Soul-Making
The phrase "soul-making" comes from the poet John Keats, who struggled with the world's random and meaningless suffering, and believed that tragedies were the crucible in which the soul is forged and refined. In Soul-Making: A Journey of Resilience and Spiritual Rediscovery, Christina Becker shares how her own tragedy-from a series of events between 2009-2011 broke her, leading to her dependency on alcohol. It could have been seen as meaningless but was transformed into soul.Part memoir and part self-help book, this is the deeply personal story of one woman's soul-making journey framed around the ideas of Carl Gustav Jung and spiritual practices.Readers are invited to think about their own lives in a new way, to be curious about the deeper threads that run through their existence, and to embark on their own soul-making journey. This Jungian Analyst demonstrates how redemption is found through self-knowledge, the expansion of consciousness, and most importantly, through the cultivation of the heart.
Soul-Making
The phrase "soul-making" comes from the poet John Keats, who struggled with the world's random and meaningless suffering, and believed that tragedies were the crucible in which the soul is forged and refined. In Soul-Making: A Journey of Resilience and Spiritual Rediscovery, Christina Becker shares how her own tragedy-from a series of events between 2009-2011 broke her, leading to her dependency on alcohol. It could have been seen as meaningless but was transformed into soul.Part memoir and part self-help book, this is the deeply personal story of one woman's soul-making journey framed around the ideas of Carl Gustav Jung and spiritual practices.Readers are invited to think about their own lives in a new way, to be curious about the deeper threads that run through their existence, and to embark on their own soul-making journey. This Jungian Analyst demonstrates how redemption is found through self-knowledge, the expansion of consciousness, and most importantly, through the cultivation of the heart.
Psychoeducational Groups
The fifth edition of Psychoeducational Groups builds on and extends the strategies and information from previous editions; describes and presents the fundamental information needed to design, plan, and organize structure; and facilitates effective psychoeducation groups.These groups have proven to be therapeutic for a variety of audiences from children to older adults, as well as for illnesses, conditions, emotional disturbances, and life transitions. Brown presents guidance for the use of current technological advances for the benefit of the group and its members, current techniques that facilitate group processes, training guides for group leaders, and the supporting professional development and understandings for group leaders.This book includes the professional background, the educational component, the group, facilitation skills components, and applications for psychoeducational groups for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Bringing Relationships into Voice Hearing
This book presents a novel, theoretically informed practical approach to voice hearing, which aims to help readers improve relational harmony, reduce distress related to voice hearing and improve experiences of supportive approaches.
Feedback Informed Psychological Therapy
This book is a clinical guide to using routine outcome monitoring and feedback to prevent and address patient deterioration over the course of treatment. It examines the benefits of monitoring patients' progress and providing feedback to practitioners, a a low cost, simple intervention that improves care and reduces the number of treatment failures. Progress feedback uses standardized measures to routinely evaluate treatment progress regularly throughout treatment, and helps the practitioner decide whether adaptations in the treatment approach are necessary. Chapters include case materials and detailed descriptions of how to use different feedback systems in clinical practice. This enhances practitioner judgment regarding which system is the most appropriate for each individual case. This invaluable guide provides practitioners with ways to address treatment non-response and intervene in time before a failing situation becomes treatment failure.
Bringing Relationships Into Voice Hearing
This book presents a novel, theoretically informed practical approach to voice hearing, which aims to help readers improve relational harmony, reduce distress related to voice hearing and improve experiences of supportive approaches.
