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Changing Habits of Mind presents a theory of personality that
integrates homeostatic dynamics of the brain with self-processes,
emotionality, cultural adaptation, and personal reality. Informed
by the author's brain-based, relational psychotherapeutic practice,
the book discusses the brain's evolutionary growth, the four
information-processing areas of the brain, and the cortex in
relationship to the limbic system. Integrating the different
experiences of sensory and non-sensory processes in the brain, the
text introduces a theory of personality currently lacking in
psychotherapy research that integrates neurobiology and psychology
for the first time. Readers will learn how to integrate
psychodynamic processes with cognitive behavioral techniques, while
clinical vignettes exemplify the interaction of neurophysiological
process with a range of psychological variables including
homeostasis, developmental family dynamics, and culture. Changing
Habits of Mind expands the psychotherapist's perspective, exploring
the important links between an integrated theory of personality and
effective clinical practice.
Across the globe, cognitive and behavioural therapies (CBT) are
used every day by a wide variety of health professionals including
psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to change
peoples' lives. Since 1995 the World Congress of Behavioural and
Cognitive Therapies (WCBCT) has showcased the latest advances in
CBT to an international professional audience. Now for the first
time this unique book draws together a veritable `who's who' of
leading CBT researchers and practitioners presenting their work at
the 2016 WCBCT. Over 190 leading researchers and practitioners from
across Britain, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia
contribute to 53 concise and insightful essays summarising their
work, where it fits in the broader field, clinical implications,
and directions for future research and practice. Together they
illustrate the tremendous capacity for CBT to contribute to the
mental and physical wellbeing of people everywhere. Topics covered
include: child, adolescent and youth mental health anxiety trauma,
PTSD and grief obesity and eating disorders depression and bipolar
disorders obsessive compulsive and related disorders psychosis
alcohol and substance misuse health and chronic medical disorders
comorbidity transdiagnostic issues e-therapy training, practice and
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AutPlay (R) Therapy Play and Social Skills Groups provides
practitioners with a step-by-step guide for implementing a social
skills group to help children and adolescents with autism improve
on their play and social skills deficits in a fun and engaging way.
This unique 10-session group model incorporates the AutPlay Therapy
approach focused on relational and behavioral methods. Group setup,
protocol, and structured play therapy interventions are presented
and explained for easy implementation by professionals. Also
included are parent implemented interventions that allow parents
and/or caregivers to become co-change agents in the group process
and learn how to successfully implement AutPlay groups. Any
practitioner or professional who works with children and
adolescents with autism spectrum disorder will find this resource
to be a unique and valuable guide to effectively implementing
social skills groups.
FUNDAMENTAL STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES focuses on
providing the context of statistics in behavioral research, while
emphasizing the importance of looking at data before jumping into a
test. This practical approach provides you with an understanding of
the logic behind the statistics, so you understand why and how
certain methods are used -- rather than simply carry out techniques
by rote. You'll move beyond number crunching to discover the
meaning of statistical results and appreciate how the statistical
test to be employed relates to the research questions posed by an
experiment. An abundance of real data and research studies provide
a real-life perspective and help you understand concepts as you
learn about the analysis of data.
Martin Heidegger's Impact on Psychotherapy is the first
comprehensive presentation in English of the background, theory and
practice of Daseinsanalysis, the analysis of human existence. It is
the work of the co-founding member of a radical re-envisioning of
psychoanalysis initiated by the work of the Swiss psychiatrist,
Medard Boss (1903-1990). Originally published in 1998, this new
edition of Gion Condrau's (1919-2006) book acquaints new
generations of psychotherapists, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts
with an alternative to psychodynamic, humanistic and existential
forms of the therapy of the word that is currently experience a
renaissance of interest, especially in the United States and the
UK. The volume presents the basic ideas of Martin Heidegger
(1889-1976) that made possible this unique approach to
psychotherapy. It is arranged in sections on (1) the foundations of
Daseinsanalysis in Heidegger's thought, (2) understanding
psychopathology, (3) daseinsanalytic psychotherapy in practice, (4)
working with the dying person, and (5) the preparation of the
professional Daseinsanalyst. Several extended cases are presented
to illustrate daseinsanalytic practice at work (narcissistic
personality disorder and obsessive compulsive personality
disorder). Since dreaming and dream life are central to
Daseinsanalysis, a number of dreams are analyzed from its
perspective. Daseinsanalysis originated as a form of psychoanalysis
and retains a number of its features: free association, optional
use of the couch, and attention to dreams. It differs from
psychoanalysis by abandoning the natural science perspective which
understands human experience and behavior in terms of causality.
