Social counselling and advice services Books

Book SynopsisDo you ever feel like you want more from your life--but get scared or overwhelmed by the idea of making changes? For many, worry, fear, or negativity are stumbling blocks that can be extraordinarily difficult to overcome. This effective workbook provides a blueprint to help you move through painful emotions without being ruled by them. Vivid stories of others who have struggled with anxiety are accompanied by meditation and acceptance practices and step-by-step exercises that build self-knowledge and self-compassion (you can download and print additional copies of the worksheets as needed). Armed with a deeper understanding of what you really value, you can break free of the common traps that leave people feeling stuck--and dare to live the life you really want. Audio downloads of the mindfulness practices, narrated by the authors, are provided at www.guilford.com/orsillo2-materials. See also the authors' Mindful Way through Anxiety, which explains mindfulness Trade Review“This wonderfully no-nonsense book provides multiple ways to help free yourself from chronic worry and anxiety. Thoroughly grounded in science, yet engaging and easy to understand, this is an important roadmap for leading a happier and more fulfilling life."--Kristin Neff, PhD, author ofSelf-Compassion "This book will help you move seamlessly along a path of personal transformation. The beauty of the authors' approach is that it combines mindful awareness with taking action to pursue what you value. For anyone seeking relief from worry, this is among the best guides I have seen."--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, coauthor ofThe Mindful Way through Depression "Taking a step-by-step approach, this well-written workbook will help people struggling with anxiety and worry to get unstuck and start living again."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, author ofGet Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life "When we are struggling with worry or fear, we often try to stop doing so through sheer force of will. This book offers a different path. Drs. Orsillo and Roemer show us the way to change our responses to what we feel and do, and infuse the present moment with curiosity and compassion. If you repeat these simple strategies, you can dare to choose the future you want--and put together a life you love."--Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head "The pace of life is quickening and challenges abound--it's hard to stop worrying about what's going to happen next. Now we have an easy-to-use workbook on how to regain control of our lives by practicing mindful awareness. Written by two of the world's experts on this topic, this book can help you slow down and regain your capacity for joy."--David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, coauthor of 10 Steps to Mastering Stress "Having suffered from anxiety all of my life, I have read many books on how to cope. This is one of the few books that integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance-based techniques, and shows how to apply their wisdom in daily life. I highly recommend it."--Rajesh V. -Table of ContentsIntroduction: How to Make the Most of This Book I. Understanding the Cascade of Our Emotional Responses: The First Step in Making a Change l. Understanding Fear and Anxiety 2. How We Get Pulled into a Cycle of Worry 3. How Emotions Become Intense and Long-Lasting 4. How Control Efforts Fuel Muddy Emotions 5. How Our Struggle with Fear and Anxiety Holds Us Back Summary of Part I II. Breaking the Cycle: Cultivating Awareness, Acceptance, and Mindfulness 6. Cultivating Awareness and Curiosity 7. Accepting What Comes 8. How Mindfulness Can Help Summary of Part II III. Defining the Life You Want 9. Reflecting on Goals and Life Directions 10. Common Traps That Leave Us Stuck 11. Breaking Free from Traps and Naming and Claiming Your Values Summary of Part III IV. Daring to Live the Life You Want 12. Using Your Skills to Take Bold Steps Forward 13. Addressing Common Challenges to Values-Based Living 14. Common Challenges with Relationship Values 15. The Ongoing Practice of Living a Full Life Notes Resources Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisParenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path--especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective. There is so much pressure on girls to be perfect--and for those with ADHD, it feels especially hard to measure up. Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughter's success from preschool through high school and beyond, while nurturing her confidence and self-worth.Trade Review"Far too many girls with ADHD grow up without appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Parents have been yearning for a science-based book like this one to help them address the needs of their daughters, and finally, it is here! Dr. Hinshaw is one of the pioneers of studying ADHD in girls and following them to adulthood. There simply is no better book on this topic."--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, author of Taking Charge of ADHD "Dr. Hinshaw provides a user-friendly treasure trove of information on ADHD in girls. As a leading expert in this area for decades, he skillfully navigates many of the controversies and misunderstandings while offering families state-of-the-art knowledge. While written for parents, the book is also valuable reading for professionals. Highly recommended!"--Timothy E. Wilens, MD, Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "This book provides a roadmap for parenting girls with ADHD. It resonates with our daughter's experiences so far, offers fantastic conversation starters for our family, and leaves us hopeful about the future. As a social worker and educator as well as a parent, I believe this book should be required reading for professionals who work with children and adolescents."--Brett C., San Francisco “A 'must read'! This unique book covers everything you need to know about the long-overlooked challenges facing girls with ADHD. It outlines the most effective evidence-based treatments and how they can be tailored to help girls thrive. The pages are filled with sage advice as well as inspiration and hope."--Linda J. Pfiffner, PhD, Professor and Director, Hyperactivity, Attention, and Learning Problems Program, University of California, San Francisco "I am profoundly grateful for Dr. Hinshaw's wisdom and compassion for families, along with his scientific knowledge. He has an extraordinary talent for explaining complex ideas. As an adult with ADHD and learning disabilities, and as a parenting coach, I'm heartened that Dr. Hinshaw emphasizes the concepts of radical acceptance and radical commitment to changing the family climate. I wish my parents had had this book when I was growing up!"--Rona Renner, RN, author of Is That Me Yelling?: A Parent's Guide to Getting Your Kids to Cooperate Without Losing Your Cool "The leading authority on ADHD in girls, Dr. Hinshaw distills decades of research evidence in this accessible how-to guide. He empathically walks you through getting an accurate diagnosis, obtaining individualized school services, and finding effective treatments. Dr. Hinshaw’s goals are to destigmatize ADHD in girls and empower you to help your daughter live her best life. This book is a 'must read.'"--Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Maryland; Director, Maryland ADHD Program "There is no one better equipped than Dr. Hinshaw to distill all we know (and still don't know) about the unique ways ADHD affects girls. As a family member of many people with ADHD, I couldn't put this book down. As a teen psychologist who works predominantly with girls who have ADHD, I'll be handing it out in the waiting room! Buy this book--your neurodiverse daughter will thank you, and you'll return to it again and again."--Esme A. L. Shaller, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco "Backed by Dr. Hinshaw's decades of careful research and clinical care, this authoritative, practical, and compassionate guide will be immensely useful to parents and professionals alike."--Stephen P. Becker, PhD, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center-Table of Contents1. What Does ADHD Look Like in Girls? 2. Does Your Daughter Have ADHD? 3. What Is the Outlook for Girls with ADHD? 4. What Do You Need to Know about the Causes of ADHD? 5. Principles for Parenting a Girl with ADHD 6. Core Treatments for ADHD in Childhood and Adolescence 7. Educating Your Daughter with ADHD 8. Helping Your Young Daughter with ADHD Thrive 9. Helping Your Teenage Daughter with ADHD Thrive 10. Looking Ahead Resources Further Reading Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisFinally, a text that thoroughly covers the topic of classroom guidance an effective tool for every school counselor at every school level. Tiffany Bates, Louisiana Tech University Intended for school counselors to aid in the learning of developmental classroom guidance, School Counseling Classroom Guidance: Prevention, Accountability, and Outcomes teaches the fundamentals, strategies, and research outcomes of classroom guidance programming for comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling programs. The content of this book looks at the history and fundamentals of classroom guidance, how these activities meet CACREP and ASCA standards, how and why activities should be aligned to the larger academic curriculum and state/national teaching standards, recommendations on how to develop and assess classroom guidance units, a sampling of units and lessons, techniques in managing the classroom, and outcome research and trends.Trade Review"Finally, a text that thoroughly covers the topic of classroom guidance – an effective tool for every school counselor at every school level." -- Tiffany Bates"School Counseling Classroom Guidance: Prevention, Accountability, and Outcomes is an indispensible text for all students training for the profession of school counseling. This text provides comprehensive information for school counselors as they deliver classroom guidance to all students. With the diverse students in our schools, novice school counselors often struggle with responsibilities such as classroom management, lesson plan development, and evaluating student learning outcomes. Ziomek-Daigle provides comprehensive information surrounding these areas and includes discussion questions and exercises to facilitate concept application to various learning styles, the Common Core Curriculum, and other current initiatives." -- Jeannine StuderTable of ContentsPart I: The Specialty of School Counseling and Classroom Guidance as a Delivery Service Chapter 1: History of Counseling, Emergence of School Counseling, and Classroom Guidance - Jolie Ziomek-Daigle A Rich History Counseling Today Classroom Guidance as a Delivery Service Professional Identity of School Counselors Chapter 2: The Three Broad Domains: Academic, Career, and Social/Emotional - Jolie Ziomek-Daigle Attending to the Needs of K–12 Students in Three Developmental Domains Part II: Developmental and Contextual Considerations for Classroom Guidance Chapter 3: The Elementary School - Jolie Ziomek-Daigle and Christy W. Land Elementary School Students Strengths and Challenges of Elementary School Students Comprehensive School Counseling Programs at the Elementary Level What Is an Elementary School Like? Chapter 4: The Middle School - Sam Steen, Joy Rose, Kristin Avina, and Dana Jenkins Adolescent Development The Middle School - Sam Steen, Joy Rose, Kristin Avina, Dana Jenkins Classroom Guidance Programming: The Essential Component of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs in Middle School Benefits of Classroom Guidance Planning Classroom Guidance Reflective Case Illustrations Chapter 5: The High School - Melinda M. Gibbons and Amber N. Hughes Selling Classroom Guidance Developmental and Contextual Considerations Strengths and Challenges of Working with High School Students Cultural Considerations Career Development Considerations Part III: Planning, Execution, and Evaluation of Classroom Guidance Chapter 6: Needs Assessment and Unit/Lesson Design - Clare Merlin and Andrew J. Knoblich School Counseling Core Curriculum Needs Assessments Identifying Standards Developing a Unit Writing Objectives Developing Classroom Guidance Lessons Preparation and Organization Conclusion Chapter 7: Delivery, Evaluation, Analysis, and Reporting - Amy W. Upton Presenting Classroom Guidance Programming Data Collection Reporting to Stakeholders Counselor Performance Appraisal ASCA School Counselor Performance Appraisal as it Related to Classroom Guidance Programming Chapter 8: Facilitation Skills and Classroom Management - Natoya Hill Haskins Group Counseling Skills in Classroom Guidance Programming Basic Counseling Skills in Classroom Guidance Respect, Genuineness, Empathy, and Unconditional Positive Regard Integrating Your Theoretical Orientation The Basics of Teaching and Managing Technology in the Classroom Ethics in Classroom Guidance Part IV: Other Considerations in Classroom Guidance Chapter 9: School Counselor as Active Collaborator - Christopher Janson and Sophie Maxis Counselor Consultant Integration into Broader Academic Curriculum School Counselors and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Common Core Curriculum Counselor in Leadership Roles Professional Learning Communities Homeroom Advisory Programs Extending Learning and Leadership from School Staff to the Community Marketing Comprehensive School Guidance Programs Chapter 10: Outcome Research and Future Directions of Classroom Guidance - E. C. M. Mason, Stephanie Eberts, and Lauren Stern Wynne Results of Effective Classroom Guidance Programming Prevention Rather than Intervention Teacher and Counselor Accountability College- and Career-Readiness Focus Components of College and Career Readiness Diversity and Social Justice Virtual Education/Schools and the Online Environment History of Counseling, Emergence of School Counseling, and Classroom Guidance - Jolie Ziomek-Daigle The Three Broad Domains: Academic, Career, and Social/Emotional - Jolie Ziomek-Daigle The Elementary School - Jolie Ziomek-Daigle, Christy Land The High School - Melinda Gibbobs, Amber Hughes Needs Assessment and Unit/Lesson Design - Clare Merlin, Andrew Knoblich Delivery, Evaluation, Analysis, and Reporting - Amy Upton Facilitation Skills and Classroom Management - Natoya Hill Haskins School Counselor as Active Collaborator - Chris Janson, Sophie Maxis Outcome Research and Future Directions of Classroom Guidance - Erin Mason, Stephanie Eberts, Lauren Wynne

Read more less

Book Synopsis Reflective practice is a vital part of your counselling and psychotherapy training and practice. This book is your go-to introduction to what it is, why it is important, and how to use different models for reflection and reflective practice to enhance your work with clients. It will support your personal development and professional development throughout your counselling training and into your practice. Table of ContentsReflective practice: An overview Personal development Your support and development Reflecting on relationships Reflecting on practice with research Emancipatory knowing Developments within reflective practice by Biljana van Rijn Evaluating our practice by Biljana van Rijn The vulnerable researcher: Harnessing reflexivity for practice-based qualitative inquiry by Simon du Plock How creative writing aids our professional transition by Jeannie Wright

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhy would a child refuse to talk about anything but wasp wings-or the color of subway train doors? What does it mean when a nine-year-old asks questions about death hundreds of times a day? And how can parents build a close relationship with a little girl who hates to be touched? In this compassionate book, leading autism authority Dr. Peter Szatmari shows that children with autism spectrum disorders act the way they do because they think in vastly different ways than other people. Dr. Szatmari shares the compelling stories of children he has treated who hear everyday conversation like a foreign language or experience hugs like the clamp of a vise. Understanding this unusual inner world-and appreciating the unique strengths that thinking differently can bestow-will help parents relate to their children more meaningfully, and make the outer world a less scary place.Trade ReviewWe are far from having a complete understanding of autism and Asperger syndrome, but Dr. Peter Szatmari has done an unsurpassed job of shedding light on how children with these disorders feel and act. The cases he recounts in this book touch on many different aspects of autism, including both the numerous problems that children and their families face and the successes they can achieve. The book also bears witness to the courage and perseverance of parents who, all too frequently, must struggle to find appropriate support from clinicians and educators. An enlightening and welcome resource for many, many families, and one that should also be read by all professionals in the field.--Patricia Howlin, PhD, Department of Psychology, St. George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK; coauthor of Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-ReadA landmark book in terms of style and content. Dr. Szatmari explores and describes the world as perceived by people with autism to explain their unusual behaviour and abilities, and discusses scientific theories and current therapies as well as causes and prognosis. The book is written objectively and engagingly, with literary skill and a sense of optimism that will be particularly appealing to parents. Dr. Szatmari clearly appreciates and admires the minds of children with autism, and is able to explain those minds to parents while providing realistic advice on remedial strategies.--Tony Attwood, PhD, author of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsDr. Szatmari's book embodies the best of that singular tradition in which science is matched against disability, one child at a time. A clinician, scientist, and keen observer of human nature, Dr. Szatmari weaves a deeply empathic and comprehensive account of autism and related disabilities. The stories he recounts illuminate the daily challenges and triumphs that children experience, while revealing his passion for discovery and healing. The result is extraordinarily rewarding reading for families affected by autism and for the professionals who serve them.--Ami Klin, PhD, Yale Child Study CenterThis unique and beautiful book takes you on a voyage to the unusual world of children and young adults with autism and AS. In close and personal detail, Dr. Szatmari describes the struggles of families to understand their children and to understand how they themselves are changed by their children. At the same time, the book brings to life key principles in our scientific understanding of these disorders. This brilliant work should be read by all parents and all clinicians involved in helping children with autism and AS.--Bryna Siegel, PhD, author of Helping Children with Autism Learn - This is a must read for anyone involved in the life of a child with autism spectrum disorders. Its unique presentation offers unparalleled insight into the origin of the atypical behaviors of children with this affliction by entering their world, or 'foreign country,' as the author describes it....Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars! --Doody's Electronic Journal, 4/9/2004Table of Contents1. Stephen: The Eccentric Entomologist2. Heather: A World That Revolves around a Different Axis3. Justin: Listening to the Architecture of the World4. Zachary: An Obsession with Death5. Sharon: Seeing Other Minds Darkly6. William: A World without Metaphor7. Teddy: Asynchronous Time, Asynchronous Development8. Sally, Ann, and Danny: Accepting the Enigma, Moving Beyond the Cause9. Trevor: Mobiles and Miracles10. Ernest: The View from the Bridge11. Frankie: Learning and Forgetting at School12. Sophie: Acceptance without ResignationBibliography or Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe theory behind Co-Counselling argues that emotional expression should be welcomed and that human beings can help each other recover from past distress by taking turns giving and receiving attention. Benefits of the method include the acceleration of personal growth and the reduction of the stresses inherent in the practitioner's role. This accessible book offers a serious challenge to much of what is currently considered good practice in mental health services, and succeeds in developing a dialogue between co-counselling and other therapeutic approaches. It provides a thorough introduction to the method, incorporating recent developments in the field and providing a comprehensive account of both the theory and practice. The reader also benefits from inclusion of clinical material outlining the experiences of people from a range of backgrounds offering evidence of the value of Co-Counselling. Co-Counselling offers a model that has many implications for anyone struggling with emotional problems, particularly those recovering from discrimination, prejudice and oppression. Counsellors and psychotherapists will find this book to be an invaluable resource which both challenges and stimulates.Trade Review"Kauffman and New's book must be one of the most accessible and least preachy on RC, it certainly conveys optimism, and will hopefully bring it better to the attention of mainstream counsellors and therapists - both to learn from and to critique as necessary." - Colin Feltham, Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, June 2005"On the whole, it has to be said that Co-Counselling: the theory and practice of re-evaluation counselling is the best book on co-counselling I have come across so far. Anyone who is at all interested in extending counselling to a much wider range of people must read it." - John Rowan, BACP North London Magazine (55) May 2007"Kauffman and New's book must be one of the most accessible and least preachy on RC, it certainly conveys optimism, and will hopefully bring it better to the attention of mainstream counsellors and therapists - both to learn from and to critique as necessary." - Colin Feltham, Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, June 2005"On the whole, it has to be said that Co-Counselling: the theory and practice of re-evaluation counselling is the best book on co-counselling I have come across so far. Anyone who is at all interested in extending counselling to a much wider range of people must read it." - John Rowan, BACP North London Magazine (55) May 2007Table of ContentsIntroduction. A View of Human Nature. Human Intelligence. Intermittent and Chronic Patterns and the Inherent Human. The Recovery Process. Co-Counselling. Hurts from Oppression. Stories. Re-evaluation Counselling in Relation to Other Approaches. Advancing Theory in Re-evaluation Counselling. Appendix 1: Working Together to End Racism. Appendix 2: Re-evaluation Counselling Publications. Appendix 3: How to Contact Re-evaluation Counselling.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAre you troubled by hearing voices or seeing visions that others do not? Do you believe that other people are trying to harm you or control you? Do you feel that something odd is going on that you can’t explain or that things are happening around you with a special meaning? Do you worry that other people can read your mind or that thoughts are being put in your head?Think You’re Crazy? Think Again provides an effective step-by-step aid to understanding your problems, making positive changes and promoting recovery. Written by experts in the field, this book will help you to: understand how your problems developed and what keeps them going use questionnaires and monitoring sheets to identify and track changes in the links between your experiences, how you make sense of these and how you feel and behave learn how to change thoughts, feelings and behaviour for the better practice skills between sessions using worksheets Based on clinically proven techniques and filled with examples of how cognitive therapy can help people with distressing psychotic experiences, Think You’re Crazy? Think Again will be a valuable resource for people with psychosis.Trade Review"Morrison and colleagues have produced the ideal book on CBT for psychosis. It destigmatises and energises people with psychosis instilling hope and insight. Every chapter is a gem of understanding and opportunity. All mental health professionals, users and carers should have access to this book." – Douglas Turkington, Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry, Newcastle University, UK"...a step-by-step, common-sense, easy-to-follow, empathetic guide to understanding why such beliefs can occur and endure, and how to make sense of thoughts, feelings and events in a different way that removes the fear and confusion." - Human Givens JournalTable of ContentsWhat is Psychosis? Are My Experiences Abnormal? Will I Be Like This Forever? What’s Happening to Me? Evaluating Your Thoughts. Evaluating Your Thoughts by Changing Your Behaviour. Helpful and Unhelpful Ways of Coping. Feeling Good About Yourself. Staying Well. Using Medication. Recovery. Who Can Help?

