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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...

Strasser is a lecturer, supervisor, and psychotherapist in private practice; Randolph has been a practicing barrister for some 30 years and accredited mediator for 15-plus years. Both authors are with the School of Psychotherapy and Counseling at...

Most of us are continually aware that others have thoughts and feelings - but are children? When? This book is a concise and readable review of the extensive research into children's understanding of what other people think and feel, a central topic in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913494612Author Dr Adah SachsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Karnac BooksPublisher Karnac BooksWeight(grams) 448gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 19mm

A clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniquesMany people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and find inner peace. Regular meditation can help you to combat stress, improve your general health, increase your awareness...

Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free...

Does religion positively affect well-being? What leads to fundamentalism? Do religious beliefs make us more moral? The Psychology of Religion explores the often contradictory ideas people have about religion and religious faiths, spirituality,...

Widely regarded as the state-of-the-science reference on attachment, this handbook interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and development of attachment theory; present biological...

Sexuality and Gender Now uses a psychoanalytic approach to arrive at a more informed view of the experience and relationships of those whose sexuality and gender may not align with the heterosexual "norm". This book confronts the heteronormative bias...

Psychology continues to be one of the most popular fields of study at colleges and universities the world over, and Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of the historical, methodological, and conceptual core of modern psychology. This textbook...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592403417Author James HollisFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Gotham BooksDimensions(mm) 203mm * 147mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780957792906Author Alice MorganFormat PaperbackImprint Dulwich Centre PublicationsPublisher Dulwich Centre Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734692815Author Nijiama SmallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Nvision SolutionsPublisher Nvision SolutionsWeight(grams) 195g

A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behaviour later in life?Walter Mischel's now iconic 'marshmallow test,' one of the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608687046Author Robert MossFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

Pierre Janet (1859 - 1947) is considered to be one of the founders of psychology, and pioneered in the disciplines of psychology, philosophy and psychotherapy. Janet's most crucial research, particularly in the subjects of 'dissociation' and...

Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others?What are the consequences of such beliefs?Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true?The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that...

Eating can be a source of great pleasure--or deep distress. If you've picked up this book, chances are you're looking for tools to transform your relationship with food. Grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this motivating guide offers a...

Recent philosophy of mind has had a mistaken conception of the nature of psychological concepts. It has assumed too much similarity between psychological judgments and those of natural science and has thus overlooked the fact that other people are not...

Now in its third edition, Educational Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of how key advances in social, developmental and cognitive psychology impact upon the role of educational psychologists working today. Written by leading researchers, the...

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'Revelatory, necessary and brilliant' Candice Carty-Williams | 'A must read' Robin DiAngelo | 'A powerful wake-up call' Patrick Vernon | 'An incisive and important book that will change the way you think' Nikesh Shukla | 'An...

Almost two decades ago, the psychoanalyst Sussman concluded that the therapist's motivation for practicing was a neglected area. Is this maybe a question best left alone?This book revisits the question. The authors support Sussman's rationale for raising...

Psychological Types is one of Jung's most important and most famous works. First published by Routledge (Kegan Paul) in the early 1920s it appeared after Jung's so-called fallow period, during which he published little, and it is perhaps the first...

DON'T MISS OLLIE OLLERTON'S MUST-HAVE SURVIVAL GUIDE, HOW TO SURVIVE (ALMOST) ANYTHING! PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW.How do you make a commitment and achieve your goals?How do you end procrastination and hesitation that feeds self-doubt?How do you learn to be...

Imagine an 8-week program that can help you overcome depression, anxiety, and stress--by simply learning new ways to respond to your own thoughts and feelings. That program is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and it has been tested and proven...

The Conquest of Happiness is Bertrand Russell's recipe for good living. First published in 1930, it pre-dates the current obsession with self-help by decades. Leading the reader step by step through the causes of unhappiness and the personal choices,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780874775433Author Sam KeenFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Jeremy P TarcherPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 187gDimensions(mm) 233mm * 157mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780954931926Author Joan Raphael-LeffFormat PaperbackPage Count 338Imprint The Anna Freud CentrePublisher The Anna Freud CentreWeight(grams) 630g

There is more and more discussion today about our vital need to release trapped, negative feelings as a way of reaching personal fulfilment and optimal health. In this ground-breaking, highly praised work, John Ruskan presents a profound system of...

There is more and more discussion today about our vital need to release trapped, negative feelings as a way of reaching personal fulfilment and optimal health. In this ground-breaking, highly praised work, John Ruskan presents a profound system of...

Identifying your predominant personality-type changes the way you approach life. If you know yourself - and, equally important, if you understand other people - you can confidently tackle your career and your personal relationships knowing exactly where...

This authoritative source book on the learning and creative application of the systems psychodynamic perspective defines the field, presenting the key concepts, models, and social methodologies that derive from it, together with their theoretical and...

Psychologist and top marriage guru John Gottman has spent twenty years studying what makes a marriage last - now you can use his tested methods to evaluate, strengthen and maintain your long-term relationship. This ground-breaking book will enable you to...

This compelling book provides psychotherapists with evidence-based strategies for harnessing the power of language to free clients from life-constricting patterns and promote psychological flourishing. Grounded in relational frame theory (RFT), the...

Learn the psychological constrictions of attention, perception, memory, disposition, motivation, and social influence that determine whether customers will be receptive to your digital innovations. Bottlenecks: Aligning UX Design with User Psychology...

The fully updated eighth edition of Cognitive Psychology: A Student's Handbook provides comprehensive yet accessible coverage of all the key areas in the field ranging from visual perception and attention through to memory and language. Each chapter is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781871871531Author Anthony MolinoFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Open Gate PressPublisher Open Gate Press

Suspecting 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. With the right tools,...

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: PsychologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016AQA ApprovedEquip your students with the knowledge and the skills that they need for the new AQA Psychology AS and A-level; guidance on assessment...

Healing the Unimaginable: Treating Ritual Abuse and Mind Control is a practical, task-oriented, instructional manual designed to help therapists provide effective treatment for survivors of these most extreme forms of child abuse and mental manipulation...