Psychotherapy Books

Book SynopsisThis volume examines the role of mindfulness principles and practices in a range of well-established cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches. Leading scientist-practitioners describe how their respective modalities incorporate such nontraditional themes as mindfulness, acceptance, values, spirituality, being in relationship, focusing on the present moment, and emotional deepening. Coverage includes acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, integrative behavioral couple therapy, behavioral activation, and functional analytic psychotherapy. Contributors describe their clinical methods and goals, articulate their theoretical models, and examine similarities to and differences from other approaches.Trade Review"One of the most important treatment developments in recent years has been the theoretical and empirical elaboration of mindfulness and acceptance into evidence-based cognitive-behavioral protocols. Books on this topic, however, have typically focused either on general theory or on clinical applications to narrow segments of psychopathology. Now Hayes, Follette, and Linehan--three of the most creative thinkers in this area--have produced a volume surveying the current status of these new intervention strategies across the wide spectrum of psychopathology. Anyone seeking to remain up to date on the applications of these exciting new procedures with a variety of client problems will want to have this book close at hand."--David H. Barlow, PhD, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and Department of Psychology, Boston University"Some of today's most innovative scientist-practitioners provide an in-depth examination of the many ways that the concepts of mindfulness and acceptance are being integrated into cognitive-behavioral therapy, which hitherto has had little systematic contact with experiential therapies and Eastern philosophies. This book will be of interest to all mental health professionals concerned with enhancing therapeutic change in their patients and with furthering their own personal development. Provocative and at times very wise, this is 'must' reading for researchers and clinicians alike, inviting critical consideration of new and promising ideas and procedures. It is an appropriate text for graduate-level courses in psychotherapy, particularly within clinical psychology programs, and would serve as an excellent basis for a special-topic seminar on mindfulness and acceptance therapies."--Gerald C. Davison, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Southern California -Table of Contents1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the New Behavior Therapies: Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Relationship, Steven C. Hayes 2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Synthesizing Radical Acceptance with Skillful Means, Clive J. Robins, Henry Schmidt III, and Marsha M. Linehan 3. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Theoretical Rationale and Empirical Status, Zindel V. Segal, John D. Teasdale, and J. Mark G. Williams 4. Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Comparisons, Contrasts, and Application to Anxiety, Susan M. Orsillo, Lizabeth Roemer, Jennifer Block Lerner, and Matthew T. Tull 5. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Acceptance, Robert J. Kohlenberg, Jonathan W. Kanter, Madelon Bolling, Reo Wexner, Chauncey Parker, and Mavis Tsai 6. Values Work in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Setting a Course for Behavioral Treatment, Kelly G. Wilson and Amy R. Murrell 7. Finding the Action in Behavioral Activation: The Search for Empirically Supported Interventions and Mechanisms of Change, Christopher Martell, Michael Addis, and Sona Dimidjian 8. Mindfulness, Acceptance, Validation, and "Individual" Psychopathology in Couples, Alan E. Fruzzetti and Kate M. Iverson 9. Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Trauma, Victoria M. Follette, Kathleen M. Palm, and Mandra L. Rasmussen Hall 10. Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Bringing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy into the Valued Present, T. D. Borkovec and Brian Sharpless 11. Acceptance and Change in the Treatment of Eating Disorders: The Evolution of Manual-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, G. Terence Wilson 12. Vipassana Meditation as a Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders, G. Alan Marlatt, Katie Witkiewitz, Tiara M. Dillworth, Sarah W. Bowen, George A. Parks, Laura MarieMacpherson, Heather S. Lonczak, Mary E. Larimer, Tracy Simpson, Arthur W. Blume, and Rick Crutcher 13. Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Change in Couple Therapy, Andrew Christensen, Mia Sevier, Lorelei E. Simpson, and Krista S. Gattis

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Book SynopsisThis outstanding text gives students a solid grounding in clinical and experimental neuropsychology. The author is a leading authority whose engaging writing style and thorough yet concise coverage of brain localization, anatomy, and their links to cognitive function make the book ideal for undergraduate or graduate use. It is illustrated with more than 60 figures, including six color plates. Trade Review"This book is an excellent introductory text. It is clearly written, with humor and many interesting comments. All the striking neuropsychological syndromes are lucidly described, and students will know that they are learning from a true expert with over 30 years of experience to draw on. The new chapters on imaging, degenerative conditions, profound forms of brain injury, and psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, as well as the increased focus on rehabilitation, are valuable additions which students will find fascinating. While the text will be particularly valuable for graduate students specializing in clinical neuropsychology, beginners in the field also will find it useful and accessible."--Andrew Mayes, DPhil, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, United Kingdom"The superb first edition of Introduction to Neuropsychology has been prominently displayed on my bookshelf and used in my teaching. Covering both clinical and experimental applications, this book provides what I have always found to be the best approach for teaching students the art and science of neuropsychological assessment. The second edition retains all of the good qualities of its predecessor and adds key advances in the clinical neurosciences, including brain imaging. This highly readable text constitutes an essential overview of the field, and I plan on using it in my Introduction to Human Neuropsychology course."--Erin D. Bigler, PhD, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University"Beaumont produced a classic with his first edition. The second edition continues the tradition while presenting a comprehensive, well-balanced, and accessible introduction to modern clinical neuropsychology. It provides an overview of syndromes, symptoms, methods, and commonly used techniques. This book sets a new standard for neuropsychology texts."--Antonio E. Puente, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington- Particularly impressive is the coverage of theoretical models of cognitive neuroscience, a unique aspect of the text. An additional exceptional aspect of this book is the reporting on experimental neuropsychology, an often neglected area in many introductory neuropsychology texts. The book also provides excellent coverage of the various types of aphasias, the Glasgow Coma Scale, and states of consciousness....Students will benefit from the unique synthesis of clinical and experimental information found in the second edition of Introduction to Neuropsychology. In presenting such information in a comprehensive yet accessible format, Dr. Beaumont succeeds in improving on his already-solid first edition. --Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 5/23/2008Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. The Discipline of Neuropsychology2. The Structure of the Central Nervous SystemII. Clinical Studies3. The Frontal Lobes4. The Temporal Lobes5. The Parietal Lobes6. The Occipital Lobes7. Language8. Degenerative Diseases and Profound Brain Injury9. The Subcortex and PsychosurgeryIII. Experimental Studies10. Split Brains and Dual Minds11. Divided Visual Field Studies12. Dichotic Listening13. Electrophysiology and Imaging14. Individual Differences: Gender and HandednessIV. Applications15. Neuropsychological Practice16. Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology

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Book SynopsisIntegrating systemic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral perspectives, this acclaimed book presents an innovative framework for therapeutic work. Ellen Wachtel shows how parents and children all too often get entangled in patterns that cause grief to both generations, and demonstrates how to help bring about change with a combination of family-focused and child-focused interventions. Vivid case examples illustrate creative ways to engage young children in family sessions and conduct complementary sessions with children and parents alone, using a variety of strengths-based, developmentally informed strategies. The paperback edition features a new preface in which the author reflects on the continuing evolution of her approach.Trade ReviewTreating Troubled Children and Their Families is a staple text for the child therapy and family therapy courses I teach in our clinical psychology PhD program. I believe it is far and away the most valuable reading that students do in these courses. Students regularly comment on how 'right' it feels to view their clinical work through Dr. Wachtel's integrative lens. They also appreciate the easy balance between theoretical perspectives and very detailed descriptions of what to do in a session. Students have even remarked that they save Dr. Wachtel's chapters for last, as a reward for finishing all of their other reading for the week! Among the most essential qualities of Dr. Wachtel’s work are her respect and appreciation for the strengths of each parent and child, which truly make this book a gift for each new generation of clinicians working with families across all sociocultural contexts.--Karla Klein Murdock, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts-BostonTreating Troubled Children and Their Families is required reading for my master's-level students. Wachtel articulates psychodynamic developmental principles in a way that is invaluable to burgeoning clinicians who are striving to be relationship specialists. Students appreciate how the text helps them understand children's developmental needs and how to relate to them in a family context, and the creative ideas it provides for intervening in family therapy.--Linda Stone Fish, PhD, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Syracuse UniversityA ground-breaking work! Wachtel describes an integrated model of therapy which combines elements of systemic, psychodynamic, play, and cognitive behavioral approaches. The author's child in family therapy combines both individual and interpersonal perspectives. Both beginning and experienced family therapists will find many practical suggestions for engaging young children in the therapeutic process. Highly recommended. --Charles E. Schaefer, Ph.D., Founder of the Play Therapy Training Institute, New Jersey, author of The Therapeutic Powers of PlayUndaunted by the challenge of integrating four different traditions--cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems therapies--Ellen Wachtel uses her impressive intellect and inexhaustible imagination to bring the reader the best of theory and practice on behalf of troubled children and their families. A `must' for all therapists working with children. --Marcia Sheinberg, M.S.W., Director of Training, Ackerman Institute for Family TherapyThis is a big book in every sense of the word. To call it an integrative model is to minimize its impact. Therapists who define themselves as systems or family therapists, as well as those who practice a psychodynamic model of child therapy, will find it equally important. Dr. Wachtel tells us that the 'relative balance of systemic psychodynamic behavioral and cognitive interventions varies greatly from case to case. Therapists need to pick and choose, borrow and reshape from all those who have something to offer distressed and troubled children.' I say amen to that. Dr. Wachtel has an encyclopedic knowledge of her field. She teaches while she informs. Best of all she holds your interest every page of the process. This may be the one book you will refer to over and over again. To quote Ms. Wachtel again, 'Most important of all is that therapists learn to think about children's difficulties from a wide variety of perspectives and that they have in their repertoire a wide range of interventions.' This book will help us all in that direction. --Olga Silverstein, M.S.W., and author of The Courage to Raise Good Men....Extremely well-written....A must for professionals at all levels of clinical experience who work with children and their families. --Stephen M. Gavazzi, Ohio State University in Journal of Family Psychotherapy - Extremely well-written....A must for professionals at all levels of clinical experience who work with children and their families. --Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 6/4/2004ƒƒ [A] masterly contribution in integration, with provocative and groundbreaking implications for contemporary family therapy. --AFTA Newsletter, 6/4/2004Table of Contents1. The Child as an Individual: An Introduction to Child-in-Family Therapy2. Meeting with Parents Alone: Understanding Their Concerns3. Getting the Most Out of Family Meetings4. Knowing the Child in Depth: A Clinical Guide to Effective Individual Sessions5. Anxiety, Adaptational Styles, and Defense Mechanims6. Essential Psychodynamic Concepts7. Interventions Based on Psychodynamic Formulations8. Interventions Based on Behavioral Formulations9. Pulling It All Together: Five Illustrative Case Studies

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Book SynopsisAdvancing our understanding of the cognitive underpinnings of psychopathology, this is the first volume to focus on the role of unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, and impulses in a variety of psychological disorders. Leading experts explore the nature and causes of cognitive intrusions, examining how they become so persistent--and distressing--for certain individuals. Compelling findings are presented on the contribution of these phenomena to the etiology and maintenance of such diverse problems as obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, and sexual offending. Highlighting important questions for future research, each chapter also discusses practical implications for assessment and treatment. Clearly organized and tightly edited, this book will inform the work of researchers, students, and clinicians alike.Trade ReviewToo many young clinicians are planning treatment without formulating causation of an individual patient's symptoms. This book counteracts that tendency (to make a DSM-IV diagnosis and jump to a manualized approach). It takes one very important symptom--intrusive thoughts--and examines it in several disorders and from many perspectives. The book will be very helpful in teaching therapists how to think about what causes each of the several presented complaints.--Mardi J. Horowitz, MD, Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, University of California, San FranciscoThis book highlights the ubiquity of unwanted mental activity, a facet of cognition that is orthogonal to the pervasive categorization of thoughts as positive or negative. It is a 'must read' for researchers, clinicians, and students eager to understand why mental control and suppression are bound to fail in dealing with these intrusions, and how--while it may seem counterintuitive--approaches that encourage patients to develop a curious, detached awareness of these thoughts have proven helpful across a host of clinical problems.--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, CanadaThis volume provides a highly valuable survey of the research on intrusive thoughts in several clinical states, including depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and sexual disorders. It will be useful to clinicians, to instructors in graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in clinical psychology, and to researchers in social, personality, and cognitive psychology.--Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, PhD, Department of Psychology, Yale University - A comprehensive summary of cognitive theory on intrusive thoughts, with information that will be useful to researcher and clinician alike. It is compelling in its ability to stimulate the reader to think about how the thoughts that underlie disorders are shaped and controlled. Researchers will appreciate the descriptions of research tools and methods. Clinicians will benefit from the ample attention paid to the clinical applications of current theory. --Psychiatric Services, 10/10/2004ƒƒ Cognitive therapy begins with a conceptualization of the individual and this book offers a valuable insight into the role of intrusive thoughts in a range of disorders. These are important concepts to include in our case conceptualizations. --Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 10/10/2004Table of Contents1. Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts in Nonclinical Individuals: Implications for Clinical Disorders, David A. Clark and Shelley Rhyno2. Intrusive Thoughts in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Sherry A. Falsetti, Jeannine Monnier, and Heidi S. Resnick3. Seeking Solace but Finding Despair: The Persistence of Intrusive Thoughts in Depression, Richard M. Wenzlaff4. Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts in Insomnia, Allison G. Harvey5. Worry, Intrusive Thoughts, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The Metacognitive Theory and Treatment, Adrian Wells6. Thinking Is Believing: Ego-Dystonic Intrusive Thoughts in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, David A. Clark and Kieron O'Connor7. Psychosis and the Phenomenon of Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts, Anthony P. Morrison8. Unwanted Thoughts and Fantasies Experienced by Sexual Offenders: Their Nature, Persistence, and Treatment, W. L. Marshall and Calvin Langton9. Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: Present Status and Future Directions, Christine Purdon

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents a proven psychoeducational therapy approach for persons with severe mental illness and their families. Pioneering schizophrenia treatment developer William R. McFarlane first lays out the theoretical and empirical foundations of the multifamily model. Chapters coauthored with other leading clinician-researchers then provide detailed how-to instructions for forming groups; implementing educational and problem-solving interventions; managing clinical, relationship, and functional issues that may arise; and integrating psychoeducation with other forms of treatment. Also addressed are applications of the model--some described here for the first time--to a variety of disorders other than schizophrenia, including bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and medical illness.Trade Review“I use this book as the primary text in a class for master’s-degree-seeking students who are preparing to work collaboratively in primary care medical settings. The book provides an excellent resource for these students, who need models of treatments that can harness the power of the family system and the social network in helping patients and families manage chronic and severe psychiatric conditions. Detailed, concise, and easily understandable, this book represents the state of the art in evidence-based practice.”--Richard J. Bischoff, PhD, Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Nebraska-LincolnWilliam R. McFarlane has known for more than three decades that families have the power to deal with problems caused by a member struggling with serious mental illness. He developed multifamily groups as the tool to harness this power. Multifamily groups are opportunities for family members to swap information and share support, so that all involved can withstand the challenges of psychiatric disability. In this single authoritative book, McFarlane and his colleagues have captured the methods and strengths of the approach. This is 'must' reading and an exceptional resource for service providers.--Patrick W. Corrigan, PsyD, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, University of ChicagoEducation of patients and their caregivers about mental disorders, and effective integrated biomedical and psychosocial treatment, are now well established as major components of effective mental health programs. McFarlane and his colleagues have pioneered and refined the multifamily group approach as an excellent means of providing long-term structured problem solving to facilitate clinical and social recovery from major disorders. This volume provides a clear description of the theory, practice, efficacy, and dissemination of the multifamily educational approach for psychotic disorders, as well as its integration with other evidence-based treatments.--Ian R. H. Falloon, MD, DSc, Department of Psychiatry, University of Auckland, New ZealandWilliam R. McFarlane's work on developing the multifamily group intervention has been a leap forward in the treatment of serious mental illness. This extensive form of family psychoeducation results in reduced relapse rates as well as improved quality of life for both patients and family members. In this book, which includes contributions from a number of professionals using multifamily methods, Dr. McFarlane offers a virtually encyclopedic guide to the approach. It is essential reading for anyone working with people with serious mental illness.--Dale L. Johnson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Houston; Past President, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - [This book] deals with an area and a methodology that were little recognized even a few years ago and that are now recognized as being of primary importance for clinical practice, teaching, and research. Deserves a place on the bookshelf of every mental health professional. --Psychiatric Services, 9/9/2004ƒƒ McFarlane has written a book that every clinical director, group program coordinator, and agency-based group therapist should read. He provides details of what he and his colleagues have done and lays out a path to a new and important area for group therapy in the treatment of severe and chronic illnesses. --International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 9/9/2004ƒƒ Provides information so detailed that the second portion of the book functions as a treatment manual....This volume is exceptionally accessible, and therefore, suitable for students interested in working with schizophrenic patients and those interested in better understanding the biological, psychological and social processes influencing the course and symptomatology of schizophrenia. --The Clinical Psychologist, 9/9/2004Table of ContentsContentsI. Theoretical and Empirical Foundations: The Scientific Basis of Multifamily Group Treatment1. The Psychobiology of Schizophrenia2. Families, Social Networks, and Schizophrenia, Ellen P. Lukens and William R. McFarlane3. The Therapeutic Social Network: A Healing Community4. Empirical Studies of Outcome in Multifamily GroupsII. The Practice of Multifamily Group Treatment in Schizophrenia: A Psychoeducational Approach to Developing a Healing Social Network5. An Overview of Psychoeducational Multifamily Group Treatment6. Joining with Families and Patients, William R. McFarlane, Susan Gingerich, Susan M. Deakins, Edward Dunne, Bonnie T. Horen, and Margaret Newmark7. Educating Families: A Multifamily Workshop on Schizophrenia, William R. McFarlane, Susan Gingerich, Susan M. Deakins, Edward Dunne, Bonnie T. Horen, and Margaret Newmark8. The Initial Sessions of a Psychoeducational Multifamily Group: Forming a Healing Network, William R. McFarlane, Susan Gingerich, Susan M. Deakins, Edward Dunne, Bonnie T. Horen, and Margaret Newmark9. Problem-Solving in Multifamily Groups: A Psychoeducational Approach to Treatment and Rehabilitation, William R. McFarlane, Susan Gingerich, Susan M. Deakins, Edward Dunne, Bonnie T. Horen, and Margaret NewmarkIII. Applications in Other Disorders and Contexts: Expanding the Range and Relevance of Multifamily Group Treatment10. Family-Aided Assertive Community Treatment, William R. McFarlane and Susan M. Deakins11. Training Staff of Supportive Housing Programs in Principles and Practices of Psychoeducation: Creating a Family-Like Social Environment, Bonnie T. Horen and Jules M. Ranz12. Multifamily Groups for Bipolar Illness, David A. Moltz and Margaret Newmark13. Multifamily Group Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder, Gabor I. Keitner, Laura M. Drury, Christine E. Ryan, Ivan W. Miller, William H. Norman, and David A. Solomon14. Multifamily Psychoeducational Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, Cynthia B. Berkowitz and John G. Gunderson15. Multifamily Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Barbara Van Noppen and Gail Steketee16. Application of Multifamily Groups in Chronic Medical Disorders, Sandra Gonzalez and Peter Steinglass17. Implementing Multifamily Groups in the Real World: The New York State and Ohio Training and Dissemination Programs, Lisa Dixon and Edward DunneAfterword, C. Christian Beels

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Book SynopsisThis book illuminates the causes of severe adolescent behavioral problems and presents a research-based, 15-step model for helping families bring about meaningful change. Incorporating structural and strategic principles, the author's cohesive approach focuses on setting clear rules and consequences; changing the mood and direction of confrontations; neutralizing such problem behaviors as disrespect, truancy, running away, violence, and threats of suicide; and restoring positive, nurturing family relationships. Special treatment issues covered include adolescent substance abuse and managing problems that arise in single-parent and divorced families, as well as ways to collaborate effectively with outside systems. Featuring a wealth of illustrative case examples, this is an indispensable clinical guidebook and text.Trade ReviewUsing Treating the Tough Adolescent as a text provides my students with a clear, concise understanding of the strategic therapy model and its application. Many students (as well as veteran therapists) are intimidated by the idea of working with out-of-control teens and their families. Dr. Sells's book is written in a straightforward way and offers specific strategies that, when followed, will lead to success.--Peter D. Bradley, PhD, Department of Family Therapy, Texas Woman's UniversityThis book is a gem. Sells provides front-line clinicians with a step-by-step road map for doing effective family therapy with difficult adolescents. If you wish to know what an advanced structural-strategic family therapy model looks like, read this book. --Matthew D. Selekman, MSW, Response Center, Skokie, IL Treating the Tough Adolescent offers a sensible and strategic approach to resolving the family problems of difficult adolescents....This is a valuable book that wedges research-supported ideas into practical guidance for therapists struggling with exasperating adolescents and their families. --from the Foreword by Jay HaleyDr. Sells's approach, which is theoretically derived, extensively researched, and carefully refined, is logical, considerate, eminently practical, and easy to follow. His explanations of what to do, why to do it, and how to do it should be accessible and useful to all. --from the Foreword by Neil Schiff - One of the best treatment manuals for working with adolescent problems that exists within the family therapy field....a must read for everyone who treats difficult teenagers. --Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 7/28/2004ƒƒ I recommend this book for any mental health clinician who works with difficult adolescents and their families. It is an excellent volume outlining a step-by-step approach to effecting lasting change in severely behaviorally disordered adolescents. --Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, 7/28/2004Table of ContentsI. A Family-Based Model for Difficult Adolescents1. Introduction2. Point of Entry: Why Difficult Teenagers Have Problems3. A Model for ChangeII. Specific Principles and Guidelines4. Setting Clear Rules and Consequences: The Basic Work of Therapy5. Changing the Timing and Process of Confrontations6. Neutralizing the Adolescent's Five Aces7. Restoring Nurturance and TendernessIII. Special Treatment Issues and Circumstances8. Working with Outsiders9. Single-Parent Families: Sharing Parental Responsibility10. Divorce and Stepfamily Problems11. Alcohol and Drug Use: I Don't Have a ProblemIV. Research Findings and Future Implications12. Process-Outcome Research and the Family-Based Model: Refining and Operationalizing Key Theoretical Concepts

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Book SynopsisThis highly practical book presents a complete anger and aggression management training program for middle and high school students. The volume incorporates a revised version of the author's proven "Think First" manual, which includes step-by-step skills training guidelines and 20 reproducible handouts and forms. Also provided are a clear rationale for the program and thorough instructions for screening and assessing those students who could benefit most from participation. Showing how to integrate small-group cognitive-behavioral skills training into an effective schoolwide disciplinary framework, the book offers vital tools for promoting prosocial behavior and decreasing violence risks among all students. It is an essential resource for professionals who seek both a better understanding of adolescent aggression and nuts-and-bolts strategies for dealing with it.Trade ReviewLarson's book is based on solid conceptual principles with a well-researched background. The Think First training modules are logically laid out and easy to follow, with a wealth of helpful hints for novice and experienced practitioners alike. One exceptional point is made that is worth the price of the book: intervention and teaching skills are inadequate without generalization in the real world. One must also practice, practice, practice. School psychologists, administrators, teachers, and those responsible for training these professionals should take note of this text and add it to their toolbox of interventions, as well as incorporating it into training programs. Overall, this is an excellent resource.--Twylla Abrahamson, PhD, Family Residential Division, River Oak Center for Children, Sacramento, CAThis is a practical and informative guide for mental health professionals and others concerned not only with reducing the occurrence of aggressive behaviors in schools, but also with encouraging the development of prosocial alternatives. Presented is a research-based, cognitive-behavioral intervention, including step-by-step guidelines for practitioners. I recommend this book as a useful text for graduate-level clinical training in school psychology, school social work, and education.--Douglas C. Smith, PhD, Department of Counselor Education, University of HawaiiOutstanding....This book makes unique contributions both to understanding aggressive behavior in school settings and to screening, identification, and assessment practices for school personnel. Mental health and student support services personnel will find the five-module treatment manual an excellent resource from which a school-based intervention system can be crafted. Think First would make an excellent text for intervention courses and seminars that focus on aggression and other types of externalizing behaviors.--George M. Batsche, EdD, Graduate Programs in School Psychology and Institute for School Reform, University of South FloridaThis book is full of useful material for professionals in middle and secondary learning environments. Included are research-supported sequential activities and ready-made forms that can be easily copied and used to support a well-documented, child-specific intervention. School psychologists, social workers, counselors, administrators, and teachers of at-risk students will find this a helpful tool in identifying and interrupting patterns that are leading toward increasing levels of aggression in today's youth.--Patricia Kies, EdS, School Psychologist, Parker High School, Janesville, Wisconsin -Table of Contents1. The Problem and Directions for Change2. The Context of Aggressive Student Behavior: Creating Effective, Whole-School Environmental Strategies3. Rationale and Best Practices for Anger and Aggression Management Skills Training4. Screening, Identification, and Assessment for Anger and Aggression Management Training5. Getting Started with Anger and Aggression Management Skills Training6. Introduction to the Treatment ManualModule I. Introduction, Choices, and ConsequencesModule II. Hassle Log and Anger ReducersModule III. Anger Triggers and Attribution RetrainingModule IV. Self-Instruction and Consequential ThinkingModule V. Social Problem-SolvingAppendices:A. Current Behavior Screening FormB. Intervention Record ReviewC. Adolescent InterviewD. Brief Problem Assessment InterviewE. Classroom Progress Monitoring ReportF. Multidimensional School Anger InventoryG. Sample Parental Consent Letter/Carta de Consentimiento de PadresH. Guidelines for Generalization Support PersonsI. Academic Self-Monitoring FormJ. Think First Training OutcomesHandouts:Think First Handout I.1. Behavior A-B-C'sThink First Handout II.1. Hassle LogThink First Handout II.2. Behavior A-B-C's for an Anger CueThink First Handout III.1. Common Thought TriggersThink First Handout IV.1. RemindersThink First Handout V.1. Stop And ThinkThink First Handout V.2. Finding Alternative SolutionsThink First Handout V.3. Problem-Solving Work Sheet