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy?Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) encourages direct focus on emotional problems, encouraging understanding of the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that are responsible for maintaining these problems. REBT encourages a healthier outlook by teaching individuals to challenge their irrational thoughts.Getting Started with REBT provides a concise guide to assessing the suitability of REBT and using this method to address your emotional problems. The book is divided into two sections, beginning with an introduction to the theory and practice of REBT that will enable the reader to make an informed decision about whether this method is right for them. The second section guides the reader through issues that are relevant to all emotional problems, demonstrating how to: Formulate emotional problems and set goals Question irrational and rational beliefs Strengthen conviction in rational beliefs Getting Started with REBT is suitable for use either alone or in conjunction with work with an REBT therapist. It will also be of interest to therapists and counsellors.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Preparing You to Give Informed Consent. Part I.I: The Theory of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. How REBT Makes Sense of Emotional Problems and the Healthy Alternatives to These Problems. The Situational ABC Model. Characteristics of Irrational Beliefs and Rational Beliefs. Demands versus Non-dogmatic Preferences. Awfulising Beliefs versus Anti-awfulising Beliefs. Low Frustration Tolerance (LFT) Beliefs versus High Frustration Tolerance (HFT) Beliefs. Depreciation Beliefs versus Acceptance Beliefs. Part I.II: The Practice of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. REBT is Problem-focused. REBT is Goal-directed. REBT is Structured and Logical in its Practice. REBT has an Educational Focus. REBT is Primarily Present-centred and Future-oriented. REBT has a Skills Emphasis. In REBT, the Therapist is Largely Active and Directive. The Process of REBT. It’s Decision Time. Part II: Dealing with Emotional Problems Using REBT. Part II.I: Formulate Problems and Set Goals. Formulate Your Emotional Problems. Set Goals. Part II.II: Assess Specific Examples of Your Emotional Problems. Describe the Situation. Identify Your Disturbed Reactions at “C”. Identify Your “A”. Identify Your Goals in the ABC. Identify Your Beliefs. Review and the Importance of Practising Your ABCs. Identify any Meta-emotional Problems. Part II.III: Question Your Irrational and Rational Beliefs. Question Your Demands and Non-dogmatic Preferences. Question Your Awfulising and Anti-awfulising Beliefs. Question Your Low Frustration Tolerance (LFT) and High Frustration Tolerance (HFT) Beliefs. Question Your Depreciation and Acceptance Beliefs. Variations on a Theme. The Importance of Practising Your Disputing Skills. Part II.IV: Strengthen Your Conviction in Your Rational Beliefs. Use the Attack-response Technique. Use Rational-Emotive Imagery. Teach Rational Beliefs to Others. Use Rational Self-statements. Rehearse Your Rational Beliefs While Acting and Thinking in Ways that are Consistent with these Beliefs. Part II.V: Other Issues. Reconsider “A”. Identify and Deal with Core Irrational Beliefs. A Final Note.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMindfulness offers a path to well-being and tools for coping with life's inevitable hurdles. And though mindfulness may sound exotic, you can cultivate it--and reap its proven benefits--without special training or lots of spare time. Trusted therapist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel shows exactly how in this inviting guide. You'll get effective strategies to use while driving to work, walking the dog, or washing the dishes, plus tips on creating a formal practice routine in as little as 20 minutes a day. Flexible, step-by-step action plans will help you become more focused and efficient in daily life; cope with difficult feelings, such as anger and sadness; deepen your connection to your spouse or partner; feel more rested and less stressed; curb unhealthy habits; find relief from anxiety and depression; and resolve stress-related pain, insomnia, and other physical problems. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author's website: www.mindfulness-solution.com. Start living a more balanced life--today.Trade ReviewDr. Siegel offers us an abundance of exercises, transformative practices, and the skillful means to live a mindful life of conscious awareness and meaningful connection. I applaud and recommend his unique perspective, gleaned from a life of meditation and psychotherapeutic practice and research. This wonderful book is a real contribution to the field of happiness studies and spiritual development.--Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within Talk of 'mindfulness' brings up images of monks spending years on end doing something mysterious. But Dr. Siegel shows how to bring the simple wisdom of acceptance and mindfulness into the everyday actions of ordinary living. Gentle, genuine, and wise, this book coaxes, cajoles, and guides the reader into looking with clear eyes at how we humans get in our own way, and provides simple, powerful, step-by-step methods for learning how to live the kind of lives we want.--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, author of Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life Down-to-earth and helpful, Dr. Siegel offers genuinely practical training in the transformative art of mindfulness.--Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of The Wise Heart This clear and practical guide can help you discover your own potential to develop mindfulness. It offers guidance for building a formal meditation practice as well as tools for coping in everyday life.--Sharon Salzberg, author of LovingkindnessIn your hands is a readily accessible book that can walk you step by step to a better life. Being present in the moment with acceptance is more than just a practice--it is a key research-proven strategy that promotes health in the body, in the mind, and in our relationships with one another. Now is the time--and here is the invitation--to step into a new way of being that can reduce anxiety, stress, and fear, and enhance joy, gratitude and well-being in your life.--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author of MindsightMindfulness is an innate capacity that, when cultivated, can awaken us to true health and happiness. Dr. Siegel's book is a clear and comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to apply the power of mindful awareness to challenging emotions, physical pain, or relational difficulties. Filled with wisdom that is both practical and deep, this book is an invitation to live the real moments of our life with presence and heart.--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceBoth accessible and persuasive in showing how mindful awareness can help us take care of ourselves and stay centered as we navigate life's inevitable challenges.--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, coauthor of The Mindful Way through Depression- The direct and readable style of The Mindfulness Solution quickly engaged me. The book has a manual-type format that may be followed by anyone wanting to teach themselves how to establish a mindfulness practice from first principles, along with plenty of new ideas and in-depth exploration to interest experienced practitioners....This wise book offers a fresh and helpful approach to both people who want to begin to practise mindfulness and to those with an already established practise. --Healthcare, Counselling, and Psychotherapy Journal, 11/11/2009ƒƒ The style is engaging and chatty, and the author recounts some surprisingly personal anecdotes. This makes the book easy to read....The practical advice...is extremely thorough and clearly draws on the author's extensive personal and clinical experience of mindfulness practice. It is full of useful tips....Each chapter ends with advice on seeking further help, and with a menu of suggested practices....This thorough menu of practices for different circumstances is where the book will be most useful to clinicians; for clients, its highlight may be the accompanying website with audio versions of many of the practices. --The Psychologist, 11/11/2009ƒƒ Offers strategies and practical solutions so that both formal and informal practices can be integrated into a person's routine, customized for their particular set of circumstances. It is a self-help book that comes with a web link to downloadable audio recordings of Dr. Siegel guiding practices....This is a friendly and useful resource for people interested in exploring the concept of as a way to better their mental or physical health. I think it also has some valuable ideas for the therapist who is interested in integrating some of the explanations and exercises with his or her client....I had never thought before about how one could incorporate practice as part of individual therapy. I appreciated the examples throughout the book to see how a therapist could work individually with a client by building a tailored toolkit for that client's preferences. --Mindfulness, 11/11/2009Table of Contents Preface I. Why Mindfulness Matters1. Life Is Difficult, for Everyone2. Mindfulness: A Solution3. Learning to Practice Mindfulness 4. Building a Mindful Life II. Everyday Practices for Unruly Minds, Bodies, and Relationships 5. Befriending Fear: Working with Worry and Anxiety 6. Entering the Dark Places: Seeing Sadness and Depression in a New Light7. Beyond Managing Symptoms: Transforming Pain and Stress-Related Medical Problems8. Living the Full Catastrophe: Mindfulness for Romance, Parenting, and Other Intimate Relationships9. Breaking Bad Habits: Learning to Make Good Choices 10. Growing Up Isn’t Easy: Changing Your Relationship with Aging, Illness, and Death11. What’s Next? The Promise of MindfulnessWhen You Need More Help: How to Find a TherapistResources

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrans clients are frequently doubted, misunderstood, infantilised and judged by professionals, and this book presents an approach that ensures psychological wellbeing and trust is built between counsellor and client. This person-centred, affirmative approach is based around unlearning assumptions about gender and destabilising professionals' ideas of 'knowing better' than, and judging the client, so that they can forge a relationship and connection that is on an equal footing. The book explores a range of topics such as the overlap of gender diversity and autism, sex and sexuality, intersectionality, unconscious bias and reflective practice. Essential reading for professionals that want to support trans people's mental health and social wellbeing.Trade ReviewThis excellent book provides therapists, counsellors, and other practitioners with all they need to know about working with trans and gender-diverse clients. Given the current climate of panic and misinformation in this area, the book provides a much-needed counterbalance: a straightforward, accessible, and engaging overview of how sex and gender work, what key terms mean, what is involved in various forms of transition, the impact of transphobia, and the importance of community, among other topics. The chapters covering autism and other forms of neurodivergence, and diversity within trans communities, were particularly welcome. I would heartily recommend this to any clinician or practitioner wanting to improve their knowledge in this area. Absolutely superb. -- Dr Meg-John Barker, author of How to Understand Your Gender and Queer: A Graphic HistoryThis is a deeply inclusive book and a must read for therapists and anyone working with trans and gender diverse people. I spent most of my time reading this book nodding and saying 'YES!' emphatically. Highly recommended. -- Yenn Purkis, Autistic and non-binary advocate author and presenterTable of ContentsPreface; A Note About Terminology; 1. The Story of Gender and Sex; 2. Who Are the Trans Community?; 3. Is it the Right Thing to Transition?; 4. Transitioning and its Impact; 5. Divergent People; 6. Minority Stress and its Causes; 7. A Diverse Community; 8. Trans Sexuality; 9. Do's and Don'ts for Counsellors; Glossary; References

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat are the different theories of grief? What skills do you need for effective counselling? How can you support people experiencing loss and grief?This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to counselling and supporting people experiencing loss and grief. It introduces the different models and theories of grief, how theory relates to practice and what the essential skills are, and how to work with people in practice. Working with families, understanding diversity and assessing clients are all covered, as well as a chapter on personal and professional development. Case studies and real life examples demonstrate skills in action, and each chapter concludes with notes for trainers.This essential guide will help all those working with people suffering loss and grief to understand grief and how to help. Counsellors, bereavement support volunteers, palliative care nurses, hospice volunteers and students in these fields will all find this an invaluable resource. It can be used as a training guide as well as a resource for individuals, both as a learning tool and for continuing professional development.Trade ReviewComprehensive, well-researched and easy to read. -- Dr Colin Murray Parkes, psychiatrist and authorIn this highly accessible, well-written book, John Wilson shares not only the breadth of his academic scholarship but also his extensive experience and personal wisdom as a bereavement counselor. One becomes aware of the author's passionate concern to inform and advise us; he is at heart a teacher. But what also makes his volume so valuable is his way of challenging our set beliefs, even our knowledge base: “The reader must decide”, we are told at one point. This way, we are drawn to reflect and to reread classic books and articles with fresh eyes. We stand to learn a great deal, even beyond the knowledge provided in these pages. It is a most valuable addition to the literature for researchers and bereavement supporters alike. -- Margaret Stroebe, Ph.D., Professor, University of Utrecht and University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Co-editor of Handbook of Bereavement Research and Practice and Complicated Grief: Scientific Foundations for Health Care ProfessionalsIf you are looking for help in training volunteers for a bereavement service, you will be greatly supported by the content of this book which could help you formulate your sessions and provide guidance along the way. If you are a counsellor, or professional care practitioner, wishing to enhance your understanding of loss and grief as you work with bereaved people you will find much to help you in these pages. There is wisdom and a wealth of good practice here, and I have learnt much along the way from someone who is a good, safe pair of hands. -- From the Foreword by Dodie Graves, counsellor and author of Talking with Bereaved People and Setting Up and Facilitating Bereavement Support GroupsTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The Nature of Grief. 2. Theories of Grief: Historical Perspectives. 3. Attachment Theory: How it Relates to Loss. 4. Counselling Skills: Theory into Practice. 5. Working with People Experiencing a Loss. 6. Families and Grief. 7. Working with Difference. 8. Clinical Assessment in Bereavement Support. 9. Personal and Professional Development. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book provides concise definitions of more than 1000 terms used in the field of counselling. As well as covering theory and practice, the book also includes client concerns and problems which may be helped by counselling, issues of professional and ethical interest to practitioners and clients, and words used in everyday language which have a particular meaning in the counselling context.Trade Review"This clearly written and well-researched text is appropriate both for the specialist...and for the non-specialist." (Reference Reviews, 2005; Vol 19; No. 3)Table of ContentsPreface to the first edition. Preface to the second edition. Acknowledgements. Conventions used. Abbreviations. A note on relevant UK spellings. The dictionary. References.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIt is widely acknowledged that research is an essential component of the counselling and psychotherapy core curriculum. Therapists and all care practitioners not only need to be able to understand and evaluate research literature, but are also increasingly expected to carry out simple practitioner research to monitor their own practice. With its emphasis on practice-based evidence, this book provides a much-needed, reliable and accessible introduction by two trusted and well-known authors. It builds confidence by not only outlining contemporary methodologies in everyday language, but also by explaining how to approach, understand and evaluate a range of published research. Written for complete beginners in the tried and tested, best-selling style of the other books in the "Steps" series, the book covers first principles through to the development of a simple research project. In simple terms "First Steps in Practitioner Research" provides a 'how to understand and do it' resource for students, tutors and practice supervisors with little or no previous experience.Trade ReviewI had the strangest feeling as I started to read the manuscript. Within a few pages I began to ask myself if Pete or Paul had invisibly sat on my shoulder during my classes, taken note of the issues that had confused the students, that they had worried about, struggled with and/or needed to know - and then gone away determined to address all of their questions and concerns - Dr Leonie Sugarman, Reader in Applied Psychology, University of Cumbria A uniquely valuable resource for students in the field of counselling and the helping professions. Succinct, comprehensive and highly accessible, it provides a wonderful support for those taking the first steps towards conducting, and understanding, research. Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling, University of Strathclyde - this is the book I have been waiting for...a user-friendly book on research which is specific to the helping professions. I am delighted to see it in print. Rosemary Smith, Moray College - a no nonsense, practical and intelligent guide through the key issues involved in undertaking research - It is jam packed with valuable information and provides clear explanations of a wide range of methodologies and perspectives - all presented in an accessible way. The sections on understanding statistics are especially clear and will prove incredibly useful to practitioners who may find quantitative research daunting. Dr. Helen Spandler, Senior Research Fellow, University of Central Lancashire - the whole point is to entertain, draw in, seduce, or somehow lure nervous counselling students into the whole research thing. Robert Elliot, Professor of Counselling at Strathclyde University, Past President of the Society for Psychotherapy Research Practitioners conducting psychotherapy and counselling gain unique perspectives as they work with people confronting and overcoming obstacles that life has placed in their paths. A puzzle is how practitioners can convey their perspectives systematically to others. In this volume, two acknowledged leaders in the field, Pete Sanders and Paul Wilkins, point the way. They are accomplished writers who know their audience as well as their craft - Sanders and Wilkins do not avoid complexity, but they explain complex concepts plainly, pointing out which ideas are essential for beginners and which can be left for later. Jargon is demystified. Bill Stiles, Miami University, Editor of Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies and Past President of the Society for Psychotherapy ResearchTable of ContentsWhat is research and why bother? Quantity versus Quality Asking Questions Measuring Things Using Numbers to Describe Things Quantitative Research Methods Approaching Qualitative Research Collecting Stories Understanding Contemporary Psychotherapy Research Methodology Understanding Contemporary Psychotherapy Research Reports Getting Started On Your Own Research - and Telling Other What You Found Doing Research Ethically

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis theoretical but highly accessible book helps develop understanding about the philosophy of recovery, what the supporting evidence is and how workers and managers can apply this in a more recovery friendly way as well as what they can do to assess and evidence these changes. It will examine evidence from a number of international recovery studies and examples of successes in the UK where established recovery communities and groups, some peer projects and some services that have changed their philosophy to a recovery-oriented one. Topics include: mutual aid and the history of the addiction recovery movement recovery and treatment recovery and public policy analysis of 'mature' recovery systems in England what works in recovery in the UK what now?

