, treatment, and use of resources. Practical guidance is provided for detecting and managing noncredible responding, including vivid case material. The reasons that children may feign during testing are also explored. Along with information relevant to all assessment settings, the book features specific chapters on educational, medical, sport-related, forensic, and Social Security Disability contexts.Trade Review"This much-needed volume makes the case that validity testing must now be considered an essential component of child psychological assessments. Experts in this growing field of study summarize what is known about feigning and malingering in a variety of child clinical settings and provide indispensable guidance for practitioners. Congratulations to Kirkwood for bringing together state-of-the-art research and clinical practices. Recommended for clinicians, researchers, and students in disciplines where psychological assessment of children is a core activity, including clinical child and school psychology, neuropsychology, and forensic child psychology."--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine "This groundbreaking volume is an authoritative desk reference for clinicians and researchers that ushers in the nascent era of child and adolescent validity testing. Kirkwood presents a superb synthesis of knowledge that should be added to the syllabus of every graduate-level course on psychological testing. It is crucial reading for all who conduct psychological evaluations of children and adolescents, including pediatric clinical neuropsychologists, child psychologists, and school psychologists. Others who are involved in reading psychological reports or evaluating pediatric outcomes research will find important insights about pediatric test performance and interpretation."--Ida Sue Baron, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Potomac, Maryland, and Fairfax, Virginia "A unique resource for all psychologists and students who do performance-based cognitive or academic assessments with children. This excellent volume brings together everything you need to know about this core topic."--Alan S. Kaufman, PhD, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine -This is an important and timely book….[It] should certainly become integral reading in any graduate neuropsychological, psychological, or school psychology program where psychometric and psychological assessment is taught….It would be wise to have it included in anyone's library who provides such testing services.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 4/18/2017ƒƒThe present volume offers the clinician for the first time clarity regarding clinical judgment, performance validity test (PVT) implementation, and decision making in a very readable and thorough review of these topics….The authors do an excellent job of clarifying what is and is not known about the topic for the reader….This book is comprehensive in its treatment of pediatric validity assessment issues. It is very well written….This book is appropriate for those looking for a starting place who have many questions about PVT usage in children, and experienced professionals who are looking for practical advice on managing noncredible performance in clinical settings. Given the relatively limited body of literature regarding PVTs in children, this book does a surprisingly good job of going into depth on the topic. There is no other resource out there like this….Even within the text, the authors and editor have taken care to reduce redundancy so that the same information is not repeatedly covered in each chapter. Given the importance of the topics covered, it is a welcome addition to any clinician conducting neuropsychological evaluations with children.--Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 6/6/2016ƒƒThis is an instructive and informative book on pediatric validity testing that lays out the importance of assessing validity, the methods with which to assess validity, and the use of validity testing in specific types of examinations that commonly might call into question the accuracy of the obtained results. It is highly recommended reading for neuropsychologists involved in pediatric practice. *****!--Doody's Review Service, 2/29/2016Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. A Rationale for Performance Validity Testing in Child and Adolescent Assessment, Michael W. Kirkwood 2. Terminology and Diagnostic Concepts, Elisabeth M. S. Sherman 3. Understanding Deception from a Developmental Perspective, Eric Peterson & Robin L. Peterson 4. Performance and Symptom Validity: A Perspective from the Adult Literature, Glenn J. Larrabee II. Detection Methods and Other Validity Test Usage Matters 5. Review of Pediatric Performance and Symptom Validity Tests, Michael W. Kirkwood 6. Clinical Strategies to Assess the Credibility of Presentations in Children, Dominic A. Carone 7. Motivations Behind Noncredible Presentations: Why Children Feign and How to Make This Determination, David A. Baker & Michael W. Kirkwood 8. Managing Noncredible Performance in Pediatric Clinical Assessment, Amy K. Connery &Yana Suchy 9. Ethical Considerations in Pediatric Validity Testing, William S. MacAllister & Marsha Vasserman III. Validity Testing across Evaluative Settings 10. Child and Adolescent Psychoeducational Evaluations, Allyson G. Harrison 11. Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychological Evaluations with Medical Populations, Brian L. Brooks 12. Pediatric Sports-Related Concussion Evaluations, Martin L. Rohling, Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling, & Melissa M. Womble 13. Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations, Jacobus Donders 14. Disability: Social Security Supplemental Security Income Exams for Children, Michael D. Chafetz

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Book SynopsisFrom a seasoned scholar, clinician, and teacher, this lively, highly readable text probes where the field of psychotherapy is now and where it may be headed in the future. Robert L. Woolfolk explores commonalities and differences among major therapeutic approaches, as well as their philosophical underpinnings. He critiques the growing medicalization of mental health care--in particular, the attempt to fit psychotherapy to the templates of evidence-based medicine. Students gain an appreciation of the enduring value of the talking cure for addressing perennial questions: âœWho am I?â âœWhat can I become?â âœWhat kind of life is worth having, and how can I achieve it?â The book makes a strong case for the benefits of psychotherapy not only as a method for treating disorders, but also as a practice that can promote practical wisdom and human flourishing.Trade Review"Woolfolk has a triumph here. All psychotherapists--from the most experienced practitioners to fledgling apprentices--should read this book. It’s all about the therapeutic issues that no one ever tells you about, but you badly need to know."--Brent D. Slife, PhD, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University"Fascinating, provocative, and remarkably well written. Woolfolk's critique of some of the field's predominant conceptual, clinical, and scientific trends is destined to provoke sharp debates and foster new dialogues about how to practice and study psychotherapy. His elucidation of expertise and harmful effects sheds light on how psychosocial treatments work or fail to work. Also insightful is his depiction of psychotherapy as an enactment of humanism that respects the social context of human suffering and that has an impact on many aspects of life. This is a 'must read' for students, clinicians, and researchers who are willing to be challenged and inspired by a bold, daring, erudite, and ultimately optimistic perspective about the value and growth potential of psychotherapy."--Louis G. Castonguay, PhD, Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University"What a rare pleasure to read this book! In an age of medicalized, fragmented, 'alphabet soup' psychotherapies, Woolfolk issues a refreshing and passionate call for the field to take a broad, historical view and emphasize the 'human side' of therapy. This book should be required reading for all students of psychology to understand the breadth and depth of their calling."--Ilene A. Serlin, PhD, BC-DMT, Director, Union Street Health Associates, San Francisco"Not since Bergin and Garfield's Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change and the Franks’ Persuasion and Healing has such an insider critical perspective on psychotherapy been presented. However, Woolfolk’s book transcends both of these landmark works, situating psychotherapy in the larger context of mental health care. Drawing from history and philosophy as well as psychological and clinical science, this book synthesizes an enormous literature with the author’s characteristic insight, clarity, and wit. I recommend it highly for novices and veterans alike."--John Z. Sadler, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and The Daniel W. Foster, MD, Professor of Medical Ethics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center"Has psychotherapy lost its soul? To find out, read this book. Woolfolk’s formidable intellect and his impressive background in both psychology and philosophy are on full display in this outstanding, thought-provoking work, which is especially germane for graduate programs in clinical psychology. I will assign portions of it in my Issues on Clinical Psychology graduate course. As the director of a clinical science program, I find much in this book that our students need to be exposed to in order to fully understand what the therapeutic enterprise should be about and how it should be evaluated."--Ronald E. Smith, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle"I enjoyed this book so much that I found it hard to put down. As a clinical psychologist in my 5th year of private practice, I have been struggling to work out what ‘type of therapy’ I should be utilizing to assist my clients, and have attended many professional development workshops promoting various therapeutic modalities. I have needed to read a book like this for some time to make sense of all of the noise."--Linda Kennedy, MPsych (Clin), private practice, Australia"Woolfolk’s well-written text has never been more needed in order to understand the confusing world of theoretical approaches and psychotherapy research. The dramatic shift to a biological perspective and valuing science over art is discussed and evaluated in light of the current state of the field. This book is essential reading for students and novice practitioners who aspire to be effective clinicians--my students really enjoy it."--Valerie A. Hart, EdD, APRN-BC, Professor of Nursing, University of Southern MaineTable of Contents1. Crisis 2. Ancient Roots and Modern Advances: Our Proud Heritage 3. Civil Wars: The Rise of Behavior Therapy and Biomedical Psychiatry 4. Some Sophistries of Cognition and Biomedicine 5. In Search of Psychotherapy Expertise 6. Psychotherapy as a Humanism 7. Adverse Effects: Cautionary Tales of Harmful Therapies 8. Prospects for Resurgence References Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with useful clinical tools, this state-of-the-art manual presents an empirically supported treatment solidly grounded in current scientific knowledge. Integrative cognitive-affective therapy for bulimia nervosa (ICAT-BN) has a unique emphasis on emotion. Interventions focus on helping clients understand the links between emotional states and BN as they work to improve their eating behaviors, defuse the triggers of bulimic episodes, and build crucial emotion regulation skills. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 47 reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Written by an internationally renowned team of eating disorder experts, this book presents a cutting-edge approach to treating BN. ICAT-BN is founded on decades of scientific research into what works in the treatment of psychopathology, and introduces a novel framework for integrating new and established strategies and techniques. This gem of a book is a valuable resource for clinicians."--Ruth Striegel Weissman, PhD, Walter A. Crowell University Professor of the Social Sciences, Wesleyan University "This manual intertwines clinical insights and extensive scientific inquiry. The authors have successfully mapped out their innovative intervention, clearly describing the processes and techniques needed for change and providing a practical plan. The book is rich with clinical examples and clever, meaningful teaching strategies. This is a wonderful addition to the clinician's toolkit and an example of successful translation for the scientist."--Janet Treasure, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Director, Eating Disorders Research Unit, Kings College London, United Kingdom "Wonderlich and colleagues provide elegant conceptual models of the onset and maintenance of BN, integrating findings from psychological science and their own innovative work on the moment-to-moment cognitive and emotional context of disordered eating behaviors. The models are linked to a series of therapeutic strategies and specific interventions, including reproducible patient handouts. A beautifully realized manual."--Marsha D. Marcus, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine "Practical, comprehensive, evidence based--if you are going to buy one book on the treatment of BN, this should be it! The heart of the book is the detailed, practical recommendations for treatment that can only come from a group of highly experienced clinicians. ICAT-BN is a compelling integration of three decades of clinical research and practice by some of the field's most rigorous thought leaders. Wonderlich et al. artfully address the dual importance of behavioral symptom management and the often-neglected role of the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy effectiveness. They also offer a unique perspective on emotional dysregulation as a trigger for binge eating."--Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, Chief Science Officer and Director of the Family Institute, Eating Recovery Center, Denver, Colorado -This is a recommended book. It would be a valuable addition to any graduate clinical psychology, social work, or psychiatric residency program where eating disorders and specifically, management of BN is discussed.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 7/3/2017Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Conceptual and Clinical Foundations of ICAT-BN 1. An Overview of Bulimia Nervosa: Diagnosis, Complications, and Treatment 2. How Bulimia Nervosa Is Conceptualized in ICAT-BN 3. Emotion Focus, Structure, Goals, and Strategies in ICAT-BN 4. Core Skills and the Therapeutic Alliance in ICAT-BN II. Four Phases of Treatment Using ICAT-BN 5. Beginning, Engagement, and Education (Phase I) 6. Making Plans for Eating and Managing Urges (Phase II) 7. Modifying Responses to Situational and Emotional Cues (Phase III) 8. Stabilizing Treatment Gains and Termination (Phase IV) III. ICAT-BN Patient Handouts and Skill Cards