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Book SynopsisThoroughly examining brain-behavior relationships in atypically developing children, this important volume integrates theories and data from multiple disciplines. Leading authorities present research on specific clinical problems, including autism, Williams syndrome, learning and language disabilities, ADHD, and issues facing infants of diabetic mothers. In addition, the effects of social stress and maltreatment on brain development and behavior are reviewed. Demonstrating the uses of cutting-edge methods from developmental neuroscience, developmental psychology, and cognitive science, the contributors emphasize the implications of their findings for real-world educational and clinical practices. Illustrations include eight pages in full color.Trade Review"In this valuable collection, leading scientists present the latest findings about the biological bases of developmental disorders, including dyslexia, autism, and attentional deficits. The book also includes early markers for these disorders, as well as appropriate educational interventions."--Howard Gardner, PhD, Harvard Graduate School of Education "The exciting interdisciplinary venture of clinical developmental cognitive neuroscience has come of age with this volume. More and more students from the behavioral sciences are eager to learn how brain, cognition, and behavior are linked. In this book, they will find that the atypically developing brain tells us more about human learning and human behavior than the typically developing brain ever reveals. But atypical development, as seen in autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or Williams syndrome, is also fascinating in its own right. The stellar array of authors represented in this volume guarantees that the reader will be provided with state-of-the-art information about neurodevelopmental disorders. No undergraduate or graduate course on the topic can do without this book."--Uta Frith, PhD, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Department of Psychology, University College London "Contributors in this important volume utilize multiple levels of analysis in order to more fully explicate the interplay between typical and atypical developmental processes. In synthesizing the fields of cognitive and affective neuroscience and developmental psychopathology, the book presents novel conceptual and methodological tools for studying adaptive, maladaptive, and resilient developmental outcomes. This book is an essential addition to the libraries of neuroscientists, developmental psychopathologists, and graduate students in related disciplines."--Dante Cicchetti, PhD, Institute of Child Development and Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota "These twin volumes beautifully document how much recent progress there has been in the new field of developmental cognitive neuroscience. Presenting a very clear exposition of the close links between typical and atypical development at multiple levels of analysis, the books will be of value to anyone who studies human development or applies developmental knowledge."--Bruce F. Pennington, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, University of Denver "It is exceedingly difficult to keep up with the rapidly changing area of human cognitive development, learning, and the brain. Now, in this pair of volumes, leading contributors summarize our current understanding of normal and atypical development across the cognitive and emotional spectrum. These volumes will sit near many desks, including mine."--Howard Gardner, PhD, Harvard Graduate School of Education - A fascinating introduction to the rapidly developing field of developmental cognitive neuroscience and its implications for advancing our understanding of developmental psychopathology. It should be particularly valuable in orienting graduate students to exciting new possibilities for increasing understanding and remediation of debilitating disabilities that have eluded researchers' efforts to solve the mysteries that limit the quality of life of untold numbers of children and adults. --PsycCRITIQUES, 6/17/2010ƒƒ This book provides a useful description of research describing brain-behavior relationships in individuals with certain specific developmental disorders. --Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 8/3/2010ƒƒ Provides a sophisticated review of current knowledge regarding particular syndromes and does so through a variety of experimental and clinical perspectives. --Doody's Review Service, 6/17/2010Table of Contents1. A Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Approach to the Study of Atypical Development: A Model System Involving Infants of Diabetic Mothers, Charles A. Nelson 2. Development of Social Brain Circuitry in Autism, Geraldine Dawson and Raphael Bernier 3. Brain Mechanisms Underlying Social Perception Deficits in Autism, Kevin A. Pelphrey and Elizabeth J. Carter 4. Williams Syndrome: A Model Developmental Syndrome for Exploring Brain–Behavior Relationships, Helen Tager-Flusberg and Daniela Plesa Skwerer 5. Triangulating Developmental Dyslexia: Behavior, Brain, and Genes, Elena L. Grigorenko 6. Typical Reading Development and Developmental Dyslexia across Languages, Usha Goswami 7. Neurocognitive Correlates of Developmental Verbal and Orofacial Dyspraxia, Frederique Liegeois, Angela Morgan, and Faraneh Vargha-Khadem 8. Relation between Early Measures of Brain Responses to Language Stimuli and Childhood Performance on Language and Language-Related Tasks, Dennis L. Molfese, Victoria J. Molfese, and Peter J. Molfese 9. Number Sense and Developmental Dyscalculia, Anna J. Wilson and Stanislas Dehaene 10. Central Nervous System Substrates of Impulsivity: Implications for the Development of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder, Lisa M. Gatzke-Kopp and Theodore P. Beauchaine 11. Social Regulation of the Adrenocortical Response to Stress in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Implications for Psychopathology and Education, Emma K. Adam, Bonnie Klimes-Dougan, and Megan R. Gunnar 12. Child Maltreatment and the Development of Alternate Pathways in Biology and Behavior, Catherine C. Ayoub and Gabrielle Rappolt-Schlichtmann 13. Corticolimbic Circuitry and Psychopathology: Development of the Corticolimbic System, Francine M. Benes

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to present a practical, problem-solving approach and hands-on tools and techniques for assessing English language learners and culturally diverse students in K-12 settings. It meets a crucial need among practitioners and special educators working in today's schools. Provided are research-based, step-by-step procedures for conducting effective interviews with students, parents, and teachers; making the best use of interpreters; addressing special issues in the prereferral process; and conducting accurate, unbiased assessments of academic achievement, intellectual functioning, language proficiency, and acculturation. Among the book's special features are reproducible worksheets, questionnaires, and checklists--including several in both English and Spanish--in a ready-to-use, large-size format. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman.Trade ReviewGiven the growing numbers of linguistically and culturally diverse students in the schools--and their disproportionate representation in special education--it is critical for school psychologists, school administrators, and educators to become knowledgeable about the impact of culture and language on student achievement and behavior. This important, accessible resource synthesizes a complex body of literature in a manner that is easily understandable, and provides practical suggestions to improve prereferral and special education decision making.--Jessica Blom-Hoffman, PhD, Department of Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology, Northeastern University This book contains a wealth of information that every school psychologist and child psychologist assessing English language learners should have at hand. The issues are clearly presented and carefully argued. The reader is led to appreciate the need for a complex, integrated approach for untangling the relative influence of cultural and linguistic factors on test performance.--Jonathan Sandoval, PhD, School of Education, University of California, DavisA 'must read.' This book provides an excellent, integrated approach to assessing culturally and linguistically diverse children. Coverage includes legal and ethical requirements, the use of interpreters, practical information about specific measures, and other relevant topics. It will be of value to a broad range of professionals serving children in schools, community agencies, and hospitals. The book will also serve as a first-class text for psychologists-in-training because of the many resources it contains and the completeness with which each topic is treated.--Ena Vazquez-Nuttall, EdD, Combined Doctoral Program in School and Counseling Psychology, Northeastern UniversityThis book serves as a solid introduction to the challenges facing educators, particularly school psychologists, who work with children from diverse backgrounds. The scenarios presented throughout the book provide practical guidelines and examples of situations that school psychologists are likely to encounter. A particular strength of the book is the consideration of culture and language as dynamic and changing rather than static and absolute. The discussion of issues in bilingual assessment is particularly important and helps to frame the state of the art.--Elizabeth D. Peña, PhD, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Texas at Austin -Table of Contents1. English-Language Learners in U.S. Public Schools: A Heterogeneous Population2. Disproportionate Representation of Diverse Students in Special Education: Understanding the Complex Puzzle3. Legal and Ethical Requirements for the Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students4. Bilingual Education and Second-Language Acquisition: Implications for Assessment and School-Based Practice5. Prereferral Considerations for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students6. The Use of Interpreters in the Assessment Process and School-Based Practice7. The Interview Process: Practical Guidelines8. Acculturation Factors in Psychoeducational Assessment9. Language Proficiency Assessment: The Foundations for Psychoeducational Assessment of Second-Language Learners10. Conceptual Measurement and Methodological Issues in Cognitive Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Individuals11. Cognitive Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Individuals: An Integrated Approach12. Assessment of Academic Achievement: Practical Guidelines

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Book SynopsisFrom leading scientist-practitioners, this pragmatic, accessible book provides a complete framework for individualized assessment and treatment of bipolar disorder. It addresses the complexities of working with individuals with broadly varying histories and clinical presentations, including those who have been recently diagnosed, those who are symptomatically stable, and those who struggle day to day to achieve symptom remission. Extensive case material illustrates proven strategies for conceptualizing patients' needs and working collaboratively to help them adhere to medication treatments, recognize the early warning signs of manic and depressive episodes, build coping skills, and manage specific symptoms. The second edition is a complete revision of the original volume, updated and restructured to be even more user friendly for clinicians.Trade ReviewSince it is now clear that optimal treatment for the majority of individuals with bipolar disorder requires an approach that integrates pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, it is reassuring to see this revised, updated manual for one of the key psychotherapeutic modalities. As always, Basco and Rush write with extreme clarity. Readers will benefit from their collective wisdom about ways to intervene in this challenging disorder.--Ellen Frank, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and ClinicA thoughtful, readable, and very useful volume. The authors' coverage of issues of compliance and adherence in therapy is comprehensive and compelling, providing a sound basis for preventing relapse. What makes the second edition unique is that the format allows clinicians to apply recommended treatment approaches during different phases of the illness, with patients from the newly diagnosed to those in sustained remission. This book will serve as a useful resource for graduate students as well as more experienced clinicians.--Edward Altman, PsyD, Department of Psychiatry (Retired), University of Illinois at ChicagoThe second edition of this definitive work is even more useful than its predecessor. Focusing on techniques for patients at different stages of their illness and acceptance, this is a 'must' for all clinicians treating bipolar disorder. The best psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral strategies for helping this population are described and integrated into a coherent framework. The book is full of carefully structured charts, case examples, and patient assignments that will enable clinicians to successfully employ these critically important treatment principles and practices.--Robert Morton Post, MD, Biological Psychiatry Branch, National Institute of Mental HealthTwo experts, including John Rush, one of the pioneers in CBT, have made an excellent book even better....This text is more user-friendly, and has extensive illustrative case material and descriptions of strategic (goal-focused) and technical interventions. The authors take the clinician through the course of the illness and recommend particular interventions for each stage or clinical manifestation of bipolar disorder. For the clinician and teacher of clinical issues, this should be a required text./m-/Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP, Behavioral Science Book Service Advisory Board Member - A truly practical resource grounded in a real-world context....A comprehensive guide to the treatment of bipolar disorder from the CBT framework, and which would serve any therapist extremely well in a multitude of settings, both psychological and in more medically oriented multidisciplinary teams. As a resource for therapists specializing in bipolar disorder, or for those wondering how to apply their CBT skills to symptoms of depression and mania, this would be a valuable addition to any bookshelf. --Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 02/14/2007ƒƒ I found this book extremely helpful in adding new techniques to my therapeutic armamentarium. I recommend it highly for both the beginning and experienced therapist. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 02/14/2007ƒƒ Basco and Rush provide an easy-to-follow and flexible set of techniques for treatment of bipolar disorder....For beginning clinicians and practitioners who prefer to work using a more structured approach, a treatment protocol is provided in the Appendix....Vignettes are offered throughout the book to illustrate how to apply the techniques to different types of patients in different stages of the illness. --Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 02/14/2007Table of Contents1. Introduction to the Second Edition2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: An Overview3. Medication Treatments for Bipolar Disorder4. Enhancing Adherence5. Compliance Contracts6. Early Detection to Prevent Relapse7. Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Trigger Control and Increasing Positives8. Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Controlling Negatives9. Management of Cognitive Symptoms: Content Changes10. Management of Cognitive Symptoms: Process Changes11. Stress Management12. Addressing Problems in Interpersonal Communication13. Putting Together a Treatment ProgramAppendix: Protocol for 20 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Sessions

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Book SynopsisGrounded in current best practices, this book offers flexible, readily applicable guidelines for assessing and working with college drinkers. Provided is a wealth of practical advice on interacting with students in a range of contexts, from brief conversations in medical settings to motivational counseling sessions and group interventions. Also described are effective ways to weave alcohol prevention and intervention services into the fabric of campus life. Over a dozen appendices feature reproducible assessment instruments and other indispensable tools, in a large-size format for ease of photocopying and use. For optimal utility, supplemental materials for use in workshops, seminars, and other educational and training events are available online as PowerPoint slides (www.guilford.com/walters2).Trade ReviewProvides a comprehensive review of college student drinking, as well as straightforward tools and techniques to use with students who might be at risk. The book demystifies the idea that intervening in high-risk alcohol consumption is something that has to be done by experts. It is written in such a way that staff and faculty, even those not specially trained to work with alcohol problems, could pick it up and quickly learn how to have a brief conversation that has a lasting impact. The book shows step by step how to work with individual students and with groups, and how to develop a plan for integrating effective alcohol interventions into the larger campus community. It also provides a number of practical clinical and assessment tools. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to others who work in college health contexts.--Betsy D. Foy, MHS, CHES, Assistant Director, Student Health and Counseling, Washington University in St. Louis; Co-Chair, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Committee, American College Health AssociationWalters and Baer have rendered a daunting topic manageable. This book is essential reading for counselors, student affairs professionals, campus housing personnel, and health care providers. The authors’ approach is perfectly pitched to the developmental levels and alcohol use patterns of college student populations. Empirically based and practical, this guide presents an approach that is effective.--Jennifer Rikard, PhD, Coordinator, ASPIRE Program (Alcohol and Other Substances Prevention/Intervention Re-directive Effort), Counseling and Psychological Services, San Diego State UniversityWalters and Baer have done campus alcohol preventionists a real service by producing this immensely useful guide to bridging research and practice on motivational interventions with college students. In particular, their assessment recommendations for different lengths of encounters are a huge contribution to the field. I plan to make this book the foundation for our work with campus administrators and counselors on individual-focused interventions. It answers just about every question campuses may have about delivering these services.--Laurie Davidson, MA, Center for College Health and Safety, Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MassachusettsWalters and Baer have provided a superb resource for anyone who is concerned about college drinking. There is really no other book like it. They offer a clear and evidence-based set of practical tools for everything from a 5-minute chat to programmatic group or individual treatment. Through it all runs a compassionate, person-centered way of talking with students that fosters change rather than defensiveness.--William R. Miller, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico - A welcome addition to a growing amount of discussion and concern over the proper and most effective methods to discuss this critical topic with students. Scott Walters and John Baer offer an excellent discussion of both the need to discuss this topic with students as well as examples of such discussions in practice. Although geared to the practitioner, this text offers useful insights for students, academics, and field practitioners alike. Individuals with less training in this area will find the book to be a concise introduction to methods of discussing alcohol use and change with students. Veteran practitioners will also find this text useful in brushing up on their skills, keeping up to date with the literature on college student consumption and assessments, and refreshing their skills on motivational interviewing....As someone who has worked with and studies in both the practitioner and academic realms, I recommend this book for students, practitioners, and anyone else interested in the nature of drinking on college campuses and motivational interviewing techniques for speaking with students without eliciting defensiveness....A useful, concise, and much-needed advancement in the field that brings a variety of approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and skills training together into an easy-to-understand guide for approaching students about drinking patterns, behavior, and consequences. --Criminal Justice Review, 10/15/2005ƒƒ Offers student affairs practitioners real world strategies and approaches for facilitating conversations about drinking behaviors with college students. The authors approach the subject both as clinicians and researchers, providing a user-friendly guide that is grounded in literature from several areas, including college student development and counseling....The text is easily understood by anyone working with college students. The tools and resources provided can be applied at all levels of student affairs, from graduate students and entry level professionals to senior student affairs officers....The resourcefulness of the authors can be seen in the provision of strategies that student affairs practitioners can use in a variety of settings with students. This resource-rich text offers strategies for talking with college students about alcohol that can be utilized by a breadth of college student personnel, from those with daily contact with students to those whose contact is much more infrequent. --Journal of College Student Development, 10/15/2005ƒƒ [An] exceptionally invaluable companion for both novice and seasoned professionals working in the field of alcohol-abuse prevention in higher education....An excellent resource for campuses. This book is a concise and easily digestible guide on health promotion strategies for assessing and intervening with college drinkers both on an individual basis and in a group context....Translates existing multidisciplinary research on approaches to problem drinking into concrete conversational ideas and examples of brief, yet effective, ways to minimize defensiveness and motivate students toward positive changes in drinking behavior....Recommended as a possible text for adoption by a class or program designed to train students in substance abuse counseling, peer counseling or peer education, and student health. --Health Promotion Practice, 10/15/2005ƒƒ The appendices provide excellent reproducible assessments, questionnaires, and handouts that provide valuable information and serve as a very useful adjunct to treatment....the authors do an exceptional job in meeting the challenge of matching worker characteristics to client needs, and they suggest appropriate interventions on the basis of varying amounts of time and resources available to the frontline professional....This text provides a welcomed addition to the literature on interventions for substance abuse among young adults. The authors do an exceptional job in pairing up to date empirical research findings to the practical application of interventions....I strongly encourage administrators, educators, and all of those frontline personnel who work with college students to review the text. It is well worth the time and energy that they will invest. --PsycCRITIQUES, 10/15/2005Table of Contents1. What's Happening on Campus?2. Responding to College Drinking3. Assessing Drinking and Related Behaviors4. Style of the Interaction5. Brief Individual Interactions: Advice and Consultation6. Extended Individual Interactions7. Talking with College Drinkers in a Group8. Service Integration and TrainingAppendices Measures Clinical Exercises and MaterialsReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisSystematic, authoritative, and timely, this is an outstanding reference and text for anyone working with or studying adolescents. More than 50 leading experts comprehensively review current knowledge on adolescent externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, developmental disorders, personality and health-related disorders, gender identity and sexual disorders, and maltreatment and trauma. Chapters identify the core features of each disorder; explore its etiology, course, and outcome; address diagnostic issues specific to adolescents; and describe effective assessment and treatment approaches. The book also provides an integrative conceptual framework for understanding both healthy and maladaptive adolescent development. Trade ReviewUnlike problems of early childhood, adolescent problems are frequently seen as already 'fixed' and too late to change. This volume repeatedly challenges this misconception. Key experts in the field thoroughly address current research on prevalent adolescent disorders and evaluate the evidence base for existing interventions. Going beyond typical texts, the chapters deal with how development and health interact over time to present both challenges and opportunities for change at this pivotal life stage. This is an excellent text for courses in adolescent psychopathology and abnormal psychology, particularly as it takes cutting-edge research concerns and grounds them effectively in existing knowledge.--Bonnie Leadbeater, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, CanadaWolfe and Mash bring their professional and editorial expertise to this superb handbook. Within an integrative biopsychosocial framework, the outstanding contributors provide comprehensive coverage of adolescent disorders and interventions. Chapters effectively describe the state of knowledge about this unique and challenging period of development. This volume is a tour de force that is exceptionally grounded in research and well written for students as well as for fledgling and seasoned professionals.--Michael C. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of KansasA scholarly, evidence-based, and up-to-date work. Written by a virtual 'who's who' of experts on adolescent mental health, each chapter reviews the latest research in a manner that is simultaneously accessible and practical. I highly recommend this book for students, practitioners, and researchers.--Robert E. Emery, PhD, Center for Children, Families, and the Law, and Department of Psychology, University of VirginiaKnowledge and interest in psychopathology during adolescence is exploding, and this timely volume provides an excellent overview of this rapidly growing field. Chapters by a stellar group of authors systematically address state-of-the-art science and practice for a wide array of specific disorders and behavioral health problems faced by adolescents and their families and communities. An invaluable resource for clinicians, scholars, educators, and advanced students in diverse behavioral health disciplines.--Ann S. Masten, PhD, Institute of Child Development, University of MinnesotaUntil fairly recently, adolescence was a relatively neglected period in developmental and clinical research: scholars tended to 'infer up' from childhood or 'infer down' from adulthood. This volume testifies to the changing state of the field. Its depth and breadth suggest that research on adolescent psychopathology and treatment has at last come of age. Wolfe and Mash have assembled an impressive group of experts in this excellent reference for developing and seasoned professionals alike. Would be a good choice as a text for graduate courses in adolescent psychopathology and treatment.--Sharon L. Foster, PhD, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University - The book is systematic, well laid out, and east to use and espouses an evidence-based model of adolescent mental health....Throughout, good summaries of recent quantitative research and theories are presented along with useful diagrams and models. Current controversies and issues are given space and social factors and their impact are considered....The book can provide comprehensive, theoretical and research-based information about particular mental health problems in adolescence, even for those who have little or no background knowledge. --Counselling Children and Young People, 10/11/2008ƒƒ This excellent text edited by Wolfe and Mash brings the study of adolescent disorders to the forefront, by presenting the extant research on both assessment and treatment of behavioral and emotional difficulties in adolescence. This unique and well-organized text includes contributions from leading authorities in the field of adolescent psychopathology....This outstanding volume covers a range of behavioral and emotional disorders among adolescents. The authors provide pertinent information on assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and intervention, and they follow an integrative framework to conceptualize each disorder....Most of the authors in this text think creatively and outline ways the existing research can effectively inform the directions of future research. This well-written text covers a vast amount of empirically-based information and it should serve as a valuable resource for health professionals working with adolescents in medical centers, private practice, academic, and school settings. Furthermore, doctors specializing in pediatrics and family medicine could also benefit greatly from this text. Finally, this volume could be extremely useful for adolescent psychopathology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. --Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 10/11/2008ƒƒ I am grateful to the authors for their timely, well-researched, and cohesive text....I really like this book. The authors have done a remarkable job of putting together a thought-provoking text that is a genuine contribution to helping all of us understand the complex, fast-changing world of adolescence. --PsycCRITIQUES, 10/11/2008Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Adolescents: Overview and Issues, David A. Wolfe and Eric J. Mash2. Development and Psychopathology in Adolescence, Grayson N. Holmbeck, Deborah Friedman, Mona Abad, and Barbara Jandasek3. Interventions for Adolescent Psychopathology: Linking Treatment and Prevention, Jody Kamon, Patrick H. Tolan, and Deborah Gorman-SmithII. Externalizing Disorders 4. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Russell A. Barkley 5. Conduct Problems, Robert J. McMahon and Julie S. Kotler6. Substance Use Disorders, Sandra A. Brown and Ana M. AbrantesIII. Internalizing Disorders 7. Anxiety Disorders, Philip C. Kendall, Kristina A. Hedtke, and Sasha G. Aschenbrand8. Mood Disorders, Karen D. Rudolph, Constance Hammen, and Shannon E. Daley 9. Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Behaviors, David B. Goldston, Stephanie Sergent Daniel, and Elizabeth Mayfield ArnoldIV. Developmental Disorders 10. Mental Retardation, Robert M. Hodapp, Ellie Kazemi, Beth A. Rosner, and Elisabeth M. Dykens11. Learning Disabilities, Orly Lipka and Linda S. Siegel12. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Steven G. Spector and Fred R. VolkmarV. Personality and Health-Related Disorders 13. Personality Disorders, Jeffrey G. Johnson, Elizabeth Bromley, Robert F. Bornstein, and Joel R. Sneed14. Eating Disorders, James Lock and Daniel le Grange 15. Health and Chronic Illness, Ronald T. Brown, Alexandra Boeving, Angela LaRosa, and Laura Arnstein CarpenterVI. Gender Identity and Sexual Disorders16. Gender Identity Disorder, Kenneth J. Zucker 17. Sexual Risk Behavior, Beth A. Kotchick, Lisa Armistead, and Rex L. Forehand18. Deviant Sexual Behavior, Howard E. Barbaree and Calvin M. LangtonVII. Maltreatment and Trauma 19. Relationship Violence, Ernest N. Jouriles, David A. Wolfe, Edward Garrido, and Anna McCarthy20. Abuse and Trauma, David A. Wolfe, Jennine S. Rawana, and Deborah Chiodo

