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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book is divided into two main sections, and covers a broad
range of issues important for health practitioners to be aware of
when caring for people with co-morbid diabetes and depression.
Section One of the book contains the overall ideas and the more
recent developments in measuring psychological morbidity in people
with diabetes. When attempting to identify people with depression
or other psychological problems, it is important for practitioners
to recognize the limitations of screening as well as its utility.
Issues such as the basic principles regarding when and when not to
screen, the cultural applicability of tools, different
questionnaire formats and key concepts such as sensitivity and
specificity of tools, and their positive and negative predictive
value, will be considered. In particular there has been increased
interest in the concept of diabetes-related distress and several
tools have been developed to measure this. There are broad-based
measures of distress such as the Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID)
scale, the Diabetes Adjustment Scale (DAS), The Diabetes Health
Profile, The Fear of Hypoglycemia Scale, etc. There are also a
range of generic quality of life tools which have been used
effectively in people with diabetes; for example the Medical
Outcomes Survey Short-Forms (SF36, SF12), the World Health
Organisation Well-being questionnaire (WHO-5) and the EQ5-D. These
tools are important because they measure aspects of psychological
well-being that are specifically associated with the experience of
having a long-term conditions and so have important implications
for both self-care and health care practice. The potential overlap
of symptoms of depression and symptoms of diabetes-related distress
are considered in this section and the implications for practice
discussed. Section Two covers the most commonly used tools that
have been used to screen for depression. For each tool considered
some information which is easily referred to by the readeris set
out in a table which includes details of the authors, time of first
use, country where it was first developed, some examples of the
questions used, the languages it is available in, data on
sensitivity/specificity. Each instrument will then be discussed in
terms of its use in research as well as practice, and its
applicability in different patient groups, different cultural
settings and so on. Guidance on the practical use of each tool is
included, and the most popular depression screening tools are
focussed on.
Subtle scars disappearing up a shirt sleeve, unexplained bruises,
burn marks. As many as one out of every four young people engage in
non-suicidal self-injury, defined as the deliberate destruction of
body tissue without suicidal intent. Parents who uncover this
alarming behavior are gripped by uncertainty and flooded with
questions-why is my child doing this? Is this a suicide attempt?
What did I do wrong? What can I do to stop it? And yet basic
educational resources for parents with self-injuring children are
sorely lacking. Healing after Self-Injury provides
desperately-needed guidance to parents and others who love a young
person struggling with self-injury. First and foremost, adolescent
psychologists Janis Whitlock and Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson believe
that parents must appreciate how important their role is in their
child's recovery; there is a lot that parents can do to support
their self-injuring children. This book offers strategies for
identifying and alleviating sources of distress in children's
lives, improving family communication (particularly around
emotions), and seeking professional help. Importantly, it also
provides compassionate advice to parents with personal challenges
of their own, explaining how these can impact the entire family.
The book will help parents partner with their children to identify,
build, and use skills that will assist them in recovering from
self-injury. Vivid anecdotes drawn from the authors' extensive
in-depth interviews with real families in recovery from self-injury
put a human face on what for many families is a distressing and
often isolating experience. Healing after Self-Injury is a
must-have for parents who want to assist in their child's recovery,
as well as for anyone who lives with, works with, or cares about
self-injuring youth and their families.
Psychology and Diabetes Care: A Practical Guide is a concise
handbook for the practicing diabetes clinician who is interested in
gaining a better understanding of his patients, and in learning
simple skills and tips to manage patients more effectively. It
identifies and explores key psychological interventions in diabetes
care in order to help healthcare professionals support their
patients effectively. Edited by an expert on the psychology of
diabetes, and with contributions from a group of specialists in
diabetes psychology, this book contains a myriad of insights into
how to understand and treat the type 1 or type 2 diabetes patient.
This book is the first in its field. It showcases current and
emerging communicative practices in the teaching and learning of
ancient languages (Latin and Greek) across contemporary education
in the US, the UK, South America and continental Europe. In all
these parts of the globe, communicative approaches are increasingly
being accepted as showing benefits for learners in school,
university and college classrooms, as well as at specialist
conferences which allow for total immersion in an ancient language.
These approaches are characterised by interaction with others using
the ancient language. They may include various means and modalities
such as face-to-face conversations and written communication. The
ultimate aim is to optimise the facility to read such languages
with comprehension and engagement. The examples showcased in this
volume provide readers with a vital survey of the most current
issues in communicative language teaching, helping them to explore
and consider adoption of a wider range of pedagogical practices,
and encouraging them to develop tools to promote engagement and
retention of a wider variety of students than currently find
ancient languages accessible. Both new and experienced teachers and
learners can build on the experiences and ideas in this volume to
explore the value of these approaches in their own classrooms.
This book is the first in its field. It showcases current and
emerging communicative practices in the teaching and learning of
ancient languages (Latin and Greek) across contemporary education
in the US, the UK, South America and continental Europe. In all
these parts of the globe, communicative approaches are increasingly
being accepted as showing benefits for learners in school,
university and college classrooms, as well as at specialist
conferences which allow for total immersion in an ancient language.
These approaches are characterised by interaction with others using
the ancient language. They may include various means and modalities
such as face-to-face conversations and written communication. The
ultimate aim is to optimise the facility to read such languages
with comprehension and engagement. The examples showcased in this
volume provide readers with a vital survey of the most current
issues in communicative language teaching, helping them to explore
and consider adoption of a wider range of pedagogical practices,
and encouraging them to develop tools to promote engagement and
retention of a wider variety of students than currently find
ancient languages accessible. Both new and experienced teachers and
learners can build on the experiences and ideas in this volume to
explore the value of these approaches in their own classrooms.
Sometimes the only way forward is to reach back through time.
Of one thing Erin is certain, the troubles her family are facing are about to get a whole lot worse. Between her little brother being sick with a mysterious illness no one can cure and her parents growing more distant by the day, Erin’s only sanctuary is the powerful older boy she likes, Kieran. But the bubble of attraction he keeps her under hides a dark secret.
Then one big mistake throws Erin’s already precarious situation completely upside-down and threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Her only options to save herself and her family both seem impossible: reach out to a girl locked in another time or a girl from another world who possesses remarkable powers.
But reaching out to the impossible may be the only thing that could save everything she values from breaking apart.
Reach is a paranormal time travel novella - the starter story in the irresistibly compelling Tandro Series.
One connection can transform everything...
In the new world of Tandro, in the year 2065, sexual energy is currency and love connections are forbidden. Advanced sensory abilities that drive her emotional energies to the limit make Tiegal more valuable than diamonds. If her ruler finds out, he will hunt her down. She must keep her passion hidden. Yet she yearns to unleash her powerful desires, explore the intimacy she craves, and find love. And then she finds it. When an incredible release of energy transports her into the arms of Johannes, the passionate and romantic man she has been dreaming of. The only problem is, he exists on Earth in the year 1865. And, she has no idea how long she can stay there with him.
For Johannes, she is everything forbidden, sensual and other-worldly, all wrapped up in one bubble of attraction. For Tiegal, Johannes is the one she saw in her dreams. She relishes exploring her sensual fantasies with him and finds a deeper connection than she could have ever dreamed possible. But as they set about building a secret life together, amongst the excitement of the diamond rush, Tiegal soon learns that experiencing love, when you are from two different worlds means making painful choices.
How can she keep herself on Earth, and protect the ones she loves, when her enemies on Tandro will do anything to get her back?
Buy RELEASE, Book One in the Tandro Series, to discover a remarkable love story that transcends the boundaries of both time and space.
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