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Book SynopsisAuthoritative and comprehensive, this volume provides a contemporary psychodynamic perspective on frequently encountered psychological disorders in adults, children, and adolescents. Leading international authorities review the growing evidence base for psychoanalytic theories and therapeutic models. Chapters examine the etiology and psychological mechanisms of each disorder and thoroughly describe effective treatment strategies. Highly accessible, the book is richly illustrated with clinical case material. It demonstrates ways in which psychodynamic theory and therapy are enhanced by integrating ideas and findings from neuroscience, social and personality psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other fields. Winner--Goethe Award for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic ScholarshipTrade Review"Bringing together some of our most distinguished psychoanalytic clinicians and researchers, this volume is a rare treasure trove of contemporary psychodynamic thinking and practice rooted in an evidence-based framework. It is set to become essential reading for mental health professionals in training and beyond."--Alessandra Lemma, DClinPsych, Visiting Professor, Psychoanalysis Unit, University College London, United Kingdom "This magnificent handbook not only demonstrates the tremendous richness of psychodynamic thinking about psychopathology, but also links it to empirical research and to neighboring disciplines like personality and social psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience. I highly recommend this unique volume to anyone interested in the empirical validation of contemporary psychodynamic concepts."--Stephan Doering, MD, Professor and Director, Department of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Vienna, Austria "From stellar editors and contributors, this impressive volume is a thoughtful gift to the field. Its perspectives on psychopathology are cutting edge and empirically supported. Readers from graduate students to senior clinicians and researchers will find this book invaluable."--J. Christopher Muran, PhD, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University; Director, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Psychotherapy Research Program -The greatest contribution of this volume is its in-depth empirical evaluation of the many theoretical and clinical concepts it presents….Can promote the reintegration of psychodynamic principles into the general mental health field and encourage the further development of an empirical basis for psychodynamic constructs and techniques.--Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, 08/01/2016Table of ContentsI. Theoretical Background 1. Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Contemporary Psychodynamic Approaches, Patrick Luyten, Linda C. Mayes, Sidney J. Blatt, Mary Target, & Peter Fonagy 2. Attachment-Related Contributions to the Study of Psychopathology, Mario Mikulincer & Phillip R. Shaver 3. The Developmental Perspective, Norka Malberg & Linda C. Mayes 4. Neuroscience and Psychoanalysis, Andrew J. Gerber, Jane Viner, & Joshua Roffman 5. The Psychodynamic Approach to Diagnosis and Classification, Patrick Luyten & Sidney J. Blatt 6. Defenses as a Transdiagnostic Window on Psychopathology, Robert J. Waldinger & Marc S. Schulz II. Psychopathology in Adults 7. Depression, Sidney J. Blatt 8. Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Other Anxiety Disorders, Fredric N. Busch & Barbara L. Milrod 9. Trauma, Jon G. Allen & Peter Fonagy 10. Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Guy Doron, Mario Mikulincer, Michael Kyrios, & Dar Sar-El 11. Substance Use Disorders, William H. Gottdiener & Jesse J. Suh 12. Eating Disorders, Heather Thompson-Brenner & Lauren K. Richards 13. Psychosis, Susanne Harder & Bent Rosenbaum 14. Functional Somatic Disorders, Patrick Luyten, Manfred Beutel, & Golan Shahar 15. Personality Disorders, Kevin B. Meehan & Kenneth N. Levy 16. Dependent Personality Disorder, Robert F. Bornstein 17. Borderline Personality Disorder, John F. Clarkin, Peter Fonagy, Kenneth N. Levy, & Anthony Bateman III. Psychopathology in Childhood and Adolescence 18. Child–Parent Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Infants and Young Children with Internalizing Disorders, Maria S. St. John & Alicia F. Lieberman 19. Conduct Disorders, Jonathan Hill & Helen Sharp 20. Attachment Disorders, Miriam Steele & Howard Steele 21. Reflective and Mindful Parenting: A New Relational Model of Assessment, Prevention, and Early Intervention, John Grienenberger, Wendy Denham, & Diane Reynolds 22. Working with Families, Trudie Rossouw IV. Process and Outcome in Psychodynamic Psychotherapies 23. Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Specific Mental Disorders: An Update, Falk Leichsenring, Johannes Kruse, & Sven Rabung 24. Beyond Transference: Fostering Growth Through Therapeutic Immediacy, Jared A. DeFife, Mark J. Hilsenroth, & Klara Kuutmann 25. Future Perspectives: A Research Agenda, Linda C. Mayes, Patrick Luyten, Sidney J. Blatt, Peter Fonagy, & Mary Target

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Book SynopsisThe first two years of life are a period of unparalleled growth and change. Within a state-of-the-art biopsychosocial framework, this innovative volume explores the multiple contexts of infant development--the ways in which genes, neurobiology, behavior, and environment interact and shape each other over time. Methods for disentangling, measuring, and analyzing complex, nonlinear developmental processes are presented. Contributors explore influences on the infant's growth in major domains, including cognitive and socioemotional functioning and mental health. The consequences of family stress, poverty, and other adversities are probed, and promising directions for prevention and intervention identified.Trade Review"Discoveries about how brain, behavior, and culture interact in infant development have been fast and furious. This handbook assembles contributions from the field’s brightest stars, who provide state-of-the-art summaries and point to a wealth of literature. The reader is at once brought up to date on stunning advances and treated to a glimpse of the future. I recommend this book highly as an exceptional reference for faculty and graduate students--perfect for provoking discussion and debate about how neuroscience, caregiving, and genetics influence infant development. The volume analyzes underlying mechanisms as well as developmental timelines, thereby pointing the way forward in infancy research."--Andrew N. Meltzoff, PhD, Co-Director, Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington "Great strides have recently been made in understanding the underlying neural, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms of human infant behavior. This well-organized volume provides a solid overview of current knowledge about the complexity of infant perception, cognition, and socioemotional development. Written by experts in the field, each chapter reviews the intertwined roles of biology and behavior in understanding how human development progresses over the first years of life. This would be an excellent text for an introductory graduate seminar on child development."--Nathan A. Fox, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, University of Maryland "An important and timely work that takes on the true complexity of the study of biobehavioral development. Chapters are written by both established, renowned researchers and rising stars, and are all stellar. Anyone who seeks to understand the complex interplay of neurobiological, physiological, cognitive, socioemotional, cultural, and contextual processes in early child development will want to read this handbook. Its contribution lies as much in the careful articulation of new directions for research on early biopsychosocial development as in the incisive summary and integration of current knowledge. The book will be extraordinarily valuable for use in graduate courses in psychology, human development and family studies, public health, sociology, and social work. I very much look forward to using it in my graduate course on Developmental Science."--Martha J. Cox, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "This volume exquisitely details the paradigmatic shift toward multilevel transactional analysis across domains of infant development. Offering conceptual depth and clarity, it will serve as a single primary source for guiding the next generation of research on novel biopsychosocial approaches to infant development. The book belongs on the shelf of every infant research lab and should be required reading for graduate students in developmental science. It will be of great interest to interventionists, not just developmentalists. The section on adversity and risk offers particularly thoughtful perspectives that should drive the development of innovative intervention programs for high-risk infants."--Keith A. Crnic, PhD, Foundation Professor, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University "According to the biopsychosocial perspective, pioneered by Gilbert Gottlieb, human development is shaped by biology, behavior, and the social environment. This handbook brings together a diverse group of scholars to illustrate the power of the biopsychosocial approach. The volume presents cutting-edge research that integrates across multiple levels, from genetics to the social environment. It is important reading for researchers, academics, and advanced students."--Mark H. Johnson, PhD, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom -Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage 1. Introduction to the Volume: Seeing Infant Development through a Biopsychosocial Lens, Susan D. Calkins 2. Gilbert Gottlieb and the Biopsychosocial Perspective on Developmental Issues, Timothy D. Johnston II. Perceptual and Cognitive Processes 3. Introduction to Part II: Bringing the Field of Infant Cognition and Perception toward a Biopsychosocial Perspective, Martha Ann Bell 4. A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Looking Behavior in Infancy, Lisa M. Oakes 5. Biopsychosocial Perspectives on the Development of Attention in Infancy, John Colombo & Brenda Salley 6. The Development and Brain Mechanisms of Joint Attention, Stefanie Hoehl & Tricia Striano 7. The Development of Declarative Memory in Infancy and Implications for Social Learning, Patricia J. Bauer & Jacqueline S. Leventon 8. Infant Word Learning in Biopsychosocial Perspective, Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda & Marc H. Bornstein III. Social and Emotional Processes 9. Introduction to Part III: Reweaving the Strands—Biology, Behavior, Context, Ross A. Thompson 10. A Psychobiological Perspective on Emotional Development within the Family Context, Esther M. Leerkes & Stephanie H. Parade 11. A Biopsychosocial Framework for Infant Temperament and Socioemotional Development, Kristin A. Buss, Santiago Morales, Sunghye Cho, & Lauren Philbrook 12. Genetic Correlates of Early Maternal Caregiving, W. Roger Mills-Koonce, Cathi B. Propper, & Bharathi J. Zvara 13. A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Synchrony and the Development of Human Parental Care, Ilanit Gordon & Ruth Feldman IV. Adversity and Risk: Implications for Infant Development 14. Introduction to Part IV: Current Directions in the Study of Risk and Adversity in Infancy, Charles H. Zeanah & Kathryn L. Humphreys 15. Adversity in Early Social Relationships, Mary Dozier, Caroline K. P. Roben, & Julie R. Hoye 16. The Social Ecology of Infant Sleep: Structural and Qualitative Features of Bedtime and Nighttime Parenting and Infant Sleep in the First Year, Douglas M. Teti, Lauren Philbrook, Mina Shimizu, Jon Reader, Hye-Young Rhee, Brandon T. McDaniel, Brian Crosby, Bo-Ram Kim, & Ni Jian 17. Infant Vulnerability to Developmental Psychopathology, Sherryl H. Goodman V. The Future of Infancy Research 18. An Interdisciplinary Biopsychosocial Perspective on Psychological Development, George F. Michel, Emily Marcinowski, Iryna Babik, Julie Campbell, & Eliza Nelson