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable teaching text and clinical resource, this is a book about how to do psychotherapy--how to apply the science of change to the complexities of helping people develop new meanings in their lives. Explaining constructivist principles and illuminating what a skilled clinician actually does in day-to-day practice, Michael J. Mahoney shows how to nurture the therapeutic relationship while implementing such creative interventions as centering techniques, problem solving, pattern work, meditation and embodiment exercises, drama and dream work, and spiritual exploration. Appendices feature reproducible client forms, handouts, and other useful materials.Trade Review"Social work is a profession that puts compassion front and center; we're trained and encouraged to use both our hearts and our heads to help our clients. Michael Mahoney's Constructive Psychotherapy will go a long way to help us with our work. A constructivist approach views humans as empowered, as doing the best we can--to solve problems and make decisions as we strive to live our lives successfully--given what we know about ourselves and the world. What I like so much about this approach, and this book, is its ability to strengthen these qualities in our clients even as we encourage them to make crucial changes in their lives. Through its thoughtfulness and numerous examples of cases and techniques, this book is truly a practical guide to using a constructivist approach."--Aaron M. Brower, PhD, School of Social Work and Integrated Liberal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison"Michael Mahoney has long been a powerful voice in bringing a constructivist sensibility to the practice of psychotherapy. Constructive Psychotherapy cogently summarizes the theoretical underpinnings of this clinical approach and outlines a set of specific guidelines for constructive psychotherapy. Clinical vignettes amply illustrate the application of constructivist principles aimed at transforming emotional experiencing within the therapeutic bond. Masterfully written, the book will be an invaluable text for students of psychotherapy and will also provide a breath of fresh air to all practitioners wishing to enrich and humanize their therapeutic practice."--Robert D. Stolorow, PhD, coauthor of Worlds of Experience"This beautifully written book contains the accumulated wisdom of an extremely thoughtful psychotherapy pioneer. I assume that Mahoney calls it constructive psychotherapy because to call it what it really is would be less catchy: a creative integration of narrative, cognitive, behavioral, experiential, body, and movement therapies with ancient wisdom traditions. Whether you consider yourself a constructivist or don't know what one is, you will find in these pages a multitude of useful ideas and techniques embedded in a philosophy of compassion and respect for clients, and you will enjoy reading it. It's truly a 'work of heart.'"--Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, The Center for Self Leadership, Oak Park, IL "This thoughtful volume offers the definitive exposition of constructivist psychotherapy. Michael Mahoney provides a treasure trove of insights that are both theoretically provocative and clinically illuminating."--Albert Bandura, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stanford University"Dr. Michael Mahoney, one of the world's foremost authorities on human change processes, has put a lifetime of wisdom into this major publication. This is a superb how-to manual for therapists interested in leading-edge, innovative, and integrative clinical approaches. Mahoney's book is not just the best available account of constructive psychotherapy, but one of the best books I've read on psychotherapy, period."--Ken Wilber, author of Integral Psychology"In a remarkably concise and coherent fashion, Mahoney weaves together a multitude of the richest sources of thinking about the human condition. He integrates ancient and contemporary views and bridges diverse theories and disciplines. His approach to the body in psychotherapy is truly revolutionary. This book is an instant classic. It will influence future developments in psychotherapy theory, research, and practice."--Giampiero Arciero, MD, PhD, University of Siena, Italy - As I was in the midst of redesigning a course on theories of human change processes and clinical practice, it was serendipitous that I would receive a request to review [this book]....Constructive Psychotherapy is not only useful but offers so much more than a practical guide....[It] is a book that professors from a variety of disciplines, practicing psychologists, social workers, family therapists, and child and youth care practitioners can use in their classrooms and their offices. --Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 10/22/2005Table of Contents1. Constructivism: A Brief Introduction2. Constructive Psychotherapy: An Overview of Practice3. Constructive Assessment4. Basic Centering Techniques5. Problem Solving: Basic Behavioral and Cognitive Techniques 6. Pattern Work7. Basic Process Work: Meditation and Embodiment 8. Drama, Fantasy, Dream Work, and Stream of Consciousness9. Self-Relationship and Spiritual Skills10. The Experience of Change 11. Being Human and a TherapistAppendices: A. Constructivism: History and Current RelevanceB. Consent FormC. Personal Experience ReportD. Breathing ExercisesE. Body Balance ExercisesF. RelaxationG. Mindfulness MeditatioH. Mirror TimeI. Kindly Self-ControlJ. Self-Comforting ExerciseK. Spiritual Skills ExercisesL. Human Change Processes: A SynopsisM. Recommendations for Therapist Self-Care N. Recommendations for Constructive Practice

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Book SynopsisThis popular treatment manual presents an empirically validated program for teaching parents to manage noncompliance in 3- to 8-year-olds. Practitioners are provided with step-by-step guidelines for child and family assessment, detailed descriptions of parent training procedures, effective adjunctive treatment strategies, and complete protocols for conducting and evaluating the program. Nationally recognized as a best practice for treating conduct problems, the program is supported by a substantial body of treatment research. Trade ReviewThis exceptional second edition by two of the leading experts in the field provides both clinicians and researchers with a rich array of information. Like its predecessor, this book is solidly grounded in the scientific research on childhood oppositional behavior and parent/family training approaches. Practitioners will find a wealth of detailed advice on how to work with parents on improving relations with their children while reducing family conflict. Clinical scientists will likewise appreciate the vast amount of research summarized on the nature of defiant and aggressive behavior, the role of parent-child interactions and family context in its generation and maintenance, and the efficacy of parent training in behavior management skills for its reduction if not elimination. Anyone interested in empirically based parent training for the management of difficult children will find this book 'must' reading for staying abreast of the state of the art.--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University at SyracuseThis classic text is a definite 'must have' for practitioners and researchers working with children with conduct problems and their families. The extensively revised and updated new edition attests to the ongoing development of this truly evidence-based parenting intervention. The authors blend scientific and theoretical justification with detailed descriptions of the program, including attention to process issues. I thoroughly recommend this excellent book.--Matthew R. Sanders, PhD, Director, Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland, AustraliaThis compelling second edition exemplifies how developmental and outcome data can and should be used to inform the continuous refinement of a powerful intervention. A pleasure to read, the volume is grounded in 20 years of meticulous research. The rationale for each clinical technique is detailed, precise steps are outlined for implementation, and useful case examples are provided. Each page provides further evidence that these authors know what they are doing and can serve as most effective guides for novice practitioners, students, and researchers. One of the best books on family interventions that I have read.--John B. Reid, PhD, Oregon Social Learning CenterThis impressive work is a highlight of the rich, two-decade collaboration between McMahon and Forehand. Their program is one of our field's most venerable parent training interventions, with roots in the remarkable insights of Constance Hanf. This fine book makes the program accessible to clinicians and is also valuable as a reference for researchers. Clinicians will appreciate the clear language and step-by-step guidance through program procedures, as well as the parent handouts and other supporting materials. Researchers will appreciate the summary and update of relevant empirical work, including thoughtful self-critique and directions for the future. The book is an important accomplishment for these two highly regarded investigators and an essential addition to any library of evidence-based treatments.--John R. Weisz, PhD, Judge Baker Children's Center, Harvard University - This is an excellent book, clear, concise and extraordinarily detailed. It is meant to be a training text carefully outlining a training program, a valuable asset to any graduate level course in child behavior management. Any clinician seeking increased familiarity with behavioral interventions or with a specific interest in working with children would benefit significantly from reading this book. It is exemplary in its provision of sample material including assessment, education and outcome. The authors' goals have, indeed, been very well met....This book reflects true value. --Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 8/5/2005ƒƒ The manual includes strategies for a range of ages and is excellent for anyone in the field who is having difficulty helping parents set rules that are followed. --Youth Today, 8/5/2005Table of Contents1. Child Compliance and Noncompliance2. Parent Training3. Overview of the Helping the Noncompliant Child (HNC) Parent Training Program4. Assessment Methods and Procedures5. The Feedback Session and Sample Program Outline6. Phase I: The Skills of Differential Attention7. Phase II: The Skills of Compliance Training8. Adjunctive Interventions9. Adaptations for Specific Populations, Karen C. Wells10. Review of Treatment Research and Current DirectionsAppendixes:A. Parent's Consumer Satisfaction QuestionnaireB. Parent Handouts and Record SheetsC. Social Learning Criterion Tests and Scoring KeysD. Mealtime Brochure

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Book SynopsisGrounded in the best science available, this essential volume presents practical guidelines for effective clinical intervention in the immediate, intermediate, and long-term aftermath of large-scale traumatic events. Vital lessons learned from a variety of mass traumas and natural disasters are incorporated into the book's thorough review of strategies for helping specific victim and survivor populations. The editors and authors include over 40 leading experts in disaster mental health. Of crucial importance, they clearly summarize the empirical evidence supporting each intervention and provide other guidance based on experience and consensus recommendations.Trade ReviewThis state-of-the-art volume is extremely relevant to practitioners and researchers in all areas of mental health. Psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, and counselors will gain insight into the complexities of treatment for survivors of mass violence and disasters. The most important contributors in the field provide practical guidance on a wide range of topics, including early intervention, contextual factors, organizational consultation, and interventions with children. Chapters address what we know--and what we don’t know--in this comprehensive examination of a new and growing literature. Controversial issues regarding treatment are dealt with in a thoughtful manner. This text is essential reading for anyone doing trauma-related work.--Victoria Follette, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, RenoA fabulous and timely addition to the psychological and behavioral health toolkit. This insightful and unique exploration of interventions after mass violence and disaster is a jewel that should be required reading for all those working in, teaching about, or preparing for work in disaster response.--CDR Dori B. Reissman, MD, MPH, U.S. Public Health Service and Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe struggle to develop optimal ways of managing the psychological effects of war and disaster has always been at the forefront of theory and practice in mental health. This book is a chapter in this struggle, prompted by the changed horizon since September 11. The authors explore the challenge of how to manage the effects of psychological trauma in the light of constantly emerging knowledge. The book masterfully balances the need for careful scientific skepticism with the need to take action to provide the best help possible to trauma survivors. This is essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike.--Alexander C. McFarlane, MD, Centre for Military and Veterans' Health, University of Adelaide, AustraliaThis is absolutely the new definitive text on the acute treatment of mass trauma effects. Edited and written by leaders in the field, this volume addresses almost every conceivable aspect of mental health response to disasters and mass violence. The practical information on assessment, treatment, and training and consultation--let alone the comprehensive literature reviews--make this book a 'must have.' Highly recommended!--John Briere, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, LAC-USC Medical Center and Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California - This well-written, interesting, and educational volume grows out of an international conference and evidence-based psychological intervention for victims and survivors of mass violence....I congratulate this distinguished group of authors on their well-written, understandable, and clear attempt to describe our current state of knowledge and to develop a research map leading to future important directions. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 06/27/2007ƒƒ Through the use of extensive citations and a compendious index, readers will be able to navigate the text easily, while they have their knowledge base expanded and their clinical assumptions potentially challenged. This is a book that will undoubtedly be called upon again and again as the field of disaster mental health becomes more cohesive and as the treating community develops its agendas for preparedness, training, and treatment. --Psychiatry, 06/27/2007ƒƒ This book is a must read for practitioners who are likely to be first responders (regardless of discipline or practice focus) or minimally, service providers following a disaster, whether man-made or natural; community leaders who hold responsibility (either formal or informal) for safeguarding community members; and government officials and agencies (both public and private) to whom victims of disasters will turn immediately following such disasters. The content provided in the book provides a conceptual understanding of the disaster crisis reaction with implications for individuals, families, communities, and community agencies or infrastructures; theoretical underpinnings for disaster intervention for all of the aforementioned; intervention models that have been proven to support natural coping as well as mediate post traumatic stress disorder symptomatology; practical and doable guidelines for disaster planning for communities and agencies; and highlights how mental health professionals can utilize their expertise in consulting with agencies and communities needing assistance with disaster recovery planning. Educators, trainers, and students/trainees will find the book to be a powerhouse of information for knowledge and skill enhancement. Contributors to the book span the interdisciplinary realm, making the content appropriate for consumption and use by social workers, psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, community organizers/activists, school teachers, social workers, staff and guidance counselors, nurses, family therapists, agency directors, etc....The information contained in the book is easy to read and understand. --Families in Society, 06/27/2007ƒƒ Places the response to concerns about mental health within the fragmented environment that follows a catastrophe....Contains useful advice on practical mental health interventions. --The New England Journal of Medicine, 06/27/2007ƒƒ This book would be a welcome addition to the bookcase, desk, or library of any clinician involved in treating survivors of disaster and trauma. It provides a sound synopsis and analysis of intervention techniques and strategies at different stages [of] post-disaster, brings attention to organizational and programmatic challenges, and highlights the importance of working from an evidence-based approach when possible....Will easily function as one of the important texts in the area until further advances in the field are made. --PsycCRITIQUES, 06/27/2007Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Overview, Matthew J. Friedman, Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, and Patricia J. Watson2. Models of Early Intervention Following Mass Violence and Other Trauma, Josef I. RuzekII. Preparation, Training, and Needs Assessment3. Improving Resilience Trajectories Following Mass Violence and Disaster, Patricia J. Watson, Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, James Demer, Paul Bartone, and Betty J. Pfefferbaum4. Disaster Mental Health Training: Guidelines, Considerations, and Recommendations, Bruce H. Young, Josef I. Ruzek, Marlene Wong, Mark S. Salzer, and April J. Naturale5. Immediate Needs Assessment Following Catastrophic Disaster Incidents, Anthony H. SpeierIII. Mental Health Interventions6. Interventions for Traumatic Stress: Theoretical Basis, Arieh Y. Shalev 7. The Context of Providing Immediate Postevent Intervention, Roderick J. Ørner, Adrian T. Kent, Betty J. Pfefferbaum, Beverley Raphael, and Patricia J. Watson8. The Immediate Response to Disaster: Guidelines for Adult Psychological First Aid, Bruce H. Young 9. Intermediate Interventions, Richard A. Bryant and Brett T. Litz10. Longer-Term Mental Health Interventions for Adults Following Disasters and Mass Violence, Beverley Raphael and Sally Wooding11. Consultation to Groups, Organizations, and Communities, James E. McCarroll and Robert J. Ursano12. On a Road Paved with Good Intentions, You Still Need a Compass: Monitoring and Evaluating Disaster Mental Health Services, Craig S. Rosen, Helena E. Young, and Fran H. NorrisIV. Specific Situations and Populations13. Interventions for Children and Adolescents Following Disasters, Judith A. Cohen, Anthony P. Mannarino, Laura E. Gibson, Stephen J. Cozza, Melissa J. Brymer, and Laura Murray14. Rapid Development of Family Assistance Centers: Lessons Learned Following the September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Gregory A. Leskin, William J. Huleatt, Jack Herrmann, Lisa R. LaDue, and Fred D. Gusman15. Psychiatric Intervention for Medical and Surgical Patients Following Traumatic Injuries, Harold J. Wain, Geoffrey G. Grammer, John Stasinos, and Catherine M. DeBoer 16. Mitigation of Psychological Effects of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Ross H. Pastel and Elspeth Cameron Ritchie17. Promoting Disaster Recovery in Ethnic-Minority Individuals and Communities, Fran H. Norris and Margarita Alegría18. Toward Understanding and Creating Systems of Postdisaster Care: A Case Study of New York's Response to the World Trade Center Disaster, Fran H. Norris, Jessica L. Hamblen, Patricia J. Watson, Josef I. Ruzek, Laura E. Gibson, Betty J. Pfefferbaum, Jennifer L. Price, Susan P. Stevens, Bruce H. Young, and Matthew J. Friedman19. Outreach Strategies: An Experiential Description of the Outreach Methodologies Used in the September 11 Disaster Response in New York, April J. NaturaleV. Creating an Agenda for the Future 20. Conducting Research on Mental Health Interventions, Brett T. Litz and Laura E. Gibson21. Mental Health and Behavioral Interventions for Victims of Disasters and Mass Violence: Caring, Planning, and Needs, Robert J. Ursano and Matthew J. Friedman

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Book SynopsisWith contributions from leading clinicians and researchers, this book presents couple and family therapy models that use attachment theory as the basis for new clinical understandings. Chapters provide compelling insights on the nature of interactions between adult partners and between parents and children, and the role of attachment in distressed and satisfying relationships. The book describes a range of ways that attachment-oriented interventions can help resolve marital conflict and difficult family transitions.Trade ReviewFor decades, the family therapy field seemed addicted to the idea that families and couples `operate like machines. Fortunately, attachment theory has come on the scene of late to give couple and family therapists a secure conceptual base for understanding what is fundamental to close, committed relationships. Johnson and Whiffen's outstanding new book organizes the best of what is known about attachment theory and family therapy, and will serve as a springboard for creative new developments in this important area for a long time to come.--Alan S. Gurman, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School Johnson and Whiffen should be commended for providing a remarkable resource for couple and family therapists and researchers alike. This book brings together a stellar set of contributions offering a unique blend of basic scholarship and creative application. The result is essential reading for graduate students and a 'must-have' handbook for clinicians of all theoretical persuasions. Readers will find a theoretical framework for the field of couple and family therapy that is comprehensive, data-based, and integrative. I enthusiastically recommend this volume to anyone interested in couple and family functioning or strategies of intervention.--Steven R. H. Beach, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of GeorgiaThis impressive volume provides a theory-rich account of human attachment bonds and the development and treatment of relationship problems. It draws together leading researchers and clinicians in the areas of developmental psychology, social psychology, and couple and family therapy. The contributors offer new insights into the links among emotional experience, relationship behavior, and individual adjustment, together with valuable techniques for strengthening intimate relationships.--Judith A. Feeney, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, AustraliaThis book has been an excellent addition to my training curriculum. As a text in a graduate-level marriage and family therapy training seminar, the book provides students with an essential theoretical foundation for understanding the manifestation of attachment dynamics in a clinical setting. Its coverage of diverse clinical applications and populations is invaluable to the students as they work to integrate theory and practice.--Craig W. Smith, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - The editors of this book have done well in ensuring that, whenever possible, recommended therapeutic interventions are data based....The various chapters are well written; they are free of jargon and cohere beautifully into an integrated whole, balancing theory, clinical practice, and research. --Psychiatric Services, 12/17/2005ƒƒ Dramatically changed the way I think about couple therapy....I quite literally found every chapter of this book useful in expanding my knowledge of attachment theory in the context of couple and family therapy. --Couples Research and Therapy Newsletter, 12/17/2005Table of ContentsI. Relevance of Attachment Theory for Clinical Practice 1. Introduction to Attachment: A Therapist's Guide to Primary Relationships and Their Renewal, Susan M. Johnson2. Adult Attachment Theory, Psychodynamics, and Couple Relationships: An Overview, Dory A. Schachner, Phillip R. Shaver, and Mario Mikulincer 3. The Essential Nature of Couple Relationships, Cindy Hazan4. Stability and Change of Attachment Representations from Cradle to Grave, Elaine Scharfe5. Alternate Pathways to Competence: Culture and Early Attachment Relationships, Vivian J. Carlson and Robin L. HarwoodII. Models of Clinical Intervention6. Attachment Theory: A Guide for Couple Therapy, Susan M. Johnson7. Attachment Processes in Couple Therapy: Informing Behavioral Models, Joanne Davila8. Caring for the Caregiver: An Attachment Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Child Problems, Roger Kobak and Toni Mandelbaum 9. Creating and Repairing Attachments in Biological, Foster, and Adoptive Families, Terry M. Levy and Michael Orlans10. Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents: Repairing Attachment Failures, Guy S. Diamond and Richard S. SternIII. Using an Attachment Perspective in Interventions with Particular Populations 11. The First Couple: Using Watch, Wait, and Wonder to Change Troubled Infant-Mother Relationships, Nancy J. Cohen, Elisabeth Muir, and Mirek Lojkasek12. The Journey of Adolescence: Transitions in Self within the Context of Attachment Relationships, Marlene M. Moretti and Roy Holland13. Implications of Adult Attachment for Preventing Adverse Marital Outcomes, Rebecca J. Cobb and Thomas N. Bradbury 14. Attachment in Later Life: Implications for Intervention with Older Adults, J. Michael Bradley and Gail Palmer15. Using an Attachment-Based Intervention with Same-Sex Couples, Gordon J. JosephsonIV. Specific Attachment Interventions for Particular Problems16. Looking Outward Together: Adult Attachment and Childbearing Depression, Valerie E. Whiffen17. Understanding the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse History on Current Couple Relationships: An Attachment Perspective, Pamela C. Alexander18. Attachment and the Experience of Chronic Pain: A Couples Perspective, Samuel F. MikailV. Conclusion19. What Attachment Theory Can Offer Marital and Family Therapists, Valerie E. Whiffen

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Book SynopsisCaring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be that way. Empathic guidance from an expert who's been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother--interwoven with no-nonsense advice--The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time together as they care for an aging parent. The author urges readers to be honest about the level of commitment they're able to make and emphasizes the need for clear communication within the family. While acknowledging their guilt, stress, and fatigue, he helps caregivers reaffirm emotional connections worn thin by the routine of daily care. This compassionate book will help families everywhere avoid burnout and preserve bonds during one of life's most difficult passages.Trade Review"I’ve known Barry Jacobs for many years, but not until I read the prologue to this book did I realize that as a child he had been part of a caregiving family. I should have known, though--only someone who has 'walked in the shoes' could have written such a compassionate and simultaneously helpful book. It reads like a novel but also provides really good, straightforward, worthwhile advice. This is a 'must read' for every family caregiver."--Suzanne Mintz, President and Cofounder, National Family Caregivers Association "Dr. Jacobs is a master storyteller who brings the realities of caring for an aging parent out of the shadows and into the light. If you find yourself in a caregiving role and want to protect and even enhance your family relationships, while also taking care of yourself, this book is a 'must read.' From sex to spirituality, Dr Jacobs addresses our most pressing questions about the inevitable stresses and strains of caregiving."--Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, Dr. Laurie Sands Distinguished Professor of Families and Health, and Director, Institute for the Family, University of Rochester Medical Center "This is a beautifully written, invaluable, practical guide for families facing serious illness or disability. This unique and truly masterful book combines the wisdom of Dr. Jacobs's extensive professional expertise with his moving personal story of parental illness and loss. Following one family’s journey with illness, the book addresses all the tough issues while providing a powerful model for resilience and the personal rewards that can come with caregiving. This superb book is a 'must' for family caregivers and healthcare professionals. I will strongly recommend it to my patients and their families."--John S. Rolland, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago and Co-Director of the Chicago Center for Family Health "Whether you are an experienced or new family caregiver, you will recognize your dilemmas and challenges--and find valuable advice--in this book. Dr. Jacobs combines the skills of an engaging storyteller and a compassionate family therapist as he accompanies readers through the main journey and the byways of caring for an ill or disabled parent."--Carol Levine, Director, Families and Health Care Project, United Hospital Fund Barry Jacobs builds on 20 years of clinical experience to provide a wise and informative look at family caregiving. This is not just another 'how-to' book, but explores the emotional core of the caregiving experience....Each chapter also contains thoughtful and practical responses to the questions that caregivers frequently raise. There is much that caregivers and the professionals who work with them can learn from this book."--Steven H. Zarit, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University "When you feel like you just can't go on as a caregiver, Dr. Jacobs helps us avoid much of the heartache and frustration that can make caring for a loved one such a overwhelming experience. I wish I’d read it while caring for my aging parents, both with Alzheimer’s--it would have helped me feel less alone."--Jacqueline Marcell, author, Elder Rage, host, Coping With Caregiving radio show "This book makes it clear that whatever you’re going through, you are not alone. It offers a ray of hope for those going through one of life’s most trying experiences. I recommend this valuable book to anyone involved in caring for an aging or ailing parent."--Deborah Popely, family caregiver and former hospice professional "This book has been extremely helpful as a required text in the master's-level family therapy course I am currently teaching. Dr. Jacobs helps the reader understand the impact of caregiving on family dynamics, offering sound, practical advice that is as useful for students and practitioners as it is for family caregivers themselves."--Mia Solomon, PhD, Director, Behavioral Sciences, Bryn Mawr Family Practice Residency Program -Table of ContentsPrologue1. First Days2. Defining Commitments3. Utilizing Support4. Handling Sacrifice5. Weighing Hope and Acceptance, Fantasy and Reality6. Fostering Awareness and Flexibility7. Protecting Intimacy8. Sustaining the Spirit9. Last DaysEpilogue: Caregiving's AftermathResources

