Founded in 1973, Guilford Press has built an international reputation as a publisher of books in mental health, education, geography, and research methods. We pride ourselves on teaming up with authors who are recognized experts, and who translate their knowledge into vital, needed resources for practitioners, academics, and general readers. Our dedicated editorial professionals work closely on each title to produce high-quality content that readers can rely on.
Presenting the most recent advances in play therapy, including evidence-based approaches, this current volume is clinically oriented and features numerous case examples. Its coverage includes interventions that are effective with specific groups (e.g homeless children).
Analyzes what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. This book reviews knowledge about developmental disabilities such as: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and, effective educational and clinical practices.
Reviews knowledge on the self-conscious emotions and their role in psychological and social functioning. This volume analyses the subject from multiple levels, ranging from basic brain mechanisms to complex social processes. It addresses neural and evolutionary mechanisms, developmental processes, and cultural differences and similarities.
Now in a revised and updated second edition, this highly practical guide provides innovative strategies for resolving academic and behavioral difficulties by enlisting the strengths and resources of students, parents, and teachers. Extensive new case material illustrates the authors' creative approach to building solutions and 'busting problems' ......
Presents practical guidelines for effective clinical intervention in the immediate, intermediate, and long-term aftermath of large-scale traumatic events. This book includes lessons learned from a variety of mass traumas and natural disasters. It reviews strategies for helping specific victim and survivor populations.
Meeting a crucial need, this book provides clear recommendations for authentic developmental assessment of children from infancy to age 6, including those with developmental delays and disabilities. It describes principles and strategies for collecting information about children's everyday activities in the home, preschool, and community, which ......
Preschoolers are passionate about learning, and a high-quality preschool program offers rich learning experiences in the areas of language and literacy. This book gives teachers and other professionals fresh ideas, inspiration, and practical tools for integrating age-appropriate literacy instruction into the preschool curriculum.
Grounded in a comprehensive model of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and related disorders, this book provides a multidisciplinary framework for assessment and treatment. It presents the knowledge on the neurobehavioral underpinnings of TS, its clinical presentation, and how to distinguish it from frequently encountered co-occurring disorders.
Presents a self-help program based on methods clinically proven to reduce the recurrence of depression. Revealing the hidden psychological mechanisms that cause chronic unhappiness, this book guides readers through a series of exercises designed to break the mental habits that lead to despair.
