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Book SynopsisNever has the need for a compendium of self-help workbooks been so great! From the founder of the world’s first PhD program in Family Psychology comes an extensive guide to nearly all of the mental health workbooks published through 2002. Placed together in one volume for the first time, A Guide to Self-Help Workbooks for Mental Health Clinicians and Researchers includes reviews and evaluates the complexity of each workbook in regards to its form, content, and usability by the client. From abuse to women’s issues, this annotated bibliography is alphabetized by author, but can also be researched by subject. While self-help workbooks are currently not as popular or as mainstream as self-help books and video, that could soon change. Self-help workbooks are versatile, cost-effective, and can be mass-produced. The workbook user is active rather than passive, and the mental healthcare worker can analyze a more personal response from the user, whether in the offiTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Criteria for Annotation Annotated Bibliography Appendix A. Informed Consent, Long Form Appendix B. Feedback Sentences References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisExamine the fourth largest mental health problem in AmericaOCDand how YOU can help!Since obsessive-compulsive disorder affects 2.5% of the world population, someone you know is likely to have this disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Pastors is a handy physician's assistant that not only provides a fresh overview of OCD but also focuses on the issue of scrupulosityobsessive-compulsive anxiety over scruples in self and othersas a religious issue. Written by a pastoral counselor who is also a clinical social worker, this book will help you gain insight into the psychological and neurological dimensions of the disorder, the problems of those suffering from OCD, and the development of support groups. Written with extensive knowledge and deep compassion, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Guide for Family, Friends, and Pastors presents the latest information available on OCD and its effects upon sufferers and their personal relationshipsTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. A Walk Around the Perimeter of OCD The Need for Both Psychological Insight and Spiritual Discernment We Draw from Both the Old and the New Retooling Our Thinking Scrupulosity Is a Special Concern in Religion One of the Many Pastoral Concerns in OCD: Leave No Mother Behind Questions Often Asked Summary Chapter 2. Getting to Know OCD Helpful Terms Terms Most Used in Therapy Today Summary Chapter 3. Putting the Pieces of OCD Together Helpful Generalizations Seeing the Process Laid Out The Necessity for a Holistic Approach At the Extremes: An Emphasis Solely on a Physical or Mental Pole Summary Chapter 4. How OCD Affects the Person Implications for the Personality of the Individual Implications for Relationships Implications for Effective Caring for the Individual Summary Chapter 5. It All Starts with the Brain We Are Getting Clearer Pictures of Our Brains Looking Closely at How OCD Affects the Person OCD Easily Combines with Other Conditions Weeding Out Unpastoral Caring Summary Chapter 6. Helping to Manage the Conflict A Pastoral Orientation Doing the Work of Pastoral Care Reclaiming Our Pastoral Heritage Calling Upon Modern Insights Summary Chapter 7. Putting It All Together Scrupulosity: When Sharp-Edged Moralisms Put a Spin on Religion A Scenario for Scrupulosity Reflecting Pastorally on Scruples Summary Chapter 8. For Those Wanting to Go the Second Mile Pastoral Care in a Group Setting Models from Therapy Our Support Group Experience Some Lessons We Have Learned Appendix A. Resources Appendix B. Slices of Life Bryan’s Story Bill’s Story Sally’s Story Appendix C. The Spectrum Disorders Trichotillomania Kleptomania Tourette’s Syndrome Body Dysmorphoric Disorder Hypochondriasis Summary Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisBridging the gap between spirituality and the recovering community, Rising from the Dead: Stories of Women's Spiritual Journeys to Sobriety tells the stories of alcoholic women in long-term sobriety whose faith-based rehabilitation healed and transformed their lives. Using the format adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous in telling their stories, each woman tells how it was, what happened, and how it is now. Their stories are first examined within the more secular models of treatment, and then in relation to theological categories and models. Illustrating the catastrophic nature of alcoholism as well as the hopeful path to recovery, this book offers a practical and valuable guide for professionals working in the Christian community to assist women suffering from addiction.Rising from the Dead describes the 12-step spiritual approach to treating addiction, and offers strategies for strengthening and developing the spiritual lives of those afflicted with this burdenTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. PART I: WE COME TO TELL OUR STORY. Chapter 1. A Conversation in Ordinary Time. Chapter 2. Entering Sacred Space. PART II: WE COME TO BREAK THE BREAD. Chapter 3. From Story to Theory. Chapter 4. Descending into Hell: Shame and Guilt. PART III: WE COME TO KNOW OUR RISING FROM THE DEAD. Chapter 5. Standing Between Sin and Grace. Chapter 6. Navigating Within Traditions. Chapter 7. To Speak Rightly of God. Chapter 8. Radical Brokenness and Radical Relationship. Chapter 9. On the Road to Emmaus. Chapter 10. More Conversations in Ordinary Time. Appendix. The Twelve Steps. The Twelve Traditions. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisCreating Spiritual and Psychological Resilience explores the interface between spiritual and psychological care in the context of disaster recovery work, drawing upon recent disasters including but not limited to, the experiences of September 11, 2001. Each of the three sections that make up the book are structured around the cycle of disaster response and focus on the relevant phase of disaster recovery work. In each section, selected topics combining spiritual and mental health factors are examined; when possible, sections are co-written by a spiritual care provider and a mental health care provider with appropriate expertise. Existing interdisciplinary collaborations, creative partnerships, gaps in care, and needed interdisciplinary work are identified and addressed, making this book both a useful reference for theory and an invaluable hands-on resource.Trade Review"An original and notable contribution to the field of disaster studies. The focus on facilitating the essential collaborative partnerships between mental health and spiritual care providers could not be more timely or more valuable." - James Halpern, Professor of Psychology and Counseling, Director, Institute for Disaster Mental Health, State University of New York at New Paltz, USA"Creating Spiritual and Psychological Resilience is a well-researched work validated by the extensive practical experience of the contributing authors. This publication will be useful in a practical way to professionals working with trauma survivors who have experienced great emotional and spiritual upheaval in their lives as a result of catastrophic and life threatening events. The authors show a clear understanding of the importance of restoring resilience through both spiritual and psychological support. -William W. Sage, The KonTerra Group, Washington DC, New York, USA and Geneva, Switzerland"An original and notable contribution to the field of disaster studies. The focus on facilitating the essential collaborative partnerships between mental health and spiritual care providers could not be more timely or more valuable." - James Halpern, Professor of Psychology and Counseling, Director, Institute for Disaster Mental Health, State University of New York at New Paltz, USA"Creating Spiritual and Psychological Resilience is a well-researched work validated by the extensive practical experience of the contributing authors. This publication will be useful in a practical way to professionals working with trauma survivors who have experienced great emotional and spiritual upheaval in their lives as a result of catastrophic and life threatening events. The authors show a clear understanding of the importance of restoring resilience through both spiritual and psychological support. -William W. Sage, The KonTerra Group, Washington DC, New York, USA and Geneva, Switzerland"If you are a mental health or spiritual care professional who either plans to become involved in disaster relief work or wishes to expand his/her capacity to respond, this is definitely a book you will want to read. The editors have pulled together authors from a variety of professions...for chapters tha provide essential information both to professionals who may be novices regarding disaster relief work as well as those who are seasoned veterans. Well written." -Howard B. Smith, South Dakota State University (retired) in Counseling Today, April 2010Table of ContentsPart I: Foundational Considerations for Effective Collaboration. Brenner, Fundamentals of Collaboration. Moses, An Anthropologist Among Disaster Caregivers. Buechler, Disaster Relief: Emotional Values. Covello, Principles of Risk Communication. Pandya, Ethical and Legal Considerations in Post-disaster Interdisciplinary Collaborations. Harris, Thornton, Engdahl, The Psychospiritual Impact of Disaster: An Overview. Part II: Collaboration in Action: Tensions, Challenges, and Opportunities. Daniels, Collaborating With a Community College in Post-Katrina New Orleans: Organizational and Personal Reflections. Jarry, Working as an Ally to Underserved Communities: The Role of Faith, Coordination, and Partnerships in Response to the 2001 World Trade Center Attack. Smith, Taylor, Larkin, North, Ryan, Holmes, On Reentering the Chapel: Models for Collaborations Between Psychiatrists, Communities of Faith, and Faith-Based Providers After Hurricane Katrina. Gensler, Collaboration in Working With Children Affected by Diaster. Berliner, Ryan, Taylor, Making Referrals: Effective Collaboration Between Mental Health and Spiritual Care Practitioners. Shah, "To Do No Harm" Spiritual Care and Ethnomedical Competence: Four Cases of Psychosocial Trauma Recovery for the 2004 Tsunami and 2005 Earthquake in South Asia. Part III: Collaboratively Nurturing Resilience After Catastrophic Trauma. Ellison, Katz, Rituals, Routines, and Resilience. Danieli, Fundamentals of Working with (Re)traumatized Populations. Wyatt, Reaching Out to Create Moments of Communal Healing: Personal Reflections From the Edge of the 9/11 Abyss. Milstein, Manierre, Normative and Diagnostic Reactions to Disaster: Clergy and Clinician Collaboration to Facilitate a Continuum of Care.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to help couples to navigate and resolve the spiritual themes present in marriage Statistically speaking, about half of all first marriages fail. The Spiritual Work of Marriage comprehensively discusses an issue that is central to addressing committed relationships and intimacythe difficult, and yet very common, spiritual work that exists within marriage. This insightful guide goes deeper into ways to improve marital intimacy by explaining its spiritual dimension and describing a variety of spiritual themes that every couple deals with and must resolve. The book contains practical case study material, questions for group discussion, and a series of spiritual and theological theories tied to powerful marital dynamics. Author Dr. David Olsen, certified pastoral counselor and certified marriage and family therapist, explains approaches that every counselor can use when attempting to help couples navigate and work through marital intimacy and spiritual issTable of ContentsIntroduction. The Longing to be Known. The Idolatry of Attempting to Change Your Partner. The Sins of the Fathers and the Longing for Redemption. Repentance and Relationships: You Really Do Have to Say “I’m Sorry”. Intimacy and Forgiveness. Salvation, Marriage, and Grace. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the newfound connections between mental illness and trauma For decades, the idea that serious mental illnesses (SMIs) are almost exclusively biologically-based and must be treated pharmacologically has been commonplace in psychology literature. As a result, many mental health professionals have stopped listening to their clients, categorizing their symptoms as manifestations of neurologically-based disturbed thinking. Trauma and Serious Mental Illness is the groundbreaking series of works that challenge this standard view and provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging perspective of SMIs as trauma-based. This unique collection illustrates how different psychotherapy approaches can lead to reduced symptomatology, decreased psychological distress, and improved functioning in individuals living with SMIs. Each extensively-referenced chapter in Trauma and Serious Mental Illness offers mental health workers a forward-looking theTable of ContentsGold, Trauma and Serious Mental Illness: Is the Pendulum About to Swing? Conceptual Frameworks. Hammersley, Read, Woodall, Dillon, Childhood Trauma and Psychosis: The Genie is Out of the Bottle. Ross, Dissociation and Psychosis: Conceptual Issues. Moskowitz, Corsten, Auditory Hallucinations: Psychotic Symptom or Dissociative Experience? Empirical Studies. Faust, Stewart, Impact of Child Abuse Timing and Family Environment on Psychosis. Grubaugh, Cusack, Yim, Knapp, Frueh, Gender Differences in Relationship Patterns Between Adverse Psychiatric Experiences, Lifetime Trauma, and PTSD. Clinical Applications. Levy, The Broad Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder and Disorders of Psychological Trauma: Time-limited to Life-long Need for Mood Stabilizers. Karon, Trauma and Schizophrenia. Index. Reference Notes Included.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first edited volume devoted exclusively to career counseling with African Americans. African Americans are now at parity with the graduation rates of White Americans, yet disparities in employment continue to abound. At the same time the job market is changing and in need of more highly qualified workers, society must begin to understand the career and employment needs of Black Americans if it is to more effectively utilize this available market resource. Recent data indicates that stronger economies have a competitive edge if they have a more diverse workforce. More effective career counseling must be provided for African Americans so that they can become more thoroughly integrated in the world of work, thus creating stronger economies for society and more satisfying and challenging lives for this segment of the United States. Career Counselors need to be trained to effectively interact with African Americans. This volume begins to shed more light on just how to do that. This book presents nine significant topics focusing on career counseling for African Americans: *basic issues and concepts; *career assessment; *career counseling with African Americans; *career counseling with dual career African American couples; *career transition issues; *affirmative career counseling with African American women; *career counseling in non-traditional career fields; *the impact of the glass ceiling on the career development of African Americans; and *future directions in career counseling theory, research, and practice with African Americans.Table of ContentsContents: Preface. M.T. Brown, E.J. Pinterits, Basic Issues in the Career Counseling of African Americans. C.M. Ward, R.P. Bingham, Career Assessment for African Americans. R.P. Bingham, C.M. Ward, Career Counseling With African American Males and Females. L.A. Gilbert, R.P. Bingham, Career Counseling With Dual-Career Heterosexual African American Couples. M.G. Constantine, V.F. Parker, Addressing the Career Transition Issues of African American Women: Vocational and Personal Considerations. A.M. Byars, Rights-of-Way: Affirmative Career Counseling With African American Women. A.M. Hargrow, F. Hendricks, Career Counseling With African Americans in Nontraditional Career Fields. R.E. Phelps, M.G. Constantine, Hitting the Roof: The Impact of the Glass-Ceiling Effect on the Career Development of African Americans. D.B. Pope-Davis, B.K. Hargrove, Future Directions in Career Counseling Theory, Research, and Practice With African Americans.