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat potential does psychotherapy have for mediating the impact of childhood developmental trauma on adult life?Combining knowledge from trauma-focused work, understandings of the developmental brain and the neurodynamics of psychotherapy, the authors explain how good care and poor care in childhood influence adulthood. They provide scientific background to deepen understanding of childhood developmental trauma. They introduce principles of therapeutic change and how and why mind-body and brain-based approaches are so effective in the treatment of developmental trauma. The book focuses in particular on Pesso Boyden System Psychotherapy (PBSP) which uniquely combines and integrates key processes of mind-body work that can facilitate positive change in adult survivors of childhood maltreatment. Through client stories Petra Winnette and Jonathan Baylin describe the clinical application of PBSP and the underlying neuropsychological concepts upon which it is based. Working with Traumatic Memories to Heal Adults with Unresolved Childhood Trauma has applications relevant to psychotherapists, psychologists and psychiatrists working with clients who have experienced trauma.Trade ReviewFor those interested in learning more about Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor Therapy (PBSP) and its use in the treatment of individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, Working with Traumatic Memories to Heal Adults with Unresolved Childhood Trauma by Petra Winnette and Jonathan Baylin was written for you. Winnette was a student of Albert Pesso and her description of the therapeutic content, interventions, and process of PBSP, along with four detailed case studies of this use of this treatment model, demonstrate clearly how and why this mind-body method of psychotherapy is widely considered to be very effective in treating unresolved trauma. Winnette also traces the roots of PBSP to attachment theory and research along with our developing knowledge of developmental trauma, while Baylin describes in an understandable and thorough manner a neurobiological understanding of why PBSP is likely to be effective treatment model for trauma resolution, new learning and integration. Along with learning the basics of PBSP, the reader is also likely to understand ways in which the PBSP therapeutic process and specific interventions are likely to positively contribute to the effectiveness of their current practice in providing treatment for traumatized adults. -- Daniel Hughes, Ph.D., Founder of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and President of DDPIThis is the book we have been waiting for! It is unique in integrating the neuroscience of early development, attachment theory and an intriguing therapeutic approach, Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor (PBSP). The theorectical perspective and insightful case studies of adults with unresolved childhood trauma may well change one's mind about the possibilities in psychotherapy. A great achievement! -- Michal Goetz, MD, Ph.D., Child Psychiatrist, Charles University in PragueTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Background. 1. When Things Go Right. 2. When Things Go Wrong. 3. Children, Adults and Therapeutic Change. Part 2: Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor as a Therapeutic System. 4. PBSP. Part 3: PBSP Client Case Studies. 5. Emma, The Lady With a Bowl of Cold Water. 6. Anthony, The Young Man Who Jumped. 7. Rebecca, The Lady With a Wrong Ring. 8. Silvester, The Man Who Changed Everything. 9. Epilogue. Appendix. References.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHappily married to her husband with Asperger Syndrome for 25 years, Ashley Stanford is an expert on how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect a relationship and her bestselling book has helped thousands of couples.Brought fully up to date, this second edition clarifies the new DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and explains how, without a solid awareness of the condition, ASD behaviors can easily be misinterpreted. Stanford's book provides a wealth of strategies for living with the more uncompromising aspects of ASD, pointing out that ASD also brings enormous strengths to a relationship. It shows how understanding the intentions, motivations and reasoning behind ASD behaviors can lead to better communication, relief of tension, and ultimately to a happier, more mutually fulfilling relationship.Trade ReviewI cannot possibly make a list of all the things Ashley's book covers. There are too many! Good idea, after well-researched concept, followed by illustrative example and elaborated suggestions - pile one on top of the other until a tower strong and solid enough to withstand all sorts of interpersonal uproar stands smack bang in front of the reader.This book is a keeper. A must-have. It is the very book I would hand any adult involved in a relationship affected by Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). It really is that good. -- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be NormalI read Ms. Stanford's book some years ago as a graduate student training to be a Couples' Counselor. Now updated, she has created an insightful guide on the broad range of the Autism Spectrum as described in DSM-5. Based on numerous stories about Asperger's and long-term relationships, this book continues to serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, adults with AS and their partners alike. -- Eva Mendes, Couples' Counselor and Asperger/Autism SpecialistChock full of illustrative examples and suggestions backed by solid research, this book fills a yawning gap in the literature of understanding what goes into success in long-term relationships for individuals with Asperger Syndrome. Even more so with the 2nd edition, this important resource is a must read for anyone involved with or supporting a person on the autism spectrum to achieve a deep, meaningful, and loving relationship. -- Stephen M. Shore, EdD, internationally-known educator, author, consultant, and presenter on issues related to the autism spectrumHaving read Ashley Stanford's first edition of this book, I am pleased that she has maintained her encouraging and positive outlook. A really refreshing and well-structured read that will offer hope to all who are in a relationship with a partner who is on the spectrum. It is a book I would recommend to anyone who wishes to increase their understanding of Asperger Syndrome (ASD level one) and relationships. -- Maxine Aston, MSc, consultant, trainer and author of several books on Asperger syndrome and relationshipsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey. Preface. 1. One Day I Woke Up. 2. What Does Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Look Like in an Adult? 3. The Full Realization. 4. Diagnostic Criteria A - Persistent Deficits in Social Communication and Interaction. What it May Look Like: Social Reciprocity. What it May Look Like: Emotional Reciprocity. What it May Look Like: Sharing Interests. What it May Look Like: Failure to Initiate or Respond to Social Interactions. What it May Look Like: Eye Contact. What it May Look Like: Body Language. What it May Look Like: Gestures. What it May Look Like: Facial Expression. What it May Look Like: Relationships. What it May Look Like: Sharing Enjoyment. 5. Diagnostic Criteria B - Restricted, Repetitive Patterns of Behavior. What it May Look Like: Repetitive Movements. What it May Look Like: Routines. What it May Look Like: Fixated Interest. What it May Look Like: Sensory Dysfunction. 6. Diagnostic Criteria C - Symptoms Must Be Present in Early Development. What it May Look Like: Language through the Lifespan. 7. Diagnostic Criteria D - Clinically Significant Impairment in Social, Occupational, or Other Functioning. What it May Look Like: Social. What it May Look Like: Occupational. 8. Diagnostic Criteria E - Not Better Explained by Intellectual Disability. What it May Look Like: Cognitive Development. What it May Look Like: Self-Help Skills/Adaptive Behavior. 9. The ASD-Linked Long-Term Relationship. 10. Help! Where to Look. Epilogue. Glossary. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTherapeutic photography is an increasingly popular approach for increasing self-esteem, resilience and self-reliance in a wide range of people, including those with dementia, autism or mental health problems, school children and offenders. This book provides practical guidance on delivering therapeutic photography interventions and introduces the theory underpinning the approach.Each chapter describes a different element of therapeutic photography, including storytelling through photographs to discuss relationships and the use of self-portraits and selfies to explore identity. Exercises, reflection points and examples are provided throughout and a detailed case study shows the approaches described in the book used with a group of young adults on the autism spectrum. An adaptable programme is also included in the appendix.Table of Contents1. What is Therapeutic Photography? 2. How can this be used in practice? 3. Advantages and challenges. 4. Using photography to explore self-image. 5. Using photography to explore relationships. 6. Using photography to express emotions and attachments. 7. Using photography to explore change. 8. Using photography to explore narratives and perspectives. 9. Using photography to make changes to society. 10. Adults with autism - a case study. 11. Voices from practice. Appendix.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSolution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques provides a concise and jargon-free guide to the thinking and practice of this exciting approach, which enables people to make changes in their lives quickly and effectively. It covers: The history and background to solution focused practice The philosophical underpinnings of the approach Techniques and practices Specific applications to work with children and adolescents, (including school-based work) families, and adults How to deal with difficult situations Organisational applications including supervision, coaching and leadership. Frequently asked questions This book is an invaluable resource for all therapists and counsellors, whether in training or practice. It will also be essential for any professional whose job it is to help people make changes in their lives, and will therefore be of interest to social workers, probation officers, psychiatric staff, doctors, and teachers, as well as those working in organisations as coaches and managers.Trade Review"This book is a small treasure... By using short, easy-to-read chapters, the book explains their approach and covers some difficult ground in an approachable style... written as it is by three mature practitioners who first met the approach when it was a "new kid on the block", provides systemic practitioners with an opportunity to look again at an approach which is still very much around, well supported by evidence, appreciated by clients and now, as the authors might agree, also at a stage of significant maturity. We recommend it." - John Wheeler and Alex Millham, Context, October 2012"“Do what works” is a basic SFBT rule. Were Steve and Insoo still with us, I am sure they would be very happy to see what their “students” have produced. Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques is a clear exposition that embraces and builds on the original SFBT model. It also honors teachers, both de Shazer and Berg, and ultimately their clients, by applying de Shazer’s well- known Ockham ’s razor to explore and describe what is really essential for change to occur. To illustrate the principle: When someone once wrote the words “simplify, simplify, simplify” to describe SFBT’s minimalistic approach, de Shazer famously scratched out two of the words! Along with de Shazer’s 1985 Keys and 1988 Clues and Berg’s 1994 Family-Based Services, this book ranks at the top. As a place to start or as an elegant refresher, I enthusiastically recommend it!" - Michael F. Hoyt, Ph.D, Newsletter of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, 2012, p. 24 VOL. 32, NO. 3 The Milton "This book is a small treasure... By using short, easy-to-read chapters, the book explains their approach and covers some difficult ground in an approachable style... written as it is by three mature practitioners who first met the approach when it was a "new kid on the block", provides systemic practitioners with an opportunity to look again at an approach which is still very much around, well supported by evidence, appreciated by clients and now, as the authors might agree, also at a stage of significant maturity. We recommend it." - John Wheeler and Alex Millham, Context, October 2012Table of ContentsPart I: Background. What is Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)? The Origins of SFBT (1): Milton Erickson. Origins (2): Family Therapy and the Brief Therapy Center at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto. Origins (3): The Brief Family Therapy Center (BFTC) in Milwaukee and the Birth of a New Approach. BFTC: The First Phase. BFTC: The Second Phase. SFBT Today. Philosophical Underpinnings: Constructivism. Philosophical Underpinnings: Wittgenstein, Language And Social Constructionism. Assumptions in SFBT. The Client-Therapist Relationship. The Evidence that SFBT Works. How Brief is Brief? Summary: The Structure of Solution Focused Sessions Part II: Features Of Solution Focused Interviewing. Ideas About Therapeutic Conversation. Choosing the Next Question. Acknowledgment and Possibility. Compliments. Deciding Who to Meet With Part III: Getting Started. Problem-Free Talk. Identifying Resources. Listening With a Constructive Ear: What The Client Can Do, Not What They Can’t. Constructive Histories. Pre-Meeting Change Part IV: Establishing A Contract. Finding Out the Client’s Best Hopes From the Work. The ‘Contract’: A Joint Project. The Difference Between Outcome and Process. The ‘Great Instead’. When the Client’s Hope is Beyond the Therapist’s Remit. When the Client Has Been Sent. Building a Contract With Young People. When the Client Says "Don’t Know". When the Client’s Hopes Appear To Be Unrealistic. What if There is a Situation of Risk? When The Practitioner is a Gatekeeper to a Resource. What if We Fail to Develop a Joint Project? Part V: The Client’s Preferred Future. Preferred Futures: The Tomorrow Question. Distant Futures. Qualities of Well-Described Futures: The Client’s Perspective. Qualities of Well-Described Futures: Other Person Perspectives. Broadening and Detailing Part VI: When Has it Already Happened? Instances of Success. Exceptions. Instances of the Future Already Happening. Lists. No Instances, No Exceptions Part VII: Measuring Progress: Using Scale Questions. Scale Questions: The Evaluation of Progress. Designating The ‘0’ on the Scale. Different Scales. Successes in the Past. What is Good Enough? Moving Up the Scale. Signs or Steps. What if the Client Says They are at ‘0’? When the Client’s Rating Seems Unrealistic Part VIII: Coping Questions: When Times Are Tough. Handling Difficult Situations, Including Bereavement. Stopping Things From Getting Worse. Part IX: Ending Sessions. Thinking Pause. Acknowledgments and Appreciations. Making Suggestions. Making the Next Appointment Part X: Conducting Follow Up Sessions. What Is Better? Amplifying the Progress Made. Strategy Questions. Identity Questions. When the Client Says Things Are the Same. When the Client Says Things Are Worse Part XI: Ending the Work. Maintaining Progress. What if There is No Progress? Part XII: Assessment and Safeguarding. Assessment. Safeguarding Part XIII: Children, Families, Schools and Groupwork. Children. Adolescents. Family Work. Scales in Family Work. Couples Work. in the School. Schools: Individual Work. Schools: The WOWW Project. Groupwork Part XIV: Work With Adults. Homelessness. Alzheimer’s. Clients With Learning Difficulties. Substance Misuse. Mental Health. Trauma and Abuse Part XV Supervision, Coaching and Organisational Applications. Supervision. Team Supervision. Coaching. Mentoring. Team Coaching. Leadership Part XVI Frequently Asked Questions. Isn’t it Just a Positive Approach? Isn’t it Just Papering Over the Cracks? It Doesn’t Deal With Emotions. Isn’t SFBT Just a Strengths-Based Approach? What Account Does it Take Of Culture? Isn’t it Just a Form of Problem-Solving? It’s a Formulaic Approach Can it be Used With Other Approaches? Self-Help SFBT.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe loss of a loved one can be very painful, with the mourner losing an important source of safety, connection, and life balance. Even when uncomplicated, bereavement can have a significant impact on the mourner. Traumatic circumstances can intensify the grief and complicate the mourning process. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, an evidenced based treatment for trauma, can help process the trauma of the loss and the obstacles that interfere with the grief and mourning process. In this book, Roger M. Solomon guides the EDMR therapist through the treatment process by understanding grief reactions and the mourning process, providing an overall model of EMDR treatment for grief and mourning, and highlighting how EMDR can help a mourner experience a positive sense of connection through heartfelt, meaningful memories.The author presents an integrative model for EMDR therapy treatment based on the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP), which guides EMDR therapy. Several models of grief and mourning that inform EMDR treatment and a discussion of the eight phases and three prongs (past, present, and future) of EMDR therapy are presented, with many case examples including transcripts of sessions, to illustrate treatment principles and clinical teaching points.A scripted protocol summary to assist the clinician in applying the therapeutic framework presented in this text is available at www.oup.co.uk/companion/Solomon .Table of ContentsForeword My Journey with EMDR Therapy Introduction Section 1: EMDR Therapy, and Grief and Mourning 1: EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning 2: Grief and Mourning 3: Impact of Loss: Internal and Interpersonal Changes 4: Traumatic Bereavement 5: Complicated Grief and Mourning Section 2 Grief and Mourning Frameworks 6: Attachment Theory 7: Models of Grief: Continuing Bonds Theory 8: The Dual Process Model of Grief 9: The "R" Processes of Mourning Section 3 EMDR Therapy Integrative Treatment Model 10: Comprehensive Model for EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning 11: Three-Pronged Protocol: First Prong - Past Memories 12: Three-Pronged Protocol: Second and Third Prong - Present Triggers and Future Template Section 4 Eight Phases of EMDR Therapy 13: Phase 1: History Taking and Treatment Planning 14: Phase 2: Preparation and Stabilization 15: Introduction to Reprocessing Phases 16: Phase 3: Target Assessment 17: Phase 4: Desensitzation 18: Phases 5-8: Installation, Body Scan, Closure, and Reevaluation 19: Roger Solomon, Onno van der Hart, and Kathy Martin: Grief and Mourning with Complex Trauma and Trauma-Generated Dissociation of the Personality 20: Closing Thoughts Appendix 1: EMDR Therapy Treatment of Grief and Mourning with Death Due to COVID-19 Appendix 2: Transcripts of Sessions Appendix 3: Psychological First Aid Appendix 4: EMDR PROTOCOL FOR RECENT CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND ONGOING TRAUMATIC STRESS (EMDR-PRECI) AND EMDR RECENT EVENT PROTOCOL (R-TEP) Appendix 5: Additional Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisCouples where one or both partners are autistic may face unique challenges in the therapy room. Written by world-leading autism experts Tony Attwood and Maxine Aston, this book provides everything you need to know to address the knowledge gap between standard relationship counselling and therapy for neurodiverse couples.

