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Book SynopsisDance and Creativity within Dance Movement Therapy discusses the core work and basic concepts in dance movement therapy (DMT), focusing on the centrality of dance, the creative process and their aesthetic-psychological implications in the practice of the profession for both patients and therapists.Based on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary inputs from fields such as philosophy, anthropology and dance, contributions examine the issues presented by cultural differences in DMT through the input of practitioners from several diverse countries. Chapters blend theory and case studies with personal, intimate reflections to support critical descriptions of DMT interventions and share methods to help structure practice and facilitate communication between professionals and researchers.The book's multicultural, multidisciplinary examination of the essence of dance and its countless healing purposes will give readers new insights into the value and functions of danTrade Review"Heartfelt admiration and appreciation to Sharon Chaiklin and Hilda Wengrower as they envision and co-create a completely new edited collection together with leading members of the international Dance/Movement Therapy community. The reader is a privileged witness." Joan Chodorow, PhD, BC-DMT, author of Dance Therapy and Depth Psychology: The Moving Imagination"The editors offer a precious and original contribution to the development of new perspectives for DMT in the contemporary world. It is an effective tool to update as a dance therapist and also to dialogue with colleagues from other professions in light of shared scientific acquisitions. New research and applications testify to the vitality of this discipline within different cultures. This book represents an important didactic support for dance movement therapists and a stimulating encounter for other experienced professionals."Vincenzo Puxeddu, MD, PhD, DMT, EADMT President (European Association Dance Movement Therapy), co-director DMT Master program Paris University"Heartfelt admiration and appreciation to Sharon Chaiklin and Hilda Wengrower as they envision and co-create a completely new edited collection together with leading members of the international Dance/Movement Therapy community. The reader is a privileged witness." Joan Chodorow, Ph.D., BC-DMT, author of Dance Therapy and Depth Psychology: The Moving Imagination"The editors offer a precious and original contribution to the development of new perspectives for DMT in the contemporary world. It is an effective tool to update as a dance therapist and also to dialogue with colleagues from other professions in light of shared scientific acquisitions. New research and applications testify to the vitality of this discipline within different cultures. This book represents an important didactic support for dance movement therapists and a stimulating encounter for other experienced professionals."Vincenzo Puxeddu, M.D., Ph.D., DMT, EADMT President (European Association Dance Movement Therapy), co-director DMT Master program Paris UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: About Dance; 1. Dance Comes to the Frontstage in Dance Movement Therapy; 2. Back to Basics: The Aesthetic, Poetic, and Contemplative Movements’ Attributes That Heal in Dance Movement Therapy; 3. On the possibility of Authentic Movement: A Philosophical Investigation; 4. The Invisible of the Dancing Body; Part II. Research; 5. The Significance of Dance in Dance Movement Therapy: An International Online Survey with DMT Novices; 6. A Way to Embodiment through Aesthetic Relationship: Transformational Body Tracings; 7. "Being Moved" as a Therapeutic Factor of Dance Movement Therapy; 8. Wording the Complexity of Dance Movement Therapy: A Scoping Review on How Dance Movement Therapists Describe Their Clinical Practice; 9. Creating Breeds Creating; 10. Creating the Dance of Self: A Stage Theory of the Creative Process in Dance/Movement Therapy; Part III: Practice; 11. Dancing Activism: Choreographing the Material with/in Dementia; 12. Seeing with the Heart: The Aesthetics of Dance/Movement Therapy with Older Adults and People with Dementia; 13. Dance-Rhythm-Therapy for Patients with Parkinson's disease; 14. Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation: Model Sampoornata; 15. Asian Cultural Body, Dance, and Therapy: A Korean Perspective; 16. Dance/Movement Therapy in Japan and Its Cultural Roots; 17. Dance Movement Therapy and Flamenco: Relationships through Traditional Rhythms; 18. Time, Space, and an Aesthetics of Survival: Dance/Movement Therapy and Embodied Imagination after Unimaginable Loss; 19. As the Dance Winds Down: Coping with Aging as a Dance Therapist.

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Book SynopsisPsychoanalysis in the Barrios: Race, Class, and the Unconscious demonstrates that psychoanalytic principles can be applied successfully in disenfranchised Latino populations, refuting the misguided idea that psychoanalysis is an expensive luxury only for the wealthy. As opposed to most Latin American countries, where psychoanalysis is seen as a practice tied to the promotion of social justice, in the United States psychoanalysis has been viewed as reserved for the well-to-do, assuming that poor people lack the sophistication that psychoanalysis requires, thus heeding invisible but no less rigid class boundaries. Challenging such discrimination, the authors testify to the efficacy of psychoanalysis in the barrios, upending the unfounded widespread belief that poor people are so consumed with the pressures of everyday survival that they only benefit from symptom-focused interventions. Sharing vivid vignettes of psychoanalytic treatments, this collection sheds liTrade Review"Since its origins, psychoanalysis has been faced with two crucial questions: are its theories universal or culturally determined? Should treatment be made available to all, and if so, at what cost? These questions continue to haunt contemporary psychoanalytic practice. Psychoanalysis in the Barrios: Race, Class, and the Unconscious presents a diverse array of responses to and provocative reformulations of these century-old concerns, as for instance whether there is a cultural specificity to Cuban scopophilic perversions, or how one offers treatment to impoverished, working-class urban Americans? How does contemporary fiction, art, and music help us understand these questions? Patricia Gherovici’s and Chris Christian’s edited volume should be required reading for all analytic trainees and students of psychology."-Rubén Gallo, author of Freud’s Mexico: Into the Wilds of Psychoanalysis and member of the board, Sigmund Freud Museum, Vienna, Austria"This book may well launch a much needed revolution in the delivery of mental health services to Latino and impoverished communities. The essays in this collection, many new voices along with voices we have learned to trust and listen to, bring the reader into the world of the ‘barrio’ where our assumptions about class, and race, and gender, but also about psychoanalytic practice will be transformed. Dedicated by Gherovici and Christian to educating our profession about the injustices and distortions of mental health work in those communities, this book will actually do something much more, namely contribute to the transformation of psychoanalysis in its theories of subjectivity and in its practices. We read here to discover a community we do not easily get to know or work with. But what we will read here can alter us."-Adrienne Harris, New York University, and the Sandor Ferenczi Center at the New School, USA"Working in and against a U.S. medical industrial complex that seeks to commodify every aspect of health—including mental health—this sui generis collection underscores how psychoanalysis is not only possible in the barrios but indeed indispensable to it. This book achieves something truly remarkable: the integration of critical race studies with psychoanalysis. It illustrates how a retooled psychoanalytic practice can be oriented toward progressive social transformations of race, gender, class, and capitalism for Latinidad."-David L. Eng, co-author of Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans"Since its origins, psychoanalysis has been faced with two crucial questions: are its theories universal or culturally determined? Should treatment be made available to all, and if so, at what cost? These questions continue to haunt contemporary psychoanalytic practice. Psychoanalysis in the Barrios: Race, Class, and the Unconscious presents a diverse array of responses to and provocative reformulations of these century-old concerns, as for instance whether there is a cultural specificity to Cuban scopophilic perversions, or how one offers treatment to impoverished, working-class urban Americans? How does contemporary fiction, art, and music help us understand these questions? Patricia Gherovici’s and Chris Christian’s edited volume should be required reading for all analytic trainees and students of psychology."-Rubén Gallo, author of Freud’s Mexico: Into the Wilds of Psychoanalysis and member of the board, Sigmund Freud Museum, Vienna"This book may well launch a much needed revolution in the delivery of mental health services to Latino and impoverished communities. The essays in this collection, many new voices along with voices we have learned to trust and listen to, bring the reader into the world of the ‘barrio’ where our assumptions about class, and race, and gender, but also about psychoanalytic practice will be transformed. Dedicated by Gherovici and Christian to educating our profession about the injustices and distortions of mental health work in those communities, this book will actually do something much more, namely contribute to the transformation of psychoanalysis in its theories of subjectivity and in its practices. We read here to discover a community we do not easily get to know or work with. But what we will read here can alter us."-Adrienne Harris, New York University, and the Sandor Ferenczi Center at the New School, USA"Working in and against a U.S. medical industrial complex that seeks to commodify every aspect of health—including mental health—this sui generis collection underscores how psychoanalysis is not only possible in the barrios but indeed indispensable to it. This book achieves something truly remarkable: the integration of critical race studies with psychoanalysis. It illustrates how a retooled psychoanalytic practice can be oriented toward progressive social transformations of race, gender, class, and capitalism for Latinidad."-David L. Eng, co-author of Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian AmericansTable of ContentsIntroduction Patricia Gherovici Section I: Freud with a Spanish Accent: The Latin American Experience of the Psychic Being Political Chapter 1. Freud and the Latin Americans: A Forgotten Relationship Mariano Plotkin Chapter 2: Psychoanalysts Bearing Witness: Trauma and Memory in Latin America Nancy Hollander Chapter 3: Dying to Get Out: Challenges in the Treatment of Latin American Migrants Fleeing Violent Communities Ricardo Ainslie, Hannah McDermott, Crystal Guevara Section II. Pathology of Otherness: Diagnosis in the Barrio Chapter 4: The Analyst as Interpreter: Ataque de Nervios, Puerto Rican Syndrome, and The Inexact Interpretation Christopher Christian Chapter 5: The Anxiety of Citizenship or the Psychotic as Citizen Alfredo Carrasquillo Chapter 6: Eating Brains: Latinx Barrios, Psychoanalysis, and Neuroscience Antonio Viego Section III. The Latino Queer Body: Mourning, Melancholía, and the Law Chapter 7: Visible Pleasure and Sex Policing: State, Science, and Desire in Twentieth-Century Cuba Jennifer Lambe Chapter 8: Melancholia and the Abject on Mango Street: Racialized Narratives /Psychoanalysis Ben Sifuentes-Jáuregui Chapter 9: Chencha’s Gait: Voice and Nothing in Myrta Silva Licia Fiol Matta Chapter 10: Beside Oneself: Queer Psychoanalysis and the Aesthetics of Latinidad Joshua Javier Guzmán Section IV. The Clinical is Political Chapter 11: The Political Potentiality of the Psychoanalytic Process Carlos Padrón Chapter 12: Treating Borderline Personality Disorder in El Barrio: Integrating Race and Class into Transference-Focused Psychotherapy Daniel Gaztambide Chapter 13: Psychoanalysis of Poverty, Poverty of Psychoanalysis Patricia Gherovici

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Book SynopsisAssessment and Treatment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Clinical Perspective is the ideal primer for anyone who works with people who self-injure. Profiling who is affected as well as what their behaviour includes, the book explores the range of factors behind why people self-injure, from the influence of social media to the need for self-regulation, and offers recommendations for both assessment and outpatient treatment.Throughout, the book is permeated by profound respect for those who use self-injury in an attempt to live a good life, while conveying a deep understanding of the challenges that self-injury presents for family members and treatment professionals. It recognizes that the behaviour can spread in hospital wards or other institutional setting, introducing the concept of self-injury by proxy, and assesses the range of therapies available, including CBT, MBT, ERGT and family therapy. Each chapter is complemented by clinical vignettes.In an era when a great number of professionals will come into contact with someone who self-injures â including teachers, social workers and nurses as well as therapists â The Assessment and Treatment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury is an invaluable resource that examines both the causes and the treatments available.Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is self-injury?Direct self-injuryIndirect self-injury Self-injury by proxyDigital self-harmTerminology Typologies of self-injuryChapter 2. Non-suicidal self-injury – an independent diagnosis? Categorizing self-injurers in non-clinical populationsAutonomous diagnosis in DSM-5Differential diagnoses Chapter 3. Epidemiology and gender differencesPrevalence in different age groups Onset, course and prognosisGender differences Women cut, men hit themselvesA literary example of a man who self-injuresChapter 4. Self-injury as a sign of the times Historical descriptions of self-injury Skin Late modern society When perfect becomes the new normalSelf-injury as social pathologyDemedicalizing and normalizing self-injury Social media Chapter 5. Historical theories and new models for understanding non-suicidal self-injuryHistorical theoriesEmotion dysregulation and three theoretical modelsThe benefits and barriers model Vulnerability and resilience factors for the development of self-injurious behaviourRisk factorsResilience factors Diversity in the presentation of self-injuryChapter 6. Attachment, affect regulation and growing up in an invalidating environmentAttachmentInternal working models The Strange situation and patterns of attachment Mind-in-mind and affect regulation Congruent and marked mirroring The alien selfMentalizing Mentalizing, mindfulness and validation Developing a mentalizing capacity Good mentalizing Failure of mentalizing deficit and NSSI Dissociation Dissociation and self-injuryThe biosocial theory and the impact of an invalidating childhood environment Chapter 7. From meaning to function A functional model of NSSI Model for perpetuation self-injuring behaviour Functions of NSSI Chapter 8. Pathophysiology and neurobiological perspectives on self-injury The role of neurotransmitters in NSSI Adrenalin, noradrenalin and cortisolThe low road and the high roadEndogenous opioidsSerotoninOther neurotransmittersChapter 9. Assessment of patients with non-suicidal self-injuryTherapeutic contact with the self-injuring patientAssessing patients with self-injuryAssessment instruments Motivation for treatment Levels of treatmentPrioritizing treatment focusChapter 10. Treatment of non-suicidal self-injury – an overview Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)Manual-Assisted Cognitive Therapy (MACT)Emotion Regulation Group Therapy (ERGT)Mobile apps Family therapyPhysical exercise Medical treatment Core elements in the psychotherapeutic treatment of NSSIChapter 11. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Dialectical dilemmasTreatment structure The five stages of DBTValidation Change strategies Crisis card Contact between patient and therapist Effect of DBT on NSSI Chapter 12. Mentalization-based therapy – keeping mind in mind Treatment structure Case formulation Treatment principles General interventionIntervention hierarchy Elements of MBTImpact of MBT on NSSIChapter 13. Treating self-injury during hospitalizationEmotional dysregulation during hospitalization SedativesSelf-injury by proxy – mechanical restraintsThe spiral of self-injury – the ‘tacit dialogue’Reactions that may exacerbate self-injuring behaviour NSSI and peer influence Principles of a non-confrontational cultureThe practical organization of the treatment Chapter 14. When a loved one self-injures Walking on eggshellsAccepting the difficult situationSurvivor’s guiltNeutral topics Talk about it Educate yourself online and via the literatureParental burnout Parental relations – GIVEScars

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new edition provides an overview of the main professional, ethical and research issues that are required knowledge for counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists engaging in therapeutic or clinical work. These issues form part of the curriculum and practice requirements of all the major counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry professional organisations (including BACP, BPS, HCPC, RCP, UKCP, IACP, IPS and IAHIP).Divided in six clearly defined sections, this book will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes. This new edition has also been updated to include content on social justice, community psychology and professional guidelines, reflecting the latest academic research and clinical dTrade Review"Ethics are the cornerstone to good clinical practice and good research. The clinical needs of patients are paramount in healthcare delivery. It is important that across cultures, rights of individuals with mental illness and dilemmas are respected. Issues related to privacy and confidentiality may vary across healthcare systems and cultures, however, ethical considerations remain paramount. The success of the previous two editions of this very welcome volume indicates the need for continuing to deliver mental health care services in an appropriate and ethical manner. Editors and authors are to be congratulated for their vision and effort in highlighting challenges and potential ways forward ensuring that clinicians approach their practice in an ethical framework. This volume will be of great interest to mental health professionals."– Professor Dinesh Bhugra, CBE, President, BMA (2018-2019), President World Psychiatric Association (2014-2017), President, The Royal College of Psychiatrists (2008-2011)"As a trainee psychotherapist, the changing landscape and challenges faced in clinical practice can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate. However, having such a comprehensive, accessible and informative book like this is invaluable to professional development. This is a well-thought and well-crafted book, which attends to numerous dilemmas that clinicians encounter. It also acts as a guideline for trainees to ensure that an ethical framework is adopted at all times throughout training and clinical practice. As a trainee therapist, it is vital to have a book like this to refer to as it offers trustworthy guidance on a range of important topics that need careful consideration."– Martina Kehoe, Trainee, MSc, Integrative Psychotherapy"Ethics are the foundation of therapeutic practice. In order to navigate the unique and complex challenges presented to practitioners, a robust understanding of ethics in practice is essential. This considered edition brings together notable voices from a variety of perspectives, presenting a comprehensive analysis of ethics in contemporary psychotherapeutic work. This publication is one of those must have references for all practitioners at every level."– Bee MacBean, MBACP Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist"The Handbook consists of accessible, concise overviews of an incredibly comprehensive range of professional issues. As such, it will be highly relevant to a broad audience of counsellors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and clinical and counselling psychologists. This third edition has been updated to take account of recent UK professional body practice and ethical guidelines and also includes a number of new chapters including ones on service user involvement and social inclusion issues. As with previous editions, it will undoubtedly prove invaluable to trainees and highly experienced practitioners alike."- David Murphy, President, British Psychological Society (2019-2020)Table of ContentsPart 1 Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations1. IntroductionRachel Tribe and Jean Morrissey2. Service User Involvement, Ethics and Power in Therapy ServicesPremila Trivedi3. Psychological Contracts: Hidden Agreements in Life and at WorkMichael Carroll and Rachel Tribe4. New Challenges for Professional Ethics and Good Practice Guidelines for Psychologists, Psychotherapists and TherapistsHannah Farndon, Nicola Gale and Sarah NiblockPart 2 Legal Considerations and Responsibilities5. Client Confidentiality and Data ProtectionPeter Jenkins6. The Legal Context of TherapyPeter Jenkins7. Writing a Report for use in Court and Appearing in Court as a Health Professional and/or Expert Witness Allan Winthrop8. Regulation, Learning from ComplaintsBrian Lindfield Part 3 Clinical Considerations and Responsibilities 9. Fitness to Practise Nicola Barden and Ruth Caleb10. The Role of Social Media in Counselling and PsychotherapyMary Creaner 11. Adverse Effects of Psychological TherapiesLorna FarquharsonPart 4 Working with Diversity: Professional Practice and Ethical considerations12. Ethical Considerations When Working with Young PeopleColman Noctor 13. Professional and Ethical Issues in Working with Older AdultsAfreen Huq. Maureen McIntosh and Rachel Tribe14. Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender PeopleNeil Rees15. Professional and Ethical Practice in a Multicultural and Multiethnic SocietyJulio Torales and Israel Gonzalez-UrbietaPart 5 Research, Supervision and Training 16. Research in Therapeutic Practice Settings: Ethical ConsiderationsTrishna Patel17. Evidence-Based Practice: the Ethical DimensionKenneth Gannon18. Teaching Ethics for Professional PracticeMaria Castro Romero19. Training Supervision: Professional and Ethical ConsiderationsJean Morrissey20. Trainee Perspectives on Professional, Ethical and Research PracticeRachel Tribe 21. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Professional and Ethical ConsiderationsLucia Berdondini and Thomas Elton22. Clinical Vignettes and Reflective QuestionsJean Morrissey and Rachel Smith Part 6 Social Inclusion23. Social Justice Theory and PracticeHaneyeh Belyani and Claire Marshall 24. Ethical and Professional Issues in Community PsychologyAngela ByrneResources and linksConclusion