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Book SynopsisSchool violence is a burning issue these days. This book provides an in-depth analysis of violence prevention programs and an assessment of their effectiveness, using data from observations, individual interviews, and focus groups, as well as published data from the schools. It is distinguished by its focus on the cultural and structural context of school violence and violence prevention efforts. Where most other researchers use quantitative measures, such as surveys, to assess the effectiveness of violence prevention programs, the authors of this book use qualitative research and ethnography to study the environment where such programs take place. Thus, this work--one of only a few ethnographic studies of violence prevention programs in schools--links previous quantitative research on the topic and critical ethnography. Preventing Violence in Schools: A Challenge to American Democracy: *includes voices of school students, accused of practicing violence, who have beenTrade Review"This book provides and in-depth analysis of violence prevention programs and an assessment of their effectiveness, using data from observations, individual interviews, and focus groups, as well as published data from the schools. It is distinguished by its focus on the cultural and structural context of school violence and violence prevention efforts. Where most other researchers use quantitative measures, such as surveys, to assess the effectiveness of violence prevention programs, the authors of this book use qualitative research and ethnography to study the environment where such programs take place. Thus, this work-one of only a few ethnographic studies of violence prevention programs in schools-links previous quantitative research on the topic and critical ethnography."—AdolescenceTable of ContentsContents: Preface. J.N. Burstyn, Violence and Its Prevention: A Challenge for Schools. Part I: The Social Context of Violence in Schools.R. Casella, What Is Violent About "School Violence?" The Nature of Violence in a City High School. K.M. Williams, The Importance of Ethnography in Understanding Violence in Schools. G. Bender, Resisting Dominance? The Study of a Marginalized Masculinity and Its Construction Within High School Walls. H.W. Gordon, Someone Is Screaming: A Short Story. J.N. Burstyn, Account of an Interview With the Author. K.M. Williams, "Frontin' It": Schooling, Violence, and Relationships in the Hood. K.V. Luschen, Interrupting "Good" Girliness: Sexuality, Education, and the Prevention of Violence Against Women. Part II: Appraising Strategies to Counter School Violence.J.N. Burstyn, R. Stevens, Involving the Whole School in Violence Prevention. R. Casella, The Cultural Foundations of Peer Mediation: Beyond a Behaviorist Model of Urban School Conflict. R. Stevens, Peer Mediation: An Examination of a School District's Training Program for Educators. K.M. Williams, What Derails Peer Mediation? D.P. Guerra, J.N. Burstyn, Reaching Troubled Teens Through a Literacy Tutoring Project. J.N. Burstyn, The Challenge for Schools: To Prevent Violence While Nurturing Democracy.

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Book SynopsisFilled with current, practical, and useful information for professionals and individuals, this second edition of An ADHD Primer summarizes the literature concerning ADHD across the lifespan.  It offers a better understanding of the disorder by addressing the potential causes of ADHD, the developmental course, and numerous treatment approaches. Author Lisa L. Weyandt delivers research-based, cutting-edge knowledge in a concise and user-friendly fashion. The book skillfully explains the scientific literature, often complex, concerning this disorder. Commonly asked questions are addressed, including: What causes ADHD? What does ADHD look like, and how can it be accurately assessed? How can ADHD be treated with and without medication? Weyandt thoroughly tackles these question and more. The text contains helpful tables and appendices, as well as numerous up-to-date resources for readers who desire additional information about the disorder. An ADHD PrTrade Review“An ADHD Primer, Second Edition is an excellent resource, both well written and up-to-date with the latest information on the topic. All professionals and students will benefit from reading it.” - Jerome Sattler, San Diego State University, USA“The goal of this book is to meet the needs of a varied audience ranging from individuals with ADHD to educators, to parents to mental health professionals. This rather ambitious goal is not only met in a superb fashion, but I believe this book to be the best single source for concise, practical, research-based information on ADHD. This second edition of An ADHD Primer builds upon the success of the first edition by providing readers with the latest research on ADHD in an understandable and practical format. This book should be in the library of all individuals interested in this disorder.” -George DuPaul, Lehigh University, USATable of ContentsContents: Foreword. Preface. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - What Is It? ADHD - What Causes It? ADHD - How Is It Assessed? ADHD - How Is It Treated?: School- and Home-Based Approaches. ADHD - How Is It Treated?: Medication and Alternative Approaches. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisPreviously considered a rare condition among children and adolescents, recent research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has indicated an increased prevalence among this age group, insofar as it is now considered one of the most common of all psychiatric illnesses affecting youth. Handbook of Child and Adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is the definitive book on OCD in children and adolescents. It provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on pediatric OCD, and is a welcome contribution to the extant literature, which otherwise lacks a text detailing the state of knowledge in this area. Emphasizing developments made in recent years, this new volume serves to disseminate information regarding effective treatments, etiology, and accurate assessment, and guides practitioners to formulate new questions that will further elucidate this condition.Distinct in its thorough coverage of various issues in pediatric OCD, Handbook of Child and AdoleTrade Review"[T]he Handbook of Child and Adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder makes an immense and timely contribution by synthesizing current awareness of this illness's developmental aspects with state-of-the-art guidance on optimal clinical care for youth afflicted with this condition....give greater texture to pivotal areas for this patient group too often glossed over." - Joseph C. Blader, PsycCRITIQUES "...the editors bring together some experienced authors to provide a useful, up-to-date text that pulls together the different psychological, psychiatric and neurobiological areas of childhood OCD...provides a helpful overview and aims to promote the recognition and effective treatment of childhood OCD."- Dr. Catherine Gallop, University of Plymouth, UK Table of ContentsObsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Historical Overview. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis, Comorbidity, and Developmental Factors. Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. Assessment of Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Psychological Theories of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Neurobiology, Neuropsychology, and Neuroimaging of Child and Adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections. Genetics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Evidence From Pediatric and Adult Studies. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Psychopharmacology of Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Clinical Challenges in the Treatment of Pediatric OCD. Family Based Treatment of Early Onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The Function of the Family in Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Family Interactions and Accommodation. School Issues in Children With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder the Primary Care Setting.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for anyone wanting to develop an anxiety management programme for use with groups or individuals, this practical handbook will be invaluable to anyone who is called upon to respond to people who have anxiety problems. It is divided into two parts: information for anxiety management training; and, 10 chapters each looking at specific aspect of anxiety management. This is an invaluable working manual which will help everyone understand anxiety and to explore techniques for successfully controlling it.Trade Review"...the book does achieve a clear format that is systematic and easy to follow...invaluable for introducing anxiety management ...a clear and sequential introduction...a very useful resource." Behavioural and Cognitive PsychotherapyTable of ContentsI: Preparing for Anxiety Management Training; II: Understanding Anxiety Management Techniques; Session 1: Understanding Anxiety; Session 2: Controlling physical feelings of anxiety; Session 3: Keeping Worrying Thoughts Under Control; Session 4: Facing the Fear; Session 5: Solving Problems and Making Decisions; Session 6: Communicating effectively and being assertive; Session 7: Identifying aims and managing time; Session 8: Developing a support network and a healthy lifestyle; Session 9: Managing common situations and adapting to change; Session 10: Controlling anxiety for life

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Book SynopsisAllowing clients to work on their own problems and at their own pace, this excellent title recognises that solving personal problems is a skill to be learnt just like any other. It teaches the reader the necessary skills and then guides the use of those skills through organised action plans and practical self help programmes. It is excellent for helping to build confidence in relationships, communicating with others and understanding personal choice. It helps the user overcome guilt, anger, moodiness, depression, stress and anxiety. It encourages a more relaxed approach and helps to handle conflict at home and in work. All of the exercises, questionnaires and action plans can be freely photocopied.Trade Review'an excellent book, which offers a comprehensive, realistic clinical strategy' - Jacky Walker, Stress counsellor and trainer based in West Norfolk 'Simmons and Daw provide a pracrical workbook to help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.' - Robert B Geismar, Counselling at Work 'Through the series of self-help programmes which offer a wide range of coping techniques from which the appropriate one for personal needs can be selected will certainly help professional workers provide clients with the necessary skills to overcome.' - Institute of Health Education Rec'd Pbk's Vol 33 No3 'Jargon is avoided and themes are accessibly presented.' - Nursing Times 'I would suggest that this book would be of value to anyone interested in beginning to learn the skills necessary to cope with stress.' - Eric Broussine, Nurse Tutor, The Multidisaplinary Health Journal 'The book is written in a simple/straightforward style, free from jargon, so that a wide range of disciplines can use this text in their work with clients.' - LogopedieTable of Contents172pp Wire-o-bound 184 x 247mm ISBN 978-0-86388-415-3 ORDER CODE D11-002-1938 GBP30.99 Minds and bodies Life style; Understanding ourselves; An anxiety management programme; Gloom, sadness depression; Growing further; communicating clearly, relationships, meditation

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical workbook helping individuals to safely express their anger. For those of you who are struggling with unhelpful expressions of anger, whether your own or other people's, this book provides explanations, activities and exercises to change how you understand and express your anger. It empowers you to move away from your habitual reactions, resulting in conflict, and towards ways of expressing your anger fully and safely in non-violent ways. It explains key concepts and common human experiences of the physical, neurological and emotional displays of anger. It helps readers to identify the key triggers for their own and others' anger, and to identify their typical anger style. It describes non-violent ways to express anger fully and safely, and to receive and deal with the anger of others. It explains how changes to behaviour can be established and maintained. With more than 40 activities and exercises to work through, this is a practical resource to empower you to changTable of ContentsWhat is your interest in transforming anger?; What is this thing called anger?; Transforming your inner anger 'map'; Transforming anger in the workplace; Transforming anger in the family; Making these changes stick

