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Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy is much more than a series of skills and techniques, but rather a vital human activity. It starts with the inner being of the therapist, that is, his or her personality and character, and then moves to the outer world...

Psychotherapists have an ethical requirement to inform clients about their treatment methods, alternative treatment options, and alternative conceptions of their problem. While accepting the basis for this "informed consent" requirement,...

The issue of same-gender sexual identity has challenged our understanding of psychological development and psychological intervention throughout the century just past and continues to provoke discussion in the century upon us. Over the past three...

In today's time-pressured managed care environment, it is important for clinicians to quickly identify the nature of a patient's problem and initiate treatment. With thousands of psychological instruments available, this can often be difficult. This book...

PracticePlanners(r) The Bestselling treatment planning system for mental health professionals Incorporating the new American Psychological Association Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Girls and Women, The Complete Women's Psychotherapy...

The Art of Art Therapy is written primarily to help art therapists define and then refine a way of thinking about their work. This new edition invites the reader to first consider closely the main elements of the discipline embodied in its name: The Art...

Written for researchers, practitioners, and students in advanced courses, this book furthers our understanding of the complexity of contemporary families. Seven types of families are the focus of this book, based on the research available and the...

Isn't it unethical to pay people to do what they should be doing anyway?Won't patients just sell the reinforcers and buy drugs?Others didn't get prizes for not using. Why should they?The concerns surrounding Contingency Management (CM) are many and...

Anger is a natural human emotion that can serve important survival functions, but the excessive presence of anger and its associated negative outcomes-such as aggression and violence-can lead to significant interpersonal, intrapersonal, occupational,...

Children bereaved by the death of one parent at the hands of the other, almost always the father, in effect lose both parents, and are often forgotten in the midst of such dramatic situations. Reflecting the increased interest in child protection and...

This is the first comprehensive overview of the present state of research in art therapy and music therapy in the UK. It challenges assumptions about research in these areas, and makes use of research models from art history and music analysis as well as...

Integrity and Change: Mental Health in the Market Place examines how workers in the caring professions might preserve their integrity and ability to reflect and act purposefully in the face of such rapid and extensive change. Reviews'It is testimony to...

As important as intimacy is in our personal and professional lives, intimacy as a theoretical and clinical factor still remains a phenomenon. Contributors to this work examine the many definitions of intimacy, putting forth a provocative discussion of...

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Book InformationISBN 9783718652464Author John OvretveitFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Harwood-Academic PublishersPublisher Harwood-Academic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781875378845Author Gary BakkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Australian Academic PressPublisher Australian Academic Press

REBT explores how beliefs affect outlook REBT is a form of psychotherapy that places personal beliefs front and center, inviting the patient to evaluate how their beliefs affects their thoughts and feelings. Essential Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy...

The fundamental aim of this book is to provide accessible, detailed, good practice guidelines that also address the political and ethical problems of conducting surveys within the health professions. A book to demystify, educate and provide the kind of...

Edwin S. Shneidman is recognized as the central figure in the field of suicidology. His writings have taught countless psychologists and other health professionals about the complexity of suicide, death and bereavement. This collection of his writings...

Discover how issues of world war and peace relate to the dynamics of couples therapy in this thought-provoking book. In Peace, War, and Mental Health, couples therapists provide diverse views on the links between strengthening marriages and preventing...

Principles and Practice of Particle Therapy Although radiation has been used therapeutically for over 100 years, the field of radiation oncology is currently in the midst of a renaissance, particularly with regards to the therapeutic use of particles...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common and complex problem that is often overseen by health professionals. This easy-to-read, evidence-based book helps professionals to carefully assess and treat BDD by recognizing the unique features inherent to...

As long as clinicians write "increase self-esteem" on treatment plans without knowing precisely what that means, there is a need for information on the construct of self-esteem and how its many components can have an effect on outcomes. This...

Originally published in 1983, fifteen well-known psychologists and psychotherapists write about their personal interests to give the reader a vivid picture of the complexities of psychotherapy in Britain at the time. They explore aspects of the...

The most useful therapy is one that can be applied to a wide range of client problems, is easy to learn, and produces lasting results following a brief intervention. The cognitive-behavioural approaches described in this volume probably come nearest to...

In Perspectives on Intercultural Psychotherapy, Okeke Azu-Okeke explores cultural identity by drawing on his own experience as the first and only Black trainee in an Institute for Group Analysis in London and the impact this has had on his work as a...

Transactional Analysis for Depression is the first research-based, transactional analysis psychotherapy manual. Developed from the author's research into TA therapy for depression, the book also draws upon a wide range of contemporary research findings...

First Published in 1985. Milton H. Erikson M.D.(1901-1980) was generally acknowledged as the world's foremost authority on hypnotherapy and brief strategic therapy. This volume presents the complete transcript of a five day seminar with Milton Erickson...

First published in 1986. This is Volume I of the Ericksoian Monographs and includes essays that look at the elements and dimensions of a Milton Ericksonian approach and to provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences...

On a visit to South Africa in 1981, Dave spent a month with the Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert. During this visit, he felt that he had finally returned to his roots and he started formulating his theory around the use of wilderness for spiritual practice...

Incorporate both traditional and new techniques of art therapy into your clinical work Changes in society have shaped the field of art therapy and fueled its expansion into new environments, where innovative approaches are essential in order to meet the...

The professional practice of counseling and mental health can often be complex and litigious. While there are many professional ethics textbooks, there are few, if any, supporting resources to assist in mastering basic terminology, or to offer easy...

Elders can struggle with issues of social isolation and self-esteem, and benefit from having positive coping skills at their disposal. The practical ideas Kathie Erwin imparts in this second edition help mental health professionals working with elderly...

For both students and practicing counselors, this book fills the gaps that exist between many current academic programs and practitioner's needs for focused training on how to better assist clients with dream interpretations. Its main focus is on dreams...

Originally published in 1985, Living with the Bomb was written as a sequel to the best seller Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison. The human species is facing extinction, not merely from nuclear war but also, and perhaps more likely, from the...

The theoretical propositions of analytical psychology are difficult to verify and usually rest on the empirical evidence of reported case material. In this book, Robert D. Boyd and his colleagues break new ground by subjecting case material to a rigorous...

Get excited about learning psychology as the fascinating examples and riveting presentation in WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? FOUNDATIONS, APPLICATIONS, AND INTEGRATION, 5E show you how important this study is to your life and your career. Award-winning authors...

This completely revised edition of Men, Women, Passion and Power offers a new critique of conventional notions of masculinity and femininity. Contemporary psychoanalytic debates about sexuality are explored, revealing how the cultural idealisation of men...

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Book InformationISBN 9781583910405Author Robert RosenbaumFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Brunner-RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis LtdWeight(grams)...

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Book InformationISBN 9781583910696Author Dorothy E. PevenFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Brunner-RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis LtdWeight(grams)...

Like its predecessor, Constructive Therapies, Volume 1, this engaging book presents a range of creative, time-effective approaches for helping clients build on their competencies and develop their own solutions. In-depth interviews with Michael White,...