28 Jul, 2011

A Dynamic Systems Approach to the Development of Cognition and Action (Cognitive Psychology) A Dynamic Systems Approach to the Development of Cognition and Action presents a comprehensive and detailed theory of early human development based on the principles of dynamic systems theory. Beginning with their own research in motor, perceptual, and cognitive development, Thelen and Smith raise fundamental questions about prevailing assumptions in the field. They propose a new theory of the development of cognition and action, unifying recent advances in dynamic systems theory with current…. Click Here to Read More
27 Jul, 2011

Tax Evasion: An Experimental Approach (European Monographs in Social Psychology) The aim of this book, first published in 1991, is not to examine the moral or economic rights and wrongs of the issue, but to introduce a fresh way of exploring this old but growing problem. Research into tax evasion has been bedevilled with measurement problems: the hidden economy has been well named. The key is to design experimental situations that engage the same psychological processes as their real-world counterparts. This has been achieved by embedding the declaration of taxes in simulated business games. A feature of the research is that it is cross-national (carried out in the Netherlands and the…. Click Here to Read More
24 Jul, 2011

Windows to Our Children: A Gestalt Therapy Approach to Children and Adolescents With over 300 pages of methods, materials, techniques for working with children and adolescents, transcripts, case examples and discussion, this book more than fills a void in the child therapy literature. Counselors and therapists, in schools, mental health centers and private practice embrace this book. It is the largest selling book on the subject in the world. List Price: $ 35.00 Price: $…. Click Here to Read More
23 Jul, 2011

Treating Post-Trauma Nightmares: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach Treating Post-Trauma Nightmares presents the only interdisciplinary treatment that brings together literature, theory, and techniques from sleep medicine and psychological perspectives: Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy (ERRT). This groundbreaking treatment specifically targets chronic nightmares experienced by trauma-exposed persons. An empirically based book, Treating Post-Trauma Nightmares discusses the nature and characteristics of trauma-related nightmares, and serves as a guide to clinicians treating patients with PTSD or other trauma- and sleep-related disorders. Davis explores and outlines the…. Click Here to Read More
13 Jul, 2011

The Psychology of Religion, Fourth Edition: An Empirical Approach Scholarly and comprehensive yet accessible, this state-of-the-science work is widely regarded as the definitive psychology of religion text. The authors synthesize classic and contemporary empirical research on numerous different religious groups. Coverage includes religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; links between religion and biology; the forms and meaning of religious experience; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to morality, coping, mental health, and psychopathology. Designed for optimal use in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, every chapter…. Click Here to Read More
9 Jul, 2011

by familymwr The Family Systems Approach To Marital Counselling Article by Tina Hanson Many married couples experience marital trouble that they don’t know how to tackle. In fact more adults seek counseling for marriage problems than there are persons seeking help with many frequent psychological difficulties such as anxiety and depression.Marriage is an important ingredient of a family’s life in our culture. Concerns and problems that a couple encounter and are not able to resolve independently frequently causes misery and breakup. The issues and misery the couple are experiencing is not only affecting themselves in a negative way, but also their family as well as the other people…. Click Here to Read More
1 Jul, 2011

Forensic Psychology: An Applied Approach No Synopsis Available List Price: 89.87 Price:…. Click Here to Read More
29 Jun, 2011

Psychology of Adjustment : An Applied Approach No Synopsis Available List Price: 143.4 Price:…. Click Here to Read More
28 Jun, 2011

Case Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy Top Offers Textbooks.com$ 89.32+ $ 0.00 shippingTextbooks.com$ 61.40+ $ 0.00 shippingTextbooks.com Marketplace$ 58.98+ $ 3.99 shippingGlyde$ 86.00+ $ 4.29 shippingBarnes & Noble.com$ 93.91+ $ 0.00…. Click Here to Read More
19 Jun, 2011

Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis: A Formulation-Based Approach Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis provides clinicians with a comprehensive cognitive model that can be applied to all patients with schizophrenia and related disorders in order to aid the development of a formulation that will incorporate all relevant factors. It illustrates the process of assessment, formulation and intervention and highlights potential difficulties arising from work with patients and how they can be overcome.Experienced clinicians write assuming no prior knowledge of the area, covering all of the topics of necessary importance including:* an introduction to cognitive theory and therapy* difficulties in…. Click Here to Read More
6 Jun, 2011

The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (Guides to Individualized Evidence-Based Treatment) This eagerly awaited book shows how skillful case formulation addresses a critical challenge in psychotherapy today: how to use empirically supported therapies (ESTs) in real-world clinical contexts. The author explains the basic theories of cognition, learning, and emotion that underlie available ESTs and shows how the theories also guide systematic case formulation. By crafting a sound formulation and continually refining and monitoring it as treatment progresses, the therapist can smoothly “shift theoretical gears” and weave together elements of different ESTs to meet the…. Click Here to Read More
5 Jun, 2011

Transpersonal Medicine: A New Approach to Healing Body-Mind-Spirit Transpersonal Medicine chronicles the pioneering efforts to apply a transpersonal orientation to the field of medicine. Broken into three parts, it reviews the underlying principles of transpersonal medicine. Part one focuses on ritual as a means of cross-personal empowerment. Part two is devoted to the personal ritual, the process of empowering one’s inner strengths and wisdoms. Part three is dedicated to direct experiences and issues involved in medicine. The book includes interviews with leading researchers in each field of topics. List Price: $ 24.95 Price: $…. Click Here to Read More