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended in Health and Social Care in the 2016 BMA Medical Book AwardsPositive Focus introduces a seven session group work framework which has been designed to support young people who self-harm. The group aims to encourage young people to develop alternative coping strategies for dealing with their feelings, thereby reducing the need to self-harm. Each session includes topics such as; anger/anxiety management; relaxation; assertion/communication skills; distraction/channelling; problem solving; and self-control. Group members will receive printed information from the sessions to take away with them and build into a support reference. The sessions will enhance the individual''s feelings of self-control and responsibility for their actions, giving them a sense of choice about how they deal with difficult situations and feelings.Trade Review"It provides a clear structure for setting up and running group sessions for young people who self-harm... I think this is a very useful resource for professionals working with young people who self-harm... It facilitates the development of group sessions, which make best use of professional's time." — Highly Commended in Health and Social Care in the 2016 BMA Medical Book AwardsTable of ContentsAbout the author, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Positive Focus group protocol, Positive Focus Session Plans, Appendix: session outlines and handouts

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Book SynopsisCop Doc''s Guide to Public Safety Complex Trauma Syndrome is written in response to the need for an advanced, specialized guide for clinicians to operationally define, understand, and responsibly treat complex post-traumatic stress and grief syndromes in the context of the unique varieties of police personality styles. The book continues where Rudofossi''s first book, Working with Traumatized Police Officer Patients, left off. Theory is wed to practice and practice to effective interventions with police officer-patients. The ''how'' and ''why'' of a clinician''s approach is made highly effective by understanding the distinct personality styles of officer-patients. Rudofossi''s theoretical approach segues into difficult examples that highlight each officer-patient''s eco-ethological field experience of loss in trauma, with a focus on enhancing resilience and motivation to - otherwise left disenfranchised. Thus, this original work expands the ecological-ethological existential analysis oTrade Review"One need not hold a Ph.D. or M.D. to appreciate the clinical sensitivity and useful insights that Dr. Rudofossi brings to this study of personality types of troubled police officers. He not only presents a classification model that is comprehensive in scope and rich in detail, but formulates a series of thoughtful treatment steps for use by experienced clinicians and novices alike." - Professor Theodore Millon, Ph.D., D.Sc., Dean and Scientific Director Institute for Advanced Studies in Personology and Psychopathology "Following his acclaimed Working with Traumatized Police Officer-Patients, in which 'Doc' Daniel Rudofossi spelled out what we are most often treating in officer-patients, this new book takes the next step: it searches out, for perhaps the first time, the commonalities in whom we are treating. We are offered the most effective words for psychotherapy: "By understanding..." The author's dictum: By understanding the common features of each police officer personality, we can effectively treat that individual. Dr. Rudofossi is police officer-patient centered. While not eschewing complexities, he presents an expert guide to treating complex post-traumatic stress and grief syndromes in police officers with an evidenced-based approach. This is both health-enhancing and better policing." - Antoon A. Leenaars, Ph.D. Author, Psychotherapy with Suicidal People: A Person-Centered Approach "Once again, in this sequel to his earlier book on traumatized police officers, Dr. Rudofossi has blended theoretical and practical applications of psychology and law enforcement. His approach of identifying the five varieties of public safety personality styles provides critical information for both mental health practitioners working with law enforcement personnel and law enforcement managers. This is an excellent book that should be read by all who work with, or are interested in, law enforcement officers!" - Thomas Creelman, M.A., CEAP, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, New York State Office of the Attorney General "With his brilliant mind, amazing writing skills, experiential background, and psychological insight, Dr. Rudofossi offers the gift of his expertise in his profoundly interesting new book, A Cop Doc's Guide to Public Safety Complex Trauma Syndrome. A broad spectrum of readers will find complicated clinical theories coming alive with Dr. Rudofossi's use of case studies born in actual field experiences. This book promises to be stunningly useful in facilitating the healing process even when facing the most disenfranchising trauma." - Robert C Barnes, Ph.D., President, International Board of Directors Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy"Table of ContentsForeword by Dr. Allan W. Benner Preface by Dr. Ken Doka Acknowledgments INTRODUCTIONEngaging Public Safety Officers Suffering from Police Complex PTSD Syndromes: An Ecological-Ethological—Existential Analysis of the Five Police Personality Styles PART I Foundations: Theory of Police and Public-Safety Complex PTSD CHAPTER 1 Police and Public-Safety Complex PTSD (PPS-CPTSD): Toward an Integration of the Five Hubs of Loss PART II Emerging from PPS-CPTSD: Unmasking Five Police Personalities CHAPTER 2 A Primer on Police Personality Styles as Adaptation to Complex Trauma CHAPTER 3Toward Achieving an Effective Eco-Ethological–Existential Analysis with the Five Varieties of Public Safety Personality Styles PART III Eco-Ethological–Existential Analytic Therapy on the Front Line CHAPTER 4 Provoking Motivation through the Field of Despair in the Multiangular Polychromatic Lens of Dissociation via Eight Officer-Patients’ Odysseys Glossary Epilogue: Toward an Antidote to Terrorism: An Eco-Ethological– Existential AnalysisIndex

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Book SynopsisThe contributors to Grandparenting in the United States, edited by Madonna Harrington Meyer and Ynesse Abdul-Malak of Syracuse University, use a variety of quantitative and qualitative data sets to assess how grandparenting, and its impacts, vary by living arrangements, economic status, education, gender, race, ethnicity, and other stratifying variables. Some papers assess how the provision of financial assistance, particularly during economic downturns, may be easily absorbed or financially detrimental. Others demonstrate how immigrant grandparents navigate multiple sets of cultural expectations to provide childcare to their grandchildren. Some show how Hispanic grandparents acculturation level is linked to childcare and financial transfer across generations. Others emphasize the extent to which schoolchildren with disabilities are more likely to receive grandparent care, particularly if the mother is single. Some reveal how custodial grandmothers are significantly more likelTable of Contents1. Grandparenting in the United States Madonna Harrington Meyer and Ynesse Abdul-Malak Part I: Grandparenting 2. Race and Ethnic Differences in Grandchild Care and Financial Transfers with Grandfamilies: An Intersectional Resource Approach Merril Silverstein and Yooumi Lee 3. Grandmothers’ Financial Contributions and the Impact on Grandmothers Madonna Harrington Meyer 4. Health and Grandparenting among 13 Caribbean (and one Latin American) Immigrant Women in the United States Ynesse Abdul-Malak 5. Grandparent-Provided Childcare for Families Raising Elementary School-Aged Children with Disabilities Peter D. Brandon Part 2 Co-residential and Custodial Grandparenting 6. Portrait of American Grandparent Families Lynne M. Casper, Sandra M. Florian, C. Brady Potts, and Peter D. Brandon 7. Multigenerational Relationships in Families with Custodial Grandparents Rachel Dunifon, Kimberly Kopko, P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, and Lauren Wakschlag 8. An Exploration of the Health of Adolescents Raised by Grandparents Megan L. Dolbin-MacNab 9. Young Adults’ Perceptions of Living with Their Grandparents During Childhood Laura D. Pittman, Micah Ioffe, and Christine R. Keeports 10. Noncaregiving Grandparent Peers’ Perceptions of Custodial Grandparents: Extent of Life Disruption, Needs for Social Support, and Needs for Social and Mental Health Services Bert Hayslip, Jr., Rebecca J. Glover, and Sara E. Pollard

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Book SynopsisAccording to recent surveys, approximately 40% of American women between the ages of 18 and 44 do not have children. Yet these women are virtually missing from accounts of women's lives. In this important new work, Mardy Ireland defines a place for women outside the parameters of motherhood and gives voice to the significant number of women who are not mothers. She draws extensively from interviews with over 100 childless women from various ethnic and educational backgrounds, demonstrating the myriad ways they came to view themselves as complete adults without recourse to the traditional defining criteria of motherhood. Her work offers all women--mothers and nonmothers alike--a vision of self-defined adulthood and a recognition that every woman is the subject of her own life. Challenging the assumption of deprivation or deviance that is traditionally applied to childless women in psychological theory and popular culture, Dr. Ireland reframes childlessness as a concept and laTrade ReviewFinally, a book about women who are not mothers--normal women who by choice or happenstance remain childless. If you want to understand who these women are, what they think and feel, how deeply the ideology of motherhood has infected our thinking about women and femininity, read Mardy Ireland's insightful and sensitive analysis of women who, even today, remain an anomaly, seen as less than 'woman' simply because they are not mothers. --Lillian Rubin, Ph.D., author of Worlds of Pain: Life in the Working Class Family and Intimate Strangers: Men and Women TogetherDr. Ireland has written an outstanding, pathbreaking book that gives a long-absent and much-needed voice and place to the 'other' women in our culture. By sharing the stories of childless women she has interviewed, Dr. Ireland holds up a mirror in which the diverse group of women who are not mothers can finally see their reflection. Beyond this significant contribution, she artfully considers their stories in the context of clearly presented psychoanalytic theory and feminist thought. In an evenhanded manner she broadens our conception of female identity, until now too-narrowly defined by our culture, apart from the social and psychic reality of women. By reconceiving women so that the concrete fact of childlessness is not the same as its meaning in the context of women's lives, Ireland succeeds in separating motherhood from female identity. In the psychological space she creates, she transforms the loss or absence of children into the presence of new potential. Dr. Ireland thus gives all contemporary women psychological room and permission to find new metaphors for female identity and innovative pathways for their intrinsic creative and generative energy. --Sue N. Elkind, Ph.D.Mardy Ireland's RECONCEIVING WOMEN: SEPARATING MOTHERHOOD FROM FEMALE IDENTITY is a necessary book for anyone interested in contemporary feminism and psychoanalytic theory. In the first half of this book, Ireland delineates a cultural problem new to contemporary history: the child-less woman. In three categories (traditional women/child-less; transitional women/child-free & child-less; transformative women: child-free) she examines the psychoanalytic views of well-known female psychologists.In the second half of the book, Ireland breaks new ground for the American psychoanalytic clinic, particularly in making an opening for working with particular female problems. Her innovate work here makes of this clear and well-written book required reading for feminists and clinical psychologists. Mardy Ireland's book opens a clear path for object-relations clinicians to follow in their desire to begin working with Lacan: especially in the all crucial areas of gender politics and sexual difference. --Ellie Ragland Sullivan, Ph.D., Department of English, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO - [A] smart, challenging book....Accessible and necessary. --The New York Times Book Review, 6/3/1993ƒƒ Reconceiving Women will be of interest to clinicians, especially those who work with women who are struggling with decisions about childbearing or who are confronting the impossibility of conceiving. --Contemporary Psychology, 6/3/1993Table of ContentsPreface.1. Childless in the 1990s: The Other Woman and Why Now?2. The Traditional Woman: Child-less.3. The Transitional Woman: Child-free and Child-less.4. The Transformative Woman: Child-free.5. The Development of Female Identity: Facts or Fictions?6. Weaving an Alternative Understanding.7. The Gendered View of Identity: Limitations and Possibilities.8. Women but Not Mothers.Appendix: Research Data Chapter Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisFrom internationally renowned psychologist Dr. Arnold Lazarus, this book presents simple yet powerful imagery techniques that can help you greatly enhance your quality of life--by harnessing the power of your own mind. Dr. Lazarus draws on decades of research and clinical experience to provide new insights into common psychological problems and practical guidance for overcoming them. Whether used on their own or in conjunction with therapy, the easy-to-learn procedures described in this book have helped countless people:*Manage fear, anxiety, anger, and depression*Break free of bad habits, such as smoking and overeating*Build more pleasurable relationships*Improve work performance and creativity*Communicate better and feel more confident *Overcome tension headaches, insomnia, and more

