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.
Helping therapists bring about enduring change when treating clients with various anxiety disorders, this book combines expert guidance, exploration, and innovative clinical strategies. It identifies obstacles that frequently arise during the early, middle, and later stages of treatment and present a wide range of practical solutions.
Examines what is known about the nature and development of juvenile sexual offending, the consequences for both victims and perpetrators, and approaches to assessment, intervention, and relapse prevention. This book explores how juvenile offenders are dealt with in the mental health and criminal justice systems.
Examines how first impressions are formed; the psychological, biological, and evolutionary processes that underlie them; and their consequences for individuals and society. This book presents findings on what people infer about others from such cues as facial features, expressions, skin tones, physical movements, and the environmental context.
Presents the legal and clinical foundations of neuropsychology practice in criminal forensic cases. This book reviews the case law and constitutional principles and provides guidance for conducting assessments that address legal standards, such as competency to confess, competency to proceed, criminal responsibility, and sentencing concerns.
Giving students a grounding in clinical and experimental neuropsychology, this book offers coverage of brain localization, anatomy, and their links to cognitive function. Suitable for undergraduate or graduate use, it reflects the advances in the field - including developments in basic science, assessment, rehabilitation, and clinical research.
Presents a framework for understanding the processes by which peers shape each other's attitudes and behavior, and explores implications for intervention and prevention. This book features findings on such topics as how drug use, risky sexual behavior, and other deviant behaviors 'catch on' among certain peer groups or cliques.
Based on 20 years of experience with bipolar kids and their families, this book delivers strategies for reducing or eliminating problems with mania, depression, aggression, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms. It also emphasizes ways to maintain a positive atmosphere at home and to help these kids stay balanced, and focus on their achievements.
Explains integrated instruction and gives teachers the tools to make it a reality. This book includes planning advice, learning activities, assessment strategies, reproducibles, and resources, plus examples from actual classrooms.
