Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate damaging of one's own body tissue in the absence of any intent to die. This book provides answers to some key questions such as: How prevalent is NSSI? What is its history? Does it occur more frequently among youth? Among females? And, what influences its occurrence?
Offers guidance to social scientists regarding their ethical and legal responsibilities to respond appropriately to threats of harm that may arise during the course of data collection. This book examines the challenges of conducting research designed to responsibly gain a better understanding of the origins of serious health problems.
Research and Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies
Presents a comprehensive overview of research on intimate partner violence (IPV). This book covers a large range of topics, including theory, risk factors, health effects, surveillance, prevention, and intervention. It emphasizes understanding the development of IPV perpetration by itself and in the context of other risk factors.
Emphasizes the potential of prevention to promote positive development across the lifespan and to foster social justice. This text presents the theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and ethical foundations that inform a social justice vision of prevention.
Explores giftedness from early childhood through the elder years. Focusing on the practical implications of theoretical perspectives and empirical findings, this book examines prediction and measurement, diversity issues, and psychosocial factors as they relate to developing talent in different domains.
Acquaints readers with key genetic influences and dietary patterns. This book focuses primarily on psychological aspects of obesity such as teasing, body image, and co-morbidity with mental disorders as well as the psychosocial consequences for children, families and the larger society.
Dr Karen Zager demonstrates her approach to therapy with adolescent girls. Teenage girls are a complex population difficult to pigeonhole; however, one general fact is that this group usually does not feel that adults listen to them. Dr Zager therefore recommends listening as the key to working with teenage girls. Therapists must also respect what ......
Describes the most common complementary and alternative therapies. This book covers massage and acupressure, acupuncture, tai chi, yoga and pilates, exercise, music and aroma therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, progressive relaxation, meditation, and the use of imagery.
Guidance for Clinicians and Researchers on Stages and Dynamics of Change
Chronicles the rich history of group development research. This book provides a survey of modern theories of group development. It demonstrates the importance of group identity to the achievement of treatment goals through a series of vivid, real-life vignettes that illustrate the characteristic behavior of group members at each stage.