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Book SynopsisChristianity and Gestalt Therapy is a unique integration written for psychotherapists who want to better understand their Christian clients and Christian counselors who want a clinically sound approach that embraces Christian spirituality. This book explores critical concepts in phenomenology and how they relate to both gestalt therapy and Christianity. Using mixed literary forms that include poetry and story, this book provides a window into gestalt therapy for Christian counselors interested in learning how the gestalt therapeutic model can be incorporated into their beliefs and practices. It explores the tension in psychology and psychotherapy between a rigid naturalism and an enchanted take on life. A rich mix of theory, philosophy, theology, and practice, Christianity and Gestalt Therapy is an important resource for therapists working with Christian patients. Trade Review"In this carefully argued book, Dr. Brownell interweaves Christianity, gestalt therapy, and a scholarly expertise that makes this book valuable for the reader regardless of the reader’s beliefs. This book might challenge gestalt therapists to seriously consider theology along with their other concepts and invite Christians to welcome gestalt therapy into their own ways of looking at their spiritual worlds." Dan Bloom, JD, past president, Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy and New York Institute of Gestalt Therapy, USA "We usually think of God as an entity inside or above us. Philip Brownell brings us to think of God as an experience at the ‘contact boundary,’ in the between. A deeply educated psychologist and gestalt therapist, Brownell offers the readers what we could call a ‘post-modern’ experience of God. He copes with the most complex issues of religion and anthropology with the simplicity and depth of a child who says ‘the emperor is naked'." Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb, Istituto di Gestalt HCC, Italy Table of ContentsPart 1: Being Present 1. Existing and the Conditions of Contact 2. Being God 3. Being Present in Therapy 4. A Critical Realist Perspective on Presence 5. Non-Independence and Alterity–When People Meet People 6. Immanence and Transcendence–When God Meets People Story One: A Private Lake Part 2: The Pneumal Field in Gestalt Therapy 7. Basic Field Dynamics 8. Atmospheres, Life Worlds, and the Organism-Environment Field 9. Enchantment and the Pneumenal Story Two: A Change in Atmosphere Part 3: The Experience of Contact with God 10. A Basic Orientation to Phenomenology 11. A Phenomenology of Spiritual Life 12. Eavesdropping on Relationships with God Story Three: The Longed-For Peace Part 4: Risk and Trust 13. The Ineffable and the Enigmatic 14. Risk and Trust Story Four: Obviously Not Obvious Part 5: Change, Salvation, and Growth 15.. Change Is Constant 16. Grace, Regeneration, and Salvation 17. Rules, Introjects, and Matters of Conscience 18. Growth in Spiritual Sensitivity 19. Growth in Availability Story Five: Time for a Change Conclusion

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Book SynopsisPersonal development (PD) groups are a key feature of many counsellor training programmes. Personal Development Groups for Trainee Counsellors: An Essential Companion is a comprehensive and accessible study guide written by experienced tutors and lecturers to support students with their PD group work and other personal development activities, helping students to get the most out of these experiences. This essential resource is aimed primarily at those who are new to counsellor training. It will also be useful for anyone who wants to understand more about the nature of PD groups and how these can be used effectively. Case studies, questions and activities encourage readers to reflect on different topics and on themselves, including looking at how to improve self-care and how mindfulness can help. The book looks at the historical background to PD groups; how they can be used effectively, and also real-life experiences from both tutors and recent students. Other chapters Trade Review'This wonderful additional to the field offers an informed and helpful insight into the world of personal development groups. The collaboration of contributing authors, all experienced practitioners, supervisors and academics, provides an engaging and valuable resource to trainee counsellors and therapists and others interested in their own personal development. The rich integration of theory, practice examples, case studies and reflective exercises creates a well-informed companion guide, signposting the reader seamlessly through the often complex, challenging and ultimately rewarding experience of personal development groups.' - Anna Playle, Psychotherapist, Supervisor & Programme Director and Senior Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University 'It is acknowledged that personal development groups, although essential to therapeutic education, can be experienced with some trepidation—not only by students! This book, produced by five experienced and committed practitioners will be welcomed by trainee therapists, their teachers and supervisors. It is a 'go-to' handbook that helps to demystify the purposes and processes involved in PD group membership where the need for good facilitation and active participation is a given. This book is definitive in its broad-spectrum coverage and it is presented in a very accessible format.' - Marjorie Ashdown, BACP Fellow, PD Group Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor and Therapist'I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who works with people, as it has certainly enhanced my capacity for reflection and broadened my personal development. The exercises were often transformative and encouraged me to look at things from a slightly different perspective. They encouraged self-reflection and I felt my capacity for personal development deepened through the experience. I especially appreciated the vignettes throughout which allowed me to put my learning into context.' - Margo Fourman, Special Education and Learning Development Tutor, University of HuddersfieldTable of ContentsList of contributorsPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction Section A: Understanding personal development 1. What is personal development? Carole Smith2. A historical overview of personal development groupsCarole Smith3. A historical and personal view of PD groupsTracy Hitchcock4. Personal development journeys: Student experiences Edited by Jayne GodwardSection B: The personal development group5. Understanding the personal development group Jayne Godward6. Experiences of personal development groups: A research baseCarole Smith7. Experiences of running personal development groups: The facilitator role Jayne Godward8. Conflict and difficulties in personal development groups Jayne GodwardSection C: Developing self-awareness to enhance practice9. Ethics and personal development: Understanding personal ethicsHeather Dale10. Personal moral qualities Heather Dale11. Attachment styles and relational patternsTracy Hitchcock12. Identity and the counselling relationship: Who do you think you are? Tara Fox and Jayne GodwardSection D: Other aspects of personal development13. Personal therapy in counsellor training Heather Dale, Jayne Godward and Carole Smith14. Supervision and personal development Heather Dale and Jayne Godward15. Self-care and support for trainee counsellors Heather Dale16. Mindfulness and self-compassion Tara Fox17. Reflecting on and capturing your personal development: Study skills support Heather Dale and Jayne GodwardConclusionIndex

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This book provides an accessible and balanced introduction to positive psychology scholarship and its applications, incorporating an overview of the development of positive psychology. Positive Psychology: The Basics delineates positive psychology's journey as a discipline, takes stock of its achievements and provides an updated overview of its core topics, exploring the theory, research and interventions in each.Launched as a rebellious discipline just over two decades ago, positive psychology challenged the emphasis of applied psychology on disease and dysfunction and offered a new, more balanced perspective on human life. From its foundations in the late 20th century to recent second-wave theories around the importance of recognizing negative emotions, this compact overview covers the key ideas and principles, from research around emotional wellbeing, optimism and change, to posttraumatic growth and positive relationships. The first jargon-free introduction t

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Book SynopsisGlobal Leadership & Coaching: Flourishing Under Intense Pressure at Work is a unique and personal look at coaching, leading and working internationally, bringing together inspiring, original and dramatic stories of leadership from around the world. From war zones to refugee camps, prisons to hospitals, elite sport to supermarkets, each case study draws on psychoanalytic below the surface thinking to analyse, interpret and understand a leader's decisions, motivations and fears.Rachel Ellison's inter-cultural approach takes us to Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq, Sudan, Somalia and the Central African Republic, to Honduras, the Czech Republic, the USA and the UK. Global Leadership & Coaching presents a series of individual case studies from Ellison's own experiences working with senior commercial, public and third sector leaders across 35 different countries, cultures and organisational contexts. Compellingly written, this book explores the a diverseTrade ReviewRachel’s deep and diverse insights are brilliantly brought to life through a number of fascinating case studies in this valuable contribution to the literature of leadership. Covering an extremely broad spectrum, from the deeply personal account of the experiences inside NICU to the powerful story of leading an NGO in a war zone, Rachel shows that whilst the situations may differ the fundamental challenges of leadership are universal. This book is a great resource for anyone wanting to explore leadership: accessibly written, thought-provoking and universally applicable. - Andrew Hodgson, Head of Finance Northern Europe, Uber.Every day leaders in all fields wrestle with stressful situations, but not many of us work in war zones or face life and death situations. This book draws vivid lessons from the experience of those courageous people who do. It analyses different responses to acute stress. It points the way to positive, life-enhancing solutions to extreme demands. I recommend the stories Rachel Ellison tells so well to anyone looking for inspiration for their own leadership role. - Alan Bookbinder, former Director, Sainsbury Family Charitable TrustsRachel Ellison's book speaks to everyone who has leadership responsibilities and teams to manage. Her meticulously researched case studies shed light on the issues leaders face across a fascinating range of organisations and cultures. By focussing on individuals and how they respond to very specific personal challenges in settings from prison to Paralympics, Rachel draws lessons which apply across large and small organisations. She shows how leaders grow through awareness of their own background and motives; and how important it is to engage honestly with others, respecting their culture and outlook. This book will be invaluable for everyone who wants to connect with those they lead, and to understand what real leadership means in a global context. - Sir Martin Donnelly, KCB, CMG, former Permanent Secretary for the Department for International Trade and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).This highly accessible book challenges us in an understanding of leadership that extends far beyond the more commonly defined competencies of envisioning the future and inspiring followers. It invites us to explore the critical effect of the emotional labour of work on the individual, the group and the organisation. Through the range of evocative narratives, we are invited to tolerate, feel and think about deeper, usually covert, dynamics of organisational life. The book offers a gift of insight to leaders.- Wendy Harding, PhD, CEO and Director of Academic Programs, National Institute of Organisation Dynamics, Australia.From her position of trust coaching leaders in some of the most challenging situations and her own personal experience, Rachel Ellison offers a wealth of insight which is relevant to leaders in all walks of life. Her observations of the psychological importance of space and environment in a neonatal intensive care unit, mirror some of the challenges faced by businesses seeking to reconcile the spiralling costs of city based property and a desire felt by many employees to work more flexibly outside the office. In the supermarket chapter, we meet a World Foods buyer who is truly trying to embrace and harness the power of diversity (a word too often used to refer only to matters of gender or race) to create commercial as well as cultural successes, experiences that can be applied by us all. Packed with reflective learning, this is a book I keep going back to and every time I do, I find something new to think about. - Jenny Hearn, Director PWCDiversity is key to this engaging discussion of what leadership means. Ellison has a unique ability to plot psychological learning against a backdrop of real human theatre. The canvass moves from Afghanistan to Jerusalem, from cycling to salami, from the authenticity of leadership to the authenticity of gherkins. The world has needed someone to come out and say authoritatively that diversity will help your organisation thrive more successfully and do your job better. What Ellison is telling us is that diversity is not a tick box exercise but a vital tool and in fact a requirement of effective leadership.Ellison says you win trust by learning and listening, and she doesn’t shrink from the big questions, such as what leadership teaches us about ourselves and about those around us?I loved this book and the idea that leaders are leaders, all over the world and in every walk of life. Buy a copy of this book if you want to learn about diversity of teams, how women are empowered when they join together, and how commercial success and collaboration in business can be a shared cow. - Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive, Equality and Human Rights CommissionThis book presents us with diverse and deeply personal stories. It challenges us to embed the powerful lessons within them into our professional lives. As an educator, the text encouraged me to find vital learning about our work environment, space and boundaries, even from the most extreme and distressing circumstances. I was engrossed by the leader’s stories but really appreciated how the author summarised each chapter by directing the reader, to reflect on their own thinking and learning. Ellison’s insight, pace and clarity makes for a thought provoking read with lasting impact. - Niki Jackson, Director of Education NNLS / Youth Education Director.In the well populated field of Leadership Coaching books this one is different. It demonstrates how leadership takes many different guises but the qualities it requires are the same and the questions a Coach needs to explore are as relevant in times of cultural change as in active conflict zones as in board rooms. This thought provoking account of the writers experiences provides insights about how a Coach can enable the navigation of different leadership situations by considering the hidden story as well as the presenting facts. And a bonus for the reader is the stimulus questions at the end of each chapter - particularly valuable for Coach Supervision groups! - Liz Macann, former Head of Coaching, BBC.I often find it difficult to find a business book that stimulates my thinking and emotions. Rachel Ellison’s book clearly does this. I felt a personal connection and empathy with the leaders sharing their stories and could relate to the challenges they face. The real-life, non-corporate situations create powerful perspectives that are thought provoking and inspirational. It is a reminder to business leaders, sports coaches and parents of their responsibilities to care for their teams and families, as a collective of individuals with their own needs and to be a catalyst for each person to achieve their aspirations. The book challenges traditional ways of thinking with humility and in a non-arrogant style. - Geoff Ranson, Senior Director, Internal Audit Asda Wal-Mart.Rachel draws on the varied and fascinating experiences that coaching has exposed her to, creating a book that is colourful, thought-provoking and hard to put down. I especially liked the story of Fatima in Somalia and the near-impossible leadership choices she has to make. Rachel's analysis goes beyond the obvious and looks at upbringing, culture and personal drivers to help both leaders and coaches untangle complex issues at work. I loved it. / Deeply enjoyable. - Anthony Ryland, former Learning & Development Director, Samsung Electronics.We lead in a very different world today where so many rules are being rewritten in all organisations – private, public, NGO. Coaching is one essential tool which will allow us to lead effectively in such a changed world. Rachel Ellison’s fresh and provocative book challenges us in powerful ways as to how as leaders and coaches we must raise our game to remain relevant and excellent in this new world." - Alan Smith, Senior Executive at a global financial services organisation.This fascinating, insightful book takes the reader on a journey of others’ leadership experiences and coaching challenges, from the hot, dangerous war zones of Afghanistan and Syria to the mosaic tiled floors of the National Gallery, London. In each of its chapters, the author skilfully blends a personal human story with deeper more psychoanalytical insights, which can only leave us thinking harder about our leadership and interactions with colleagues. Equally skilfully the book draws out reflections for both leaders and coaches, the two complementary perspectives making it a particularly useful tool for each. - Tim Stew, British High Commissioner to Trinidad & Tobago, FCO.Rachel thoughtfully examines the essential importance of investing time in relationship building with your suppliers, and of really getting to know your team and nurture it. The international supermarket chapter skilfully raises questions about FMCG food retail in 21st century Britain, the deeper meaning and role of food in the lives of communities around the world, the type of food we buy and why. If only most consumers had the chance to read this chapter and build an understanding of the unique supply chains giving them access to wonderful produce. A must read for leaders, coaches and consumers. - Jane Steward, Managing Director, Eastgate LarderThis book provides a fascinating insight into both the art and the science of leadership coaching. The case studies are compelling and (sometimes uncomfortably) honest. The insight into how a coach picks up on signals, chooses what to name and how to frame questions will make me more self -ware as well as more observant of the unspoken, and perhaps even subconscious, cues from those who work with and for me. This book can help on the journey to becoming a transformational and not just a transactional leader. - Emma Squire, Director of Arts, Heritage and Tourism, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.Rachel Ellison’s book about leadership and coaching is incomparably fresh. Instead of shop worn theories of coaching pummelled by tired ideas, we are brought into the life space of her clients as they live and breathe their leadership challenges and dilemmas. From a refugee camp to neonatal intensive care, to elite high performance para-sport, this is a book about leadership as it is lived in the raw and about a coach who meets her clients where their experience, intellect and emotions converge. You the reader are invited to inhabit Ellison’s world and to learn along with her what it is like to help leaders achieve programmatic and moral excellence. - Dr Larry Hirschhorn, Director, Centre for Applied Research, Philadelphia USA; Chair Bridger Memorial Award Committee, ISPSO Rachel Ellison is pioneering in relation to coaching a lovely tradition that has been highly valued in the field of psychotherapy – describing real cases in a personal way, complete with rich details and intricacies of coaching practice. The reader can follow the narrative of each case through the eyes of both the client and the coach, with additional insights provided by the psychoanalytically oriented supervision group. The stories offer a deep questioning of the ‘good practice’ imperatives of the field and challenge many traditional interpretations of how the coaching process should proceed. It is not a book with ‘how to’ strategies for being a coach or a coaching client. It offers something much more important – a glimpse into the real struggles and delights of the coaching encounter. - Tatiana Bachkirova, Professor of Coaching Psychology and Director of the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies at Oxford Brookes University, UK.Table of ContentsForeword: Dr Susan Kahn; Introduction: Rachel Ellison.Chapter 1: Leading where it's hot, dusty and dangerous: What commercial and public-sector leaders can learn about effective leadership from non-governmental development aid workers.Chapter 2: A hero is someone who wins a war, not loses a leg: How a Paralympic coach led his diversely disabled athletes to gold.Chapter 3: Stocking the World Foods aisle: The story of how a global supermarket manager had to relearn how to lead effectively, in a multi-ethnic context.Chapter 4: Cooking for Conflict Resolution: An exploration of difference. How unexpected collaborations can foster greater innovation, creativity and success.Chapter 5: Coaching across multiple cultures: Confronting stereotypes in the coach-leader relationship.Chapter 6: Leading behind bars: Insights from Inside. Leadership learning from a former prison governor who says in terms of crime, he could have 'gone either way'.Chapter 7: Location location location: How one client claims his leadership learning was transformed, because of the different places, buildings and environments his coaching conversations took place in.Chapter 8: Desires and Defences: Leadership in a Refugee Context.Chapter 9: Communism cripples character: The story of how transition from political oppression to free democracy and unleashed waves of innovation, capitalism, lies and laziness.Chapter 10: Comfort and containment: An exploration of the architectural and psychological 'spaces' associated with an experience of being in a neonatal intensive care unit.Chapter 11: Closing Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisJon Hill and Joe Oliver introduce the Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC) model with clarity and accessibility, defining it as an approach that incorporates mindfulness and acceptance, focusing on committed, values-based actions to help coachees make meaningful changes to their lives. Acceptance and Commitment Coaching: Distinctive Features explains the ACC model in such a way that the reader will be able to put it into practice immediately, as well as offering sufficient context to anchor the practical tools in a clear theoretical framework. Split into two parts, the book begins by emphasising ACC's relevance and its core philosophy before providing an overview of its key theoretical points and the research that supports it. The authors also explain the six key ACC processes: defusion, acceptance, contact with the present moment, self as context, values and committed action, and explain how to use them in practice. Hill and Oliver address essential toTrade Review"This scientifically-grounded behavioural change programme will supercharge your coaching practice! Written by two leading experts, Jon Hill and Joe Oliver, this is a wonderfully accessible book that will introduce you to the fundamental principles of this powerful, process-based approach to coaching, taking you step-by-step through its core features and providing a comprehensive roadmap for incorporating it into your practice. Whether you’re coaching individuals or groups in health, sport, business, work or towards personal improvement, this incredibly versatile model will be sure to enrich your coaching sessions; adding another powerful tool – psychological flexibility – to your coachees’ tool boxes. All coaches should grab a copy without delay. Highly recommended." – Dr Michael Sinclair, Director of City Psychology Group and author of Mindfulness for Busy People and The Little ACT Workbook"How do we coach people to work practically toward their chosen life directions, while skillfully responding to the emotions and thoughts that arise from these choices? Coaches who are looking for evidence-based ways to work will find this book an essential guide.The authors provide a very clear introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, outlining a model of practice, and a philosophy toward coaching that is pragmatic and flexible (contextual behavioural science). They also provide an accessible and entertaining introduction to learning principles based on Relational Frame Theory. This description of how language works in practice will help coaches to do their job using powerful and precise change methods.The book contains various enlightening and useful examples given of how to engage learners in the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching. The authors also provide pointers on mistakes they have made in coaching, sharing their experience and wisdom, and helping the reader to gain a deeper understanding of this unique coaching model. The principles described here will lead to transformative changes learner and coach alike." – Eric Morris, PhD, Director, La Trobe University Psychology Clinic, Melbourne, Australia"Having recommended the authors’ previous book, ACTivate Your Life, to many of my therapy clients, it was no surprise to see that this book is full of the same clear descriptions of ACT and its application, this time to using it as an approach to coaching. This will be a valuable resource to coaches out there looking to introduce a coherent model of human function into their practice." – Dr Richard Bennett, Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society, UK"This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to use the ACT model for coaching. Easy-to-read, highly practical, loaded with simple but powerful tools and techniques. If you’re already a coach, this will surely supercharge the way you work. And if you want to start coaching but aren’t sure how, this book will show you the way." – Russ Harris, author of ACT Made Simple and The Happiness Trap"This book is interesting, well-written, thorough and timely. In fact, I am confident that any coach who reads it will immediately be able to incorporate, and see the benefits of, the ACC model with their coaches." – Dr Nic Hooper, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, UK; co-author of The Research Journey of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy"If you’re interested in super-charging your coaching skills, then read this fantastic book! Based on Acceptance and Commitment therapy, a revolutionary new therapeutic approach, it provides you with the latest research, tools, working examples and session plans to help you and your coachees excel at work and home." – Dr Guy Meadows, The Sleep School, author of The Sleep Book"This book is a fantastic contribution to the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) literature. With a key focus on the unique characteristics of the ACT model as applied within a coaching context, it is a must buy for all coaching psychologists! The authors’ abilities to translate some of the complexities of ACT and its theoretical basis – Relational Frame Theory (RFT) – into accessible and easily understood language is rare and impressive." – Dr Duncan Gillard, Senior Educational Psychologist; co-author of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Dummies"This book is easy to read ‘how to do it’ manual for delivering ACT in groups that provides clear and comprehensive guidance for coaches and other practitioners.It breaks the whole group ACT process down into easily deliverable steps, providing clear instructions for what to do and how this links to the underlying model. The book has something for everyone, whether you are new to ACT or an experienced practitioner looking to hone and develop your skills.Those new to ACT will find it a ‘go to’ manual for guiding their practice and understanding of how to deliver group processes.Overall it’s a great guide for coaches and others that will support top quality ACT practice in the workplace and beyond.Read this book and you will improve your ACT skills!" – Dr Freddy Jackson Brown, Clinical Psychologist; co-author of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Dummies"Clear, concise, and refreshingly candid. A delightful guide full of important information, both a bird’s eye view of ACT yet packed with on-point examples and exercises. A must read for any aspiring ACT practitioner, read this book and learn from two of the best ACT teachers in the world." – Dr Jed Shamel, Clinical Psychologist; Coach and Director of Talent at SPACE10"The ACT approach has a great deal to offer the world of coaching. In this book, Jon and Joe provide an accessible overview of this approach (including its philosophical and theoretical underpinnings), and they provide a very practical guide on how ACT can be utilised to enhance coaching interventions. Given the strong body evidence supporting the ACT model of human functioning, this should be considered essential reading for all professionals involved in coaching for performance, personal and professional development, and well-being." – Dr. Paul Flaxman, Reader in Organisational Psychology, City, University of London, UK; co-author of The Mindful and Effective Employee"This is a timely and important book. Jon and Joe have produced a great overview of coaching using acceptance and commitment theory. It’s an excellent resource for both new and experienced coaches." – Rachael Skews, Lecturer in Occupational Psychology, Institute of Management Studies, Goldsmiths University, London, UKTable of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgements Part 1: The Distinctive Theoretical Features of ACC The World According to ACC Why ACC? Relational Frame Theory (RFT) for Dummies ACT Coaching Research: The Evidence Philosophy 101 for Coaches: Functional Contextualism Defusion Acceptance Contact with Present Moment Self as Context Values Committed Action Part 2: The Distinctive Practical Features of ACC What We Talk About When We Talk About ACC Assessment The Matrix Formulation The Workability Game Use of Metaphor Facilitating Cognitive Defusion From Struggle to Acceptance Be Here Now: Helping Coachees Contact the Present Moment Introducing Self as Context What Really Matters: Success Through Values Helping Coachees Take Committed Action Persistence and the Power of Habit Mindfulness on the Move Working With High Performers Managing Tricky or Unexpected Moments Six Mistakes We Have Made (And What We Learned) A Simple Six-Session ACC Model ACC for Group Coaching, Training and Development ReferencesIndex