Instead, human existence is seen to be utterly different from every
other kind of sentient animal life. Taking a phenomenological
perspective, Daseinsanalysis is based on letting the existence of
the human being in all his or her uniqueness show itself. In
practice, Daseinsanalysis avoids intervening in the life of the
person in favor of maximizing the conditions in which existence can
come into its own with maximum freedom.
Conscious Choices, Conscious Life Why do some people attract
bullies or abusive partners, or engage in self-sabotaging or
self-destructive behaviours? Shadow To Light is an inspirational
book that celebrates the sacredness of life through the triumph of
dignity, courage and self-empowerment. Sasha Samy hopes that by
sharing the transformational stories of conscious choices and
forgiveness, others will garner the courage to confront and
transcend their experiences. With poignant personal anecdotes,
penetrating insights, psychological research and spiritual
teachings, Samy integrates a practical and holistic approach to
healing and transformation in her book. The book, which is divided
into three parts, also discusses: What constitutes abuse and its
effects Why the targeted do not leave their abusive partners What
is lacking in dysfunctional relationships How our erroneous
thoughts, attitudes and belief systems create self-sabotaging and
self-destructive behavioral patterns Why shadow and inner works are
essential to understanding the self Techniques and tools to embrace
the healing and transformational process www.sashasamy.com In
Shadow To Light Sasha Samy provides a user-friendly body of work
weaving a partnership of help for teenaged girls, women, teenaged
boys and men through four heartful case studies, scientific
research, and a beautifully flowering spirituality. Samy s easy to
read format reflects the warmth, love and compassion of its author
and takes the reader through the abuse and struggle-to-survive
stages to enriched mental and physical health and to new choices
and new life. This book is a must read for girls and women Glenn R.
Mosley, Ph.D, author, New Thought, Ancient Wisdom and
Hands-On-Healing
This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from
the psychology of meaning in life, analysing cutting-edge research
to propose practical, evidence-based applications. Schnell draws on
psychological, philosophical and cognitive perspectives to explore
basic concepts of meaning and introduce a multidimensional model of
meaning in life. Written in an accessible style, this book covers a
range of topics including the distinction between meaning and
happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, meaning
in the workplace, and meaning-centred interventions. Each chapter
ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection and measurement
tools are presented throughout, including the author's original
Sources of Meaning and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (SoMe), to
inspire the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own
life. The Psychology of Meaning in Life is essential reading for
students and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling,
coaching and related disciplines, and for general readers
interested in exploring the role of meaning in life.
With the ubiquity of knowledge on too many topics relevant to
psychotherapy and life problems, it is difficult for therapists to
muddle through and stay up-to-date. Therapists often have to choose
between braving a bewildering onslaught of information and
wishfully disregarding all that's out there. What Every Therapist
Needs to Know answers for therapists the practical, humble
question, "What do I need to know about a topic to practice
competently?" This book provides an engaging overview on the topics
that working clinicians need to know about, while drawing parallels
between the therapist's professional growth and the patient's
personal growth. Foundational knowledge on learning, life, and
psychology segues into the therapy topics of conflict resolution,
the working alliance, the therapeutic frame, technique, and
feedback. What Every Therapist Needs to Know emphasizes the
application of psychological theories to the therapy itself and not
just to the patient's life.
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