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Book SynopsisAdapting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to meet the needs of 3- to 6-year-olds with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this book provides an evidence-based framework for assessment and treatment. Step-by-step instructions are provided for conducting graduated exposure in a safe, developmentally appropriate fashion. Case examples and sample dialogues illustrate how to implement each component of therapy, engage both children and parents, and motivate them to complete treatment successfully. The treatment is suitable for children exposed to any type of trauma. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book contains dozens of reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Tackling the challenge of how to conduct CBT for PTSD with young children, this practical manual provides a detailed treatment overview, clearly defined goals and objectives for each session, and user-friendly guidance for conducting sessions. The section chock full of clinical worksheets is a boon to clinicians."--Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Duke University School of Medicine "Scheeringa walks the clinician through 12 sessions that combine purposeful, well-researched techniques with developmental awareness. New and seasoned therapists alike will welcome the clear direction facilitated by worksheets and handouts. Mastery of this material will help therapists with the arduous task of effectively helping young children struggling with the consequences of trauma."--Victor G. Carrión, MD, Director, Stanford Early Life Stress and Pediatric Anxiety Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University "This compelling book is written by one of the true pioneers in the field of trauma in very young children. Scheeringa provides a very readable guide to his theory-driven manualized protocol based on CBT. Practitioners will particularly love the step-by-step instructions, many case examples, discussions of specific clinical challenges, and downloadable child and parent worksheets."--Markus A. Landolt, PhD, Professor and Head of Pediatric Psychology, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland "Scheeringa has provided us with a brilliant, easy-to-use manual, complete with excellent examples that include the voices of therapists, children, and parents. His detailed 'how-to' instructions are grounded in theory, research, and extensive experience working with young children after trauma. This book should be in the hands of all clinicians working with young children and their caregivers."--Alison Salloum, PhD, LCSW, School of Social Work, University of South Florida “Scheeringa has almost single-handedly established the empirical study and diagnosis of PTSD in preschool children; the inclusion of a preschool PTSD diagnosis in DSM-5 is largely due to his foundational work. Years of clinical experience have been distilled into this highly accessible volume, which assumes little background knowledge and is backed by theory and careful empirical study. Scheeringa carefully explains both how to conduct assessments and therapy with traumatized young children and why to follow the structure he has outlined. Each section is illustrated with clear examples drawn from extensive real-world experience. I cannot exaggerate the value of this book to anyone who works with young children exposed to trauma--it will be the clinical manual of choice for this population for many years to come."--Richard Meiser-Stedman, PhD, DClinPsy, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom -The twelve sessions of PPT are each clearly laid out with defined goals, tasks to accomplish, and homework to complete before the next session….Among the most valuable components of the PPT manual are the case examples and sample dialogues that occur among the therapist, the child, and the caregiver.--School Social Work Journal, 10/2/2017ƒƒThis is a well-thought-out, carefully detailed treatment protocol, presented in a manualized fashion. The treatment provider is provided with clear, step-by-step instructions as well as helpful hints to deal with probable resistance and other foreseeable challenges. Scheeringa makes a good case for the presence of preschool PTSD and also provides an excellent rationale to provide treatment even at such a young age.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 12/1/2016Table of ContentsI. Introduction and Background 1. Overview of Preschool PTSD Treatment Why Is Treatment Needed? Development of Preschool PTSD Treatment The Evidence Base Who Is Appropriate for Treatment? How Is the Treatment Theorized to Work? Components of PPT Feasibility of Using CBT Techniques with Young Children Parent-Child Relational Considerations Practical Matters 2. Assessment What Are Traumas for Young Children? Assessment of PTSD Is More Difficult Compared to Other Disorders What Do We Know about Assessing PTSD in Young Children? Symptomatic and Impaired, but Not Diagnosed Assessment Measures The Intake Assessment before Session 1II. Treatment Manual Session 1. Psychoeducation Session 2. Oppositional Defiance Session 3. Feelings Session 4. Coping Skills Session 5. Tell the Story Session 6. Easy Exposure Session 7. Medium Exposure Session 8. Medium Exposure Session 9. Worst Exposure Session 10. Worst Exposure Session 11. Relapse Prevention Session 12. GraduationIII. Parent Handouts, Child Worksheets, and Therapist Forms Appendix 1. Illustrations of PTSD Symptoms Appendix 2. Fidelity and Achievement ChecklisT (FACT) Appendix 3. Cheat Sheets References Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with creative, effective ideas for bringing mindfulness into the classroom, child therapy office, or community, this book features sample lesson plans and scripts, case studies, vignettes, and more. Leading experts describe how to harness the unique benefits of present-focused awareness for preschoolers, school-age kids, and teens, including at-risk youth and those with special needs. Strategies for overcoming common obstacles and engaging kids with different learning styles are explored. Chapters also share ways to incorporate mindfulness into a broad range of children's activities, such as movement, sports, music, games, writing, and art. Giving clinicians and educators practices they can use immediately, the book includes clear explanations of relevant research findings.Trade Review"Being aware of life as it unfolds brings clarity, connection, and creativity into everyday experiences. This magnificent collection of pearls of wisdom and practical advice is an important resource for any educator or clinician who supports the development of children and teens. The experienced contributors offer unique perspectives on cultivating mindful awareness with a range of populations and age groups, offering a spectrum of accessible, useful strategies we can apply immediately. Soak in these pages and enjoy the benefits for all concerned!"--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Executive Director, Mindsight Institute "Willard and Saltzman have put together a rich tapestry of accessible, practical applications for bringing mindfulness to children and adolescents. What’s unique about this book is the wide range of ways it offers to help young people build emotional intelligence and resilience, and to prepare them to thrive on their way to adulthood."--Elisha Goldstein, PhD, Co-Founder, Center for Mindful Living, Los Angeles "What a delight to have such a deep and broad reference to inform and advance the field of teaching mindfulness to youth! Willard and Saltzman have their fingers on the pulse of this rapidly growing field. Assembled mindfully, lovingly, and skillfully, this volume is written and edited by leading authorities. Take the time to delve in deeper after scanning the impressive table of contents, and you will find a richness of content and wisdom to inform and guide you in doing this important work."--Steven D. Hickman, PsyD, Executive Director, Center for Mindfulness, University of California, San Diego "I can't think of a book about working with youth that is more comprehensive, detailed, practical, and clear. The down-to-earth, broadly applicable approach outlined here will draw out children's and teens' boundless inner strength, creativity, resilience, and kindness. I hope every person who teaches or counsels our children reads this book."--Congressman Tim Ryan, author of A Mindful Nation "A remarkable synthesis of the mindfulness in education movement. Balancing research, theory, and practical guidance, this book is a 'must have' for anyone interested in integrating mindfulness into their work with youth. Instead of just telling kids to pay attention, be nice to each other, and regulate their emotions, this book shows how to support them experientially in cultivating these priceless qualities. The contributors offer deep insights into how to integrate mindfulness into diverse communities and how to teach all youth who could benefit, including those with special needs or addictions."--Daniel Rechtschaffen, MFT, author of The Way of Mindful Education "This book sparkles like a diamond--its many facets will dazzle the reader. Leading authors have contributed insightful chapters on the latest developments in mindfulness for children and youth. A 'must read.'"--Eline Snel, Director, International Academy for Mindful Teaching, The Netherlands "An invaluable resource for anyone interested in teaching contemplative practices to youth. The contributing authors beautifully and authentically illustrate how mindfulness can be taught to youth in many different settings. Today’s youth can greatly benefit from engaging with mindfulness skills; this book offers excellent examples for how these practices fit into the lives of children and teens."--Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, School Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University -Table of ContentsForeword, Susan Kaiser Greenland Introduction: Toward a Model of Teaching and Learning Mindfulness, Christopher Willard I. Bringing Mindfulness to Youth 1. Mindfulness with Elementary-School-Age Children: Translating Foundational Practices from the Clinic to the Classroom, Lindsey Knowles, Matthew S. Goodman, & Randye J. Semple 2. Teaching Mindfulness to Captive Teens in the Classroom, Richard Burnett 3. Mindfulness with Special-Needs Populations, Wynne Kinder & Christen Coscia 4. Teaching Mindfulness across Differences: A Spectrum of Perspectives, Betsy Hanger 5. Child Development: Attunement, Attachment, and Emerging Qualities, Lesley Grant 6. "Right Now, We're Not Meditating": Working with Youth Who Challenge Us, Joanna Harper 7. Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment with Probation-Involved Youth, Sam Himelstein 8. Cultivating Rootedness and Connectedness in a Digital Age, Ozum Ucok-Sayrak & Gregory Kramer 9. Mindful Parenting: A Mindfulness Course for Parents in Mental Health Treatment, Susan Bögels II. Bringing Mindfulness to Life 10. Yoga: Reaching Heart and Mind through the Body, Jennifer Cohen Harper 11. Movement and Dance, Suzi Tortora 12. Mindfulness in Sports, Amy Saltzman 13. The Young and the Hungry, Marcella Wuchler Cox & Char Wilkins 14. Mindfulness in Nature, Iman L. Khan 15. Mindfulness with a Beat, Betsy Rose 16. Mindfulness and Art, Vanessa C. L. Weiner 17. Mindful Games, Deborah M. Plummer 18. The Contemplation Music Writing Project: "Get into It, and Get It Out", Jeffrey Pflaum III. The Science of Mindfulness 19. Mindfulness Training for Children and Adolescents: Updates on a Growing Science with Novel Applications, David S. Black, Marvin G. Belzer, Randye J. Semple, & Brian M. Galla 20. Mindfulness, Executive Function, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Bringing It All Together, Mark Bertin 21. Neurobiological Models of Meditation Practices: Implications for Applications with Youth, Willoughby Britton & Arielle Sydnor Index

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Book SynopsisWhy can't I get a guy to like me? Should I hook up with him? How can I make this relationship work? While young women today are more savvy and independent than ever, most still want a partner--someone to share a romance with, or maybe even a lifetime.Trade Review"This book puts women in the driver's seat on the bumpy road to the right man."--Wendy L. Walsh, PhD, author of The 30-Day Love Detox "Finally, a book for intelligent women who are serious about finding a healthy relationship, not just a warm body. Too many beautiful and successful women get stuck in bad relationships, but with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness, that can change. In so many of the stories in the book, I felt like I was reading about my own life. You will, too."--Alex Redcay, LSW, psychotherapist, Highland Park, New Jersey "Unlike many self-help books, this one doesn't present formulas for 'catching' a guy. Instead, it helps you tune into your own feelings, plans, and desires. It is full of important advice about the steps to take in building a healthy relationship."--Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD, author of Invisible Chains "A thoughtful, engaging, and evidence-based book that combines insightful analysis with practical suggestions and tools. Rich in examples, this is an easy and enjoyable read."--Andrew Christensen, PhD, coauthor of Reconcilable Differences "I really identified with the women in this book and how they approached different dilemmas. Reading it helped me put specific events in my life into perspective and reevaluate my reactions. If you want to understand yourself and your relationships better, I highly recommend this book!"--Nadia B., Florida "As a 20-something who’s been single forever, this book couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I feel like I can reenter the dating scene with more understanding of what I'm looking for. If my girlfriends read this book instead of the glossy magazine gurus, we would have stronger, more confident women who took better care of themselves in relationships. A lightbulb went off when I stopped and analyzed my Key Needs List--this is a tool every woman should use!"--Nicole S., California -Table of ContentsIntroduction: Read Me First 1. Can I Have the Relationship I Want? 2. What Do I Want? 3. I Know and Like Myself 4. I Know and Like Him 5. He Knows and Likes Me 6. Unhappy about How Things Are Going? 7. Am I in a Healthy Relationship? 8. Wow, It's Even Worse Than I Thought! 9. Do I Stay or Do I Go? 10. Lovesick? 11. A Healthy Romance Resources Notes

