Because of the complexity of their lives, adolescents have difficulty describing their feelings and identifying source of stressors. This book describes their behavioral difficulties, family conflicts, and academic problems. It helps them find ways to reduce the tension with their parents and addresses some of the problems they have at school.
Demonstrates a client-focused approach to psychotherapy. This book describes a 33-year-old man whose substance use and marital infidelity have resulted in problems with his relationships and career.
Discusses and illustrates the behavioral approach to treating clients with gambling problems. This work includes handouts and homework emphasizing self-monitoring and motivation to change. It highlights the adaptability of this approach for a variety of individuals with gambling problems.
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.
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.
Reflects on what is promising in working with the suicidal adolescent and provides information relevant to theory, practice, and intervention. This volume provides empirically based findings that can be easily translated for practical use by the clinician. It includes discussion of malpractice risk management, and an extensive list of references.
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.
