Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the most recognized, researched, and practical methods for using play therapy with the increasing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and shows clincians how to integrate…

ISBN: 9780415890755

Published Feb 02, 2012 by Routledge

Widely adopted, this state-of-the-art text and clinical resource captures the breadth of current knowledge about substance abuse and its treatment. For each of the major evidence-based treatment approaches, a chapter on basic assumptions and theories is followed by a chapter on clinical…

ISBN: 9781462502578

Published Jan 25, 2012 by Guilford Press

Women today are more knowledgeable about sex than ever before – but many still struggle with sexual myths, self-doubt, and "embarrassing" questions. This trusted book has already helped many thousands of women understand how their bodies work and take charge of their sexuality. The authors are…

ISBN: 9781609184698

Published Jan 22, 2012 by Guilford Press

In order to provide comprehensive care to students with a wide variety of social and emotional challenges, close collaboration between psychiatrists and school-based mental health professionals is vital. This book provides practical information about psychiatric diagnoses and medications, as well…

ISBN: 9780415871020

Published Jan 19, 2012 by Routledge

This special issue is a tribute to Michael W. Eysenck, a distinguished pioneer in the field of cognition and emotion, and the founding editor of the Journal of Cognitive Psychology. It consists of a collection of theoretical as well as empirical papers by eminent scholars who have led the field of…

ISBN: 9781848727595

Published Jan 19, 2012 by Psychology Press

Filled with vivid clinical vignettes and step-by-step descriptions, this book demonstrates the nuts and bolts of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is expressly designed for – and proven effective with – clients with serious, multiple problems and a history of treatment failure. The book…

ISBN: 9781462502325

Published Jan 10, 2012 by Guilford Press

This book is the first on the craft of effective writing structured expressly for the psychologist-assessor. Author J. B. Allyn, a professional writer who specializes in psychology, combines reference book with tutorial. She blends information on the qualities that create a writer’s unique presence…

ISBN: 9780415891240

Published Jan 09, 2012 by Routledge

Widely adopted, this valued course text and practitioner guide has expanded the understanding of family normality and healthy functioning in our increasingly diverse society. The editor and contributors are at the forefront of research and clinical training. They describe the challenges facing…

ISBN: 9781462502554

Published Jan 05, 2012 by Guilford Press

From addictions treatment pioneer G. Alan Marlatt and associates, this is the authoritative work on harm reduction: its principles, strategies, and practical applications. Contributors review programs that have been developed and tested for a range of high-risk behaviors, including problem drinking…

ISBN: 9781462502561

Published Jan 05, 2012 by Guilford Press

Highly practical and clinician friendly, this book provides evidence-based tools for tailoring psychotherapy to the needs of clients with bulimia nervosa or Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS), including binge-eating disorder. It offers specific guidance for conducting thorough clinical…

ISBN: 9781462502585

Published Jan 02, 2012 by Guilford Press

Widely regarded as a premier clinical reference, this book provides state-of-the-science tools for conducting effective assessments and using the results to plan and monitor evidence-based interventions. Leading authorities present proven approaches to screening and assessment for specific…

ISBN: 9781462504497

Published Dec 21, 2011 by Guilford Press

What do you do when you run into a patient in a public place? How do you respond when a patient suddenly hugs you at the end of a session? Do you accept a gift that a patient brings to make up for causing you some inconvenience? Questions like these – which virtually all clinicians face at one time…

ISBN: 9781462504435

Published Dec 21, 2011 by Guilford Press

An indispensable resource for educators and autism specialists, this highly practical book shows how to include students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general education settings. Presented is a research-based, step-by-step process for assessing students at a range of skill levels,…

ISBN: 9781606239322

Published Dec 20, 2011 by Guilford Press

Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this Handbook provides a complete overview of art therapy, from theory and research to practical applications. Leading practitioners demonstrate the nuts and bolts of arts-based intervention with children, adults, families, couples, and groups…