The Measurement of Intelligence C. 2
The Measurement of Intelligence, by Lewis Madison Terman, is a foundational work in the field of psychometrics and intelligence testing. Originally published in 1916, this book outlines the principles and methodologies behind the development and application of intelligence tests, particularly the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. Terman's research and insights provided a crucial framework for understanding and quantifying human intelligence. This volume explores the theoretical underpinnings of intelligence measurement, detailing the statistical methods used to assess mental abilities and offering practical guidance on administering and interpreting intelligence tests. "The Measurement of Intelligence" remains an important resource for those interested in the history of psychology and the evolution of intelligence testing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Measurement of Intelligence C. 2
The Measurement of Intelligence, by Lewis Madison Terman, is a foundational work in the field of psychometrics and intelligence testing. Originally published in 1916, this book outlines the principles and methodologies behind the development and application of intelligence tests, particularly the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. Terman's research and insights provided a crucial framework for understanding and quantifying human intelligence. This volume explores the theoretical underpinnings of intelligence measurement, detailing the statistical methods used to assess mental abilities and offering practical guidance on administering and interpreting intelligence tests. "The Measurement of Intelligence" remains an important resource for those interested in the history of psychology and the evolution of intelligence testing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Secret of Consciousness
It is time that serious notice was taken of Paul Ableman.?Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange This book is about you. How does your brain work and where do your thoughts and dreams come from? How can you harness their creative power? Ableman posits a crucial relationship between language and memory and thus between language and self-awareness. Most startlingly he maintains that the human 'person' is essentially the language component of a large-brained animal. Ableman has researched his theory using existing data derived from the malfunctioning mind as manifested in schizophrenia, sleepwalking, autism, 'out of body' experiences and nightmares. His revolutionary claims constitute an exciting and persuasive theory of mind which orthodox science could - and should - test. Paul Ableman is the author of many novels, including I Hear Voices, VacTornado Pratt and science fiction?Twilight of the Vilp?as well as over twenty stage and broadcast television scripts. 'The novel reads so accurately and is precisely attuned to the details of madness that it leads us to suspect that something must be at least slightly askew with its creator. This, by the way, is a compliment."?Woodstock Times Paul Ableman's I Hear Voices and Tornado Pratt have just been reissued by McPherson & Company. Combines the accessibility of Steven Pinker's How The Mind Works with the startling originality of Sherwin Nuland's Wisdom of the Body.
A Critical Examination of Irvin D. Yalom’s Single-Session Consultations
This book explores the single-session work done by Irving Yalom and considers the implications of this work for the current theory and practice of single-session therapy (SST).
Being a Crisis Chaplain
Being a Crisis Chaplain delivers the essential elements of crisis chaplaincy, outlining the process of responding to crises with clarity and compassion. Drawing from real-world experiences and research, this is a concise but comprehensive toolkit for navigating the delicate aftermath of crises.
A Developmentalist’s Guide to Better Mental Health
A Developmentalist's Guide to Better Mental Health offers mental health professionals a practical, philosophical, and playful guide for working relationally and developmentally with dilemmas, muddles, and the emotions that accompany them.The book centers around dozens of letters from writers asking "the developmentalist" for help with a wide range of issues. Organized by topics and themes--including trauma, family and relationship issues, living with uncertainty, workplace problems, and more--the letters and the developmentalist's thoughtful, thought-provoking responses lay out a wide variety of strategies for inviting clients into developmental journeys. When shared with clients, the letters and responses are a rich resource for therapeutic conversations. The book includes theoretical and conceptual background information as well as commentary from mental health professionals who already use the letters and responses in their practices.A Developmentalist's Guide to Better Mental Health is unlike other practical guides in both its format and in its focus on development, especially emotional and social development, as a creative activity.
Conversando Con La Creatividad Desde La Multidisciplinariedad
Conversando con la creatividad desde la multidisciplinariedad tiene la finalidad de abrir un espacio para la exploraci籀n, la colaboraci籀n y la innovaci籀n en el 獺mbito de la creatividad y puede llevar a soluciones 繳nicas y sorprendentes en diferentes disciplinas.
A Developmentalist’s Guide to Better Mental Health
A Developmentalist's Guide to Better Mental Health offers mental health professionals a practical, philosophical, and playful guide for working relationally and developmentally with dilemmas, muddles, and the emotions that accompany them.The book centers around dozens of letters from writers asking "the developmentalist" for help with a wide range of issues. Organized by topics and themes--including trauma, family and relationship issues, living with uncertainty, workplace problems, and more--the letters and the developmentalist's thoughtful, thought-provoking responses lay out a wide variety of strategies for inviting clients into developmental journeys. When shared with clients, the letters and responses are a rich resource for therapeutic conversations. The book includes theoretical and conceptual background information as well as commentary from mental health professionals who already use the letters and responses in their practices.A Developmentalist's Guide to Better Mental Health is unlike other practical guides in both its format and in its focus on development, especially emotional and social development, as a creative activity.
Euskadi Ta Askatasuna
This book uses previously untranslated and unpublished transcripts of key internal debates from the Basque separatist group Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) to unravel the puzzle behind terrorist persistence in the face of certain doom. With its unprecedented view inside a terrorist organization at crucial decision points and discussions of its future, this book highlights the competing considerations that informed ETA's decision-making process, particularly the benefits of the organization's survival for members and the loss of this that peace agreements, which often explicitly demand or hold reasonable expectation that the organization is dissolved, would entail. Bennett's detailed analysis and use of organizational theory reveals that ETA was driven by a desire to survive and expand, and the survival of their organization was ultimately more important than the nationalist movement the organization was formed to pursue.
