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 understand the self in relation to others, and what happens when that system breaks down? This volume brings together leading scholars to explore personality functioning (PF), the core construct underlying the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders and the ICD-11 framework. Although PF has deep roots in psychiatric ......
From leading treatment developers, this book presents an empirically supported 8-week mindfulness program specifically designed for people with psychosis. The authors explain how mindfulness for psychosis groups can safely and effectively help participants transform their relationship to distressing voices, images, thoughts, and beliefs; cultivate ......
Written for clinicians of any orientation, this practical guide provides concrete skills and communication strategies to address racism, stigma, and systemic barriers in behavioral health. The Antiracist Multicultural Orientation (AMCO) framework equips therapists and counselors with needed tools to move beyond awareness toward meaningful, ......
Supporting responsiveness and adaptation in volatile times, developmental evaluation (DE) has transitioned from being a niche option to a widely used, mainstream approach, making the significantly revised second edition of this groundbreaking book especially needed. The new ADAPT organizing framework provides key guidance for conducting Agile, ......
Patients with pathological narcissism present many challenges to psychotherapists. Integrating empirical research with clinical experience, this book describes treatment principles for promoting change with patients with pathological narcissism, addressing common challenges, and transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth. Written for ......
You're bad. Unlovable. You want to hide. Over decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness expert, Christopher Germer has learned how truly devastating shame can be. But Dr. Germer has also developed a powerful approach to healing. This wise, encouraging book guides the reader to understand how shame constricts their life and take concrete ......
It's impossible to avoid pain in life--but why not add joy? For anyone interested in living more fully and freely, Gijs Jansen distills the essence of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in this compassionate, witty guide. Practical tools, relatable stories, and clear exercises teach readers proven ways to handle painful emotions and loosen ......
Bringing together leading international experts, this volume synthesizes current knowledge on body image--its dimensions (both positive and negative); biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences; varied expressions and outcomes; and exemplary prevention and intervention programs. Fifty-eight concise chapters, concluding with ......
Now in a revised and updated second edition, this established teacher guide and course text explains the building blocks of explicit writing instruction for young learners. The authors provide science-based methods for teaching foundational skills in handwriting, spelling, sentence writing, and composition, along with effective strategies to ......
