Abnormal psychology

“A frightening tale that will strike a nerve in anyone whose life has been touched by the agony of mental illness” (People).

Gruppentherapie gewinnt in Kliniken und Praxen zunehmend an Bedeutung: Sie hat gegenüber der Einzeltherapie zusätzliche Wirkfaktoren und ist insbesondere als verhaltenstherapeutische Gruppentherapie sehr gut evidenzbasiert.

Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Older Adults joins the bestselling Routledge Overcoming Series, which includes publications that have the seal of approval by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and highly commended by the British Medical Association.

For more than half a century, Thomas Szasz has devoted much of his career to a radical critique of psychiatry.

In Moody Minds Distempered philosopher Jennifer Radden assembles several decades of her research on melancholy and depression.

Embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and personal growth with ACTivate Your Life.

In Tracing Autism, Des Fitzgerald offers an up-close account of the search for a neurological explanation of autism.

Neuro-imaginative gestalting (NIG) is a systemic method, developed for individual therapy by Eva Madelung, that can be used in counselling, self-help and group work.

This highly regarded practitioner guide provides state-of-the-art tools for supporting the academic and behavioral success of PreK-12 students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

White Witch in a Black Robe is a memoir about how secret high-level mind control is performed throughout victims' lives and the ways heads of governments and religious organizations participate in this, as well as the healing process and how the mind becomes whole again.

It is well recognized that those who go through a major trauma can go on to experience psychological problems.

`Anybody with the slightest interest in brief therapy should read this book.

This book comprises 26 exciting chapters by internationally renowned scholars, addressing the central psychological process separating humans from other animals: the ability to imagine the thoughts and feelings of others, and to reflect on the contents of our own mindsa theory of mind (ToM).

Levin examines what therapists can do to help the victims of narcissistic wounds to integrate, mourn, and heal them.

very great player knows that success in poker is part luck, part math, and part subterfuge.

Offers a perceptive critique of the universalized model of psychiatry and its apparent exportation from the West to the developing world.

Worry has a way of growing, shifting from not-a-big-deal to a VERY BIG DEAL in the blink of an eye.

This book offers an accessibly written introduction to ADHD, focusing on the topics that matter most to readers.

Judith Ruskay Rabinor is a New York psychologist who specializes in eating and body image disorders.

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Those Who Say They Can't is a comprehensive aid for people who stifle their personal freedom, creativity, and autonomy by telling themselves they "e;can't"e; do things such as: take risks; make commitments; control their anger or fear; avoid intrusive thoughts; tolerate disappointment; accept challenges, make decisions, and more.

Patienten haben häufig Schwierigkeiten, in belastenden Lebenssituationen verständnisvoll und unterstützend mit sich selbst und anderen umzugehen.

Reader's comments:`Then along comes your book - lands on my desk like a gift, which I have barely put down since.

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of major issues in the field of sexual abuse, both established and emerging, and asks how we can develop the most evidence-based, fit-for-purpose approach in responding to and preventing it.

A uniquely comprehensive resource for practitioners, this research-based book addresses both the social-emotional and cognitive-academic challenges faced by children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASD).

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis is written by practicing child psychoanalysts with extensive experience treating children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and uneven development.

Increasingly adopted by therapists and mental health professionals, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients to cope with social, emotional and mental health issues by using the six core ACT processes: Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Being Present, the Self as Context, Values and Committed Action.

The Neuropsychology of Anxiety first appeared in 1982, quickly establishing itself as a classic work in the psychology and neuroscience literature.

Why are adolescent girls prone to depression, eating disorders, addictions and suicide attempts than ever before?

The study of autism development disorders has been dominated by the neurodevelopmental paradigm for almost 50 years.

Transforming Performance Anxiety Treatment: Using Cognitive Hypnotherapy and EMDR offers a much needed and different approach to this issue, using two psychodynamic therapies which work to bring about rapid and long-lasting change.

Bulimia nervosa ist mit gravierenden psychischen und körperlichen Beeinträchtigungen verbunden und nimmt unbehandelt einen chronischen Verlauf.

Learn how to assess and treat body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)- Presents the best treatment practices- Instructions for novel and advanced treatment strategies- Tips for improving client engagement- Illustrated with case studies- Printable tools for clinical useMore about the bookThis volume provides a user-friendly, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis, phenomenology, etiology, and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).

"e;Not a quick how-to, this is for the parent, clinician, or caregiver seeking in-depth information and guidance.

Written in scientific prose that can also be understood by the layperson, this comprehensive volume is a must-read for those working in the addiction field and anyone interested in learning more about this devastating disease.

Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions, meeting needs right across the lifespan.

Alessandra Lemma - Winner of the Levy-Goldfarb Award for Child Psychoanalysis!

Verhaltensexperimente sind eine der wirkungsvollsten Interventionsmethoden in der kognitiven Therapie.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depressed Adolescents provides clinicians, clinical supervisors, and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of etiological pathways as well as current CBT approaches for treating affected adolescents.

"Spielsucht überwinden: Mentale Stärke aufbauen und ein suchtfreies Leben führen"von Ferdinand ThomaDie Spielsucht zu besiegen ist eine enorme Herausforderung – aber sie ist bewältigbar.

Leading scholars offer perspectives from the philosophy of science on the crisis in psychiatric research that exploded after the publication of DSM-5.

En psychiatrie, comme dans les autres disciplines médicales, les malades sont de plus en plus soignés hors du cadre de l'hôpital.

Der Band vermittelt praxisorientierte Fertigkeiten zur schematherapeutischen Behandlung von depressiven Störungen.

A gifted young writer heals her soul from devastating schizophrenia after religion and psychiatry attempt to cure her.

The misuse of alcohol presents both individual physical and psychological problems as well as wider social consequences.

Admission and Emergency Assessments: A Handbook for Clinicians provides a conceptual framework and concrete practice examples to conduct effective assessments for mental health crises and psychiatric admissions.

Infused with clinical wisdom, this book describes a supportive group treatment approach for survivors just beginning to come to terms with the impact of interpersonal trauma.

Traumatische Erlebnisse können das Leben eines Menschen tiefgreifend verändern.

Verhaltensaktivierung (Behavioral Activation, BA) ist eine innovative, der sogenannten "Dritten Welle" der Verhaltenstherapie zugehörige Methode der Depressionsbehandlung.

Men and Depression: Clinical and Empirical Perspectives is the only book currently available that integrates psychological theories and the latest research findings with clinical recommendations for working with men who are suffering from depression.