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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   directly or indirectly   to trauma, and therefore becomes a risk to their physiTrade 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

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Book SynopsisThe Heart of Coaching Supervision takes us on a journey that starts with understanding who we are, and why we do what we do the way we do it, so that we can help those we work with understand themselves and their practice. The journey includes our background and personal and professional influences and considers the need for self-resourcing to resource others. It examines our being alongside our doing, to ensure that we can provide the best possible service to all those we work with. The book's highly experienced contributors provide a unique perspective on supervision's benefits. The chapters cover themes that support self-discovery and resourcing including the three Ps of supervision and coaching, diversity and inclusion, resourcing, working with intense emotions and the self as instrument. Nancy Kline's Thinking Environment is explored in a supervision context alongside creative forms of reflective and expressive wriTrade Review"The Heart of Coaching Supervision is an outstanding contribution to the literature. The editors have drawn together leading names in the field including Tatiana Bachkirova, Peter Hawkins and Linda Aspey to provide a kaleidoscope of chapters which will help those interested in understanding supervision practice to deepen their knowledge and enhance their practice through new insights and techniques which are at the forefront of thinking within coaching supervision." - Professor Jonathan Passmore, University of Evora, Portugal, and Henley Business School, UK"The Heart of Coaching Supervision: Working with Reflection and Self-Care is an invaluable contribution to supervision text that does what the title says and encourages us to take notice of and listen to our inner resources in service of others.This text is indispensable for supervision practice because of its ‘completeness’ about 'self'. Each chapter brings you a different perspective on supervision illustrating the author’s philosophy and approach to practice. Case studies reveal the extraordinary power of reflection for both the supervisor and the supervisee and the achievements of this combined wisdom.What you’ll experience through the eyes of the authors, who willingly share their own vulnerabilities, is validation of us as human beings. We’re inspired to accept who and what we are with compassion that urges us to offer that same compassion to others; knowing we share a common humanity.The eclectic contributions of authors exemplifying the kaleidoscope of humanity engages us with alternative and complementary approaches to supervision. You’ll read about topics you’ve possibly never experienced, or struggled to manage, or simply another perspective on a familiar theme.Case studies visit working with refugees to everyday corporate scenarios that draw on emotions; sometimes the stories will make you laugh and maybe sometimes you’ll cry. Ultimately, you’ll learn from the practices of professional supervisors about the human condition unfolding and how the power of supervision ripples beyond the immediate conversation to benefit society as a whole." – Dr Lise Lewis, EMCC International Special Ambassador Promoting Supervision Worldwide"Supervision is coming! While fairly unknown in the US and many other parts of the coaching world, supervision has been a vital mainstay of the profession in the UK and Europe. This book organizes the latest thinking from some of the masters of our field into one volume. You don’t want to miss this critical and vital development trend for the coaching profession." - Dr. Brian O. Underhill, Founder and CEO, CoachSource, LLC and author of Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders"Being a coach supervisor is a great privilege — coaches bring to supervision their most interesting and challenging issues, making it a rich and eclectic form of learning for the supervisor as well as the supervisee. The Heart of Coaching Supervision: Working with Reflection and Self-Care captures the essence of supervision – less an intellectual process or activity, more a way of being and being with. The impressive cast of contributors each provides a different insight into how supervision nurtures coaches’ efficacy and well-being, enabling them in turn to nurture their clients.The word ‘heart’ implies many things, but particularly compassion and courage – two qualities central to great leadership, great coaches and, as these pages illustrate, to great supervision. It takes both compassion and courage to truly listen; and deep listening to truly understand. The essays and case studies in this book explore what it means to value and to use self; how the differences between us can, through reflection, enhance the connectedness between us; and the importance of attention to well-being in all aspects of the client-coach-supervisor system.If coaching is a stimulus to reflective conversation, and supervision is reflection on coaching, then this excellent book adds another valuable layer – reflections on how we reflect." - Professor David Clutterbuck, visiting professor, Sheffield Hallam and Oxford Brookes Universities, UK; external examiner, Ashridge coaching MBA; co-founder, European Mentoring and Coaching Council"Context is essential to fully appreciate the power of a professional declaration. The practice of coaching is 30-35 years young, only formally organized for 22 years, and practitioners have enjoyed the benefit of coaching supervision for far less than that. In the context of a professional vocation, this time period is minuscule and reminds us to be in beginner’s mind, open and willing to be disturbed by ideas to invite disruption and innovation. Challenge to assumptions and bias requires leadership and maturity that perceives for a greater collective purpose than the self. The authors convened in this book embody this quality and bring both clear articulation and commitment to direct experience learning alive on each page. Each chapter opens the aperture of our camera lens so that we receive and absorb more of the reality in front of us as well as the abundant resources that life presents, even without us asking. Pursuit of excellence is a hallmark of being a professional and the practice of coaching supervision is an empowering and accelerating contribution. Choosing to engage it, learn it, provide it and courageously reflect and share our perspectives through this book, truly makes the whole of our profession greater than the sum of the parts." - Janet M. Harvey, ACS, MCC, CMC, Past President, Global ICF Board and ICF Foundation"The Heart of Coaching Supervision: Working with Reflection and Self-Care is an invaluable contribution to supervision text that does what the title says and encourages us to take notice of and listen to our inner resources in service of others.This text is indispensable for supervision practice because of its ‘completeness’ about 'self'. Each chapter brings you a different perspective on supervision illustrating the author’s philosophy and approach to practice. Case studies reveal the extraordinary power of reflection for both the supervisor and the supervisee and the achievements of this combined wisdom.What you’ll experience through the eyes of the authors, who willingly share their own vulnerabilities, is validation of us as human beings. We’re inspired to accept who and what we are with compassion that urges us to offer that same compassion to others; knowing we share a common humanity.The eclectic contributions of authors exemplifying the kaleidoscope of humanity engages us with alternative and complementary approaches to supervision. You’ll read about topics you’ve possibly never experienced, or struggled to manage, or simply another perspective on a familiar theme.Case studies visit working with refugees to everyday corporate scenarios that draw on emotions; sometimes the stories will make you laugh and maybe sometimes you’ll cry. Ultimately, you’ll learn from the practices of professional supervisors about the human condition unfolding and how the power of supervision ripples beyond the immediate conversation to benefit society as a whole." – Dr Lise Lewis, EMCC International Special Ambassador Promoting Supervision Worldwide"The Heart of Coaching Supervision is an outstanding contribution to the literature. The editors have drawn together leading names in the field including Tatiana Bachkirova, Peter Hawkins and Linda Aspey to provide a kaleidoscope of chapters which will help those interested in understanding supervision practice to deepen their knowledge and enhance their practice through new insights and techniques which are at the forefront of thinking within coaching supervision." - Professor Jonathan Passmore, University of Evora, Portugal, and Henley Business School, UK"In our pursuit of coaching excellence and mastery, to enhance the fulfilment, growth and performance of others and in business, we are constantly learning the ‘pillars’ of what truly makes a difference for a professional coach, to be at their best…Like an athlete, one of these is the need for reflective practice, and for a coach to work alongside a trusted partner to help them in this space.This is where this wonderful, diverse book, ‘The Heart of Coaching Supervision’ is timely, and is an important piece of work for our emerging profession. In the spirit of collaboration and valuing different perspectives, it’s a necessary read for any serious coach who wants to best serve their clients. Thank you, to all the authors, for their contribution. I would highly recommend!" - Katherine Tulpa, Global CEO and Co-founder, Association for Coaching, www.associationforcoaching.com, UK."Being a coach supervisor is a great privilege — coaches bring to supervision their most interesting and challenging issues, making it a rich and eclectic form of learning for the supervisor as well as the supervisee. The Heart of Coaching Supervision: Working with Reflection and Self-Care captures the essence of supervision – less an intellectual process or activity, more a way of being and being with. The impressive cast of contributors each provides a different insight into how supervision nurtures coaches’ efficacy and well-being, enabling them in turn to nurture their clients.The word ‘heart’ implies many things, but particularly compassion and courage – two qualities central to great leadership, great coaches and, as these pages illustrate, to great supervision. It takes both compassion and courage to truly listen; and deep listening to truly understand. The essays and case studies in this book explore what it means to value and to use self; how the differences between us can, through reflection, enhance the connectedness between us; and the importance of attention to well-being in all aspects of the client-coach-supervisor system.If coaching is a stimulus to reflective conversation, and supervision is reflection on coaching, then this excellent book adds another valuable layer – reflections on how we reflect." - Professor David Clutterbuck, visiting professor, Henley Business School and Sheffield Hallam and Oxford Brookes Universities, UK; co-founder, European Mentoring and Coaching Council"Context is essential to fully appreciate the power of a professional declaration. The practice of coaching is 30-35 years young, only formally organized for 22 years, and practitioners have enjoyed the benefit of coaching supervision for far less than that. In the context of a professional vocation, this time period is minuscule and reminds us to be in beginner’s mind, open and willing to be disturbed by ideas to invite disruption and innovation. Challenge to assumptions and bias requires leadership and maturity that perceives for a greater collective purpose than the self. The authors convened in this book embody this quality and bring both clear articulation and commitment to direct experience learning alive on each page. Each chapter opens the aperture of our camera lens so that we receive and absorb more of the reality in front of us as well as the abundant resources that life presents, even without us asking. Pursuit of excellence is a hallmark of being a professional and the practice of coaching supervision is an empowering and accelerating contribution. Choosing to engage it, learn it, provide it and courageously reflect and share our perspectives through this book, truly makes the whole of our profession greater than the sum of the parts." - Janet M. Harvey, ACS, MCC, CMC, Past President, Global ICF Board and ICF Foundation "Supervision is coming! While fairly unknown in the US and many other parts of the coaching world, supervision has been a vital mainstay of the profession in the UK and Europe. This book organizes the latest thinking from some of the masters of our field into one volume. You don’t want to miss this critical and vital development trend for the coaching profession." - Dr. Brian O. Underhill, Founder and CEO, CoachSource, LLC and author of Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational LeadersTable of ContentsEve Turner and Stephen Palmer, Introduction. Peter Jackson and Tatiana Bachkirova, The 3 Ps of Supervision and Coaching: Philosophy, Purpose and Process. Judy Ryde, Lily Seto and Damian Goldvarg, Diversity and Inclusion in Supervision. Peter Hawkins, Resourcing: The Neglected Third Leg in Supervision. Keri Phillips, Working with Intense Emotion. Eunice Aquilina, Self as Instrument. Jackee Holder, Creative Forms of Reflective and Expressive Writing in Coaching Supervision. Jane Adshead-Grant, Anne Hathaway, Linda Aspey and Eve Turner, Supervision in the Thinking Environment. Lesley Matile, Sarah Gilbert and Eve Turner, Resourcing Through a Peer Supervision Chain. Case Studies. Eve Turner and Stephen Palmer, Personal and Professional Development. Afterword.Case studies by: Christina Baird and Sam Farmer, New Zealand; Laurie Hillis and Leona deVinne, Canada; Sarah Jaggers and Stephen Palmer, UK; Michel Moral, France; Edna Murdoch, UK; Alanna O’Broin and Siobhain O'Riordan, UK; Karen Pratt and Alex van Oostveen, South Africa; Ram Ramanathan, India; Eve Turner and James Marshall, UK; Qing Wang, China.