Therapeutic Change with Difficult Clients
Now in its second edition, Therapeutic Change with Difficult Clients describes a common factors model for understanding and activating the process of change with challenging clients. For therapists, the most difficult clients to treat are often those who have little interest in change. Whether they believe that change is a waste of time, or a threat to their personal freedom or sense of being, the difficulty of treating such clients reveals the limits of typical approaches to psychotherapy. A thorough understanding of the true nature therapeutic change is often the most important step toward improving psychotherapy effectiveness. The CHANGES model, which has been significantly expanded and updated since the first edition of this book, is founded on the seven precursors of change, which are identified, assessed, and activated in the context of therapeutic encounters. The authors examine the capacities of individuals to generate therapeutic change, identify the barriers to change, and discuss the power of therapists to catalyze the change process using a variety of well established techniques. In addition to updated supporting literature, the authors discuss recent advances in neuroscience and the cognitive sciences, as well as new developments in the interpersonal aspects of therapeutic engagement.
Euskadi Ta Askatasuna
This book uses previously untranslated and unpublished transcripts of key internal debates from the Basque separatist group Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) to unravel the puzzle behind terrorist persistence in the face of certain doom. With its unprecedented view inside a terrorist organization at crucial decision points and discussions of its future, this book highlights the competing considerations that informed ETA's decision-making process, particularly the benefits of the organization's survival for members and the loss of this that peace agreements, which often explicitly demand or hold reasonable expectation that the organization is dissolved, would entail. Bennett's detailed analysis and use of organizational theory reveals that ETA was driven by a desire to survive and expand, and the survival of their organization was ultimately more important than the nationalist movement the organization was formed to pursue.
Shadow Work Evolution
What if shadow work is being misrepresented by an entire generation?Discover the origin story behind the most overlooked psychological movement of the 21st century.Now With Bonus Shadow Work AI CompanionIn a time when shadow work is trending across social media, this book offers something different: truth. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just the deeply researched psychological roots that shaped what shadow work actually is, and what it is not. Shadow Work Evolution explores the intellectual break between Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung, revealing how their opposing views on the unconscious mind gave birth to two radically different paths in modern psychology. Through historical letters, foundational theory, and a fictional case study of a man confronting generational dysfunction, this book separates pop-psychology myths from meaningful depth. - From Freud to Jung: The Rift That Redefined Inner Healing- The Psychology Behind Repression, Trauma, and Transformation- Uncovering the Real History Behind Shadow Psychology- What Every Psychology Student Should Know About the Unconscious- Reclaiming Depth in a World Obsessed with Surface Healing Freud viewed the shadow as a product of repression and pathology. Jung envisioned it as a necessary part of the journey toward wholeness. This book presents both, side by side, with clear commentary and historical insight that invites thoughtful reflection. ✔️ For the person who wants more than a motivational quote on healing✔️ For readers questioning trendy advice to "just do the work"✔️ For students, seekers, and thinkers ready to explore real inner depth Includes a psychological timeline, glossary of key terms, and ethical guidance for working with unconscious material responsibly. Perfect for: Psychology students and educatorsPractitioners of Jungian or Freudian thoughtSelf-awareness advocates seeking depth over hypeReaders curious about trauma, archetypes, and symbolic integrationShadow Work Evolution is not a journal. It is not a workbook. It is a roadmap back to the roots, before shadow work became a trend, and while it still had a soul.
Elements of Hydrotherapy for Nurses
Dr. Abbott was a professor of Clinical Medicine in the College of Medical Evangelists (now known as Loma Linda University Hospital) located in Loma Linda, California. When this book was first printed in 1912, Dr. Abbott wrote, "The urgent need of a nurses' textbook on hydrotherapy has induced the author to attempt to meet this need. The principles and curative effects are discussed in such simplified language as to be readily comprehended by the average nurse." The directions are simple enough for anyone to follow in their own home."The procedures of hydrotherapy... [are] excellent and may be said to contain the last word as to what may be done with water. What to use and how to use it are carefully set down and the most inexperienced novice could not fail to comprehend the instructions." -M. E. Cameron, R.N. American Journal of Nursing April 1912, Vol XII, #7, page 615
Case Formulation in Existential-Humanistic Therapy
This book presents a nonhierarchical, liberatory case formulation framework for existential-humanistic (EH) therapy that balances structure and adaptability. The authors have developed a flexible template that prioritizes general principles and client collaboration over scripted procedures or techniques. It emphasizes EH therapy's dynamic, creative approach while offering a structure that makes EH therapy easy to learn for students and to help practitioners meet insurance needs and to operate within regimented treatment settings. Each section of the case formulation template is detailed in its own chapter. These chapters cover: holistic narratives of the client's background and experiences; techniques for identifying the client's concern/problem, putting the client's perspective and systemic issues ahead of the diagnostic process; the theoretical aspects of case formulation, emphasizing important factors like the client's strengths and resources, biopsychosocial influences, and existential challenges; and treatment planning based on the client's evolving needs and goals. A recurring case example illustrates how to fill out each of these sections and is supplemented by other case examples.