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the storybook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Feel, Think and Do with Ruby, Rafa and Riz: A Storybook and Guide for Understanding Behaviour and Emotions, 978-1-032-05939-6.Written as the adult accompaniment to the Feel, Think and Do with Ruby, Rafa and Riz storybook, this resource explores behaviour with strategies for supporting children who struggle to manage their responses and behaviours; and the role of the adult in recognising signs, de-escalation, connection and reflection. Designed to assist adults in introducing children to their inner world and connecting that world to the world around us in an emotionally safe space, this guidebook contains six sessions that can be delivered to children in a large group, as a class, in smaller groups or individually. These sessions provide the context and landscape of theTrade Review"The 'Ruby, Rafa and Riz' story book and the 'Understanding behaviour and emotions' guide for teachers together provide a valuable resource for promoting children's healthy social and emotional development. In a warm and engaging way, teachers are encouraged to think about and explore with children the subtle links between their emotions, thoughts and behaviour. The relationship-based activities enable children to reflect on the challenges of their everyday family and school lives and develop strategies to manage them more positively. All children can benefit from this approach, but troubled children in particular would benefit from the extra help and confidence that this theoretically driven but practical resource can offer, in order to enjoy learning, build positive relationships and fulfil their potential."Emeritus Professor Gillian Schofield, University of East Anglia, UKTable of Contents1. Similarities and Differences 2. Ruby’s Story 3. Rafa’s Story 4. Riz’s Story 5. How Am I Feeling and What Am I Thinking 6. The Imaginary Iceberg 7. That’s Not Me

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Feel, Think and Do with Ruby, Rafa and Riz: A Storybook and Guide for Understanding Behaviour and Emotions, 978-1-032-05939-6.This childrenâs storybook tells the story of Ruby, Rafa and Riz as each child has an experience that affects them â unkind friendship, the death of a pet, a bullying family member and coercive peers. Their teacher, who knows nothing of these events, notices the behaviour of each child which leads to him asking how they are feeling and what they are thinking, enabling each child to talk about their emotions and so helping the adult to understand their behaviour.In a clever and enjoyable way, the stories of Ruby, Rafa and Riz lead children through scenarios that introduce ideas key to developing childrenâs understanding and security such as the: knowledge that behaviour is a response to feelings and thoughts understanding that these feelings and thoughts are a response to the external world insight into how thoughts and feelings are hidden unless shared; and the empowerment to share their emotional context with trusted adults, explaining their behaviour â both to others and themselves. When used alongside the practical guidebook, this unique and engaging story enables all those working directly with children to support their development, allowing children to become strong enough and secure enough to meet the challenges of life and learning.Trade Review"The 'Ruby, Rafa and Riz' story book and the 'Understanding behaviour and emotions' guide for teachers together provide a valuable resource for promoting children's healthy social and emotional development. In a warm and engaging way, teachers are encouraged to think about and explore with children the subtle links between their emotions, thoughts and behaviour. The relationship-based activities enable children to reflect on the challenges of their everyday family and school lives and develop strategies to manage them more positively. All children can benefit from this approach, but troubled children in particular would benefit from the extra help and confidence that this theoretically driven but practical resource can offer, in order to enjoy learning, build positive relationships and fulfil their potential."Emeritus Professor Gillian Schofield, University of East Anglia, UKTable of ContentsRuby, Rafa and Riz: Understanding Behaviour and Emotions

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the storybook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, My Brilliant Brain: A Storybook and Guide for Understanding Anxiety and Implementing Self-Calming, 978-1-032-06903-6.This resource uses simple yet effective shared language for adults and children, allowing them to talk about anxiety, and taking away the shame and blame that children may experience in response to these emotions. It encourages sharing, allowing the feelings of worry and anxiety to become normalised and the child to feel more in control.Full of activities and experiential learning for individual children, groups or classes, this guide covers topics such as: The brain, the amygdala, what anxiety is and how it is normal. Demonstrating and modelling calm, even if you are not, to help reassure and protect the children under your care. Self-calming activities and strategies. Being a Child Trade Review"Aimed at upper primary and lower secondary aged children, Myg and Me enables positive conversations about anxiety. Split into six easy to follow sessions which work well one-to-one or in small groups, this beautifully illustrated resource offers activities that are explained clearly and simply without compromising on facts, giving useful suggestions to help children manage their own anxiety. I recommend Myg and me as a practical, engaging, and clear resource to anyone who wants to support children to develop an understanding of their emotions and how to manage them." Heather Rowlands, Peacemakers Table of ContentsThis set contains: Myg and Me – an illustrated storybook that introduces Myg the Amygdala within the context of ‘my brilliant brain’ – giving children usable knowledge to help them understand just what happens when they feel anxious, where anxiety comes from, how it feels and, crucially, that we can take control if we need to and want to. Anxiety and Self-Calming: A Practical Resource – this is for use with teachers, support staff and all those working directly with children. It contains details of sessions that can be used in individual, group or whole class settings and explains how anxiety can affect learning and socialisation. This is combined with clear guidance on approaches to support children and is filled with discussions, activities and experiential learning for individual children, groups or classes.

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated storybook and guide have been created to teach children about safeguarding in its broadest sense: that being safe from harm is the most important right they have, and that the trusted adults around them will always take action to protect, believe and respect them. Covering all of the fundamental aspects of safeguarding, the Protective Behaviours (PB) process, and teaching children about the safety continuum, networks of support and persistence, the invaluable lessons in this resource help children develop their own internal measure of safety and will teach them how to ask for help if they ever feel unsafe.The set includes: Something Has Happened: Supporting Childrenâs Right to Feel Safe - An engaging storybook, offering opportunities for discussion throughout, helping children learn about difficult feelings, who they can go to for help and what do to when it feels like nobody is listening A Practical Resource for Supporting Childrenâs Right to Feel Safe â A practical resource that includes session plans and activities to accompany the story and fundamental guidance around safeguarding for the adult This is a must-have resource for teachers, support staff and other professionals working with primary and lower-secondary aged children.

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the guidebook- Guide for Safeguarding and Supporting Childrenâs Right to Feel Safe. Something has happened to Joe. Now he doesnât feel safe; he feels sick, wants to cry and canât even concentrate on his computer games. This carefully and sensitively written storybook has been created to enable conversations around safeguarding, teaching children about their right to feel safe, and what to do if, like Joe, they ever need help. With colourful and engaging illustrations, the story offers opportunities for discussion throughout, using Joe as a tool to help children understand their difficult feelings, who they can go to for help, and what they can do when it feels like nobody is listening.This storybook: Teaches children about the right to feel safe, the safety continuum, networks of support and persistence Offers advice that can be used by children in any situation, from disclosing abuse to talking about smaller worries Can be used with both primary and lower-secondary aged pupils as a whole class, in small groups or in one-to-one sessions Designed to be used alongside the professional guidebook, A Practical Resource for Supporting Childrenâs Right to Feel Safe, this is an essential tool for teachers, support staff and other professionals who want to teach children that being safe from harm is the most important right they have, and that the trusted adults around them will always take action to believe and protect them.Trade Review"Something Has Happened is a valuable and practical safeguarding resource for all professionals who work with children. It covers key themes about feeling and being safe in a detailed, yet engaging, way. The reading book can be used as a standalone resource with clear language and charming illustration, but when combined with the lesson plans and resources it becomes an even more powerful tool to empower children to recognise their own feelings of safety or otherwise and to act upon those feelings appropriately to safeguard themselves.Staff are clearly guided through the lesson plans, with suggestions of appropriate language to use to draw out the main protective behaviours themes and useful photocopiable resources are provided. The fact that we never learn what Joe's "worry" is helps to make the resource universal - it can be used in the curriculum to support children with common worries, through to things that require an "Early Help" approach with other agencies, through to serious disclosures of abuse and neglect. Giving children the language and permission to talk about their worries in this way is both powerful and positive."Jo Perrin, Lead Safeguarding Adviser, Services For EducationTable of ContentsSomething Has Happened

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Book SynopsisA vital resource, this set comprising a storybook and adult resource guide is designed for working with children aged 4-9 to manage the big feelings they may have in relation to hidden fears and anxieties.In the quirky and accessible Whoâs Afraid of the Monster? storybook, children are introduced to a monster who nobody has seen or heard and a King who pretends to be brave but is in fact very scared. The story shows how, often, the big feelings elicited by the unknown are scarier than the thing itself, and how to manage the feelings associated with these fears.The companion guidebook for use by adults working with children, is divided into three easy to follow parts. Part 1 presents the theory behind how and why big feelings in children arise and how creative art and drama can help. Part 2 contains activities and exercises with photocopiable instructions, as well as a list of resources for each activity and guidelines for safe working. Part 3 offers further activities and ways in which to exploit the story such as discussion points, plays and models. Underpinned by substantiated theory into the stages of childrenâs emotional development, it offers realistic solutions for parents, carers, teachers, and classroom assistants who simply do not have the time or resources to attend to their childrenâs very real but hard-to-verbalise fears.Together, the storybook and guidebook offer the following: â A quirky and amusing tale for adults to read to childrenâ A relatable story about big feelings which makes the child stop and thinkâ Easy to follow and implement, photocopiable creative arts activities â A way of addressing the anxiety and fear of the unknown within childrenâs mental health following the pandemic and other relevant issuesâ Hope and support for carers of overly anxious children.Taking a creative approach using universal characters, this is the ideal resource for educators, support staff, practitioners and parents looking to help children understand and manage the big feelings associated with their fear of the unknown.

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the accompanying storybook, Maya's ACE Adventures!: A Story to Celebrate Children's Resilience following Adverse Childhood Experiences [9781032368177]. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Helping Children to Thrive After Adverse Childhood Experiences: Maya's ACE Adventures!' Storybook and Adult Guide [9781032367934].Alongside the accompanying storybook, Maya's ACE Adventures!, this guide provides adults with much-needed resources to talk to children about their traumatic experiences in ways that are non-threatening, safe, and can build a child's confidence in speaking about their fears with a trusted adult. Designed to be read by an adult before they read the story together with a child, the guide provides practical tools, such as scene-by-scene discussion prompts and strategies for co-regulation, to facilitate conversations that are informed, relaxed and allow fTrade Review‘This book is for any adult seeking some kind of template for communicating with a child who, through no fault of their own, is having to cope with a number of obstacles… Problems can be overcome Mine’s book tells us: with kindness, listening and talisman-like Keepers that remind us to be kind, talk to each other and to have empathy.’Sir Lenny Henry, CBE‘A much-needed resource to support parents, caregivers and other adults around a child experiencing adversity. Often, adults have a fear of speaking to a child about their experiences, not knowing what to say or how to be or whether they might make the situation worse. The storybook and its Guide scaffold and hold the adult safely, helping a child to reflect on their own thoughts and feelings whilst in the safety of story. Exploring the emotions and feelings of Maya, with a trusted adult will undoubtedly help the child to make sense of their own experiences. What is shareable is bearable!’Julie Harmieson, Trauma-Informed Schools UK (TISUK) Director of Education and National StrategyTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Who this Guide is designed for 3. Structure of the Guide 4. Meet the Characters 5. Overview of the story, Maya's ACE Adventures! 6. Stress - Is It All Bad? 7. ACEs - An Overview 8. ACEs - Proceed with Caution! 9. Children Can Overcome Their ACEs - How Protective Factors Can Help 10. The Brilliant Brain 11. The "Upstairs" and "Downstairs" Brain 12. Self-regulation - What is it and Why is it Important? 13. The Invaluable Role of Co-regulation in Helping Children to Self-Regulate 14. Discussion Prompts and Questions to Encourage the Child to Express their Thoughts and Feelings and to Help Build Understanding of Safety - Some Useful Tips 15. What to do if a Child Makes an in-the-moment Disclosure 16. Summary and Final Thoughts 17. Useful Resources