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Book SynopsisAre you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong executive skills--the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under pressure. In this essential guide, leading experts Peg Dawson and Richard Guare help you map your own executive skills profile and take effective steps to boost your organizational skills, time management, emotional control, and nine other essential capacities. The book is packed with science-based strategies and concrete examples, plus downloadable practical tools for creating your own personalized action plan. Whether on the job or at home, you can get more done with less stress. See also the authors' Smart but Scattered parenting guides, plus an academic planner for students and relateTrade Review"Dawson and Guare, masters of executive skills, have provided a user-friendly, practical, and immensely valuable guide. This book is an instant classic."--Edward M. Hallowell, MD, coauthor of Driven to Distraction "This isn’t just a good book, it's a great book! Chock full of highly useful recommendations and guided by science and practice, this book is rich with methods to help any adult overcome problems with time management, organization, self-control, and related skills."--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, author of Taking Charge of Adult ADHD "This book addresses the exact issues I struggle with when I'm feeling scattered and not accomplishing my goals. It helped me evaluate my areas of weakness and gave me clear, simple suggestions to help me get past some of the frustrating challenges I've experienced my whole life. The authors' personal, accessible, supportive writing style kept me engaged and focused."--Sue V., Rochester, New York "As someone who consistently struggles with time management and organization, I was so glad to come across this book. Between the step-by-step breakdown of issues and the real-life stories, I found it both helpful and entertaining. The interactive worksheets were really enlightening."--Cheryl T., Parsippany, New Jersey "Wow, am I glad to have this in my toolbox! The authors deftly unfold a plan to lead with your strengths, manage your weaknesses, and improve the areas that matter most. It will help me work with clients to break down their major career moves into smaller, attainable goals. The Action Plan alone is a life changer."--DeAnne Pearson, MEd, ACC, owner and career coach, Deliberate Careers, LLC "Drs. Dawson and Guare provide adults of all ages with practical, well-grounded advice for staying on top of today's busy lives. Each chapter combines just-right background material with ready-to-use tips and tools to put into practice immediately."--Joel T. Nigg, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Oregon Health and Science University "This is a terrific self-help book--one of the best I’ve seen--for helping individuals develop their executive skills. Chapters offer sound solutions and strategies, with lots of everyday examples. The authors have an impressive grasp of current brain science, and have translated it into language that is meaningful and easy to understand."--Mary V. Solanto, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell -Psychologists Peg Dawson and Richard Guare…apply their well-honed approach to assist adults with executive skill challenges….The book offers simple and effective strategies for maintaining focus, dealing with clutter, and getting through busy days of family life.--ADDitude, 10/01/2015Table of ContentsI. Understanding the Executive in Your Brain 1. Are You Smart, Scattered, and Stressed? 2. Your Executive Skills Profile 3. Managing Executive Skills by Modifying the Environment 4. Improving Your Executive Skills II. Understanding the Impact of Executive Skills in Your Daily Life 5. Executive Skills in the Workplace 6. Executive Skills in the Home 7. Executive Skills in Relationships III. Strategies for Individual Executive Skills 8. Controlling Impulses: Response Inhibition 9. Keeping Track of It All: Working Memory 10. Being Cool: Emotional Control 11. Avoiding Procrastination: Task Initiation 12. Staying Focused: Sustained Attention 13. Defining a Path: Planning/Prioritizing 14. Clearing Clutter: Organization 15. Sticking to the Schedule: Time Management 16. Shifting Gears: Flexibility 17. Learning from Experience: Metacognition 18. Reaching the Finish Line: Goal-Directed Persistence 19. Rolling with the Punches: Stress Tolerance IV. Looking Ahead 20. Aging without Losing Your Edge: A Prescription for Preserving Executive Skills Resources

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly guide to the basics of Buddhist psychology presents a roadmap specifically designed for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners. It explains central Buddhist concepts and how they can be applied to clinical work, and features numerous experiential exercises and meditations. Downloadable audio recordings of the guided meditations are provided at the companion website. Essential topics include the relationship between suffering and psychopathology, the role of compassion in understanding and treating psychological problems, and how mindfulness fits into evidence-based psychotherapy practice. The book describes an innovative case conceptualization method, grounded in Buddhist thinking, that facilitates the targeted delivery of specific CBT interventions.Trade Review"Since the emergence of CBT approaches emphasizing mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion, this book has been crying out to be written. It is unique in offering a detailed and thoughtful analysis of the relationship between Western psychological science and Buddhism’s clear-eyed, sophisticated theory of mind and transformative practices. Lucidly written, the book is enlivened by engaging clinical examples and experiential exercises. This is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the ancient tradition that shapes evolving psychological approaches to the relief of suffering."--Melanie Fennell, PhD, Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Make no mistake, this book is not just for Buddhists. The authors provide an articulate overview of Buddhist teachings and their consistency with CBT theory and techniques. Behaviorists will recognize the emphasis on the function of behavior in context, and CBT practitioners will feel at home with the idea that one’s reaction to events--rather than events themselves--are at the root of suffering. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to beginning students or seasoned clinicians to gain further insight into what really matters in our work with clients, and see afresh client experiences that should be the focus of intervention. Unlike many clinical guides, the exercises allow the reader to enhance self-compassion while learning more about providing compassionate help to others."--Christopher R. Martell, PhD, ABPP, Clinic Director, Psychological Services Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst "For those who wish to go deeper into the foundations of mindfulness, this practitioner guide provides an approachable analysis of its Buddhist underpinnings. It provides psychotherapists with the tools to conceptualize clinical practice from both CBT and Buddhist perspectives."--Beverly E. Thorn, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology (Emerita), University of Alabama "This wonderful book should be read by everyone interested in contemporary psychotherapy. It clearly elucidates powerful insights from the rich Buddhist psychological tradition, which help to expand our understanding of third-wave therapies and have value for any psychotherapist. Masterfully crafted guided exercises and reflections give readers a direct experience of the concepts presented. The authors are to be congratulated for their succinct explication and contextualization of Buddhist psychology and its relevance for clinical practice. This is a superb book that offers both practical tools and a scholarly understanding of how we might all work better with our patients' and our own suffering, and cultivate positive emotions and mind states."--Susan E. Abbey, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Centre for Mental Health; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada "A 'must read' for CBT practitioners who seek grounding in Buddhist theory as it applies to contemporary psychology. The authors do a very nice job of mapping Buddhist philosophical principles onto the tenets of third-wave therapies. Clinical examples and real-life applications of mindfulness are peppered throughout the book; the audio downloads at the companion website are an added bonus. Readers will surely find helpful additions for their therapeutic toolboxes."--M. Kathleen B. Lustyk, PhD, Department of Psychology, Seattle Pacific University -This book presents an introduction to the concepts of Buddhism for mental health clinicians, especially regarding mindfulness and compassion. It assumes a working knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and would be a useful tool for CBT therapists looking to incorporate these precepts into their practice….This book presumes that the reader has little prior knowledge of Buddhism, however. This makes it an excellent resource for the Christian clinician, who may not already be familiar with Buddhism as a faith. However, many of the concepts are relatable to the Christian faith, such as the importance of compassion….[The] organization makes the book easy to digest either as a complete read, or in sections.--Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 12/1/2016ƒƒFrom the onset, the discourse focuses on the functional relationship between Buddhist psychology and CBT, hence providing a clear, informative, practical, and accessible guide to applying Buddhist principles to the scientifically tried and tested processes and procedures to predict and influence human behavior. As such, the authors effectively illustrate that evidence-based psychotherapies provide a suitable platform to add new possibilities of improvement for the clinician. The book is essentially a practical roadmap for cognitive-behavioral practitioners and features numerous clinical vignettes, experiential exercises, and guided meditations that can be applied to clinical work and assist practitioners in improving their delivery….The authors conclude with a final overarching clinical example of how to apply the four noble truths and seven factors of enlightenment in a case conceptualization. Each aspect is considered in turn and placed in the context of the client's needs, characteristics, and situation and then reconciled with available CBT tools and techniques. What an effective and powerful way to illustrate the integration of Buddhism and psychology one final time! Overall, the text is certainly one of the, if not the, leading works of the hands-on integration of traditional Buddhist concepts into the clinical practices of modern Western psychotherapy.--PsycCRITIQUES, 5/9/2016Table of ContentsForeword, Robert L. Leahy 1. Introduction to the Functional Relationship between Buddhist Psychology and CBT 2. The Foundational Elements of Buddhist Psychology 3. The Middle Path and Adaptive Conduct 4. The Middle Path, Mental Discipline, and Wisdom 5. Mindfulness as a Foundation in Buddhist Psychology and CBT 6. Mindfulness as a Context for the Cultivation of Compassion 7. Cultivating the Compassionate Mind in Buddhist Psychology and CBT 8. Behavioral Bodhisattvas: Systematic Compassion Interventions 9. Deeper into the Middle Path Evidence Base 10. The Question of Enlightenment and Case Formulation Appendix. Foundational Elements of Buddhist Psychology

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Book SynopsisA complete guide to an innovative, research-based brief treatment specifically developed for service members and veterans, this book combines clinical wisdom and in-depth knowledge of military culture. Adaptive disclosure is designed to help those struggling in the aftermath of traumatic war-zone experiences, including life threat, traumatic loss, and moral injury, the violation of closely held beliefs or codes. Detailed guidelines are provided for assessing clients and delivering individualized interventions that integrate emotion-focused experiential strategies with elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Reproducible handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review“Adaptive disclosure approaches the treatment of war-related trauma from a perspective that distinguishes it from other types of trauma, which will revolutionize the treatment of PTSD in the military. The authors consider aspects of trauma that are too frequently ignored: grief and loss and moral injury. Litz, Lebowitz, Gray, and Nash are to be commended for taking us to the next level of caring for our service members and veterans."--Carl A. Castro, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Southern California; Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) "Based on decades of clinical experience and scientific exploration, adaptive disclosure represents a novel approach to treatment. So few approaches exist for managing combat-related PTSD, making this book a welcome contribution. Adaptive disclosure holds great promise in its focus on a central problem for many military personnel: difficulty divulging the depths of the conflicts that emerge following traumatic experiences of war. Therapists of all disciplines will benefit from the compelling rationale and model of care presented here."--Terence M. Keane, PhD, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, and Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine "The approach in this manual will advance our understanding and treatment of PTSD in military personnel and veterans. Litz et al. provide detailed direction to help clinicians identify key clinical issues and themes, including experiences of moral injury and traumatic loss. The book offers thoughtful and accessible guidance for implementing interventions to facilitate more complete healing and recovery. This invaluable resource is a 'must' for any clinician working with this population."--David Forbes, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne; Director, Phoenix Australia--Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health "This unique book presents a highly innovative and clinically wise approach to addressing the three harms--traumatic loss, life threat, and moral injury--that often continue to trouble our returning veterans. It offers detailed language with which to introduce and explain the many difficult clinical issues related to moral injury and loss, systematizes some of the secrets used by expert clinicians, and provides valuable education about military culture. The book will help all mental health treatment providers--whether trainees or seasoned clinicians--to better navigate the most difficult aspects of care."--Josef I. Ruzek, PhD, Director, Dissemination and Training Division, National Center for PTSD, VA Palo Alto Health Care System -A practical book that guides practitioners on how to work with service members on their journey through trauma….An important addition to the field of treating combat trauma.--Reflective Practice, 08/01/2017Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Background and Evidence 3. Military Culture and Warrior Ethos 4. Guiding Principles of Adaptive Disclosure 5. Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment Planning 6. Beginning Adaptive Disclosure: Session 1 7. The Exposure Component: Active Treatment Sessions 2 to 7 8. Breakout Components for Loss and Moral Injury: Active Treatment Sessions 2 to 7 9. Ending Treatment and Planning for the Future 10. Using Adaptive Disclosure when Prior Complex Trauma is Present Appendix 1. Diversity of Military Missions, Organizations, and Relationships Appendix 2. The Meaning and Implication of Key Events Appendix 3. Calming and Attention Focusing Techniques References Index