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Book SynopsisAttachment-Focused Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents brings together two powerful treatment directions that exponentially expand the knowledge and skills available to child and adolescent trauma therapists. The book provides theoretical knowledge, clinical approaches, and specific, detailed techniques that clinicians will find indispensable in the treatment of the most challenging and high-risk young trauma victims. Also included are case studies, developed from over three decades of experience, that show the reader how to use the techniques in real-life settings. The treatment approach described here is flexible enough to adapt to real clients in the real world, regardless of trauma and attachment histories, family and living situations, or difficulties engaging in supportive therapeutic relationships. Clear and cohesive, the model presented here allows room for the individuality and approach of each therapist so that the therapeutic relationship can evolve in Trade Review"Attachment-Focused Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents is a great addition to the current literature on childhood traumatization. Developmental trauma remains an under-diagnosed and under-treated issue, and attachment disruption and dissociation often play a role in both trauma and its aftermath. In this book, Gomez-Peralez offers insight into the complex and often puzzling ways that trauma affects regulation, relating, and behavior. She provides numerous practical suggestions for stabilization and intervention that can be applicable not only to clinicians but also to caregivers and educators." —Na'ama Yehuda, MSC SLP, speech language pathologist in private practice in New York City, international consultant on developmental trauma and communication, and co-chair of the Child and Adolescent Committee of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and DissociationTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children and Adolescents 2. The Neurobiology of Attachment and Trauma 3. Complex Trauma in a Clinical Setting 4. Attachment Theory and Attachment Focused Therapy 5. Phase Oriented Psychotherapy 6. Bringing It Together--The Treatment Frame 7. Phase 1 - Stabilization and Relationships 8. Beginning Phase 1 - First Session and Assessment 9. Phase 1 - Strategies and Interventions 10. Phase 2 - Trauma Processing and Integration 11. Phase 3: Moving Forward 12. External Systems. Appendix of Worksheets

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Book SynopsisHow does one obtain employment and succeed in the growing yet competitive field of family therapy? For anyone asking themselves this question, The Marriage and Family Therapy Career Guide is the resource to read. It is structured around a series of interviews with successful graduates of accredited MFT programs and covers a wide range of career options. Not only is up-to-date information on licensure and practice requirements for each state included, the authors also present agency, residential, coaching, medical, legal, tribal, academic, corporate, faith-based, and private practice options. The book ends with a section for those professionals who wish to practice abroad. This is an indispensable guide for marriage and family therapists wishing to start their career, or change their area of practice.Trade Review“Yes, I would purchase this for my own career path as well as for students who ask what they can do with their degree. MFT is different from psychology and social work and this book seems to highlight the differences and explains how to market these differences for a job.”—Kristin Koberstein, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage & family therapist for University of Rochester Strong Behavioral Health and adjunct faculty member for Keuka College.“This book should be a required reading for every marriage and family therapy student as it provides not only information on the employability of a new MFT, but describes which skills, interests, and personality features are helpful in order to enjoy and prosper in each setting. Readers will find stories of successfully employed MFT’s who are using their systemic skills in schools, agencies, military contexts, faith-based environments, medical settings, legal domains, and more! What a resource for every MFT student! Additionally, for those wondering whether they should pursue a MFT degree or LPC degree, this book could be the deciding factor, as it explores the usability of systemic thinking and shares how the thinking can be invaluable in any setting where the system prevails. And lastly, seasoned MFT’s who have been in practice and are seeking a change will find directions for their future, using their experience and their work productively.”—Linda Metcalf, PhD, LMFT-S, is the Director of Graduate Counseling Programs at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas “The helping professions have needed a book like this, and here it is! I remember early in my career sitting with friends wondering what jobs we could get with a degree in the helping professions. Many people told us we were doomed and would never make any money. This book will finally provide guidance to students and new graduates, providing them with key information that will enlighten them to fulfill their dreams and accomplish their professional goals.”—Elliott Connie, is the author of The Art of Solution Focused Therapy, Solution Building in Couples Therapy, and The Solution Focused Marriage.“This book truly captures the complexity of a successful career in an emotionally-driven field. Each story uniquely illustrates a professional journey in an informative and motivating way. In my ten years of experience in the field, I’ve never found such an inspirational set of real-life success stories.”—Aurélia Bickler, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT, is an approved supervisor, a CEO at Changing Forward, LLC, and core faculty at Northcentral University.Table of Contents1. Introduction: About This Book and About Marriage and Family Therapy 2. Inclusivity in MFT: Working Across and Within Borders Christine Ajayi Beliard, Josiane Bonte Apollon, and Daniel MendelSuccess Stories 3. About Private Nonprofit Agencies Anne Rambo 4. About Residential Treatment Settings Tommie V. Boyd 5. About Private Practice Settings Martha Gonzalez Marquez 6. About School Based Settings Anne Rambo 7. About Collaborative Settings with Other Professions (Medicine and Law) Tommie V. Boyd 8. About Coaching Martha Gonzalez Marquez 9. About Military Settings Anne Rambo 10. About Managed Care Settings Tommie V. Boyd 11. About University and Postgraduate Settings Martha Gonzalez Marquez 12. About Faith Based Settings Anne Rambo 13. About Indian Health Services and Related Settings Tommie V. Boyd 14. About Corporate Settings Martha Gonzalez Marquez 15. About Equine Assisted Family Therapy Anne Rambo 16. About International Settings Tommie V. Boyd 17. And In Conclusion Anne Rambo, Tommie V. Boyd, and Martha Gonzalez Marquez

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Book SynopsisThe Person of the Therapist Training Model presents a model that prepares therapists to make active and purposeful use of who they are, personally and professionally, in all aspects of the therapeutic processrelationship, assessment and intervention. The authors take a process that seems vague and elusive, the self-of-the-therapist work, and provide a step-by-step description of how to conceptualize, structure, and implement a training program designed to facilitate the creation of effective therapists, who are skilled at using their whole selves in their encounters with clients. This book looks to make conscious and planned use of a therapist's race, gender, culture, values, life experience, and in particular, personal vulnerabilities and struggles in how he or she relates and works with clients. This evidence-supported resource is ideal for clinicians, supervisors, and training programs.Trade Review"Here is a book that claims ‘personal use of self can be trained, refined and enhanced to make for more effective therapy’ (p12). Intrigued, I found the Person of the Therapist Training model (POTT) had some very interesting things to say about personal development in counsellor training...Here is a course that is firmly embedded and clearly supported by the institution, both in terms of philosophy and finances – a far cry from much personal professional development here in the UK. I recommend the book to course directors and trainers as an example of what might be achieved given such an environment." - Chris Rose, Therapy TodayThis outstanding and deeply compassionate book charts new territory through its descriptions of the development of the therapist’s use of self. Clinicians in training as well as those with many years of experience will learn a great deal from its vivid case examples and descriptions of the Person of the Therapist Training Model. Training programs in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, counseling, etc., will benefit from its step-by-step descriptions of the implementation of the model. I plan to use this book in all of my classes to deepen the experience of my students in developing more meaningful connections with their clients.—Nancy Boyd-Franklin, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University and the author of Black Families in Therapy: Understanding the African American Experience.Editors Aponte and Kissil have culled a group of contributors to provide a solid amalgamation of the essential principles that constitute the POTT training model. This long awaited text offers clinicians and researchers a treasure trove of concepts and techniques for using their own life experiences in facilitating therapeutic change. This comprehensive work is an essential resource for students as well as seasoned researchers and clinicians.—Frank M. Dattilio, PhD, ABPP, works in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Immediately engaging, the authors whisk readers into the private and intimate world of trainees/supervisees and themselves as they experience POTT step-by-step. They generously give everything needed to implement it professionally, with ample examples of overlaying it on a therapist’s favored approach. This is a rare glimpse into the marrying of the personal and professional that should be a part of every therapist’s training history as they "master" the use of self.—Cheryl L. Storm, PhD, is a couple and family therapy supervision and education consultant in Sunriver, OR. Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Person-of-the-Therapist Model on the Use of Self in Therapy: The Training Philosophy Aponte 2. The POTT Program: Step-by-Step Zeytinoglu 3. Journaling in POTT Jordal, Carneiro, & Russon 4. Looking at the POTT Process: The Case of Lynae Kissil 5. Looking at the POTT Process: The Case of the "Rescuer" Nino 6. About the Facilitators Kissil 7. Integrating POTT into Your Setting: Applications and Modifications Kissil & Aponte 8. Person-of-the-Therapist Principles across Mental Health Disciplines: "Just Use Your Clinical Judgment" Russon & Carneiro 9. Supervision in the Person-of-the-Therapist Model Aponte Appendix

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Book SynopsisWhy Don't I Feel Good Enough? Using Attachment Theory to Find a Solution offers a guide to how early emotional bonds affect our adult relationships and how psychological theory can help us to find the origin and solution to a number of life's problems. Bringing a wealth of therapeutic experience and the latest scientific research, Helen Dent introduces the benefits that understanding attachment theory can bring to all areas of life. You will find this particularly helpful if you struggle with everyday relationships and have difficulties managing your emotions. Using practical guidance, real-life examples and questionnaires to help you locate your own ''attachment style'', she provides the tools and guidance to help you move on and develop secure, positive attachments. Why Don't I Feel Good Enough? will be an important guide and resource for psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical psychologists and their clients. It provides a good introdTable of ContentsContentsPart One: Why Don’t I Feel Good? How Can I Help You? Feeling Good Surviving and Thriving - Attachment Theory How Attachment Styles are Formed Attachment Styles in Adulthood Part Two: Taking Action - Mapping My Inner Life Family History and the Genogram Working Out My Attachment Style Putting It All Together – Formulating My Psychological Map Part Three: Becoming Aware of the Hidden Forces in My Relationships Romantic Partners Family and Friends Colleagues Other Relationships Part Four: Feeling Good - Learning to Take Control of My Life Taking Care of Myself Managing My Emotions Managing My Behaviours Where Can I Get Further Help? Part Five: Additional Information Strengths and Limitations of Research Evidence Afterword - Eva, Dan, Jas and Zac…Further ReadingReferencesIndexList of Figures Figure 2.1 Circles of context Figure 2.2 Johari Window Figure 2.3 Johari Window after Self-Exploration Figure 3.1 The Attachment Cycle – Development of Trust & Secure Attachment Figure 3.1 Development of Emotional Understanding & Regulation Figure 3.1 Development of Shame Figure 3.1 Relationship Repair Figure 4.1 Secure Attachment Style Figure 4.1 Pyramid of Personal Fulfilment Figure 4.1 Anxious Attachment Style Figure 4.1 Avoidant Attachment Style Figure 4.1 Disorganised Attachment Style List of TablesTable 4.1 Labels Given to Infant and Adult Attachment Styles Table 4.2 Bowlby’s Original Classification of Attachment StylesTable 5.1 Adult Attachment Behaviours Table 14.1 Universal Emotional States Table 14.1 Forms of Dissociation Table 14.1 Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress List of ExercisesExercise 6.1 Assessment Flowchart Exercise 6.2 Genogram Symbols Exercise 6.1 Eva’s Genogram Exercise 6.1 Zac’s Genogram Exercise 7.1 Attachment Style Vignettes Exercise 7.1 My Attachment Style Questionnaire Exercise 7.1 My Attachment Style Questionnaire – Eva Exercise 7.1 My Attachment Style Questionnaire – Dan Exercise 7.1 My Attachment Style Questionnaire – Jas Exercise 7.1 My Attachment Style Questionnaire – Zac Exercise 8.1 Five P’s Formulation Exercise 8.1 Nine Steps Formulation Exercise 8.1 Eva’s Formulation Map Exercise 8.1 Dan’s Five P’s Formulation Exercise 8.1 Jas’s Formulation Picture Exercise 8.1 Zac’s Formulation Story Exercise 14.1 Jas’s Record of Emotions Exercise 15.1 Self-Imposed Barriers to Change Exercise 15.2 ROSE acronym for managing intense emotion Exercise 16.1 Subjective Units of Distress for Measuring Progress a

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Book SynopsisCounselling psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in peopleâs lives. Their aim is to address a range of psychological and emotional issues, helping people to live more skilful, effective, and meaningful lives. But how do you qualify, and what is being a counselling psychologist really like? How to Become a Counselling Psychologist is the first book to provide a clear, practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as a counselling psychologist. Written by an experienced practitioner, and incorporating testimonials from trainees, trainers, and qualified counselling psychologists, it explains every step of the journey, including advice on a suitable degree course, making the most of a training placement, how to prepare for the job interview, and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification. Written for anyone from current students to those interested in a change of career, How to Become a Counselling Psychologist isTrade Review‘Elaine Kasket has written a must-read for anyone considering a career as a counselling psychologist. This is the first book of its kind, which provides an informative guide, alongside valuable tips, for navigating the journey towards qualification. The essence of the profession and its training has been captured beautifully through the expert knowledge of the author which is synergistically accompanied by the voices of trainees, academics and practitioners. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in pursuing counselling psychology as a career.’ - Dr. Victoria Galbraith, Registrar for the BPS Qualification in Counselling Psychology & Consultant Counselling Psychologist, Galbraith ConsultancyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction (Series Editor David Murphy)Chapter 2: What does a counselling psychologist do?Chapter 3: The next step: equipping yourself for professional trainingChapter 4: Becoming a traineeChapter 5: Starting outChapter 6: Career possibilitiesAppendix: useful informationBibliography

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Book SynopsisGestalt therapists often work with groups. Group therapists from a variety of theoretical orientations frequently incorporate insights and methodology from gestalt therapy. New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy: Relational Ground, Authentic Self was written with particular attention to both gestalt and group work specialists in providing a comprehensive reference for the practice of group therapy from a gestalt perspective. In includes an introduction to gestalt therapy terms and concepts written to make the gestalt approach understandable and accessible for mental health practitioners of all backgrounds. It is appropriate for students as well as seasoned psychotherapists. Peter Cole and Daisy Reese are the co-directors of the Sierra Institute for Contemporary Gestalt Therapy located in Berkeley, California. They are the co-authors of Mastering the Financial Dimension of Your Psychotherapy Practice and True Self, True Wealth: A Pathway to Prosperity. ThTrade ReviewNew Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy is a superlative book on Gestalt group therapy that once and for all shows that group therapy is part of Gestalt therapy’s relational DNA. It is much more than that. Daisy and Peter bring their unparalleled expertise in this field to comprehensively combine historical, theoretical, practical, and clinical material in order to clearly present their contemporary Gestalt group therapy model to the reader. They show that right now, in this particular world with our specific relational, social, political, and global crises, their relational dialogical approach to gestalt group therapy ought to be more widely known. New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy is an important step toward bringing bringing their model of gestalt group therapy to clinicians and group practitioners of all modalities, for whom this book is an essential resource. Dan Bloom, Jd, LCSW. Past President Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy & New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy. Editor in Chief: Studies in Gestalt Therapy: Dialogical Bridges.Since Dan Rosenblatt’s anecdotal little book Opening Doors, there have been a number of books on gestalt group therapy, including mine. None that I have seen though have the depth, detail, originality, comprehensiveness and usefulness as this one. And it is also touchingly personal at times. I think it is extremely very valuable for novice and experienced therapist alike, and will someday be a classic. Bud Feder, Phd. Co-Editor: Beyond the Hotseat Revisted. Author: Gestalt Group Therapy: A Practical Guide. Past president: Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy & The New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy.Peter Cole and Daisy Reese have brought to life the processes of transformation in the context of the human experience through Gestalt Therapy. They have synthesized all that they learned in their training groups and private practice groups and allowed the reader a path to join them in their journey of hope and change.Connie Concannon, LCSW, CGP; Associate Clinical Professor UC San Francisco, Past President: American Group Psychotherapy Association.With New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy, Peter Cole and Daisy Reese have made an important contribution to gestalt therapy’s growing library of clinical and theoretical literature. Cole & Reese’s integration of gestalt and group therapy principles opens up new avenues of thinking and introduces methodological advances that will be highly relevant to all gestalt therapists who work with groups: whether they work as practitioners, trainers or organizational consultants. Deeply personal in parts, and interlaced throughout with rich clinical material, this book is the product of mature clinicians who approach theory with sophistication and creativity. I recommend it to all gestalt therapists who work with groups.Gary Yontef, Phd. Author - Awareness, Dialogue and Process: Essays on Gestalt Therapy. Co-Founder and Senior Faculty: Pacific Gestalt Institute-----------This is a well-written, wonderful weaving together of solid gestalt therapy theory and modern group therapy principles, including the all-important systems theory. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The clinical material was interesting and helpful in elucidating the theory. After running groups and teaching group therapy for almost five decades, I found much to think about for my own practice and teaching. The authenticity, humanness, and mastery of Daisy and Peter shine throughout. I especially appreciated the various quotes - and the Afterword Essay commenting on the election of Donald Trump. I feel strongly that those of us with an understanding of group dynamics have much to say to our fellow citizens at this time in our country's history.Maryetta Andrews-Sachs, LICSW, CGP, FAGPA. Faculty (Former Dean and Chair) Washington (DC) School of Psychiatry National Group Psychotherapy Institute. Past President, Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society.----------I love this whole book! It will be so useful to the world of group facilitators and the world of Gestalt practice. Peter and Daisy speak with a lovely balance between theory, pragmatics and examples: breaking new ground, they elaborate the shadow side of group dynamics in a way that expands our maps and our capacities to meet each other more fully and humanly while also calling our attention to the importance of the 'experienced cultural influences' and capacities for GGT to impact social change. A great new contribution.Mary Ann Kraus Psyd. Co-chair: Groups Facilitation Training Program, Gestalt Institute of Cleveland----------This new book of Peter Cole and Daisy Reese is another step in moving beyond the Hot Seat to group processes, integrating Gestalt ideas of awareness, contact and presence that focus on the individual, with field theory forces that relate to the group-as-a-whole. In today's digital world with its virtual connections, the idea of contact and the importance of embodiment, so central in Gestalt theories and Gestalt Group Therapy, seem obsolete. Peter and Daisy remind us that without it we lose our meaningful attachment to one another. The relational emphasis of the writers puts this book at the cutting edge in the field of psychotherapy. I recommend this book both to therapists who do not know enough about Gestalt Group Therapy, and to Gestalt colleagues who want to deepen their understanding in this field". Haim Weinberg, Phd. Co-Author: The Social Unconscious in Persons, Groups and Societies. Past President: Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and The Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society.----------New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy does a fine job both of elaborating the theory of gestalt group therapy and of inviting the reader to the experience of what it is to participate in such groups.At the same time, this book goes beyond the sometimes-limiting boundaries of Gestalt therapy, introducing the reader to the wider view and values that the Gestalt philosophy of being entails. The authors remind us that there is a part of each person that sometimes is in need of help. They invite the reader to find hope both personally and collectively through connectedness and relationship. This book reminds us that all humans survive and thrive in groups, and the quality of our lives depends on our ability to co-exist as peacefully and respectfully as possible.Dr Talia Bar-Yoseph Levine. President Elect: Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy. Editor: The Bridge: Dialogues Across Cultures and Gestalt Therapy: Advances in Theory and Practice.----------This clearly written book is an invaluable resource for clinicians of any theoretical orientation. It is packed with a wealth of essential information for beginning professionals as well as for seasoned therapists, and a must-read for students and those in training. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and understanding of group work, and how groups work!Eva Gold, Psyd. Co-Director Gestalt Therapy Training Center—Northwest and author of Buddhist Psychology and Gestalt Therapy Integrated: Psychotherapy for the 21st CenturyTable of ContentsPart I: Practicing Gestalt Group Therapy (GGT). 1 Holding, Listening and Resonating. 2 Working with the Group Process in the Present Moment. 3 Creating a Relational Group Culture. 4 Promoting Healthy Group Boundaries. 5 Attending to levels of experience in the group. 6 Experiment, Somatic Experiencing, Empty Chair and Other Classical Techniques. Part II: Understanding Gestalt Group Therapy. 7 The "Here and Now" 8 Group Process. 9 Rupture and Repair of the Self. 10 Affective Flow and Affective Processing. 11 Holding the tension of the Polarities. 12 The Paradoxical Theory of Change, Complexity and Symbolizing. 13 The Continuum of Experience. Part III: Going Deeper: Reflections on Gestalt Group Therapy. 14 Integrating Classical and Modern Gestalt Therapy approaches in GGT. 15 The Dialogical Stance. 16 In The Shadow of the Leader. 17 Harnessing the Power of GGT for all Group Therapists. Appendix: An Introduction to Gestalt Therapy Concepts and Terms.

