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Agent Orange, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, the Virginia Tech
massacre, the 2008 financial crisis, and the Deep Horizon gulf oil
spill: each was a disaster in its own right. What they had in
common was their aftermath- each required compensation for lives
lost, bodies maimed, livelihoods wrecked, economies and ecosystems
upended. In each instance, an objective third party had to step up
and dole out allocated funds: in each instance, Presidents,
Attorneys General, and other public officials have asked Kenneth R.
Feinberg to get the job done. In Who Gets What? , Feinberg reveals
the deep thought that must go into each decision, not to mention
the most important question that arises after a tragedy: why
compensate at all? The result is a remarkably accessible discussion
of the practical and philosophical problems of using money as a way
to address wrongs and reflect individual worth.
Since its first issue in 1988, much interesting and inspiring
material has been published in "Groupwork." Most of this still says
much of use to today's groupworkers, and there is a steady stream
of requests for reprints. We are therefore making back volumes of
"Groupwork" available in volume form. Authors in this volume
include leading academic figures in the field as well as
practitioners working in the field. Any groupworker will find this
material of enduring interest.
Hurricane Katrina blasted the Gulf Coast in 2005, leaving an
unparalleled trail of physical destruction. In addition to that
damage, the storm wrought massive psychological and cultural trauma
on Gulf Coast residents and on America as a whole. Details of the
devastation were quickly reported-and misreported-by media outlets,
and a slew of articles and books followed, offering a spectrum of
socio-political commentaries and analyses. But beyond the reportage
and the commentary, a series of fictional and creative accounts of
the Katrina-experience have emerged in various mediums: novels,
plays, films, television shows, songs, graphic novels, collections
of photographs, and works of creative non-fiction that blur the
lines between reportage, memoir, and poetry. The creative
outpouring brings to mind Salman Rushdie's observation that, "Man
is the storytelling animal, the only creature on earth that tells
itself stories to understand what kind of creature it is." This
book accepts the urge behind Rushdie's formula: humans tell stories
in order to understand ourselves, our world, and our place in it.
Indeed, the creative output on Katrina represents efforts to
construct a cohesive narrative out of the wreckage of a cataclysmic
event. However, this book goes further than merely cataloguing the
ways that Katrina narratives support Rushdie's rich claim. This
collection represents a concentrated attempt to chart the effects
of Katrina on our cultural identity; it seeks to not merely
catalogue the trauma of the event but to explore the ways that such
an event functions in and on the literature that represents it. The
body of work that sprung out of Katrina offers a unique critical
opportunity to better understand the genres that structure our
stories and the ways stories reflect and produce culture and
identity. These essays raise new questions about the representative
genres themselves. The stories are efforts to represent and
understand the human condition, but so are the organizing
principles that communicate the stories. That is,
Katrina-narratives present an opportunity to interrogate the ways
that specific narrative structures inform our understanding and
develop our cultural identity. This book offers a critical
processing of the newly emerging and diverse canon of Katrina
texts.
This book presents a new, evidence-based cognitive behavioral
intervention for the prevention and treatment of Internet addiction
in adolescents. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current
state of research regarding phenomenology, diagnostics,
epidemiology, etiology, and treatment and prevention of Internet
addiction as a new behavioral addiction. The book is divided into
two sections. The first part of the book explores various
bio-psycho-social factors that contribute to the development and
maintenance of symptoms in young individuals. Chapters in the
second part of the book discuss the PROTECT intervention to reduce
Internet addiction in adolescents. PROTECT aims to modify risk
factors and maintenance factors, specifically, boredom and
motivational problems, procrastination and performance anxiety,
social anxiety and maladaptive emotion regulation. The PROTECT
intervention is a low-intensity approach which uses comprehensive
case examples in order to increase cognitive dissonance and
treatment motivation. In addition, PROTECT contains cognitive
behavioral intervention techniques such as psychoeducation,
behavior activation, cognitive restructuring, problem solving and
emotion regulation. Topics featured in this book include:
Adolescence and development-specific features of Internet
addiction. An overview of modifiable risk factors and maintenance
factors of Internet addiction. Environmental factors that affect
the development of Internet addiction. Online and offline video
gaming addiction. Social network addiction. Strategies that work in
prevention and treatment. Internet Addiction in Adolescents is a
must-have resource for researchers, professors, clinicians and
related professionals as well as graduate students in clinical
child, school, and developmental psychology, educational policy and
politics, and social work as well as related disciplines.
