Psychology

This classic work is a monumental, integrated view of man's search for an understanding of the inner reaches of the mind. In an account that is both exhaustive and exciting, the distinguished psychiatrist and author demonstrates the long chain of...

Independent Women in British Psychoanalysis celebrates the lives and work of female psychoanalysts whose significant contributions to the Independent Tradition have hitherto been overshadowed by their male counterparts. The contributors in this volume...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060009311Author Janis Abrahms SpringFormat PaperbackPage Count 270Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 214g

This is the first book to focus on the scope of social work practice within military settings from an international perspective, and therefore addresses what has been a significant gap in the literature. Given the critical support needs of military...

Arguably the most memorable speaker ever on the subject of love, Leo Buscaglia's talks to earlier generations connected with millions. Remarkably, the content and messages of his talks remain as relevant today as they were when first delivered. ...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Geneen Roth, an exploration of the link between dieting, compulsive eating, and emotion, complete with life-changing advice on how to break the binge-diet cycle forever. There is an end to the anguish of...

A most lucid and comprehensive introduction to Kleinian theories from one of the leading contemporary Kleinian analysts, including new chapters on her early work and on technique. This is a reprint of a revised and enlarged edition, where Dr Segal has...

Building on the crucial insight that jokes use many of the same mechanisms he had already discovered in dreams, Freud developed one of the richest and most comprehensive theories of humour that has ever been produced.Jokes, he argues, provide immense...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683731221Author Janine HalloranFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint PESI Publishing & MediaPublisher PESI Publishing & MediaWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of IndieFab awards (Psychology) 2008. Runner-up for IndieFab awards (Family & Relationships) 2008. Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Psychology) 2009.Book...

Winner of Self Development Book of the Year - The Business Book AwardsMAKE SENSE OF YOUAs a psychologist, Fiona Murden helps smart people to improve their performance. Through a series of insightful questions, she will seek out their strengths,...

This groundbreaking book explores how the attachment- focused family therapy model works at a neural level. Investigation of the brain science of early childhood and developmental trauma offers clinicians new insights-and powerful new methods-to help...

The Instant New York Times Bestseller'The master of productivity.' Steven Bartlett, creator of Diary of a CEO'The book we've all been waiting for.' Dr Julie Smith, author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'Will guide you to accomplish more than you...

If you are seeking to create a more intersectional, anti-racist, and inter-cultural approach to therapy, this edited collection emerging from the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network is an invaluable resource for your practice.This collection covers...

Teens today are forty percent less empathetic than they were thirty years ago. Why is a lack of empathy-which goes hand-in-hand with the self-absorption epidemic Dr. Michele Borba calls the Selfie Syndrome-so dangerous? First, it hurts kids' academic...

"These compact vigorous essays constitute Dr. Jung's most sustained interpretation of the religious function in individual experience."-Journal of Social Philosophy "This psychological study of religion is particularly interesting in the light of...

When faced with 'new' and 'different', are we really open-minded or wary and suspicious? In a world obsessed with the latest tech or trend, where groupthink dominates, it's easy to close down our thinking; to mentally inhabit a space that is both...

The Saboteur at Work describes how unconscious psychological processes can sabotage individual lives, the functioning of groups, teams and organisations, and even global politics.Drawing on research in the fields of psychology and organisations, this...

Our success as a species is built on sociability, so shyness in humans should be an anomaly. But it's actually remarkably common - we all know what it's like to cringe in embarrassment, stand tongue-tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group, or flush...

This book is the first to bring together new research to offer a hands-on clinical guide to treating people with all types of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) using an inference-based therapy (IBT). * Provides clinical examples from the full range of...

This practical and accessible book of case studies takes a new look at self-harm, focusing particularly on the under-explored area of `hidden' self-harming behaviour. These behaviours may not be immediately identifiable as self-harm by counsellors,...

'Perfect, kind, hilarious and persuasive' Lena Dunham 'You need this book. Your mum needs this book. Your best friend needs this book. Everyone needs a dose of Happy Fat!' Julie Murphy In Happy...

Academic, clinical and research aspects are offered in collaboration with clinical practitioners, who provide the clinical experience to foster the development of competencies in Health and Social Care. Provides a clear, authoritative and lively...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838153335Author Toyin M OkunugaFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Toyin OkunugaPublisher Toyin OkunugaWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Therapy with Children is a vital resource for any practitioner navigating the legal minefield of working with children and young people. Prioritising the needs of the child as the client, the authors explore the legal and professional dimensions of...

Single-Session Therapy: Distinctive Features provides a general introduction to the field of Single-Session Therapy (SST). Written by eminent clinician and author Windy Dryden, this book challenges mainstream therapeutic assumptions, predicated on the...

In The Witch Must Die, Sheldon Cashdan explores how fairy tales help children deal with psychological conflicts by projecting their own internal struggles between good and evil onto the battles enacted by the characters in the stories. Not since...

This enlightening and reflective guide studies the psychological impact of racism and discrimination on BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) people and offers steps to improve wellbeing. It includes definitions of race, racism and other commonly used...

Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. It can be hard to know what might be causing a young person to self-harm, and how to help and support them. Practical and easy to read, A Short Introduction...

PEERS (R) for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders and social challenges. Inside, readers will find a critical step forward in...

A provocative and original history of the scientists and writers, artists and philosophers who took drugs to explore the hidden regions of the mind A New Yorker Best of the Week Pick "Jay is a leading expert on the history of Western drug use, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950057252Author Todd GrandeFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Unhooked BooksPublisher Unhooked BooksWeight(grams) 140g

Who am I? What's my life's purpose? Where am I going when I die?These questions lie at the heart of all our lives, yet clear answers seem hard to come by. A Complete Guide to the Soul explains that answers can in fact be found in a secret history that...

This New York Times bestseller is a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership.Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln,...

Most people who die by suicide see a clinician prior to taking their lives. Therefore, one of the most difficult determinations clinicians must be able to make is whether any given patient is at risk for suicide in the immediate future. The Suicidal...

Deliberate practice exercises help students and trainees rehearse fundamental cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to develop basic competence and hone their own personal therapeutic style.Each book in the Essentials of Deliberate Practice series...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594770692Author K.Ronald SiegelFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Park Street Press,U.S.Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and CompanyWeight(grams)...

Dyslexia is a complex condition that affects not only learning but every part of life. Experience or fear of social stigma can lead people with dyslexia to camouflage the difficulties they face, to withdraw and to adopt negative coping strategies,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912141012Author Prof. Susan MichieFormat PaperbackPage Count 499Imprint Silverback PublishingPublisher Silverback PublishingWeight(grams)...

Disenfranchised Grief expands the professional helper's understanding of the grief experiences that result from social, cultural, and relational oppression, microaggressions, disempowerment, and overt violence. The authors blend trauma-informed practice...