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.
What does it mean to be emotionally competent? What specific emotional capabilities are subsumed under this rubric, and how do they develop in the individual? This innovative book argues that emotional competence is demonstrated by self-efficacy in emotion-eliciting encounters, and identifies eight key emotional skills that support its ......
This book explores the development of emotional competence in school age children and young adolescents. Saarni examines the formation of eight key emotional skills and explores why and what happens when development is delayed.
This informative volume presents the first comprehensive review of research and theory on dual-process models of social information processing. Leading contributors review the basic assumptions of these approaches.
This text offers a guide to the communications legislation that defines the new media world. The book states what the law is today regarding telecommunications, and what important and vital problems remain.
This instructive manual presents a pragmatic and clinically proven approach to the prevention and treatment of undergraduate alcohol abuse. Including numerous reproductive handouts and assessment forms, the book takes readers step-by-step through conducting BASICS assessment and feedback sessions.
This volume presents a unique and powerful brief therapy approach that combines the best elements of the strategic and narrative traditions in family therapy.
This text uses concepts and tools to illuminate the processes by which individuals, groups and societies evolve and change in a systemic, self- sustaining manner, at times seemingly independent of external influence.
Covers both conceptual foundations and current treatment applications in experiential therapy, integrating the work of leading Gestalt, interpersonal, and process-oriented therapists. Presents approaches to treating depression, PTSD, and other problems, emphasizing the need to work with the client'
This engaging book presents a range of creative, time-effective approaches for helping clients build on their competencies and develop their own solutions.