This book offers critical insights into the thriving international
field of community indicators, incorporating the experiences of
government leaders, philanthropic professionals, community planners
and a wide range of academic disciplines. It illuminates the
important role of community indicators in diverse settings and the
rationale for the development and implementation of these
innovative projects. This book details many of the practical "how
to" aspects of the field as well as lessons learned from
implementing indicators in practice. The case studies included here
also demonstrate how, using a variety of data applications, leaders
of today are monitoring and measuring progress and communities are
empowered to make sustainable improvements in their wellbeing. With
examples related to the environment, economy, planning, community
engagement and health, among others, this book epitomizes the
constant innovation, collaborative partnerships and the consummate
interdisciplinarity of the community indicators field of today.
This Second Edition updates and expands on the original editorial
content and coverage, including new chapters on definitions and
rationale, a general overview, research on mental health disorders,
report writing, the role of treatment planning, and treatment
associated with mental health disorders. The Second Edition builds
on the knowledge base by providing the most current information on
all aspects of each topic. This unique volume addresses basic
questions in salient detail, from types and rates of challenging
behaviors to populations that warrant functional assessment. In
addition, it examines typical assessment techniques, including
interview, scaling, experimental, and in vivo methods. The use of
functional assessment in treatment planning - and in combination
with other interventions - is covered in depth. Given the
vulnerable populations and challenging behaviors (e.g., individuals
with autism, intellectual disabilities, mental health issues), the
book provides detailed coverage of informed consent as well as
legal and ethical issues. Key areas of coverage include: The
history of behavior analysis and functional assessment. The nature,
prevalence, and characteristics of challenging behaviors. Interview
and observation methods in functional assessment and analysis.
Experimental functional analysis for challenging behaviors.
Treatment methods commonly used with functional assessment. Using
functional assessment in treatment planning. Functional Assessment
for Challenging Behaviors, Second Edition, is an essential updated
resource for researchers, clinicians and other practitioners, and
graduate students in clinical child and school psychology,
pediatric psychiatry and medicine, social work, rehabilitation,
developmental psychology as well as other interrelated disciplines.
Drawing from principles and analogies in mathematics, chemistry,
physics, and sports fitness training, Dr. Cosenza offers a bold and
time-honored spiritual direction for shifting our values so as to
maximize valor and resilience. This book is a carefully researched
guide for personal and professional growth that systematically
helps us to move away from a crisis to healthy and valiant living.
On a 25-year quest for the meaning of "selfvalue," the
author/psychologist unveils the biblical origin and characteristics
of "spiritual valueness." Describing crises as imbalances of
spiritual values, Dr. Cosenza explains types and subtypes of
spiritual crises so that we can overcome life's pressuring
circumstances. A step-wise spiritual fitness training model is
presented that employs biblically based balance exercises to
prevent, evaluate, and correct specific critical conditions. This
unique form of spiritual fitness has major applications for
individuals in need as well as spiritual leaders, mental health
professionals, and health fitness trainers.
Addressing questions about the cultural specificity of childhood,
the complementary value of psychological, biological and social
understandings of children, and the impact of policy and law on how
children are dealt with and perceived, this will be a core text for
many courses related to childhood studies.
An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as
it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work
within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to
improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society,
social policy also has a vital role to play within social work
education. It is important therefore for students to engage
critically with social policy. This book introduces policy and
shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects
changes in society and how it is applied to everyday practice.
There are many books and published articles on the subject of
problem people in churches. They define and diagnose the issue, but
information on how to deal with it seems miniscule. In this book
you will find a remedial approach that offers not only practical
ways to deal with betrayal from church people but emotional healing
from its sting as well.
"Beguiled by Brothers may simply be the seminal work on the
subject of betrayal ever written for the church. Its waters will
refresh and heal the betrayed. Drink deep of them and find biblical
understanding, biblical answers, practical application, and the
comfort of God's sovereignty.