Psychology and Psychotherapy
璽€œPsychology and Psychotherapy璽€ by William Brown, originally published in 1922, offers a foundational exploration of the principles and practices of early psychotherapy. Brown, a significant figure in the development of psychological thought, provides insights into the theories and techniques employed during this formative period. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the historical roots of modern psychological treatments. Explore the concepts that shaped the field and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of therapeutic approaches.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Motivational Interviewing with Families
While motivational interviewing (MI) was developed as a counseling approach for individuals, it also has tremendous utility for helping families change and grow. This book offers the first comprehensive guide to adapting MI skills to engage families--including reluctant members--in therapy and mobilize family-level change processes. Extensive annotated sample dialogues show how MI can be integrated with any therapy approach for families struggling with mental health problems, addictions, relationship challenges, difficult life transitions, or other concerns. Special features include boxed sidebars, reflection questions, and practice exercises. The Appendix and companion website provide additional helpful resources for using MI with families. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.
Family-Based Therapy for Latine Adolescents
Filling a key need for clinicians working with at-risk Latine adolescents, this book bridges the gap between evidence-based and culturally informed adolescent and family therapy. The authors explore the unique challenges facing Latine youth and families--including immigration- and acculturation-related stressors and minoritization--as well as culturally based sources of resilience. They present Culturally Informed and Flexible Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents (CIFFTA), which combines manualized family and individual interventions. Therapists can select from an extensive list of psychoeducational modules to tailor the intervention to unique client needs. Vivid case examples illustrate high-quality, time- and cost-effective treatment strategies for a range of mental health and substance use problems. The book also provides information about comprehensive CIFFTA training.
Working with the Wealthy and Well Known
Working with the Wealthy and Well Known takes a nuanced look at these two overlapping groups and offers evidence-based guidance for treatment plans and strategies.
An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Their Allies
Few experiences carry more shame, stigma, and misunderstanding than the life-altering trauma of sexual abuse. Men who experience sexual abuse and rape, often find themselves marginalised and isolated, yet there are few resources available for them or those who support them.
Working with the Wealthy and Well Known
Working with the Wealthy and Well Known takes a nuanced look at these two overlapping groups and offers evidence-based guidance for treatment plans and strategies.
Relationship Counselling with Autistic Neurodiverse Couples
Enhance your practice and improve outcomes for autistic clients with this indispensable guide by world-leading autism experts Tony Attwood and Maxine Aston. When working with couples where one or both partners are autistic, traditional therapeutic approaches can fall short. Differences in communication styles, expectations, and emotional processing can lead to misunderstandings-not only between partners but also between clients and their counsellor. Without a deep understanding of autism, therapists may unintentionally provide advice that is ineffective or even harmful. This book bridges the gap between conventional relationship counselling and the specific needs of neurodiverse couples. Drawing on research and firsthand accounts from autistic individuals and their partners, it equips therapists with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to provide affirming, effective support. From identifying autism in the counselling room to making meaningful adaptations in sessions, this resource will expand your therapeutic toolkit and empower you to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships for neurodiverse couples.
An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Their Allies
Few experiences carry more shame, stigma, and misunderstanding than the life-altering trauma of sexual abuse. Men who experience sexual abuse and rape, often find themselves marginalised and isolated, yet there are few resources available for them or those who support them.