Read more less

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

Read more less

Book SynopsisAn up-to-date guide to the practice of contemporary Schema Therapy. This book provides a practical, informative, and relevant psychotherapeutic approach and presents powerful techniques and cutting-edge developments of the model with step-by-step guidance and clinical examples. Highly relevant both to students and experienced practitioners.Trade Review'Besides being a very practical handbook covering all fields of Schema therapy in great detail and in a very structured way, this book has some 'unique selling points': an updated and critical view on the model, a comprehensive overview about the latest research, a detailed description on the spectrum of overcontrolling coping modes. Another strength are the concise instructions on how to build up Healthy Adult mode and how to deal with all kinds of interfering coping modes challenging the therapist - including verbal transcripts - and how to manage the therapy over the course of time. According to their fields of expertise, the authors address specific disorders not sufficiently addressed before in comparable books on chronic depression and anxiety, eating disorders, complex trauma and dissociation and forensic clients. All together a significant and helpful guide for beginners and experienced colleagues. Definitely worth reading!' Eckhard Roediger, M.D., Director, Frankfurt Schema Therapy Institute Germany'Complete with the classic theoretical concepts, guiding principles, and effective strategies founded in schema therapy, this book is a comprehensive and practical resource, that also offers the most up-to-date, beautifully nuanced, and thoughtfully illustrated elements of this science-supported model in theory and practice. It provides the wisdom, the data, and the guiding navigational tools - making it one of the most valuable contributions to clinical practitioners, across the globe. Informed by the work of Dr. Jeffrey Young and presented by some of the most talented and experienced schema therapy practitioners and educators, it offers a robust and relevant understanding of schema theory, supported science, and applications of schema therapy strategies with some of the most challenging treatment populations. Hats off to my esteemed colleagues! I am so pleased to confidently recommend - this essential resource for your clinical library.' Wendy Behary, Past-President, International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST), Author, Disarming the Narcissist'This book, based on a comprehensive and up-to-date review of research on schema therapy, offers practical guidance and suggestions about the subtleties of the assessment and therapy process. Useful clinical examples in the form of short vignettes and longer summaries bring the details of the practice to life. The book's approach, at the same time practical, and reflective of the complexities involved, is continued in the comprehensive coverage of the range of interventions that are central to schema therapy in practice. Because of its depth and sophistication, this is a book that will be valuable not only for those at the early stages of development as schema therapists, but also for experienced schema therapists, supervisors and trainers.' David Edwards, Professor of Psychology, Rhodes University South AfricaTable of ContentsPart I. Overview of the Schema Therapy Model: 1. From core emotional needs, to schemas, coping styles and schema modes: the conceptual model of schema therapy; 2. Research support for schema therapy; Part II. The Model of Schema Therapy into Practice: 3. Schema therapy assessment; 4. Case conceptualization and mode mapping in schema therapy; 5. Envisioning the road ahead: a model for the course of schema therapy; 6. Intervention strategies for schema healing 1: limited reparenting; 7. Intervention strategies for schema healing 2: cognitive strategies; 8. Intervention strategies for schema healing 3: experiential techniques; 9. Intervention strategies for schema healing 4: behavioural-pattern breaking techniques; 10. Building connection to healthy modes: the healthy adult and happy child modes; 11. Bypassing maladaptive coping modes and working with roadblocks to change; 12. Preparing for termination and the end-phase of schema therapy; Part III. Application and Adaptations for Mental Health Presentations: 13. Schema therapy for chronic depression and anxiety disorders; 14. Working with complex trauma and dissociation in schema therapy; 15. Schema therapy for eating disorders; Part IV. Application of Schema Therapy in Different Populations and Settings: 16. Schema therapy for forensic populations; 17. Group schema therapy; 18. Schema therapy for the schema therapist: improving therapist wellbeing and enhancing client outcomes through the awareness and healing of therapist schemas; 19. Supervision and the supervisory relationship in schema therapy; 20. Schema therapy in the online world; Epilogue: continuing the journey afterword from Jeffery Young, Ph.D., founder of schema therapy; Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisProviding advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism.By including chapters on gender diversity basics, neuroqueer trauma and how to support neuroqueer individuals, this book sets out strategies for creating more effective support that takes into account the unique experiences of trans people on the spectrum. Written by a therapist who identifies as neuroqueer, this book is the perfect companion for professionals who want to increase their knowledge of the experiences and needs of their trans autistic clients.Trade ReviewThis concise, appropriate, necessary book offers explanations, answers and research for understanding gender differences journeyed by autistic, neurodiverse individuals. I cannot stress enough the importance of this book! -- Dr. Wenn Lawson (PhD), CPsych, BPSs, AFBPSs, MAPsFor those new to the field and those who already know so much, you will all discover so much more to learn in Finn Gratton's brilliant and comprehensive book taking us on a journey alongside trans autistic people, in their everyday lives and in the offices of the professionals there to help them. Gratton reminds us throughout Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults that as we learn, it is the trans autistic people who will be our teachers in both their neuro- and gender diversity. -- Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D., Director of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Gender Center, University of California San Francisco Author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender MadeGratton opens readers' eyes and hearts to the experiences and realities of neuroqueer individuals. Brimming with practical resources and strategies, a true gem and essential reading for families and professionals willing to take action to make the world a more welcoming place for trans autistic youth and adults. -- Katherine A. Kuvalanka, Ph.D., Department of Family Science and Social Work, Miami UniversityTable of Contents1. Autistic and Transgender. 2. Recognizing an Autistic Transgender Person. 3. The Inside Experience of Being Trans and Autistic. 4. Working with Trauma and Minority Stress. 5. Working with Connection, Attachment and Relationships. 6. Working with Families. 7. Health Care Issues. 8. Navigating the Cisgender Neurotypical World. 9. Crisis Interventions and Preparing for Crises. 10. Looking Forward.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA comprehensive handbook for counsellors and therapists working with victims of child abuse - using Parks Inner Child Therapy. Developed by Penny Parks, based on her own experience of recovering from childhood abuse, Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT) is a flexibly structured approach to inner child work, which works through the 'today' adult to assist resolution of trauma within the 'past' child. Developed specifically for counsellors treating patients using aspects of the PICT method, this guide covers: - The effects of childhood trauma - PICT steps for identifying and changing mistaken beliefs - Sample material and guidelines for use - Dealing with anger and guilt - The four basic Therapy Blocks Widely used by counsellors to help people recover from sexual, physical and emotional abuse during childhood, this is a valuable reference for trained professionals overseeing recovery, as well as a useful guide as part of a self-help programme.Trade ReviewGently producing profound, rapid and lasting change -- mindsite.co.ukHow to achieve resolution without disclosure * Mental Health Today *

Read more less

Book SynopsisStuck in a Role illustrates how adolescents, especially those who have experienced developmental trauma, can become âœstuckâ in protective roles that can distance them from their authentic selves, and how the ENACT Drama Therapy Method can help them break free from these confining roles.Using innovative methods of dramatic play, improvisation, and finely honed methods of communication, Feldman shares her unique method of drama therapy, developed over more than 30 years working in the NYC school system, as well as her moving and inspiring case histories.This book will support all professionals working with children and adolescents, including creative arts educators and therapists, psychotherapists, school counselors, parent coordinators, and teachers and illustrates how to help teens learn crucial coping and relationship skills moving them towards new and productive ways of being. Through compelling case histories based on Feldmanâs work with thousands of hard-to

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders reviews and advances this innovative and increasingly popular scheme for diagnosing and evaluating personality disorders. The authors identify the multiple clinical, theoretical, and research paradigms that co-exist in the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) and show how the model can aid the practicing mental health professional in evaluating and treating patients as well as its importance in stimulating research and theoretical understanding of this domain. This work explores and summarizes methods of personality assessment and psychiatric evaluation, research findings, and clinical applications of the AMPD, highlighting its usefulness to clinical teaching and supervision, forensic application, and current research. It is a go-to reference for experienced professionals and researchers, those who wish to learn this new diagnostic system, and for clinicians in training. Trade Review"This book is highly recommended for everyone interested in the diagnostics of personality pathology and the implementation in clinical practice of the DSM-5 alternative model for personality disorders in particular. It is edited and written by an outstanding selection of practitioners and academics showing how the DSM-5 trait model can support and advance clinicians’ work."Filip De Fruyt, professor of differential psychology and personality assessment, Ghent University, Belgium This proposed book is likely to attract the interest of every thinking psychologist who is involved with personality assessment, whether as a teacher, researcher or practitioner and a recommended reading in courses related to personality assessment—which are an integral part of all graduate programs in clinical psychology. At the professional level, this book is likely to be highly praised in the assessment community, widely read, and frequently referenced in the literature. Irving Weiner, Professor, South Florida UniversityThe idea of a more comprehensive view of personality and enhancing the understanding of the concept of personality is quite valuable. I think the book is worthy of publication. It can provide much needed education and understanding about the concept of personality within a more current and forward context. Hadas Pade, Alliant University.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Contributors Chapter 1 Construct and Paradigm in the DSM-5 Alternative Model for 1Personality Disorders Chapter 2 Paradigms of Personality Assessment and Level of 61 Personality Functioning (Criterion A) in the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders Chapter 3 Criterion B of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders 74 and the Interpersonal, Multivariate, and Empirical Paradigms of Personality Assessment Chapter 4 Research and Assessment with the DSM-5 Alternative 96 Model for Personality Disorders Chapter 5 Clinical Utility and Application of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for 116Personality Disorders Chapter 6 DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders Descriptions of 176 Three Well-Known Cases Chapter 7 DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders Descriptions of Three 193 Well-Known Literary Characters Chapter 8 The DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders 226 in Assessment, Treatment Planning, and Clinical Supervision Chapter 9 Forensic Applications of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for 257 Personality Disorders and Case Illustration Chapter 10 Concluding Comments: The Value of the DSM-5 Alternative Model 273 for Personality Disorders for Personality Disorder Diagnosis Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisNavigating the "neurotypical" world with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism (AS/HFA) can be extremely stressful. But by understanding the specific ways your brain works differently--and how to tap into your personal strengths--you can greatly enhance your well-being. In this wise and practical book, experienced therapist Valerie L. Gaus helps you identify goals that will make your life better and take concrete steps to achieve them. Grounded in psychological science, the techniques in this book help you: *Learn the unspoken rules of social situations. *Improve your communication skills. *Get organized at home and at work. *Manage anxiety and depression. *Strengthen your relationships with family and friends. *Live more successfully on your own or with others. A wealth of stories, questionnaires, worksheets, and concrete examples help you find personalized solutions to problems you are likely to encounter. You can download and print additional copies of the worksheets for repeated use. Of special note, the Introduction was updated in 2017 with the latest information on how autism spectrum disorder is defined in DSM-5. Finally, a compassionate, knowledgeable, positive guide to living well on the spectrum. Mental health professionals, see also the author's Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition.Trade ReviewAs an Aspie, I found this an excellent and readable guide. The book gives readers a better understanding of their social, intellectual, and physical strengths and weaknesses, and provides strategies for improving communication and social skills. It includes helpful techniques for choosing goals and setting course toward them. Kudos to Dr. Gaus for creating this manual--I hope it will be much read.--Eric Schissel, Ithaca, New York Dr. Gaus presents her ideas clearly and effectively and makes terrific use of practical examples. She offers great ideas to help those on the spectrum decrease stress and maximize their progress toward life goals by understanding, fully utilizing, and celebrating their special qualities.--Gary B. Mesibov, PhD, coauthor of Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning AutismA marvelous book with extremely helpful and practical advice. This book will be of tremendous help to individuals with AS/HFA.--Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism; Child Study Center, Yale UniversityValerie Gaus offers readers on the autism spectrum a positive, powerful plan for living life to the fullest. Presenting autism as a different rather than a disordered way of being, Dr. Gaus personally guides readers toward self-discovery and then shows practical ways to address challenges. As a person on the spectrum, I find Dr. Gaus’s examples, ideas, and approaches ring true with my own life experiences....More than just a 'must read'; this book is a 'must experience' for everyone on the autism spectrum, as well as those who support them.—from the Foreword by Stephen Shore, author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome- On a daily basis, adults on the spectrum face stressful, frustrating, and sometimes debilitating roadblocks that most neurotypical individuals don't appreciate or understand. Author Valerie Gaus, a psychologist who has been immersed in working with spectrum adults for more than 15 years, 'gets it.' Her newest book...is a straight-talking roadmap that will provide both wind and rudder to help adults navigate daily life and meet long-term goals. Filled with practical strategies to minimize stress and maximize progress toward individual goals, this book exudes an unwavering strength-based, can-do attitude. Dr. Gaus reinterprets what could be considered deficits and weaknesses of AS/HFA into distinctive strengths that can be used to one's advantage throughout life. She infuses this attitude with candor and sensitivity...She combines an uncanny understanding of the challenges ASD presents with an array of practical, problem-solving tactics. What's different about this book is the methodical, concrete way she helps the spectrum adult assess his or her current way of thinking and functioning, recognize the patterns that are interfering with personal and professional success, and then create a customized step-by-step personal solution plan. Living Well is a powerful guide for achieving well-being in all areas of life. --Autism Asperger's Digest, 03/17/2011ƒƒ Dr. Gaus presents her ideas clearly and effectively and makes terrific use of practical examples. She offers great ideas to help those on the spectrum decrease stress and maximize their progress toward life goals by understanding, fully utilizing, and celebrating their special qualities. -Gary B. Mesibov, PhD, coauthor of Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High --Functioning Autism, 03/17/2011ƒƒ Gaus directly targets what adults and young adults with AS/HFA struggle with daily. Worksheets written in plain language will assist readers in discovering problem areas, strengths, goals, and more; recommended for ASD patients and their families. --Library Journal, 03/03/2011ƒƒDr. Valerie L. Gaus delivers on her intent to make a user-friendly guidebook to assist with the challenges common to individuals on the autism spectrum. She directs the reader to turn such challenges into accompanying strengths in order to cope with activities of daily living....This book can be described as practical. While it is best used with high-functioning older adolescent and young adult populations, it is very easy to read and can be assigned as homework for the client to work through on his or her own. Accompanying graphics, parallel language structure, and organization reinforce concepts throughout the book....A valuable resource. If used as a reference, especially the first section can be extremely helpful in better understanding, operationalizing, and reframing the deficit areas often associated with individuals on the spectrum.--School Social Work Journal, 10/16/2013ƒƒ“If I was asked to define Living Well on the Spectrum in one word, the first one that comes to mind is: Pragmatic….Unlike some other books and material available, this book specifically address and opens up a dialogue on the issue of quality of life and the difference between being alive and living….The pragmatic approach within this book is commendable and most certainly one that is off the beaten path.”--Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 01/16/2014Table of ContentsForeword, Stephen Shore Introduction. How to Get the Most Out of This Book I. Life on the Spectrum 1. A Typical Day in Your Life: Problems and Solutions 2. A Unique Brain: How Thinking Differences Can Affect Your Daily Life 3. How Social Differences Can Be Vulnerabilities and Strengths 4. The Role of Your Emotional Differences 5. How Sensory and Movement Differences Can Affect Your Interactions with Your Environment II. Positive Solutions for a Quality Life 6. Positive Solutions: Your Bag of Tricks 7. At Home 8. At Work 9. At School 10. In the Community 11. Building Friendships 12. Dating, Sex, and Marriage 13. Health 14. Putting Yourself in Charge of Your Life and Finding Help When You Need It Appendix: Problem-Solving Worksheet Resources

Read more less

Book SynopsisSupervision provides a positive space for compassion, inquiry, reflection, and above all development. The chapters in this book are written from a wide range of perspectives, all of which take a practical approach to supervision and show how transformative it can be when approached in the right way.Contributions range from explorations of supervision as a journey of life-long learning and its place at the heart of practice to chapters on faith, transformation, dealing with feelings, and working with asylum seekers and refugees. The multidisciplinary approach covers much ground not previously touched upon, and every contribution demonstrates just how powerful and transformational passionate supervision has the potential to be.This book will be an invaluable resource for anyone working in the helping professions, for whom supervision is an integral part of their work.Trade ReviewAlthough none of the essays are of direct relevance to ministers, the underlying challenge for ministers is how much richer ministry could become if supervision were to become the norm for us. -- Ministry Today UKI recognise the truth of these essays in the depth of the clinical supervision which I have received in recent years. For anyone who is considering entering such a relationship to support his or her ministry, this book offers a variety of voices articulating a vision of supervision which is both human and divine. An MD of a large financial firm recently summed up his own experience of professional supervision: "This work is really all about Love." -- Church Timesthis is a text for those who want a wider view on supervision, delivered in non-academic readable chunks, albeit with adequate references after each chapter, I can't imagine anyone finding nothing of value. Most is pure transformative gold. -- Counselling, Children and Young PeopleIf you want to know about these more spiritual approaches, and how they apply to supervision, this is the book for you. It is very charmingly written, and quite inspiring (...) It would challenge anyone who had a more stereotyped view of supervision -- ACPNL MagazineI suggest that this book would be useful to supervisors in particular, and would recommend individual chapters to the professional within any field, including healthcare, who wishes to see organisational change with and openness to exploring how supervision may facilitate this. -- HCPJRobin Sholet has a knack for inviting authors with original contributions to make. These 10 authors offer an interesting, collegial take on the fashionable topic of transformational learning (TL), which is enabled through relationships, and reviews basic assumptions... Overall, the book addresses a fashionable topic in supervision, in original, practice-based, engagingly readable and varied ways. It would be of interest to experience practitioners, most probably those also curious about the relationship of personal to professional development, and the impact of the organisational context for work. -- Therapy TodayTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Supervision: A Journey of Life-Long Learning. Michael Carroll. 2. "It's at the Heart of our Practice at the Family Nurse Partnership." Ann Rowe. 3. Finding "Ariel". A Small Enterprise Learns to Navigate the Storm of Change. Richard Olivier. 4. "If you want to go faster, go alone. If you want to go further, go together." Work as Transformation through Supervision. Joan Wilmot. 5. The Tapestry of my Approach to Transformational Supervision. Fiona Adamson. 6. Supervision through conversation; being seen, being real. Interview with Alan Rodgers by Robin Shohet. 7. Supervising Psychotherapists who work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees: A Space to Reflect where Feelings are Unbearable. Judy Ryde. 8. Reflections on Learning in Supervision. Mary Creaner. 9. Resistance is a Natural Path. An Alternative Perspective on Transformation. Christina Breene. 10. Fear and Stepping Forward Anyway. My Journey to and with The Interfaith Seminary. Nicola Coombe. 11. Another way of knowing. Emptying our Minds and Undoing Projections: A Life Skill. Interview with Robin Shohet by Christina Breene. The Contributors. Subject Index. Author Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn a magical underwater forest lived a colourful and loveable Octopus called Ollie, who loved swimming with his friends and spending time with his mum and dad, Orla and Orson the Octopuses. Until one day, Orla started to get very sick. The doctors did everything they could to help her, but very sadly, Orla died. Ollie had so many thoughts and feelings spinning around in his head, and his heart was hurting. This activity book has been developed by expert child Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Karen Treisman. The first part of the book is a colourful illustrated therapeutic story about Ollie the Octopus, with a focus on Ollie making sense of and processing the loss of his mum, Orla. This is followed by a wealth of creative activities and colourful photocopiable worksheets for children and the people supporting them to explore aspects of loss, grief, death, and bereavement, and how to find ways to understand and cope with them.The final section of the book is full of advice and practical strategies for parents, carers, and professionals on how to help children aged 5-10 to begin to understand the complex and multi-layered feelings surrounding loss and bereavement, and what they can do to help navigate them through their grief journey.This activity book is complemented by a standalone picture book of Ollie's story, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Ollie the Octopus, ISBN 9781839970238).