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative book will be of interest to anyone involved in studying the mental health consequences of large-scale traumatic events or in measuring the effectiveness of postdisaster interventions. The book considers disasters from different perspectives and translates their chaotic aftermath into feasible research ideas and approaches. Contributing authors, all experienced researchers and practitioners, present a wide range of methods and strategies used in epidemiology, program evaluation, and public mental health planning in the aftermath of natural or technological disasters and terrorism. Descriptions of exemplary studies bring to life the associated logistical and scientific challenges and show how these challenges can be addressed using high-quality research designs.Trade Review"The editors have done a marvelous job of creating an instructive and well-written book that is a 'must read' for all who conduct disaster-related mental health research or who are involved in recovery planning and public health practice. For students, professionals, researchers, and policymakers, the book provides a solid foundation in research methods and includes wonderful explanations. I wholeheartedly recommend this book as a standard text for disaster research. It supplies the framework for good data collection, and good data are what support sound policy decisions."--CDR Dori B. Reissman, MD, MPH, U.S. Public Health Service and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "This is an exceptional volume that is sure to become a classic, oft-referenced text in the field. Its great strength is the integration of ideas and methods, which too often are addressed in an either/or fashion. The book interweaves trauma and disaster theory, ethics, treatment, and policy, within the context of methodological approaches. It is masterfully done."--Stevan E. Hobfoll, PhD, Kent State University and Summa Health System "This unique and much-needed volume brings together concise, focused chapters by the world’s leading experts, covering all the major aspects of researching mental health after disasters. The editors have succeeded in summarizing years of accumulated wisdom and experience in a readable and easily accessible form. Disaster mental health research is complex and challenging. My recommendation is that nobody should attempt it without first reading this book."--Chris R. Brewin PhD, Department of Clinical, Educational, and Health Psychology (Emeritus), University College London, United Kingdom - A unique contribution to the disaster mental health literature....This book should be read by mental health professionals who seek clearly written, timely, and authoritative presentations on disaster research methodology. --Psychiatric Services, 08/05/2006ƒƒ The publication of this book, Methods for Disaster Mental Health Research, is a seminal event in the history of disaster mental health research. It answers the growing awareness of a need for agreed-upon scientific values and articulation of methodologies within the disaster mental health research community, oriented toward the creation of information that can guide the development of programs and policy. It is an immensely practical and readable volume, well organized and thought through. It is carefully designed to be user-friendly for those entering into disaster research for the first time, from the exhaustive review of different definitions of disaster in the first chapter to the appendices at the end of the book, providing a brief description of each disaster mentioned in the book....This is a wonderful, ambitious book...covers a multitude of intimidating material in a simple, organized fashion. It will serve not only those wishing to conduct disaster mental health research but also those who need to be able to use the results of the research to formulate policy. --PsycCRITIQUES, 08/05/2006ƒƒ This encyclopedic but easy to read volume offers a valuable and much needed resource to investigators attempting to meet the challenge of disaster research. It reviews key concepts in the field, and presents a framework for formulating research questions, and the most effective designs and methods for answering them, including approaches to sampling and data collection. As such it is an important move toward bringing order to a crucial area of contemporary research. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 08/05/2006Table of ContentsI. Introduction to the Field1. Definitions and Concepts in Disaster Research, Alexander C. McFarlane and Fran H. Norris 2. Psychosocial Consequences of Disasters: A Review of Past Research, Fran H. Norris and Carrie L. Elrod II. Research Fundamentals3. Choosing Research Methods to Match Research Goals in Studies of Disaster or Terrorism, Carol S. North and Fran H. Norris 4. Formulating Questions about Postdisaster Mental Health, Charles C. Benight, Alexander C. McFarlane, and Fran H. Norris 5. Ethical Issues in Disaster Research, Alan R. Fleischman, Lauren Collogan, and Farris Tuma III. Methods for Sampling and Data Collection6. Basic Epidemiological Approaches to Disaster Research: Value of Face-to-Face Procedures, Evelyn J. Bromet and Johan M. Havenaar 7. Telephone-Based Research Methods in Disaster Research, Sandro Galea, Michael Bucuvalas, Heidi Resnick, John Boyle, David Vlahov, and Dean Kilpatrick8. Web-Based Methods in Disaster Research, William E. Schlenger and Roxane Cohen Silver 9. School-Based Studies of Children Following Disasters, Annette M. La Greca 10. Qualitative Approaches to Studying the Effects of Disasters, Lawrence A. Palinkas IV. Research for Planning, Policy, and Service Delivery11. Public Mental Health Surveillance and Monitoring, Sandro Galea and Fran H. Norris 12. Mental Health Services and Evaluation Research: Precepts, Pragmatics, and Politics, Craig S. Rosen and Helena E. Young 13. Evidence-Based Treatments for Traumatic Stress: An Overview of the Research with an Emphasis on Disaster Settings, Laura E. Gibson, Jessica L. Hamblen, Michael J. Zvolensky, and Anka A. Vujanovic 14. Strategies for Dissemination of Evidence-Based Treatments: Training Clinicians after Large-Scale Disasters, Randall D. Marshall, Lawrence Amsel, Yuval Neria, and Eun-Jung Suh V. Special Challenges in Disaster Research15. Conducting Research with Children and Adolescents after Disaster, Alan M. Steinberg, Melissa J. Brymer, Jesse R. Steinberg, and Betty Pfefferbaum 16. Conducting Research with Military and Uniformed Services Workers, Carol S. Fullerton, James E. McCarroll, and Robert J. Ursano 17. Conducting Research in Minority and Marginalized Communities, Russell T. Jones, James M. Hadder, Franklin Carvajal, Sara Chapman, and Apryl Alexander 18. Conducting Research in Other Countries, Arthur D. Murphy, Julia L. Perilla, and Eric Jones 19. Disaster Mental Health Research: Challenges for the Future, Matthew J. Friedman Appendix 1. Disasters Mentioned in the Text, Sandro Galea Appendix 2. Searching the Traumatic Stress Literature, Fred Lerner

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Book SynopsisDrawing on empirical research as well as theory and clinical experience, Barry A. Farber provides a highly readable examination of self-disclosure by both therapists and patients. He explores when sharing personal experiences is beneficial and what kinds of disclosure may not be helpful; why either party may fail to reveal important information; and how to use what is disclosed (and what is omitted) to strengthen the therapeutic relationship and improve patient outcomes. He also discusses the reasons why disclosure in therapy is currently such a prominent issue. Rich with clinical material, the book offers valuable insights for therapists of any orientation. A special chapter addresses self-disclosure issues in supervision. Trade ReviewThis is the best book on psychotherapy I have read recently--it is incredibly well written and easy to read. Farber provides a much-needed integration of theory, research, and practice related to self-disclosure, which, he argues, is a fundamental component of the psychotherapy process. He places the current interest in self-disclosure in a historical and multicultural context, and offers compelling arguments about both the positive and negative reasons for, and impact of, self-disclosure. Farber is able to blend his clinical experience with psychotherapy research findings in a way that both complements and helps us go beyond previous knowledge on this topic. This book is 'must' reading for all clinicians and psychotherapy researchers.--Clara Hill, PhD, University of Maryland, College ParkFarber provides a refreshing, up-to-date review of the research on the effectiveness, purpose, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of both patient and therapist self-disclosure. He offers a remarkable and significant perspective on the culture and changing nature of psychotherapy. For instance, therapist self-disclosure has become more common and accepted across disparate therapeutic orientations. This scholarly yet compassionate examination of a significant element in treatment is a valuable resource for graduate students to experienced professionals.--Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, past president, American Psychological Association Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology)Compelling, thought-provoking, well written and well referenced, this text is a significant contribution. Accessible and chock full of clinical examples, it is bound to fuel discussion in a class on the practice of psychotherapy.--Suzanne Bender, MD, Harvard Medical SchoolSelf-disclosure is a very hot, current topic. This well-written work is far more comprehensive than the usual contribution in the area. Rather than simply attending to clinical indications or contraindications for therapist disclosure, Farber considers the matter from the standpoint of the therapist, the patient, and the supervisee/supervisor dyad, and brings research as well as clinical considerations to his discussion. Clinical examples abound and add to the clarity of the work. Although the focus is on psychotherapy, there are also considerations from other areas of study, such as social psychology, and applications to the person outside of the therapy relationship. Various modalities and orientations are considered, and a welcome and unusual multicultural dimension is included.--George Stricker, PhD, American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Washington, DCHands down, the most thoughtful, penetrating, and practical book I have seen on self-disclosure in psychotherapy. Not since Sidney Jourard’s The Transparent Self has anyone seamlessly integrated clinical wisdom and empirical research on the quintessentially human desire to tell and the countervailing forces not to tell. Farber brilliantly addresses self-disclosure from therapist, patient, multicultural, and even supervisory perspectives. He embraces the complexity of self-disclosure while simultaneously augmenting our effective use of it. Bravo!--John C. Norcross, PhD, University of Scranton - An epic exploration of the whole topic: how people disclose, why they do it, how much they do it, how much they hold back, what effect it has on them, and who thinks what about it....The text approaches the subject from historical, clinical, research, and multicultural perspectives....Farber writes in an easily accessible style and enlivens the text with quotes and examples from contemporary songs and plays....I would recommend the book to anyone—whether trainee or experienced practitioner—who is interested in client/therapist relating. --Therapy Today, 7/19/2006ƒƒ Farber provides a tremendous service to the field by bringing together the extant literature in this area in his book, Self-disclosure in Psychotherapy....Farber's book provides a thoughtful and thorough review of what we know and what we do not know regarding self-disclosure in psychotherapy. The book is also very evenly balanced in terms of offering perspectives from different theoretical orientations....Both seasoned and beginning therapists as well as graduate students in psychology and other mental health professions would benefit from reading this thorough examination of self-disclosure in psychotherapy....Given the extensive review of the literature Farber provides and his suggestions for future work, this book will likely stimulate much needed research in this area. --Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 7/19/2006ƒƒ This book will be of interest to therapists, researchers, supervisors, and therapists-in-training. Farber's discussion of self-disclosure offers a nuanced perspective on the dilemmas involved in the process. By highlighting the features of self-disclosure across patients, therapists, supervisees, and supervisors, Farber enriches understanding of the phenomenon and encourages empathy for the perspectives of those in other roles....Farber has successfully synthesized work from various perspectives to create an illuminating review of self-disclosure in . The book condenses a broad range of literature into clearly organized and digestible chapters. The integration of research and theory with clinical vignettes, quotations from books and movies, and popular song lyrics make this work an unusually engaging and accessible read. --Psychotherapy, 7/19/2006ƒƒ Farber succeeds in creating an easily digestible work that is both readable and a compendium of research related to self-disclosure and psychotherapy. He displays an ability to draw conclusions to guide clinical practice from a diverse mix of research studies....An impressive, successful attempt to synthesize the major research on the impact of self-disclosure on the therapeutic process....It is a solid overview and is highly readable. --PsycCRITIQUES, 7/19/2006Table of Contents1. The Nature of Self-Disclosure2. Clinical Perspectives on Patient Disclosure3. Research Perspectives on Patient Disclosure4. Patient Disclosure: The Outcome Controversy5. Multicultural Perspectives on Patient Disclosure6. Historical Perspectives on Therapist Disclosure7. Research Perspectives on Therapist Disclosure8. Clinical Perspectives on Therapist Disclosure9. Supervisee and Supervisor Disclosure10. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on both substance use and relationship issues, and is readily compatible with 12-step approaches. In a convenient large-size format, the book provides all the materials needed to introduce BCT; implement a recovery contract to support abstinence; work with clients to increase positive activities, improve communication, and reduce relapse risks; and deal with special treatment challenges. Appendices include a session-by-session treatment manual and 70 reproducible checklists, forms, and client education posters.Trade Review"In addiction treatment, where practice has lagged so far behind what we know from clinical science, there is, at last, rapid movement toward the use of evidence-based therapies. It is now abundantly clear that treating couples rather than individuals improves outcome, and BCT belongs on any list of evidence-based treatments for addiction. This clearly written book, authored by two highly experienced scientist-clinicians, provides a superb introduction to BCT that is accessible for a broad range of providers. It includes the structured outlines, handouts, and forms that are particularly helpful when learning a new treatment method."--William R. Miller, PhD, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, (Emeritus), University of New Mexico "This clearly-written, practical guide to behavioral couples therapy for addictive disorders will be useful to all addiction therapists. Couple-based work is extremely useful in evaluation and treatment of substance abuse; combined with behavioral and coping skills training, it can greatly improve treatment outcomes. Read this book and get better outcomes with your patients!"--Richard J. Frances, MD, Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine "Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) is one of the most scientifically and clinically sound treatments available for alcohol and drug problems. It is a highly cost-effective intervention with beneficial effects on substance abuse recovery, relapse prevention, relationship and family adjustment, and intimate partner abuse. The authors present the conceptual rationale and clinical techniques of BCT in an accessible, practitioner-friendly manner. They provide case examples and clinical wisdom addressing many of the challenges to implementation in real-world settings, including integration with 12-step approaches. This book should prove tremendously helpful in disseminating BCT to educators, researchers, and practitioners, so that a wider segment of the population can experience the benefits of this exemplary treatment approach."--Christopher M. Murphy, PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore County "Written by the leading clinical researchers in the area, this book is the essential treatment manual for how to conduct behavioral couples therapy for alcoholism and drug abuse. Rich in detail and specific clinical direction, it should occupy a prominent place on the bookshelf of any clinician who treats people with substance abuse problems, or any clinical trainee who aspires to such work."--Andrew Christensen, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles "This excellent, reader-friendly text presents an evidence-based approach that nicely complements and expands a family disease approach to addiction. The text thoroughly addresses drug- and relationship-related issues that emerge during engagement, early recovery, and abstinence maintenance. Readers will find clinical tools like the Recovery Contract particularly helpful. The authors are superb clinical researchers who provide a sound theoretical and empirical rationale for their choice of intervention strategies. Addiction professionals, other mental health professionals, and educators will find this book useful. Its many clear tables and examples of clinical forms make the book particularly suitable for graduate-level courses on addictions treatment."--Meredith Hanson, DSW, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service "This is an excellent and really valuable book; clearly written, erudite, and immensely useful. The authors are key figures who have done a huge amount to develop behavioral couples therapy (BCT) for substance abuse. BCT is among the most important and effective of a number of current treatments which see substance misuse as occurring within people's social context, rather than as an individual pathology. The book contains a wealth of information, including detailed guidelines that will enable practitioners to use BCT in their everyday clinical practice. I recommend it as a core text for graduate-level training programs in all of the mental health professions."--Richard Velleman, PhD, University of Bath, UK - Contrary to conventional wisdom, the authors grab the co-occurring problems by the horns and deal with both at the same time. Their well-organized, scholarly, and pragmatic book tells us exactly how to conduct behavioral couples therapy (BCT). They give us explicit guidelines, materials, and even scripts....Ever mindful of the distinction between effectiveness and efficacy studies in couples therapy, O'Farrell and Fals-Stewart show us how to implement BCT in the real world of clinical practice. Best of all, the appendices contain all kinds of goodies for the novice and expert practitioner: a 12-session BCT manual, posters and forms, and other suggested resources....Clinicians today cannot not deal with substance abuse issues in daily practice—that is why this is a book that should be read, reread, and consulted on a regular basis. Wise practitioners will add Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to their libraries. Wise clients will seek out the wise therapists who use it. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 8/18/2006ƒƒ A practitioner's guide to using couple therapy, which is likely to be useful to any therapist who works with people with drug or alcohol problems. The two authors are leading researchers in the field and also are clearly very experience therapists....A great strength of the book is that it provides opportunity to adapt the therapy structure and content to different clinical needs....Drs. O'Farrell and Falls-Stewart have done the field a great service providing an accessible manual that describes a humane and flexible approach to offering evidence-based couple therapy. This volume is going on my bookshelf in the 'often used, valuable in clinical practice' section. --Drug and Alcohol Review, 8/18/2006ƒƒ This book is a clearly written and very straightforward and stepwise technique-focused approach to the implementation of a scientifically validated approach to behavioral couples therapy (BCT) for addictive disorders....This book is written by two of the top clinical and research psychologists with expertise in family and substance abuse treatment in the world. It is well written and researched and presented in a very usable manner. Its greatest value is that it can provide a beginning family psychologist or other practitioner with a starting point for the initiation of couples and family treatment of substance abusers. It provides a specific, understandable, and usable format with clearly defined techniques and technologies that can be implemented by the graduate-prepared psychotherapist or counselor one week after reading the book. Program directors who need to refine their substance abuse program by implementing session, program, and training structure along with supportive technologies will find this book immensely helpful, affordable, and useful. The book will be a valuable tool for orienting and training new staff who will be providing couples and family therapy in substance abuse programs. It will be handy for faculty teaching introductory substance abuse counseling courses and for supervisors of interns and residents attempting to amass experience and supervision in couples and family treatment with individuals with alcohol and other psychoactive substance abuse problems. It will be helpful in a similar regard to those wishing to have introductory training and supervision in behavioral family therapies. The appendixes alone are worth the price of purchase. --PsycCRITIQUES, 8/18/2006Table of Contents1. An Introduction to Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse2. Engaging the Couple: Initial Couple Sessions3. Building Support for Abstinence: The Daily Recovery Contract4. Other Support for Abstinence5. Increasing Positive Couple and Family Activities6. Improving Communication, Part I: Listener and Speaker Skills7. Improving Communication, Part II: Resolving Changes, Conflicts, and Problems8. Continuing Recovery: Maintenance and Relapse Prevention9. Challenges in BCT, Part I: Separated and Dual-Problem Couples10. Challenges in BCT, Part II: Violence and Other Issues11. Enhancements to BCT12. Implementing BCT in the Real WorldAppendix A. A 12-Session BCT Treatment ManualAppendix B. Posters Used in BCTAppendix C. Forms Used in BCTAppendix D. 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Book SynopsisThis classic text helps professionals and students understand and address cultural and racial issues in therapy with African American clients. Leading family therapist Nancy Boyd-Franklin explores the problems and challenges facing African American communities at different socioeconomic levels, expands major therapeutic concepts and models to be more relevant to the experiences of African American families and individuals, and outlines an empowerment-based, multisystemic approach to helping clients mobilize cultural and personal resources for change.Trade Review"Nancy Boyd-Franklin has long been a leading voice on the experience of African American families. In this new edition of her groundbreaking clinical text, she expands and deepens our understanding of the diverse backgrounds and complex challenges of Black families in our society, illuminating the strengths that therapists can tap into. This is invaluable reading for students and practitioners in mental health and social service fields."--Froma Walsh, PhD, School of Social Service Administration, Department of Psychiatry, and Center for Family Health, University of Chicago"Black Families in Therapy, Second Edition, will doubtless become a classic. It is well organized; written in clear, understandable language; draws on a wealth of information from diverse disciplines; and covers a number of important new topics. Among the book's outstanding features is its incisive narrative style, in which major concepts, principles and therapeutic approaches are highlighted with vivid case examples and vignettes. This is an excellent text for upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses addressing Black family life, African American psychology, multiethnic family therapy, cross-cultural psychology, pastoral counseling, and related topics."--Joseph L. White, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of California, Irvine"With the initial publication of this text, Nancy Boyd-Franklin broke new ground and set a high standard for research, teaching, and therapeutic practice with African American families. The new second edition is yet another pace-setting gift to the field. Some books are designed to fill a crucial gap on the reference shelf. Others are useful as textbooks for students in family studies, counseling, psychology, psychiatry, and even sociology. Still others function best as working manuals for practitioners. Black Families in Therapy, Second Edition, will surely serve all these functions while moving to the head of the line of readable, provocative, and insightful works in this area."--Andrew Billingsley, PhD, African American Studies Program and The Institute for Families and Society, University of South Carolina"This impressive second edition draws on more than a decade of new research and clinical experience to enrich and expand a classic text. No one in the mental health field can afford to be without this basic primer for understanding and working with African Americans. Dr. Boyd-Franklin has always had a remarkable ability to combine theory and practical application. Written with clarity, insight, and creativity, the book is full of concrete information and case examples, while at the same time providing a strong understanding of the historical context and the evolving political realities of African American families. It also does an amazing job of dispelling persistent, pejorative myths in this essential clinical area. This book should be required reading for every psychotherapist, counselor, educator, social worker, and human service professional."--Monica McGoldrick, LCSW, PhD, Multicultural Family Institute, Highland Park, New Jersey"Many scholars write about characteristics of African American families, but no one else does so with the empathy and sensitivity that characterize Nancy Boyd-Franklin's second edition of Black Families in Therapy. Dr. Boyd-Franklin describes the complexities of African American families with respect to ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and skin color, to highlight but a few of the new and/or expanded themes that give substance to this edition. The case examples throughout the book are extremely useful for helping the reader to 'see' the dynamic interplay among such factors within the family system, as well as the societal contexts in which family members function. Dr. Boyd-Franklin's discussion of therapist ethnicity as an aspect of therapy addresses the often-asked question of whether only Black therapists can work effectively with Black families. Any therapist or therapist in training who intends to deliver race- and culture-sensitive services to African American families should consider this book required reading."--Janet E. Helms, PhD, Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology, and Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture, Boston College - The author provides a wellspring of practical explanation for therapists on how to broach Issues that often confront Black families. This book offers concrete dialogues and narratives to expand the concepts presented. Boyd-Franklin has a remarkable ability to simplify very complex family therapy concepts so the average reader may understand. This author blends a daunting array of social and psychological issues affecting the Black family into highly readable and practical discussions....The author did an outstanding job at presenting significant issues....The richness of the framework it presents and its thorough exploration of the primary concerns of Black families' renders it a must read for all clinicians....Clinicians in any setting will find the information practical and useful. In addition, this text is a good resource for students in the Behavioral Sciences and Human Services' professions. --American Journal of Family Therapy, 4/22/2006Table of ContentsI. African American Families: The Cultural and Racial Context 1. Overview 2. Racism, Racial Identity, and Skin Color Issues 3. Extended Family Patterns, Kinship Care, and Informal Adoption 4. Role Flexibility and Boundary Confusion 5. African American Men and Women: Socialization and Relationships6. Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepparenting 7. Religion and Spirituality in African American Families8. Additional Important Topics in African American CommunitiesII. Major Treatment Theories, Issues, and Interventions 9. The Therapist's Use of Self and Value Conflicts 10. Major Family Therapy Approaches and Their Relevance to Treating African Americans11. The Multisystems Model 12. Public Policy Issues: A Guide for Clinicians III. Socioeconomic Class Issues and Diversity of Family Structures 13. Poor Families and the Multisystems Model 14. Single-Parent African American Families15. Middle-Class African American FamiliesIV. Implications for Supervision, Training, and Future Research 16. Implications for Training and Supervision 17. Conclusion and Implications for Future Clinical Work and Research

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Book SynopsisThis lucidly written guide presents an innovative approach for treating somatization disorder and related problems, such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The authors' program integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with strategies to build emotional self-awareness and interventions to help patients understand and alter their illness behavior. Systematic yet flexible, it is supported by controlled clinical research. The book reviews the conceptual underpinnings of the approach, discusses its ongoing testing and refinement, and offers clear-cut guidelines for assessment and treatment. Special features include illustrative case material, many pointers for practice, and reproducible appendices that provide a 10-session mini-manual and helpful handouts and forms.Trade Review"In this important volume, two leading scientist-practitioners offer a lucid account of the clinical features and etiology of somatization, and also provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to their new, empirically supported treatment. This scholarly yet highly practical book sets a new standard in the treatment of somatization. It is essential reading for all clinicians and clinical trainees who treat patients with somatization problems, whether in the form of somatization disorder or as a feature of other clinical conditions."--Steven Taylor, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Canada "Somatization, somatoform disorders, medically unexplained and functional somatic symptoms; whatever we call them, they are among the largest and most neglected problems in medicine. Yet there are very few practical guides to assist practitioners. This lucid and scholarly text not only offers a valuable overview of the topic, but also provides detailed guidance on a management approach of proven efficacy. This book will be helpful to students and experienced practitioners alike."--Michael Sharpe, MD, University of Edinburgh, UK "Woolfolk and Allen have written a unique and detailed book that is clearly rooted in theory and empirical findings. Conceptual, assessment, and treatment issues are outlined within a concise and coherent framework that lends itself to practical application. Complete with a 10-session treatment manual, this book is a 'must' for clinicians, interns, residents, and clinical graduate students who are treating people suffering from physical symptoms without identifiable physical cause."--Gordon J. G. Asmundson, PhD, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada "Woolfolk and Allen bring optimism and rigor to the treatment of a misunderstood group of patients who have mistakenly been regarded as untreatable by many physicians and therapists. Starting with a remarkably clear foundation built on theory and a comprehensive review of the literature, the authors provide a straightforward, step-by-step blueprint for their therapeutic approach. The book is exemplary in its eclectic yet critical integration of diverse perspectives and its jargon-free style. This is a book with equal appeal and value for both experts and beginners. Experienced clinicians will find Woolfolk and Allen's work refreshing, inspiring, and informative. At the same time, the book's clinical utility, accessibility, and clarity also make it an excellent choice for beginning therapists, including graduate students in psychology and social work and psychiatric residents."--James L. Levenson, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University "I like this book enormously. The therapeutic approach is comprehensive, innovative, and clearly derived from vast clinical experience. The treatment itself is presented in a vivid and accessible way that enables the reader to learn and apply it in his or her own clinical practice. This work represents a major advance in our ability to treat patients suffering from this prevalent and difficult problem."--Arthur J. Barsky, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "This is the book healthcare professionals have been waiting for! The authors' integrative conceptual model addresses emotional aspects, such as alexithymia, demoralization, and social role theory, while also incorporating classical cognitive and behavioral ideas. They increase our understanding of patients with medically unexplained symptoms in a manner that is comprehensive, profound, and a pleasure to read. However, the core strength of this book is the treatment manual. The authors' deep knowledge of basic processes, together with an unbelievable amount of clinical experience, underpin their helpful descriptions of how to proceed when treating these patients. The breakthrough approach in this book will help healthcare professionals provide effective support for a major patient population, while reducing treatment costs substantially."--Winfried Rief, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Marburg, Germany - A well-crafted, practical guide for psychotherapists of patients with somatization disorders. Woolfolk and Allen provide the reader with a manageable literature review on aspects and correlates of somatization. The scope of the book, from historical presentations of symptoms to present day epidemiology of DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10 diagnoses, offers hands-on and academic training to the reader....It contains 37 pages of appendices detailing homework assignments, worksheets, self-report measures, and a 10-session manual for delivering affective cognitive behavioral therapy (ACBT)....A useful guide to help psychotherapists navigate the challenges and potential obstacles inherent in the treatment of somatization disorders. The ACBT techniques and the clinical accounts of patients with somatization disorders detailed by the authors offer the behavioral health provider empirically supported methods of helping patients with somatization disorders lower impairment and increase quality of life. --Psychiatry, 10/15/2006ƒƒ The success of Treating Somatization is in elucidating the complexities of the emotional and cognitive experience of people with somatization disorders. It also provides hope that the techniques of a treatment model that is growing more and more familiar can help not only the patients but also the often-frustrated clinicians faced with the challenge of helping people with an unexplained disorder. --Psychiatric Services, 10/15/2006ƒƒ A major contribution...lucid, comprehensive, and eminently practical....Draws on a wide-ranging combination of conceptual theory, empirical findings, and clinical experience....Taking a biopsychosocial approach, the authors present a wide-ranging review of the relevant influences of stress, emotion, and social learning on the process of somatization. Even clinicians familiar with each of these areas will find their review concise, informative, and enlightening....Woolfolk and Allen's primary contribution consists of their systematic, carefully crafted, and eclectic treatment program....Both a scholarly and a pragmatic book. Its insights will reinforce and sharpen the technique of skilled clinicians, whereas the range of its scholarship will help direct the preparation of students. --PsycCRITIQUES, 10/15/2006Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Somatization: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment3. Affective Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Somatization: Rationale and Overview4. Assessment5. The Context of the Therapy6. Behavioral Interventions7. Working with Cognitions and Emotions8. Interpersonal Methods9. Assorted Clinical TopicsAppendices:A. Ten-Session Treatment Manual B. Clinical Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Affective Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyC. Severity of Somatic Symptoms ScaleD. Somatic Symptom QuestionnaireE. Instructions for Abbreviated Progressive Muscle RelaxationF. Examining Thoughts

