Examining Identity and Development in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People
Explores the impressive body of rigorous empirical research on mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual people that has emerged over the past decade. The chapters in this book address a wide range of topics, including sexual behavior and identity, and the links between psychosocial processes and physical health.
Building Commitment, Cooperation, Communication, and Community in Relationships
Introducing the Couple Power Therapy model, in which partners co-create a unified vision for their relationship, the authors use a series of sequential tasks to teach the partners how to transcend their individual identities to nurture ""the couple as entity."" With exercises and illustrative case studies, this is a helpful resource for ......
Provides a model for the important role that psychologists can play in ensuring that end-of-life care balances physical care with psychosocial and spiritual care, and deals with the psychological and interpersonal issues that arise. This volume brings multiple perspectives to bear on the topic and lays out a blueprint for future research and care.
Practical Guidance on Work Performance and Technology
A helpful resource for industrial - organizational psychologists and others working to make teams more effective through technology. Leaders in science and industry explore the state-of-the-art in technology and teamwork. They provide the reader with a review of the most prevalent tools and how to apply them in a number of industries.
Brings together highly experienced reviewers who explain what a good scholarly review should do. They share their experiences, and take the reader step-by-step through the review process. Stressing the importance of constructive criticism, they discuss how to review various types of journal articles, book chapters, grants, and contract proposals.
A compendium of original contributions that focus on developments and applications for the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI - 2), a widely researched and broadly used personality assessment instrument. Specifically geared for clinicians and graduate students, this volume is illustrated with case examples and chapter highlights.
Featuring Females analyzes the portrayals of women in a variety of outlets including reality television shows, films, print and electronic news programming, magazines, video games, and commercial advertising. And how aging, race/ethnicity, body image, gender roles, sexual orientation and relationships, and violence are treated in the media.
A comprehensive, concise, resource outlining the legal obligations and responsibilities of mental health professionals. It addresses a range of legal topics, including licensing; privacy of professional information; practice laws related to families, juveniles, civil matters, and criminal matters; and limitations on and liability for practice.
Integrating Multicultural and Feminist Theories in the Classroom
Provides psychologists and educators with a foundation to create their own multicultural feminist pedagogy. The volume challenges them with self reflection and thought-provoking questions.