Psychology and Psychotherapy
璽€œPsychology and Psychotherapy璽€ by William Brown, originally published in 1922, offers a foundational exploration of the principles and practices of early psychotherapy. Brown, a significant figure in the development of psychological thought, provides insights into the theories and techniques employed during this formative period. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the historical roots of modern psychological treatments. Explore the concepts that shaped the field and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of therapeutic approaches.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Resistance & Recovery in the #MeToo era, Volume I
Using an intersectional approach, this book amplifies the voices of those who were and continue to be at the frontlines resisting and responding to sexual violence during the rise of digital feminist movements, including #NoMore, #TimesUp, and most notably #MeToo.This book outlines the current socio-political landscape, including increased visibility of movements such as #NoMore, #TimesUp, and most notably #MeToo, and the public showcase of accused perpetrators becoming elected to the highest offices in the United States (e.g., Brett Kavanaugh's election to the Supreme Court, Donald Trump's election to the Presidency). It offers note to how this political landscape has impacted survivors and therapists, alike. The first of the two volumes include 10 chapters that provide a critique of the silencing of survivors who are marginalized (e.g., women of color, trans, and queer survivors) within the current movements and offer recommendations for how to center their experiences through an intersectional approach.Both the volumes together cover a wide range of perspectives that bring to light the solidarity that was built among survivors, regardless of identity and experience, within the current socio-political climate while continuing to center the voices of those who are most often marginalized. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Women & Therapy.
Resistance & Recovery in the #MeToo era, Volume II
Using an intersectional approach, this book amplifies the voices of those who were and continue to be at the frontlines resisting and responding to sexual violence during the rise of digital feminist movements, including #NoMore, #TimesUp, and most notably #MeToo.This book outlines the current socio-political landscape, including increased visibility of movements such as #NoMore, #TimesUp, and most notably #MeToo, and the public showcase of accused perpetrators becoming elected to the highest offices in the United States (e.g., Brett Kavanaugh's election to the Supreme Court, Donald Trump's election to the Presidency). It offers note to how this political landscape has impacted survivors and therapists, alike. The second volume include 5 chapters that highlight the experiences of feminist therapists and their therapeutic approaches. The chapters in this volume explore the role of technology and digital feminisms on survivor's experience and its influence on therapist and therapeutic interventions.Both the volumes together cover a wide range of perspectives that bring to light the solidarity that was built among survivors, regardless of identity and experience, within the current socio-political climate while continuing to center the voices of those who are most often marginalized. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Women & Therapy.
Therapeutic Failures in Psychotherapy
This book examines therapeutic failures in psychotherapy. Despite the consistent positive outcome findings and psychotherapists' best intentions in their efforts to help their clients, psychotherapy simply does not work in all cases. In fact, 5-10% of adult clients deteriorate during psychotherapy. Although not exclusively due to treatment failures per se, almost a fifth of clients terminate their therapy prematurely and findings suggest that that between 20 and 30% of clients do not return after the first session with half terminating after just two sessions. Therapeutic failures could include a range of negative therapy outcomes, such as harm, deterioration, client non-response, premature termination, or dropout, as well as process factors, such as negative therapy experiences, impasses, or alliance ruptures. Investigating therapeutic failures holds the key to improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy as well as understanding some of the fundamental conditions that need to be in place for the change mechanisms of psychotherapy to take effect. Although psychotherapy has made many strides over the last few decades to improve research rigour and to promote evidence-based practices, it is a profession that is still growing. By embracing the opportunity to learn from therapeutic failures the profession will continue to refine its practices to better serve clients and to strive toward developing ethical and effective practices.Both comprehensive and accessible, this book will be of great interest to psychotherapists in practice, therapists-in-training, as well as students and professionals in psychology and mental health in general. The chapters in this book were originally published in Counselling Psychology Quarterly.
A Student’s Guide to Therapeutic Counselling (Second Edition (Updated Edition))
Published with CPCAB, this highly practical book guides learners through the key areas of curriculum on Level 4 and 5 practitioner training counselling programmes. It provides learners with essential support through study tips and answers to their most commonly asked questions.
A Student’s Guide to Therapeutic Counselling (Second Edition (Updated Edition))
This highly practical book, published in partnership with CPCAB, is a comprehensive training guide for learners on diploma practitioner courses at Level 4 and above. Based around CPCAB's seven core processes of practitioner development, it introduces core curriculum topics including knowledge, skills and practice issues. It provides learners with essential support through study tips and answers to their most commonly asked questions.
Optimizing Therapy Dog-Handler Team Welfare
Informed by research and grounded in critical discussions of theory and practice, Optimizing Therapy Dog-Handler Team Welfare challenges readers to explore the complexities inherent in, and arising from, practices that prioritize the welfare of therapy dog-handler teams.