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Book SynopsisWhy do standard, evidence-based interventions fail to work for certain clients or in certain situations? What tools do cognitive-behavioral theory and therapy offer for managing difficult cases? This cutting-edge volume brings together an array of leading practitioners to address these and other critical questions that are often overlooked in the CBT literature. Each research-based chapter addresses a specific kind of roadblock, exploring how and why it arises and suggesting effective, practical solutions. Topics include overcoming obstacles in the treatment of specific disorders, new directions in case conceptualization, working with emotional and metacognitive processes, and applications to couple and family therapy. Trade Review"This excellent text attempts to answer the question 'why do interventions fail for certain clients or in certain situations?'...The chapters on metacognition are particularly well written and of great relevance to the 'sub-text' of therapy and how a client perceives the therapy process....I would highly recommend this text both for newly-qualified therapists starting out and for experienced therapists who have experienced 'apparent failure' when trying to help clients a good book to have." - Hugh Koch, Legal and Medical Magazine, Issue 25, July 2007Table of ContentsI. Case Conceptualization1. Case Conceptualization in Preventing and Responding to Therapeutic Difficulties, Lawrence D. Needleman2. Impediments to Effective Psychotherapy, Arthur Freeman and Roya Djalali McCloskey3. Effective Homework, Michael A. TompkinsII. Metacognition and Emotion4. Anxiety Disorders, Metacognition, and Change, Adrian Wells5. Emotional Schemas and Resistance, Robert L. Leahy6. Avoidance of Emotion as an Obstacle to Progress, Stephen J. HollandIII. Specific Populations7. Psychosis, Gillian Haddock and Ronald Siddle8. Bipolar Disorder, Cory F. Newman9. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A New Algorithm Treatment Model, Mervin R. Smucker, Brad K. Grunert, and Jo M. Weis10. Binge-Eating and Other Eating Disorders, Nicole A. SchafferIV. Couples and Families11. Couple Therapy, Norman B. Epstein and Donald H. Baucom12. Family Therapy, Frank M. DattilioV. Psychotherapy Processes13. Difficult-to-Treat Patients: The Approach from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Christine Foertsch, Sharon Y. Manning, and Linda Dimeff14. Obstacles or Opportunities?: A Relational Approach to Negotiating Alliance Ruptures, Christopher L. Stevens, J. Christopher Muran, and Jeremy D. Safran15. Angry Patients: Strategies for Beginning Treatment, Raymond Chip Tafrate and Howard Kassinove16. Medication Compliance with Difficult Patients, Lynn Marcinko17. Conclusions, Robert L. Leahy

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides unique and valuable firsthand accounts of the most important longitudinal studies of attachment. Presented are a range of research programs that have broadened our understanding of early close relationships and their role in individual adaptation throughout life. In addition to discussing the findings that emerged from each study, leading investigators offer rare reflections on the process of scientific discovery. Themes addressed include the complexities of designing studies that span years or even decades; challenges in translating theoretical constructs into age-appropriate assessments; how Bowlby's original models have been refined and expanded; and how attachment interacts with other key influences on development. Trade Review'The child is father to the man': Wordsworth intuited it; Freud asserted it; Bowlby systematized it; this book proves it. Grossmann, Grossmann, and Waters have assembled an illustrious gallery of top attachment and developmental researchers. They present their findings in ways that are scientifically convincing as well as highly readable and personally moving. Reductionists, eat your hearts out--or, rather, start to search for the mechanisms that underlie these incontrovertible links between childhood attachment experience and adult relational competence. This volume is a 'must' for all psychotherapeutic clinicians and child development researchers, and will become a standard text for courses in clinical psychology and social work. I will certainly use it as such in the master's program in psychological therapies that I run.--Jeremy Holmes, MD, FRCPsych, University of Exeter and University College London, UKThis book provides a unique overview of more than 30 years of fascinating longitudinal research on attachment development. It contains marvelous reports of the seminal longitudinal studies conducted by the most well-known people in the field. The volume demonstrates in an impressive manner how empirical findings not only can confirm assumptions derived from theory, but also can challenge those assumptions and thus contribute to the ongoing development of the theory. As such, it is highly interesting reading for experienced researchers as well as students.--Gottfried Spangler, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, GermanyAttachment theory really comes of age in this volume....Contributions written by pioneers and current giants in the field impressively connect attachment theory and research to cross-cultural variations, the social context, and human evolution. This book is required reading for anyone interested in the contemporary and long-term consequences of early close relationships.--Arnold J. Sameroff, PhD, Center for Human Growth and Development, University of MichiganThis book presents an intriguing view of the evolution of an entire scientific field. Interwoven with important data and theoretical discussions, we find historical and personal notes from the people who have been instrumental in making child-parent attachment a central area within developmental psychology. The fascinating, up-to-date accounts in this volume will be useful and inspiring for readers in scientific and applied settings.--Gunilla Bohlin, PhD, and Berit Hagekull, PhD, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Sweden - Careful reading of all the chapters will provide the student of attachment theory an abundance of helpful information. Armed with this information, educators can highlight those propositions of the theory for which there is empirical support and researchers can identify areas for future research. Practitioners from a variety of practice settings can benefit from the text by understanding the complex interplay between attachment and mental health. --Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 6/25/2006ƒƒ This volume will be welcome and informative for students of attachment theory and behavior. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 6/25/2006ƒƒ This collection of international studies provides a comprehensive overview of the pioneers in attachment theory following the Bowlby-Ainsworth tradition. This book offers a unique window into the personal and professional lives of these noted scholars, who have dedicated their life's work to the study of attachment relationships. Their deep conviction in the importance of attachment theory and dedication to the science of this tradition serve as an inspirational model for the researcher clinician. This book is recommended for therapists, researchers, and teachers in the field. --The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 6/25/2006Table of Contents1. Ethology and Attachment Theory, Robert A. Hinde2. In Pursuit of the Internal Working Model Construct and Its Relevance to Attachment Relationships, Inge Bretherton3. Placing Early Attachment Experiences in Developmental Context: The Minnesota Longitudinal Study, L. Alan Sroufe, Byron Egeland, Elizabeth Carlson, and W. Andrew Collins4. Attachment Theory and Research in Ecological Perspective: Insights from the Pennsylvania Infant and Family Development Project and the NICHD Study of Early Child Care, Jay Belsky5. Early Care and the Roots of Attachment and Partnership Representations: The Bielefeld and Regensburg Longitudinal Studies, Karin Grossmann, Klaus E. Grossmann, and Heinz Kindler 6. Understanding and Resolving Emotional Conflict: The London Parent-Child Project, Howard Steele and Miriam Steele7. Correlates of Attachment to Multiple Caregivers in Kibbutz Children from Birth to Emerging Adulthood: The Haifa Longitudinal Study, Avi Sagi-Schwartz and Ora Aviezer 8. The Interplay between Attachment, Temperament, and Maternal Style: AMadingley Perspective, Joan Stevenson-Hinde 9. Attachment Representations, Secure-Base Behavior, and the Evolution of Adult Relationships: The Stony Brook Adult Relationships Project, Judith Crowell and Everett Waters 10. Predictability of Attachment Behavior and Representational Processes at 1, 6, and 19 Years of Age: The Berkeley Longitudinal Study, Mary Main, Erik Hesse, and Nancy Kaplan 11. Lessons from the Longitudinal Studies of Attachment, Mary Dozier, Melissa Manni, and Oliver Lindhiem

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Book SynopsisFor individuals with chronic, complex problems that include multiple Axis I disorders comorbid with personality disorders, the barriers to change are significant. This book presents a powerful therapeutic approach that integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and other techniques to empower patients to overcome these barriers by fostering change in personality. Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) is grounded in an innovative case formulation method that systematically links symptoms to maladaptive patterns in attachment relationships. IRT offers a step-by-step framework for structuring interventions to promote learning of new, healthier patterns, while blocking problem behaviors and building a strong therapeutic alliance. A new preface in the paperback edition addresses current developments in IRT research and practice.Trade ReviewEssential reading for anyone interested in psychotherapy with 'difficult' cases. Benjamin's clearly articulated model of psychopathology and psychotherapeutic change processes integrates insights from interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment theory. Detailed clinical case material is provided throughout the book to illuminate key points. I have found this book extremely helpful in my clinical work as well as in my teaching. Students, clinical teachers, and experienced psychotherapists will be raving about this book for many years to come.--George Silberschatz, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, UCSF School of MedicineInterpersonal Reconstructive Therapy is a complex, but rewarding book which describes effective treatment strategies and techniques for working with ‘nonresponders' or patients with psychiatric conditions that were previously untreatable. Dr. Benjamin combines psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theory to address dysfunctional patterns of behavior, while providing therapists with flow charts to make sound clinical interventions and facilitate effective outcomes.--Muriel Prince Warren, DSW, ACSW, Behavioral Science Book Service Advisory Board MemberAn astute and compassionate clinician, Dr. Benjamin fulfills our highest expectations as an insightful and sophisticated teacher of therapeutic science. Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy is a work of impeccable scholarship in which therapeutic complexities are assessed clearly and incisively, employing a set of concise principles. Benjamin brilliantly conceptualizes her groundbreaking model and illustrates this authoritative guide with fascinating clinical examples. With her well-articulated method of social structural analysis, she demonstrates a tool--a lens, as she terms it--that codifies and links biographic history and a patient's presenting problem. Elucidating her approach impressively and persuasively, Benjamin has written an illuminating text for thinkers, therapists, psychiatric residents, and clinical graduate students.--Theodore Millon, PhD, DSc, Institute for Advanced Studies in Personology and PsychopathologyA practicing psychiatrist and educator, I have used earlier drafts of this book in training growing numbers of experienced clinicians. Like myself, my trainees have found IRT well worth learning. It provides strategies for conducting therapy in a focused, original way that is highly likely to result in constructive, stable change for many patients who were previously unresponsive to treatment. This book encapsulates Dr. Benjamin's decades of work to objectively define psychopathology and the components of effective psychotherapy. It offers an inherently wise, user-friendly articulation of central psychological concepts, with specific intervention guidelines and rich clinical examples. This is inspiring reading for experienced clinicians and a vital resource for teaching and training.--Kathleen Sigrist Levenick, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin-MadisonClinicians have long been plagued with the dilemma of how to work with complicated and difficult-to-treat clients. Clinical experience and research tells us that even with our most effective interventions, symptom reduction is more difficult to bring about when dealing with nonresponders. In this clearly written, practice-oriented book, Benjamin provides us with a unique blend of clinical experience, clear thinking and balanced wisdom. Demonstrating a sophisticated integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy, Benjamin maintains that both self-discovery and self-management are required to bring about change. How this can be accomplished is clearly spelled out in this most important contribution to the field.--Marvin R. Goldfried, PhD, Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony BrookLorna Smith Benjamin is a master clinician and teacher. She has written what now becomes the best available guide to the art and science of psychotherapy. Her interpersonal method is presented in such a clear and compelling manner that the book is an excellent introduction for the novice, but also a gold mine for the more experienced.--Allen J. Frances, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Duke UniversityLucidly written and clinically compelling, Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy helps graduate student therapists understand and intervene more effectively with their clients. In the best of the scientist-practitioner tradition, Benjamin flexibly integrates different theoretical approaches, and utilizes an attachment-informed perspective, to create this comprehensive, evidence-based approach. Completing an exit survey as they approached graduation, a number of my students reported that this was the most helpful text they had read in their graduate training. Wise and compassionate, this text is a gift to our field.--Edward Teyber, PhD, California State University, San Bernardino - This book provides one of the most creative and innovative contributions in many years to the conceptualization, understanding, and treatment of personality disorders. Dr. Benjamin wisely brings together and integrates with a sophisticated understanding a vast research literature with years of direct, intensive experience. Through following this manual, she offers systematic, pragmatic advice for clinicians involved in the potentially frustrating task of treating these personality disorders. --Psychotherapy Review, 8/24/2006ƒƒ A major contribution to the theory and practice of psychotherapy....A most rewarding book to read. --Psychology and Psychotherapy, 8/24/2006ƒƒ A master clinician, Benjamin has spent most of her career researching and treating the interpersonal processes of patients with personality disorders and other interpersonal problems....One of the more delightful aspects of the volume is Benjamin's masterful translation of complex and abstract theoretical concepts into simple, everyday language....It's hard to imagine many clinicians not advancing their own thinking and practices about working with their most difficult patients by reading this book. --Psychotherapy, 8/24/2006ƒƒ [Benjamin] exhibits sound clinical judgment and is unafraid to tackle the most difficult and dangerous crises (including suicidal and homicidal behavior as well as psychotic experiences). She inspires confidence, and I would happily refer patients to her. --American Journal of Psychiatry, 8/24/2006Table of Contents Preface1. Introduction and Overview2. Case Formulation3. Choosing Interventions4. Structural Analysis of Social Behavior: The Clarifying Lens5. Step 1: Collaboration 6. Step 2: Learning about Patterns, Where They Are From, and What They Are For7. Step 3: Blocking Maladaptive Patterns8. Step 4: Enabling the Will to Change9. Step 5: Learning New Patterns10. Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy in Clinical and Research Contexts

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Book Synopsis*Outstanding sales potential: shows how DBT, a proven nondrug therapy for suicidal adults, can be adapted to help adolescents. *From coauthor Marsha Linehan, bestselling author of DBT Skills Training Manual. *Suicide is the third leading cause of death among American teens: treatments are needed and therapists are eager to use DBT with this population. *Highly practical: includes cases, handouts, sample dialogues, and clinical advice. *Features a completely new DBT skills training module specifically for troubled teens and their families.Trade Review"An excellent, practical book on a very difficult-to-treat and neglected population: teens with multiple and severe psychiatric disorders, mood dysregulation, and recurrent suicidal and/or self-harming behaviors. This book is recommended for students, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric residents, psychiatrists, and other professionals dealing with mental health issues in teenagers. Also, this book is an outstanding resource for researchers evaluating the efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teenagers."--Boris Birmaher MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center "This book is extremely relevant for therapists working with adolescents who engage in suicidal and other high-risk behaviors. In addition to providing an efficacious and easily understood manualized approach for this population, it offers many valuable tips for building a strong therapeutic alliance with this challenging population."--Lynn Ponton, MD, University of California, San Francisco "Outstanding. This book represents a major contribution to the prevention of adolescent suicide. It is extensively detailed to inform clinicians about the applications of this effective psychosocial treatment for adolescents who present with specific risk factors. Written by pioneering developers of DBT, this book is essential reading for mental health professionals at every level of experience and training."--Cynthia R. Pfeffer, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University "This book offers the latest thinking on core elements of DBT while illustrating important strategies specific to treating adolescents. The authors' skill and expertise with this population shine, making this an essential manual for DBT practitioners and administrators working with adolescents."--André Ivanoff, PhD, Columbia University School of Social Work "Humane, practical, and erudite. The authors, through their dialectical approach, provide a theoretical framework that allows for an efficient, realistic, and parsimonious approach to the core difficulties in multiple health-risk behaviors in youth. Most important, they provide clear guidelines as to how therapists should conduct themselves to be maximally effective with these challenging adolescents, and how to cope with the emotional demands of work with this population. What the reader will learn is that DBT is more than a set of skills and techniques--it is a way of understanding and conceptualizing human behavior. This book should be read by every professional who works with multiproblem teens."--David A. Brent, MD, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Services for Teens at Risk, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine -Table of ContentsForeword, Charles R. SwensonIntroduction 1. Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents: Who Is Most at Risk?2. What Do We Know about Effective Treatments for Suicidal Adolescents?3. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Treatment Stages, Primary Targets, and Strategies4. DBT Program Structure: Functions and Modes5. Dialectical Dilemmas for Adolescents: Addressing Secondary Targets6. Assessing Adolescents: Suicide Risk, Diagnosis, and Treatment Feasibility7. Orienting Adolescents and Families to Treatment and Obtaining Commitment 8. Individual Therapy with Adolescents9. Including Families in Treatment10. Skills Training with Adolescents11. Assessing Progress, Running a Graduate Group, and Terminating Treatment12. Program IssuesAppendix A. Mindfulness Exercises for AdolescentsAppendix B. Walking the Middle Path Skills: Lecture and Discussion PointsAppendix C. Handouts for Walking the Middle Path Skills

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Book SynopsisScientists, educators, and parents of teens have long recognized the potency of peer influences on children and youth, but until recently, questions of how and why adolescents emulate their peers were largely overlooked. This book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the processes by which peers shape each other's attitudes and behavior, and explores implications for intervention and prevention. Leading authorities share compelling findings on such topics as how drug use, risky sexual behavior, and other deviant behaviors catch on among certain peer groups or cliques; the social, cognitive, developmental, and contextual factors that strengthen or weaken the power of peer influence; and the nature of positive peer influences and how to support them.Trade ReviewThe topic of peer influences has long been important to the field. This remarkable volume from distinguished editors and contributors proposes original and compelling conceptual models that will elucidate peer influence processes for researchers and students alike. In addition, many of the authors discuss general and specific implications of their work for prevention and intervention programs. This book would be an excellent text for advanced undergraduates, master's students, and beginning doctoral students in developmental, educational, school, and clinical psychology.--W. Andrew Collins, PhD, Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, Institute of Child Development, University of MinnesotaThis volume brings together leading researchers to piece together the puzzle of peer influences, highlighting their mechanisms, moderators, contexts, and the potential for interventions that capitalize on positive peer processes. With this understanding, we can begin to consider the developmental supports that children and youth require individually and collectively to promote social adaptation. The picture of peer processes emerging from this volume is critical to informing the strategies and policies of a broad range of professionals responsible for children and youth.--Debra Pepler, PhD, LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, York UniversityWhile it has long been known that adolescents influence one another, insufficient attention has been given to how, where, and when these influences occur. This first-rate volume considers the mechanisms and processes involved in peer influence from a variety of conceptual and theoretical viewpoints and presents a fascinating sampling of new research.--Willard W. Hartup, EdD, Regents' Professor Emeritus, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota- Each chapter stands alone and provides unique insights....Useful and informative for anyone interested in working with children and adolescents....Use this book as a resource. Look up a topic in the index, or read one chapter at a time, with sticky notes ready to flag and comment on the themes that resonate with you and your work. It is worth it. --Prevention Researcher, 3/5/2010ƒƒ Prinstein and Dodge are to be commended for bringing together chapters that jointly provide, in one short and very readable volume, an accessible overview that delivers what is promised: an understanding of how peers influence children and adolescents. --Canadian Paychology, 2/3/2010Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Current Issues in Peer Influence Research, Mitchell J. Prinstein and Kenneth A. DodgeII. Peer Influence Mechanisms2. A Comprehensive Conceptualization of the Peer Influence Process in Adolescence, B. Bradford Brown, Jeremy P. Bakken, Suzanne W. Ameringer, and Shelly D. Mahon3. Cognitive Social Influence: Moderation, Mediation, Modification, and...the Media, Frederick X. Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Pomery, and Meg Gerrard4. Dynamics and Ecology of Adolescent Peer Influence, Thomas J. Dishion, Timothy F. Piehler, and Michael W. Myers5. Deviance Regulation Theory: Applications to Adolescent Social Influence, Hart Blanton and Melissa BurkleyIII. Altering Peer Influence Effects: Moderators and Interventions6. Variation in Patterns of Peer Influence: Considerations of Self and Other, William M. Bukowski, Ana Maria Velasquez, and Mara Brendgen7. Adolescent Peer Influences: Beyond the Dark Side, Joseph P. Allen and Jill Antonishak8. Mobilizing and Weakening Peer Influence as Mechanisms for Changing Behavior: Implications for Alcohol Intervention Programs, Deborah A. Prentice9. Identity Signaling, Social Influence, and Social Contagion, Jonah BergerIV. Underexplored Contexts for Potential Peer Influence Effects10. Homophily in Adolescent Romantic Relationships, Wyndol Furman and Valerie A. Simon11. Peer Influence in Involuntary Social Groups: Lessons from Research on Bullying, Jaana Juvonen and Adriana Galván

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Book SynopsisCovering all the basic issues surrounding ADHD, this program is highly instructive. Through commentary from Dr. Barkley and interviews with parents, teachers, and children, viewers gain an understanding of: *The causes and prevalence of ADHD *Effects on children's learning and behavior *Other conditions that may accompany ADHD *Long-term prospects for children with the disorder. Running time: 36 minutes; includes 31-page manual plus leader's guide.

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Book SynopsisFrom leading authority Dr. Russell Barkley, ADHD in the Classroom is designed to help teachers create a learning environment that is responsive to the needs of all students, including those with ADHD. Scenes from an actual classroom illustrate problems that teachers typically encounter and bring effective solutions to life. Viewers see firsthand how to incorporate social skills into the curriculum and how to implement such behavior management methods as color charts and signs, point system, token economy, and turtle-control technique. The video also features helpful graphics, interviews with teachers and other education experts, and informative commentary from Dr. Barkley. Running time: 36 minutes; includes 42-page manual plus leader's guide.

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Book SynopsisTantrums, resistance to chores, negativity--occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon. But when a child's defiance is chronic and disruptive of family life, he or she may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). In this clear and accessible video program, leading authority Russell A. Barkley illuminates the nature of ODD and presents real-life scenes of family interactions and commentary from parents. Viewers gain state-of-the-science information about: *How to distinguish ODD from milder forms of misbehavior *Long-term outcomes for defiant children *The relationship between ODD and ADHD *What can be done to help children and families Running time: 34 minutes; includes 28-page manual.

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Book SynopsisThis program introduces viewers to a variety of the most effective techniques for managing ADHD in the classroom, at home, and on family outings. Illustrated are ways that parents, teachers, and other professionals can work together to implement specific strategies that help children with the disorder improve their school performance and behavior. Informative interviews, demonstrations of techniques, and commentary from Dr. Barkley illuminate the significant difference that treatment can make.Running time: 37 minutes; includes 30-page manual plus leader's guide.

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Book SynopsisThis text and professional resource offers an alternative approach to thinking about and working with “difficult” families. From a nonpathologizing stance, William C. Madsen demonstrates creative ways to help family members shift their relationship to longstanding problems; envision desired lives; and develop more proactive coping strategies. Anyone working with families in crisis, especially in settings where time and resources are scarce, will gain valuable insights and tools from this book. Trade Review"If you read this second edition, you are in serious danger of being inspired by Madsen's clear thinking and practical guidance for working with families that we professionals tend to label 'untreatable.' Madsen's conviction that it is possible to work constructively in 'impossible' situations--which is drawn from experience, and demonstrated in the many case studies--is energizing news. This is the best of books, shot through with compassion and grounded optimism."--Andrew Turnell, MA, author of Signs of Safety "Highly readable and brimming with ideas, this book is an invaluable guide for contemporary clinicians working with multi-stressed families. Madsen provides a way of thinking about families that reflects narrative concepts and theories, coupled with practical steps and techniques designed to enhance and solidify therapeutic gains. Clinicians will welcome the many case examples as well as the specific, step-by-step guidance in such areas as therapeutic letter writing and report writing. Drawing on his extensive experience as a consultant to organizations, Madsen also includes an unusual chapter on how to address organizational issues and professional expectations in order to function effectively in partnership with families."--Rachel T. Hare-Mustin, PhD, coauthor of Making a Difference: Psychology and the Construction of Gender "This second edition of Collaborative Therapy with Multi-Stressed Families couldn't be more timely. Why? It goes to the heart of the most venerable tradition of social work concern--providing services and support to families in crisis, in the face of diminished resources and continually shifting mandates. Simultaneously, the book provides practice guidance based on approaches that deeply engage postmodern scholarship and its implicit politics. Recently, social work as a profession has become dispirited. This book breathes new life into its moral and political foundations."--David Epston, MA, Family Therapy Centre, Auckland, New Zealand "In this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Madsen captures the joys and heartaches of working with multi-stressed families living in frequent crisis. Although the book is filled with useful ideas and specific therapeutic practices, its primary gift is more fundamental and profound: Madsen offers a compassionate, attentive, slowed-down way of being in relation to families in urgent situations that embodies the deepest respect, care, appreciation, and enjoyment of them as full persons, rather than as narrowly described bearers of problems. This engaging book is essential reading for all mental health, social service, health, education, legal, and other professionals who work with families in distress. Like the previous edition, it will hold a central place in my doctoral-level course in family therapy."--Peter Fraenkel, PhD, Department of Psychology, The City College of the City University of New York "This new edition is invaluable for all human service practitioners working with multi-stressed, under-resourced families. Too often therapy, like family life, can become problem-saturated, leaving clients and workers feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Madsen's strengths-oriented, collaborative approach addresses cultural and institutional constraints as it develops clients' potential to envision and realize more empowering life stories and possibilities. This book's clear, practical guidelines and case illustrations will be immediately useful for both beginning and seasoned therapists."--Froma Walsh, MSW, PhD, Mose and Sylvia Firestone Professor Emerita, School of Social Service Administration and Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago, and Codirector, Chicago Center for Family Health "In this era of manualized social work 'treatment,' it is both refreshing and essential to have a textbook that encourages progressive thinking. Madsen's approach integrates the dominant themes in social work education--such as best practices and an emphasis on assessing outcome--with progressive ideas adopted from narrative and solution-focused approaches. The result is a text that offers students an opportunity to think about process, relationship, and use of self, at the same time as it emphasizes contemporary priorities."--April Fletcher, MSW, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work - The most refreshing aspect of this book is that it pays more than lip-service to genuinely working 'with' families; it is also brimming with motivating clinical case material and is written in an easily readable style....[A] thread of connectedness to professionals' everyday experience runs throughout. --Journal of Family Therapy, 02/08/2007ƒƒ Madsen's writing style is very conversational and engaging. His years of practice and supervisory experience are evident in his ability to make salient points regarding practice. The text is rich with diverse examples illustrating key concepts. Madsen clearly links his framework to the theory and models he is building upon. He maintains a strong connection among ideas, creating an intuitive flow from beginning to end. With this strong connection, each chapter could easily stand alone. Because the book emphasizes collaborative work, the client-centered outcomes in this text could be used in many fields where person-centered approaches are practiced. Beyond the arenas of counseling and family therapy, professionals in the fields of education, medicine, nursing, and even business could benefit from the ideas presented in this book. --Best Practices in Mental Health, 02/08/2007Table of ContentsIntroduction: Reflective Practice in Frenzied Times1. Working with Multi-Stressed Families: Recognizing the Importance of Relational Stance 2. What We See Is What We Get: Reexamining Our Assessment Process 3. Collaboration Is a Two-Way Street: Engaging Reluctant Families 4. Developing a Proactive Vision to Guide Clinical Work: Collaborative Therapy Contracts 5. Collaborative Inquiry: An Anthropological Approach to Intervening with Families 6. Examining the Relationship between Clients and the Problems in Their Lives 7. Helping Clients Shift Their Relationship to Problems and Develop Preferred Lives 8. Developing Communities to Support New Lives 9. Solidifying New Lives through Therapeutic Documents 10. Sustaining a Collaborative Practice in the Real World Appendices: A. One Example of a Strength-Based Assessment Outline. B. Questions to Assess Externalized Problems Rather Than Families. C. Considerations in Collaborative Therapy Contracts. D. An Interview Outline to Consolidate Alternative Stories. E. Coauthoring Termination/Consolidation Summaries with Clients.