Read more less

Book SynopsisI could not ignore the tiny spark of hope that whispered to me that there might be someone with whom I could be vulnerable and real, and that this time they might just not let me down...This is the story of Alexia and her therapist Kim, and their three-year therapy journey to begin Alexia's path to recovery. Written from both perspectives, it is a powerful and revealing account of a therapist-client relationship. Together, the authors show the manifold challenges that adult survivors of childhood abuse have to overcome, and offer insight to all therapists on how relational interventions can pave a way to healing.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSince its original publication in 1996, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy has been the definitive guide for couple therapists, supervisors, and students wishing to practice emotionally focused therapy.This cutting-edge third edition addresses recent changes in the field of couple therapy, including updated research results relating to clinical interventions, expanded understandings of emotion regulation, adult attachment and neuroscience, and dynamic EFT applications for a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, and PTSD. Chapters introduce micro-interventions for use in EFT couple sessions, as well as a systematic presentation of a macro set of interventions called the EFT Tango. Clinical examples are included throughout, bringing the in-session process of change alive, and two case chapters offer in-depth commentaries of Stage 1 and Stage 2 EFT sessions.Written by the leading authority on emotionally focused therapy, this third edition is an essential reference on all aspects of EFT and its uses for mental health professionals in the field of couple and marital therapy.Trade Review "Susan Johnson’s 15-year update of emotionally focused couple therapy shows how powerful systematic research can be in developing a great theory. This book is a must read for all therapists."John Gottman, author of 8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love."In this remarkable book, Susan Johnson provides the definitive summary of state-of-the-art practice in what is surely now the most widely disseminated form of couple therapy. The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy not only comprehensively describes how to do emotionally focused couple therapy, but also concisely summarizes the substantial evidence about emotion and attachment upon which this approach is based and the extensive research demonstrating its impact. This significantly revised and expanded new edition of a classic book highlights the many significant advances in this evidence-based approach since its second edition. Speaking in a voice that is accessible and clinically meaningful to couple therapists, beautifully written, and filled with compelling clinical examples, this book should be an essential part of every couple therapist's library."Jay L. Lebow, Ph.D., ABPP, senior scholar and clinical professor, Family Institute at Northwestern, Evanston, IL "Susan M. Johnson’s 15-year update of emotionally focused couple therapy shows how powerful systematic research can be in developing a great theory. This book is a must read for all therapists."John Gottman, author of 8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love."In this remarkable book, Susan M. Johnson provides the definitive summary of state-of-the-art practice in what is surely now the most widely disseminated form of couple therapy. The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy not only comprehensively describes how to do emotionally focused couple therapy, but also concisely summarizes the substantial evidence about emotion and attachment upon which this approach is based and the extensive research demonstrating its impact. This significantly revised and expanded new edition of a classic book highlights the many significant advances in this evidence-based approach since its second edition. Speaking in a voice that is accessible and clinically meaningful to couple therapists, beautifully written, and filled with compelling clinical examples, this book should be an essential part of every couple therapist's library."Jay L. Lebow, Ph.D., ABPP, senior scholar and clinical professor, Family Institute at Northwestern, Evanston, ILTable of Contents1. The Field of Couple Therapy and EFT 2. An Attachment View of Love: The EFT Approach 3. The EFT Theory of Change: Within and Between 4. The Basics of EFT Interventions: Emotions and the Macro-Intervention, the EFT Tango 5. Basic EFT Micro Skills: Experiential and Systemic 6. Assessment: Defining the Dance and Listening to the Music 7. Changing the Music: Toward De-Escalation/Stabilization 8. Deepening Engagement: The Beginning of Stage 2 9. Reaching for Secure Connection 10. The Consolidation of a Secure Base: Stage 3 11. Key Clinical Issues and Solutions: Becoming an EFT Therapist 12. EFFT: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy 13. Relationship Traumas: Addressing Attachment Injuries 14. Live at an EFT Externship: A Stage 1 EFT Session 15. A Stage 2 EFT Session

Read more less

Book SynopsisHave you met the depression gremlin? He's a troublesome creature who likes nothing more than to feed off your low mood. And the more he devours, the bigger he gets and the more sadness you feel. But never fear - starve him of depression-related thoughts, feelings and behaviours and watch him shrink and shrivel away!Part of the award-winning Starve the Gremlin series, this engaging and accessible workbook helps young people aged 10+ to understand their feelings by explaining what depression is, how it develops and the impact it can have on the lives of young people. Based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy and packed with valuable tips and strategies, this workbook also aims to empower the reader to change how they think and act in order to manage their depression. Full of fun and creative activities, Starving the Depression Gremlin can help support and inform wider therapeutic work with young people with depression, and it can be used independently or with a parent or practitioner. It will be of interest to school counsellors, therapists, social workers, youth workers, teaching staff and other professionals working with young people.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. About the Author. Information for Parents and Professionals. Introduction. 1. What is Depression? 2. You're Not on Your Own: Depression in Other Young People. 3. My Depression. 4. The Depression Gremlin: How Depression Occurs. 5. Effects of Depression. 6. Starving the Depression Gremlin: An Introduction to Managing Depression. 7. Starving the Depression Gremlin: Managing Your Thoughts. 8. Starving the Depression Gremlin: Managing Your Behaviours. 9. Depression Dos and Don'ts. 10. Summing Up. Appendices. References.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA clear and comprehensive review of contemporary psychodynamic theory and clinical practice for both novice and experienced therapists. Covering the key applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a range of presentations and guiding the reader through the psychodynamics of staff-client relationships and the development of reflective practice--Trade Review'Unlike psychoanalytic authors whose writing is oriented mainly toward colleagues with extensive analytic training, these contributors intend their chapters to reach audiences that may be new to a psychoanalytic frame of reference, or sceptical of it, or confused by it. Somehow, they have also made the book interesting and clinically relevant to experienced psychoanalytic readers … I know from experience that it is not easy to produce a multi-authored compendium whose final product embodies an overall continuity and integration, and so I am impressed that the authors of this volume have managed that feat. I urge readers of all mental health disciplines, professional involvements, and theoretical orientations to spend time with this worthy and important book. I think you will find it as fascinating and clinically helpful as I did.' Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D., Distinguished Retired Professor, Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found it accessible and informative. The various authors conveyed the principles, practices, research, theories, and history of psychoanalysis in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, even for those such as myself, from outside the field. For clinicians (specialists and generalists alike) understanding the unconscious processes taking place in the consulting room can be invaluable in delivering effective care to our patients, and this book was able to provide insights into this important area.' Dame Clare Gerada, President, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), PRCGP FRCPsych FRCP (Hons)'This excellent book does exactly what it says it will; to be a guide to what psychodynamic psychotherapy is, how to do it well and for whom it works best. For too long, psychodynamic psychotherapy has been plagued by what we now might call 'deep fakes'; first, that the idea that psychological therapists who think this way holds strange and esoteric sets of beliefs about how the mind works, and second, that there is no evidence that treatments based on this paradigm might be helpful. This helpful book outlines why both ideas have been conclusively proved wrong. I have no doubt that the future of psychiatry needs to be psychodynamic, and this book shows why psychodynamic thinking applied to psychiatry not only makes it more interesting, but makes us as psychiatrists more human and more effective.' Gwen Adshead, Consultant forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Broadmoor Hospital, BerkshireTable of ContentsForeword Nancy McWilliams; Preface Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh; Part 1. An Overview of the Model: 1. An Historical Overview of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Allan Beveridge; 2. The Supporting Theory of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh; 3. A Brief Description of the Empirical Basis of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker and Adam Polnay; 4. An Outline of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay; Part 2. The Model of Psychodynamic into Practice: 5. Framing a psychodynamic space Adam Polnay; 6. The Goals of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh; 7. The specific Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay; 8. The overall Structure of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay; 9. Psychological Assessment and Formulation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker; 10. Some Reflections on the Supervisory Process David Bell; Part 3. Application for Mental Health Presentations; Applications of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with accompanying Case Study description for each presentation: 11. Psychodynamic approaches to anxiety Lauren Wilson; 12. The psychodynamics of depressing/depressed states Adam Polnay; 13. Dynamics of borderline states of mind Victoria Barker; 14. Narcissistic difficulties, a transdiagnostic presentation requiring a system-wide approach Susan Mizen; Part 4. Application of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Different Populations and in Different Settings; Beyond 1:1 therapy- working psychodynamically with clinicians, teams and organisations Adam Burley and Adam Polnay: 15. Applications of psychodynamic theory and principles outside of specialist psychotherapy settings; 16. An introduction to the dynamics of anger, aggression and violence; 17. Psychologically informed organisations and services; 18. Psychodynamic reflective practice groups; 19. Psychodynamic consultation to clinical teams; Other forms and settings of psychotherapeutic work; 20. A psychodynamic approach to working with people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness Adam Burley; 21. Psychodynamic psychotherapy online and by phone Lauren Wilson; 22. Group analysis and its applications Allyson Lumsden; Glossary of Terms Adam Polnay.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn the Third Edition of The Psychology Research Handbook editors Frederick T. L. Leong and James T. Austin have assembled experienced expert researchers to provide graduate students and research assistants with a comprehensive framework for conducting many types of psychology research. The book is organized around the idea of a research script, following the step-by-step process of research planning, design, data collection, analysis, and disseminating research. Many chapters are coauthored by advanced graduate students to give their fellow students a sense of real-world research, adding to the clarity and practicality of many chapters. Students and instructors alike will appreciate chapters on topics typically missing from introductory methods texts, including applying for research grants, dealing with journal editors and reviewers, working within research teams, and conducting cross-cultural research. Structures such as recommended readings and exercises guide students to deTable of ContentsPART I: RESEARCH PLANNING Chapter 1: Introduction - Frederick T. L. Leong, James T. Austin Chapter 2: The Research Process as a Script - Douglas A. Hershey, Joy M. Jacobs-Lawson, Thomas L. Wilson Chapter 3: Finding a Research Topic - Frederick T. L. Leong, Ross I. Walker Chapter 4: Bibliographic Research - Jeffrey G. Reed, Pam M. Baxter, Ciara K. Kidder Chapter 5: Reviewing and Evaluating a Research Article - Kathryn C. Oleson, Sonia A. Swanson Chapter 6: Program Evaluation: Concepts and Perspectives - James W. Altschuld, Traci L. Lepicki PART II. DESIGN, INSTRUMENT SELECTION OR DEVELOPMENT, AND SAMPLING Chapter 7: Designing a Research Study - Siddharth Chandra, Madhur Chandra Chapter 8: Evaluating and Selecting Psychological Measures for Research Purposes - P. Priscilla Lui Chapter 9: Designing Surveys and Questionnaires for Research - Daniel Villanova, Peter Villanova Chapter 10: Scale Development - Howard E. A. Tinsley, John W. Lounsbury Chapter 11: Applying Sampling Procedures - Allyson Holbrook, William C. McCready Chapter 12: Power and Evidence - Meng-Ting Lo, Nivedita Bhaktha, Susie Mauck, Ann A. O′Connell Chapter 13: IRB as Critical Collaborators in Research - Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, Alejandro L. Vázquez, Nicole Vouvalis PART III. DATA COLLECTION Chapter 14: Conducting Mail and Digital Surveys - Sofia Pinero Kluch, Chad S. Briggs, Alan Vaux Chapter 15: Conducting Telephone Surveys - Yueng-hsiang Huang, Jin Lee Chapter 16: Collecting Data in Groups - Stephen J. Zaccaro, Lauren N. P. Campbell Chapter 17: Alternative Data Collection Strategies - Erin Stupica, Brandi Stupica, Neil Christiansen Chapter 18: Cleaning up Data and Running Preliminary Analyses - Karla K. Fehr, Stephen J. Dollinger, David L. DiLalla Chapter 19: Qualitative Research in Psychology - Linda M. McMullen, Frederick J. Wertz PART IV. DATA ANALYSIS Chapter 20: Statistical Research and Discovery: Planning and Selecting Statistical Analysis - Charles A. Scherbaum, Kristen M. Shockley Chapter 21: Basic Statistical Analyses - David N. Dickter Chapter 22: Using Advanced Statistics - Lisa A. Steelman, Zhiqing E. Zhou Chapter 23: The Essence and Application of Structural Equation Modeling - Barbara M. Byrne Chapter 24: Conducting a Meta-Analysis - Frederick L. Oswald, Felix Y. Wu, Yaojia R. Chen Chapter 25: Archival Data Sets: Revisiting Issues and Considerations - Barbara H. Zaitzow, Matthew B. Robinson PART V. RESEARCH WRITING Chapter 26: Writing in APA Style: Why and How - Robert F. Calderón, William N. Haller Chapter 27: Writing Rough Drafts - Edward C. Chang, Claire J. Shimshock, Christopher Peterson Chapter 28: Revising a Research Manuscript - Donna K. Nagata, Steven J. Trierweiler, Jacqueline H. J. Kim Chapter 29: Dealing with Journal Editors and Reviewers - Samuel H. Osipow, Mark M. Leach PART VI. SPECIAL TOPICS Chapter 30: Becoming Part of a Large and Successful Research Team - Patrick S. Ledwidge, Caitlin J. Masterson, Andrea M. Meinders, Dennis L. Molfese Chapter 31: Multilevel Research - David Chan Chapter 32: Computational Modeling - Michael J. Zickar, Feng Guo Chapter 33: Applying for Research Grants - Jen Burke Lefever, John G. Borkowski, Kimberly H. Robinson Chapter 34: Cross-Cultural Research Methodology - David Matsumoto, Hyisung C. Hwang, Kwok Leung, Fons J. R. Van de Vijverh Chapter 35: Replicability and Reproducibility in Psychology - Victor N. Keller, Joseph Cesario Chapter 36: Applying Theories to Research: The Interplay of Theory and Research in Science - Charles J. Gelso, Alexandra E. Savela Chapter 37: The Research Script: One Researcher′s View - Richard E. Petty

Read more less

Book SynopsisCounselling Skills for Working with Trauma is a practical, introductory guide to counselling survivors of child abuse, neglect, rape, sexual violence, sexual trafficking, religious sexual abuse, and domestic abuse. Written in an accessible style, it provides a comprehensive introduction to complex trauma accompanied by advice on how to create a safe environment in which survivors can learn the skills to restore control over trauma symptoms, to aid healing and post traumatic growth. The book covers all of the key principles including: understanding the role of dissociation in complex trauma; the role of attachment; managing flashbacks, panic attacks, nightmares and dissociation; responding to shame and guilt; managing relationships; and the impact of working with complex trauma. It explores how practitioners can work more effectively with trauma, and offers techniques and skills which can easily be integrated into different therapeutic models.Featuring highlighted top tips, common pitfalls and a range of exercises, this is an essential guide for all professionals working with child and adult survivors of trauma.Trade ReviewThis book is fabulous... the absolute best I have ever read on the trauma associated with sex abuse. Written in clear language, it takes the understanding of the problem and the path to recovery to a new level, revealing the devastating nature of traumatic effects of abuse, but also providing a source of concrete hope through a realistic and attainable treatment and recovery program. The section on understanding complex trauma is a major gem in itself, and should be required reading for anyone involved in sex abuse at any level. -- Thomas Doyle, J.C.D., C.A.D.C, a Canon lawyer and outspoken advocate for clergy-abuse victims, USAThis book has a great deal to offer to all counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as other practitioners who work with people who have experienced trauma within the context of close relationships. The great strength of this book is that it considers all aspects of this area of therapy in an informed, accessible, caring and comprehensive manner. It represents an exceptional contribution to the literature and will become essential reading for both trainees and experienced practitioners. A welcome example of how knowledge and skills from a range of medical, social and psychotherapeutic approaches can be integrated into a coherent model of practice. -- John McLeod, Emeritus Professor of Counselling, University of Abertay, UK; Professor of Psychology, University of Oslo, NorwayTable of ContentsPart I: Understanding Complex Trauma. 1. Understanding Trauma and Complex Trauma. 2. Understanding Trauma Symptoms. 3. Understanding the Role of Dissociation. 4. Understanding the Role of Attachment. Part II: Working with Complex Trauma. 5. Safe Trauma Therapy. 6. Therapeutic Challenges. 7. Building and Maintaining the Therapeutic Relationship. 8. The Process of Recovery and Healing. Part III: Skills to Manage Complex Trauma Symptoms. 9. Establishing Safety and Control. 10. Skills to Improve Daily Life. 11. Managing Sensations, Feelings and Grounding Skills. 12. Managing Flashbacks, Panic Attacks, Nightmares and Dissociation. 13. Managing Negative Thoughts and Beliefs. 14. Managing Memories. 15. Managing Shame and Guilt. 16. Managing Self-Harm. 17. Managing Boundaries. 18. Managing Relationships. 19. Managing Sexuality. 20. Managing Loss and Mourning. Part IV: Post Traumatic Growth. 21. Restoring Reality and Expressing Needs. 22. Relapse Prevention. 23. Reconnecting to Self and Post traumatic Growth. Part V: Professional Issues. 24. Practitioner Self Care. Appendices.Trauma Assessment Scales. Resources and Trauma Assessment. Organisations. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisGrief is so often a strange, wordless thing that refuses to be categorised or explained. Through art therapy, people struggling with loss can find ways to explore their feelings freely, and express the parts of their grief that are hard to put into words.Based on empirically supported, award-winning research, a renowned grief model and proven clinical experiences, Artful Grieving provides a collection of 50 grief-specific art therapy directives to address the wide range of potential emotional responses and life adjustments for the grieving client. The topics draw from a range of theoretical and philosophical perspectives to facilitate the grieving processes necessary to prevent complicated grief. This is not a how-to manual. Designed to facilitate Worden''s four tasks of mourning, it is an adaptable and accessible framework to inspire and encourage clinical intuition through art-based prompts that guide conversation and goal setting. An essential, critical, and effective guide for the well-being of those experiencing profound loss and grief.