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Book SynopsisThe Tale of Two Fishes is a therapeutic story about developing resilient thinking.A little girl feeds blue fishes with up-turned mouths and red fishes with down-turned mouths. The more she feeds the red fish, the bigger and more angry they become. The girl realises that if she feeds the blue fish and ignores the red, the blue fish will thrive. The story teaches children about the importance of balanced thinking and not dwelling too much on negative thoughts.This beautifully illustrated storybook will appeal to all children, and can be used by practitioners, educators and parents as a tool to discuss the importance of resilient thinking and the control we have over our own thoughts and behaviour.This story can be purchased alongside six other storybooks as part of a set (ISBN: 9781138556478), as well as in a set alongside the guidebook Nurturing Emotional Resilience in Vulnerable Children and Young People and six other storybooks (9781138556454)Table of ContentsFully illustrated storybook

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Book SynopsisMonster Moods is a set of beautifully illustrated playing cards designed to support emotional literacy in children and young people. Seven colourful monsters embody seven common difficult emotions: anger, fear, jealousy, loneliness, restlessness and sadness. With accompanying game ideas, online activities and downloadable posters, Monster Moods can be used to facilitate work with a young person in recognising, understanding, labelling, expressing and regulating their moods and emotions.The Resource includes: 42 Monster Mood' cards and guidance on suggested ways to use them Coping with my Monster Moods worksheets Printable feelings vocabulary chart and Monster Moods fan to encourage children to name it to tame it' (Dan Siegel) Eight printable posters to promote emotional literacy in small group work Designed for use in groups or on a 1:1 basis by teachers, professionals and parents, the cardTable of Contents42 beautifully illustrated 'Monster Moods' playing cards Instruction booklet and guide Printable online resources, including posters and worksheets

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Book SynopsisHow to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of CBT: A therapist''s guide is a practical guide, which will show therapists, both experienced and novice, how to assist clients and help them decide whether CBT is suitable for them and, if so, to help them get the most out of therapy. Rather than concentrating on skills, the book covers the realities of practice, with chapters on how to make therapeutic agreements with the client, helping clients prepare for sessions, and how to deal with lack of therapeutic progress should that occur. The book can be used in conjunction with a book for clients, How to Get the Most Out of CBT: A client's guide, which is written for those considering using or already consulting a cognitive behaviour therapist. This concise and highly practical book will be an invaluable resource to Cognitive Behaviour Therapists in practice and training.Trade Review"Windy Dryden's How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of CBT: A Therapist’s Guide should be required reading for all CBT therapists. This gem of a book gives you a really practical guide to running your practice, helping patients understand the process, and identify and overcome obstacles." - Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., Director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, Clinical Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Weill-Cornell University Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, USA "Dryden's book How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of CBT' is a companion volume to his book How to Get the Most Out of CBT for clients. This is one of the best examples of an increasingly popular format, where counsellor and client follow a similar structure, with many advantages in terms of coordination of problem solving and goal orientation. However Dryden achieves something extra in helping the counsellor step more deftly into the client’s probable shoes, making him or her aware of the client’s struggle and confusion, often trying to decide if they really need formal therapy. It alerts the counsellor to the kinds of questions and worries the client will typically have: what kind of therapist, what kind of therapy, what can they expect, what will be expected of them. Dryden addresses these concerns in a style that is, in both books, both accessible and engaging, covering comprehensively most of the points a potential client might have in mind, as he, the therapist steps carefully through the stages of CBT. I would personally recommend this book to go with the client book, as they work so well together as an organic pair." – Peter Trower, Honorary Professor of Clinical Psychology, Founder of the Centre for REBT, University of Birmingham"This book represents a summary of a significant amount of a leading experts knowledge on helping a client have a high quality experience of therapy from beginning to end. Especially useful for practitioners new to the approach, this book is essential reading for all who wish to understand how best to deliver CBT in a systematic and practical manner." – Rob Willson, Cognitive Behavioural TherapistTable of ContentsHelp Your Clients Decide if CBT is for Them. Make Practical Agreements with Your Clients. Make Therapeutic Agreements with Your Clients. Help Your Clients Prepare for Their CBT Therapy Sessions. Help Your Clients Understand the Process of Change. Help Your Clients Apply What They Learn. Understand and Deal with Lack of Therapeutic Progress. Help Your Clients Become Their Own Therapist. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of articles by Constance T. Fischer represents many of her major contributions to Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment. Fischer's work on the conceptual foundations and practices for individualized/ collaborative psychological assessment are assembled in this volume. Also included are her thoughts about how to teach individualized assessment to students. This monograph will serve mental health professionals interested in Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment and instructors and students in graduate courses on psychological assessment.Trade Review“Constance Fischer is a distinguished pioneer in the development of person-centered, collaborative, and therapeutic assessment. This collection of her papers provides valuable access to her body of work and bears witness to her exemplary contributions to psychological research and practice.”—Irving B. Weiner, professor of psychiatry behavioral neuroscience, University of South Florida; past president, Society of Personality Assessment and Society of Clinical Psychology“It’s not often that we have the opportunity to follow the work of an innovative thinker and clinician through half a century as we watch the route she took “On the way to collaborative psychological assessment.” In this wonderful collection, Dr. Fischer takes us on that journey, beginning with a lovely, previously unpublished autobiography, moving through the theoretical infrastructure that supports collaborative assessment, and concluding with extraordinarily useful papers on its practice and teaching.”— Philip Erdberg PhD, ABPP, associate clinical professor, University of California-San Francisco“This volume of collected papers of Constance Fischer presents the development of the innovative collaborative assessment approach over time. Collaborative/therapeutic assessment began when Dr. Fischer integrated existential and phenomenological theory and personality assessment. This was a paradigm shift in the assessment world and, in these writings, we can follow the evolution of this approach. The book is rich in clinical vignettes that illustrate what collaborative assessment looks like when practiced. And throughout is the humanistic and wise voice of Constance Fischer—a treat to listen to.”—Sandra Russ, PhD, distinguished university professor, Louis D. Beaumont University professor of psychology, Case Western Reserve UniversityTable of ContentsForeword Stephen E. Finn Preface Introduction Part 1: The Development of Collaborative/Individualized Assessment 1: The testee as co-evaluator. 2: Paradigm changes which allow sharing of results. 3: Intelligence contra IQ: A human-science critique and alternative to the natural science approach to man. 4: Undercutting the scientist-professional dichotomy: The reflective psychologist. 5: Historical relations of psychology as an object-science and subject-science: Toward psychology as a human-science.6: Dilemmas in standardized testing. 7: Individualized assessment and phenomenological psychology. 8: Intimacy in psychological assessment. Part II: Practicing Collaborative/Individualized Assessment 9: Collaborative psychological assessment. 10: Assessing Process. 11: Collaborative, individualized assessment. 12: Individualized assessment moderates the impact of HIPAA privacy rules. Part III: Teaching Collaborative/Individualized Assessment 13. Rorschach scoring questions as access to dynamics. 14. The Rorschach and the life-world: Exploratory exercises. Appendix. Complete Publications of Constance T. Fischer Index

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Book SynopsisEvery couple has disagreements, but what happens when recurring conflicts start to pull your relationship apart? Do you lie awake hoping that your spouse will eventually see things your way, or rehashing the evidence that you're right? Demand some immediate changes--or else? This popular, science-based guide offers powerful solutions for couples frustrated by continual attempts to make each other change. True acceptance may seem difficult to accomplish, but the clear-cut steps and thought-provoking exercises in this book can make it a reality. You'll learn why you keep having the same fights again and again; how to keep small incompatibilities from causing big problems; what communication strategies really work to resolve conflicts; and how to problem-solve and make positive changes--together. Updated throughout with new research, practical tools, and examples, the second edition features a new chapter on mindfulness. Mental health professionals: visit http://ibct.psych.uclaTrade ReviewThis deceptively simple book can change lives. You and your partner will learn numerous ways to accept each other and achieve a new level of happiness and comfort in your relationship. The genius of the book is that these techniques are not difficult, and they can help put an end to perpetual conflict.--Pepper Schwartz, PhD, coauthor of The Normal Bar: The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal about Creating a New Normal in Your RelationshipNo matter how many books you have read to improve your relationship, read this one, and follow the research-based principles it presents! The authors are internationally known scientists who have produced a book that all couples need to read. It's not the differences between you and your partner that matter, but how you handle them, and this book shows exactly how and why.--Howard J. Markman, PhD, coauthor of Fighting for Your MarriageThere are lots of books for couples that make interesting reading, and some that provide specific, doable suggestions for improving your relationship, but just a handful--including this one--based on principles that have been scientifically shown to work. Any couple that wants to better understand and overcome problems in their relationship will find this book a great place to start.--W. Kim Halford, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia -One virtue of the book is its utter realism....Offers a slew of tools that couples can use to reconcile their differences without the help of a therapist. (on the first edition)--The New York Times, 4/18/2013ƒƒPacked with data, wisdom, and common sense. (on the first edition)--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/18/2013ƒƒGives several guides to building acceptance.(on the first edition)--USA Today, 4/18/2013ƒƒAn excellent book with much to offer about a well researched and well thought out application for couple therapy. (on the first edition)--Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 4/18/2013Table of ContentsI. The Conflicting Sides of Conflict1. Three Sides to Every Story2. You're Wrong!: Relationship Problems as FaultsII. A DEEP Understanding of Conflict: The Third Side of the Story3. How Can You Be That Way?: Relationship Problems as Differences4. You Know How to Hurt Me: Relationship Problems as Emotional Sensitivities5. Can't You See I'm Stressed Out?: Relationship Problems as External Circumstances6. A Cure Worse Than the Disease: Relationship Problems as Patterns of CommunicationIII. From Argument to Acceptance7. The Delicate Balance: Acceptance and Change8. A Story of Our Own: Acceptance through Understanding9. Walking in Your Partner's Shoes: Acceptance through Compassion10. Getting Some Perspective on the Conflict: Acceptance through Tolerant DistanceIV. Deliberate Change through Acceptance11. The Dilemmas of Deliberate Change12. Deliberate Change through Mindfulness: Custom-Fitting Change to Suit Your Relationship13. Deliberate Change through Communication: Taking Good Advice about Talking and Listening with a Mindful Grain of Salt14. The Silver Bullet of Deliberate Change: Taking Charge of Change Even When Things Go BadV. When Acceptance Is Not Enough15. Don't Do That to Me!: Violence, Verbal Abuse, and Infidelity16. Calling In the Professionals: Couple and Individual TherapyResourcesBibliography