ISBN: 9781609189754

Published Dec 20, 2011 by Guilford Press

This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or…

ISBN: 9781462502332

Published Dec 20, 2011 by Guilford Press

This practical manual is based on extensive research and the collaboration of hundreds of community-based therapists. It provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing Contingency Management (CM) – one of the most effective treatments for substance abuse – with adolescents and their caregivers.…

ISBN: 9781462502479

Published Dec 20, 2011 by Guilford Press

The Compassion Fatigue Workbook is a lifeline for any helping professional facing the physical and emotional exhaustion that can shadow work in the helping professions. Since 2001 the activities in this Workbook have helped thousands of helpers in the fields of healthcare, community mental health,…

ISBN: 9780415897907

Published Dec 19, 2011 by Routledge

Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students’ alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions for how to address this critical issue on…

ISBN: 9781606239957

Published Dec 19, 2011 by Guilford Press

Leading psychiatrist/researcher Jesse Wright and his daughter Laura McCray, a family physician, have seen thousands of depressed patients in their practices – and have learned that a range of different treatments work. Infused with warmth, optimism, and clinical know-how, this book presents simple…

ISBN: 9781606239193

Published Dec 19, 2011 by Guilford Press

Presenting an innovative framework for tailoring cognitive-behavioral interventions to each client's needs, this accessible book is packed with practical pointers and sample dialogues. Step-by-step, the authors show how to collaborate with clients to develop and test conceptualizations that…

ISBN: 9781462504480

Published Dec 19, 2011 by Guilford Press

This widely used book is packed with indispensable tools for treating the most common clinical problems encountered in outpatient mental health practice. Chapters provide basic information on depression and the six major anxiety disorders; step-by-step instructions for evidence-based assessment and…

ISBN: 9781609186494

Published Dec 15, 2011 by Guilford Press

This informative clinical resource and text presents Froma Walsh's family resilience framework for intervention and prevention with clients dealing with adversity. Drawing on extensive research and clinical experience, the author describes key processes in resilience for practitioners to target and…

ISBN: 9781462503315

Published Dec 15, 2011 by Guilford Press

Written by two leading experts in the field, this welcome third edition of Children in Difficulty: A guide to understanding and helping discusses some of the most common, yet incapacitating, difficulties that are frequently encountered by young children and adolescents. This includes such topics as…

ISBN: 9780415672634

Published Dec 14, 2011 by Routledge

The military imposes unique and often severe challenges to couples, which clinicians – particularly the growing numbers of civilian clinicians who see military couples – often struggle to address. These problems are only compounded by misunderstandings and misconceptions about what it means to be…

ISBN: 9780415887304

Published Dec 13, 2011 by Routledge

The first edition of Addictions established itself as a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. This authoritative new edition builds on the success of the previous book, incorporating advances in research and practice over the last ten years. The book includes material on: the…

ISBN: 9780415583008

Published Dec 01, 2011 by Psychology Press

A complete, thorough, and pragmatic guide to clinical assessment, this authoritative book meets a key need for both students and practitioners. The authors describe how to construct a "moving picture" of each patient by integrating data from a variety of sources. Included are detailed, systematic…

ISBN: 9781609186500

Published Dec 01, 2011 by Guilford Press

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have…

ISBN: 9780415510936

Published Nov 28, 2011 by Routledge

Meeting a key need for teachers, this book provides practical, data-based tools for helping students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) succeed in the classroom. The authors combine instructional expertise with extensive knowledge about the nature and treatment of ADHD. Coverage…

ISBN: 9781609189792

Published Nov 15, 2011 by Guilford Press

Motivational interviewing (MI) offers powerful tools for helping social work clients draw on their strengths to make desired changes in their lives. This reader-friendly book introduces practitioners and students to MI and demonstrates how to integrate this evidence-based method into direct…

ISBN: 9781609189693

Published Nov 13, 2011 by Guilford Press

This practical volume covers the full range of effective treatments for PTSD and discusses their implementation with service members and veterans. From conducting a thorough assessment to choosing an appropriate psychosocial or pharmacological treatment, the expert editors and contributors clearly…

ISBN: 9781609186357

Published Nov 10, 2011 by Guilford Press