Read more less

Book SynopsisYou're trying to help--but is it working?Helping others is a good thing. Often, as a leader, manager, doctor, teacher, or coach, it's central to your job. But even the most well-intentioned efforts to help others can be undermined by a simple truth: We almost always focus on trying to "fix" people, correcting problems or filling the gaps between where they are and where we think they should be. Unfortunately, this doesn't work well, if at all, to inspire sustained learning or positive change.There's a better way. In this powerful, practical book, emotional intelligence expert Richard Boyatzis and Weatherhead School of Management colleagues Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten present a clear and hopeful message. The way to help someone learn and change, they say, cannot be focused primarily on fixing problems, but instead must connect to that person's positive vision of themselves or an inspiring dream or goal they've long held. This is what great coaches do--they know that people draw energy from their visions and dreams, and that same energy sustains their efforts to change, even through difficult times. In contrast, problem-centered approaches trigger physiological responses that make a person defensive and less open to new ideas.The authors use rich and moving real-life stories, as well as decades of original research, to show how this distinctively positive mode of coaching—what they call "coaching with compassion"--opens people up to thinking creatively and helps them to learn and grow in meaningful and sustainable ways.Filled with probing questions and exercises that encourage self-reflection, Helping People Change will forever alter the way all of us think about and practice what we do when we try to help.Trade ReviewNamed the Coaching Book of the Year 2020 by Henley Business School"This is a title that belongs on the shelf of any educator who teaches in a work-based environment and who's work involves coaching and feedback." — International Clinician Educators Network"This is a book for school leaders who are serious about building a culture where everyone thrives. The concrete strategies and specific exercises for individuals to undertake to develop their skills make this text more than something to just read. Mastery of the content will change individuals and schools." — School Administrator (AASA, American Association of School Administrators)"What I really enjoyed about the text was that the incredibly useful information was backed up with content derived from research, as well as literature related to coaching. These supports are presented in a user-friendly way--one that does not require readers to have an uber-advanced degree to understand. Additionally, reflection and application exercises enable readers to apply the content within their daily lives." -- TD magazine (Association for Talent Development)Advance Praise for Helping People Change:"At last, a science-based answer to that all-important question, How can I help? Whether you are a teacher, manager, parent, healthcare provider, or coach--from Little League to the executive suite--Helping People Change will give you solid guidance." -- Daniel Goleman, author, Emotional Intelligence; coauthor, Altered Traits"Not just another book on coaching. Grounded in three decades of research, Helping People Change tells inspiring stories of 'coaching with compassion' to illustrate how the power of our dreams is the key to making positive change. A playbook for helping professionals at all levels in the organization." -- Claudy Jules, Director, People Operations, and Lead, Center of Expertise on Organizational Health and Change, Google"For desired change to be anything but transitory, individuals must see that change as a positive extension of their ideal selves. In Helping People Change, Boyatzis, Smith, and Van Oosten demonstrate the power of coaching with compassion using compelling examples of individuals tapping into their dreams, growing, and changing their lives. A powerful, practical guide for a parent, friend, or leader in any organization." -- Juan Segovia, Vice President of Operations, Sterigenics"Boyatzis, Smith, and Van Oosten challenge us to move from a problem-focused approach to change to a vision-based approach that is designed to bring out the best in individuals, groups, and organizations. Helping People Change should be required reading for all of us who want to make positive changes in the world, at work, at home, and in our personal lives." -- Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Inaugural Director, Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University"What is the secret to creating genuine, lasting change in people's lives? With compelling research, keen insight, and practical guidance, Boyatzis, Smith, and Van Oosten show that great coaching is not about fixing someone's problems but about tapping into their inspiring personal vision. A landmark book." -- Marshall Goldsmith, author, Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book foregrounds the voices of autistic trans people as they speak candidly about how their autism and gender identity intersects and the impact this has on their life.Drawing upon a wealth of interviews with transgender people on the autism spectrum, the book explores experiences of coming out, with self-discovery, healthcare, family, work, religion and community support, to help dispel common misunderstandings around gender identity and autism, whilst allowing autistic trans people to see their own neurodiverse experiences reflected in these interviews.An incisive introduction clearly sets out up-to-date research and thinking, before each chapter draws together key findings from the interviews, along with advice and support for those providing support to autistic trans individuals. Both accessible and authoritative, Trans and Autistic is an essential publication for autistic trans people, their families, and professionals wanting to understand and support their clients better.Trade ReviewTrans and Autistic: Stories from Life at the Intersection opens with the disability community maxim "Nothing About Us Without Us"... and more than lives up to its promise. In these ten chapters, authors Noah Adams and Bridget Liang bring the reader into ten autistic trans worlds that span the ordinary and the extraordinary. Refusing to play the part of the spectacle, what Adams and Liang offer is deceptively simple - a set of vital voices rarely heard on their own terms. -- Jake Pyne, Assistant Professor, York University School of Social WorkTrans and Autistic offers trans autistic people an opportunity to read about their kin after years of reading books by and for cisgender and neurotypical people, while, simultaneously providing professionals and families the grounded understanding essential to meeting the needs of trans autistic people in their lives. -- Finn Gratton, LMFT, Psychotherapist, Educator, author of Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and AdultsTable of ContentsGlossary. Introduction. 1. Alex. 2. Grace. 3. Isabella. 4. James. 5. Joan. 6. Moose. 7. Nathan. 8. Reynard. 9. Sherry. 10. Tristan. Conclusion. Further reading and resources. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Appendix 3. References

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis informative and straightforward book explores the emergence of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with specific attention given to the increasing focus on the central importance of the therapeutic alliance in improving client outcomes.Trade Review"Are there ways of improving engagement with psychological treatment like CBT? Any counsellor, therapist, manager or policy-maker interested in this question will find this book a breath of fresh air. It breaks down the barriers between treatment approaches to consider how motivational interviewing might be integrated with CBT. The useful practical details are here, along with an openness to innovation that will serve our clients well. As such, this book is ground-breaking."- Stephen Rollnick, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Cardiff University and co-founder of Motivational Interviewing Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The Distinctive Theoretical Features of MICBT 01. The history of motivational interviewing 02. Defining MICBT 03. MI theory 04. The implications of theory for MICBT practice 05. MICBT and Rogerian counselling 06. Self-determination theory and MICBT practice 07. MICBT and the transtheoretical model 08. The Spirit of MI 09. The Principles of MI 10. Evidence for the effectiveness of MICBT 11. Mechanisms for change 12. Relational and technical components of MICBT 13. Client perspectives 14. Differences and similarities between MI and CBT 15. MI, CBT and other approaches Part 2: The Distinctive Practical Features of MICBT 16. Avoiding the righting reflex 17. MI Processes – 1. Engaging 18. MI Processes – 2. Focusing 19. MI Processes – 3. Evoking 20. MI Processes – 4. Planning 21. MI Skills – 1. Open questions 22. MI Skills – 2. Affirmations 23. MI Skills – 3. Reflections 24. MI Skills – 4. Summaries 25. Exploring values, goals and aspirations 26. Providing information 27. Practice frameworks and the Menu of Strategies 28. Training and fidelity in MICBT 29. Systemic factors in MICBT 30. Ethical practice in MICBT

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith clarity and eloquence, Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention comprehensively captures the nuance and complexity involved in counseling bereaved and traumatically bereaved persons in all stages of the life cycle. Integrating the various models of grief with the authors' strengths-based framework of grief and loss, chapters combine the latest research in evidence-based practice with expertise derived from years of psychotherapy with grieving individuals. The book walks readers through the main theories of grief counseling, from rapport building to assessment to intervention. Each chapter concludes with lengthy case scenarios that closely resemble actual counseling sessions to help readers apply their understanding of the chapter's content. In the support material on the book's website, instructors will find a sample syllabus, PowerPoint slides, and lists of resources that can be used as student assignments or to enhance classroom learning.Trade Review"Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention is a vital tool for integrating theory and practice. The diverse case scenarios give students the opportunity to hone their assessment skills while developing a thorough understanding of factors that impact the grief process. Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed lens that emphasizes cultural humility in practice, this book effectively prepares students for working with bereaved individuals." — Erin Spalding, LCSW-S, program director, The Christi Center"In Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention Garcia and Pomeroy have created an invaluable tool for those of us who work with people grieving the death of a loved one. It’s like a field guide for navigating the wilderness of grief, including the vicarious trauma that healthcare and bereavement professionals often experience. The authors weave thorough research and vast clinical experience into helpful case studies so that the reader discovers previously hidden pathways towards wholeness for the people they work with as well as for themselves. Highly recommended for social workers, chaplains, and bereavement professionals alike." — Rev. Nancy Chester McCranie, M.Div, director of Volunteer and Bereavement Services for Hospice Austin"I strongly endorse Trauma and Grief Assessment and Intervention. It is a must for anyone teaching or interested in grief and loss. Engaging and interactive in its strengths-based approach, this timely and culturally sensitive text effectively prepares students and professionals to work with clients struggling with a wide variety of grief related issues." — Diane G. Sherman, PhD, MSW, professor of social work at Florida Atlantic UniversityTable of Contents1. Understanding Grief and Loss – An Introduction 2. Grief and Trauma: A Complex Convergence 3. Expected and Traumatic Grief Interviewing and Assessment: Using the Strengths-Based Framework of Grief and Loss 4. Expected and Traumatic Grief in Adults 5. Expected and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents 6. Expected and Traumatic Grief in Older Adults 7. Grief Reactions and Special Populations 8. Practice Implications for the Professional