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Book SynopsisInterested in cutting down on your drinking without giving it up altogether? This encouraging, science-based book can help make that goal a reality. Distinguished clinician-researchers William R. Miller and Ricardo F. Muà oz have spent more than 40 years studying whether moderation works, who it works (and doesn't work) for, and how to achieve it. They give you tools to evaluate your alcohol consumption, decide what changes you want to make, and create a doable plan of action. Learn new ways to enjoy social events, defuse tension and stress, and cope with difficult emotions--with or without a glass in hand. The updated second edition incorporates the latest scientific data and features a new chapter on mindfulness. Helpful forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Drs. Miller and Muñoz provide an easy-to-follow approach for people who are worried they may be drinking too much. The tools presented here for achieving moderate drinking are supported by a wealth of evidence; examples sprinkled throughout the book illustrate how to accomplish each goal of the program. Anyone who has struggled with the need to cut down will benefit from reading this book and following its simple, honest advice."--Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Regents' Professor, Department of Psychology and Center on Alcohol, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, University of New Mexico "Now in its second edition, this book has only gotten better. By helping readers overcome alcohol problems on their own, this book fills an enormous need, and is consistent with the scientific evidence that self-change is a common pathway to recovery. A welcome alternative in a field where those with concerns about their alcohol use are given few options."--Linda C. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, and Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "In a nonjudgmental way, this book helps you scope out your issues with alcohol and decide what to do, putting the ball in your court instead of being prescriptive. It is filled with useful and practical strategies that you can pick and choose from to meet your own needs."--Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RDN, author of Inside Rehab and Sober for Good -The text is populated with succinct individual case vignettes and the tone of the book is one of helping the reader literally help themselves. So no preaching, no shock horror warnings, just the subtle and sensitive handling of the idea that problem drinkers can work out for themselves what is best. The book also includes an array of strategies for managing the psychological issues that usually accompany excessive drinking….Will such a book help problem drinkers control their drinking? Well, as has been shown by Miller himself, bibliotherapy works. Reading a book may not be as good as seeing a skilled therapist, but it certainly beats seeing a bad one or doing nothing at all. So, instead of going home with a good red, go home with this good read.--Drug and Alcohol Review, 5/1/2014ƒƒ“This book claims center-stage on my desk. Any patient who walks into my office, expressing concerns about a drinking problem, and yearning to change those patterns, is shown this book and encouraged to read it. What better endorsement can there be, except to say that I also strongly recommend this book to treaters. Drs. Miller and Munoz deliver exactly what they promise, and more….I strongly recommend this book to both health care practitioners and potential patients alike. For busy PCPs who want to give their patients a head start at heading off drinking problems (especially if medical consequences are apparent), this is a way to go. For mental health or addiction specialists who learned to think in absolutes, this flexible model is refreshing. Prescribers who provide medications to persons with alcohol problems will welcome this companion.”--Metapsychology Online Reviews, 5/6/2014ƒƒThe authors…are both professors of psychology and experts in the area of substance abuse. Together they bring several decades of experience in research and treatment to bear on the topic….The book has a straightforward tone and is peppered with brief examples of individual cases that help readers imagine applying these principles to their own lives. It is clearly organized to walk people who want to moderate their drinking through the process, from making the decision to change to maintaining the changes….This book is a valuable addition to the self-help literature.--PsycCRITIQUES, 12/30/2013ƒƒThe authors provide excellent advice and suggestions....Throughout are numerous practical tools and techniques that anyone can grasp....Highly recommended.(on the prior edition)--Library Journal, 1/15/2005ƒƒClear, concise, nonjudgmental and practical, it lays out the facts that are often obscured in the heated debate over alcohol treatments....Offers tools for successful moderation...as well as tactics for dealing with common challenges. (on the prior edition)--Publishers Weekly, 1/17/2005Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Thinking about Drinking2. Why Change?3. Is Moderation for You?II. When You Drink4. Getting Started5. Keeping Track6. Taking Charge7. Slowing Down8. Refusing Drinks9. Affirming Your Progress10. Moving AlongIII. Before You Drink11. Discovering your Triggers12. Places13. People14. Days and Times15. Feelings16. Other Triggers17. Summary: Before You DrinkIV. Instead of Drinking18. Relaxing19. Self-Talk20. Pleasant Activities without Alcohol21. Coping with Negative Moods and Depression22. Self-Concept23. Sleeping Well24. Mindfulness 25. Managing Anxiety and Fear26. Being Assertive27. Relating to Others28. Living "As If"V. How Are You Doing?29. If Moderation Isn't Working for You30. Sources of HelpAppendix A. The Wrath of Grapes: Reasons for ConcernAppendix B: An Inventory of Alcohol-Related Problems Appendix C: Tables for Estimating Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Going Further: Recommended Resources

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Book SynopsisIf you're among the millions of grandparents raising grandchildren today, you need information, support, and practical guidance you can count on to keep your family strong. This is the book for you. Learn effective strategies to help you cope with the stresses of parenting the second time around, care for vulnerable grandkids and set boundaries with their often-troubled parents, and navigate the maze of government aid, court proceedings, and special education. Wise, honest, moving stories show how numerous other grandparents are surviving and thriving in their new roles. Updated throughout, and reflecting current laws and policies affecting families, the second edition features new discussions of kids' technology use and other timely issues.Trade ReviewAn invaluable toolkit for grandfamilies--practical and insightful. The book skillfully navigates the difficult terrain that new and experienced caregivers face. Sylvie de Toledo is a pioneer working on behalf of these families. The second edition shows that her passion and commitment haven't diminished, and presents policy changes and resources that grandparents should know about.--Donna M. Butts, Executive Director, Generations UnitedWith compassion, clarity, and wisdom, this book provides indispensable advice. The authors recognize the extraordinary challenges that grandparents confront in approaching parenthood for a second and unexpected time. Grandparents as Parents is a 'must read' that will benefit the whole family.--Andrew Bridge, Executive Director, Child Welfare Initiative; author of Hope's Boy: A Memoir - This is a reference book, a character-builder, a challenge and a friend. --Seniors Today, 6/17/2013ƒƒ Recommended. --Library Journal, 6/17/2013Table of ContentsIntroductionI. When the Second Shift Arrives1. Unplanned Parenthood: "Why Me?"2. Taking Immediate Action3. Your Lifestyle: Changed and Challenged4. Family at Large: Your Spouse and Other Children5. Your Adult Child6. Your Troubled Grandchild7. Your Grandchild and the School8. The Drug Epidemic at Home9. When Parents Get Their Children BackII. Through the Red Tape10. Grandparenting and the Law11. Child Protection and the Dependency System12. Government Aid and Public Assistance13. Special Education and Early InterventionIII. Strength in Numbers14. Their Arms about Us: Finding and Forming Support Groups15. ConclusionAppendix A. Resources for Grandparents and Relative CaregiversAppendix B. Conversation Topics for Grandparent Support GroupsAppendix C. Poem: Thank You to the Relatives of The Crying Woman

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

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Book SynopsisTake a deep breath. Feeling less stressed already? Bestselling author Shamash Alidina shows just how simple it is to master the proven techniques of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in this engaging guide.Trade Review"Everyone deserves to reduce stress--not only will you feel better, but you'll also be surprised by how MBSR unleashes your creativity and productivity. Shamash is a wonderful teacher."--Chade-Meng Tan, Jolly Good Fellow of Google and author of Search Inside Yourself “Do you want to learn mindfulness without leaving home? If so, this is an ideal place to start. Written in an exceptionally clear and encouraging style, it is chock-full of practical wisdom, supportive research, and opportunities for self-reflection. Alidina creatively presents the gold standard of mindfulness training: mindfulness-based stress reduction. Included is a mini-course for those with little time, as well as downloadable meditations. This book is a welcome companion for anyone wishing to lead a more stress-free life.”--Christopher Germer, PhD, author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion "Drawing on decades of experience with the highly successful mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this clear, practical, step-by-step guide can help anyone use mindfulness practices to feel less stressed--even in difficult circumstances."--Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, author of The Mindfulness Solution "Internationally recognized mindfulness teacher and writer Shamash Alidina has written a wonderfully practical, easy-to-read book helping us to recognize the many different elements of stress and how to cope. Full of examples and step-by-step guidance, this book offers a clear path to a calmer mind and life. A gift of wisdom to help us in our busy and stressful lives."--Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom “Alidina has written a very practical and engaging guide to stress reduction! Extracting much of the essence of the well-known and researched mindfulness-based stress reduction program, he shows how to begin practicing and experiencing the benefits of mindfulness. For those who don’t have the opportunity (or time) to take the full program in person, following the wisdom of this fun-to-read guide can jump-start the integration of mindfulness into today’s hectic and fast-paced lifestyles. Do yourself a favor and pause to really take in the message of this book and make room in your day to practice what is taught, and you’ll definitely be glad you did.”--Steven D. Hickman, PsyD, Executive Director, Center for Mindfulness, University of California, San Diego -Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. How Mindfulness Helps with Stress 2. Discovering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 3. Getting the Most Out of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 4. Week 1: There's More Right with You Than Wrong with You 5. Week 2: From Automatic Reacting to Creative Responding 6. Week 3: The Joy and Value of Living in the Present 7. Week 4: Understanding and Managing Stress 8. Week 5: Taking a Stand—Responding to Stress 9. Week 6: Mindful Communication 10. A Day of Mindfulness: Deepening Your Awareness 11. Week 7: Taking Care of Yourself 12. Week 8: The Rest of Your Life 13. Mindful Stretching and Yoga Resources

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisAre you tired of being told by others--self-help books included--what you should do? Drs. Allan Zuckoff and Bonnie Gorscak understand. That's why this book is different.Trade Review"This brilliant book guides you through a journey of discovery in that most intimate and difficult relationship--the one with yourself. Stories of others who have made the trek illustrate the challenges of being stuck in a problem that seems intractable, the way through the mire, and the joy of emerging on the other side. The book offers not only the promise of change, but also the ability to sustain it."--David B. Rosengren, PhD, Prevention Research Institute "Changing our behaviors is a journey with lots of twists and turns. Including compassionate stories of people facing different challenges and problems, this book guides you to deal with ambivalence, find confidence, overcome false starts, handle well-meaning advice and nagging, and make personally meaningful decisions and plans. It provides great tools for achieving and sustaining changes in your life."--Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, coauthor ofChanging for Good "If you've ever said to yourself, 'I really want to change, but I just can't seem to do it,' you need to read this excellent book. Dr. Zuckoff knows that there are powerful forces within us that can sabotage our good intentions and best-laid plans. He gives you practical, scientifically grounded tools to help you understand why you're spinning your wheels and how to productively work through it."--Henny Westra, PhD, CPsych, Department of Psychology, York University, Canada "A friend suggested that I read this book when she learned I was considering a career change. It provided me with a useful toolkit for considering what I want to do next, based on my own deep-seated interests and visions of my professional life. The concepts and techniques are easy to grasp. Previously, I tried to make difficult decisions by listing the pros and cons--this book offers a more sophisticated and thoughtful approach."--John F. "A lucid roadmap for those struggling to make changes in their lives, this book uses a scientifically proven approach to help you move forward from feeling stuck to creating a plan of action. Written exercises encourage reflection and self-discovery and help you explore your ambivalence, goals, and dilemmas. Superb examples of five easy-to-relate-to people making important changes accompany you through the process."--Holly A. Swartz, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine “This book is a compassionate companion that helps you draw on your strengths and proceed at your own pace to unlock your capacity for change. It provides a nonjudgmental, step-by-step approach that can lead you to take brave new actions that fulfill your needs."--Nancy K. Grote, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Washington "Plenty of self-help books offer great ideas about how to make changes, but most are missing the most obvious and important ingredient--intrinsic motivation. Decades of research have proven that if we are not internally motivated to change, all the help in the world won't make a difference. Dr. Zuckoff provides the missing link in the world of personal growth. This book is a gem."--Joel Porter, PsyD, Clinical Director, Lives Lived Well, Brisbane, Australia; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) "I am thrilled that MI is now readily accessible to all in a practical, step-by-step format. The book reminds us that the most powerful force for change resides within each of us, and uses thought-provoking exercises to unleash this power. For anyone facing a difficult decision or need for personal change, this book offers a way forward."--Sandy Downey, MS, LPC, psychotherapist, Harrisonburg, Virginia "This book is designed to help you get unstuck from ambivalence and move ahead with positive changes you might choose to make in your life….The authors do not dispense quick tricks or promise to give you something that you lack. Rather they help you find that which you already have within you and draw out your own motivations for and wisdom about change. Change in the face of ambivalence is a very common human predicament. We applaud the authors for translating the science and practice of MI into a useful skills-based book for anyone who wants to find his or her way to change."--from the Foreword by William R. Miller, PhD, and Stephen Rollnick, PhD "The method in this book can fuel the fire of change and help you move from despair to positive action. The exercises are wonderful. The book helped me think differently about a dilemma in my own life, and I found myself reading parts of it to a friend who came to me for advice."--Theresa B. Moyers, PhD, Department of Psychology and Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, University of New Mexico -One of the most empathetic books on the subject of altering behaviors. The authors allow for failures and offer alternatives. Recommended.--Library Journal, 05/15/2015Table of ContentsForeword,William R. Miller & Stephen Rollnick Prelude: Considering Change I. You Don't Have to Change 1. Being Ambivalent 2. The Pressure Paradox 3. The Other Side of the Pressure Paradox II. Do You Want to Change? Can You Change? First Interlude: The Language of Change 4. Exploring the Importance of Change to You 5. Exploring Your Confidence for Change 6. Exploring Your Personal Values Second Interlude: Ready or Not? III. Finding YOUR Way to Change Third Interlude: Planning for Change 7. Developing Your Plan 8. Revisiting, Revising, and Regrouping 9. The Far Side of Change Appendix. The History and Science of Motivational Interviewing Resources