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Book SynopsisGestalt therapists often work with groups. Group therapists from a variety of theoretical orientations frequently incorporate insights and methodology from gestalt therapy. New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy: Relational Ground, Authentic Self was written with particular attention to both gestalt and group work specialists in providing a comprehensive reference for the practice of group therapy from a gestalt perspective. In includes an introduction to gestalt therapy terms and concepts written to make the gestalt approach understandable and accessible for mental health practitioners of all backgrounds. It is appropriate for students as well as seasoned psychotherapists. Peter Cole and Daisy Reese are the co-directors of the Sierra Institute for Contemporary Gestalt Therapy located in Berkeley, California. They are the co-authors of Mastering the Financial Dimension of Your Psychotherapy Practice and True Self, True Wealth: A Pathway to Prosperity. ThTrade ReviewNew Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy is a superlative book on Gestalt group therapy that once and for all shows that group therapy is part of Gestalt therapy’s relational DNA. It is much more than that. Daisy and Peter bring their unparalleled expertise in this field to comprehensively combine historical, theoretical, practical, and clinical material in order to clearly present their contemporary Gestalt group therapy model to the reader. They show that right now, in this particular world with our specific relational, social, political, and global crises, their relational dialogical approach to gestalt group therapy ought to be more widely known. New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy is an important step toward bringing bringing their model of gestalt group therapy to clinicians and group practitioners of all modalities, for whom this book is an essential resource. Dan Bloom, Jd, LCSW. Past President Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy & New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy. Editor in Chief: Studies in Gestalt Therapy: Dialogical Bridges.Since Dan Rosenblatt’s anecdotal little book Opening Doors, there have been a number of books on gestalt group therapy, including mine. None that I have seen though have the depth, detail, originality, comprehensiveness and usefulness as this one. And it is also touchingly personal at times. I think it is extremely very valuable for novice and experienced therapist alike, and will someday be a classic. Bud Feder, Phd. Co-Editor: Beyond the Hotseat Revisted. Author: Gestalt Group Therapy: A Practical Guide. Past president: Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy & The New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy.Peter Cole and Daisy Reese have brought to life the processes of transformation in the context of the human experience through Gestalt Therapy. They have synthesized all that they learned in their training groups and private practice groups and allowed the reader a path to join them in their journey of hope and change.Connie Concannon, LCSW, CGP; Associate Clinical Professor UC San Francisco, Past President: American Group Psychotherapy Association.With New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy, Peter Cole and Daisy Reese have made an important contribution to gestalt therapy’s growing library of clinical and theoretical literature. Cole & Reese’s integration of gestalt and group therapy principles opens up new avenues of thinking and introduces methodological advances that will be highly relevant to all gestalt therapists who work with groups: whether they work as practitioners, trainers or organizational consultants. Deeply personal in parts, and interlaced throughout with rich clinical material, this book is the product of mature clinicians who approach theory with sophistication and creativity. I recommend it to all gestalt therapists who work with groups.Gary Yontef, Phd. Author - Awareness, Dialogue and Process: Essays on Gestalt Therapy. Co-Founder and Senior Faculty: Pacific Gestalt Institute-----------This is a well-written, wonderful weaving together of solid gestalt therapy theory and modern group therapy principles, including the all-important systems theory. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The clinical material was interesting and helpful in elucidating the theory. After running groups and teaching group therapy for almost five decades, I found much to think about for my own practice and teaching. The authenticity, humanness, and mastery of Daisy and Peter shine throughout. I especially appreciated the various quotes - and the Afterword Essay commenting on the election of Donald Trump. I feel strongly that those of us with an understanding of group dynamics have much to say to our fellow citizens at this time in our country's history.Maryetta Andrews-Sachs, LICSW, CGP, FAGPA. Faculty (Former Dean and Chair) Washington (DC) School of Psychiatry National Group Psychotherapy Institute. Past President, Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society.----------I love this whole book! It will be so useful to the world of group facilitators and the world of Gestalt practice. Peter and Daisy speak with a lovely balance between theory, pragmatics and examples: breaking new ground, they elaborate the shadow side of group dynamics in a way that expands our maps and our capacities to meet each other more fully and humanly while also calling our attention to the importance of the 'experienced cultural influences' and capacities for GGT to impact social change. A great new contribution.Mary Ann Kraus Psyd. Co-chair: Groups Facilitation Training Program, Gestalt Institute of Cleveland----------This new book of Peter Cole and Daisy Reese is another step in moving beyond the Hot Seat to group processes, integrating Gestalt ideas of awareness, contact and presence that focus on the individual, with field theory forces that relate to the group-as-a-whole. In today's digital world with its virtual connections, the idea of contact and the importance of embodiment, so central in Gestalt theories and Gestalt Group Therapy, seem obsolete. Peter and Daisy remind us that without it we lose our meaningful attachment to one another. The relational emphasis of the writers puts this book at the cutting edge in the field of psychotherapy. I recommend this book both to therapists who do not know enough about Gestalt Group Therapy, and to Gestalt colleagues who want to deepen their understanding in this field". Haim Weinberg, Phd. Co-Author: The Social Unconscious in Persons, Groups and Societies. Past President: Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and The Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society.----------New Directions in Gestalt Group Therapy does a fine job both of elaborating the theory of gestalt group therapy and of inviting the reader to the experience of what it is to participate in such groups.At the same time, this book goes beyond the sometimes-limiting boundaries of Gestalt therapy, introducing the reader to the wider view and values that the Gestalt philosophy of being entails. The authors remind us that there is a part of each person that sometimes is in need of help. They invite the reader to find hope both personally and collectively through connectedness and relationship. This book reminds us that all humans survive and thrive in groups, and the quality of our lives depends on our ability to co-exist as peacefully and respectfully as possible.Dr Talia Bar-Yoseph Levine. President Elect: Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy. Editor: The Bridge: Dialogues Across Cultures and Gestalt Therapy: Advances in Theory and Practice.----------This clearly written book is an invaluable resource for clinicians of any theoretical orientation. It is packed with a wealth of essential information for beginning professionals as well as for seasoned therapists, and a must-read for students and those in training. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and understanding of group work, and how groups work!Eva Gold, Psyd. Co-Director Gestalt Therapy Training Center—Northwest and author of Buddhist Psychology and Gestalt Therapy Integrated: Psychotherapy for the 21st CenturyTable of ContentsPart I: Practicing Gestalt Group Therapy (GGT). 1 Holding, Listening and Resonating. 2 Working with the Group Process in the Present Moment. 3 Creating a Relational Group Culture. 4 Promoting Healthy Group Boundaries. 5 Attending to levels of experience in the group. 6 Experiment, Somatic Experiencing, Empty Chair and Other Classical Techniques. Part II: Understanding Gestalt Group Therapy. 7 The "Here and Now" 8 Group Process. 9 Rupture and Repair of the Self. 10 Affective Flow and Affective Processing. 11 Holding the tension of the Polarities. 12 The Paradoxical Theory of Change, Complexity and Symbolizing. 13 The Continuum of Experience. Part III: Going Deeper: Reflections on Gestalt Group Therapy. 14 Integrating Classical and Modern Gestalt Therapy approaches in GGT. 15 The Dialogical Stance. 16 In The Shadow of the Leader. 17 Harnessing the Power of GGT for all Group Therapists. Appendix: An Introduction to Gestalt Therapy Concepts and Terms.

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Book SynopsisCreativity and coaching are two of the buzzwords of the twenty-first century and yet little is known about how to coach creativity. In business, education, health and many other fields there is an increasing acknowledgement of the importance of innovation and recognition of what is lost when creativity is lacking. In Coaching Creativity, Jen Gash explores the history, science and practice of creativity by artists, makers and creators, translating this into practical advice for coaches. The book investigates the concept of creativity and examines the theories surrounding it from psychological, neurological and biological perspectives. It then takes a more practical look at the doing of creativity and explores the use of creativity in therapeutic settings. A model of coaching creativity is presented which acknowledges its diverse and individual nature. The book also includes are tools, case studies and ideas for coaching creativity including contributions from a wide ranTrade Review‘For coaches wishing to work creatively, this is the book for you! Jen Gash offers coaches a new and exciting way to think about their work, freeing them from technocratic and skills-based coaching approaches. This book is rich and has real depth. It will change the way you coach!’ - Professor Simon Western, Adjunct Professor, University College Dublin‘Jen Gash is well equipped to explore and elucidate this subject as she is an artist and a coach. In this well researched and thoroughly referenced book she explores the history and development of our understanding of creativity. A series of real life case studies demonstrate how coaches might helpfully use creative processes in their work with clients. A useful text for coaches wanting to explore and expand their creativity and use it in their work.’ -Jenny Bird, MCC, co- author of The Art of Coaching (Routledge, 2016)‘Jen Gash’s book is a clever and comprehensive take on coaching and creativity, weaving together science and the arts. Its scope extends from the philosophical roots of creativity to coaching future innovation. It’s a fascinating read with lots of inspiration for applying the knowledge. I’m already using the ideas in my coaching practice and business.’ - Miriam Akhtar MAPP, positive psychologist, UK‘Jen Gash combines learning and laughter to write in a distinctive voice about creativity, psychology, neuroscience and coaching. Her thorough exploration, suggested model and practical examples will enhance coaches’ understanding and their ability to work with both paradox and flow.’ - Sarah Gornall, Coach Supervisor & Executive Coach ‘Many books on creativity promise to inspire us with the joy of the new while in reality bogging us down in programmatic constraints. Many books on coaching offer to transport us to fresh paradigms but somehow amid a rash of tools and techniques leave us firmly in the box we were trying to get out of in the first place. Jen Gash’s offering on the other hand pulls off the unusual feat of being intellectually provocative while at the same time inviting us to experiment with fresh coaching directions rather simply leaving us captive within the confines of functionalist thinking. I applaud the readability and sheer zest that runs through this book – thank you Jen.’ - Dr Daniel Doherty, FHEA FCIPD FRSA M.ED PhD; senior lecturer in Leadership Work and Organisation, Middlesex Business School‘For coaches wishing to work creatively, this is the book for you! Jen Gash offers coaches a new and exciting way to think about their work, freeing them from technocratic and skills-based coaching approaches. This book is rich and has real depth. It will change the way you coach!’ - Professor Simon Western, Adjunct Professor, University College Dublin‘Jen Gash is well equipped to explore and elucidate this subject as she is an artist and a coach. In this well researched and thoroughly referenced book she explores the history and development of our understanding of creativity. A series of real life case studies demonstrate how coaches might helpfully use creative processes in their work with clients. A useful text for coaches wanting to explore and expand their creativity and use it in their work.’ -Jenny Bird, MCC, co- author of The Art of Coaching (Routledge, 2016)‘Jen Gash’s book is a clever and comprehensive take on coaching and creativity, weaving together science and the arts. Its scope extends from the philosophical roots of creativity to coaching future innovation. It’s a fascinating read with lots of inspiration for applying the knowledge. I’m already using the ideas in my coaching practice and business.’ - Miriam Akhtar MAPP, positive psychologist, UK‘Many books on creativity promise to inspire us with the joy of the new while in reality bogging us down in programmatic constraints. Many books on coaching offer to transport us to fresh paradigms but somehow amid a rash of tools and techniques leave us firmly in the box we were trying to get out of in the first place. Jen Gash’s offering on the other hand pulls off the unusual feat of being intellectually provocative while at the same time inviting us to experiment with fresh coaching directions rather simply leaving us captive within the confines of functionalist thinking. I applaud the readability and sheer zest that runs through this book – thank you Jen.’ - Dr Daniel Doherty, FHEA FCIPD FRSA M.ED PhD; senior lecturer in Leadership Work and Organisation, Middlesex Business School‘Jen Gash combines learning and laughter to write in a distinctive voice about creativity, psychology, neuroscience and coaching. Her thorough exploration, suggested model and practical examples will enhance coaches’ understanding and their ability to work with both paradox and flow.’ - Sarah Gornall, Coach Supervisor & Executive Coach 'Having finished this book, I feel it is one I will want to read again and again. Above all, Jen invites us to be open to the magic that creativity can unlock, and inspires everyone to feel capable of accessing that magic.' - Angela Dunbar, The Clean Coaching CentreTable of ContentsPart 1 – This Crazy Thing Called Creativity 1: Buzzwords and Sexy Shortcuts 2: Time and Place: How we got to here 3: A Smidgen of History Part 2 – Creative Human 4: Creativity and the Psyche 5: Creativity, Neurology and the Physical body 6: Creativity and Human ‘doing’? Part 3 – Creativity as a Means and Also as an Ends 7: Creative Therapy 8: This Crazy Thing Called Coaching 9: Coaching as ‘Creative’ Process 10: Creative ‘doing’ as Part of Coaching 11: Coaching as Activating, Integrating and Supporting Creativity 12: Proposing a Model for Coaching Creativity Part 4 – Coaching Creativity 13: The Vessel Wall – Containing the Process 14: Enabling Expansion – Stretching and Filling the Space 15: Enabling Contraction and Integration 16: The Point of Creative Action 17: Reducing ‘blocks’ and Restrictions Part 5 – An Invitation to Coach in a Different Way 18: Writing: Journaling, Poetry and Story 19: Visual Processes 20: Humour and Provocation 21: Evocative Environments, Evocative Objects 22: Imagining, Being and Becoming 23: The ‘we’ of Creativity

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Book Synopsis`I would recommend reading this enjoyable book in which the authors convey practical, creative and compassionate authenticity throughout. I think it will appeal to experienced counsellors, psychotherapists and arts therapists. It will also be a valuable resource to students' - Therapy Today`Hall et al bring many years of practice and academic experience to their material. The book is accessible in its style and makes extensive use of interesting case histories' - Eisteach (Journal for the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)`fascinating scenarios. a useful book to have - I have really enjoyed reading it' - International Arts Therapies Journal (Online)Guided Imagery is a unique, practical guide to using imagery in one-to-one therapeutic work with clients. Through numerous examples drawn from their own experience, the authors show how the techniques involved can be integrated into everyday Trade Review`The aim of this clear and engaging book is to facilitate counsellors and clients in working creatively and ethically with client-generated imagery. From an integrative perspective, I expect this text to prove an invaluable guide to this most creative of techniques in the repertoire of interventions for both the trainee and the experienced counsellor′ - Therapy Today `Hall et al bring many years of practice and academic experience to their material. The books is accessible in its style and makes extensive use of interesting case histories′ - Eisteach (Journal for the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) `Even those of us who are well versed in the use of imagery can find novel uses in Guided Imagery: Creative Interventions in Counselling and Psychotherapy.′ - PsycCritiques"Written for both experienced and trainee counselors, guided Imagery will be a uniquely useful resource for practitioners and an ideal text for used in counseling and psychotherapy training courses." -- SirReadaLot.orgTable of ContentsImagery The Language of the Soul Guided Imagery in the Therapeutic Setting Historical and Psychological Foundations Guided Imagery in Practice Themes in Dialogic Guided Imagery Counsellor Perspectives on Managing the Client-Counsellor Relationship Generating Guided Imagery Using Scripts Using Drawing to Explore Imagery Working With Spontaneously Generated Imagery Bringing the Body Alive How Do We Know it Works? Ethical Considerations Contraindications and Health Warnings

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Book Synopsis`Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I would thoroughly recommend this book to any other counsellor of psychotherapist. It is described on the back cover as 'outstanding', 'valuable' and an 'essential resource' and I would fully endorse all of these descriptions. I have been qualified for 10 years and have had extensive client experience, but feel I have gained so much from Gilbert's wisdom on this topic. It is excellent value for money and again I would recommend it to any practitioner' - The Independent Practitioner'This book takes the reader gently but thoroughly through the biopsychosocial processes that underpin depression. Excellent worksheets and information sheets are provided as appendices. [It] is a valuable resource for those who already work with depression and essential reading for those considering working in this field' - Therapy Today`Paul Gilbert provides the reader with a refreshingly wide-ranging, integrative and uTrade ReviewExcellent! Excellent! Excellent! I would thoroughly recommend this book to any other counsellor or psychotherapist. It is described on the back cover as ′outstanding′, ′valuable′ and an ′essential resource′ and I would fully endorse all of these descriptions. I have been qualified for 10 years and have had extensive client experience, but feel I have gained so much from Gilbert′s wisdom on this topic. It is excellent value for money and again I would recommend it to any practitioner. -- The Independent PractitionerThis book takes the reader gently but thoroughly through the biopsychosocial processes that underpin depression. Excellent worksheets and information sheets are provided as appendices. [It] is a valuable resource for those who already work with depression and essential reading for those considering working in this field. -- Therapy TodayPaul Gilbert provides the reader with a refreshingly wide-ranging, integrative and up-to-date understanding of the nature, assessment and treatment of depression. All psychological therapists will benefit from reading his important book. -- Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy JournalPaul Gilbert writes in a scholarly, yet accessible, style on the bio-psychosocial perspectives of depression. I agree with him that knowledge of such areas is crucial to being able to work effectively with people experiencing depression. -- Nursing Standard, 5 star reviewPsychotherapy and Counselling for Depression, Third Edition by the distinguished psychologist, Paul Gilbert, is an outstanding contribution to the field. I read this book with great enthusiasm and interest - and, I must acknowledge - admiration. Gilbert provides the reader with a wide-ranging, integrative and completely up-to-date understanding of the nature of depression. He effortlessly weaves together evolutionary theory, cognitive theory, behavioral models, neuropsychology, attachment, compassionate mind, and social cognition, to provide us with the most comprehensive understanding that you will find in any one book. In addition, he provides us with very practical examples of how to help our patients who suffer from this debilitating and demoralizing problem. This is a book I will turn to often and require our trainees to know and to use. We owe Professor Gilbert our gratitude for providing us with a book that is filled with intelligence and wisdom and - at the same time - is immensely practical in its message. All clinicians will benefit from reading this valuable book. -- Robert L. LeahyTable of ContentsPART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF DEPRESSION WITH A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH Depression The Basics Multi-Level Systems in Depression The Brain, Threats and Depression Behavioural Approaches Action Matters Human Social Needs and Roles Attachment, Social Connectedness and Defeat Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social Goals and the Role of Shame in Depression PART TWO: PROCESSES FOR THE THERAPEUTIC JOURNEY The Therapeutic Relationship and Working Alliance Beginning the Therapeutic Journey with the Depressed Person Thoughts, Beliefs and Safety Strategies Constructing Formulations Helping People Engage and Change Some Basic Principles Developing Self-Compassion Focusing Interventions with a Special Reference to Self-Criticism Working with Specific Difficulties 1 Approval, Achievement, Assertiveness and Rebellion Working with Specific Difficulties 2 Shame, Guilt, Ideals and Envy Overview, Saying Goodbye and Personal Reflections