Read more less

Book SynopsisLiving Beyond Loss takes real questions from real people about the most difficult moments of their lives and offers informed, compassionate counsel and practical guidance.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis pioneering book explores the impact of ADHD on a coupleâs sex life and relationship. It explains how a better sex life will benefit your relationship (and vice versa) and why thatâs especially important for couples with one partner with ADHD.Grounded in innovative research, ADHD After Dark draws on data from a survey of over 3000 adults in a couple where one partner has ADHD. Written from the authorâs unique perspective as both an expert in ADHD and a certified sex therapist, the book describes the many effects of ADHD on couplesâ sex lives and happiness, covering areas such as negotiating sexual differences, performance problems, low desire, porn, making time for sex, infidelity, and more. The book outlines key principles for a great sex life for couples with ADHD and offers strategies and treatment interventions where specific issues arise.Written in a readable and entertaining style, ADHD After Dark offers clear information on sexuality and relatiTrade Review"Couples in which one partner has ADHD report much less satisfaction in their relationships and may be prone to higher rates of divorce than are typical couples. That is why this book is so important. It is the only one currently available that focuses on the most intimate aspects of a loving relationship among couples and that is their sexual one. With great wit, candor, and sensitivity, Dr. Tuckman not only presents the results of the first large-scale survey of sexual relations in couples where ADHD exists and what problems they may be experiencing. Just as important, he tells you what to do about it. As with his other books on ADHD, readers will find here numerous recommendations for how to improve the quality of their relationship despite one or both members of a couple having adult ADHD. I highly recommend this book not only for couples, but for couple therapists, adult ADHD coaches, mental health professionals who work with adults with ADHD, and students in training in these disciplines as it is the only one currently available that deals with this topic exclusively and in such rich detail."Russell A. Barkley, PhD, clinical professor of psychiatry, Virginia Treatment Center for Children andVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA"In the very capable hands of Dr. Ari Tuckman, sex and ADHD finally get the attention it deserves! Whether you are a person with ADHD, or a partner of one, or just someone who finds themselves driven to distraction in this age of non-stop social media, there are incredibly valuable lessons in ADHD After Dark to help you get sexually focused."Ian Kerner, PhD, sex therapist and best-selling author of She Comes First. "Many couples impacted by ADHD struggle, and their sex lives show it. So they rightly ask ‘what will make our sex life better?!’Ari Tuckman, one of the top ADHD therapists in the world, knows. With research to back it up, he shares what strengthens the intimate lives of couples just like you. Read ADHD After Dark, and re-energize those intimate moments!"Melissa Orlov, founder of www.adhdmarriage.com and author of the award-winning book, The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD."Bravo! for Ari Tuckman's ADHD After Dark. It's about time that someone asked real people to talk about real sex and real ADHD and that's what Ari did, and boy, did people ever talk! The result is this hugely valuable, engrossing, and fact-filled book. Both serious and celebratory, this unique book is a gem, the first of its kind, and a true find indeed!"Edward Hallowell, MD, author of Delivered from Distraction"Dr. Ari Tuckman is a well-respected expert in the field of adult ADHD. He has the courage to write ADHD After Dark which advocates for awareness of possible effects of ADHD on sexuality and the couple relationship. He understands ADHD as an individual vulnerability, and urges the person and partner to be aware so that ADHD does not subvert sexuality. An important contribution to the ADHD community."Barry McCarthy, PhD, professor of psychology, American University, Washington, DC, and co-author of Finding Your Sexual Voice: Celebrating Female Sexuality "ADHD After Dark exposes the devastating impact of ADHD on the sex lives of intimate partners. An online survey provided the data from an extraordinary number of individuals impacted by ADHD - directly or through an intimate relationship. Combining his experience as a systemically trained sex therapist with his proficiency in treating ADHD, the author shares an array of clinical interventions for couples affected by ADHD. Any therapist working with ADHD clients will find this book invaluable for improving sexual intimacy and relationship satisfaction."Nancy Gambescia, PhD, director, Postgraduate Program in Sex Therapy, Council for Relationships, Philadelphia, PA"Tuckman’s latest book addresses an important subject that is not often talked about: the impact of ADHD on people's sex and love lives. His work begins an important and much-needed conversation, and it offers practical advice and guidance to couples that can help them effectively navigate challenges and foster happier and healthier sex lives and relationships." Justin Lehmiller, PhD, author of the blog Sex and Psychology and the book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life"In this incredibly compelling book, Dr. Ari Tuckman adeptly combines original research about the sexual relationships, desires and habits of couples living with ADHD to help people find more happiness and connection. Written in a clear, friendly style, he’s not afraid to tell it like it is: asking probing questions and providing honest, thoughtful, and even humorous insights into how spouses can create and maintain healthier, more satisfying intimacy. Useful ‘Take Away Lessons’ at the end of each chapter summarize important points and give readers practical steps to apply immediately. ADHD After Dark offers a positive, non-shaming approach to sexual relationships that is a much needed and significant contribution to the field of psychology. As a family therapist, I will definitely be referring to it and recommending it over and over again."Sharon Saline, PsyD, author, What your ADHD child wishes you knew: Working together to empower kids for success in school and life"Couples in which one partner has ADHD report much less satisfaction in their relationships and may be prone to higher rates of divorce than are typical couples. That is why this book is so important. It is the only one currently available that focuses on the most intimate aspects of a loving relationship among couples and that is their sexual one. With great wit, candor, and sensitivity, Dr. Tuckman not only presents the results of the first large-scale survey of sexual relations in couples where ADHD exists and what problems they may be experiencing. Just as important, he tells you what to do about it. As with his other books on ADHD, readers will find here numerous recommendations for how to improve the quality of their relationship despite one or both members of a couple having adult ADHD. I highly recommend this book not only for couples, but for couple therapists, adult ADHD coaches, mental health professionals who work with adults with ADHD, and students in training in these disciplines as it is the only one currently available that deals with this topic exclusively and in such rich detail."Russell A. Barkley, PhD, clinical professor of psychiatry, Virginia Treatment Center for Children andVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA"In the very capable hands of Dr. Ari Tuckman, sex and ADHD finally get the attention it deserves! Whether you are a person with ADHD, or a partner of one, or just someone who finds themselves driven to distraction in this age of non-stop social media, there are incredibly valuable lessons in ADHD After Dark to help you get sexually focused."Ian Kerner, PhD, sex therapist and best-selling author of She Comes First. "Many couples impacted by ADHD struggle, and their sex lives show it. So they rightly ask ‘what will make our sex life better?!’ Ari Tuckman, one of the top ADHD therapists in the world, knows. With research to back it up, he shares what strengthens the intimate lives of couples just like you. Read ADHD After Dark, and re-energize those intimate moments!"Melissa Orlov, founder of www.adhdmarriage.com and author of the award-winning book, The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD."Bravo! for Ari Tuckman's ADHD After Dark. It's about time that someone asked real people to talk about real sex and real ADHD and that's what Ari did, and boy, did people ever talk! The result is this hugely valuable, engrossing, and fact-filled book. Both serious and celebratory, this unique book is a gem, the first of its kind, and a true find indeed!"Edward Hallowell, MD, author of Delivered from Distraction"Dr. Ari Tuckman is a well-respected expert in the field of adult ADHD. He has the courage to write ADHD After Dark which advocates for awareness of possible effects of ADHD on sexuality and the couple relationship. He understands ADHD as an individual vulnerability, and urges the person and partner to be aware so that ADHD does not subvert sexuality. An important contribution to the ADHD community."Barry McCarthy, PhD, professor of psychology, American University and co-author of Finding Your Sexual Voice: Celebrating Female Sexuality "ADHD After Dark exposes the devastating impact of ADHD on the sex lives of intimate partners. An online survey provided the data from an extraordinary number of individuals impacted by ADHD - directly or through an intimate relationship. Combining his experience as a systemically trained sex therapist with his proficiency in treating ADHD, the author shares an array of clinical interventions for couples affected by ADHD. Any therapist working with ADHD clients will find this book invaluable for improving sexual intimacy and relationship satisfaction."Nancy Gambescia, PhD, director, Postgraduate Program in Sex Therapy, Council for Relationships, Philadelphia, PA"Tuckman’s latest book addresses an important subject that is not often talked about: the impact of ADHD on people's sex and love lives. His work begins an important and much-needed conversation, and it offers practical advice and guidance to couples that can help them effectively navigate challenges and foster happier and healthier sex lives and relationships." Justin Lehmiller, PhD, author of the blog Sex and Psychology and the book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life"In this incredibly compelling book, Dr. Ari Tuckman adeptly combines original research about the sexual relationships, desires and habits of couples living with ADHD to help people find more happiness and connection. Written in a clear, friendly style, he’s not afraid to tell it like it is: asking probing questions and providing honest, thoughtful and even humorous insights into how spouses can create and maintain healthier, more satisfying intimacy. Useful ‘Take Away Lessons’ at the end of each chapter summarize important points and give readers practical steps to apply immediately. ADHD After Dark offers a positive, non-shaming approach to sexual relationships that is a much needed and significant contribution to the field of psychology. As a family therapist, I will definitely be referring to it and recommending it over and over again."Sharon Saline, PsyD, author, What your ADHD child wishes you knew: Working together to empower kids for success in school and lifeTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Good Sex is Extra Important for Couples With ADHD Sex is Important The Double-Edged Sword of Sex How to Read This Book Some Disclaimers SECTION IThe Lay of the Land: Research Results Introduction: Better Sex Through Statistics:The ADHD Relationship Sex Survey The ADHD Relationship Sex Survey Take the Survey Yourself Nice Numbers! I Only Care if it’s Useful Some Minor and Major Number Crunching Remember, Everybody’s Got Something It’s All Good Cut to the Chase: Give Me the Important Lessons! 1 In Their Own Words Non-ADHD Women ADHD Women Non-ADHD Men ADHD Men In Conclusion 2 How ADHD Impacts Sex and Relationships Surprising Findings From Bad to Worse? Early is Easy Early is Easy in Bed, Too Sexual Frequency Masturbation to Make Up the Difference? Sexual Barriers and Masturbation Frequency Porn Use Frequency Partner’s Porn Use Frequency Sexual Barriers and Porn Use Porn Use Feelings Huh? Distracted Sex Sexual Effort is Imbalanced, Too Sexual Variety Kinkiness Physical and Emotional Infidelity Consensual Nonmonogamy Barriers to a More Satisfying Sex Life The Sexual Eagerness Cluster The Big Three: Sexual Frequency, Sexual Satisfaction, and Relationship Satisfaction Bridge the Divide Take Away Lessons 3 Make the Most of Treatment How Hard Are You Working At it? I’m Working Harder Than You Are Treatment Effort Matters More Than You Think Maximizing Treatment Effectiveness Take Away Lessons Role Models: What Can We Learn From the Happiest Couples? Beware of Negative Momentum The Big Drivers of Satisfaction Follow the Leaders Take Away Lessons SECTION IIPrinciples of Great Sex Lives 93Introduction: Your Sex Life is Worth Working On 5 Sex Makes You a Better Person Peace Sometimes Requires War The Double-Edged Sword of Desire Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance, and Other-Acceptance Between the Hammer and the Anvil Take Away Lessons 6 Respectful Communication and Productive Negotiation Be Accepting From Thought to Action The Importance of Being Good at Rejection Take Away Lessons 7 It’s All Foreplay It All Spills Forward The Sex Funnel Quality, Not Just Quantity Take Away Lessons 8 Make it a Priority Make and Protect Good Feelings for Sex Make and Protect Time for Sex Make and Protect Energy for Sex Make It Happen Take Away Lessons 9 Sex 101 (and 201, and 301 . . .) Healthy Body, Horny Mind Exciters and Inhibitors: The Sexual Gas and Brake The Importance of ForeplayEnjoy the Process Most Women Don’t Orgasm Just From Intercourse Share Your Toys Fantasy vs Action Sex into the Older Years Everything is Better With Lube Specific and/or Narrow Sexual Interests Whips and Chains and Floggers, Oh My Take Away Lessons 10 Taking Some Personal Time: Masturbation The Ethics of Masturbation Men Masturbate to Make Up the Difference (But Women Don’t as Much) Are Sex and Masturbation the Same? Is Masturbation Cheating or Criticism? Masturbation as Path of Least Resistance Masturbate Together Take Away Lessons 11 What About Porn? Porn Within Your Relationship The Benefits of Porn Some Things to Keep in Mind If Porn is a Personal Problem If Porn is a Relationship Problem Porn May Be Problematic, But it isn’t Addictive Take Away Lessons SECTION IIIOvercome Specific Issues 239 Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Sex 12 When the Negotiations Break Down Disagreements About Our Shared Sexual Repertoire Disagreements About How Often We Do it Difficult Sexual Negotiations Seriously Irreconcilable Differences Take Away Lessons 13 Problems With Performance and Pleasure It’s All Connected Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder Erectile Disorder: Not the End of the World Premature Ejaculation: Learn to Slow it Down Delayed Ejaculation: Almost, Almost, Almost . . . Problems With Specific Desires Take Away Lessons 14 Problems With Desire: Not Enough Sex Desire Downers: Many Potential Sexual Drains What Does History Teach Us? What Are Your Goals? Start Slow What About Asexuality? When Desire is Lacking—And Also the Desire to Desire If You Want to Want it Where Do Solo Activities Fit? Take Away Lessons 15 Secret Stuff With Other People: Hookups and Affairs Fidelity Agreements: What is and isn’t Acceptable? Preventing Infidelity Surviving Infidelity Take Away Lessons 16 Consensual Sex With Other People: Other Arrangements Covering the Range The Fantasy Versus the Reality Not the Solution for Relationship Problems Maybe the Solution for a Specific Problem Communication—And Lots of it Take Away Lessons 17 Lessons for Dating: Begin With the End in Mind Lessons From Your Past Lessons From the Survey What Are You Looking For? Dating Apps for the Impatient and Impulsive To Tell or Not to Tell? Survive and Thrive Take Away Lessons 18 Final Thoughts Appendix A: The ADHD Relationship Sex Survey Appendix B: Provider Directories Appendix C: Recommended Reading Literature Cited Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntegrative psychotherapy is a groundbreaking book where the authors present mindfulness- and compassion-oriented integrative psychotherapy (MCIP) as an integration of relational psychotherapy with the practice and research of mindfulness and compassion. The book elucidates an approach which is holistic and based on evidence-based processes of change related to the main dimensions of human experience. In this approach, mindfulness and compassion are viewed as meta-processes of change that are used within an attuned therapeutic relationship to create a powerful therapeutic model that provides transformation and growth. The authors offer an exciting perspective on intersubjective physiology and the mutual connection between the clientâs and therapistâs autonomic nervous systems. Comprised of creatively applied research, the book will have an international appeal amongst psychotherapists/counsellors from different psychotherapy traditions and also students with advanced/pTrade ReviewThis book provides a tour de force of the development of an integrative approach to psychotherapy theory, practice and research. It enables the reader to connect different therapeutic traditions and schools in a theory-guided way like no book has done before. The book covers a vast range of ideas, including those about self and consciousness and illustrates methods and interventions of a mindfulness- and compassion-oriented approach to integrative psychotherapy, based on a relational perspective. This work provides a significant contribution to developing an integrative, mindful and compassionate approach to clinical practice. Leslie S. GreenbergDistinguished Research Professor Emeritus,Dept. of Psychology, York University, TorontoGregor and Maša Žvelc have composed a comprehensive therapeutic approach based on the foundations of Relationally-Focused Integrative Psychotherapy where mindfulness and compassion are viewed as essential meta-processes of change. This book is superbly written and easily understood with useful information for all psychotherapists and counsellors. The authors discuss topics such as the neurobiology of emotional distress, internal regulation, child development concepts, relational schemas, states of consciousness, and the meaning and significance of mindfulness and compassion. Each of their case examples emphasize the centrality of the therapeutic relationship. Richard G. Erskine, Ph.DInstitute for Integrative PsychotherapyProcesses of change are the central focus of modern evidence-based psychotherapy. In this rich and interesting volume, the authors show a depth of vision and understanding that coherently draws together processes of change across the spectrum of available models, and does so in a way that is respectful and engaging regardless of your preferences. Thus, no matter your background, if processes of change interest you, you will find much of interest in this volume. I highly recommend it.Steven C. HayesFoundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno and originator of Acceptance and Commitment TherapyTapping into the analytic wisdom of their left brains and the intuitive wisdom of their right brains, the husband and wife team of Gregor and Maša Žvelc have co-created a profoundly humane, heartfelt, tender, and lovingly crafted masterpiece. Seamlessly interweaving theory and practice, INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY highlights the healing power of relationally-focused treatments that privilege mindful awareness, compassion, acceptance, shared conscious presence, and co-regulation. Their holistic approach, at once inspired and inspiring, features the freshly revitalized, neurobiological concept of memory reconsolidation, which creates opportunity for rewiring the brain and updating mental schemas about self, others, and the world. Truly a gem of a book!!Martha Stark, MDFaculty, Harvard Medical SchoolCo-Founder / Co-Director / Faculty, Center for Psychoanalytic StudiesAward-winning Author: 8 books on psychoanalytic theory and practice, including Relentless Hope: The Refusal to GrieveIntegrative Psychotherapy defines the most therapeutically astute utilization of mindfulness and compassion I’ve seen, because it goes beyond creating awareness of one’s existing, limiting patterns to engage the brain’s empirically confirmed process of transformational change through memory reconsolidation. The entire methodology is transdiagnostic and transtheoretical, so it is a broadly integrative framework with deep experiential process and active, respectful cultivation of the client’s unique world of meaning.Bruce Ecker, LMFT, Coherence Psychology Institute co-director, co-creator of Coherence Therapy, and coauthor of Unlocking the Emotional Brain: Eliminating Symptoms at Their Roots Using Memory ReconsolidationGregor and Maša Žvelc offer a thoughtful, finely layered account of the theory and practice of mindful, compassionate integrative psychotherapy. Numerous rich illustrations of therapeutic dialogue vividly demonstrate the ‘science’ and ‘art’ of integrative psychotherapy. They highlight how a sensitive, accepting, mindful and compassionate therapeutic relationship helps clients explore themselves more deeply towards integrating forgotten parts. This is an ideal textbook for students seeking a coherent and comprehensive, yet gentle, model of psychotherapeutic integration, while experienced therapists will value the knowledgeable and scholarly references to contemporary theory and research.Dr Linda Finlay, Integrative Psychotherapist in private practice, United KingdomHere, introducing MCIP, is a goldmine of theories, ideas, research findings, quotations – beautifully described and discussed by the authors in a very accessible way. There are also simple but meaningful models to explicate the practice of MCIP, such as the five step process of change and the Diamond Model of the Observing Self. The book introduces an approach to psychotherapy that truly integrates mindful and compassionate practices and attitudes into a reparative relationship-orientated model, which is a vibrant, immediate and moving. It is a marriage of erudition and love!Professor Charlotte Sills, Ashridge Business School and Metanoia Institute, UKThis book presents a framework for understanding the curative process of psychotherapy. Integrative Psychotherapy really does integrate the essential principles of personality functioning and treatment (The Model of the Four States of Consciousness). Further there is a brilliant presentation on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and how clinicians, in their own being, are an essential part of therapy; and the fundamentals of the change process. This is essential information for the experienced clinician as well as beginning psychotherapy students. The book is well written in a clear and concise way by two very experienced clinicians. Roger M. Solomon, Ph.D., Senior Faculty, EMDR Institute This book provides a tour de force of the development of an integrative approach to psychotherapy theory, practice and research. It enables the reader to connect different therapeutic traditions and schools in a theory-guided way like no book has done before. The book covers a vast range of ideas, including those about self and consciousness and illustrates methods and interventions of a mindfulness- and compassion-oriented approach to integrative psychotherapy, based on a relational perspective. This work provides a significant contribution to developing an integrative, mindful and compassionate approach to clinical practice. Leslie S. GreenbergDistinguished Research Professor Emeritus,Dept. of Psychology, York University, TorontoGregor and Maša Žvelc have composed a comprehensive therapeutic approach based on the foundations of Relationally-Focused Integrative Psychotherapy where mindfulness and compassion are viewed as essential meta-processes of change. This book is superbly written and easily understood with useful information for all psychotherapists and counsellors. The authors discuss topics such as the neurobiology of emotional distress, internal regulation, child development concepts, relational schemas, states of consciousness, and the meaning and significance of mindfulness and compassion. Each of their case examples emphasize the centrality of the therapeutic relationship. Richard G. Erskine, Ph.DInstitute for Integrative PsychotherapyProcesses of change are the central focus of modern evidence-based psychotherapy. In this rich and interesting volume, the authors show a depth of vision and understanding that coherently draws together processes of change across the spectrum of available models, and does so in a way that is respectful and engaging regardless of your preferences. Thus, no matter your background, if processes of change interest you, you will find much of interest in this volume. I highly recommend it.Steven C. HayesFoundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno and originator of Acceptance and Commitment TherapyTapping into the analytic wisdom of their left brains and the intuitive wisdom of their right brains, the husband and wife team of Gregor and Maša Žvelc have co-created a profoundly humane, heartfelt, tender, and lovingly crafted masterpiece. Seamlessly interweaving theory and practice, INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY highlights the healing power of relationally-focused treatments that privilege mindful awareness, compassion, acceptance, shared conscious presence, and co-regulation. Their holistic approach, at once inspired and inspiring, features the freshly revitalized, neurobiological concept of memory reconsolidation, which creates opportunity for rewiring the brain and updating mental schemas about self, others, and the world. Truly a gem of a book!!Martha Stark, MDFaculty, Harvard Medical SchoolCo-Founder / Co-Director / Faculty, Center for Psychoanalytic StudiesAward-winning Author: 8 books on psychoanalytic theory and practice, including Relentless Hope: The Refusal to GrieveIntegrative Psychotherapy defines the most therapeutically astute utilization of mindfulness and compassion I’ve seen, because it goes beyond creating awareness of one’s existing, limiting patterns to engage the brain’s empirically confirmed process of transformational change through memory reconsolidation. The entire methodology is transdiagnostic and transtheoretical, so it is a broadly integrative framework with deep experiential process and active, respectful cultivation of the client’s unique world of meaning.Bruce Ecker, LMFT, Coherence Psychology Institute co-director, co-creator of Coherence Therapy, and coauthor of Unlocking the Emotional Brain: Eliminating Symptoms at Their Roots Using Memory ReconsolidationGregor and Maša Žvelc offer a thoughtful, finely layered account of the theory and practice of mindful, compassionate integrative psychotherapy. Numerous rich illustrations of therapeutic dialogue vividly demonstrate the ‘science’ and ‘art’ of integrative psychotherapy. They highlight how a sensitive, accepting, mindful and compassionate therapeutic relationship helps clients explore themselves more deeply towards integrating forgotten parts. This is an ideal textbook for students seeking a coherent and comprehensive, yet gentle, model of psychotherapeutic integration, while experienced therapists will value the knowledgeable and scholarly references to contemporary theory and research.Dr Linda Finlay, Integrative Psychotherapist in private practice, United KingdomHere, introducing MCIP, is a goldmine of theories, ideas, research findings, quotations – beautifully described and discussed by the authors in a very accessible way. There are also simple but meaningful models to explicate the practice of MCIP, such as the five step process of change and the Diamond Model of the Observing Self. The book introduces an approach to psychotherapy that truly integrates mindful and compassionate practices and attitudes into a reparative relationship-orientated model, which is a vibrant, immediate and moving. It is a marriage of erudition and love!Professor Charlotte Sills, Ashridge Business School and Metanoia Institute, UKThis book presents a framework for understanding the curative process of psychotherapy. Integrative Psychotherapy really does integrate the essential principles of personality functioning and treatment (The Model of the Four States of Consciousness). Further there is a brilliant presentation on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and how clinicians, in their own being, are an essential part of therapy; and the fundamentals of the change process. This is essential information for the experienced clinician as well as beginning psychotherapy students. The book is well written in a clear and concise way by two very experienced clinicians. Roger M. Solomon, Ph.D., Senior Faculty, EMDR Institute Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY; 1. Development of Mindfulness- and Compassion-Oriented Integrative Psychotherapy; 2. Evidence-Based Processes of Change in Integrative Psychotherapy; PART 2: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES; 3. Mindfulness and Compassion in Integrative Psychotherapy; 4. Integrative Psychotherapy as Relational Psychotherapy; 5. Relational Mind and Intersubjective Physiology; 6. Relational Schemas and Memory Reconsolidation; 7. Beyond Ordinary Unhappiness: From Personal to Observing Self; 8. The Multiplicity of Mind, States of Consciousness and Treatment Planning; PART 3: METHODS AND INTERVENTIONS; 9: Methods of Relational Mindfulness and Compassion; 10: From Mindful Awareness and Self-Compassion to Values-Based Living; 11: The Therapist’s Mindful Presence and Physiological Regulation in the Therapeutic Relationship; 12: The Transforming Power of Mindfulness: Mindful Processing; 13: Self-Compassion: The Road to a Loving and Healing Inner Relationship; AFTERWORD; REFERENCES