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Book SynopsisOffering a fresh perspective on treatment, this book presents an overarching framework and many specific strategies for working with violent youth and their families. The authors shed light on the complex interplay of individual, family, community, and societal forces that lead some adolescents to hurt others or themselves. Effective ways to address each of these factors in clinical and school settings are discussed and illustrated with evocative case material. The book provides essential guidance on connecting with aggressive teens and their parents and managing difficult situations that are likely to arise. The strengths-based interventions presented are applicable to a broad range of high-risk behaviors, from bullying and assault to substance abuse, self-mutilation, and suicidality.Trade Review'This book is a masterpiece! Hardy and Laszloffy present a timely, innovative treatment approach for violent youth and their families. Drawing from their wealth of clinical experience, the authors comprehensively review the individual and environmental factors that fuel violent behavior and offer practical treatment guidelines and interventions. Their high level of respect and compassion for at-risk youth is evident throughout the book. The pearls of wisdom offered here are far-reaching, and can serve as a blueprint for private practitioners, school counselors, and others working with adolescents in schools and the community.' - Matthew D. Selekman, MSW, Partners for Collaborative Solutions, Evanston, IllinoisTable of ContentsI. The Model1. Adolescent Violence in a Sociocultural Context2. Devaluation3. Disruption of Community4. The Dehumanization of Loss5. RageII. Strategies6. Adolescent Axioms: General Principles for Working with Adolescents7. Counteracting Devaluation8. The Restoration of Community9. Rehumanizing Loss10. Rechanneling RageFinal Reflections

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Book SynopsisAttachment research has tremendous potential for helping clinicians understand what happens when parent–child bonds are disrupted, and what can be done to help. Yet there remains a large gap between theory and practice in this area. This book reviews what is known about attachment and translates it into practical guidelines for therapeutic work. Leading scientist-practitioners present innovative strategies for assessing and intervening in parent–child relationship problems; helping young children recover from maltreatment or trauma; and promoting healthy development in adoptive and foster families. Detailed case material in every chapter illustrates the applications of research-based concepts and tools in real-world clinical practice.Trade Review"This invaluable presentation of cutting-edge clinical applications, seamlessly integrated with the most recent research data, is a remarkable achievement. It is a highly convincing testament to the profound relevance of attachment theory for therapeutic work and prevention."--Peter Fonagy, OBE, FMedSci, FBA, FAcSS, Head, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, United Kingdom; Chief Executive, Anna Freud Centre "This groundbreaking volume brings the ideal of a scientifically informed dynamic psychotherapy practice a step nearer. Cutting-edge clinician-researchers, backed by a sophisticated array of evidence on the assessment and therapy of children and their parents, show how the universal psychotherapeutic values of mentalization, boundedness, and building on strengths can enhance security and happiness. This moving work is essential reading for child psychotherapists and trainees, and I strongly recommend it for all therapists who are open to the continuing impact of attachment theory on our discipline."--Jeremy Holmes MD, FRCPsych, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, United Kingdom "Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children jumps right into the real world of clinical practice. The balance between practice and theory is rarely so well equilibrated. Each chapter reveals clinical reality in a different context, with a different population, and with a fresh theme. This book will be essential reading for therapists from all schools, for students, and for all interested in development."--Daniel N. Stern, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University - Readers will gain a broad understanding of current research and principles in working with parents and children who demonstrate attachment disturbances....Anyone interested in the field of attachment and clinical work will find this book a useful introduction to the application of attachment theory and research, and its impact on the evolution of clinical practice in this field. In this book, Oppenheim and Goldsmith provide a much-needed contribution to the field of attachment and clinical work through this well-written synthesis of pioneering work by recognized and important authors. --Clinical Social Work Journal, 03/05/2011ƒƒ The chapters have an array of well-known and well-established academics and clinicians, among them Oppenheim, Zeanah, Steele, Hodges, Lieberman, and Goldsmith. It is an important book...I recommend this book...to anyone involved in facilitating good enough parenting, working in the field of psychotherapy, with under-5s, or working with foster carers and adopters. This is a useful book provoking much thought, resonating with one's own knowledge and experience and opening up ideas about how theory can be transferred to treatment approaches. --Child and Adolescent Mental Health Journal, 03/05/2011ƒƒ Focuses on bridging the gap between attachment research and clinical practice. The editors have gathered prominent contributions, original research ideas, and concepts from leading attachment researchers and clinicians. --Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 03/05/2011ƒƒ Oppenheim and Goldsmith offer clinicians who assist children and families a useful lens to inform their work. The chapters contain a solid theoretical basis for the recommended assessment and intervention techniques, as well as rich representative dialogues and masterful conceptualizations using attachment theory. --PsycCRITIQUES, 03/05/2011Table of ContentsI. Clinical Use of Attachment Research Assessments 1. Constructing a Relationship Formulation for Mother and Child: Clinical Application of the Working Model of the Child Interview, Charles H. Zeanah 2. Keeping the Inner World of the Child in Mind: Using the Insightfulness Assessment with Mothers in a Therapeutic Preschool, Nina Koren-Karie, David Oppenheim, and Douglas F. Goldsmith 3. Intervening with Maltreated Children and Their Adoptive Families: Identifying Attachment-Facilitative Behavior, Miriam Steele, Jill Hodges, Jeanne Kaniuk, Howard Steele, Debra D'Agostino, Inga Blom, Saul Hillman, and Kay Henderson 4. The Role of Caregiver Commitment in Foster Care: Insights from the This Is My Baby Interview, Mary Dozier, Damion Grasso, Oliver Lindhiem, and Erin Lewis 5. Parental Resolution of the Child's Diagnosis and the Parent–Child Relationship: Insights from the Reaction to Diagnosis Interview, David Oppenheim, Smadar Dolev, Nina Koren-Karie, Efrat Sher-Censor, Nurit Yirmiya, and Shahaf SalomonII. Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy 6. Attachment and Trauma: An Integrated Approach to Treating Young Children Exposed to Family Violence, Amy L. Busch and Alicia F. Lieberman 7. The Circle of Security Project: A Case Study—"It Hurts to Give That Which You Did Not Receive," Bert Powell, Glen Cooper, Kent Hoffman, and Robert Marvin 8. Challenging Children's Negative Internal Working Models: Utilizing Attachment-Based Treatment Strategies in a Therapeutic Preschool, Douglas F. Goldsmith 9. Disorganized Mother, Disorganized Child: The Mentalization of Affective Dysregulation and Therapeutic Change, Arietta Slade

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Book SynopsisAccessible, practical, and empowering, this book gives school professionals the tools to put students in charge of their own learning. Going beyond traditional "study skills" guides that focus on the mechanics of homework completion and test taking, the authors address the underlying psychological factors that influence academic success and lifelong learning. They provide step-by-step guidance and data-based interventions for helping each student develop a repertoire of problem-solving strategies in the areas of motivation, emotional responses to learning, behavior, time management, organization, memory, reading, writing, math, and more. In a large-size format to facilitate photocopying, the volume includes dozens of reproducible handouts and forms. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"This is a 'must-have' text for university trainers, students, and practitioners who work in classrooms or collaborate on teams to enhance learning and academic achievement for all students. The book provides a concise theoretical framework, a review of associated educational psychology research, and specific recommendations for practice. Readers learn evidence-based instructional strategies that are easily embedded into classroom, small group, or individual instruction across the curriculum. Real-life vignettes and case studies are employed strategically throughout the text to demonstrate how the ideas apply to all types of learners. I will definitely adopt this book as a required text in my graduate Academic Intervention course. This is a core course for all students in our school psychology program and is also taken by students preparing to be school counselors or special educators. The text is ideal for guiding class discussions, helping students design and deliver individual or small group instruction, and teaching them how to formulate successful classroom and home-based learning recommendations for teachers and parents."--Gloria Miller, PhD, Child, Family, and School Psychology Program, College of Education, University of Denver "An essential resource for anyone who works with struggling students. This book offers practical strategies for addressing specific academic skill deficits and teaching general study skills that can be applied across academic domains--but it also goes much further. Readers, whether seasoned professionals or graduate students, will acquire a rich understanding of the underlying psychological factors that influence learning, and ways to translate that understanding into day-to-day practice."--Peg Dawson, EdD, Center for Learning and Attention Disorders, Portsmouth, New Hampshire "It is rare to find a resource that addresses so many different elements involved in promoting independent learning. As I read the book, I often found myself thinking, 'I never thought about that,' or 'I’ve got to try that!' Any content area teacher could implement these techniques with students. It is also an excellent resource for Study Skills classes. I really appreciate the ready-made forms at the end of each chapter for implementing the techniques discussed."--Clover Noack, MEd, Reading Specialist/Curriculum Coordinator, Fort Zumwalt School District, O’Fallon, Missouri "This book helped me to create more specific goals with my students, and to help them develop a real-world, problem-solving mindset. Our teaching lives are revitalized when we are surrounded by a class of motivated, problem-solving, self-reflective students. The authors of this practical book present ways to get students to 'buy in' to learning. The concrete steps presented for each academic subject area, and the wide assortment of charts and checklists to use with students, are a goldmine. I used the lists, charts, and rubrics right away in my private practice."--Kendra Wagner, MAT, MS, reading and writing consultant and tutor, Seattle, Washington - Harvey and Chickie-Wolfe....provide detailed strategies that empower students to self-regulate in several areas including motivation to study and learn, emotional reactions to learning, behavior, time management and organization, cognition, metacognition, executive functions, academic abilities, and how to successfully take tests. The book also includes extensive checklists, worksheets, and handouts that have been created to teach and facilitate this program....The focus of the authors is very much on target as they address the difficulties that regularly occur in today's classroom....This book makes worthwhile reading by professionals and the strategies certainly could be incorporated into general education settings, especially for older students. More likely, special education teachers and those providing academic intervention services will embrace these methods. --NASP Communiqué, 03/04/2007Table of Contents1. Working with Students to Promote Independent Learning2. Working with Families and Friends to Promote Independent Learning3. General Classroom Considerations4. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Motivation to Study and Learn5. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Emotional Reactions to Learning6. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Behavior7. Empowering Students to Manage Time and Organization8. Helping Students Self-Regulate Cognition, Metacognition, and Executive Functions9. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Reading10. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Writing11. Empowering Students to Master Math, Science, and Technology12. Empowering Students to Successfully Take Tests and Improve Performance

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Book SynopsisMeeting a crucial need, this book provides clear recommendations for authentic developmental assessment of children from infancy to age 6, including those with developmental delays and disabilities. It describes principles and strategies for collecting information about children's everyday activities in the home, preschool, and community, which provides a valid basis for intervention planning and progress monitoring. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of enlisting parents as partners with practitioners and teachers in observation and team-based decision making. Special features of this well-organized, accessible volume include recommendations for developmentally appropriate assessment tools and Best-Practice Guidepoints in each chapter that distill key professional standards and practices.Trade ReviewA welcome addition to the literature on preschool assessment. The focus on authentic assessment and the emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices make this book an excellent choice for working with preschoolers with developmental disabilities for whom formal standardized testing is not appropriate. The case examples of young children with a variety of disabilities make the material vivid. I plan to adopt this text for my class in preschool assessment, and it would also be useful for a class in assessing students with low-incidence disabilities.--Catherine A. Fiorello, PhD, School Psychology Program, Temple University Authentic assessment--the process of evaluating children in their natural environments using materials and activities that are part of their daily experience--is described here from a number of different theoretical perspectives and practical points of view. Bagnato expands the boundaries of our thinking about how to assess children with special needs, exploring this approach to assessment with thoroughness, passion, and common sense.--Samuel J. Meisels, EdD, President, Erikson Institute Bagnato has put together an incredibly helpful resource for professionals struggling to understand the educational, developmental,medical, and mental health needs of young children and their families. Provided is practical information that can guide assessment teams in capturing children’s optimum performance in real-life settings and routines, and in evaluating early childhood outcomes. The book is replete with helpful examples, resource information, and practice guidelines that help move the notion of authentic assessment from idea into action.--Judith J. Carta, PhD, Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, University of Kansas - Bagnato should be applauded for his comprehensive and individually tailored approach to assessment. Had I had a book such as this during my training, I might have been more equipped and inclined to conduct testing with preschoolers....This text is a must read for those who intend to work with children who are in their early childhood years. --PsycCRITIQUES, 12/31/2008Table of Contents1. What Are the Professional Standards for Assessment of Preschool Children?2. How Can Authentic Assessment Prevent the Mismeasure of Young Children?3. What Are the Foundations for Authentic Assessment of Typical and Atypical Early Development?4. What are the Best Contexts for Authentic Assessment?5. Can Professionals Test without Tests for Authentic Assessment?, with Richard LeVan6. How Does Authentic Curriculum-Based Assessment Work?7. Can Clinical Judgments Guide Parent–Professional Team Decision Making for Early Intervention?, with Eileen McKeating-Esterle8. How Can We Effectively Assess for Severe Disabilities?, with Pamela S. Wolfe and Richard Kubina9. How Can We Do Functional Behavioral Assessment with Preschoolers?, with Richard Kubina, Pamela S. Wolfe, and Devender R. Banda10. What Are Proper Approaches to Detect, Classify, and Intervene for Temperament and Self-Regulatory Behavior Problems in Young Children?11. How Should We Forecast and Plan for Kindergarten Transition and Early School Success?, with Kimberly A. Blair12. How Can Authentic Program Evaluation Document Early Childhood Intervention Outcomes?Synopsis and Conclusions: What Are the Essential Best Practice Guidepoints for Authentic Assessment of Preschool Children?Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis unique book presents a research-based approach to understanding the challenges of separation anxiety and helping children, adolescents, and their parents build the skills they need to overcome it. The authors provide step-by-step guidelines for implementing the entire process of therapy--from intake and assessment through coping skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention. Featuring in-depth case examples, the book is written for maximum accessibility for all clinicians, including those with limited cognitive-behavioral therapy experience, who treat separation anxiety and other childhood anxiety disorders. Useful reproducibles include the Separation Anxiety Assessment Scales, which facilitate individualized case formulation and treatment planning.Trade ReviewEisen and Schaefer have produced a near-perfect treatment manual for intervention with separation and related anxiety disorders. They take empirically validated approaches and show how to apply them to real, everyday cases, and successfully adapt them to the individual child, presenting problem, and family context. This book beautifully achieves the oft-sought melding of research-based knowledge and clinical expertise.--Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M UniversityDrs. Eisen and Schaefer are clearly world leaders in knowledge about separation anxiety in children and adolescents. In this volume they share their decades of combined knowledge in a clear, easy-to-follow format that will be welcomed by therapists and school-based professionals. The detailed case descriptions and practical handouts will allow any qualified practitioner to implement an empirically validated treatment for young people suffering separation fears.--Ronald M. Rapee, PhD, Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit, Macquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaThe synergy of Drs. Eisen and Schaefer's collective experience in child therapy and anxiety disorders is evident in this informative, scholarly, and practical guide. The authors' prescriptive approach optimizes treatment response by providing the practitioner with the tools to identify symptom clusters that are then matched to specific treatment strategies with proven efficacy. Practitioners will find a wealth of information here to guide their treatment planning for children and youth with separation anxiety.--Anne Marie Albano, PhD, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Columbia University - Rarely has a book achieved this perfect blend of research and practice. This is truly the epitome of evidence-based practice. The authors have taken the very real and difficult problem of separation anxiety and provided the reader with an excellent manual for assessment and integrated treatment....What I found most informative was the blending of different therapeutic techniques. --PsycCRITIQUES, 02/15/2007ƒƒ This is an excellent resource for the office-based practitioner working with anxious youth and their parents. Refreshingly, the authors do not embrace the medical model, and place a higher value on skill acquisition and problem mastery than on symptom relief using medications. --American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry Newsletter, 02/15/2007Table of ContentsForeword, David H. BarlowI. Introduction1. The Nature of Separation Anxiety2. Development of Separation AnxietyII. A Prescriptive Approach to Assessment and Treatment3. Assessing Separation AnxietyIII. Teaching Child Coping Skills4. Child Coping Skills I: It's Time to Relax5. Child Coping Skills II. You Are What You ThinkIV. Teaching Parent Coping Skills6. Parent Coping Skills I: Understanding My Child's Separation Anxiety7. Parent Coping Skills II: Managing My Child's Separation AnxietyV. Confronting Separation Anxiety8. Structuring the Treatment Sessions: Skills Building, Hierarchy Development, and Treatment Planning9. Negotiating Fear of Being Alone: Being Alone and Sleeping Alone10. Negotiating Fear of Being Abandoned: School, Camp, and Other SettingsVI. Navigating the Obstacle Course11. Staying in Control: Managing Pitfalls and Relapse Appendix A. Assessment InstrumentsAppendix B. Handouts

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood.Chapters presentestablished and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.Trade Review"This is a much-needed work that cuts across traditional disability classifications and focuses on what can be done and for whom. The editors have assembled a superb group of internationally recognized experts to provide cutting-edge perspectives on key issues in the field of developmental disabilities. Unique aspects of this extremely well-written book are its lifespan perspective and its emphasis on the integration of science and practice. This volume has something for everyone. It is a very informative and timely resource for researchers, practitioners, and policy analysts, and will be an excellent text for students and advanced trainees in psychology, education, communication disorders, medicine, public policy, and disability studies."--William E. MacLean, Jr., PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming; Editor, American Journal on Mental Retardation"Odom and his colleagues have assembled some of the very best minds in the field of developmental disabilities to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of fundamental issues. Spanning topics from genetics to intervention to family issues, the Handbook is an outstanding resource for graduate students and professionals."--Geraldine Dawson, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Director, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, Duke University"This well-written and comprehensive handbook is the most thorough and up-to-date volume available on evidence-based practice, research, and policy issues related to developmental disabilities. Written by the most knowledgeable leaders in the field, each chapter will serve as an invaluable reference on critical issues that cut across the disciplines of education, health care, and social services. The Handbook is essential reading for anyone who cares about making current knowledge a prelude to a bright future for people with developmental disabilities and their families."--Michael L. Hardman, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning and Department of Special Education, University of Utah "The field of developmental disabilities has undergone tremendous change and rethinking over the past 25 years. The current zeitgeist is reflected in many diagnostic, educational, therapeutic, legal, and social policy advances, and in the evolution of our overall view of health, wellness, and disability. This handbook comprehensively and eloquently captures these changes and advances. This is a 'must read' for anyone--practitioner, researcher, student, or advocate--with an interest in individuals with developmental disabilities."--Steven I. Pfeiffer, PhD, Doctoral Program in Combined Counseling and School Psychology, Florida State University "Reading the chapters of this first-rate handbook is like attending a series of master lectures, where all of the presenters are well grounded in history, able to explain scientific findings clearly, and deeply caring about the topic--namely, individuals whose lives are touched by developmental disabilities. This is the reference that every student of human development and every practitioner needs!"--Sharon Landesman Ramey, PhD, Center on Health and Education, Georgetown University - Makes available to the wider disability community a comprehensive synopsis of current knowledge in our field....The editors have assembled a 'who's who' of researchers in our field....This is a text that should find its way onto the curricula of all academic programs, as required reading for future practitioners in our field. It should be available to policy makers in government departments....It is a valuable source of information that should be available to managers and staff in all services providing support to people with disability. --Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1/23/2009ƒƒ I was impressed by the breadth of the content, ranging from medication to schooling and employment, while the book's structure and index made it easy to find my way around. This is a book that I will use as a starting point when I have to work up a topic in this field. --Child and Adolescent Mental Health Journal, 1/23/2009ƒƒ The book is recommended for departmental and hospital libraries. --Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 5/3/2010Table of ContentsI. Foundations1. The Construct of Developmental Disabilities, Samuel L. Odom, Robert H. Horner, Martha E. Snell, and Jan Blacher2. Public Policy and Developmental Disabilities: A 35-Year Retrospective and a 5-Year Prospective Based on the Core Concepts of Disability Policy, H. Rutherford Turnbull III, Matthew J. Stowe, Ann P. Turnbull, and Mary Suzanne Schrandt3. Disability Research Methodology: Current Issues and Future Challenges, Zolina Stoneman4. Race, Culture, and Developmental Disabilities, Janette K. Klingner, Wanda J. Blanchett, and Beth HarryII. Current Issues in Health, Neuroscience, and Genetics5. General Health, Wendy M. Nehring and Cecily L. Betz6. Advances in Genetics, Nicole R. Tartaglia, Robin L. Hansen, and Randi J. Hagerman7. Neuroscience of Developmental Disabilities, Curt A. Sandman and Aaron S. KempIII. Early Intervention8. Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities, Carl J. Dunst9. Trends and Issues in Interventions for Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities, Judith J. Carta and Na Young Kong10. Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Samuel L. Odom, Sally Rogers, Christopher J. McDougle, Kara Hume, and Gail McGee11. Communication Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities: Naturalistic Approaches to Promoting Development, Ann P. Kaiser and J. Alacia TrentIV. School-Age Education and Intervention12. Advances in Instruction, Martha E. Snell13. Inclusive Education, Pam Hunt and John McDonnell14. Academic Skills: Reading and Mathematics, Diane M. Browder, Katherine Trela, Susan L. Gibbs, Shawnee Wakeman, and Amber A. Harris15. Social Interaction Interventions: Promoting Socially Supportive Environments and Teaching New Skills, Erik W. Carter and Carolyn Hughes16. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Brenda Fossett and Pat Mirenda17. Physical Activity and Youth with Developmental Disabilities, Georgia C. FreyV. Postschool and Adult Issues18. Transition and Quality of Life, Linda M. Bambara, Barbara A. Wilson, and Molly McKenzie19. Employment, David Mank20. Living with Support in the Community: Factors Associated with Quality-of-Life Outcome, David Felce and Jonathan Perry21. Independent Living, Roger J. Stancliffe and K. Charlie Lakin22. Adult Social Relationships, Janis Chadsey VI. Behavior Supports23. Positive Behavior Support and Developmental Disabilities: A Summary and Analysis of Research, Glen Dunlap and Edward G. Carr24. Mental Health Supports in Developmental Disabilities, Dimitrios Paschos and Nick Bouras25. Psychotherapeutic Medications and Positive Behavior Support, Travis Thompson, Tim Moore, and Frank SymonsVII. Family Issues26. Families in Context: Influences on Coping and Adaptation, Jan Blacher and Chris Hatton27. Family Impact in Adulthood, Julie J. Lounds and Marsha Mailick Seltzer28. Families as Partners in Educational Decision Making: Current Implementation and Future Directions, Ann P. Turnbull, Nina Zuna, H. Rutherford Turnbull III, Denise Poston, and Jean Ann SummersVIII. International Perspectives and Future Directions29. International Perspectives, Eric Emerson, Glenn T. Fujiura, and Chris Hatton30. Reflections on the Future of Research in Developmental Disabilities, Steven F. Warren