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Book Synopsis`The book is comprehensive, and extensively researched and referenced. .[The] last chapter contains some excellent training resources for trainers of counsellors/psychotherapists. I would therefore endorse it as a useful textbook, especially as there is an excellent in-depth example of an assessment form, and guidance on how this can be used for trainees. These were useful revision points to me as an experienced counsellor' - The Independent Practitioner `The book would be useful to practitioners who want to start thinking 'outside the box' of a particular orientation. It is also aimed at students and trainers - the last 40 pages in particular are full of practical training exercises. Overall, I would recommend it as a well-reasoned argument for therapy to be rooted in an integrative base' - Therapy Today`Throughout the book it is assumed that we can learn from each other and that we need to, whatever orientation we were trained iTrade Review`Throughout the book it is assumed that we can learn from each other and that we need to, whatever orientation we were trained in, in the service of the client. I find this pragmatic approach open and refreshing in a period when some of us have polarised around the ′what works best′ debate. Both authors are experienced practitioners and trainers and their commitment to integrative counselling and psychotherapy shines through′ - AUCC JournalTable of ContentsDoes Therapy Work and How? Human Development A Framework for Integrative Therapy Practice Why Are We Here and What Do We Hope to Achieve? Questions of Time and Space: When and Where? Tools of the Trade Therapeutic Relationship Therapist Training

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Book SynopsisWritten by a team of leading trainers, practitioners and supervisors, this bestselling classic is the trainee therapist's best friend. It identifies and guides trainees through the practical skills and knowledge they'll need to make a success of their training - from writing essays through to case formulation and on to preparing for their first meeting with a client. Along the way, it addresses and allays the concerns which are common to all students. Now in its fourth edition, the book has been fully updated to take account of the significant changes in the therapy professions in recent years. It now includes new and important chapters on: Evidence-based practice Working with diversity Reflective practice Using social media, technology and online therapy The Trainee Handbook is an invaluable companion, and source of information and guidance for all trainees in counselling, psychothTrade ReviewI found the Trainee Handbook really useful for the students that I work with. It is well set out from setting the scene to future job role as a counsellor. I’m aware that it isn’t necessarily for Level 2 students but some aspects are and the students found them to be very useful. Some specific headings that are used in counselling may help such as contracting. -- Baljeet Singh GillI welcome this fourth edition which will continue to function as a key support for trainees as they navigate their way through a range of professional issues and course requirements. There are some important updates in this edition, and a review of many key topics that span philosophical, theoretical, ethical and practical matters. In my view, an excellent and timely resource. -- Prof. Vanja OrlansFor many years Bor and Watt’s Handbook serves as the best entry point to counseling, counseling psychology, and psychotherapy training for students embarking on the journey. This new edition again thoroughly covers relevant topics and issues, is well-updated and offers plenty of practical and valuable tips to students. I highly recommend it as the book to have when starting your training! -- Dr. Ladislav TimulakTable of ContentsSetting the scene - Sheelagh Strawbridge Routes into the profession of counselling, counselling psychology and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom - Tony Ward The trainee experience - Susan Maise Strauss Students top tips - Tami Avis, Fran Smith, Genevieve Solomou and Ingrid Sorhus Getting the most out of personal therapy - Mark Donati and Charles Legg Effective essay writing - Frances Mielewczyk How to write a client case study - John Davy How to write a process report - Christine Parrott Planning and preparing your research study - Don Rawson Producing and presenting your research report - Don Rawson Guidelines for professional practice - Tim Bond Research, practice and reflection - Margaret Oakes The clinical placement in therapy training - Victoria E. Galbraith Handling and processing a referral - Mary Creaner Developing skills in formulation - Sarah Corrie and David A. Lane The first session with a new client: five stages - Robert Bor, Sara Chaudry and (the late) Riva Miller Assessing a client′s mental state - Yvette Lewis Psychopharmacology: a primer - Diane Hammersley, Jo Sexton and Charles Legg Written communication and counselling - Peter Du Plessis and Fiona Hirst Supervision: making it work for you - Damian McCann What do I do if ... ? Questions commonly asked by trainees - Malcolm C. Cross and Linda Papadopoulos Preparing for a job after professional registration - Elaine Kasket Working with diversity: enhancing practice and challenging oppression - Martin Milton The reflective practitioner: some personal reflections - Mary Watts Setting the scene for continuing professional development (CPD) and life-long learning - Barabara Hannigan The use of social media, technology and online therapy - Anne Stokes Looking to the future - Sheelagh Strawbridge

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Book SynopsisOvercoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of symptoms associated with these conditions. For the third edition, new workbooks are included on: obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), using medication, and planning for the future. CBT workbooks - easy to use, practical, photocopy them Written by an award-winning author and expert Proven to work - through years of research and practice Step-by-step success - follow the Plan, Do, Review approach, see positive results Advice for friends and family to offer additional supportInvaluable, proven, practical and easy to use workbooks for all CBT practitioners, psychiatrists, GPs, psychologists, counsellors, neurologists, occupational therapists, voluntary sector and healthcare workers to use to help the people in their care help themselves.THE FIVE AREATable of ContentsUnderstanding why you feel as you do: Tackling your anxiety: starting out (... and how to keep going if you feel stuck). Understanding worry and stress. Understanding panic and phobias. Understanding obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD). Making changes: Making changes to do with people and events around us. How to start fixing problems and finding solutions (practical problem solving). How to ask for what you really need (being assertive). Learning to be calmer, less annoyed and less irritated. Making changes in your life. How to get a good night's sleep: overcoming anxiety and sleep problems. Using exercise to overcome stress. Things you do that worsen your anxiety (unhelpful behaviours). Stress, alcohol and drugs. Facing fears and overcoming avoidance. Understanding and overcoming shyness and social phobia. Noticing and changing anxious thinking. Understanding and overcoming feelings of depersonalization. Overcoming anxious overbreathing (hyperventilation). Understanding and using anti-anxiety medication. Planning for the future.

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Book SynopsisCan I be a creative therapist without overstepping boundaries and risking complaints?Can I practise safely and ethically whilst remaining true to my humanistic values?This book answers 'Yes' by offering a safety net to trainees and therapists working in the context of today's 'complaints culture'. Exploring what safe and creative practice means in relation to the key cornerstones in therapy, the authors offer practical guidance to assist the reader in reflecting on and negotiating the challenges of boundaries, legalities and defensive practice. Creative Ethical Practice for Counselling & Psychotherapy considers the necessary structures and processes that must inform creative, humanistic practice for it to be a safe, ethical therapeutic framework. Packed with reflective exercises, summaries, case examples and step-by-step guidance, this book takes the reader from establishing the therapeutic relationship to worst-case scenarios like complaints pTrade Review′An exciting and important book, which demonstrates that ethical practice can be - in fact, must be - alive and creative as well as safe and boundaried′ - Nick Totton, author of Wild Therapy ′This book reminded me of the inspirational work of James Bugenthal, no praise is higher. It is both a helpful and practical guide, encouraging a deep enquiry into the values that counsellors and psychotherapists bring to their work, and at the same time a source of wisdom in its own right, one that draws on the evidently rich experience of the authors. Experienced practitioners, reviewing and reflecting on their practice, have much to gain from it, so too do senior trainees approaching accreditation. It has a special value to trainers by means of a highly imaginative and accessible use of exercises and vignettes that help capture the true nature of the therapeutic encounter′ - Sean Maloney, UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor and Chair of Ethics for the Karuna Institute Table of ContentsContemporary Therapeutic Practice Cornerstones of Therapy Creating and Maintaining Therapy Agreements Framing the Therapeutic Process Dealing with Mistakes in Therapeutic Practice Reviewing Your Practice and Looking Forward Resources

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Book SynopsisDeveloping and maintaining a secure framework for professional practice is a core part of any counselling and psychotherapy training, as all therapists need to understand the key values, ethics and laws that underpin the profession today. But what does being a member of a 'profession' actually mean, and what does being a professional' actually involve? Structured around the BACP Core Curriculum, and with the help of exercises, case studies and tips for further reading, this book covers everything from the requirements of the BACP Ethical Framework to broader perspectives on good professional practice. It includes: Practising as a therapist in different roles and organizational contexts. Working with key issues, including difference, vulnerable clients and risk. Understanding the law and relevant legal frameworks for practice. Working ethically, including contrasting models and approaches to ethics.Trade ReviewThis is the definitive training and practice manual in counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. -- Chrysostomos AthanasiadisPeter Jenkins takes the reader step by step through both the legal requirements and the requirements of the BACP Ethical Framework so that the territory of confidentiality, record-keeping and data protection, and contracting becomes accessible. -- Sally DespenserPeter Jenkins is a standard-bearer and an exemplary role model for counselling education. Peter leaves no stone unturned, writing in detailed and accessible prose filled with care and compassion. This is an indispensable guide to becoming and being a counsellor. -- Stacey CampbellThis book provides an in depth account of numerous subjects pertaining to counselling and psychotherapy, from statutory registration through to ethical and legal considerations. The student in training, the new practitioner the clinical supervisor and the experienced therapist all have much to gain from this informative book which courageously leaves few difficult subjects uncovered. -- Debbie DanielsEngagingly written, Peter Jenkins’ ‘Professional Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy’ is an essential go-to guide for both the emerging and competent practitioner. A therapist can feel confident that grey and tricky ethical areas are addressed pragmatically and openly. Ideal for our Counselling and Psychotherapy programme. -- Vee Howard-JonesPeter Jenkins’ book provides an invaluable guide to the realities of counselling practice in organizations and supports individual practice with a relevant, in-depth exploration of ethical issues faced by counsellors. -- Liz ColdridgeAn excellent and comprehensive text which emphasises the importance of ethics and legal issues in Professional Counselling Practice. I will be adding this title to the recommended reading list for the Trainee Counsellors on the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Practice at Stockport College. -- Trudi WeldenPeter Jenkins new book is a very impressive contribution and a really useful resource. It is so thorough and comprehensively wide ranging from organisational structure and culture, data protection, equality and diversity to personal development and self care. It′s good to see the usefulness of group work given mention too. This will be a valuable reference book not only for trainee counsellors but experienced practitioners, supervisors and trainers too. I′m sure there will be lots of demand for it. -- Sheila KingThis book is sure to become an established counselling classic, both for those new to the profession and for the more established practitioner. -- Therapy TodayJenkins gives an excellent overview of CORE forms, and outcome measures generally. -- Ben Scanlan * Contemporary Psychotherapy *This book provides a solid overview of the legal, ethical and organisational frameworks within which we work as a profession. -- Joanna BenfieldThis is a book for our time, worthy in its aim to support counsellors and therapists in developing their risk assessments skills, decision-making processes, and in dealing with the legal minefield in our litigious and risk-averse society. -- Kate TindleI believe this book fills an important gap, which goes beyond counsellor training programmes. There is a good mix of theory and practice, with further reading, resources and areas for clinical supervisors to consider. I think it may become a well-thumbed tome on many counsellors′ bookshelves. -- Colette LewisI believe it would be of equal relevance to a trainer, supervisor or manager, both on a personal level in their own practice, as well as enhancing understanding from their role perspective of what it might be like for a student or supervisee. -- Pauline Culliney, BACP Divisional JournalTable of ContentsBecoming a member of a new profession Working in different organisational contexts as a counsellor or psychotherapist Working with key client issues in therapeutic practice Working with key professional issues in therapeutic practice Understanding the legal context of professional practice Working ethically as a counsellor and psychotherapist Surviving and thriving as a counsellor or psychotherapist Developing new roles in counselling and psychotherapy

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Book SynopsisAdvising in austerity provides a lively and thought-provoking account of the conditions, consequences and challenges of advice work in the UK. It examines how advisors negotiate the private troubles of those who come to Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) and construct ways forward.Trade Review"Citizens Advice Bureaux operate at the meeting point between private troubles and public issues. By considering the challenges faced by advisors and their clients, this unique book offers a chastening insight into the realities of austerity and recent social policy." David Skinner, Anglia Ruskin University"An excellent, empirically-rich account of the key role played by advice agencies of different kinds in helping individuals to deal with the challenges of austerity." Rhys Jones, Aberystwyth University"Bringing together vivid case studies and insightful commentary from 'front line' providers, Advising in Austerity is a very welcome addition to the literature on legal aid and advice." Sarah Moore, University of BathTable of ContentsIntroduction ~ Samuel Kirwan, John Clarke, Morag McDermont and Alison Kite; Part 1; Case study one: 'Lucy': the barriers to accessing advice ~ Jennifer Harris; A reflection on Case study one: the barriers to accessing advice – reflections on Lucy's story ~ Sue Evans; Citizens Advice in austere times ~ Morag McDermont; The Advice Conundrum: How to satisfy the competing demands of clients and funders. An interview with Gail Bowen-Huggett; The shift to digital advice and benefit services: implications for advice providers and their clients ~ Jennifer Harris; Part 2; Case study two: 'Laura': the effect of fees upon the Employment Tribunal process ~ Eleanor Kirk; A reflection on Case study two: Laura and the effect of fees ~ Michael Ford QC; The costs of justice: barriers and challenges to accessing the employment tribunal system ~ Nicole Busby; Justice and legal remedies in employment disputes: adviser and advisee perspectives ~ Eleanor Kirk; Precarity and 'austerity': employment disputes and inequalities ~ Adam Sales; Part 3; Case study three: 'Brian': an unrepresented claimant ~ Eleanor Kirk; A reflection on Case study three: 'Brian' ~ Joe McGlade; Power and legality in benefits advice ~ Alison Kite; Getting from the story of a dispute to the law ~ Emily Rose; "Advice on the law but not legal advice so much": weaving law and life into debt advice ~ Samuel Kirwan; Reflections on advising in austerity ~ John Clarke.

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Book SynopsisThis straight-talking bookÃââgrounded in over 25 years of experienceÃââhas already helped many tens of thousands of readers understand and manage destructive anger in all its forms. Anger expert Dr. Robert Nay guides you to: Ã *Figure out which of the five faces of anger are a problem for you, from passiveÃââœaggression to all-out rage. *Recognize the early warning signs of anger in your physical sensations and thoughts. *Master cooling-off strategies that work in the heat of the moment. *Identify and change unrealistic expectations you have for yourself and other people. *Communicate effectively when differences arise. *Practice your new skills in everyday lifeÃââuntil they become second nature. Ã The second edition includes a new chapter on forgiveness, plus updated examples and resources. If anger is getting in the way of your goalsÃââor disrupting the relationships most precious to youÃââthe time to make changes is now. See alsTrade ReviewThis valuable book provides evidence-based techniques that can help you gain control of anger and communicate more effectively. Kudos to Dr. Nay for producing a guide that draws on extensive clinical and research experience--and that is straightforward, practical, and user friendly.--Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, Research Director, Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment, MiamiIf you're among the many people who want to express anger more appropriately, this book offers real help. Using examples of anger problems we can all recognize, Dr. Nay provides clear and direct advice. He walks you through steps to curb anger and replace it with assertiveness--so you can get what you need without harm to self-esteem, reputation, or relationships. The six steps in this book will help you take charge of anger once and for all.--Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD, author of The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques- Nay is an expert on anger management whose Taking Charge of Anger is a significant contribution. --Library Journal, 3/8/2012Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Second Edition Step One. Understanding and Recognizing Anger 1. The Faces of Anger: Whom Do You See in the Mirror? 2. Behind the Mask: Understanding Anger and Its Expression Step Two. Identifying and Preparing for Anger Triggers 3. Understanding Your Anger Triggers Step Three. Pinpointing Your Anger Early On and Dampening Arousal 4. Anger Awareness 5. Dampening Anger Arousal Step Four. Identifying and Changing Thoughts That Fuel Anger 6. Recognizing Thoughts That Fuel Anger 7. Rewriting Your Script: New Thinking for New Solutions Step Five. Staying Cool Under Fire 8. Assertive Problem Solving: Expressing Anger Constructively in Conflict Situations 9. When Anger Is Aimed at You Step Six. Staying the Course: Sustaining New Behavior and Coping with Roadblocks 10. Establishing New Anger Habits 11. Resolving Resentment and Considering When to Forgive When You Can't Forget 12. So You've Had a Setback: Getting Back on Track Appendix 1. Self-Assessment of Anger Questionnaire (SAQ) Appendix 2. Daily Anger Log Appendix 3. Personal Anger Scale Appendix 4. Anger Analysis Appendix 5. Relationship Anger Profile Suggested Resources

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Book SynopsisIf you have trouble bouncing back from low moods or just feel stuck in the doldrums much of the time, renowned cognitive behavior therapist David A. Clark has a clear message: there are simple yet powerful steps you can take to feel better. This encouraging book presents 80 strategies you can use to reduce sadness, promote positive feelings of contentment and joy, and decrease your risk for full-blown depression. Vivid stories and concrete examples help you learn specific methods for: *Nipping negativity in the bud. *Making unhappiness less overwhelming. *Defusing self-criticism and rumination. *Boosting your energy and motivation for change.à à *Feeling more confident and hopeful every day. Using the practical tools in the book--forms, worksheets, and self-assessment quizzes--makes it easy to create and stick to a mood repair action plan. You can download and print additional copies of these tools as needed. The strategies that Dr. Clark provides arTrade Review"This groundbreaking book provides step-by-step instructions that can help you deal with low moods, self-criticism, and other thoughts and feelings that, if left unchecked, may plunge you into despair. Packed with specific examples, the book teaches coping strategies that will appeal to a broad range of readers."--Aaron T. Beck, MD, founder of cognitive therapy "Dr. Clark is an international figure in the field of cognitive therapy. This book brings the latest science and therapeutic wisdom to guide you to help yourself when dark moods threaten to overwhelm you. It is full of practical, trustworthy strategies you can begin to use today. I thoroughly recommend it."--Mark Williams, DPhil, coauthor of The Mindful Way Workbook "I'm always looking for resources that I can recommend to my patients. You don't need a background in psychology to understand and use The Mood Repair Toolkit. I especially like the way Dr. Clark discusses the evidence for each tool before providing practical suggestions for applying it. I have already tried and recommended several of the book's strategies, including the very helpful tips for staying on track with exercise."--Carmen Stuart, MD, family physician "Dr. Clark has written a clear and straightforward guide to repairing mood and avoiding depression. Drawing on the best current science, this book takes you on a journey to enhanced self-understanding, joy, and fulfillment. You'll learn practical skills and new ways of thinking and feeling that will be helpful for a lifetime."--Nikolaos Kazantzis, PhD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Research Unit, School of Psychological Sciences and Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia -Excellent material, with a menu of options for those who suffer from the blues.--Library Journal, 1/22/2015ƒƒIt provides readers with tools and techniques to help repair mood, use mood enhancement strategies, and learn step-by-step methods for regulating mood. Given that depression is a common psychological disorder, the book is quite timely and insightful on many levels. The author is a well-known clinician in the field….Individuals suffering from depression will find this book extremely beneficial and worthwhile. Family members as well as clinicians will certainly benefit from the excellent tools and techniques.--Doody's Review Service, 2/26/2015Table of ContentsCONTENTS 1. Harness Your Unhappiness 2. Go with the Flow 3. Trap Your “Tigers” 4. Silence the Inner Critic 5. Take Time to Recharge 6. Stop the Mental Treadmill 7. Capture the Moment 8. Ponder the Past 9. Embrace Your Dreams 10. Make Connections 11. Express Kindness and Compassion 12. Get Active, Stay Fit, and Be Well 13. Face Your Dread 14. Sing in the Rain 15. Take the Long View Resources References

