Addresses the many quandaries encountered by mental health professionals who practice in the field of reproductive medicine. This book sets the standard for psychologists who work with donors and recipients of gametes and embryos, gestational surrogates, intended parents, and children conceived through assisted reproduction.
Hypnosis has always captured the attention of some of the most creative thinkers in the field of psychology. Today, hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena are studied with neuroimaging techniques, and hypnosis has informed cognitive science in meaningful ways. This title is suitable for those interested in the theory and practice of clinical hypnosis.
The Internet is revolutionizing the way psychologists conduct behavioral research. This book goes beyond the basics to teach readers advanced methods for conducting behavioral research on the Internet. It is designed for researchers and advanced graduate students in the behavioral sciences seeking greater technical detail about research methods.
The Behavioral and Neurological Science of Discounting
Offers an overview of the behavioural science and neuroscience of our impulsive choices and their relation to delay discounting - the tendency to devalue temporally distant rewards or punishments, even though they may greatly outbalance the immediate benefit of our choices.
A comprehensive sourcebook of play interventions for preventing and resolving the common disorders of children aged 3-5 years old. It includes case illustrations to demonstrate interventions for mild to moderate behavior problems, insecurely-attached preschool children and children with posttraumatic issues.
Offers an exploration of field observations, theory construction and rigorous testing, and laboratory research to advance working models for a research paradigm on substance abuse and co-morbidity.
Biological Foundations, Psychological Factors, and Social Consequences
A work on methamphetamine ('crystal meth') for treatment providers and public health officials. It presents 'the big picture' on methamphetamine use in the US, including its biological, psychological, and societal effects. It provides insights and guidance to those working in clinical, research, and educational settings.
A Comprehensive Resource From Intake to Termination
Demonstrates that it is possible to honor clients' spiritual experience from the beginning to the end of the therapeutic process whether or not the therapist has a spiritual background. This book presents sample treatment plans that address various encounters with clients' spirituality.
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations for Mental Health Professionals
Psychologists and other mental health professionals rightfully experience significant anxiety regarding their duty to protect when working with potentially dangerous individuals who are at risk of harming others or themselves. This book discusses the legal and ethical foundations of the duty to protect and the duty to warn.