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Book SynopsisSuspecting that your baby or toddler may have autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay can be scary and overwhelming. But there is a lot you can do to help, even while waiting for an evaluation or early intervention. Trade Review"I had the tremendous fortune of previewing this book and being coached by the authors when my daughter was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 14 months old. We actually had fun incorporating the creative activities into our daily lives. Along with therapy, these techniques undoubtedly contributed to my daughter's amazing progress. Reading this book is like having these four leading consultants guiding you in your home every step of the way!"--Stephanie S., parent"Fantastic! The book provides key information about typical developmental milestones from birth through toddlerhood, and is chock full of clever games and activities to make learning fun."--Wendy L. Stone, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Washington; Director, Research on Early Autism Detection and Intervention (READi) Lab"I will recommend this book to all the parents I work with. It is just what you need if you are worried about your infant's or toddler's development. The chapters are bursting with easy-to-implement games and activities, embedded in daily routines, that could help any child."--Sally Ozonoff, PhD, coauthor of A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition"A marvelous, unique resource that fills an important need. This book is filled with practical and helpful advice and activities that parents can readily use when developmental delays are suspected. It enables you to take active steps to facilitate your child's development."--Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism"This clearly written, extremely user-friendly book will be invaluable to parents. It contains a plethora of ingenious ideas that you can incorporate into your everyday routines to enhance and expand your young child's learning."--Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of MedicineTable of ContentsIntroduction: Is This Book for You? I. Helping Babies and Toddlers Learn and Develop 1. What Is a Developmental Delay and How Can Games in Routine Activities Help? 2. Keystones: Attachment and Behavioral Teaching 3. 12 Rules to Play By 4. Language, Eye Contact, and Imagination: Important Targets of Learning II. Games and Activities for Toddlers at Risk 5. Waking Up and Going to Sleep 6. Dressing, Undressing, and Diaper Changing 7. Mealtime 8. Bathtime 9. Chores 10. Errands 11. Indoor Play 12. Outdoor Play III. Games and Activities for Babies at Risk 13.0–3 Months 14. 3–6 Months 15. 6–9 Months 16. 9–12 Months IV. More Tips and Tools 17. Specific Words, Phrases, Gestures, and Signs to Work On 18. Preventing Problem Behavior Appendix: Activity Lists

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

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

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Book SynopsisFrom leading child psychiatrists Timothy Wilens and Paul Hammerness, this book has already empowered many tens of thousands of parents to make tough decisions and become active, informed managers of their children's care.Trade Review"This is the book I've turned to for the past 15 years to share with parents, and the fourth edition makes a great resource even better. Understanding psychiatric medications can be confusing, but reading this book is like having the authors in the room to explain their thinking process as well as the most up-to-date research in the field. Straight Talk answers parents' most common questions with empathy and wisdom. It tells you exactly what you need to know about the benefits, potential downsides, and what to expect."--Ellen Braaten, PhD, coauthor of Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up "The fourth edition of Straight Talk gives parents a wealth of up-to-date information about medications prescribed for kids' emotional and behavioral problems. The authors are superb, empathic clinicians who know what you are going through and help you understand and weigh the risks and benefits."--Thomas E. Brown, PhD, author of A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults "Drs. Wilens and Hammerness are international leaders in pediatric psychopharmacology. Comprehensive, balanced, and easy to read, this book is outstanding. The fourth edition keeps up with the rapidly growing research base. You get the information you need to ask the right questions so your child will receive the best care possible."--Melissa P. DelBello, MD, MS, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine "The fourth edition of this classic book is striking in its comprehensiveness, depth, and practicality. For a book that is so well grounded in current science, it has a remarkable clarity that parents will appreciate."--Thomas J. Power, PhD, ABPP, Director, Center for Management of ADHD, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. What Every Parent Should Know about Psychiatric Medications for Children 1. The Preliminaries: Building a Foundation of Knowledge 2. The Psychopharmacology Evaluation: Finding Out What's Wrong 3. The Diagnosis and Treatment Plan: Laying Out a Strategy to Help Your Child 4. Treatment and Beyond: Collaborating in Your Child's Ongoing Care II. Common Childhood Psychiatric Disorders 5. Attentional and Disruptive Behavioral Disorders 6. Anxiety-Related Disorders 7. Mood Disorders 8. Autism Spectrum Disorder 9. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders 10. Disorders of Known Medical and Neurological Origin 11. Other Mental Health Disturbances Affecting Children and Adolescents III. The Psychotropic Medications 12. The Stimulants and Nonstimulants for ADHD 13. The Antidepressants 14. The Mood Stabilizers 15. The Anxiety-Breaking Medications 16. The Alpha Agonists and Antihypertensives 17. The Antipsychotics 18. Medications for Sleep, Bedwetting, and Other Problems Appendix A. Representative Medication Preparations and Sizes Used for the Treatment of Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Appendix B. Medication Log Resources Bibliography

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Book SynopsisRaising a child or teenager with a psychological condition is a perfect storm of stress, sadness, and uncertainty. How can you find the best treatments and help your child overcome emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges--while keeping yourself and your family strong? As a parent, you may feel isolated and alone, but the reality is that a lot of families are in the same boat. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be. In this compassionate and empowering guide, she combines the vital lessons she has learned with vivid stories from other parents and advice from leading psychologists. Several record-keeping forms can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. The book cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of your child.Trade Review"A true gift to parents. As a mental health clinician and parent of a child who has struggled mightily over many years with major anxiety, I thought 'Hallelujah' when I finished this book. Finally, a resource that both provides validation for parents in pain and offers concrete, actionable guidance. I wish I'd had this guide when I was in the thick of it, but I am so glad it exists now, and I will recommend it to the parents I work with."--Claire Lerner, LCSW-C, Senior Parenting Strategist, Zero to Three "Ann Douglas offers hope for the many parents who are searching for answers--especially because she's been through it all herself. The book is reassuring that there's light at the end of the tunnel, but also realistic and based on research. It provides the tools you need to make tough decisions and help your child. I love this book!"--Michele Borba, EdD, author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World "Raising children is tough enough, but add learning or psychological issues to the mix and no one can really prepare you for the tumultuous experience ahead. Ann Douglas does an extraordinary job of providing much-needed support, guidance, and direction. She takes you on a journey from finding out what's wrong to navigating treatment options and dealing with challenging situations. A true gem for parents!"--Timothy E. Wilens, MD, coauthor of Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition "An essential resource. Deeply personal and moving, this book explains the inexplicable and helps you manage your child’s mental health challenges, from how to use your 'parent radar' that tells you something is amiss to getting a diagnosis and beyond. The stories of determination in these pages will shore up your courage and feed your resilience."--Susan Newman, PhD, author of Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day "This is the first book that I've read in my long journey of parenting a child with a mental illness that didn't make me feel like I was somehow to blame. Ann Douglas actually made me feel understood and helped to stop the swirling thoughts of 'What do I do now?' In a calm and thoughtful way, she addresses so many things parents have trouble with, including self-care and caring for other children."--Elise W., Kentucky "This book is like having a best friend who will help you navigate the system. You’ll learn what you can do to make a difference and how to know if you are getting the help your child needs. Ann Douglas is compassionate, passionate, and direct."--Karyn D. Hall, PhD, author of The Emotionally Sensitive Person "This is more than a book--it's a life raft for parents whose children struggle with mood disorders or developmental differences. As a parent, I've been there. You feel utterly overwhelmed by information, while at the same time isolated and without direction. Ann Douglas does something remarkable by combining concrete, empathic guidance with the voices of other parents who guide us to find the way forward."--Asha Dornfest, author of Parent Hacks "This book is the GPS for navigating the mental health system for children and youth--period. Parents of the approximately 20% of kids who have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder won't want to be without it. Douglas charts a course for dealing with stigma and overcoming the shortcomings of the school and medical systems, with insight and understanding."--Mary Gordon, Founder and President, Roots of Empathy "This book fills a void in special-needs parenting resources by focusing on the big picture, and the whole family. The stories of many other parents throughout the book made me feel less alone. Reading this book, it felt like Ann was a good friend helping me through the tough times with my daughter and reassuring me that there's hope for good days ahead."--Ashley G., North Carolina -Douglas, whose four children have all been diagnosed with psychiatric or learning disabilities, felt overwhelmed when they were young; now, her children are thriving young adults. Douglas intimately and poignantly shares her personal experiences, offering comfort and wisdom for other parents like her….This deeply personal account will move, support, and inspire parents who feel lost in dealing with challenging children.--Publishers Weekly, 10/24/2016Table of ContentsIntroduction I. The Challenge and Your Child 1. Parent Radar 2. Obtaining a Diagnosis 3. Starting Treatment 4. Advocating for Your Child II. You and Your Child 5. Stress Management and Coping Skills 6. Parents Can Make a Difference 7. Calming the Raging Storm III. Your Family 8. Family Matters 9. Lifestyle Matters IV. Your Community 10. Working with Your Child’s School 11. The Friendship Department 12. Finding Community V. Recovery and Beyond 13. Daring to Dream Again 14. Creating a Better System Epilogue: After the Storm Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Resources Appendix C: Directory of Disorders

