This title was highly commended (Basis of Medicine category) in the BMA Awards 2005. It presents a highly practical account of communication for medical students, backed up with numerous case histories. In addition to the clinical interview, the book covers other aspects of communication including how to promote healthy behaviour and the need for ...
AIDS is not solely a medical issue: it also has profound implications for social and family relationships. This book addresses the issue of how AIDS and HIV affect the family. Its publication coincides with the United Nations Year of the Family.
AIDS has profound implications for social and family relationships, in addition to being a major health issue. This is a completely revised, updated edition of a text which addresses the issue of how AIDS and HIV affect the family. It draws material from international research and practice.
'The book is ideally organised so the trainee can dip in and out of its self-contained and well-organised chapters, according to their particular stage of training. I found this book to be useful from the moment I received it to review! I would firstly recommend this text to those who are simply exploring the idea of training to become a ...
A guide to the theory and practice of systemic HIV counselling that helps in identifying, assessing, and managing the psychological problems commonly associated with HIV infection. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
'This book will be of use to counsellors seeking to develop existing skills in school settings. The authors present clear descriptions of various counselling skills, and practical ideas around working with secondary aged pupils' - "Education Psychology in Practice".'Robert Bor and his colleagues have produced a book which will be of great value ...
'I would recommend "The Practitioner's Handbook" as a useful resource for therapists concerned with their professional development and the development of others' - "Therapy Today", February 2009. "The Practitioner's Handbook" is an essential guide to professional development in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling psychology. In a friendly ...
This book provides an authoritative and practical guide to the assessment, management, treatment and care of pilots and other professional groups within aviation; covering a range of relevant topics, for health and human resources practitioners working in the airline industry. Pilot mental health has, hitherto, been regarded as a specialist topic ...
Trainee therapists need to show practical competence through the production of client reports and case studies. Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a unique hands-on guide to this element of practical work. Using clinical examples to guide the reader, and a detailed analysis of case study and process report writing, it will show how to ...
The authors have produced a step-by-step guide to negotiating aninternal consultation; and they have comprehensively described their theoretical framework and the consultation work itself, based on their own application of systemic thinking.
Health care settings can differ greatly from other counselling environments, requiring newcomers to become familiar with new rituals, practices and cultures. This clear and comprehensive text shows trainees and qualified practitioners how to respond positively and with confidence to the diverse situations they might face in a variety of health ...
This book makes reference to all the main skin conditions - eczema, acne, vitiligo, psoriasis, dermatitis and alopecia amongst others - and makes extensive use of case studies and vignettes. It is this blend of theory and practical experience that is the hallmark of the book. All those concerned with dermatological problems will find something of ...
As air travel becomes more commonplace, an increasing number of people are exposed to stresses associated with it. Between 10 and 40 per cent of air travellers experience some kind of fear response. Fear of flying should not be lightly dismissed by health-care professionals as the effects can wreak havoc on people's personal and professional lives ...
This is a highly practical account of communication for medical students, backed up with numerous case histories. In addition to the clinical interview, the book covers other aspects of communication, including how to promote healthy behaviour and the need for the doctor to work as part of the health care team.
This covers every aspect of counselling for HIV and AIDS, including bereavement counselling for relatives of HIV infected patients. It has examples illusrating theory and practice of counselling and a medical chapter by two AIDS researchers - Dr Margaret Johnson and Dr Bertie Squire. This handbook clearly describes the theory and practice of ...
Fear of flying is a perennial problem among both passengers and airline crews and recent terrorist attacks have heightened the levels of anxiety when boarding a plane. In this volume, one of Britain's leading aviation psychologists, Robert Bor, examines passenger behaviour when faced with anxiety towards flying; the mental health of pilots; and ...
With lengthy waiting lists, reduced resources and demands for more clearly defined performance outcomes, more and more counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists are finding themselves under pressure to provide short-term treatment for their patients. In this book the authors argue that to work briefly counsellors need not just use a diluted ...
Health-care providers need counselling skills to be effective communicators, and to counsel their patients to prevent illness. This book provides a theoretical base and practical guidance for practitioners and students within the medical system. It covers the theory and practice of counselling.
'I would recommend "The Practitioner's Handbook" as a useful resource for therapists concerned with their professional development and the development of others' - "Therapy Today", February 2009. "The Practitioner's Handbook" is an essential guide to professional development in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling psychology. In a friendly ...
'Useful for the insights about introducing a new service into the general practice environment' - Family Practice Counselling practitioners in primary care settings have unique circumstances to contend with. This book offers practical guidance for managing the issues these counsellors face, exploring the complex dynamics of health care teams and ...
This guide, aimed at doctors, nurses, counsellors and other health-care professionals, includes extensive examples of counselling interventions and approaches. The book provides practical advice in difficult clinical situations, such as HIV antibody tests and antenatal clinic testing, which is presented in an easy-to-learn approach designed to be ...
'This book will be of interest to anyone who may be considering training for a career in counselling and psychotherapy...This text provides the reader with a considerable amount of information that may be used to select and hopefully successfully complete the right programme of study pertinent to their specific requirements. It maintains a good ...
Fear of flying is common, affecting up to 30% of the adult population. Overcome Your Fear of Flying, written by two psychologists and a pilot, looks at effective skills and techniques you can use to help reduce the anxiety commonly associated with flying.
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