Storying Mental Illness and Personal Recovery
This book contains excerpts of life stories from 118 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and major depressive disorder. This library of personal narratives, heavily reproduced and quoted throughout the text, presents a composite image of the ways in which narrative identity can be affected by mental illness while also being a resource for personal recovery. Those researching, studying, or practicing in mental health professions will find a wealth of humanizing first-person perspectives on mental illness that foster perspective-taking and aid patient-centered treatment and study. Researchers of narrative psychology will find a unique set of life stories synthesized with existing literature on identity and recovery. Moving toward intervention, the authors include a 'guide for narrative repair' with the aim of healing narrative identity damage and fostering growth of adaptive narrative identity.
Contemporary Case Studies in Clinical Mental Health for Children and Adolescents
An affordable, practical, multicultural case-based resource for mental health practice with children and adolescents, connecting assessment, intervention goals, treatment protocols, and evaluation of outcomes for childhood disorders, by developmental age and stage, and with ready-to-use implementation resources.
Death, Dying, and Grief
This book is a groundbreaking resource that explores loss through multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives. Guided by the Spiral Model of Grieving and Healing, it honors the deeply personal yet socially embedded nature of dying and grieving. The book introduces the Integrative Psychosocial Model of Care, providing real-world cases, practical tools, and evidence-based insights from decades of teaching, research, training, and practice. While many books focus solely on academic theories or practical tools, few bridge the gap between them. This book uniquely combines thanatology theories with real-life cases and actionable tools, providing a comprehensive guide for end-of-life and grief support. It also maintains a compassionate and contemplative approach, incorporating diverse cultural viewpoints throughout. The book's 13 chapters are organized in five parts: Part I: An Integrative Understanding of Death, Dying, and Grief Part II: Theories and Concepts in Loss, Grief, and Dying Part III: Principles and Practices in End-of-Life and Grief Support Part IV: Supporting Psychosocial Needs in End-of-Life and Grieving Part V: Supporting Spiritual Needs in End-of-Life and Grieving Death, Dying, and Grief: Theories, Tools, and Cases is an invaluable resource for academics, professionals, and anyone navigating these profound experiences. The book serves as a guide for social workers, hospice workers, ministers, counselors, educators, healthcare and other professionals. Instructors, trainers and college students may use this guide as supplemental material for Grief Support or Thanatology courses. "The great value of Yan Ciupak and Douglas Smith's book is that it offers a concise summary of what we have learned in the past decades. Readers will not only enjoy a rich distillation of the field but one buttressed by activities for self-reflection, tools for support, and rich case studies that translate concepts and theories into situations often encountered in the dying and bereaved." -Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, Senior Vice President for Grief Programs, The Hospice Foundation of America
Parenting Styles and Practices
Parenting is a dynamic and multifaceted process shaped by history, psychology, and societal expectations. This book provides researchers with a comprehensive exploration of parenting styles, their evolution, and their impact on child development. It investigates the challenges parents face, the role of education in fostering communication skills, and the self-help mechanisms of foster parents. Additionally, it examines how race and systemic factors influence school choice for black families. By integrating theoretical insights and empirical research, this volume offers valuable perspectives for academics, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and enhance parenting practices in diverse contexts. This book is an essential resource for those dedicated to advancing knowledge in child development and family studies.
Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation
The latest sixth edition of Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation is a fully updated, comprehensive volume on investigative procedures and victim-oriented case management for professionals assisting victims of rape and sexual assault.
Ethical Foundations and Guidelines in Islāmic Psychology
Ethical Foundations and Guidelines in Islāmic Psychology provides theoretical foundations and practical guidelines for an ethically competent integration of Islam and mental health practice.
If Your Adolescent Has Autism
The authoritative guide to understanding and helping an autistic teenager. While adolescence can be a tough time for parents and their teens, autistic teenagers may face specific challenges and need targeted support from the adults in their lives. The road ahead can be difficult for parents and caregivers, too, especially because the teenage years can involve surprising changes in their child and in society's expectations of them. This concise, readable book offers the latest in evidence-based information about what happens when autism and adolescence intersect. The book covers the teen years, addressing middle school and high school, along with the transition period from high school into adulthood and, where relevant, college and employment. Among other topics, the book addresses autism and co-occurring medical and mental health conditions, social connections, puberty and hygiene, and sexuality. If Your Adolescent Has Autism will give parents and caregivers of autistic preadolescents and adolescents what they need: information and guidance presented with compassion and understanding, with an emphasis on both the strengths and the disability related to autism and their unique manifestations during this transitional period of life.
Understanding Climate Anxiety
How should we react to climate anxiety? This accessible book discusses anxiety and other emotions brought on by climate change, examining what climate anxiety is, why it is becoming so prevalent and how it differs from other types of anxiety.