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents cutting-edge cognitive and behavioral applications for understanding and treating trauma-related problems in virtually any clinical setting. Leading scientist-practitioners succinctly review the whys, whats, and hows of their respective approaches. Encompassing individual, group, couple, and parent-child treatments, the volume goes beyond the traditionally identified diagnosis of PTSD to include strategies for addressing comorbid substance abuse, traumatic revictimization, complicated grief, acute stress disorder, and more. It also offers crucial guidance on assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning.Trade ReviewThis book provides a wealth of stimulating and up-to-date ideas for treating trauma and associated conditions, such as emotional dysregulation, guilt, shame, substance abuse, and revictimization. Readers can compare the formulations of leading experts in different forms of trauma therapy, and cannot fail to learn valuable techniques for working with adults, children, couples, and groups. Particularly welcome is the practical focus on managing the more complex problems of clients who have been multiply traumatized, often in childhood.--Chris R. Brewin, PhD, Subdepartment of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London, UKThis is the ultimate resource on treating trauma survivors using CBT. It is the most comprehensive review currently available, covering every indicated cognitive-behavioral intervention and each survivor population, and written by the leaders in the field. I challenge anyone interested in this field to look at the contents--you won't be able to resist buying the book. Updated and reorganized, the second edition offers something for everyone. Clinicians will appreciate the detailed assessment and case formulation guidelines and the well-illustrated clinical techniques. Researchers will find an up-to-date, inclusive review of the literature, and students and teachers will benefit from the breadth and depth of the coverage and the combined wisdom of the experienced authors. Superb!--Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine; President (2004-2005), International Society for Traumatic Stress StudiesThis second edition is an important contribution to the treatment literature. A wide range of cognitive-behavioral interventions for different types of trauma are covered, in chapters written by the treatment developers themselves. The volume is a rich compendium for the therapist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral techniques: perhaps more importantly, it also makes these techniques accessible and understandable to the general practitioner seeking to use CBT because of its growing evidence base. I recommend this text for the professional library of every clinician who treats trauma.--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, private practice, Washington, DCI've found this to be by far the best book on the market for teaching clinical courses on the assessment and treatment of traumatized populations.--Allen Rubin, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin- A book such as this is particularly valuable as we begin to recognize the needs of our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, to cite just one example of the need for training researched and improved treatment for acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....The chapters in this extensive volume describe innovative ways to engage patients and help them learn and master needed coping skills; to help them confront feared situations, feelings, and memories; to assist restructuring of maladaptive appraisals and beliefs; to teach development of effective self-care practices; to overcome problems with trust and relationships; and to achieve other necessary goals in treatment....It is the most comprehensive review of CBT currently available. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 6/8/2007ƒƒ A comprehensive, up-to-date, empirically based text which disseminates and applies diverse CBT methodologies across the broad array of PTSD symptoms and clinical areas. This is an important book for any clinician interested in the field of traumatology and/or treating trauma, regardless of clinical or theoretical orientation; it covers a lot of ground and offers an assortment of well-researched, innovative, thoughtful, and compelling treatment methods....Offers a wealth and breadth of some of the latest empirical research in the fields of cognitive psychology and trauma, providing the reader/clinician with many worthwhile hands-on cognitive behavioral tools, realistic case studies, and approaches to apply to the broad range of PTSD psychopathology. This is required reading, re-reading, and referencing for all mental health clinicians, researchers, graduate students, doctoral candidates, and psychiatric residents alike. --Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 6/8/2007ƒƒ A comprehensive handbook of empirically validated treatments for trauma. --PsycCRITIQUES, 6/8/2007ƒƒ Written by leading experts in the field, grounded in the latest theory and research, and exhaustive in its breadth and coverage....One of the main strengths of this text is the strong appreciation for individualized case formulation and treatment planning....This text will serve to increase any practitioner's familiarity with the complexity of trauma and the variety of treatment approaches available. --Cognitive Therapy, 6/8/2007Table of ContentsIntroduction, Josef I. Ruzek and Victoria M. Follette1. Back to the Future of Understanding Trauma: Implications for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Trauma, Candice M. Monson and Matthew J. FriedmanI. Assessment 2. Functional Analytic Clinical Assessment in Trauma Treatment, William C. Follette and Amy E. Naugle3. Recent Advances in Psychological Assessment of Adults with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Elizabeth M. Pratt, Deborah J. Brief, and Terence M. KeaneII. Interventions4. Prolonged Exposure Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, David S. Riggs, Shawn P. Cahill, and Edna B. Foa5. Cognitive Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Jillian C. Shipherd, Amy E. Street, and Patricia A. Resick6. Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Related Problems, Amy W. Wagner and Marsha M. Linehan7. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Theoretical and Applied Issues, Robyn D. Walser and Steven C. Hayes8. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and the Treatment of Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Barbara S. Kohlenberg, Mavis Tsai and Robert J. KohlenbergIII. Specialized Populations and Delivery Considerations9. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Acute Stress Disorder, Richard A. Bryant10. Seeking Safety: Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder, Lisa M. Najavits11. Cognitive Therapy for Trauma-Related Guilt and Shame, Edward S. Kubany and Tyler C. Ralston12. Treatment of Complicated Grief: Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Methods with Other Treatment Approaches, Katherine Shear and Ellen Frank13. Sexual Revictimization: Risk Factors and Prevention, Marylene Cloitre and Anna Rosenberg14. A Principle-Based Intervention for Couples Affected by Trauma, Leah M. Leonard, Victoria M. Follette and Jill S. Compton15. Group Therapies for Trauma Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, David W. Foy and Linnea C. Larson16. Trauma in Childhood, Esther Deblinger, Reena Thakkar-Kolar and Erika Ryan17. Bringing Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology to Bear on Early Intervention with Trauma Survivors: Accident, Assault, War, Disaster, Mass Violence, and Terrorism, Josef I. Ruzek

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Book SynopsisThis innovative scientific reference and clinical tool is virtually two books in one. Part I thoroughly yet succinctly reviews the literature on binge-eating disorder, covering diagnosis and epidemiology, clinical features and course, links to obesity, medical risks, and current treatment data. Part II provides an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment manual. Session-by-session guidelines address how to help individuals or groups change their eating behavior, cope with emotional triggers, restructure problematic thoughts, deal with body image concerns and associated problems, maintain improvement, and prevent relapse. Featured are more than 40 clearly explained homework assignments and handouts, all in a large-size format with permission to photocopy. Trade Review"Disorders of appetite control have a major cost for individuals and society. Even though there is uncertainty about whether binge eating disorder is a distinct diagnostic entity, there is no doubt that this is a common source of distress and disability. This book is an essential tool for clinicians and students. The research evidence has been extracted and analyzed in a readily accessible format, and ambiguities and uncertainties in the field are clearly presented. The cognitive-behavioral intervention model in the second part of the book is an excellent example of how science can be translated into treatment."--Janet Treasure, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Eating Disorders Research Unit, Department of Academic Psychiatry, Guy's Hospital, London, UK"This book combines a thoughtful consideration of the status of binge-eating disorder together with a manual for a multimodal treatment program that has been in use for a decade and has been tested in controlled trials. It will be useful for both psychologists and psychiatrists in training, as well as practitioners."--W. Stewart Agras, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Emeritus), Stanford University"In the years since the formulation of provisional diagnostic criteria for binge-eating disorder (BED), research on this problem has proliferated. Now a group of the foremost experts in the field have compiled a comprehensive volume that provides state-of-the-art information on all aspects of BED. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and educators, and a 'must' for all serious students of eating disorders."--Marsha D. Marcus, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Chief, Eating Disorders Program, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic"A splendid contribution by a seasoned, expert team of authors. The volume combines first-class scholarship with clinical wisdom and practical experience, and succeeds admirably in providing a comprehensive yet succinct summary of the state of the art and science in this field. Essential reading for clinicians, who will especially appreciate the user-friendly, evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment program."--G. Terence Wilson, PhD, Oscar K. Buros Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University; Director, Rutgers Eating Disorders Clinic- This book contains concise and useful information for the clinician and a practical manualized cognitive-behavioral treatment for BED. --Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 10/20/2007ƒƒ This is an excellent book....It covers all of the current research and clinical treatment guidelines clearly and succinctly. The discussion of the research is thoughtful and thought-provoking....I would highly recommend this book to anyone who encounters patients with eating disorders....5 stars! --Doody's Review Service, 10/20/2007Table of ContentsIntroductionI. What We Know about Binge-Eating Disorder and Its Treatment1. Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Binge-Eating Disorder2. Clinical Features, Longitudinal Course, and Psychopathology of Binge-Eating Disorder3. Binge-Eating Disorder and Obesity4. Eating Behavior, Psychobiology, Medical Risks, and Pharmacotherapy of Binge-Eating Disorder5. Binge-Eating Disorder and Bariatric Surgery6. Psychotherapy for Binge-Eating Disorder7. Binge-Eating Disorder and the FutureII. A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program for Binge-Eating DisorderIntroduction to This Treatment ProgramSession-by-Session Therapist GuidelinesPatient Materials: Session-by-Session Handouts and Worksheets

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Book SynopsisNow in a fully revised and updated second edition, this important work provides authoritative scientific and applied perspectives on the full range of paraphilias and other sexual behavior problems. For each major clinical syndrome, a chapter on psychopathology and theory is followed by a chapter on assessment and treatment. Challenges in working with sex offenders are considered in depth. Thoroughly rewritten to reflect a decade of advances in the field, the second edition features many new chapters and new authors. New topics include an integrated etiological model, sexual deviance across the lifespan, Internet offenders, multiple paraphilias, neurobiological processes, the clinician as expert witness, and public health approaches. Trade ReviewThis second edition builds nicely on the solid foundation of its predecessor. The book is comprehensive, with an appreciation of the influence of research, theory, practice, culture, and politics. Positive and negative treatment outcomes, as well as areas in which adequate knowledge is currently lacking, are appropriately cited. Laws and O'Donohue recognize the importance of evidence-based understandings, as opposed to uninformed opinions, bias, or fads. This is a worthwhile text for clinicians, researchers, and students interested in learning more about sexual deviance, its possible causes, and potential treatments.--Fred S. Berlin, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Founder, Johns Hopkins Sexual Disorders Clinic, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThis second edition is a welcome contribution for many audiences. Suitable as a text for upper-division and graduate courses in psychology, it is also an excellent resource for practicing psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. No other text captures so well the current state of scientific knowledge on the paraphilias, or points so clearly to the gaps in that knowledge. This book should be required reading for anyone treating patients with sexual deviations, evaluating sex offenders, or formulating public policy about sex offenses.--Park Dietz, MD, MPH, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA School of MedicineWritten by a veritable 'who's who' of international experts, this practical and theoretical resource is a 'must read' for anyone interested in human sexual deviancy. Psychopathologists and legal professionals alike will appreciate chapters devoted to understanding, assessing, and treating individuals with paraphilias, including Internet sex offenders. The many citations will benefit scholars, students, and those needing to prepare for courtroom testimony. The editors' candid appraisal of deficiencies in the current knowledge base, and their sound guidance for the next generation of researchers, enhance the volume's credibility. I wish a book like this had been available 30 years ago when I began my career!--Jim Peters, criminal prosecutor, Eagle, IdahoThe word 'classic' is used all too frequently. In the case of Sexual Deviance, though, it is an apt descriptor. In the decade since the original publication of this important work, it has become an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, and law enforcement personnel. This second edition follows in the tradition of the original volume by drawing on a rigorous scholarly approach that comprehensively covers all aspects of sexual deviance. This revision has captured the many developments in the field, and will be invaluable for all those who work with sexual offenders.--James R. P. Ogloff, JD, PhD, Professor of Clinical Forensic Psychology and Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Monash University, Australia- The essential reference work....This is a comprehensive, scholarly, and up-to-date account of the state of the art in both theory and practice....This is a superb and indispensable book for those involved in the field....Essential reading. I will use [it] to inform my assessments and formulations, to guide the advice I give to other agencies, to better consider treatment options, to inform service development, and to prompt and formulate clinical research questions. --The British Journal of Psychiatry, 1/9/2008ƒƒ This book is an essential starting point for any forensic practitioner involved in the assessment and treatment of sexual deviance....The editors are frank in their assessment of the current state of the field of sexual deviance and clear in their opinions regarding continuing problems. I sensed the influence of this sober and realistic editorial tone filtering down into the individual chapters, which have a pragmatic orientation....For the less common paraphilias, this book alone will be more than sufficient. For the more common clinical syndromes, such as pedophilia and rape, this book will serve as a useful starting point or a source to turn to for a quick review of up-to-date information. Even for those who have the first edition on the bookshelf, this second edition is recommended. The additional areas covered in this new edition of the book alone will make it worth the purchase price. For those considering this book for the first time, it is highly recommended. The book is a definitive starting point for any review of sexual deviance and paraphilias. I expect that it will replace the first edition as one of the key references in the field of sexual deviance. --Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 1/9/2008ƒƒ The essential reference work....This is a comprehensive, scholarly, and up-to-date account of the state of the art in both theory and practice....Essential reading. --The British Journal of Psychiatry, 1/9/2008ƒƒ A comprehensive overview of the sexual disorders found in the DSM-IV-TR....An important contribution to the sexology and forensic literatures. The text is easy to read for those who are not experienced with this literature and therefore provides an important reference guide to clinicians across a number of professional domains. --Sex Roles, 1/9/2008Table of Contents1. Introduction, D. Richard Laws and William T. O’Donohue2. An Integrated Theory of Sexual Offending, Tony Ward and Anthony R. Beech3. Sexual Deviance over the Lifespan: Reductions in Deviant Sexual Behavior in the Aging Sex Offender, Howard E. Barbaree and Ray Blanchard4. Exhibitionism: Psychopathology and Theory, William D. Murphy and I. Jacqueline Page5. Exhibitionism: Assessment and Treatment, John W. Morin and Jill S. Levenson6. Fetishism: Psychopathology and Theory, Shauna Darcangelo 7. Fetishism: Assessment and Treatment, Shauna Darcangelo, Alana Hollings, and Gabrielle Paladino8. Frotteurism: Psychopathology and Theory, Patrick Lussier and Lyne Piché9. Frotteurism: Assessment and Treatment, Richard B. Krueger and Meg S. Kaplan10. Pedophilia: Psychopathology and Theory, Michael C. Seto11. Pedophilia: Assessment and Treatment, Joseph A. Camilleri and Vernon L. Quinsey12. Sexual Sadism: Psychopathology and Theory, Pamela M. Yates, Stephen J. Hucker, and Drew A. Kingston13. Sexual Sadism: Assessment and Treatment, Drew A. Kingston and Pamela M. Yates14. Sexual Masochism: Psychopathology and Theory, Stephen J. Hucker15. Sexual Masochism: Assessment and Treatment, Stephen J. Hucker16. Transvestic Fetishism: Psychopathology and Theory, Jennifer Wheeler, Kirk A. B. Newring, and Crissa Draper17. Transvestic Fetishism: Assessment and Treatment, Kirk A. B. Newring, Jennifer Wheeler, and Crissa Draper18. Voyeurism: Psychopathology and Theory, Michael Lavin19. Voyeurism: Assessment and Treatment, Ruth E. Mann, Fiona Ainsworth, Zainab Al-Attar, and Margaret Davies20. Rape: Psychopathology and Theory, Theresa A. Gannon and Tony Ward21. Rape: Assessment and Treatment, Jo Thakker, Rachael M. Collie, Theresa A. Gannon, and Tony Ward22. Paraphilia Not Otherwise Specified: Psychopathology and Theory, Joel S. Milner, Cynthia A. Dopke, and Julie L. Crouch23. Paraphilia Not Otherwise Specified: Assessment and Treatment, Tamara M. Penix24. Online Sex Offending: Psychopathology and Theory, Ethel Quayle25. Online Sex Offending: Assessment and Treatment, David L. Delmonico and Elizabeth J. Griffin26. Sexual Deviance in Females: Psychopathology and Theory, Caroline Logan27. Sexual Deviance in Females: Assessment and Treatment, Hannah Ford and Franca Cortoni28. Multiple Paraphilias: Prevalence, Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment, Peggy Heil and Dominique Simons29. Sexual Deviance and the Law, Stephen D. Hart and P. Randall Kropp30. Neurobiological Processes and Comorbidity in Sexual Deviance, Martin P. Kafka31. Medical Models and Interventions in Sexual Deviance, Don Grubin32. The Public Health Approach: A Way Forward?, D. Richard Laws

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Book SynopsisWhile the efficacy of cognitive therapy for depression is well established, every clinician is likely to encounter patients who do not respond to standard protocols. In this highly practical volume, leading authorities provide a unified set of clinical guidelines for conceptualizing, assessing, and treating challenging presentations of depression. Presented are detailed, flexible strategies for addressing severe, chronic, partially remitted, or recurrent depression, as well as psychiatric comorbidities, medical conditions, and family problems that may complicate treatment. The book also offers essential knowledge and tools for delivering competent care to specific populations of depressed patients: ethnic minorities; lesbian, gay, and bisexual people; adolescents; and older adults.Trade Review"This volume focuses on key, increasingly acknowledged challenges in treating depression. The coverage is thorough and comprehensive, with chapters on a wide range of difficult-to-treat forms of depression, comorbid disorders, and special populations, all written by leading researchers in the field. A particular strength of each chapter is a detailed and fully-worked-through case example, plus a brief review of the empirical evidence. This is an excellent resource for therapists working with depressed clients."--Edward R. Watkins, PhD, Mood Disorders Centre, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, United Kingdom"This book is a major accomplishment in the cognitive therapy field. Whisman's contributors are leading authorities, and the range and scope of the text will make it highly useful for both practitioners and researchers. This is a 'must read' for psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers who want to review the latest developments in cognitive therapy."--James P. McCullough, Jr., PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University"This book is a most welcome complement to the many excellent basic guides to the cognitive therapy (CT) of depression. It is an excellent choice for an advanced course in psychotherapy or CT, and it will find a place close at hand on the bookshelves of clinicians who wish to provide CT for depressed clients experiencing a wide range of comorbid disorders and complicating circumstances. Enlisting the efforts of world experts in CT, Whisman delivers an evidence-based, comprehensive toolbox, filled with vivid, edifying case examples and concrete, skill-building practice dialogues."--Robert J. DeRubeis, PhD, Department of Psychology and Associate Dean for the Social Sciences, University of Pennsylvania- This book will be relevant to a wide audience....A helpful feature of the book is the consistent structure of each chapter; assessment and conceptualization, treatment including useful adaptations to standard approach, a case illustration, and finally a review of efficacy research. After Part I, chapters are stand alone, allowing the clinicians to quickly read up on a particular topic....The book offers a good introduction to adapting CT for complex depression. --Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2/7/2008ƒƒ This book brings together a number of leaders in the field, who provide useful lessons learned from many years of experience in treating depression....The strengths of this book lay not only in the breadth of complexities and comorbidities covered, but also in the common structure across chapters within Parts 2-4, where clinicians are guided through a logical sequence of theory, research, and practical application. --Drug and Alcohol Review, 2/7/2008ƒƒ Useful to therapists irrespective of theoretical orientation....Whisman's treatment of CT includes detailed explanations and case examples of these processes applied to the actual processes of psychotherapy for a wide variety of populations and clinical concerns....Whisman effectively illustrates the breadth and depth of the phenomenon of comorbidity in both conceptual and practical terms. The critical thinking of practitioners and researchers will be stimulated and challenged. Adapting Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Managing Complexity and Comorbidity fulfills its promise by providing conceptual information and case examples illustrating the wide impact of comorbidity on the practice of CT for depression. --PsycCRITIQUES, 2/7/2008Table of ContentsI. Foundations of Cognitive Therapy for Depression 1. Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Keith S. Dobson2. Initial Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment Planning, Mark A. Whisman and Lauren M. WeinstockII. Cognitive Therapy for Complex Depression 3. Severe Depression, Sona Dimidjian, Christopher R. Martell, Sandra J. Coffman, and Steven D. Hollon, 4. Chronic Depression, Anne Garland and Jan Scott5. Drug-Resistant and Partially Remitted Depression, Giovanni A. Fava and Stefania Fabbri 6. Preventing Recurrent Depression, Robin B. Jarrett, Jeffrey R. Vittengl, and Lee Anna ClarkIII. Cognitive Therapy for Comorbid Depression 7. Suicide, Marjan Ghahramanlou-Holloway, Gregory K. Brown, and Aaron T. Beck8. Panic Disorder and Social Phobia, Michael W. Otto, Mark B. Powers, Georgia Stathopoulou, and Stefan G. Hofmann 9: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Alisa R. Singer, Keith S. Dobson, and David J. A. Dozois10. Substance Use Disorders, Cory F. Newman11. Personality Disorders, Arthur Freeman and Gwen E. Rock12. Borderline Personality Disorder, Clive J. Robins, C. Virginia Fenwick, Jacqueline E. Donnelly, and Jennie Lacy 13. Medical Conditions, Kenneth E. Freedland, Robert M. Carney, and Judith A. Skala 14. Family or Relationship Problems, Lisa A. Uebelacker, Marjorie E. Weishaar, and Ivan W. MillerIV. Cognitive Therapy for Depression with Special Populations 15: Ethnic Minorities, Laura Kohn-Wood, Glenetta Hudson, and Erin T. Graham16. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Women and Men, Christopher R. Martell17. Adolescents, Mark A. Reinecke and John F. Curry18. Older Adults, Patricia A. Areán and Leilani Feliciano

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Book SynopsisThis important work elucidates why relapse is so common for people recovering from addictive behavior problems--and what can be done to keep treatment on track. It provides an empirically supported framework for helping people with addictive behavior problems develop the skills to maintain their treatment goals, even in high-risk situations, and deal effectively with setbacks that occur. The expert contributors clearly identify the obstacles that arise in treating specific problem behaviors, review the factors that may trigger relapse at different stages of recovery, and present procedures for teaching effective cognitive and behavioral coping strategies.Trade Review"A thoroughly revised and updated edition of an addictions classic! In comprehensive and practical chapters, the contributors critically review and discuss new developments in relapse prevention theory, research, and practice. Of particular interest is the volume's reconceptualization of the relapse process, which takes into account new research findings. A new chapter on relapse prevention among ethnic minorities is especially timely, and chapters on sexual risk behaviors, gambling disorders, and 'club drugs' document the expansion of relapse prevention to new problem areas. Clinicians, educators, and researchers should read--and reread--this book. Relapse Prevention, Second Edition, can be used as a primary text in graduate-level courses on addictive behavior. It also will serve well as a supplementary text in graduate-level courses on clinical practice and intervention research."--Meredith Hanson, DSW, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service"People can overcome addictive behaviors, but doing so often requires time and multiple attempts. Many studies have taught us the importance of approaching treatment from a realistic perspective. In this second edition, the relapse model proffered by Marlatt for alcohol problems 20 years ago has now been extended to a dozen different addictive behaviors. Each chapter provides an overview of the management and prevention of relapse for specific problem areas. This book is absolutely essential for anyone working in the addictions field."--Linda Carter Sobell, PhD, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University"More than two decades ago, Alan Marlatt offered a way to analyze and prevent relapse that was one of those seminal insights that changed the field of addiction science forever. In the second edition of this influential work, Marlatt and Donovan provide an updated reconceptualization of the relapse process that incorporates cutting-edge research on craving, expectancies, contingencies, and self-regulation. Top scientist-practitioners offer a panoramic view of relapse prevention across the most extensive range of behaviors addressed in one place. Practitioners of all types, as well as researchers interested in the critical next questions facing the field, will appreciate this state-of-the-science volume and the clear treatment guidance it contains."--Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMore than two decades ago, Alan Marlatt offered a way to analyze and prevent relapse that was one of those seminal insights that changed the field of addiction science forever. In the second edition of this influential work, Marlatt and Donovan provide an updated reconceptualization of the relapse process that incorporates cutting-edge research on craving, expectancies, contingencies, and self-regulation. Top scientist-practitioners offer a panoramic view of relapse prevention across the most extensive range of behaviors addressed in one place. Practitioners of all types, as well as researchers interested in the critical next questions facing the field, will appreciate this state-of-the-science volume and the clear treatment guidance it contains. - Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland–Baltimore County, USAA thoroughly revised and updated edition of an addictions classic! In comprehensive and practical chapters, the contributors critically review and discuss new developments in relapse prevention theory, research, and practice. Of particular interest is the volume's reconceptualization of the relapse process, which takes into account new research findings....Relapse Prevention, Second Edition, can be used as a primary text in graduate-level courses on addictive behavior. It also will serve well as a supplementary text in graduate-level courses on clinical practice and intervention research. - Meredith Hanson, DSW, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, USA People can overcome addictive behaviors, but doing so often requires time and multiple attempts. Many studies have taught us the importance of approaching treatment from a realistic perspective. In this second edition, the relapse model proffered by Marlatt for alcohol problems 20 years ago has now been extended to a dozen different addictive behaviors. Each chapter provides an overview of the management and prevention of relapse for specific problem areas. This book is absolutely essential for anyone working in the addiction field. - Linda Carter Sobell, PhD, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, USATable of Contents1. Relapse Prevention for Alcohol and Drug Problems, G. Alan Marlatt and Katie Witkiewitz2. Relapse Prevention among Diverse Populations, Arthur W. Blume and Berenice García de la Cruz3. Treating Alcohol Problems, Ronald M. Kadden and Ned L. Cooney4. Relapse Prevention for Smoking, Saul Shiffman, Jon Kassel, Chad Gwaltney, and Dennis McChargue5. Relapse Prevention for Stimulant Dependence, Kathleen M. Carroll and Richard A. Rawson6. Relapse Prevention for Opioid Dependence, Nancy A. Haug, James L. Sorensen, Valerie A. Gruber, and Yong S. Song7. Relapse Prevention for Cannabis Abuse and Dependence, Roger A. Roffman and Robert S. Stephens8. Relapse Prevention for Abuse of Club Drugs, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, and Steroids, Jason R. Kilmer, Jessica M. Cronce, and Rebekka S. Palmer9. Relapse Prevention for Eating Disorders and Obesity, R. Lorraine Collins10. Treatment of Gambling Disorders, Howard J. Shaffer and Debi A. LaPlante11. Enhancing the Relapse Prevention Model for Sex Offenders: Adding Recidivism Risk Reduction Therapy to Target Offenders' Dynamic Risk Needs, Jennifer G. Wheeler, William H. George, and Susan A. Stoner12. Relapse Prevention for Sexually Risky Behaviors, Tina M. Zawacki, Susan A. Stoner, and William H. George