-Bob Jones III, Chancellor, Bob Jones University
In this book we considered new territory for educational leadership
by looking to music for lessons and inspiration that may inform the
next generation of schools leaders. Each chapter focuses on an
artist or group whose work serves to refine, extend, and challenge
our thinking in regards to educational leadership. You will find a
vast array of musical forms of expression analyzed and described by
an equally diverse collection of educational leadership scholars
and practitioners. There may be some who question the academic
appropriateness or relevance of a text such as this one. Our
response is that part of our ongoing mission should be to break
ourselves out of academic silos and forge meaningful connections
between seemingly disparate disciplines. Furthermore, educational
leadership stands to gain more by drawing from the arts and
specifically musical influences. Finally, music is an obvious part
of most of our lives; why not explore the ways in which it impacts
us on an academic level and not just a personal level? In sum, we
ask that as you read the chapters of this book, you reflect on your
own musical tastes and favorite artists.
"Covalent Counsel: In Pursuit Of The Ultimate Intimate Spiritual
Experience" is a bold and provocative spiritual direction for
personal transformation that focuses solely on the accomplished
work and prevailing power of Christ. The author/psychologist offers
a clear and ever-present spiritual paradigm for counseling
regarding intimacy with God and others. His four stages of
covalence are groundbreaking for those who seek Christ and yearn
for a deeper knowledge and experience of him. His biblically based
presentation of spiritual healing and forgiveness in Christ shatter
old notions on how to mend relationships. Knowing the power of
"Christ in you" will cause your heart to leap for joy. The author
stands on the biblically based belief that all love, power, faith,
and hope are found in God through Christ. His "five life and death
questions" elevate us to a higher level of spiritual thinking
regarding the notion of death and life after death. Passionate
about Christ as the center of relationships, the author offers
greater hope for living in a dark and perverted world.
This volume adopts a context-informed framework exploring risk,
maltreatment, well-being and protection of children in diverse
groups in Israel. It incorporates the findings of seven case
studies conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's NEVET
Greenhouse of Context-Informed Research and Training for Children
in Need. Each case study applies a context-informed approach to the
study of perspectives of risk and protection among parents,
children and professionals from different communities in Israel,
utilizing varied qualitative methodologies. The volume analyses the
importance of studying children and parents's perspectives in
diverse societies and stresses the need for a context-informed
perspective in designing prevention and intervention programs for
children at risk and their families living in diverse societies. It
further explores potential contribution to theory, research,
practice, policy and training in the area of child maltreatment.
Since its first issue in 1988, much interesting and inspiring
material has been published in "Groupwork." Most of this still says
much of use to today's groupworkers, and there is a steady stream
of requests for reprints. We are therefore making back volumes of
"Groupwork" available in volume form. Authors in this volume
include leading academic figures in the field as well as
practitioners working in the field. Any groupworker will find this
material of enduring interest.
The millennial generation is quickly becoming more prominent in the
political, economic, and social aspects of modern society. Studying
new techniques which foster positive impact in their engagement
with the outside world can help the millennial generation become
one of the most constructive groups to date. Fostering Positive
Civic Engagement Among Millennials: Emerging Research and
Opportunities is an essential reference source that provides
in-depth discussions on the latest trends among millennial
engagement practices in social and political contexts. Featuring
pertinent topics such as student self-assessments, mentoring roles,
and educational tools, this scholarly resource is ideal for
educational leaders, academicians, students, and researchers that
would like to discover better ways to promote engagement within the
millennial generation.
This book examines bullying and victimization at different points
across the lifespan, from childhood through old age. It examines
bullying at disparate ecological levels, such as within the family,
in school, on the internet, at the work place, and between
countries. This volume explores the connections between variations
of bullying that manifests in multiple forms of violence and
victimization. It also describes how bullying dynamics can affect
individuals, families, and communities. Using a universal
definition of bullying dynamics, chapters discuss bullying roles
during different developmental periods across the lifespan. In
addition, chapters review each role in the bullying dynamic and
discuss behavioral health consequences, prevention strategies, and
ways to promote restorative justice to decrease the impact of toxic
bullying behaviors on society. The book concludes with
recommendations for possible solutions and prevention suggestions.
Topics featured in this book include: Mental health and the
neurobiological impacts of bullying. The prevalence of bystanders
and their behavior in bullying dynamics. The relationship between
traditional bullying and cyberbullying. How bullying causes trauma.
Sibling violence and bullying. Bullying in intimate partner
relationships. Elder abuse as a form of bullying. Why bullying is a
global public health concern. Bullying and Victimization Across the
Lifespan is a must-have resource for researchers, professors,
clinicians, and related professionals as well as graduate students
in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, social
work, public health, and family studies as well as anthropology,
social psychology, sociology, and criminology.
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