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and authoritative, this forward-thinking book reviews the breadth of current knowledge about early education and identifies important priorities for practice and policy. Robert C. Pianta and his associates bring together foremost experts to examine what works in promoting all children's school readiness and social-emotional development in preschool and the primary grades. Exemplary programs, instructional practices, and professional development initiativesâand the systems needed to put them into placeâare described. The volume presents cutting-edge findings on the family and social context of early education and explores ways to strengthen collaboration between professionals and parents.Trade ReviewAt a time when there are quite vocal challenges to the wisdom of providing early care and education to children and families in need, Pianta and his coeditors have assembled leaders in the field to report on the state of the science and practice. This comprehensive handbook conveys current knowledge about all dimensions of early childhood education: its history, developmental processes that underlie practices, exemplary instruction, and systems to put practices in place in states and communities. The Handbook is the definitive work of its kind and will be a great resource for practitioners, policymakers, and education scientists.--Samuel L. Odom, PhD, Director, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillEarly childhood education has seen a dramatic explosion of research and programs over the past 20 years. This handbook not only examines the research of the past, it anticipates what we may discover in the future. Taken as a whole, these chapters address one of the most important questions we face as a nation: 'How can we improve the lives of children and families--particularly those living in poverty or those raising children under challenging conditions?'--Samuel J. Meisels, EdD, President, Erikson InstituteThe editors have assembled an outstanding handbook at the nexus of practice, policy, and research in early childhood education, one that captures the contemporary realities of this fast-moving, multidisciplinary field. The 27 chapters synthesize the knowledge base across four themes: early education opportunities, the impact of instruction and curriculum, developmental processes in early childhood, and building an effective early education system. The result is a tour de force because the individual authors do more than summarize--they write to forge connections between science and the education sector. This important volume is essential reading for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.--Kathleen McCartney, PhD, Dean, and Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development, Harvard Graduate School of EducationThis handbook accomplishes two impressive feats. It brings together in one place a rich array of chapters that reflect the contemporary realities and knowledge base in early childhood education--and the writing is consistently clear and crisp. The volume promises to become a definitive reference and required reading for researchers, policymakers, program administrators, and students in early childhood education.--Deborah Lowe Vandell, PhD, Professor and Chair of Education, University of California, IrvineThis handbook signals a new era--one in which early education is the foundation of a transformed public education system in the United States. Chapters on policy set the stage for the focus on learning and instruction, bolstered by chapters on development and on serving diverse learners. This volume will become an essential part of the preparation of educators, researchers, and policymakers striving to create a 21st-century education system that promises equality of opportunity for all children.--Ruby Takanishi, PhD, President and CEO, Foundation for Child Development, New York -Table of ContentsI. Early Education Opportunities in the United States 1. Early Education in the United States: Programs and Access, Dale J. Epstein and W. Steven Barnett 2. Early Childhood Care and Education: Enrollment Patterns and Expenditures, Clive R. Belfield 3. Investments in Early Education: Resources at the Federal and State Levels, Jason T. Hustedt, Allison H. Friedman, and W. Steven Barnett 4. Accountability and Program Evaluation in Early Education, Walter S. Gilliam and Ellen Frede 5. More Than Teachers: The Early Care and Education Workforce, Sharon Ryan and Marcy Whitebook 6. Restructuring and Aligning Early Education Opportunities for Cultural, Language, and Ethnic Minority Children, Cristina Gillanders, Iheoma Iruka, Sharon Ritchie, and Carolyn T. Cobb 7. Language, Culture, and Early Education in the United States, Eugene E. García 8. Poverty Is a Knot, and Preschool Is an Untangler, Cynthia LamyII. Instruction and Curriculum in Early Education Settings: Impacts on Young Children’s Preacademic Outcomes 9. Promoting Lower- and Higher-Level Language Skills in Early Education Classrooms, Mindy Sittner Bridges, Laura M. Justice, Tiffany P. Hogan, and Shelley Gray 10. Promoting Early Literacy and Language Development, Douglas R. Powell and Karen E. Diamond 11. Mathematics Learning, Assessment, and Curriculum, Douglas H. Clements and Julie Sarama 12. Science and Early Education, Kathy Cabe Trundle and Mesut Saçkes 13. Teacher–Child Play Interactions to Achieve Learning Outcomes: Risks and Opportunities, Jeffrey Trawick-Smith 14. A Transactional Model of Effective Teaching and Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom, Claire E. CameronIII. Developmental Processes, Early Education, and Families 15. An Ecological Perspective for Understanding the Early Development of Self-Regulatory Skills, Social Skills, and Achievement, Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman and Shannon B. Wanless 16. Executive Functioning and Developmental Neuroscience: Current Progress and Implications for Early Childhood Education, Jelena Obradovic, Ximena A. Portilla, and W. Thomas Boyce 17. Scaffolding Self-Regulated Learning in Young Children: Lessons from Tools of the Mind, Elena Bodrova and Deborah J. Leong 18. Fostering Collaborative Partnerships between Early Childhood Professionals and the Parents of Young Children, Lisa L. Knoche, Keely D. Cline, and Christine A. Marvin 19. Interventions That Promote Social-Emotional Learning in Young Children, Celene E. Domitrovich, Julia E. Moore, Ross A. Thompson, and the CASEL Preschool to ElementarySchool Social and Emotional Learning Assessment Workgroup 20. Supporting the Social Competence of Young Children with Challenging Behavior in the Context of the Teaching Pyramid Model: Research-Based Practices and Implementation in Early Childhood Settings, Mary Louise Hemmeter and Maureen A. Conroy 21. Promoting Young Children’s Mental Health through Early Childhood Consultation: Ecological Advances and Research Needs, Susan M. Sheridan, Brandy L. Clarke, and Tanya B. IhloIV. Building Systems of Effective Early Intervention Supports: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Children and the Adults Who Serve Them 22. Implications of Research on Postinstitutionalized Children for Practice and Policy in Early Education, Jamie M. Lawler and Megan R. Gunnar 23. Access, Participation, and Supports: A Framework for Improving Inclusive Early Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities, Virginia Buysse 24. Enhancing Teachers’ Intentional Use of Effective Interactions with Children: Designing and Testing Professional Development Interventions, Bridget K. Hamre, Jason T. Downer, Faiza M. Jamil, and Robert C. Pianta 25. Improving Language and Literacy Outcomes in Child Care, Susan B. Neuman 26. Higher Education for Early Childhood Educators and Outcomes for Young Children: Pathways toward Greater Effectiveness, Marilou Hyson, Diane M. Horm, and Pamela J. Winton27. Making the Case: Why Credentialing and Certification Matter, Sue Bredekamp and Stacie G. Goffin

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Book SynopsisComprehensively addressing the challenges of transition, this book provides practical knowledge and tools geared toward real-world educators. It presents clear guidelines for all aspects of team-based transition planning for individuals with various levels of disability, illustrated with vignettes of three secondary students who are followed throughout the book. The authors describe evidence-based practices for conducting assessments and promoting optimal outcomes in the areas of employment, postsecondary education, and independent living. Keys to family involvement, self-determination, interagency collaboration, and problem solving are highlighted. Several reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This up-to-date book is a great text for courses on transition education and services. The content in each chapter is very current and comprehensive. The authors focus on evidence-based practices and draw on research on predictors of post-school success. The case studies threaded throughout, as well as the user-focused exercises, make it easy to understand and implement the strategies discussed."--Mary E. Morningstar, PhD, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas "Morgan and Riesen have masterfully interwoven the most current information and evidence-based practices in the field of transition. Examples and thought-provoking questions help to guide readers in applying transition principles to their individual situations. I highly recommend this practical and valuable 'must-have' resource."--Melanie Allen, MEd, Transition Educator, Davis School District, Utah "The book provides an up-to-date overview of transition legislation, research, and practice, with vignettes designed to show practical application. The discussion questions are a useful resource for any transition-focused course.”--Lori Y. Peterson, PhD, School of Special Education, University of Northern Colorado "In a time when transition services are receiving increased attention, Morgan and Riesen address both larger, sweeping issues and the nuances of individual service provision. Transition for students with disabilities is a process, not an event that happens at the end of high school. This book covers in detail the questions that need to be addressed within different educational and adult service systems, while keeping the student with a disability as the central focus. Morgan and Riesen’s attention to all aspects of transition for students and families (such as work, education, independent living) is significant, and provides a perspective that is frequently lacking."--Jared C. Schultz, PhD, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University -Table of Contents1. Transition to Adulthood: Creating a Pathway to Independence 2. Establishing the Need for Successful Transition Outcomes 3. Transition-Related Legislation and Policy 4. Overview of Transition Models and Practices 5. Transition Assessment 6. Transition Planning 7. Student Involvement and Self-Determination to Guide Transition 8. Transition to Employment 9. Transition to Postsecondary Education 10. Transition to Independent Living 11. The Role of the Family in Transition 12. Interdisciplinary and Interagency Collaboration 13. Accessing Supports in Transition 14. Future Pathways: Opportunities and Challenges

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Book SynopsisGrounded in clinical research, extensive experience, and deep familiarity with police culture, this book offers highly practical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors. The authors vividly depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line-of-duty issues can have on officers and their loved ones. Numerous concrete examples and tips show how to build rapport with cops, use a range of effective intervention strategies, and avoid common missteps and misconceptions. Approaches to working with frequently encountered clinical problems--such as substance abuse, depression, trauma, and marital conflict--are discussed in detail. A new preface in the paperback and e-book editions highlights the book's relevance in the context of current events and concerns about police-community relations. See also Kirschman's related self-help guide I Love a Cop, Third Edition: What Police Families Need to Know, an ideal recommendation for clients and theTrade ReviewWhether you work with many or few law enforcement clients, Counseling Cops is an essential addition to any therapist's resource library. Cops usually go to therapy for the problems caused by years of urban combat, but they won't talk about things that matter until they trust you. Kirschman, Kamena, and Fay give an in-depth understanding of police culture and what therapists need to know about building an alliance with a cop client. They offer treatment strategies, resources, and rich descriptions of the pressures and consequences of a law enforcement career. What can take years to learn about working with law enforcement officers, this book generously provides between two covers.--Stephanie Cress, LCSW, RN, Vice President, First Responder Support NetworkOne of the most comprehensive and useful books that I have read on police counseling. The authors write from real-life clinical experience and understand their clientele. As a researcher and former police officer, I highly recommend this book for psychologists, counselors, and any mental health professional who works with law enforcement officers.--John M. Violanti, PhD, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; 23-year veteran, New York State PoliceKirschman, Kamena, and Fay are respected pioneers in the area of providing mental health services to law enforcement personnel. This book helps clinicians develop both their clinical and cultural competencies for serving cops. It will rapidly accelerate the learning curve of clinicians working with our law enforcement professionals.--Kevin M. Gilmartin, PhD, author of Emotional Survival for Law EnforcementThe authors have been counseling cops for years, and their expertise is all-encompassing. The recaps at the end of each section offering concrete suggestions are especially helpful. This book is invaluable for every clinician who wants to counsel cops. It would be impossible to do a counseling session justice without knowing every aspect of the world in which the cop lives, moves, and works.--Rev. Jan Heglund, Chaplain, San Rafael (California) Police DepartmentThis is the ultimate guidebook against which all other police counseling books will be measured. The book covers issues cops struggle with every day--and presents those issues in plain language for every type of counselor or therapist. The authors have done a magnificent job of describing the psychological impact of police work and explaining both what to do and what not to do when counseling officers. Clinicians learn ways to avoid becoming overwhelmed in intense sessions and get useful examples, quotes, assessment tools, and questions to ask in different situations.--Allen R. Kates, author of CopShock: Surviving Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Starting with chapter titles that pique the imagination and invite the reader to delve further, Drs. Kirschman, Kamena, and Fay cover the broad spectrum of police roles and their impact on individual officers and their families….Their treatment of law enforcement professionals reflects their professional and personal beliefs that police have a very difficult job, one more difficult than many realize….A 'must-read' for anyone who evaluates or treats cops, or who counsels their families.--from the Foreword by Ellen Scrivner, PhD, Executive Fellow, Police Foundation, Washington, DCThis is an evidence-based, savvy, eminently readable book on counseling police officers, other first responders, and their families. The authors are first-rate psychologists with the credentials and insider experience to connect readers to the daily grit, grind, and jitters that make this client population unique.--David M. Corey, PhD, ABPP, President, American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology -The book is complete with insights into law enforcement culture and vignettes that illustrate the problems faced by both cops and those who choose to treat them. This is truly a practitioner's guide-one informed not only by the authors' experiences but also by a wealth of cited studies….[A] must-read….Counseling Cops should be required reading for any mental health professional entering the world of law enforcement, be it as a therapist, educator, or evaluator. With this fine manual on the shelf, a professional would be much better prepared for any eventuality, such as an armed and agitated officer in one's office seeking help whether he or she knows it or not.--PsycCRITIQUES, 7/21/2014Table of ContentsForeword, Ellen ScrivnerI. The Basics of Cultural Competency1. Working in the Law Enforcement Culture2. Managing the Therapeutic Alliance3. The Emergency Responder's Exhaustion Syndrome4. Growing Old in a Young Person's ProfessionII. Line-of-Duty Issues5. Death by 1,000 Cuts: Critical Incidents, Trauma, and Posttraumatic Stress Injuries6. Betrayal: The Hidden Critical Incident7. Shift Work and Sleep DeprivationIII. Treatment Tactics8. Reading Your Client: Assessment Strategies9. Treatment Strategies10. When Your Client Needs MedicationIV. Common Presenting Problems11. Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Other Addictions12. Depression and Suicide13. Somatization, Panic Attacks, and Stress ReductionV. Working with Police Families14. Resilience and the Police Family15. Givens and Paradoxes16. Why Didn't You Shoot Him in the Leg?: Police Family Communication17. The First Responder Relationship18. Infidelity, Divorce, and Domestic AbuseVI. Getting Started19. Special Considerations for Treating Other First Responders20. Breaking and EnteringAppendix: Residential Treatment/Group TherapyResources