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Book SynopsisDoes toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics--how genes and the environment interact. Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain. Vivid stories illustrate ways to maximize the positive effects of healthy nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and minimize the damage from stress and other known risk factors. The book helps you figure out which options hold the most promise for improving your child's symptoms and overall well-being--and gives you step-by-step suggestions for integrating them into daily life.Trade Review"How can you stay abreast of the rapidly growing research base on ADHD and its treatment, when even clinical professionals can't keep up? Simple--read this book! Dr. Nigg is a foremost clinical scientist with a talent for making complex ideas digestible. He explains what is currently known about the causes of ADHD, and, more important, offers numerous insights and recommendations for how to find the best treatment for your unique child.”--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, author of Taking Charge of ADHD "What a great resource for current knowledge on the relationship between ADHD and diet, exercise, sleep, technology, and other hugely important topics. And it’s all distilled down into nuggets of practical advice and genuinely doable action plans. Every parent of a child with ADHD should read this book."--Peg Dawson, EdD, coauthor of Smart but Scattered "Thank you, Dr. Nigg! As a parent of a child with ADHD, I found this book tremendously valuable as well as enjoyable to read. It condenses the best current research into practical advice. After using some of this advice, I see a noticeable reduction in my child's irritability. I will definitely recommend this book to other parents who are looking for expert guidance."--Laura S., Michigan "Dr. Nigg presents a new understanding of ADHD that reveals how both genes and environment shape the disorder. He reviews the pros and cons of diet, exercise, and other novel treatments, helping you choose among a wide range of options for your child. Misinformation about ADHD abounds--this book separates facts from fiction."--Stephen V. Faraone, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University "This refreshingly commonsense book is outstanding in several ways--it is timely, relevant, comprehensive, balanced, and practical."--L. Eugene Arnold, MD, MEd, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (Emeritus), The Ohio State University College of Medicine "As a parent who has read every book on the subject, I tried everything to help my son with ADHD. I made him feel like a lab rat and wasted time, energy, and money. If I could turn back time, this one book would sit on my nightstand. It is so nice to have a vision for a bright future alongside realistic, meaningful actions we can take right now. Getting Ahead of ADHD gives me the confidence and tools I need to make wise decisions."--Marie B., Oregon "Extraordinary! This book offers an efficient summary that brings you up to speed on the science of ADHD. Dr. Nigg helps you make decisions for your child based on science, rather than fads or the latest trends in the media. I will recommend this book to all parents in our clinic."--Julie Sarno Owens, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University -Throughout, Nigg links scientific findings with concrete treatment recommendations and take-home points. His approach, candid and forthright, makes the complex clearer and provides parents with pragmatic advice....By incorporating multiple literatures, Nigg sheds light on topics that have been neglected or dismissed within ADHD-specific literature or misconstrued in popular media….Given the scientific emphasis of Getting Ahead of ADHD, the book best meets the needs of well-informed and educated parents seeking an in-depth understanding of their child's ADHD….Overall, Getting Ahead of ADHD provides a survey of the lifestyle and adversity factors that may contribute to ADHD that is concise and comprehensive….It is a hopeful time to be a part of the field, and Nigg imparts this optimism to readers--parents and practitioners alike. For anyone who desires and update on the state of the science of ADHD or who wants cutting-edge ideas for supporting families seeking nonpharmacological help for children with ADHD, Getting Ahead of ADHD is for you.--Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 7/2/2018ƒƒNigg…presents a wide-ranging and practical approach for parents facing a child's diagnosis of ADHD….Parents will find reassurance, hope, and step-by-step action plans in this coherent guide to the current and evolving science on ADHD.--Publishers Weekly, 7/17/2017Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. A New Understanding of ADHD 2. Epigenetics: The End of the Nature-versus-Nurture Debate 3. Food and ADHD: Old Controversies and New Clarity 4. Exercise, Sleep, and ADHD: New Insights on Brain Growth 5. Technology and ADHD: Latest Findings on the Peril and the Promise 6. Environmental Chemicals and ADHD: Sorting Alarm from Prudent Caution 7. Adversity, Stress, Trauma, and ADHD: Finding Sanctuary 8. Getting Professional Help: Traditional and Alternative Treatments for ADHD 9. Tying It All Together Resources References

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Book SynopsisDiscovering that your teen âœcutsâ is every parent's nightmare. Your most urgent question is: How can I make it stop? Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury. Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial. You'll learn practical strategies for talking to teens about self-injury without making it worse, teaching them skills to cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way, finding the right therapist, and helping reduce stress for your whole family. Incorporating the latest research, the second edition offers a deeper understanding of the causes of self-injury and includes new DBT skills.Trade Review"This book debunks myths about cutting and delves deeply into the important information and skills that both teens and parents need to conquer it. Instead of sidelining parents, Dr. Hollander welcomes them into the treatment. He explains how DBT works, how to select and communicate with a therapist, and, best of all, how parents can learn and practice DBT skills along with their kids, for even better results."--Martha B. Straus, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England "An invaluable resource for parents!"--Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT "This book provides the clearest, most helpful explanation I have ever seen of why teens engage in self-injury--and how parents can help them stop. A 'must read' for parents of teens who cut."--Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University "Dr. Hollander's compassion and knowledge stem from years of experience with families. In addition to his lucid explanation of DBT principles, I value his wise suggestions for helping siblings, extended family, friends, and school personnel deal with a teen's self-injury. I recommend this book first to parents struggling to help self-injuring children."--Barent W. Walsh, PhD, Executive Director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts "Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic. In the second edition of his essential book, he provides hopeful, practical treatment recommendations based on the latest science. He gives parents the gift of his insight into a complex and ever-increasing problem."--Blaise Aguirre, MD, author of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents, Second Edition: What to Do When Your Teen Has BPD "The rush of emotions and the thoughts that run through your head when you discover that your child self-harms are beyond overwhelming. Dr. Hollander’s book provides an instant blanket of relief--you are not alone, and help is attainable. With unparalleled expertise in DBT, he gives you easy-to-understand strategies that enable you to start helping your child immediately. Dr. Hollander's approach has been instrumental in changing our child’s path in life."--Lisa L., Belmont, Massachusetts -A reassuring, well-written resource for parents seeking answers, information, and help for a child who self-injures through cutting. While parents of teens who cut is the intended audience, teachers, health-care practitioners, and parents of teens in general may also benefit from the information and sound advice Hollander presents....Hollander offers practical advice to help parents better understand and communicate more effectively with their child. He clearly explains what is known about cutting behavior, addresses its causes, and identifies effective treatment options. (on the first edition)--Library Journal, 11/03/2008Table of ContentsIntroduction: Kids Who Deliberately Hurt Themselves I. Understanding Self-Injury 1. Fact versus Fiction: Bringing Self-Injury into the Light 2. What Sets the Stage for Self-Injury? 3. How Does Hurting Themselves Make Some Kids Feel Better? 4. DBT: The Right Therapy for Your Teen II. Helping Your Teen in Treatment and at Home 5. Making the Most of DBT 6. Resetting the Stage: How to Help Your Teen Restore Emotion to Its Proper Place 7. Writing a Better Script: New Ways to Discourage Self-Injury 8. Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Teen 9. How to Speak with Siblings, Friends, and the School about Your Child’s Troubles Appendix A. Effectiveness of Adolescent Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program Appendix B. Intensive Treatment Programs Resources: Websites Related to Self-Injury

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Book SynopsisPioneering psychologist William R. Miller takes a fresh look at hope and its transformative potential in this concise, compassionate book. He identifies 8 different facets of hope that even die-hard pessimists can cultivate in order to clarify their goals, envision new possibilities, find purpose, enhance motivation, and persevere against tough odds.

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Book SynopsisWith each chapter representing a session, this engaging book is a guide to working collaboratively with individuals and incorporating recovery principles into your therapeutic practice. Incorporating both philosophical and theoretical background, the authors guide the reader through each session with highlights of what to do when, key points for thought, and notes of caution. With access to downloadable worksheets to use with clients in session, as well as crib sheets to help keep you on track, you will have everything you need to confidently help people on their recovery journey. Table of ContentsIntroduction Session 1: What is Recovery? Creating the Landscape Session 2: Who am I? Connecting with Identity Session 3: Understanding Mental Health: Perceptions, Stigma and Myths Session 4: Hope and Recovery Session 5: Harnessing Skills and Resources: Doing Something Different Session 6: Developing and Maintaining Relationships Session 7: Returning to Recovery Session 8: Witnesses to Recovery Session 9: Evaluating the Recovery Journey

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Mental Health and Counselling provides a critical introduction to key debates about how problems of mental health are understood, and to the core approaches taken to working with counselling and psychotherapy clients. In drawing out the differences and intersections between professional and social understandings of mental health and counselling theory and practice, the book fosters critical thinking about effective and ethical work with mental health service users and therapy clients. With chapters by noted academic writers and service-user researchers, and content enlivened by activities, first-person accounts and case material, the book provides a key resource for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees and those interested in the broader field of mental health.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 Understanding mental health: the emergence of the talking cure Chapter 1 The birth of psychiatry: questions of power, control and care - David W. Jones Chapter 2 The service-user movement - Jo Lomani Chapter 3 The history of the talking cure - Sarah Marks Chapter 4 Diagnosis, classification and the expansion of the therapeutic realm - David Harper Part 2 Presenting problems Chapter 5 Understanding sadness and worry - Naomi Moller and Gina Di Malta Chapter 6 Trauma and crisis - Andrew Reeves and Christina Buxton Chapter 7 Relationships and intimacy - Naomi Moller Chapter 8 Understanding psychological formulation - Lucy Johnstone Part 3 Models of working Chapter 9 The psychodynamic approach - David Kaposi Chapter 10 Cognitive behavioural therapy - Simon P. Clarke Chapter 11 The humanistic approach - Michael Sims and Gina Di Malta Chapter 12 The pluralistic approach - Julia McLeod and John McLeod Part 4 Counselling in practice Chapter 13 The therapeutic relationship - Daragh Keogh and Ladislav Timulak Chapter 14 Beyond the individual - Andreas Vossler Chapter 15 Beyond face to face: technology-based counselling - Andreas Vossler Chapter 16 Context of practice: boundaries and ethics - Clare Symons Part 5 Contemporary issues: mental health and society Chapter 17 The politics of research and evidence - Rebecca Hutten Chapter 18 Mental health, criminal justice and the law - David W. Jones Chapter 19 Individual or social problems? - David Kaposi Chapter 20 Living in a therapeutic culture - Joanne Brown and Barry Richards Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the substance abuse counselor field! If you are interested in a career as a substance abuse counselor, you’ve come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job every day? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Substance Abuse Counselors: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with substance abuse counselors.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career as a Substance Abuse Counselor?Chapter 2Forming a Career Plan as a Substance Abuse CounselorChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Pursuing a Professional Substance Abuse Counselor CareerNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisDrinking is recognized as one of the most important problems confronting students on campus today, with major impacts on health and safety.This book answers crucial questions about why students drink, examines its complex links to campus crime and sexual assault, and offers new insights on how to address the issue.It differs from other studies of college drinking by dispelling the myth that the problem is universal. Dowdall’s research reveals that the incidence of alcohol abuse varies enormously between colleges, and in doing so identifies interventions and policies that have been effective, and those that have failed. His study is also unique in looking “upstream” at the broader cultural, organizational and social forces that shape this behavior, where most studies focus only on “downstream” behaviors, well after students have selected their college and have started drinking. Students and parents can take action to lower the risk of binge drinking by following the book’s recommendations, and consulting the data it provides about alcohol violations and crime at thousands of colleges. For administrators and student affairs personnel, it both defines and illuminates the issue, and outlines effective interventions.Trade ReviewFrom reviews of the previous edition:“Problems of underage and binge drinking on college campuses range from benign to tragic. In 2007, the U.S. Surgeon General’s office appealed to Americans to reduce binge drinking in young people. If we are to answer this call to action, we first need to a have a comprehensive and critical look at the scope of this problem. George W. Dowdall’s College Drinking provides this necessary overview of what society needs to understand and address with drinking on college campuses.This book provides a complete account of the scope of the college drinking problem and any researcher in the field will find it to be an important resource because of its comprehensive and compelling scholarship. Any parent or student who is interested and concerned about college drinking will find this book to be of great value. Future college students and their parents will be particularly interested in the considerable information about alcohol use and abuse, alcohol policies, and crime levels on different college campuses. Dowdall’s ability to straddle the needs of the academic, college administrator, public official, parent and student makes this book a must-have on the shelves of both college and public libraries.”Contemporary Sociology“The author synthesizes empirical work on the topic of college drinking from the past 60 to 80 years that has often been disparate, and he provides an evaluation of the problems associated with college drinking, how university and public policy influence heavy drinking, and what can and should be done to address heavy drinking among college students. Dr. Dowdall is uniquely qualified to provide an examination of college drinking given his extensive experience as both a researcher in the field of substance use as well as a regular and visiting faculty member at several colleges and universities across the country.This book has wide-ranging appeal because it provides valuable information for parents and students who are either thinking about applying to colleges or have already entered college as well as for university counselors, administrators, and policy makers.From whatever vantage point the reader is coming, Dr. Dowdall offers recommendations for what can be done to address the problem of heavy drinking among college students. He provides useful information for not only what colleges can do to prevent or intervene with heavy drinking on their campuses but also how students and parents can be active participants in efforts to change college environments and reduce the problems associated with heavy drinking.This book [is] a great first step in bringing about change in the culture of college drinking.”Violence Against Women“College Drinking is a candid account of college student drinking presented in a social context that highlights the disconnect between the current problem and possible solutions.The book highlights the need for institutional accountability and in so doing, provides solid advice and constructive criticism of what colleges and universities could be doing to address this public health concern.The author offers multifaceted solutions appropriate for a complex social problem that combine research, policy, enforcement strategies and the potential responsibilities of administrators, parents, and students. In addition, predictors and correlates of high risk college drinking are provided which may be helpful for individuals working in student affairs in identifying high risk students and intervene early in an attempt to prevent serious alcohol related problems from occurring.In comparison the other recent books on the topic, Dowdall’s book is more broad-based, yet also more comprehensive, and utilizes a wider range of scientific and professional resources, and provides more evidence-based suggestions for change to a wider audience. If there is a book that can reach all intended audiences (college administrators, governmental policy makers, practitioners, scientists, parents, and students), Dowdall’s book seems to do it. Readers of varied backgrounds should all come away with useful information and suggestions for changes."The Journal of Higher EducationTable of ContentsFigures and Tables Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Revised Edition Acknowledgements 1. College Drinking as a Social Problem 2. Reframing College Drinking 3. The Impact of College Drinking 4. The “Dark Figure” of Alcohol-Related Campus Crime. The Gap Between Reported Incidents and Victimizations 5. Work Hard, Play Hard. College Drinking, Social Life, and Sex 6. Public Alcohol Policy and College Drinking 7. The College Response. Reframing Prevention 8. What More Can Colleges Do? 9. How to Cope with College Drinking. What Students and Parents Can Do Afterword. 2013—Changing the Culture of College Drinking Appendix A. Sources for Further Information Appendix B. Methods and Data Appendix C. Timeline of Important Events Shaping College Drinking Appendix D. Alcohol and Crime Data for Colleges References About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisContains lesson plans for 10 sessions that include age-appropriate activities. These fun and engaging activities enable young children to approach highly sensitive and painful topics.Trade Review"This set of books is definitely worth purchasing for the therapist or counselor who deals with or is affected by children who are coping with the issues of death. Even though we live in an era which heralds amazing medical advances death continues to be a part of life so therefore grief counseling, especially in the lives of children and adolescents, needs to be an integral part of our counseling and therapy." -- American Journal of Pastoral CounselingTable of ContentsGrief is a Family Process. A Note to Group Facilitators. Sample Telephone Interview. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 1. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 2. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 3. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 4. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 5. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 6. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 7. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 8. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 9. Mourning Child Early Childhood Curriculum: Week 10. Appendix 1: A Description of Materials. Appendix 2: Samples of Materials to be Used. Appendix 3: Sample Notes to be Sent Home to Caregivers. Appendix 4: Special Activities for Special Days and Sample.