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book helps school counselors and other school personnel navigate the complexities of the most common critical cases that are urgent and difficult in schools in the 21st century. Counselor educators who use this text will help trainees learn to take a methodical approach to critical cases and to be prepared for the difficult situations they will encounter including cases involving violence, cases of an existential nature, cases involving inappropriate adult behavior, and cases impacting the school community. After a description of the case, the reader is provided with the theories, standards, and experiences that are relevant to the case to formulate a response that is based on foundational principles of the school counseling profession.Contributing counselors from around the country explain what they do when critical cases present themselves, and this text provides their tools, wisdom, and professional judgments and offers training that embraces the reality of the school counselor profession to all counselors, educators, and trainees.Trade Review"This book is a gem. School counselors inevitably encounter crises and challenging cases, and although there are resources on crisis counseling in general, more focused and specific information is often needed to respond in a professional and ethical manner. This collection of true-to-life incidents presents each case along with background information, theoretical perspectives, practical considerations, and a discussion of relevant ethical standards. Multicultural factors are addressed as well. The wide range of types of issues is current and comprehensive. Students and professional school counselors have an opportunity to examine these cases and the issues each one exemplifies to increase their own confidence and efficacy for responding in their own setting. I look forward to having my students read this book as part of their training." - Dr. Sheri Bauman, Professor, College of Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA."This book needs to be in the hands of all school counselors who in today’s world deal with a multitude of crisis situations. It is written by well-trained and experienced counselors for responding to tragedies, and it provides a wealth of information and is a tour de force about how to help students after a myriad of crises. School counselors are first responders in helping traumatized students, and this book provides a wealth of practical knowledge and guidance. It is an essential, invaluable resource for all school counselors regarding crisis events. This must have book provides a comprehensive examination of the many crises that school counselors face and provides them with hands-on strategies that have been successfully implemented in schools." - Dr. Scott Poland, Professor at Nova Southeastern University and the Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office. "This book is a gem. School counselors inevitably encounter crises and challenging cases, and although there are resources on crisis counseling in general, more focused and specific information is often needed to respond in a professional and ethical manner. This collection of true-to-life incidents presents each case along with background information, theoretical perspectives, practical considerations, and a discussion of relevant ethical standards. Multicultural factors are addressed as well. The wide range of types of issues is current and comprehensive. Students and professional school counselors have an opportunity to examine these cases and the issues each one exemplifies to increase their own confidence and efficacy for responding in their own setting. I look forward to having my students read this book as part of their training." Dr. Sheri Bauman, Professor, College of Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA"This book needs to be in the hands of all school counselors who in today’s world deal with a multitude of crisis situations. It is written by well-trained and experienced counselors for responding to tragedies, and it provides a wealth of information and is a tour de force about how to help students after a myriad of crises. School counselors are first responders in helping traumatized students, and this book provides a wealth of practical knowledge and guidance. It is an essential, invaluable resource for all school counselors regarding crisis events. This must have book provides a comprehensive examination of the many crises that school counselors face and provides them with hands-on strategies that have been successfully implemented in schools."Dr. Scott Poland, Professor at Nova Southeastern University and the Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention OfficeTable of ContentsSection I: Critical Cases Involving Violence 1 Gun Violence in the Neighborhood 2 Dating Violence 3 Terroristic Threats to School Personnel and Students 4 Sex on Campus with Multiple Partners 5 Cyberbullying Precipitates a Suicide Attempt 6 Coaching Staff Allows Students to Fight Section II: Critical Cases Of An Existential Nature 7 A Serious Mental Health Issue 8 Suicidal Ideations 9 Under the Influence of an Illegal Substance 10 Gender Identity Issues 11 An Emotionally Unstable Teacher 12 Serious Criminal Charges 13 Cutting: A Non-Suicidal Self Injury 14 Homeless Students 15 Undocumented Immigrant Students Section III: Critical Cases Involving Inappropriate Adult Behavior 16 Sexual Abuse by a Parent 17 Violence in the Home 18 Custody Issues 19 Gay and in a Relationship with an Adult Male 20 Inappropriate Sexual Advances from a Teacher 21 A Confidante to a Pregnant Middle School Student 22 Intimacy between an Adult Student and a Minor 23 Incarcerated Parent Section IV: Critical Cases Impacting The School Community 24 The Death of a Beloved Teacher 25 Coping with a Disaster 26 Active Shooter Lockdown Practice 27 A School Shooting 28 A Pandemic Epilogue

Read more less

Book SynopsisCampus Crisis Management is a practical resource that helps campus administrators evaluate, revise, or establish a comprehensive crisis management plan appropriate for their college or university. Filled with examples, assessment tools, and checklists, this book describes the individuals who should be involved in developing a campus plan, what a plan should include, as well as a variety of crisis events and issues that should be addressed in a comprehensive crisis management plan. Including contributions from renowned practitioners at all levels, this fully revised, new edition contains the must-have information on crisis management, such as: How to develop a comprehensive crisis management system The different types of crises using the crisis matrix The structure, operation, and training of a crisis team Strategies for working with the media New chapters addressing behavioral intervention teams, active shooter situations, Title IX guidance, campus demonstrations, outbreaks of infectious and contagious diseases, and special event management. From a senior administrator working with an institution-wide emergency operations team, to a new professional looking to develop plans and protocols to respond to critical incidents, Campus Crisis Management is a comprehensive guide to planning and preparing for campus emergencies of any scale.Table of ContentsPART I: Foundations of Crisis Management 1. The Impact of Crisis 2. The Crisis Matrix PART II: Crisis Management Systems 3. Crisis Management Teams 4. Developing a Crisis Management Plan 5. Crisis Communications 6. Working With Emergency Personnel and Outside Agencies 7. Psychological First Aid in the Aftermath of Crisis 8. Crisis Training PART III: Contemporary Crisis Management Issues 9. Behavioral Intervention Teams 10. Comprehensive Active Shooter Training Program 11. Title IX, High-Risk Drinking Behaviors, and Hazing 12. Managing Expressive Activity 13. Special Event Management 14. Infectious and Contagious Diseases PART IV: Sustaining Campus Preparedness Into the Future 15. Lessons Learned 16. Where Do We Go From Here?

Read more less

Book SynopsisA Practice Beyond Cultural Humility offers specific guidance to support students and practitioners in providing on-going, culturally-attuned professional care. The book introduces a multicultural diversity-training model named the ORCA-Stance, an intentional practice which brings together four core components: Openness, Respect, Curiosity, and Accountability. Drawing from an array of influences, it showcases work with common clinical populations in a variety of contexts, from private practice to international organizations. Each clinical chapter offers a brief review of information relevant to the population discussed, followed by a case study using the ORCA-Stance, and a summary of recommended best practices. In each case, the practice of the ORCA-Stance is shown to allow relationships to become more culturally sensitive and, therefore, more effective. A Practice Beyond Cultural Humility provides practical examples, research, and wisdom that can be appTrade Review"What a refreshing new look at culture and therapy! The model presented in this book is thoroughly relational and thus well-suited to the world of therapy. It's value-based and inspiring, it's field-tested with generations of students, and it's applicable to every clinical encounter within and across cultures. I'm grateful that this team decided to put decades of learning and experience into a book." William J. Doherty, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project, University of Minnesota, USA. He is co-author of Helping Couples on the Brink of Divorce: Discernment Counseling for Troubled Relationships."Reaching out across gaps of culture, language, and power, and having that reaching out welcomed, can be the hardest challenge a therapist faces. A Practice Beyond Cultural Humility answers that challenge with ORCA practices for moving openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability from platitudes to practices, from values to embodied acts, to create a safe space where mutual welcoming can occur." James L. Griffith, M.D., Professor and Chair, George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA. He is author of The Body Speaks: Therapeutic Dialogues for Mind-Body Problems and Encountering the Sacred in Psychotherapy."This timely book offers a welcome alternative to traditional content-oriented ¨cultural competence¨ training. The clinical applications of this novel process approach are wide-ranging, including ethnically diverse clients, body size and health, sexual or spiritual struggles. Practitioners, teachers and students in private practice, or in institutional and community settings, will change how they work with cultural diversity after reading this compassionate and practical book." Celia Jaes Falicov, Ph.D., Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, USA. She is author of Latino Families in Therapy, 2nd edition."What a great book! A Practice Beyond Cultural Humility brings together a diverse group of authors to explore how to integrate openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability into their work with clients. This will be a valuable resource for both clinicians and trainees for years to come." Joshua N. Hook, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of North Texas, USA. He is author of Cultural Humility: Engaging Diverse Identities in Therapy."To read this book is to go on a retreat with these authors. First, they invite us into their circle, sharing the values that guide and inform the ORCA-Stance. If you resonate with these values, as I did, and want to embody them in your work, then settle in, for help is here. The authors engage us with challenging, enlightening exercises. Once we are warmed up, the middle chapters show us myriad ways to therapeutically enact this Stance. We are then shown ways to teach the ORCA stance. In the therapy and teaching narratives, the authors allow us to see them stumble and learn, for humility and grace are the heart of this work. Finally, in the campfire time of this retreat, they tell us how they have tried to live ORCA in their personal and family lives. I leave this retreat refreshed, ready to revamp my fall psychotherapy course, equipped to think ORCA when I meet with people who are suffering, and mindful of ways to be a better grandmother." – Melissa Elliott, M.S.N., L.M.F.T, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, USA. Family Therapist, Psychiatric Inpatient Unit; co-author of Encountering the Sacred: Talking with People in Therapy about their Spiritual Lives. Table of ContentsPreface Claudia Grauf-Grounds Section I: Foundations 1. Cultural Diversity Training: A Brief OverviewPeter Rivera and Claudia Grauf-Grounds2. The ORCA-Stance as a Practice Beyond Cultural HumilityClaudia Grauf-Grounds and Peter Rivera3. Philosophical Underpinnings and Evidence for the ORCA-StanceDon MacDonald4. Clinical Populations Ethnically Different Clients Michelle Naden, Kurt Johns, and Mary MolineSection II: Common Clinical Applications Introduction: How to Apply the ORCA-Stance in Clinical WorkClaudia Grauf-Grounds5. Ethnically Different Clients: Inviting Creativity with Cultural HumilityHee-Sun Cheon & Becca Seuss6. Immigrant ClientsMary Kelleher 7. Poverty and HomelessnessHeather Fisher8. Queering the ORCA-StanceCharlie Delavan and Brittany Steffan9. Survivors of TraumaAlissa Bagan10. Substance Use DisordersJenny Johnson11. Chronic Pain in AdultsLeslie Savage12. Chronic Illness in YouthCassady Kintner13. Body Size and Health: Using the ORCA-Stance to Counteract Weight DiscriminationEmily Rich14. Sexual StrugglesTina Schermer Sellers15. Spiritual Struggles: Treading on Sacred GroundWilliam Collins16. ChildrenLahela and Kyle Isaacson17. TweensShannon West18. AdolescentsScott Edwards19. CouplesShawn Whitney20. Divorcing and Step-familiesGerry PresarSection III: Contextual Applications21. Applying the ORCA-Stance to ParentingHee-Sun Cheon and Don MacDonald22. Reflections on Growing Up in an ORCA HouseholdTina Schermer Sellers, Chloe Sellers and Christian Sellers23. Unpacking a Story of RaceKenneth Jaimes & Kathleen Blair Smith24. Family Therapy TrainingScott Edwards, Hee-Sun Cheon, Claudia Grauf-Grounds, Peter Rivera & Shawn Whitney25. Family Therapy Alumni ReflectionsRobin Moore, Marcus Comer, Rose Joiner, Christina Steere, and Delene Jewett26. Ethical DilemmasDon MacDonald and Peter Rivera27. Clinical SupervisionLori Kimmerly28. Collaborating with Churches: Strengthening our Communities of MeaningShawn Whitney and Tina Schermer Sellers29. Collaborating with PhysiciansJackie Williams-Reade30. Finding Meaning in Our WorkplacesSteve Maybell31. Working with International Religious Organizations: An Explorer’s PerspectiveScott Green32. Cultural Humility & Beyond within Your Own Context Scott Edwards and Rachel Baska

Read more less

Book SynopsisDrawing on the leading voices of international researchers and practitioners, Outdoor Therapies provides readers with an overview of practices for the helping professions.Sharing outdoor approaches ranging from garden therapy to wilderness therapy and from equine-assisted therapy to surf therapy, Harper and Dobud have drawn common threads from therapeutic practices that integrate connection with nature and experiential activity to redefine the person-in-environment approach to human health and well-being. Readers will learn about the benefits and advantages of helping clients get the treatment, service, and care they need outside of conventional, office-based therapies. Providing readers with a range of approaches that can be utilized across a variety of practice settings and populations, this book is essential reading for students, practitioners, theorists, and researchers in counseling, social work, youth work, occupational therapy, and psychologTrade ReviewIt’s time to open the therapy room door, step outside, and use the great outdoors to help those who seek our counsel. This comprehensive text, written by experts around the world, shows you how. — Scott Miller, PhD, founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence and coauthor of Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve your Therapeutic EffectivenessIn public health, the importance of human interactions with outdoor and nature-based settings is emerging as critically important to physical and mental well-being. Although focused on therapy, this book’s application and utility for health promotion practitioners and researchers is evident. I will absolutely be recommending this text to my students and colleagues involved in outdoor and nature-based interventions. — Patti-Jean Naylor, PhD, professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria, and international expert on children’s physical activity, healthy eating and applying implementation scienceOutdoor therapies are fast evolving. We gradually realize that we do not have to confine ourselves to the therapy room; the outside world offers beautiful therapy opportunities. If you are interested in this growing field, this book will provide you with a great variety of topics and insights to enrich your thoughts and work. — Itai Ivtzan, PhD, associate professor at Naropa University and author of Awareness is Freedom: The Adventure of Psychology and SpiritualityThis book recognizes the relationship between humans and nature as fundamental to human experience, and perhaps most important for the practitioner and policy maker alike, this book brings together the many streams of nature-based interventions and shows how underneath the superficial appearance is a fundamental reality that is vital for the future of the planet. This integrated approach is needed to support the field and inform all stakeholders of the possibilities inherent within outdoor therapies. — Eric Brymer, PhD, associate professor and author of One Health: The Well-being Impacts of Human-Nature Relationships"It’s time to open the therapy room door, step outside, and use the great outdoors to help those who seek our counsel. This comprehensive text, written by experts around the world, shows you how". — Scott Miller, PhD, founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence and coauthor of Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve your Therapeutic Effectiveness"In public health, the importance of human interactions with outdoor and nature-based settings is emerging as critically important to physical and mental well-being. Although focused on therapy, this book’s application and utility for health promotion practitioners and researchers is evident. I will absolutely be recommending this text to my students and colleagues involved in outdoor and nature-based interventions". — Patti-Jean Naylor, PhD, professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria, and international expert on children’s physical activity, healthy eating, and applying implementation science"Outdoor therapies are fast evolving. We gradually realize that we do not have to confine ourselves to the therapy room; the outside world offers beautiful therapy opportunities. If you are interested in this growing field, this book will provide you with a great variety of topics and insights to enrich your thoughts and work". — Itai Ivtzan, PhD, associate professor at Naropa University and author of Awareness is Freedom: The Adventure of Psychology and Spirituality"This book recognizes the relationship between humans and nature as fundamental to human experience, and perhaps most important for the practitioner and policy maker alike, this book brings together the many streams of nature-based interventions and shows how underneath the superficial appearance is a fundamental reality that is vital for the future of the planet. This integrated approach is needed to support the field and inform all stakeholders of the possibilities inherent within outdoor therapies". — Eric Brymer, PhD, associate professor and author of One Health: The Well-being Impacts of Human-Nature RelationshipsTable of ContentsPart I: Foundations 1. An Introduction to Outdoor Therapies 2. Experiential Facilitation in the Outdoors 3. Ecopsychological Approaches to Therapy 4. Psychological First Aid for Outdoor Programs 5. Indigenous Land-Based Healing Pedagogies: From the Ground Up Part II: Practices 6. Wilderness Therapy 7. Adventure Therapy 8. Nature-Based Therapy 9. Equine and Animal Assisted Therapies 10. Garden and Horticultural Therapies 11. Nature, Sensory Integration, and Pediatric Occupational Therapy 12. Surf Therapy 13. Forest Therapy Part III: Critical Perspectives and Conclusions 14. Critical Perspectives on Outdoor Therapy Practices 15. Future Directions for Outdoor Therapies

Read more less

Book SynopsisHumanitarian aid workers are trying to make a difference in an increasingly dangerous world. Psychosocial Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers: A Roadmap of Trauma and Critical Incident Care highlights the risks of such work, educates professionals responsible for their duty of care, and brings together current thinking to promote collaborative working to support the carers of our world. From the humanitarian aid worker trying to organise support amongst chaos, to the professional offering a safe place for recovery, all of these individuals are at risk of becoming traumatised. Therefore, it is vital that we recognise the psychological risks on these individuals, and that they recognise how they can support themselves, so they can continue to function in the work that they do. This book can be used as a trauma awareness guide for all staff whose work exposes them â directly or indirectly â to trauma, and therefore becomes a risk to their physical or mental wellbeing.Psychosocial Support for Humanitarian Aid Workers will appeal to all those working in the field of humanitarian aid, counsellors and psychotherapists, emergency first responders, as well as those who are looking to support themselves after surviving trauma. Trade Review"Raising standards in psychosocial support for those working on humanitarian response to crises and disaster is only just being recognised by those organisations working in the field. This book is an essential and timely contribution to understanding the need for such support as well as providing a practical guide to establishing systems and approaches. I would urge all those responsible for humanitarian aid workers and indeed, for those responsible for staff or volunteers working in development organisations, to read this book as a matter of urgency and to take on board its recommendations" Philip Goodwin, Chief Executive, VSO International.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPreface 1. Introduction: the roadmap of psychological risk Aid work: the curse of the strong Organisational duty of care Ripple effect of trauma The changing face of aid work The scars of wisdom 2. The physiology of trauma:the mechanics of trauma What is trauma? The survival response How is the brain impacted by trauma? Common trauma symptoms 3. Treating trauma: support vehicles of recovery What are trauma specialist treatments? EMDR: how does it work? Case study 1 (EMDR) TF-CBT: how does it work? Case study 2 (TF-CBT) 4. Resilience toolkit: the first aid kit Relaxation Education Social Physical Exercise Creativity Thinking 5. Psychosocial management of critical incidents: the emergency route Peter Moore: case study Megan Nobert: case study Organisational trauma What psychological support should be available to staff after a critical incident? Appropriate timings of offering psychological support Summary of early interventions 6. The complete package of care: the road most travelled Pre-deployment psychosocial support Psychosocial support during deployment Post-deployment psychosocial support The homecoming Conclusion 7. Cultural relevance of psychosocial support: local roadmaps Culturally sensitive support Cultural models of psychosocial support Developing localised services or importing international professionals Supporting national staff Conclusion 8. Conclusion: the complete trauma grab bag Survival Unresolved trauma leads to war Post-traumatic growth Final thoughts Sources of help ReferencesIndex

Read more less