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Book SynopsisFrom a seasoned scholar, clinician, and teacher, this lively, highly readable text probes where the field of psychotherapy is now and where it may be headed in the future. Robert L. Woolfolk explores commonalities and differences among major therapeutic approaches, as well as their philosophical underpinnings. He critiques the growing medicalization of mental health care--in particular, the attempt to fit psychotherapy to the templates of evidence-based medicine. Students gain an appreciation of the enduring value of the talking cure for addressing perennial questions: âœWho am I?â âœWhat can I become?â âœWhat kind of life is worth having, and how can I achieve it?â The book makes a strong case for the benefits of psychotherapy not only as a method for treating disorders, but also as a practice that can promote practical wisdom and human flourishing.Trade Review"Woolfolk has a triumph here. All psychotherapists--from the most experienced practitioners to fledgling apprentices--should read this book. It’s all about the therapeutic issues that no one ever tells you about, but you badly need to know."--Brent D. Slife, PhD, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University"Fascinating, provocative, and remarkably well written. Woolfolk's critique of some of the field's predominant conceptual, clinical, and scientific trends is destined to provoke sharp debates and foster new dialogues about how to practice and study psychotherapy. His elucidation of expertise and harmful effects sheds light on how psychosocial treatments work or fail to work. Also insightful is his depiction of psychotherapy as an enactment of humanism that respects the social context of human suffering and that has an impact on many aspects of life. This is a 'must read' for students, clinicians, and researchers who are willing to be challenged and inspired by a bold, daring, erudite, and ultimately optimistic perspective about the value and growth potential of psychotherapy."--Louis G. Castonguay, PhD, Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University"What a rare pleasure to read this book! In an age of medicalized, fragmented, 'alphabet soup' psychotherapies, Woolfolk issues a refreshing and passionate call for the field to take a broad, historical view and emphasize the 'human side' of therapy. This book should be required reading for all students of psychology to understand the breadth and depth of their calling."--Ilene A. Serlin, PhD, BC-DMT, Director, Union Street Health Associates, San Francisco"Not since Bergin and Garfield's Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change and the Franks’ Persuasion and Healing has such an insider critical perspective on psychotherapy been presented. However, Woolfolk’s book transcends both of these landmark works, situating psychotherapy in the larger context of mental health care. Drawing from history and philosophy as well as psychological and clinical science, this book synthesizes an enormous literature with the author’s characteristic insight, clarity, and wit. I recommend it highly for novices and veterans alike."--John Z. Sadler, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and The Daniel W. Foster, MD, Professor of Medical Ethics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center"Has psychotherapy lost its soul? To find out, read this book. Woolfolk’s formidable intellect and his impressive background in both psychology and philosophy are on full display in this outstanding, thought-provoking work, which is especially germane for graduate programs in clinical psychology. I will assign portions of it in my Issues on Clinical Psychology graduate course. As the director of a clinical science program, I find much in this book that our students need to be exposed to in order to fully understand what the therapeutic enterprise should be about and how it should be evaluated."--Ronald E. Smith, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle"I enjoyed this book so much that I found it hard to put down. As a clinical psychologist in my 5th year of private practice, I have been struggling to work out what ‘type of therapy’ I should be utilizing to assist my clients, and have attended many professional development workshops promoting various therapeutic modalities. I have needed to read a book like this for some time to make sense of all of the noise."--Linda Kennedy, MPsych (Clin), private practice, Australia"Woolfolk’s well-written text has never been more needed in order to understand the confusing world of theoretical approaches and psychotherapy research. The dramatic shift to a biological perspective and valuing science over art is discussed and evaluated in light of the current state of the field. This book is essential reading for students and novice practitioners who aspire to be effective clinicians--my students really enjoy it."--Valerie A. Hart, EdD, APRN-BC, Professor of Nursing, University of Southern MaineTable of Contents1. Crisis 2. Ancient Roots and Modern Advances: Our Proud Heritage 3. Civil Wars: The Rise of Behavior Therapy and Biomedical Psychiatry 4. Some Sophistries of Cognition and Biomedicine 5. In Search of Psychotherapy Expertise 6. Psychotherapy as a Humanism 7. Adverse Effects: Cautionary Tales of Harmful Therapies 8. Prospects for Resurgence References Index

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Book SynopsisGrounded in more than 20 years of research, this valid, reliable, easy-to-administer instrument is widely used by mental health, educational, and medical practitioners in screening, diagnosis, and treatment evaluation. Parent questionnaires on home behaviors (English and Spanish) and teacher questionnaires on classroom behaviors are keyed to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Each scale takes just 5 minutes to complete and comes in both a child (5-10) and adolescent (11-17) version, with developmentally appropriate symptom descriptions. Complete instructions are provided for scoring and interpretation, including separate scoring profiles for symptoms and impairments in boys and girls.New to This Edition: *Updated for DSM-5. *Separate adolescent versions of both home and school rating scales. *Includes functional impairment items linked to each symptom dimension (inattention symptoms and hyperactive-impulsiTrade Review"I have been eagerly awaiting the revision of this well-known rating scale for screening and diagnosing ADHD in youth! Not only is the scale quick and easy to administer and score, but its brevity and thoroughness make it an exceptional tool for assessing ADHD and measuring treatment effects. Unlike the majority of other instruments to assess ADHD, it contains current DSM terminology, and has both child and adolescent versions of the parent and teacher ratings. Another important update in this version is its inclusion of items to rate the severity of functional impairments in both inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms."--Julie Schweitzer, PhD, Director, ADHD Program, MIND Institute, University of California, Davis "The ADHD Rating Scale–5 continues the excellence of its predecessor while incorporating improvements consistent with emerging research and diagnostic changes. The assessment of impairment and the inclusion of an adolescent version with developmentally appropriate item wording are wonderful additions. Clinical management of ADHD demands strong assessment tools, and the ADHD Rating Scale–5 meets this need. It is a clear choice for screening, assessing, and monitoring treatment outcome among children and adolescents with ADHD in clinic or school settings."--Charlotte Johnston, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada "The release of the ADHD Rating Scale–5 is cause for celebration. Like prior versions, which are widely used in clinical and research settings, the updated scale is psychometrically sound and is based on extensive reliability and validity data. Adhering to DSM-5, the authors have improved the assessment of ADHD-associated impairments, and have also added important material on adolescent assessment. The chapter on interpretation and use provides an unusually clear and cogent discussion of how the scale should be used for diagnosis and screening. This is a trustworthy guide for clinicians and researchers and is also a useful tool for training graduate students, interns, and residents."--Stephen V. Faraone, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University "DuPaul and colleagues have created another excellent, psychometrically sound parent and teacher rating scale to assist in the screening and diagnosis of ADHD. Using DSM-5 criteria, the authors have improved this version of the scale by adding developmentally appropriate wording for adolescents as well as ratings of impairment. Like the previous version, this scale will soon become the standard in the field."--Steven W. Evans, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University -A rating scale that is easy to use and score and that provides useful, DSM-5 specific information about ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. It has demonstrated utility in both clinical and school settings. The test authors have provided strong support for the psychometric properties of the instrument, which are discussed in the user-friendly test manual. The opportunity for ratings from both parents and teachers and for both children and adolescents is a strength of the measure.--Buros Center for Testing: The Twenty-First Mental Measurements Yearbook, 05/01/2019ƒƒIf you are looking for an easy to use assessment that is a reliable and valid measure of ADHD, this is a manual to add to your bookshelf. The entire form takes only a few minutes to score, and it elicits more objective data for evaluating your students.--School Social Work Journal, 10/02/2017Table of Contents1. Introduction to the ADHD Rating Scales 2. Factor Analysis 3. Standardization and Normative Data 4. Reliability and Validity 5. Interpretation and Use of the Scales for Diagnostic and Screening Purposes 6. Interpretation and Use of the Scales for Evaluating Treatment Outcome Appendix. Rating Scales and Scoring Sheets Attention and Behavior Rating Form, Home Version: Child (English) Attention and Behavior Rating Form, Home Version: Adolescent (English) Attention and Behavior Rating Form, Home Version: Child (Spanish) Attention and Behavior Rating Form, Home Version: Adolescent (Spanish) ADHD Rating Scale–5, Home Version: Symptom Scoring Sheet for Boys ADHD Rating Scale–5, Home Version: Symptom Scoring Sheet for Girls ADHD Rating Scale–5, Home Version: Impairment Scoring Sheet for Boys ADHD Rating Scale–5, Home Version: Impairment Scoring Sheet for Girls Attention and Behavior Rating Form, School Version: Child Attention and Behavior Rating Form, School Version: Adolescent ADHD Rating Scale–5, School Version: Symptom Scoring Sheet for Boys ADHD Rating Scale–5, School Version: Symptom Scoring Sheet for Girls ADHD Rating Scale–5, School Version: Impairment Scoring Sheet for Boys ADHD Rating Scale–5, School Version: Impairment Scoring Sheet for Girls