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Book SynopsisJust say no just doesn't work for everyone. If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource--now thoroughly revised.Trade Review"Patt Denning and Jeannie Little are true heroes when it comes to treating people with addiction problems. Anyone who cares about this subject--or is living through it--should read this superb book."--Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream "A highly informative, practical, passionate, and moving guide. Harm reduction focuses on the ways you may be using substances to cope with personal problems--and how you can find better solutions. The stories in these pages are reminders of the power of the human spirit."--A. Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP, President, Practical Recovery, San Diego, California “If you want to change your drug or alcohol use, read this book! The authors are pioneers in the field of harm reduction and they provide a wonderfully clear and useful guide to how to do it."--Maia Szalavitz, author of Unbroken Brain “Denning and Little have long been at the forefront of the harm reduction movement, and they keep the momentum going and cover all the important bases with this updated edition. This book provides meaningful information and choices instead of one-size-fits-all advice."--Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RDN, author of Inside Rehab and Sober for Good “After years of struggling with more traditional attempts at recovery, I found this book. What a treasure! I don’t know what I would do without the simple, straightforward skills these authors teach.”--Joshua M., San Francisco "In this welcome update of a classic, Denning and Little show how harm reduction entails accepting people--including yourself--exactly as they are. Now even more practical, this step-by-step, gently reader-friendly guide helps you lessen the harmful impact of drugs or drinking in your life."--Gabor Maté, MD, author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction "This empowering, hope-inspiring book invites you to chart your own path--at your own pace--toward positive change. If you are looking for an evidence-based, helpful, and effective resource for drug and alcohol users, this is it!"--Terry Morris, Director, Syringe Access Services and 6th Street Harm Reduction Center, San Francisco AIDS Foundation "Invaluable and up to date. I highly recommend this book to any alcohol or drug user who is questioning whether and how to make changes."--Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Regents' Professor, Department of Psychology and Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions, University of New Mexico "Over the Influence has been a big help."--Ron S., San Francisco "The book offers many beautiful suggestions for handling life."--Paul R., San Francisco -Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Harm Reduction? 1. Welcome to Harm Reduction 2. Why Do People Use Drugs? 3. When Is Drug Use Harmful? 4. Why Do Some People Get into Trouble While Others Don't? 5. How Do I Know If I Am in Trouble? 6. How People Change 7. You Don't Have to Quit to Change 8. Substance Use Management 9. Taking Care of Yourself While Still Using 10. How Can I Tell If Harm Reduction Is Working? 11. Finding the Right Help 12. A Letter to Family and Friends of People Who Use Drugs What You Should Know about Drugs: A Quick Reference Resources

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Book SynopsisRaising a child or teenager with a psychological condition is a perfect storm of stress, sadness, and uncertainty. How can you find the best treatments and help your child overcome emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges--while keeping yourself and your family strong? As a parent, you may feel isolated and alone, but the reality is that a lot of families are in the same boat. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be. In this compassionate and empowering guide, she combines the vital lessons she has learned with vivid stories from other parents and advice from leading psychologists. Several record-keeping forms can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. The book cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of your child.Trade Review"A true gift to parents. As a mental health clinician and parent of a child who has struggled mightily over many years with major anxiety, I thought 'Hallelujah' when I finished this book. Finally, a resource that both provides validation for parents in pain and offers concrete, actionable guidance. I wish I'd had this guide when I was in the thick of it, but I am so glad it exists now, and I will recommend it to the parents I work with."--Claire Lerner, LCSW-C, Senior Parenting Strategist, Zero to Three "Ann Douglas offers hope for the many parents who are searching for answers--especially because she's been through it all herself. The book is reassuring that there's light at the end of the tunnel, but also realistic and based on research. It provides the tools you need to make tough decisions and help your child. I love this book!"--Michele Borba, EdD, author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World "Raising children is tough enough, but add learning or psychological issues to the mix and no one can really prepare you for the tumultuous experience ahead. Ann Douglas does an extraordinary job of providing much-needed support, guidance, and direction. She takes you on a journey from finding out what's wrong to navigating treatment options and dealing with challenging situations. A true gem for parents!"--Timothy E. Wilens, MD, coauthor of Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Fourth Edition "An essential resource. Deeply personal and moving, this book explains the inexplicable and helps you manage your child’s mental health challenges, from how to use your 'parent radar' that tells you something is amiss to getting a diagnosis and beyond. The stories of determination in these pages will shore up your courage and feed your resilience."--Susan Newman, PhD, author of Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day "This is the first book that I've read in my long journey of parenting a child with a mental illness that didn't make me feel like I was somehow to blame. Ann Douglas actually made me feel understood and helped to stop the swirling thoughts of 'What do I do now?' In a calm and thoughtful way, she addresses so many things parents have trouble with, including self-care and caring for other children."--Elise W., Kentucky "This book is like having a best friend who will help you navigate the system. You’ll learn what you can do to make a difference and how to know if you are getting the help your child needs. Ann Douglas is compassionate, passionate, and direct."--Karyn D. Hall, PhD, author of The Emotionally Sensitive Person "This is more than a book--it's a life raft for parents whose children struggle with mood disorders or developmental differences. As a parent, I've been there. You feel utterly overwhelmed by information, while at the same time isolated and without direction. Ann Douglas does something remarkable by combining concrete, empathic guidance with the voices of other parents who guide us to find the way forward."--Asha Dornfest, author of Parent Hacks "This book is the GPS for navigating the mental health system for children and youth--period. Parents of the approximately 20% of kids who have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder won't want to be without it. Douglas charts a course for dealing with stigma and overcoming the shortcomings of the school and medical systems, with insight and understanding."--Mary Gordon, Founder and President, Roots of Empathy "This book fills a void in special-needs parenting resources by focusing on the big picture, and the whole family. The stories of many other parents throughout the book made me feel less alone. Reading this book, it felt like Ann was a good friend helping me through the tough times with my daughter and reassuring me that there's hope for good days ahead."--Ashley G., North Carolina -Douglas, whose four children have all been diagnosed with psychiatric or learning disabilities, felt overwhelmed when they were young; now, her children are thriving young adults. Douglas intimately and poignantly shares her personal experiences, offering comfort and wisdom for other parents like her….This deeply personal account will move, support, and inspire parents who feel lost in dealing with challenging children.--Publishers Weekly, 10/24/2016Table of ContentsIntroduction I. The Challenge and Your Child 1. Parent Radar 2. Obtaining a Diagnosis 3. Starting Treatment 4. Advocating for Your Child II. You and Your Child 5. Stress Management and Coping Skills 6. Parents Can Make a Difference 7. Calming the Raging Storm III. Your Family 8. Family Matters 9. Lifestyle Matters IV. Your Community 10. Working with Your Child’s School 11. The Friendship Department 12. Finding Community V. Recovery and Beyond 13. Daring to Dream Again 14. Creating a Better System Epilogue: After the Storm Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Resources Appendix C: Directory of Disorders

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Book SynopsisUnlike other mindfulness resources for moms and moms-to-be, this compassionate book is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a proven program. The authors are leading experts on the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenting--and how to overcome them. Guided meditations and gentle yoga practices help you build crucial skills to prevent depression, ease anxiety, and minimize stress during this unique and important phase of your life. Clear suggestions for how to follow the program day by day are accompanied by moving reflections from a circle of mothers working through the same steps. In a convenient large-size format, the book features journaling exercises and other practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed). The companion website also includes audio downloads narrated by renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, plus video clips of prenatal yoga practices.Trade Review"The emotional habits you bring to pregnancy and giving birth--such as believing you need to be a 'perfect' mother--can get in the way of taking care of yourself. Expecting Mindfully prepares you for the mental and emotional challenges that accompany having a baby, so you can get your mind ready, not just the baby’s room! This book offers a powerful mix of mindfulness, cognitive therapy, and practical wisdom that will help you during and after pregnancy--and all through life."--Tara Bennett-Goleman, MA, author of Emotional Alchemy, and Daniel Goleman, PhD, author of Emotional Intelligence "As the mom of a 2-year-old with another on the way, this book has helped me be present and manage the stresses and craziness of this hectic time. I now have the tools to help me slow down when I feel worn out or overwhelmed by it all, and can react in a mindful, deliberate manner. The book has also helped me see the beauty in the messy moments. I can savor this stage instead of allowing sleep deprivation to let my mind drift on autopilot."--Erin C., North Wales, Pennsylvania "This book is an absolute gem. It pulls back the curtain on your mental health needs as an expectant or new mother and provides proven tools to address them. Drs. Dimidjian and Goodman's unique blend of clinical wisdom and research, coupled with Sharon Salzberg’s guided meditations, engages both your heart and mind in this vital work."--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, coauthor of The Mindful Way through Depression "This user-friendly book will help you avoid the heartache of postpartum depression by creating your own early warning system. I wish this resource had been available when I was having my children."--Nanette Santoro, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado "Pregnancy was daunting for me. I was overwhelmed and anxious about my ever-growing body, the baby's health, and my new role as a mother. This compassionate workbook helped me find solid ground in tempestuous seas. I will be forever grateful to Drs. Dimidjian and Goodman for helping me enjoy my pregnancy and equipping me with the tools to be a mindful parent."--Christie-Anne L., Boulder, Colorado "There are so many books for expecting and new mothers, but few so gently and wisely share evidence-based methods to quiet our busy minds and calm our distress. Take your time to work through this book and give yourself the gifts that it offers. You will find enduring tools to carry you through all the ups and downs of parenthood."--Wendy N. Davis, PhD, Executive Director, Postpartum Support International "As a father-to-be, this book has helped me understand my wife's feelings during her pregnancy, and also taught me some skills that I will be able to bring forward in our new life together as a family. The authors do an excellent job of walking you through the exercises in a logical manner while leaving lots of room to let your experience be your guide."--Michael B., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada "Women often don't receive the help they need for the very common feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress during pregnancy. The program in this book can help you stay emotionally well at this exciting but sometimes difficult time. Using two of the most well-established techniques in therapy today could benefit all pregnant women!”--Vivette Glover, PhD, Professor of Perinatal Psychobiology, Imperial College London, United Kingdom "The writing style makes you feel like you are having a heartfelt conversation with the authors, as well as a supportive group of other expecting and new mothers. I only wish I'd had this book when I was first expecting!"--Blakie S., Guelph, Ontario, Canada "This book is an extraordinary achievement. All the activities are described in language that is easily understood. The authors convey warmth, sensitivity, and authentic concern for all women who are adapting to parenthood--especially if your worries are preoccupying or you are feeling demoralized or pessimistic. There is practical guidance about how to integrate the program into your busy daily life, and many opportunities to shape it for your individual circumstances."--Jane Fisher, AO, PhD, FCCLP, FCHP, clinical psychologist; Professor of Women’s Health and Global Health, Monash University, Australia "Expecting Mindfully provides helpful tools and skills for women who are expecting or postpartum. This wonderful book is easy to read and offers highly practical and valuable information that all new mothers need."--from the Foreword by Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, Distinguished Professor and Director, Perinatal Psychiatry Program, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -Those who work the program should gain valuable skills and tools for getting ahead of depression and anxiety, as well as a useful workbook for reference during pregnancy and quite likely for the rest of their lives.--Publishers Weekly, 3/4/2019Table of ContentsForeword, Samantha Meltzer-Brody Our Journey Together Getting Started Class 1: Mindfulness Begins with the Everyday Class 2: Body, Mind, and Breath Class 3: Rhythms of Motherhood Class 4: Opening to Difficulty and Uncertainty Class 5: Thoughts Are Not Facts Class 6: How Can I Best Take Care of Myself? Class 7: Expanding Your Circle of Care Class 8: Looking to the Future Resources Audio and Video TracksAudio Downloads 1. Introduction to Daily Activities 2. Drinking Tea Meditation 3. Eating Meditation 4. Washing Dishes Meditation 5. The Body Scan 6. Introduction to Sitting 7. 10-Minute Breathing Meditation 8. 25-Minute Sitting Meditation 9. Walking Meditation 10. 3-Minute Breathing Space 11. Being with Baby 12. Difficult Emotions 13. Positive Emotions 14. Lovingkindness Meditation Introduction 15. 20-Minute Lovingkindness Meditation Sitting Practice 16. 10-Minute Lovingkindness Walking Practice 17. Feeding BabyVideo Downloads 1. Yoga Introduction 2. 10-Minute Yoga Practice 3. 25-Minute Yoga Practice

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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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