During therapy many people burst into tears as if they have found the only safe place to cry and come to terms with problems that disturb their peace of mind and undermine their physical health.
"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.
"e;This book's strengths are [Brenda Mallon's] clinical wisdom, experience and insights, and the practical, constructive, down-to-earth way in which she conveys these to her readers.
`A thought provoking and interesting book that will be of interest to nurses and others supporting patients' - Accident and Emergency Nursing`It is a relevant and timely book that will remind therapists of the importance of the telling of client's stories as an important component of the therapeutic process.
Drawing on many years' experience in practice, teaching and research, Mark Rivett and Eddy Street present philosophical, sociological and empirical views of family therapy.
"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.
Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker
Through a compilation of original articles, the Handbook of Jealousy offers an integrated portrait of the emerging areas of research into the nature of jealousy and a forum for discussing the implications of the findings for theories of emotional and socio-cognitive development.
Comic Relief: A Comprehensive Philosophy of Humor develops an inclusive theory that integrates psychological, aesthetic, and ethical issues relating to humor Offers an enlightening and accessible foray into the serious business of humor Reveals how standard theories of humor fail to explain its true nature and actually support traditional prejudices against humor as being antisocial, irrational, and foolish Argues that humor s benefits overlap significantly with those of philosophy Includes a foreword by Robert Mankoff, Cartoon Editor of The New Yorker
Neuroscientist Dean Burnett dives into the squishy science and bubbly feelings of what happiness meansThe pursuit of happiness is one of the most common and enduring quests of human life.
A triumphant story of a woman coming to terms with the loss of her mother and an inspiring, though haunting, testament to the endurance of the human spirit.
The sociology of emotions has recently undergone a renaissance, raising new questions for the social sciences: How should we define and study emotions?
The sociology of emotions has recently undergone a renaissance, raising new questions for the social sciences: How should we define and study emotions?
This study uses a simple model of information gathering to generate policy recommendations concerning education in Ontario, especially at the post-secondary level.
This book identifies the behaviors and attitudes reflective of excessive self-interest and self-centered people and provides a framework for reducing the negative effects that these individuals have on their family, friends, and colleagues.
Learn how managers have transformed their teams and companies into envied high-performance organizations in this guide to nurturing successful managers at your organization, informed by the author's 10-year study of applications of his High Performing Organization (HPO) Framework.
The information, guidance, and resources this book offers make it a valuable tool for anyone directly or indirectly affected by grief, particularly teens and young adults.
Written by a team of highly experienced and successful executive leadership consultants, this book offers 10 data-driven insights regarding leadership effectiveness, accompanied by practical and easy-to-implement recommendations that directly serve the development of leadership ability.
Written by two clinical psychologists with nearly a century of combined experience, this book explains how people who suffer from depression, anxiety, or undue anger can overcome these difficulties by allowing the normal process of grieving to occur.
This fascinating book illustrates how human behavior regarding money is triggered by emotion and powered by our psychic makeup, empowering readers to better understand their own behavior and decision making with money.
A new take on our bio-cultural evolution explores how the "e;inner theatre"e; of the brain and its "e;animal-human stages"e; are reflected in and shaped by the mirror of cinema.
An authoritative, comprehensive, and highly accessible assessment of the happiest and least happy countries and cities in the world, as well as of the happiest and least happy cities and states in the United States.
This thoughtful book brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion.
A team of interdisciplinary experts provides an up-to-date review of current theories, empirical research, and management strategies that will help organizations address workplace bullying through both prevention and intervention.
This timely guide explains how businesses can effectively integrate and coordinate career and succession planning programs to meet the personnel demands of the future.
A priceless resource for seasoned as well as first-time executives, this is the playbook that explains how to recruit better people and build stronger, more effective teams.
This book takes readers on a fascinating intellectual journey that showcases SHE-Q as the next great emerging intelligence-a force that can remake the world.