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Book SynopsisTimely and authoritative, this unique handbook explores the breadth of current knowledge on temperament, from foundational theory and research to clinical applications. Leaders in the field examine basic temperament traits, assessment methods, and what brain imaging and molecular genetics reveal about temperament's biological underpinnings. The book considers the pivotal role of temperament in parentâchild interactions, attachment, peer relationships, and the development of adolescent and adult personality and psychopathology. Innovative psychological and educational interventions that take temperament into account are reviewed. Integrative in scope, the volume features extensive cross-referencing among chapters and a forward-looking summary chapter.Trade Review "This landmark volume brings together a most distinguished group of scholars who provide a remarkably rich treatment of all aspects of temperament research, including biological, personality, developmental, clinical, and applied perspectives. The coverage is spectacular in its depth and breadth; the organization of the specific sections and chapters is clear and excellent. This book is a 'must read' for researchers and an ideal text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in individual differences, temperament, or personality."--Grazyna Kochanska, PhD, Stuit Professor of Developmental Psychology, University of Iowa"Temperament is a central construct in the study of human individual differences, yet a volume providing complete, authoritative coverage of the field has been lacking. This exceptional handbook is a 'must have' for researchers, clinicians, educators, and students. The editors and contributors are a who's who of research in temperament, and the scope of the material is unprecedented, ranging from measurement, to biology, to how temperament plays out in everyday life. The book is well suited to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in personality and individual differences; students are certain to benefit from its clarity and scope. This is required reading that will guide the field for years to come."--Robert F. Krueger, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota"Temperament is a critical concept for understanding almost every area of psychology, from how young children learn to regulate their emotions to what makes some people more susceptible to abusing alcohol. This handbook brings together top researchers on temperament to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative volume on the subject to date, spanning basic research as well as applied work. It is an excellent resource for both the researcher and the practicing clinician, and will serve as a valuable text for advanced courses in human development and developmental psychopathology."--Paul J. Frick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans"Nothing could be more vital than understanding how genetic variation and the physical and social environment interact to guide the development of a child. The Handbook of Temperament shows how this complex interaction shapes each individual's unique behavior. The volume traces both ancient roots and the most current knowledge in the field. This book is vital for psychologists, educators, and neuroscientists who seek to understand the intersection between biology, society, and the developing child."--Michael I. Posner, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon"Covering a broad spectrum of concepts, methods, and applications involving social and biological aspects of temperament, this handbook goes beyond existing works that have a narrower focus. It really fills a gap in the literature on personality. I could see using this volume in a graduate course as a basis for student presentations on different aspects of temperament."--Petra Netter, PhD, MD, Professor Emerita of Psychology, University of Giessen, Germany"This is a terrific volume! A stellar group of scholars provide informed reviews of the history of the field of temperament; relevant theory, measurement issues, research findings, and interventions; and other applied issues. Because temperament is such a broad domain of study, the book will be extremely useful to anyone interested in socioemotional development, executive functioning, personality, and their biological and environmental underpinnings. This handbook will be a valued resource for graduate students and graduate classes, research scientists, and people with applied interests alike."--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State UniversityTable of ContentsI. Foundations of Temperament 1. Advances in Temperament: History, Concepts, and Measures, Mary K. Rothbart 2. Models of Child Temperament, Ivan Mervielde and Sarah S. W. De Pauw 3. Models of Adult Temperament, Marvin Zuckerman II. Basic Temperament Traits 4. The Biography of Behavioral Inhibition, Jerome Kagan 5. Activity as a Temperament Trait, Jan Strelau and Bogdan Zawadzki 6. Positive Emotionality, Samuel P. Putnam 7. Anger and Irritability, Kirby Deater-Deckard and Zhe Wang 8. Effortful Control, M. Rosario Rueda 9. Empathy, Prosocial Behavior, and Other Aspects of Kindness, Ariel Knafo and Salomon Israel III. Measures of Temperament 10. Asking Questions about Temperament: Self- and Other-Report Measures Across the Lifespan, Marcia A. Gartstein, David J. Bridgett, and Christina M. Low 11. Behavioral Assessment of Temperament, H. Hill Goldsmith and Jeffrey R. Gagne 12. Psychobiological Measures of Temperament in Childhood, Susan D. Calkins and Margaret M. Swingler IV. Biological Perspectives on Temperament 13. Temperament in Animals, Christina S. Barr 14. Temperament and Evolution, Kevin B. MacDonald 15. Prenatal Factors in Temperament: The Role of Prenatal Stress and Substance Use Exposure, Anja C. Huizink 16. Quantitative and Molecular Genetic Studies of Temperament, Kimberly J. Saudino and Manjie Wang 17. Neurobiology and Neurochemistry of Temperament in Children, Lauren K. White, Connie Lamm, Sarah M. Helfenstein, and Nathan A. Fox 18. Neurobiology and Neurochemistry of Temperament in Adults, Richard A. Depue and Yu Fu V. Temperament in Context 19. Integrating Temperament and Attachment: The Differential Susceptibility Paradigm, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn and Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg 20. Temperament and Parenting in Developmental Perspective, John E. Bates, Alice C. Schermerhorn, and Isaac T. Petersen 21. Temperament and Peer Relationships, Robert J. Coplan and Amanda Bullock 22. Culture and Temperament, Xinyin Chen, Fan Yang, and Rui Fu 23. Gender Differences in Temperament, Nicole M. Else-Quest 24. Temperament and the Development of Personality Traits, Adaptations, and Narratives, Rebecca L. Shiner and Avshalom Caspi VI. Clinical Perspectives on Temperament 25. Temperament and Risk: Resilient and Vulnerable Responses to Adversity, Liliana J. Lengua and Theodore D. Wachs 26. Temperament and Internalizing Disorders, Daniel L. Klein, Margaret W. Dyson, Autumn J. Kujawa, and Roman Kotov 27. Temperament, Externalizing Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Jennifer L. Tackett, Michelle M. Martel, and Shauna C. Kushner 28. Temperament and Physical Health over the Lifespan, Sarah E. Hampson and Margarete E. Vollrath VII. Applied Perspectives on Temperament 29. Temperament-Based Intervention: Reconceptualized from a Response-to-Intervention Framework, Sandee Graham McClowry and Ashleigh Collins 30. Temperament in the Classroom, Angela Lee Duckworth and Kelly M. Allred 31. Temperament in Psychotherapy: Reflections on Clinical Practice with the Trait of Sensitivity, Elaine N. Aron VIII. Integration and Outlook 32. Fifty Years of Progress in Temperament Research: A Synthesis of Major Themes, Findings, and Challenges and a Look Forward, Marcel Zentner and Rebecca L. Shiner

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Book SynopsisOffering pragmatic guidance for planning and conducting a meta-analytic review, this book is written in an engaging, nontechnical style that makes it ideal for graduate course use or self-study. The author shows how to identify questions that can be answered using meta-analysis, retrieve both published and unpublished studies, create a coding manual, use traditional and unique effect size indices, and write a meta-analytic review. An ongoing example illustrates meta-analytic techniques. In addition to the fundamentals, the book discusses more advanced topics, such as artifact correction, random- and mixed-effects models, structural equation representations, and multivariate procedures. User-friendly features include annotated equations; discussions of alternative approaches; and Practical Matters sections that give advice on topics not often discussed in other books, such as linking meta-analytic results with theory and the utility of meta-analysis software programs.Trade ReviewCard is to be applauded for his thorough discussion of both the fundamentals and recent advances in meta-analysis, and for his use of such friendly, toned-down language. For instance, the graphical presentation of simulation results in order to explain the threat/impact of publication bias will really help readers understand the concept. I really like the author’s discussions of practical matters, which may stimulate readers to investigate new approaches and practices. I will recommend this book to my colleagues in psychology and education who are interested in learning meta-analysis.--Soyeon Ahn, PhD, Research, Measurement, and Evaluation Program, University of MiamiThis book teaches individuals how to do a meta-analysis from start to finish. Readers learn how to search the literature, code studies, statistically combine study results, and write up the results. Card covers topics not included in most textbooks, such as how to retrieve unpublished studies, the creation of a coding manual, effect sizes from multiple regression analysis, publication bias, and multivariate procedures in meta-analysis. I like the 'Practical Matters' sections in the chapters. This is an excellent textbook for a course on meta-analysis, and an excellent manual for anyone wanting to conduct a meta-analysis.--Brad J. Bushman, PhD, Institute for Social Research, University of MichiganThe book is well organized and walks the reader through the concepts in an accessible, logical manner. The definitions and explanations are clear and easy to follow, and the consistent use of examples throughout the chapters is very helpful. The author does a nice job of presenting key considerations, alternative approaches, and the strengths and shortcomings of each option. The reading level and writing style are appropriate for graduate student readers.--Jody A. Worley, PhD, Department of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa- Card's book is written in a nontechnical style that would work well in a graduate course, or it could be used by someone who is just learning meta-analysis. Card takes the reader through the multiple steps in creating a meta-analytic study, such as retrieving studies, creating a coding manual, and using effect size indices, as well as how to write a meta-analytic review paper. His book is peppered with examples of the technique, which makes the topic more accessible and easier to understand. He also provides advice on the utility of meta-analysis software, such as how it can be used and whether it is needed. This book is written like a good recipe that the reader can follow from beginning to end to produce a meta-analytic study ready to submit for publication....Describes how to do meta-analysis without bogging down the reader with equations. Card offers simple explanations of what to do in meta-analysis and provides enough background so that the reader can understand the rationale behind procedures and why the procedures need to be completed. --PsycCRITIQUES, 7/27/2012Table of ContentsI. The Blueprint: Planning and Preparing a Meta-Analytic Review 1. An Introduction to Meta-Analysis 1.1 The Need for Research Synthesis in the Social Sciences 1.2 Basic Terminology 1.3 A Brief History of Meta-Analysis 1.4 The Scientific Process of Research Synthesis 1.5 An Overview of the Book 1.6 Practical Matters: A Note on Software and Information Management 1.7 Summary 1.8 Recommended Readings 2. Questions That Can and Questions That Cannot Be Answered through Meta-Analysis 2.1 Identifying Goals and Research Questions for Meta-Analysis 2.2 The Limits of Primary Research and the Limits of Meta-Analytic Synthesis 2.3 Critiques of Meta-Analysis: When Are They Valid and When Are They Not? 2.4 Practical Matters: The Reciprocal Relation between Planning and Conducting a Meta-Analysis 2.5 Summary 2.6 Recommended Readings 3. Searching the Literature 3.1 Developing and Articulating a Sampling Frame 3.2 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria 3.3 Finding Relevant Literature 3.4 Reality Checking: Is My Search Adequate? 3.5 Practical Matters: Beginning a Meta-Analytic Database 3.6 Summary 3.7 Recommended Readings II. The Building Blocks: Coding Individual Studies 4. Coding Study Characteristics 4.1 Identifying Interesting Moderators 4.2 Coding Study “Quality” 4.3 Evaluating Coding Decisions 4.4 Practical Matters: Creating an Organized Protocol for Coding 4.5 Summary 4.6 Recommended Readings 5. Basic Effect Size Computation 5.1 The Common Metrics: Correlation, Standardized Mean Difference, and Odds Ratio 5.2 Computing r from Commonly Reported Results 5.3 Computing g from Commonly Reported Results 5.4 Computing o from Commonly Reported Results 5.5 Comparisons among r, g, and o 5.6 Practical Matters: Using Effect Size Calculators and Meta-Analysis Programs 5.7 Summary 5.8 Recommended Readings 6. Corrections to Effect Sizes 6.1 The Controversy of Correction 6.2 Artifact Corrections to Consider 6.3 Practical Matters: When (and How) to Correct: Conceptual, Methodological, and Disciplinary Considerations 6.4 Summary 6.5 Recommended Readings 7. Advanced and Unique Effect Size Computation 7.1 Describing Single Variables 7.2 When the Metric Is Meaningful: Raw Difference Scores 7.3 Regression Coefficients and Similar Multivariate Effect Sizes 7.4 Miscellaneous Effect Sizes 7.5 Practical Matters: The Opportunities and Challenges of Meta-Analyzing Unique Effect Sizes 7.6 Summary 7.7 Recommended Readings III. Putting the Pieces Together: Combining and Comparing Effect Sizes 8. Basic Computations: Computing Mean Effect Size and Heterogeneity around This Mean 8.1 The Logic of Weighting 8.2 Measures of Central Tendency in Effect Sizes 8.3 Inferential Testing and Confidence Intervals of Average Effect Sizes 8.4 Evaluating Heterogeneity among Effect Sizes 8.5 Practical Matters: Nonindependence among Effect Sizes 8.6 Summary 8.7 Recommended Readings 9. Explaining Heterogeneity among Effect Sizes: Moderator Analyses 9.1 Categorical Moderators 9.2 Continuous Moderators 9.3 A General Multiple Regression Framework for Moderation 9.4 An Alternative SEM Approach 9.5 Practical Matters: The Limits of Interpreting Moderators in Meta-Analysis 9.6 Summary 9.7 Recommended Readings 10. Fixed-, Random-, and Mixed-Effects Models 10.1 Differences among Models 10.2 Analyses of Random-Effects Models 10.3 Mixed-Effects Models 10.4 A Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Random- and Mixed-Effects Models 10.5 Practical Matters: Which Model Should I Use? 10.6 Summary 10.7 Recommended Readings 11. Publication Bias 11.1 The Problem of Publication Bias 11.2 Managing Publication Bias 11.3 Practical Matters: What Impact Do Sampling Biases Have on Meta-Analytic Conclusions? 11.4 Summary 11.5 Recommended Readings 12. Multivariate Meta-Analytic Models 12.1 Meta-Analysis to Obtain Sufficient Statistics 12.2 Two Approaches to Multivariate Meta-Analysis 12.3 Practical Matters: The Interplay between Meta-Analytic Models and Theory 12.4 Summary 12.5 Recommended Readings IV. The Final Product: Reporting Meta-Analytic Results 13. Writing Meta-Analytic Results 13.1 Dimensions of Literature Reviews, Revisited 13.2 What to Report and Where to Report It 13.3 Using Figures and Tables in Reporting Meta-Analyses 13.4 Practical Matters: Avoiding Common Problems in Reporting Results of Meta-Analyses 13.5 Summary 13.6 Recommended Readings References Author Index Subject Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisDrawing on extensive research and clinical experience, leading authority Richard A. Bryant explores what works--and what doesn't work--in managing acute traumatic stress. He reviews the current state of the science on acute stress disorder (ASD) and presents diagnostic guidelines based on DSM-5. In a straightforward, highly readable style, Bryant shares rich insights into how to provide effective, compassionate care to specific populations, including those with mild traumatic brain injury, military personnel and first responders, and children. Evidence-based intervention procedures are described. Reproducible assessment tools and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review“An encyclopedic knowledge of acute stress reactions underpins this highly readable book. Both researchers and clinicians will take this book from the shelf and refer to it repeatedly. It deserves a wide readership among those interested in the impact of community disasters as well as individual traumas of all kinds. This book will prove to be a benchmark reference for the traumatic stress field."--Alexander C. McFarlane, MD, Director, Center for Traumatic Stress Studies, University of Adelaide, Australia "Bryant is the rock star of ASD, having done the most important clinical research in the field for the past 20 years. This is one of the most valuable and most readable books I have encountered in a long time. It should be on the bookshelf of all therapists and trainees to give them the knowledge to help humanity recover from life’s traumas. The volume provides everything professionals need to know to treat ASD, including the research on initial reactions to trauma, scripts for describing the treatment to patients, and session-by-session instructions for intervention."--Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Trauma Anxiety Recovery Program, Emory University School of Medicine "Accessible, thoughtful, and comprehensive. Remarkable for its scholarship, this book represents a seamless synthesis of historical, cultural, scientific, and clinical perspectives. Bryant focuses on the most important questions relevant to acute stress responses, all the while infusing the discussion with a healthy dose of common sense and firsthand clinical experience. Mental health clinicians, behavioral scientists, and those involved in mental health policy will all find this text both useful and engaging."--Jennifer J. Vasterling, PhD, Chief of Psychology, VA Boston Healthcare System; Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine -Table of ContentsI. Theoretical and Empirical Issues 1. Lessons from the Past 2. Diagnosis of Acute Stress Disorder 3. Acute Stress Disorder in DSM-5 4. Do Initial Reactions Predict Long-Term Reactions? 5. Biology of Acute Stress Reactions 6. Cognitive Features of Acute Stress Reactions II. Assessment 7. Assessing Acute Stress Reactions III. Treatment 8. What about Psychological Debriefing? 9. An Overview of Treatment for Acute Stress Disorder 10. How to Treat Acute Stress Disorder 11. Challenges to Treating Acute Stress Disorder IV. Special Considerations 12. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury 13. Working with Military Personnel and First Responders 14. Acute Stress Disorder in Children 15. Acute Stress Disorder and the Law 16. Concluding Comments V. Appendices Acute Stress Disorder Structured Interview–5 Acute Stress Disorder Scale–5 Prolonged Exposure Monitoring Form Thought Record Form Trauma Hierarchy FormIn Vivo Exposure Form

