"The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language. Well-known ...
With this memoir, Jamison, a psychiatrist and pioneer in the field of mood research, revealed her own struggle with manic-depressive, or bipolar, illness. Interspersing humorous descriptions of the strange logic that permeated her manic episodes with haunting recollections of the depressions that would follow, she chronicles her professional ...
High-priced security consultant Gavin De Becker advises movie stars and government agencies on "the prediction and management of violence." Here he provides his own experience-derived guide to the telltale signs of serious threat. Arguing that our own intuitive power to sense danger is diminished by the human propensity for denial, De Becker's ...
The text concentrates upon the professional and ethical issues that most affect the actual practice of counselling. The authors raise significant questions such as: how does the therapist's values and life experiences affect the therapeutic process? What are the rights and responsibilities of both the client and the helper? They then offer a ...
Look Me in the Eye" is the moving, darkly funny story of growing up with Aspergers at a time when the diagnosis simply didnt exist. A born storyteller, Robison takes readers inside the head of a boy who teachers and other adults regarded as defective. Its a strange, sly, indelible account; sometimes alien yet always deeply human.
From the recognized authority on manic-depressive illness, Kay Redfield Jamison, this study links the lives of celebrated artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Robert Schumann, and Lord Byron to the euphoric highs and crushing lows that are the textbook symptoms of manic-depression.
Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, "Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior, Twelfth Edition" attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The twelfth edition's hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration ...
The brain is capable of change and, when it is cared for, the results are amazing. "Making a Good Brain Great" offers the tools needed to optimize brain power and enrich one's health and life in the process. The principles and exercises in this book, based on years of cutting-edge neuroscience research and the experiences of thousands of people, ...
From the bestselling author of "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life" and "Making a Good Brain Great" comes a practical, prescriptive look at the most current natural ways to improve brain health and function.
With the insight and sensible, compassionate guidance which have distinguished her previous books A Right to Innocence and Divorcing a Parent, Engel addresses one of the biggest segments of the recovery audience--and one of its most pressing issues: the emotional abuse of women by those they work with, live with, and love.
Psychotherapists have long worked with children, young and old, of borderline mothers. In this work, Dr Lawson seeks to bring readers into the world of the borderline child. She describes four basic profiles: the Waif Mother, the Hermit Mother, the Queen Mother and the Witch. She shows how to love the Waif without rescuing her, to love the Hermit ...
This classic text, which opened up the field of death and dying for laymen and professionals alike, made it possible for countless people to cope with death. Dr. Kubler-Ross introduces her now famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
Dr. Harris's ground breaking book on interpersonal relationships was one of the first self-help books to hit the bestseller charts. Using conventions from Transactional Analysis, Harris explores the internal roles of Child, Adult, and Parent and how they help, and hinder, an individual's response to both themselves and to others.
Thrown headlong into the maze of contradictions and disparities that comprise America's mental health system when his son was declared mentally ill, Earley presents a remarkable piece of investigative journalism that demonstrates that America's jails have become mental health hospitals.
Written specifically for parents and teachers of ASD children, this resource is a comprehensive and accessible guide to autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other ASDs.
Known for its clear, straightforward writing style, comprehensive coverage, strong and current research-based approach, and excellent visuals and tables, this life-span development text offers a topical organization at the chapter level and a consistent chronological presentation within each chapter. Each chapter focuses on a domain of development ...
This text serves as a mid-level chronological introduction to developmental psychology covering prenatal development through to death. The book features a broad coverage of issues and a current and diverse research base. There is an emphasis on cultural and gender issues that introduce the student to the diversity of human behaviour across the ...
Thoroughly revised in accordance with DSM-IV, the second edition of this text is an overview of competing theories and current research, as well as an in-depth examination of the major disorders, thair causes and treatments. It focuses on cultural factors and has an integrative approach to treatment. In addition to the full integration of the DSM ...
Designed for students to learn the basic principles and applications of sport and exercise psychology. Using visuals and anecdotes, case studies and stories, the authors explain key concepts in the field and show how they apply to counselling, teaching, coaching and fitness instruction.
This is the only guide written specifically for the millions who suffer from 'soft' bipolar disorder. People with 'soft' bipolar disorder, also known as Bipolar II, have frequent episodes of depression along with anxiety, irritability, and restless sleep. "Why Am I Still Depressed?" helps you discover if you or someone you love may have a nonmanic ...
In a disturbing and revelatory exploration of the human capacity for evil, renowned psychologist Zimbardo examines how everyone is susceptible to the power of malevolence. He also offers hope and guidance, elucidating the importance of true heroism and disobedience.
This book studies the relationship between biological factors (mostly brain activity) and behaviour. It shows students how such aspects of brain physiology as neuro-transmission and neuroanatomy relate to "real" psychological topics such as language, sexual behaviour, drug addiction, depression, depression and schizophrenia. The fifth edition has ...
This text is a comprehensive introduction to psychology that promotes active earning via critical thinking activities, emphasis on psychology as an empirical study of human experience, SQ4R activities, and an array of pedagogical devices. It contains: a separate chapter on intelligence, increasing the cognitive coverage to 3 chapters; a single ...
This guide for business shows how to identify different personality types in the workplace using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The authors identify different working styles and suggest ways to communicate better.
Debbie Ford, a Workshop Facilitator at the Chopra Center for Well Being, lends a refreshing and helpful perspective to those going through divorce. Her guidebook offers exercises, meditations, and Seven Spiritual Laws to help readers get through this dark and difficult period of life.
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