Family psychology

The Oxford Handbook of Parenting and Moral Development provides a collection of state-of-the-art theories and research on the role that parents play in moral development.

The papers in this volume bring together a cross-disciplinary mix of researchers--developmental psychologists, evolutionary biologists, economists, anthropologists, and sociologists--working on the common theme of investments in children.

This book presents Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) for trauma focused care, adopting a systemic and trauma orientated approach to aggressive and self destructive behaviours in young people.

Family Therapy, second edition, is a fully updated and essential textbook that provides students and practitioners with foundational concepts, theory, vocabulary, and skills to excel as a family therapist.

These companion volumes provide a "e;behind the scenes"e; look into the personal experiences of researchers in an effort to eliminate the lack of communication surrounding family research methodology.

Sacred Matters explores the multi-disciplinary literature about the role of religion in family life and provides new research and a new theory about ways various aspects of the sacred are helpful and harmful.

101 School Success Tools for Students With ADHD provides the materials and guidance necessary to assist teachers and parents as they empower students with ADHD to become successful learners.

We live in a self-centered world, despite the call from employers and thought leaders for more cooperation and compassion.

Empower yourself and the latest generation of girls with this collection of inspiring reflections from notable, highly accomplished women in politics, academia, athletics, the arts, and business, including Madeleine Albright, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more.

Based on the study of a large number of young people ranging in age from eleven to seventeen, Relationships in Adolescence, originally published in 1974, proposes a new model of adolescent development, described as the 'focal' model, which makes a valuable contribution to the greater understanding of adolescence for all who have contact with this age group.

Children are born into a social context that is not of their choosing.

Originally published in 1987 this book was designed to present the most recent research data on assessment of various aspects of marriage.

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Originally published in 1995 Positive Practice is for newcomers to the field of family therapy and systemic consultation including professionals from a variety of disciplines, such as psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, child care and protection, occupational therapy, paediatrics and general medical practice.

Rated one of the "e;Best ADHD Books of All Time"e; by Book Authority The ADHD Empowerment Guide is different from other parenting ADHD books because it helps parents identify and build upon their child's strengths and natural talents in order to develop a specific plan to unlock their child's potential.

This is the first ever introduction to Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Framework written specifically for undergraduate students.

Transforming Infant Wellbeing brings together science and policy to highlight the critical importance of the first 1001 days of infancy: the period from conception to the second birthday.

In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications - extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions.

Family Based Treatment for Restrictive Eating Disorders unpacks some of the most common dilemmas providers face in implementation of Family Based Treatment (FBT) across the spectrum of restrictive eating disorders.

Procreation, Parenthood, and Educational Rights explores important issues at the nexus of two burgeoning areas within moral and social philosophy: procreative ethics and parental rights.

This book describes an approach to short-term therapy with children and families that has been developed at a health maintenance organization, the Harvard Community Health Plan (HCHP).

Reinforce the relationship between healthy bodies and healthy relationships in families!

Now updated in its second edition, Handbook of Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of emerging issues that impact couple therapy.

The social contexts in which children develop have transformed over recent decades, but also over millennia.

Wenn die Liebe hinfälltIn eine Paartherapie kommen nicht nur rationale erwachsene Partner: innen, die miteinander ihre Probleme diskutieren und lösen.

In this age of accountability, and irrespective of whether they work in health-care settings or conventional mental health settings, all therapists will be increasingly expected to provide effective psychosocial treatment to individuals and families who face co-morbid medical conditions.

Exploring the role of spirituality in couple and family relationships, this successful text and practitioner guide illustrates ways to tap spiritual resources for coping, healing, and resilience.

This new text contains parts of Bornstein and Lamb's Developmental Science, 6th edition, along with new introductory material, providing a cutting edge and comprehensive overview of social and personality development.

This book presents international research findings showing that humans share moral concepts but, following development, different cultures become increasingly morally diverse.

Adolescent Violence in the Home examines a form of violence that has a profound impact on families but is often overlooked and frequently misunderstood: teen aggression and violence toward members of their family-especially parents.

A gifted education Legacy Award winner, Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children provides a humorous, engaging, and encouraging look at raising gifted children today.

This book shows new and experienced therapists how to use meaningful therapeutic material in art, stories and play to facilitate shifts in outlook and behavior.

Focusing on reproductive and sexual justice, this important book explores in detail both the challenges that trans people face when negotiating reproductive and sexual health in restrictive social contexts, and their agency in advocating for change.

Falling in Love is the first book to unlock the mysteries of how and why we fall in love.

This thorough and multidisciplinary overview of childrearing illustrates and stands on two foundational principles: that the importance of parenting is immense, and that it is undervalued.

Relational Treatment of Trauma: Stories of loss and hope is the culmination of over 35 years of psychotherapy with children and adults, many of whom have suffered the effects of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Clarifying misinterpretations of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory and offering a fresh perspective, this insightful book provides practical guidance for scholars on effectively teaching Bronfenbrenner's theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as applying it in research and practice.

Art therapy with infants, toddlers and their families is an exciting and developing area of practice.

The chapters in this volume were developed as a follow-up to the Summer Institute entitled "e;Continuity and Change: Family Structure and Process"e; conducted by the second Family Research Consortium.

The Routledge Handbook of Attachment: Theory provides a broadly based introduction to attachment theory and associated areas, written in an accessible style by experts from around the world.

Ethological attachment theory is a landmark of 20th century social and behavioral sciences theory and research.

This book provides readers with a compelling case for the inclusion of contextual therapy in comprehensive healthcare settings by presenting its applications to individual and family health across the lifespan.

How Qualitative Data Analysis Happens: Moving Beyond "e;Themes Emerged"e; (Volume 2), offers an in-depth look into how qualitative social science researchers studying a wide range of human experiences and dynamics approach their data analyses.

Originally published in 1974.

How can you help your children do well at school and beyond?

First published in 2000.

School Success for Kids With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders gives parents and teachers of students with Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, mood disorders, or other emotional and behavioral disorders the strategies they need to help these kids overcome their struggles and find success in school.

This book explores the meaning of love and intimacy from a variety of perspectives, specifically philosophical, psychological and cultural.