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Book SynopsisRecognized as the definitive reference, this handbook brings together leading experts from multiple psychological subdisciplines to examine one of today's most dynamic areas of research. Coverage encompasses the biological and neuroscientific underpinnings of emotions, as well as developmental, social and personality, cognitive, and clinical perspectives. The volume probes how people understand, experience, express, and perceive affective phenomena and explores connections to behavior and health across the lifespan. Concluding chapters present cutting-edge work on a range of specific emotions. Illustrations include 10 color plates. New to This Edition *Chapters on the mechanisms, processes, and influences that contribute to emotions (such as genetics, the brain, neuroendocrine processes, language, the senses of taste and smell). *Chapters on emotion in adolescence and older age, and in neurodegenerative dementias. *Chapters on facial expressions and emotional bodTrade Review"Offering the most comprehensive coverage imaginable, this handbook continues to occupy a unique position in the emotion field. Experts will find it invaluable for keeping current, and novices will find it an appealing and accessible introduction."--Susan T. Fiske, PhD, Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology and Professor of Public Affairs, Princeton University “The fourth edition of Handbook of Emotions once again assembles a brilliant set of chapters from the world’s foremost experts on every aspect of emotion. It is easy to see why this accessible and authoritative compendium has become, and still remains, the bible of the field. An essential resource for researchers and students alike.”--Daniel Gilbert, PhD, Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology, Harvard University -[An] excellent (and nearly exhaustive) reference…for emotion scholars in the social sciences and humanities.--Evolutionary Studies in Imaginative Culture, 04/24/2019ƒƒThe editors of the fourth edition of this handbook have surpassed their outstanding third edition…to produce a work that provides not only a snapshot of the state-of-the-art aspects of emotion science, but also a credible and revealing vision of the future of the field. Of course, the editors are leaders in their respective areas of study; in addition, they have a rich and comprehensive understanding of the field of emotion science as a whole, especially its expanding borders. In the eight years since the last edition was published, the field has grown enormously; the new edition reflects that growth and more….Noteworthy in this regard is the inclusion of chapters that incorporate some of the new methodologies and approaches that are changing the ways in which individuals think about emotions, as well as the expansion of the final section of the book, 'Specific Emotions.' There is no other handbook of this quality and scope. This text is absolutely essential.--Choice Reviews, 03/01/2017ƒƒThis book appears to be the gold standard in the field based on the distinguished editors and authors and the fact that it continues to be revised as new theories and research occur. All in all, this is a tremendous contribution to psychology and our understanding of human nature. ****! (on the third edition)--Doody's Review Service, 09/12/2008ƒƒSimply put, it is the best single-volume compendium of the state of the art in emotion research. (on the first edition)--Cognition and Emotion, 01/01/2005Table of ContentsI. Interdisciplinary Perspectives 1. The Philosophy of Emotions, Andrea Scarantino 2. The History of Emotions, Ute Frevert 3. The Sociology of Emotion, Katherine J. Lively & Emi A. Weed 4. Emotions in Music, Literature, and Film, P. N. Johnson-Laird & Keith Oatley 5. Affect in Economic Decision Making, Karolina M. Lempert & Elizabeth A. Phelps 6. Computational Models of Emotion as Psychological Tools, Stacy Marsella & Jonathan Gratch II. Biological Perspectives 7. From Pleasure to Happiness: “Liking” and “Wanting” in Mind and Brain, Kent C. Berridge & Morten L. Kringelbach 8. Neural Fingerprinting: Meta-Analysis, Variation, and the Search for Brain-Based Essences in the Science of Emotions, Elizabeth Clark-Polner, Tor D. Wager, Ajay B. Satpute, & Lisa Feldman Barrett 9. Emotion and the Autonomic Nervous System, Wendy Berry Mendes 10. Genetic Contributions to Affect and Emotion, Yuliya S. Nikolova, Elena G. Davis, & Ahmad R. Hariri 11. Olfaction: Explicit and Implicit Emotional Processing, Jeannette M. Haviland-Jones, Patricia J. Wilson, & Robin Freyberg 12. Interoception and Emotion: A Neuroanatomical Perspective, A. D. (Bud) Craig 13. The Affect of Taste and Olfaction: The Key to Survival, Linda Bartoshuk and Derek J. Snyder III. Developmental Perspectives 14. The Development of Facial Expressions: Current Perspectives on Infant Emotions, Linda A. Camras, Serah S. Fatani, Brittney R. Fraumeni, & Michael M. Shuster 15. The Emergence of Human Emotions, Michael Lewis 16. Understanding Emotion, Paul L. Harris, Marc de Rosnay, & Francisco Pons 17. The Development of Children’s Concepts of Emotion, Sherri C. Widen 18. Emotion and Aging, Mara Mather & Allison Ponzio 19. The Interplay of Motivation and Emotion: View from Adulthood and Old Age, Molly Sands, Nhi Ngo, & Derek M. Isaacowitz 20. Emotional Development in Adolescence, Leah H. Somerville IV. Social and Personality Perspectives 21. Gender and Emotion: Theory, Findings, and Content, Leslie R. Brody, Judith A. Hall, & Lynissa R. Stokes 22. The Cultural Psychology of Emotions, Batja Mesquita, Jozefien De Leersnyder, & Michael Boiger 23. Intergroup Emotions, Eliot R. Smith & Diane M. Mackie 24. Social Functions of Emotion and Emotion Regulation, Agneta H. Fischer & Antony S. R. Manstead 25. Social Pain and Social Pleasure: Two Overlooked but Fundamental Mammalian Emotions?, Naomi I. Eisenberger 26. Emotion Regulation: A Valuation Perspective, Guarav Suri & James J. Gross 27. Expression of Emotion, Dacher Keltner, Jessica Tracy, Disa A. Sauter, Daniel C. Cordaro, and Galen McNeil 28. Emotional Body Perception in the Wild, Beatrice de Gelder 29. Form and Function in Facial Expressive Behavior, Daniel H. Lee & Adam K. Anderson V. Cognitive Perspectives 30. Emotional Intelligence, Marc A. Brackett, Susan E. Rivers, Michelle C. Bertoli, & Peter Salovey 31. New Light on the Affect–Cognition Connection, Gerald L. Clore & Alexander J. Schiller 32. A Fundamental Role for Conceptual Processing in Emotion, Christine D. Wilson-Mendenhall & Lawrence W. Barsalou 33. Memory and Emotion, Elizabeth A. Kensinger & Daniel L. Schacter 34. Language and Emotion: Putting Words into Feelings and Feelings into Words, Kristen A. Lindquist, Maria Gendron, & Ajay B. Satpute 35. Emotion and Attention, Greg Hajcak, Felicia Jackson, Jamie Ferri, & Anna Weinberg VI. Health-Related Perspectives 36. Emotions and Health, Laura D. Kubzansky & Ashley Winning 37. Neuroendocrine and Neuroimmunological Mechanisms of Emotion, Aric A. Prather 38. Emotion Disturbances as Transdiagnostic Processes in Psychopathology, Anne M. Kring & Jasmine Mote 39. The Clinical Application of Emotion in Psychotherapy, Leslie S. Greenberg 40. Eat, Drink, and Be Sedentary: A Review of Health Behavior’s Effects on Emotions and Affective States, and Implications for Interventions, Elissa Epel, Aric A. Prather, Eli Puterman, & A. Janet Tomiyama 41. Stress and Emotion: Embodied, in Context, and Across the Lifespan, Barbara Ganzel, Jason R. D. Rarick, & Pamela Morris 42. Emotion-Related Symptoms of Neurodegenerative Dementias, Bradford C. Dickerson VII. Specific Emotions 43. Fear and Anxiety, Kevin S. LaBar 44. Anger, Eddie Harmon-Jones & Cindy Harmon-Jones 45. Self-Conscious Emotions: Embarrassment, Pride, Shame, Guilt, and Hubris, Michael Lewis 46. Disgust, Paul Rozin, Jonathan Haidt, & Clark McCauley 47. Gratitude and Compassion, David DeSteno, Paul Condon, & Leah Dickens 48. Love: Positivity Resonance as a Fresh, Evidence-Based Perspective on an Age-Old Topic, Barbara L. Fredrickson 49. Sadness and Depression, Christian A. Webb & Diego A. Pizzagalli 50. Empathy, Jamil Zaki & Kevin Ochsner Author Index Subject Index

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