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Book SynopsisThis expertly written book provides an accessible framework for culturally competent practice with children and families in child maltreatment cases. Numerous workable strategies and concrete examples are presented to help readers address cultural concerns at each stage of the assessment and intervention process. Professionals and students learn new ways of thinking about their own cultural viewpoints as they gain critical skills for maximizing the accuracy of assessments for physical and sexual abuse; overcoming language barriers in parent and child interviews; respecting families' values and beliefs while ensuring children's safety; creating a welcoming agency environment; and more.Trade Review"Provides a comprehensive presentation of complex cultural issues with abundant examples drawn from [the author's] experience as a psychologist, educator, and researcher....Appropriate for anyone providing social services to families, parents, or children....Deals with difficult and complicated subjects but is easy to read and understand. The book provides information in a manner that allows readers to quickly and easily apply new knowledge to their daily practice, and provides strategies to discuss difficult issues with children, parents, and fellow co-workers/clinicians. This book opens our eyes to areas crucial for true understanding of culture's role in family life. Since immigration and the increasing diversity of the American landscape will continue into the future, this book belongs on the reference shelf of every child welfare worker."--Prevention Researcher"Lisa Aronson Fontes has devoted her career to understanding the diverse families who use child welfare services. This book distils the lessons she has learned and suggests strategies to make child welfare programs, and particularly child protection services, more effective in their work with families from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Fontes's writing is concise and to the point. She uses examples to illustrate major concepts and then describes practical steps agencies and individual workers can take to maximize their effectiveness. This book would serve as a great supplementary text for introductory child welfare classes at both the BA and MSW level."--Jeffrey L. Edleson, PhD, Dean and Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley"Well written and organized, this book provides practical ideas for making child protection services equitable for families from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds--a topic that cannot be ignored in our multicultural societies. Grounding the work in a solid theoretical framework, Fontes sensitively addresses the various issues involved in making services and agencies culturally competent. This book is an essential read for undergraduate and graduate students in social work and related fields, as well as for practitioners and researchers."--Sarah Maiter, PhD, School of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada "Dr. Fontes expertly interweaves the importance of using a cultural framework with practical suggestions for working with children and families. This book fills a key gap in the professional literature. Novice as well as experienced clinicians will find this book useful in helping them examine the cultural attitudes, biases, and strengths that affect their assessment, intervention, consultation, prevention, and training roles, particularly in relation to child maltreatment issues."--David A. Wolfe, PhD, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, London, Ontario, Canada "Highly readable and instructive, this is an indispensable how-to guide for professionals and trainees in child protection services, hospitals, schools, and mental health programs. Fontes offers essential resources in the form of interviewing techniques and individual, group, and community approaches that are sensitive to ethnicity, race, social class, and gender. Fontes is compassionate and evenhanded--fair to all those involved with the difficult and life-transforming decisions precipitated by family violence in diverse populations."--Celia Jaes Falicov, PhD, past president, American Family Therapy Academy "Children and families identified and served by the child welfare system are racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse. Moreover, children of color are disproportionately reported to child protection services and over represented in the child welfare system. This timely, informative book is thoughtful and inclusive, drawing on the literature on race, culture, and ethnicity as well as the child welfare literature. Fontes makes excellent use of illustrative case examples from the literature and her own practice experience. This book is a 'must read' for child welfare professionals, who should be child--and family--sensitive and culturally competent."--Kathleen Coulborn Faller, PhD, ACSW, School of Social Work, University of Michigan - Provides a comprehensive presentation of complex cultural issues with abundant examples drawn from [the author's] experience as a psychologist, educator, and researcher....Appropriate for anyone providing social services to families, parents, or children....Deals with difficult and complicated subjects but is easy to read and understand. The book provides information in a manner that allows readers to quickly and easily apply new knowledge to their daily practice, and provides strategies to discuss difficult issues with children, parents, and fellow co-workers/clinicians. This book opens our eyes to areas crucial for true understanding of culture's role in family life. Since immigration and the increasing diversity of the American landscape will continue into the future, this book belongs on the reference shelf of every child welfare worker. --Prevention Researcher, 1/20/2008ƒƒ A pedagogical treasure....I have employed many strategies suggested in Child Abuse and Culture in my child advocacy class and in practice, and have found that students, as well as myself, are now learning how to approach their clients' cultural issues with more awareness, sensitivity, and respect. --Family Court Review, 1/20/2008ƒƒ A 'must read' if you work with child maltreatment in any capacity. --Journal of Systemic Therapies, 1/20/2008Table of Contents1. Multicultural Orientation to Child Maltreatment Work2. Working with Immigrant Families Affected by Child Maltreatment3. Assessing Diverse Families for Child Maltreatment4. Interviewing Diverse Children and Families about Maltreatment5. Physical Discipline and Abuse6. Child Sexual Abuse7. Working with Interpreters in Child Maltreatment8. Child Maltreatment Prevention and Parent Education9. Improving the Cultural Competency of Your Child Maltreatment Agency or Organization

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Book SynopsisHow do individual differences interact with situational factors to shape social behavior? Are people with certain traits more likely to form lasting marriages; experience test-taking anxiety; break the law; feel optimistic about the future? This handbook provides a comprehensive, authoritative examination of the full range of personality variables associated with interpersonal judgment, behavior, and emotion. The contributors are acknowledged experts who have conducted influential research on the constructs they address. Chapters discuss how each personality attribute is conceptualized and assessed, review the strengths and limitations of available measures (including child and adolescent measures, when available), present important findings related to social behavior, and identify directions for future study.Trade ReviewKnowledge about personality has the potential to have a major impact on how researchers and therapists understand people’s social lives. This volume is one of the finest examples of how clinical, social, personality, developmental, and biological psychology can be woven together (in nearly every chapter). Extending beyond arbitrary subdisciplinary boundaries, the authors provide an enlightening, scholarly examination of how people differ in the ability to navigate their everyday environments. This book will be a terrific text for courses on personality.--Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, Department of Psychology, George Mason UniversityOne of the more interesting questions in contemporary psychology concerns the interaction of personal dispositions and situational contexts in motivating human behavior. Leary and Hoyle have gathered together a set of creative social scientists who have written compelling chapters on nearly 40 dispositions and their influence on social processes and outcomes. This volume will be stimulating reading for graduate students in personality and social psychology, and it reveals why the boundary between personality and social psychology is not especially meaningful. A wonderfully conceived project!--Peter Salovey, PhD, Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology and Provost, Yale University One of the best, most important contemporary psychological handbooks--thorough, informative, well written, thoughtful, and up to date. The volume offers lively, state-of-the-art coverage of nearly all the major personality traits that have proven useful in predicting how people will act and interact. If you want to know how people differ in ways that matter for social life, this is the book for you.--Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, Francis Eppes Professor of Psychology, Florida State University This book tackles the thorny and difficult question of whether behavior is determined more by the person or by the situation. Leading scholars present compelling evidence that different types of people respond to their circumstances in vastly different ways, and that assessing personality provides important insights into interpersonal behavior. The chapters serve as excellent summaries and tutorials on numerous aspects of personality, making this a valuable resource for students and faculty alike. Highly recommended for anyone interested in human behavior.--Todd F. Heatherton, PhD, Champion International Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dartmouth College An exceptional resource. The Handbook covers a large and comprehensive range of important dispositional variables, including the classic dimensions of personality, interpersonal aspects of functioning, and emotional, cognitive, and motivational dispositions, as well as self-related dispositions. Chapters authored by leading scholars in the field provide informed, scholarly, and timely overviews. This book should be very valuable for scholars, students, and professionals interested in individual differences and their role in social and moral behavior, adjustment, and maladjustment.--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State UniversityThis is an unusual and exceptional volume. It provides an authoritative account of the most influential constructs in the field of personality and social psychology. Each chapter defines the relevant construct, traces its historical development, discusses recent findings, entertains controversies, draws connections with other relevant constructs, and points to new research directions. The volume is admirably inventive in the myriad ways--conceptual and methodological--in which it bridges social and personality psychology. It will be invaluable as a reference and a source of inspiration for researchers and graduate students.--Constantine Sedikides, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Southampton, UK- Brilliantly fills an important gap in today's social psychology literature—by reconnecting the inner person with the outer situation....This is a handbook in the true sense of the term—a hefty yet handheld reference volume filled with panoramic, research-based chapters....The 39 chapters are impressively uniform in their structure—each authored by a leader on the topic, with definitions of its terms, historical trends, summary tables or charts, and key citations. The authors presume little prior knowledge, yet even expert readers will learn from them....A gem of a handbook that belongs in every academic library—a concise and authoritative source for social-personality research. It is a long-lasting volume that Guilford Press offers at an attractive price that is less than the price of many textbooks today. --PsycCRITIQUES, 6/7/2009ƒƒ This will be an important, widely used scholarly resource not only in psychology but also in such related fields as business, law, medicine, and social policy....Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. --Choice, 2/3/2010Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Situations, Dispositions, and the Study of Social Behavior, Mark R. Leary and Rick H. Hoyle2. Methods for the Study of Individual Differences in Social Behavior, Rick H. Hoyle and Mark R. LearyII. Interpersonal Dispositions3. Extraversion, Joshua Wilt and William Revelle4. Agreeableness, William G. Graziano and Renée M. Tobin5. Attachment Styles, Phillip R. Shaver and Mario Mikulincer6. Interpersonal Dependency, Robert F. Bornstein7. Machiavellianism, Daniel N. Jones and Delroy L. Paulhus8. Gender Identity, Wendy Wood and Alice H. EaglyIII. Emotional Dispositions9. Neuroticism, Thomas A. Widiger10. Happiness, Ed Diener, Pelin Kesebir, and William Tov11. Depression, Patrick H. Finan, Howard Tennen, and Alex J. Zautra12. Social Anxiousness, Shyness, and Embarrassability, Rowland S. Miller13. Proneness to Shame and Proneness to Guilt, June Price Tangney, Kerstin Youman, and Jeffrey Stuewig14. Hostility and Proneness to Anger, John C. Barefoot and Stephen H. Boyle15. Loneliness, John T. Cacioppo and Louise C. Hawkley16. Affect Intensity, Randy C. LarsenIV. Cognitive Dispositions17. Openness to Experience, Robert R. McCrae and Angelina R. Sutin18. Locus of Control and Attributional Style, Adrian Furnham19. Belief in a Just World, Claudia Dalbert20. Authoritarianism and Dogmatism, John Duckitt21. The Need for Cognition, Richard E. Petty, Pablo Briñol, Chris Loersch, and Michael J. McCaslin22. Optimism, Charles S. Carver and Michael F. Scheier23. The Need for Cognitive Closure, Arie W. Kruglanski and Shira Fishman24. Integrative Complexity, Peter SuedfeldV. Motivational Dispositions25. Conscientiousness, Brent W. Roberts, Joshua J. Jackson, Jennifer V. Fayard, Grant Edmonds, and Jenna Meints26. Achievement Motivation, David E. Conroy, Andrew J. Elliot, and Todd M. Thrash27. Belonging Motivation, Mark R. Leary and Kristine M. Kelly28. Affiliation Motivation, Craig A. Hill29. Power Motivation, Eugene M. Fodor30. Social Desirability, Ronald R. Holden and Jennifer Passey31. Sensation Seeking, Marvin Zuckerman32. Rejection Sensitivity, Rainer Romero-Canyas, Vanessa T. Anderson, Kavita S. Reddy, and Geraldine Downey33. Psychological Defensiveness: Repression, Blunting, and Defensive Pessimism, Julie K. NoremVI. Self-Related Dispositions34. Private and Public Self-Consciousness, Allan Fenigstein35. Independent, Relational, and Collective–Interdependent Self-Construals, Susan E. Cross, Erin E. Hardin, and Berna Gercek Swing36. Self-Esteem, Jennifer K. Bosson and William B. Swann, Jr.37. Narcissism, Frederick Rhodewalt and Benjamin Peterson38. Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff39. Self-Monitoring, Paul T. Fuglestad and Mark Snyder

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and expanded second edition, this bestselling guide provides expert information and clear-cut strategies for assessing and treating internalizing problems in school settings. More than 40 specific psychoeducational and psychosocial intervention techniques are detailed, with a focus on approaches that are evidence based, broadly applicable, and easy to implement. Including 26 ready-to-use worksheets, in a large-size format with permission to photocopy, the second edition has been updated throughout to ensure its currency and clinical utility. Coverage of psychiatric medications has been extensively revised with the latest developments and findings. A new chapter addresses prevention-oriented social and emotional learning curricula for the classroom. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman.Trade Review"This exceptionally useful book synthesizes essential knowledge regarding internalizing problems: what they are, how they can best be recognized and assessed, and which specific interventions can produce successful outcomes. Balancing the importance of treatment fidelity with client specificity and real-world practicality, Merrell masterfully integrates contemporary research with his clinical experience in school-based settings. He offers clear, intelligent guidelines for facilitating real change in children and for promoting their optimal social and emotional well-being. Both university trainers and practitioners will find this a superb resource for how to really link assessment to intervention for internalizing problems at individual, family, and school-wide levels. Among the many strengths of this excellent book are the inclusion of social and emotional learning programs for promoting mental health, presented in just the right amount of detail, and the concise informational summary of medications, other treatments, and referral guidelines. I plan to use this text in my classes in child/adolescent interventions and in my own clinical practice. I highly recommend it!"--Harriet Cobb, EdD, Combined-Integrated Doctoral Program in Clinical and School Psychology, James Madison University"The second edition of this highly regarded book retains the excellent qualities of the original volume. It is well written, easily understandable by the beginning graduate student, and yet clearly of value to the experienced practitioner. The book is highly practical and accessible, contains much hands-on information, and evaluates interventions in terms of their theoretical and empirical support. The important new chapter on social and emotional learning as part of a three-tiered intervention approach expands the discussion currently underway about response-to-intervention models. Faculty will find this book well suited to graduate-level courses in school psychology and counseling; graduate students will welcome its balance between foundational material and practical application."--Caroline H. Wandle, PhD, Director, School Psychology Program, Department of Education, Tufts University"Depression and anxiety are widely experienced among children and adolescents yet are frequently overlooked and undertreated, especially in schools. In this updated and highly useful guide, Merrell provides a practical, evidence-based approach to the assessment and treatment of these two disorders. A particularly useful addition to the second edition is the information presented on social and emotional learning and its utility for mental health promotion. This text fills a major need among mental health professionals working in schools, including school psychologists, counselors, and social workers. In addition, it is an excellent text for college and university courses in developmental psychopathology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, child/adolescent counseling and psychotherapy, and school-based interventions."--David N. Miller, PhD, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York- Practicality is the strength of the book. Guidelines are clear and the diversity of programs introduced provides the reader with ability to choose those which are most relevant and implementable in their schools or other settings. The clinical and educational aspects of problem management are well presented and professionals with different levels of involvement in child and youth health care can all benefit. The style and scope of the book can accommodate a wide diversity of settings and clients, on both international and multicultural levels....The author manages to simplify issues to permit the reader to comprehend them properly and put those understandings into practice, yet the text also preserves an appreciation of the complexity and sensitivity of the problems....The book is well organized and indexed to help people from different professions to benefit equally within their own perspectives. It is a valuable addition to any library. --Educational Review, 1/16/2008ƒƒ There are many things to like about this book....While techniques presented are eclectic, most are influenced by cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducational approaches. Of particular appeal is that these strategies are practical and can be used in the school setting. Guidelines are provided as to how to adapt techniques to students of different age and ability levels....Potential difficulties that might arise during assessment and intervention and how to handle and resolve these are provided. Of particular value are the many reproducible worksheets corresponding to various assessment and treatment approaches. --NASP Communiqué, 1/16/2008ƒƒ Merrell offers in this work a comprehensive survey of the budding literature on the subject, available programs for addressing the growing crisis in children's mental health, and, especially impressive, a smorgasbord of technical responses for prevention and intervention....Merrell's guidebook is an excellent refresher course for professionals working in the field of child and adolescent counseling. The strongest benefit of this guidebook resides in the wealth of intervention techniques that are outlined in great detail and complemented with tracking charts and self-scoring registers to map client successes and challenges....Merrell's guidebook offers the professional mental health counselor a wealth of options for treatments of depression and anxiety in young people. But parents and teachers as well would greatly benefit from keeping this guidebook on hand and applying its various innovative strategies in helping their young wards to deal successfully with an increasingly alienating and isolating, industrialized, consumerist world. --Metapsychology Online Reviews, 1/16/2008Table of Contents1. Understanding Internalizing Problems: Depression and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents2. How Internalizing Problems Develop and Are Maintained3. Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention Planning4. Social and Emotional Learning: An Important Tool for Promoting Mental Health5. Comprehensive Intervention Programs for Depression6. Changing Thoughts and Beliefs: Cognitive Therapy Interventions for Depression7. Changing Thoughts and Beliefs: Rational-Emotive Therapy, Attribution Retraining, Learned Optimism, and Journal-Writing Strategies8. Other Strategies for Depression9. Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety: Systematic Desensitization and Other Techniques10. Skills Training and Other Treatments for Anxiety11. Finding More Help: Referral Guidelines for Mental Health Counseling, Medications, and Alternative Treatments*Index of Intervention Programs and General Intervention Strategies, with Descriptions of Purpose and Developmental Level*List of Specific Treatment Techniques for Depression and Anxiety, Grouped by Program Component*Appendix: Reproducible Worksheets

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Book SynopsisReviewing the breadth of current knowledge on schizophrenia, this handbook provides clear, practical guidelines for effective assessment and treatment in diverse contexts. Leading authorities have contributed 61 concise chapters on all aspects of the disorder and its clinical management. In lieu of exhaustive literature reviews, each chapter summarizes the state of the science; highlights key points the busy practitioner needs to know; and lists recommended resources, including seminal research studies, invaluable clinical tools, and more. Comprehensive, authoritative, and timely, the volume will enable professionals in any setting to better understand and help their patients or clients with severe mental illness.Trade ReviewThis book provides comprehensive, up-to-date, easy-to-access information on every aspect of schizophrenia that clinically oriented readers would want in a single source. It reflects well the diverse and extensive experience of Mueser and Jeste, who are clinicians, researchers, and educators of great distinction.--Herbert Y. Meltzer, MD, Division Director, Psychopharmacology, Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineThis handbook is a landmark effort to give the working clinician portals of entry to the vast scientific and clinical literature on schizophrenia. The chapters provide accessible summaries, efficiently and sensibly organized by topic--from basic science, to assessment and treatment, to service systems, policy, law, and ethics. There is no other volume available with comparable breadth, accessibility, and sensitivity to the needs of the clinical practitioner. This work promises to be a key reference and resource for students and professionals for years to come.--Will Spaulding, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska/n-/Lincoln Although I have read (and written) many books about schizophrenia, I was highly impressed by the extensive array of topics that this volume addresses. It is remarkable in encompassing the complex scope of biological, psychological, and social features of this severe mental illness. The volume is distinctive in the way it interweaves scientific knowledge and practical living issues, medical and functional features, individual and population aspects, and somatic and rehabilitative interventions. I recommend this excellent handbook to both professionals and students. It will very likely be adopted as a text for trainees in psychiatry, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and other disciplines. This book informs, enriches, and inspires.--Henry A. Nasrallah, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College of MedicineThe last 20 years have seen extraordinary breakthroughs in our understanding and treatment of schizophrenia. This handbook manages to capture both the breadth and depth of these advances with impressive scholarship and élan. Written by international leaders in the field, this volume is an essential addition to the libraries of scientists and clinicians. It offers an unparalleled opportunity for students in multiple disciplines to peruse the current literature in a single, state-of-the-art volume. A major contribution to the clinical science of schizophrenia./m-/Max Birchwood, DSc, Professor of Mental Health, University of Birmingham, UKIt would not surprise me if this handbook quickly became the 'go-to' book on schizophrenia for researchers, clinicians, and students. This is one of those rare volumes that combine excellent depth (via the leading schizophrenia researchers in the world) with a breadth of topics that is second to none. The book goes beyond addressing basic science and treatment, covering such important areas as systems of care, special populations, and special topics. Anyone who treats or conducts research with this population should have this book on his or her shelf, and I will likely adopt it as a required text for my graduate seminar on schizophrenia.--David L. Penn, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill-Table of ContentsI. Core Science and Background Information 1. History of Schizophrenia as a Psychiatric Disorder, Helen Lavretsky 2. Epidemiology, David J. Castle and Vera Morgan 3. Biological Theories, Jonathan Downar and Shitij Kapur 4. Brain Imaging, Lisa T. Eyler 5. Neuropathology, Daniel G. Stewart and Kenneth L. Davis 6. Genetics, Stephen J. Glatt 7. Environmental Pre- and Perinatal Influences in Etiology, Lauren M. Ellman and Tyrone D. Cannon 8. Psychosocial Factors, Paul Bebbington and Elizabeth Kuipers 9. Psychopathology, Ipsit V. Vahia and Carl I. Cohen 10. Cognitive Functioning, Gauri N. Savla, David J. Moore, and Barton W. Palmer 11. Course and Outcome, Heinz Häfner and Wolfram an der Heiden II. Assessment and Diagnosis 12. Diagnostic Interviewing, Abraham Rudnick and David Roe 13. Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders, Karen Wohlheiter and Lisa Dixon 14. Assessment of Psychosocial Functioning, Tania Lecomte, Marc Corbière, and Catherine Briand 15. Treatment Planning, Alexander L. Miller and Dawn I. Velligan III. Somatic Treatment 16. Antipsychotics, Eric C. Kutscher 17. Side Effects of Antipsychotics, Christian R. Dolder 18. Clozapine, Martha Sajatovic, Subramoniam Madhusoodanan, and Matthew A. Fuller 19. Other Medications, Britton Ashley Arey and Stephen R. Marder 20. Electroconvulsive Therapy, Shawn M. McClintock, Najeeb Ranginwala, and Mustafa M. Husain IV. Psychosocial Treatment 21. Environmental Supports, Dawn I. Velligan and Alexander L. Miller 22. Family Intervention, Christine Barrowclough and Fiona Lobban 23. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Anthony P. Morrison 24. Social Skills Training, Wendy N. Tenhula and Alan S. Bellack 25. Cognitive Rehabilitation, Til Wykes 26. Vocational Rehabilitation, Deborah R. Becker 27. Illness Self-Management Training, Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich 28. Group Therapy, John R. McQuaid 29. Supported Housing, Priscilla Ridgway 30. Self-Help Activities, Frederick J. Frese III V. Systems of Care 31. Clinical Case Management, Margaret V. Sherrer and Thomas O’Hare 32. Strengths-Based Case Management, Charles A. Rapp and Richard J. Goscha 33. Assertive Community Treatment, Natalie L. DeLuca, Lorna L. Moser, and Gary R. Bond 34. Emergency Room, Inpatient, and Residential Treatment, Mounir Soliman, Antonio M. Santos, and James B. Lohr 35. Treatment in Jails and Prisons, Roger H. Peters, Pattie B. Sherman, and Fred C. Osher VI. Special Populations and Problems 36. First-Episode Psychosis, Donald Addington and Jean Addington 37. Treatment of the Schizophrenia Prodrome, Barnaby Nelson and Alison Yung 38. Older Individuals, Thomas W. Meeks and Dilip V. Jeste 39. Understanding and Working with Aggression, Violence, and Psychosis, Gillian Haddock and Jennifer J. Shaw 40. Housing Instability and Homelessness, Alan Felix, Dan Herman, and Ezra Susser 41. Medical Comorbidity, Ingrid B. Rystedt and Stephen J. Bartels 42. Intellectual Disability and Other Neuropsychiatric Populations, Richard B. Ferrell and Thomas W. McAllister 43. Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Syndromes, Stanley D. Rosenberg and Kim T. Mueser 44. Management of Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders, David J. Kavanagh 45. Parenting, Joanne Nicholson and Laura Miller 46. Children and Adolescents, John G. Cottone and Sanjiv Kumra 47. Suicide, Marnin J. Heisel VII. Policy, Legal, and Social Issues 48. The Economics of Schizophrenia, Mihail Samnaliev and Robin E. Clark 49. Involuntary Commitment, Jonathan Bindman and Graham Thornicroft 50. Jail Diversion, Joseph P. Morrissey and Gary S. Cuddeback 51. Stigma, Patrick W. Corrigan and Jonathan E. Larson 52. Evidence-Based Practices, Mathew R. Merrens and Robert E. Drake 53. Schizophrenia in Developing Countries, Vihang N. Vahia and Ipsit V. Vahia VIII. Special Topics 54. Remission, Bernard A. Fischer IV and William T. Carpenter, Jr. 55. Recovery, David Roe and Larry Davidson 56. Gender, Mary V. Seeman 57. Quality of Life, Stefan Priebe and Walid K. H. Fakhoury 58. Spirituality and Religion, Roger D. Fallot 59. Sexuality, Alex Kopelowicz, Robert Paul Liberman, and Donald Stolar 60. Schizophrenia in African Americans, William B. Lawson 61. Ethics, Abraham Rudnick and Charles Weijer

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