Abnormal psychology

`In this eminently sensible, practical and thought-provoking book, Jennifer Mackewn takes gestalt light years forward towards a synthesis and integration of psychological styles and away from what she describes as "e;Perlism"e;.

`The authors have done their homework in reading and consulting with the prominent literature, especially regarding children.

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

`A lucid and much-needed account of existential psychotherapy.

The Dictionary of Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling is a comprehensive lexicon of existential terms, their meaning and application.

In recent years solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) has emerged as the therapy of choice for many health and social care professionals.

This book offers a helping hand to trainees wishing to make the transition to the next level in their counselling and psychotherapy training.

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in a Nutshell provides a concise overview of a popular therapeutic approach, starting with the ABCDE Model of Emotional Disturbance and Change.

These ten fictional short stories give students of counselling and psychotherapy a unique insight into what actually goes on in therapy.

What is counselling and how does it work?

"e;If you need one book that's crammed with clinically excellent, genuinely well informed and useful ideas for working with family relationships in all their permutations, this is undoubtedly it"e; - Professor Colin Feltham, Sheffield Hallam University "e;This is easy to read and has a clear layout.

This book is the ideal introduction to counselling and supporting children and young people.

This second edition provides an accessible and thorough overview of the practice of CBT within mental health care.

Are some therapies more effective than others?

This is the first book on counselling skills to look in detail at the practical interventions and tools used to establish the therapeutic relationship.

Now in its second edition, this book is established reading for any practitioner or trainee wishing to develop their own personal style of working.

This practical book outlines the essential principles and practices of couple counselling.

Effective counselling is based on a strong working relationship between counsellor and client.

"e;I have worked in psychiatry as well as in private practice with suicidal people.

This new guide to finding a happier way of life draws on the ancient wisdom of the stoics to reveal lasting truths and proven strategies for enhanced wellbeing.

Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of symptoms associated with these conditions.

Sebastian Junger, the bestselling author of War and The Perfect Storm, takes a critical look at post-traumatic stress disorder and the many challenges today's returning veterans face in modern society.

Some children inherit "e;the family nose.

For the families of schizophrenics, fear, guilt, frustration, and despair can become part of daily life.

This brief book introduces the ways in which contemporary anthropology engages with the "e;psych"e; disciplines: psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.

This brief book introduces the ways in which contemporary anthropology engages with the "e;psych"e; disciplines: psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.

Psychoanalytic Conversations: From the Psychotherapeutic Hospital to the Couch offers fresh and engaging perspectives in psychoanalytic treatment and psychotherapy.

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures to define a modern city.

Where is God in the suffering of a mentally ill person?

The Art of Frenzy presents a masterful analysis of public madness from the Renaissance to the Industrial Age.

Although often depicted as aggressive and unpredictable in movies, people with schizophrenia are actually far more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators of it.

Aimed at school staff and other caregivers on the front lines of providing assistance without in-depth training or an understanding of how trauma manifests, this book offers a detailed approach to helping children who have experienced trauma.

In this book, a psychologist and a professor detail the history, psychology, and effects of this little-studied condition that has altered individuals and societies worldwide, arguing that the disorder deserves its own classification.

Introduces the topic of depression, especially as it relates to teens and young adults.

This sourcebook presents the history of sleep disorders, from restless legs to insomnia to night terrors, alongside emerging research, illustrations of sleep disorders in society, and treatments.

A comprehensive overview of opioid use throughout human history, current problems surrounding opioid abuse, and suggested approaches to solving these problems.

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive yet compact description of various forms of addiction, a disorder suffered by one in every 10 people in the United States.

This book explains why suicide can be alluring to a person aiming to stop his or her traumatic pain-whether its source is bullying, sexual assault, war combat, or other PTSD-invoking events-and details approaches that can prevent suicide.

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

Shape your way in the world and overcome any challenge!

You want to provide the best for your children, but sometimes you can't do it alone.

If you or a family member is suffering from depression, you may feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with this condition.

You don't know what to do.

What do dreams mean?

Bipolar is a condition that affects peoples' relationships with others as much as it affects their own mental state.

More and more people are being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which affects 2.

The clinical diagnosis of Asperger's can be intimidating for parents.

Life with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and - ultimately - very rewarding.

After graduation from Harvard, Mahala Bishop spent years in Washington working as a political assistant to Robert Kennedy and George McGovern.