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A source of comfort and expert guidance Like a knowing and sympathetic companion, this unique journal isdesigned to help you work through the painful emotions, thoughts,and memories that surface when you have lost someone dear to you.Written by a professional counselor, this book supplies you withimportant information about grief and the grieving process. But,more importantly, it invokes the healing power of writing toprovide you with a means for collecting your thoughts, sorting outyour feelings, and taking an active part in your ownrecovery. Acclaim for The Healing Journey Through Grief . . . "A wonderful guide for the bereaved. This journal not only providesvaluable information, but it also allows the griever to make his orher own way through the painful mourning process." --Catherine Sanders, PhD, Author of Grief: The Mourning After,Surviving Grief . . . and Learning to Live Again, and How toSurvive the Loss of a Child Other books in the Healing Journey series include: The Healing Journey, 208 pp., Paper (0-471-24712-X) The Healing Journey for Couples, 288 pp., Paper(0-471-25470-3) The Healing Journey Through Divorce, 264 pp., Paper (0-471-29575-2)

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This book provides a broad overview of the literature, theory, and clinical treatment of attachment deficit. It discusses its application in understanding the etiology of juvenile sexual offending, as well as implications for treatment. Issues addressed include the components of attachment and social connection, attachment and the development of personality, neurology and attachment, the development of social competence, and consideration of whether attachment can be learned.

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Praise for Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Second Edition "The Second Edition of Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders showcases Phil Rich's experience and mastery of the research and clinical literature. In my view, this is an excellent therapy book and, like its predecessor, will help practitioners to work effectively and ethically with juvenile offenders. It is destined to become a classic." —Tony Ward, PhD, DipClinPsy; Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand "Phil Rich is considered one of the world's leading authorities on how best to understand, assess, and treat juvenile sexual offenders, and this Second Edition of his excellent text shows why he is held in such high regard. All theoreticians, researchers, and practitioners whose work brings them in contact with juvenile sexual offenders should definitely read this remarkable book." —W. L. Marshall, OC, FRSC, PhD; Director, Rockwood Psychological Services, Ontario, Canada "Phil Rich's book, Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Second Edition offers new and thought-provoking ideas, updates, and information, especially on developmental pathways. This book is one of the few publications on juvenile sexual offending that offers something new and revealing to the field." —Robert E. Longo, LPC, NCC, ACS, BCIA-EEG, BCN; Serendipity Healing Arts, Lexington, North Carolina "Phil Rich masterfully fills the gap in the juvenile sexual offender treatment literature with a book that is neither introductory nor narrowly specialized. Seasoned veterans will appreciate his thoughtful and studied approach. Newcomers will find this book a vital go-to resource." —David Prescott, LICSW, Clinical Director, Becket Family of Services, Falmouth, Maine "Mind-blowingly brilliant—Rich by name and rich in depth, detail, description, and debate. An instant classic, Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Second Edition is both comprehensive and challenging with its material and messages, yet reassuringly accessible and practical." —Martin C. Calder, Calder Social Work Training and Consultancy, Leigh, Lancashire, UK THE LANDMARK TEXT FOR WORKING WITH JUVENILE SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND UNDERSTANDING SEXUALLY ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS—NOW FULLY REVISED Thoroughly revised, the Second Edition of Understanding, Assessing, and Rehabilitating Juvenile Sexual Offenders guides mental health professionals through the breadth of assessment and intervention methods available for working with this special population, providing a succinct yet complete survey of the field, the etiological development of sexually abusive behavior in juveniles, and a reliable resource for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Make the journey from addiction to recovery From a dependence on narcotics, alcohol, or gambling, to food, tobacco, or sex, addiction is a life-draining condition that can seriously damage physical and mental health and destroy relationships. But whatever the cause, whatever the level, it is possible to free yourself from this debilitating disease and regain control of your life. Through recording, exploring, and expressing your thoughts and feelings about your experiences, as well as discovering invaluable recovery information and resources, this guided journal and workbook will help you reach a uniquely personal, healing understanding of your addiction, your life, and your choices. Above all, The Healing Journey Through Addiction will help you figure out for yourself how to best deal with your dependence. Acclaim for The Healing Journey Through Addiction . "Drs. Rich and Copans have written a comprehensive and creative book on recovery from addictive disorders, addressing the many emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual facets of recovery. This book is full of useful information and provides a sense of hope for change and growth. The journal exercises will increase self-awareness and understanding, which are so necessary for change to occur." -- Dennis C. Daley, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and Chief, Drug and Alcohol Services, Western Psychiatric Instiituute and Clinic Other books in The Healing Journey series include: The Healing Journey, 208 pp,, Paper (0-471-24712-X) The Healing Journey for Couples, 288 pp., Paper (0-471-25470-3) The Healing Journey Through Divorce, 264 pp., Paper (0-471-29575-2) The Healing Journey Through Grief, 264 pp, Paper (0-471-29565-5)