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly revised and updated edition of Gift of Tears includes new research and examples of recent events to help illustrate the effects of loss. Containing a strong practical element, the book guides the reader through the process of contemplating and eventually confronting their own relationship to loss. Written by experienced counsellors and psychotherapists, the book contains candid and readable discussions of central issues, including: * how to understand and work with anger and guilt* attachment patterns and loss* historical changes in attitudes to death and bereavement * death as a particular form of loss. Gift of Tears is intended for anyone who finds they have to cope, in the course of their daily lives, with the grief of others. It will prove invaluable to counsellors, therapists, mental health professionals and all those helping the bereaved.www.bereavementarena.comTrade Review'I could hardly put this book down. The clear and engaging text of the prefaces continues throughout, and it certainly lives up to its description on the cover as 'a practical approach to loss and bereavement in counselling and psychotherapy'. The authors make no assumptions as to who the reader might be, and the straightforward language and updated research findings provide rich material for anyone lecturing, practicing or studying to work in pastoral care.' - Rosemary Markham, Psychodynamic Practice'...a welcome addition to the body of work on bereavement and loss.' - Counselling'In this book, Susan Lendrum and Gabrielle Syme have faced all the difficulties inherent in dealing with grief, in oneself and in others, and overcome them superbly. These pages are immensely readable, useful and enjoyable (it's always a joy to meet good writing!) and I, for one, am grateful to have had the chance to read them. For this book has two functions; it teaches counsellors, but also teaches the individual reader to face the reality of his/her own feelings about death and loss. And that is something we all have to do. I can't commend it too highly.' - Claire Rayner'This is one of the best introductory books produced about grief... It would be of great value to those in the caring professions who have to support others through the grieving process.' - Nursing Times'It is the 'practical approach' of Lendrum and Syme that singles out their book from the literature on loss and bereavement... Practitioners new to this area will find much in this book to inform and stimulate, as will more experienced counsellors and psychotherapists who want to revisit some of the issues involved in loss and bereavement.' - Helen Carroll, The Psychotherapist, Spring 2005 This new edition builds on an existing text of merit. It is an important book both for students and practitioners familiar with the old edition, as well as new readers.' - Bereavement Care'This book is based on a wealth of experience and knowledge and that was consistently evident. This is one of those books that both skilled practitioners and beginners will find helpful. It is also useful to everyone in a persoanl sense - it will resonate with all our worlds as loss is experienced by us all.' - Moira Walker, European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling'I could hardly put this book down. The clear and engaging text of the prefaces continues throughout, and it certainly lives up to its description on the cover as 'a practical approach to loss and bereavement in counselling and psychotherapy'. The authors make no assumptions as to who the reader might be, and the straightforward language and updated research findings provide rich material for anyone lecturing, practicing or studying to work in pastoral care.' - Rosemary Markham, Psychodynamic PracticeThis new edition builds on an existing text of merit. It is an important book both for students and practitioners familiar with the old edition, as well as new readers.' - Bereavement Care'This book is based on a wealth of experience and knowledge and that was consistently evident. This is one of those books that both skilled practitioners and beginners will find helpful. It is also useful to everyone in a persoanl sense - it will resonate with all our worlds as loss is experienced by us all.' - Moira Walker, European Journal of Psychotherapy and CounsellingTable of ContentsIntroduction to First Edition. Introduction to Second Edition. Part 1: Loss and Nurture. Early Attachments and Loss. Adult Attachment Patterns. The Nurturing Environment. Part 2: Death as a Particular Form of Loss. Experiences of Death and Bereavement. The Effect of External Circumstances and Internal Factors on the Experience of Bereavement. Historical Change in Attitudes to Death and Bereavement. Cultural Variety. Children's Grief: 'Gift of Tears'. Personal and Family Experiences of Loss. Part 3: Working with the Grieving. Basic Loss Counselling Skills: 'Give Sorrow Words'. Tasks of Mourning: Meaning and Internalization. Further Skills Related to the Tasks of Mourning and Ending Counselling. Ways of Helping Children. Part 4: Anger and Guilt. Understanding Anger and Guilt. Working with Anger and Guilt in More Complicated Grief. Part 5: Professional Implications. Necessary Consultation for Complicated Grief. Assessment and Referral. Supervision. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisAt a time when college completion is a major issue, and there is particular concern about the retention of underserved student populations, peer mentoring programs offer one solution to promoting student success. This is a comprehensive resource for creating, refining and sustaining effective student peer mentoring programs. While providing a blueprint for successfully designing programs for a wide range of audiences – from freshmen to doctoral students – it also offers specific guidance on developing programs targeting three large groups of under-served students: first-generation students, international students and student veterans.This guidebook is divided into two main sections. The opening section begins by reviewing the issue of degree non-completion, as well as college adjustment challenges that all students and those in each of the targeted groups face. Subsequent chapters in section one explore models of traditional and non-traditional student transition, persistence and belonging, address what peer mentoring can realistically achieve, and present a rubric for categorizing college student peer-mentoring programs. The final chapter in section one provides a detailed framework for assessing students’ adjustment issues to determine which ones peer mentoring programs can appropriately address. Section two of the guidebook shifts from the theoretical to the practical by covering the nuts and bolts of developing a college student peer-mentoring program. The initial chapter in section two covers a range of design issues including establishing a program timeline, developing a budget, securing funding, getting commitments from stakeholders, hiring staff, recruiting mentors and mentees, and developing policies and procedures. Subsequent chapters analyze the strengths and limitations of different program delivery options, from paired and group face-to-face mentoring to their e-mentoring equivalents; offer guidance on the creation of program content and resources for mentors and mentees, and provide mentor training exercises and curricular guidelines. Section two concludes by outlining processes for evaluating programs, including setting goals, collecting appropriate data, and methods of analysis; and by offering advice on sustaining and institutionalizing programs. Each chapter opens with a case study illustrating its principal points. This book is primarily intended as a resource for student affairs professionals and program coordinators who are developing new peer-mentoring programs or considering refining existing ones. It may also serve as a text in courses designed to train future peer mentors and leaders.Trade Review"I would highly recommend Peter Collier's book, Developing Effective Student Peer Mentoring Programs. It clearly walks an educator through the theory, methods, training, psychology and best practices to successfully guide future peer mentors and cross-cultural leaders."Christie EnnisCampus ToolKit“As the President of the International Mentoring Association and Director of the Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico, I have immersed myself in the study of developmental relationships, and have seen their positive effects through my work. I consider this mentoring handbook as a vital tool for any institution that is looking to establish a peer-mentoring program, and recommend its use to those who have already implemented programs in their search to improve on their model, and thus the program’s overall effectiveness. I believe that by explicitly defining and demonstrating all of the multifaceted aspects involved in creating a mentoring program, and by addressing the best strategies to approach this subject, Developing Effective Student Peer Mentoring Programs is a must read for anyone interested in implementing a peer mentoring program on their college campus.”Nora Domínguez, Director, Mentoring InstituteUniversity of New MexicoDeveloping Effective Student Peer Mentoring Programs is a superb book that should be read by all higher education professionals who are looking for practical strategies grounded in solid research to start a peer mentoring program. Peter Collier’s book is an accessible comprehensive guide that provides specific approaches for serving veterans, international and underrepresented students.Buffy SmithUniversity of St. Thomas, Minneapolis“Collier’s treatment of peer mentorship is THE resource you want on this topic. It is grounded in theory and scholarship but also provides practical advice and institutional examples of peer mentor programs. It is comprehensive in its coverage of the history and purpose of these programs and also addresses the important elements of successful program delivery such as recruitment, training, and evaluation. Further, it is inclusive of peer mentoring for 'new-traditional' student populations such as international, service members and veteran, and first-generation undergraduates."Jennifer R. Keup, DirectorNational Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in TransitionTable of ContentsForeword Nora Domínguez Acknowledgments Introduction Part One. What is Peer Mentoring, and Why Does It Work to Promote Student Success? 1. What is peer mentoring, and how is it used in higher education? 2. How can peer mentoring help address the crisis of college students not completing their degrees? 3. What are the important adjustment issues college students must address to persist at college and complete their degrees? 4. How can peer mentoring help college students address specific adjustment issues and have a positive impact on persistence and degree completion? Part Two. What Are the Nuts and Bolts of Developing a College Student Peer Mentoring Program? Vignette 1. High School to College Transition-Focused Program. Retention Through an Academic Mentoring Program 5. What design issues must you consider in setting up a peer-mentoring program? Vignette 2. First-Generation Student-Focused Program. Students First Mentoring Program 6. How will you deliver mentoring support and services? Vignette 3. Transfer Student-Focused Program. Transfer Connections Program 7. What content materials will you share with mentees? Vignette4. Student Veteran-Focused Program. VETS to VETS Program 8. How are you going to train your peer mentors? Vignette 5. Undergraduate to Graduate School Transition-Focused Program. The Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color and Integrity in Graduate Training 9. How will you evaluate the impact of your peer mentoring program? Vignette 6. International Student-Focused Program. The International Student Mentoring Program 10. How will you care for and maintain your peer-mentoring program? References Index

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Book SynopsisDesign thinking is an innovative problem-solving framework. This introduction is the first book to apply its methodology to student affairs and, in doing so, points the way to its potentially wider value to higher education as a whole.With its focus on empathy, which is the need to thoroughly understand users’ experiences, design thinking is user-centered, similar to how student affairs is student-centered. Because the focus of design thinking is to design with users, not for users, it aligns well with student affairs practice. In addition, its focus on empathy makes design thinking a more equitable approach to problem-solving than other methods because all users’ experiences—not just the experiences of majority or “average” student—need to be understood. Centering empathy in problem-solving processes can be a tool to disrupt higher education systems and practices.Design thinking is a framework to foster innovation, and, by its nature, innovation is about responding to change factors with creativity. In an organization, design thinking is inherently connected to organizational change and culture because the process is really about changing people to help them rally around a disruptive idea. Implementing design thinking on a campus may in itself be disruptive and require a change management process. The beauty of using design thinking is that it can also act as a framework to support organizational culture change.Design thinking approaches, with their focus on stakeholder needs (as opposed to systemic norms), collaborative solutions building, and structured empathy activities can offer a concrete tool to disrupt harmful systems of power and oppression. Design thinking as a process is not a magic solution to equity problems, though it can be a powerful tool to approach the development of solutions that can address inequity. Design thinking is data-driven and considers both qualitative and quantitative data as necessary to gain most complete picture of an issue and its possible solutions, whether a product, program, or service.Design thinking has numerous benefits to afford students affairs. Chapter 1 outlines a case for design thinking in student affairs. Chapter 2 discusses a brief history of design thinking, noting its germination and evolution to current practice. Chapter 3 provides a detailed description of each step of the design thinking model with pertinent examples to make the steps clearer. Chapter 4 explains the intersection of equity and design thinking while chapter 5 explores the use of design thinking for organizational change. Chapter 6 presents a new model for design thinking assessment. Chapter 7 addresses the challenges and limitations of the process. Chapter 8 concludes the book by discussing the alignment of design thinking and student affairs and outlining next steps.Design thinking is an innovative process that can change the way higher education and student affairs operates, realizing the potential it offers. Trade Review"This book presents a reimagined model of assessment with design thinking, and instantly upon seeing it, you know how needed it is in education today. Focusing upon empathy, ideation, and storytelling throughout the assessment process, the authors of this book present a human-centered approach to engage in assessment of student learning. The design thinking assessment model and key questions remind us that our works sits within a larger context, one that can be infused with equity and act as a tool for decolonizing education."Natasha JankowskiFormer Executive Director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment"Design thinking can move organizations forward and find innovative solutions. This book in particular applies design thinking to student affairs and is a fantastic resource." Find Drew's full video review here.Drew KochStudent Services Coordinator, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of ArizonaTable of ContentsForeword—Janet Morrison Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Case for Design Thinking in Higher Education and Student Affairs 2. Design Thinking. A Brief History 3. Design Thinking Model 4. Equity and Design Thinking 5. Designing for Organizational Change 6. Design Thinking Assessment. Application of Design Thinking to Student Affairs Assessment 7. Discussion of Challenges and Limitations 8. Pulling the PIeces Together. Alignment of Design Thinking and Student Affairs References About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisSense of belonging refers to the extent a student feels included, accepted, valued, and supported on their campus. The developmental process of belonging is interwoven with the social identity development of diverse college students. Moreover, belonging is influenced by the campus environment, relationships, and involvement opportunities as well as a need to master the student role and achieve academic success. Although the construct of sense of belonging is complex and multilayered, a consistent theme across the chapters in this book is that the relationship between sense of belonging and intersectionality of identity cannot be ignored, and must be integrated into any approach to fostering belonging.Over the last 10 years, colleges and universities have started grappling with the notion that their approaches to maintaining and increasing student retention, persistence, and graduation rates were no longer working. As focus shifted to uncovering barriers to student success while concurrently recognizing student success as more than solely academic factors, the term “student sense of belonging” gained traction in both academic and co-curricular settings. The editors noticed the lack of a consistent definition, or an overarching theoretical approach, as well as a struggle to connect disparate research. A compendium of research, applications, and approaches to sense of belonging did not exist, so they brought this book into being to serve as a single point of reference in an emerging and promising field of study.Table of ContentsForeword. Kristen A. Renn Preface Part 1. Theories and Foundations 1. Theoretical Foundations for Sense of Belonging in College—Annemarie Vaccarro and Barbara Newman 2. Unraveling the Relationship Between of Engagement, Involvement, and Sense of Belonging—Terrell L. Strayhorn 3. Reviewing, Theorizing, and Looking Ahead. The Relationship Between College Students’ Sense of Belonging and Persistence—Bert Ellison and John M. Braxton Part 2. Sense of Belonging Across Student Populations 4. Facilitating A Sense of Belonging for Students with Multiple Identities—Ronald Hallett, Adrianna Kezar, Joseph Kitchen, and Rosemary Perez 5. How and Where do Queer- and Trans-spectrum College Students Experience Belonging? A Critical Review of the Literature—Brian C. Gano 6. Connecting Gender and Belonging. An Intersectional Approach—Michael Stevens Williams and Ekaete E. Udoh 7. On the Outside Looking In. Reflecting on Native American Students’ Sense of Belonging—Mark Alabanza 8. Asian American Students and Sense of Belonging—Cassie Kao 9. Latinx College Students’ Sense of Belonging. Comunidades de Apoyo. (Supportive Communities)—Holly Holloway-Friesen 10. Sense of Belonging Among Black College Students. A Socioecological Perspective—Royel M. Johnson and Alex Kenney 11. Economic Stratification in Higher Education. An Asset-Based Approach to Low-SES Students’ Sense of Belonging—Amy E. French and Shelley R. Price-Williams 12. Language Unheard, Voices Silenced. The Role of Language Minoritization in Sense of Belonging—Kevin J. Bazner and Juan Lopez 13. Analyzing Psychological Well-Being Aspects of Sense of Belonging for First-generation, Pell-eligible, Underrepresented Minority Students—Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, Shiming Zhang, Sandra Kahn, Nina Potter, Lisa Gates, Robyn Saiki, Rogelio Beccero Songolo, Stephen Schellenberg, Randall Timm, and Mitch Strahlman 14. Sense of Belonging as Process and Product in The First-Year Experience—Jennifer R. Keup and Chelsea Fountain 15. Deconstructing Belonging. Towards a Redefinition for Transfer Students—Vasti Torres and Claire A. Boeck 16. Reframing the Commuter Student Experience to Promote Belonging—Michael D. Giacalone and Kristina M. Perrelli 17. Student Veteran Belonging, Inclusion, and Success—Phillip Morris 18. Student Employee Sense of Belonging—Cynthia Cogswell, Tim Epley, and Brittany BartenPart 3. Implications and Applications 19A: Examples in PracticeNDSUbelong. A Cross Collaborative Approach to Student Sense of Belonging— Derisa Collymore, Laura Dahl, and Alyssa Tuebner 19B. Reducing Barriers to Increase Sense of Belonging—Laura Bayless and Hank Parkinson 19C. Gemstone Honors Program Living-Learning Community—Jessica Lee, Kristan Cilente Skendall, and Leah Kreimer Tobin 19D. The Influence of The Teaching Modality on Belonging—Tawnya Means, Jean E. Starobin, and Kasey Uran-Linde 20. When Likes Aren’t Enough. The Impact of Belongingness on Mental Health in the Age of Social Media—Timothy J. Bono 21. Sense of Belonging. Findings During the Time of COVID-19—Sherry Woosley and Dianne Timm 22. Measuring Belonging in Higher Education. Review, Summary, and Guidance for Researchers and Practitioners—John Eric M. Lingat, Michael D. Toland, and Shannon O. Sampson 23. Conclusion—Erin M. Bentrim and Gavin W. Henning Editors and Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisThe quiet letting go of Autumn, the reflective stillness of Winter, the bright rebirth of Spring, and the flourishing warmth of Summer trace the natural path of grief as it grows and changes to fit the spaces left behind by those we love. Easy-to-use exercise guides and activities invite readers to explore the changeable nature of grief through the ebb and flow of the seasons.As well as contributions from diverse creative practitioners, poems from Dr. Robert Neimeyer and reflections from Claudia Coenen create a starting point to delve into the emotional context of each chapter, encouraging the reader to view each personal account and case study through the lens of a different phase of grief. This heart-centred, compassionate approach infuses bereavement therapy with much-needed warmth, supporting clinically-proven techniques to guide users towards practical, healthy ways of processing their loss. Bringing together voices and art from across the spectrum of creative grief therapy, Coenen provides an accessible, compassionate guide to supporting those coping with bereavement throughout their journey.Trade ReviewThis poetically and aesthetically crafted volume of creative interventions for bereavement care is a wonderful resource for those facing loss and grief. Grounded in empirical science and informed by rich clinical experiences, it is an excellent contribution to the field of Thanatology. -- Dr Andy Hau Yan Ho, PhD, EdD, MFT, Immediate Past President, Association for Death Education and Counseling; Head of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology and Medicine, Nanyang Technological University.In Seasons of Grief Claudia Coenen has collected a rich, inspiring treasure trove of stories, reflections, guided meditations, art projects and suggestions to explore the world of creativity in the territory of grief. The chapters flow brilliantly with the cycle of seasons-- a superb way to organize all these powerful and splendidly varied approaches to creative expression. I look forward to regularly using In Seasons of Grief as a valuable resource for my grieving clients. Thank you, Claudia! -- Alexandra Kennedy MA MFT author of Honoring Grief, Losing a Parent, The Infinite Thread: Healing Relationships Beyond Loss and How Did I Miss All This Before: Waking Up to the Magic of Our Ordinary Lives.Seasons of Grief is a beautiful journey through the natural healing power of creative expression in grief. This book is filled with wisdom and compassion and is a gift for both grieving people and providers alike. There are so many creative methods, prompts, stories, activities and insight for the energy of grief and transformation to be channelled into expression, no one will put this book down without feeling inspired to create and explore their capacity to create. Thanks to Coenen and all the contributors for this exceptional book. -- Karla Helbert, MS, LPC, C-IAYT, author of Yoga for Grief & Loss, The Chakras in Grief and Trauma: A tantric Guide to Energetic Wholeness, and Finding Your Own Way to Grieve: A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids & Teens on the Autism SpectrumSeasons of Grief taps into a deep inner wisdom. In doing so, it achieves what I wish more of Psychology did; to move with the seasons, to acknowledge the wisdom of nature, and to celebrate our instinct to create. -- Dr Jennifer Dayes, Registered Counselling Psychologist

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