Organized around extended case illustrations-and grounded in cutting-edge theory and research-this highly regarded book shows how an attachment perspective can inform psychotherapeutic practice with patients of all ages. Karl Heinz Brisch explores the links between early experiences of separation, loss, and trauma and a range of psychological, ......
A near-death experience (NDE) is a phenomenon wherebypowerful physical and emotional sensations and visions areexperienced by someone who is either close to death or has been declared clinically dead.This is an accessible guide to the theory and evidenceunderlying the phenomenon of NDEs. With contributions fromleading international experts in the ......
Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems who are referred to mental health services for assessment often have undiagnosed mild learning disabilities, and this guide is written for clinicians involved in making such assessments.It provides full guidance on common developmental disorders and their assessment, focusing on mild ......
Drugs, Electroshock, and the Psychopharmaceutical Complex
Documents how psychiatric drugs and electroshock disable the brain. The author presents the scientific information on potential brain dysfunction and dangerous behavioral abnormalities produced by the most widely used drugs including Prozac, Xanax, Halcion, Ritalin, and lithium.
Psychiatry has lagged behind many clinical specialties in recognizing the importance of narrative for understanding and effectively treating disease. With this book, Bradley Lewis makes the challenging and compelling case that psychiatrists need to promote the significance of narrative in their practice as well.Narrative already holds a prominent ......
In this classic volume, Kaufman synthesizes object relations theory, interpersonal theory, and, in particular, Silvan Tompkins's affect theory, to provide a powerful and multidimensional view of shame. Using his own clinical experience, he illustrates the application of affect theory to general classes of shame-based syndromes including ......
An Essential Guide to the Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health
The role of nutrition is fundamental to human health and well-being. It is, however, often overlooked when treating people with mental health problems. This handbook explains the science behind nutrition and its effects on mental health.
A Forensic Psychiatrist Illuminates the Darker Side of Human Behavior
Mental health professionals will find this updated version essential reading with its engrossing narrative, graphic case studies and powerfully compelling conclusions. Thickly populated with psychopaths, serial killers, rapists, and all manner of evildoers, it is a fascinating exploration of deviancy.
Presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. This book provides guidelines for collaborative assessment and case formulation that enable the clinicians to build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish reasonable goals, and tailor treatment to each client's needs.