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This new series of books uses guided journal entries to help readers define and explore life challenges and stages, past behaviors, and goals for the future. These informational and inspirational personal chronicles are designed to be used independently, or with the help of a therapist. Each Healing Journey: * Is written by professional therapists, and provides expert guidance on life problems, personal insight, and psychological change. * Includes dozens of guided journal entries directed toward helping readers get in touch with their feelings, conquer life's hurdles, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. * Features an inviting format, with ample room for readers to complete their journal entries. "A creative guidebook for couples seeking a deeper understanding of their relationship"--JOHN GRAY, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, on The Healing Journey for Couples. "By far the best journaling workbook I have seen. It takes the user on a very personal journey to improve self-esteem, quality of life, and overall health." Mary Ellen Copeland, author of The Depression Workbook, on The Healing Journey. Designed to help couples explore the facets of their individual personalities and the dynamics of their relationship, this book can help them examine their history together and map out their hopes and plans for the future. Organized in an attractive format, this book provides ample room for both partners to record their thoughts, and helpful suggestions on how to discuss the issues raised in the couples journal.

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The Healing Journey offers guided journal entries to help individuals explore their feelings, their personal history, the facets of their personality, their interpersonal relationships, and their goals for the future. This sensitive and creative personal journal will give readers new insight into who they are and what they can be.

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Help bereaved clients deal with and work through a difficult time in their lives Grief Counseling Homework Planner provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to help clients better understand their grief and the grieving process. This easy-to-use sourcebook features: 63 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered in grief therapy A quick-reference format–the interactive assignments are organized around the most typical stages of the grieving process Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises Homework that enables clients to work through the issues surrounding their loss through reflective thought, personal management, problem resolution, and self-healing Access to download of all assignments in the book–allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs

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A source of support and expert guidance through a difficult lifepassage Like a wise and comforting companion, this unique journal can helpyou to understand and work through those feelings of anger, fear,confusion, remorse, grief, and hopelessness that come along withthe breakup of a marriage. The evocative writing exercisesthroughout The Healing Journey Through Divorce will provide youwith the calm psychological space you need to collect yourthoughts, sort out and reflect upon your feelings, and regain yourbearings so that you can get on with the business of forging a newlife for yourself and your loved ones. You will find The HealingJourney Through Divorce a valuable travel companion on your path toa fulfilling life. "I heartily recommend this book. [It] provides the reader withuseful, thought-provoking exercises to help navigate the difficultemotional journey of divorce." --Marc J. Ackerman, PhD Author ofDoes Wednesday Mean Mom's House or Dad's?: Parenting Together WhileLiving Apart Other books in the Healing Journey series include: * The Healing Journey, 208 pp., Paper (0-471-24712-X) * The Healing Journey for Couples, 271 pp., Paper (0-471-25470-3) * The Healing Journey Through Grief, 264 pp., Paper (0-471-29565-5)

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Valuable guidance on adjusting to and managing this new stage ofyour life When you retire, your emotions, lifestyle, and relationshipsundergo an enormous change. This comforting journal encourages youto examine the impact retirement will have on your life, invokingthe healing power of writing to allow you to reflect upon andinterpret your feelings. The Healing Journey Through Retirement is designed to help you lookdeep within yourself to determine what work has meant to you,explore what you want when you leave the work force, and shape yourplans and expectations for the future. This inspirational resourcewill be your guide to redesigning and rebuilding a centralstructure for your life beyond work-and doing so with a renewedsense of purpose. Acclaim for The Healing Journey Through Retirement . . . "A must read for retirees and those contemplating retirement. Inretirement most feel that financial security is all that isneeded-not so. The shocker is we realize too late that the mentaland emotional relationship with those closest to us must beaddressed." Other books in The Healing Journey series include: The Healing Journey, 208 pp., Paper (0-471-24712-X) The Healing Journey for Couples, 288 pp., Paper(0-471-25470-3) The Healing Journey Through Divorce, 264 pp., Paper(0-471-29575-2) The Healing Journey Through Grief, 264 pp., Paper (0-471-29565-5)

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