This classic work provides a richly textured overview of the "whys" and "hows" of brief therapy. The authors identify the central features of effective, time-limited interventions for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Taking a developmental approach to treatment, they explain how brief therapy can help at different times in a patient's life, as changes and transitions bring on new stresses and challenges. A practical framework is provided for selecting and screening patients, rapidly finding a focus for clinical work, and making optimal use of available time. Case examples and extensive transcripts are included to illustrate the use of strategies and techniques drawn from many different psychotherapy perspectives. Throughout, the focus is on creative and efficient ways to help patients build on existing strengths and make desired changes in their interactions with others.

Theory and Practice of Brief Therapy.

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Budman, Simon H. & Gurman, A. S.

Mental Health

Guilford Press

Book by William J. Severin and James W. Tankard

Communication Theories

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Severin, W.J.

Management & Leadership

The Sociology of Economic Life: Theory and Practice

Examines both the ideas and practical experiences which have influenced present-day conceptions of how a socialist economy should be organized and managed.

Politics & Social Sciences

Bottomore, Tom

Social Sciences

Bringing the reader up to date on current research and theory, this volume presents an ambitious overview of the various psychological approaches to understanding and treating depression. Part I explores the major distinctions among all types of depression, including discussion of seasonal affective disorder, postnatal depression, and depression in children.  A chapter on epidemiology covers issues of prevalence, relapse, long-term outcome, and chronic depression.  In addition, the relationship between depression and the personality disorders is examined in detail.

Depression

Paul A Gilbert

Programmed Practice for Agoraphobia: Clients' Manual

Andrew M. Mathews

Michael G. Gelder

Derek W. Johnston

Metaphors of Family Systems Theory: Toward New Constructions

This work probes the language of family systems therapy, demonstrating how metaphors shape our understanding both of families themselves and of the goals and processes of therapy. The author shows how a deeper understanding of standard theoretical metaphors and the development of alternatives can help clinicians and students identify hidden assumptions, incorporate perspectives that may otherwise be overlooked, and forge creative meanings in clinical practice.

Metaphors Of Family Systems Theory

Medical Books

Rosenblatt

Psychology

This important volume provides a scholarly overview of the status of ADHD and related conditions, and offers practical treatment guidelines for the clinician. The first three chapters lay the groundwork for the authors' approach and introduce the reader to the issues surrounding ADHD, what is under

Cognitive-behavioral therapy with ADHD children: Child, family, and school interventions

Braswell, Lauren

Children's Health

A straightforward introduction for therapists, this video addresses fundamental questions about the nature of borderline personality disorder (BPD), its causes, and how it can effectively be treated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Linehan begins by presenting clinically relevant features of BPD and describing the underlying causes of the disorder, with an emphasis on biosocial factors. Segments of actual therapy sessions illustrate the emotional dysregulation that characterizes BPD and the intense distress that sufferers experience. Dr. Linehan discusses the development of DBT, which arose out of her realization that traditional treatments were not working with this client population, and clearly lays out its concepts and principles.  In an especially compelling feature, the video includes live interview sessions between Dr. Linehan and Allen J. Frances, Chairman of the DSM-IV Task Force. In these probing dialogues, Dr. Frances asks Dr. Linehan the nuts-and-bolts questions all clinicians want answered about how DBT works and what its advantages are over other therapies.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: The Dialectical Approach

Marsha Linehan

Accessibly written and easy to use, this comprehensive book covers everything professionals and students need to know about DSM-IV. Following the same format as DSM-IV, the text presents every diagnosis. For each it includes case examples, a detailed analysis of each case, and a clear explanation of how to arrive at the diagnosis and how to rule out other possibilities. Essential for all mental health practitioners studying for their licensing exams, this hands-on resource will be valued by psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, marriage and family counselors, social workers, and anyone who needs to know about DSM-IV.

DSM-IV Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis

MORRISON, JAMES

Psychology & Counseling

On Being A Psychotherapist

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Goldberg, Carl

Professionals & Academics

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