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Complete Mental Health: The Go-to Guide for Clinicians and Patients

Complete Mental Health is a handy desk reference for the clinician, and an illuminating overview of common mental health problems for anyone.

John Ingram Walker takes the reader through causes,... (more)

The Compassionate Instinct: The Science of Human Goodness

Edited by Dacher Keltner, Jason Marsh

Leading scientists and science writers reflect on the life-changing, perspective-changing, new science of human goodness.

In these pages you will hear from Steven Pinker, who asks, Why is there... (more)

Clinical Pearls of Wisdom: 21 Leading Therapists Offer Their Key Insights

Edited by Michael Kerman

Pre-eminent psychotherapy clinicians offer advice on a variety of topics. This book collects the 'best of the best' in terms of leading therapists who are offering highlights from their years of... (more)

Changing Minds in Therapy: Emotion, Attachment, Trauma, and Neurobiology

by Margaret Wilkinson

There is an increasing clinical focus on how recent advances in research on neuroscience, attachment and trauma can be applied to treating patients with a history of early neglect and relational... (more)

Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life

by Dacher Keltner

In this startling study of human emotion, Dacher Keltner investigates an unanswered question of human evolution: If humans are hardwired to lead lives that are nasty, brutish, and short, why have we... (more)

Managing Vulnerability: The Underlying Dynamics of Systems of Care

by Tim Dartington

Clinicians, managers and researchers - as well as politicians and religious leaders - are worrying about a lack of compassion and humanity in the care of vulnerable people in society.

In this book... (more)

Understanding Repeated Self-Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach

by Digby Tantam, Nick Huband

Informative and insightful, this book explores the nature of self-injury and the experience of those who injure themselves. Covering psychological and physical aspects, the text draws on research,... (more)

Existential Perspectives on Supervision: Widening the Horizon of Psychotherapy and Counselling

by Emmy Van Deurzen, Sarah Young

Supervision is an essential part of counselling and psychotherapy practice. It is increasingly recognised as a tool for ensuring high professional standards. In an era of regulation and tightening... (more)

Containment in the Community: Supportive Frameworks for Thinking about Antisocial Behaviour and Mental Health

Edited by Alla Rubitel, David Reiss

This book is aimed at all practitioners working in healthcare and criminal justice community settings with individuals displaying antisocial, offending, and challenging behaviours, at times... (more)

Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health Nursing

by Phil Woods

Explores how nurses can enhance their skills, and improve their practice so that risk is assessed and managed safely and effectively. This book also explores issues including context and definitions... (more)

Spirituality in Clinical Practice: Theory and Practice of Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy: Second Edition

by Len Sperry

Psychotherapists are increasingly expected to incorporate the spiritual as well as the psychological dimension in their professional work. Therapists also are increasingly required to utilize... (more)

Counselling and Therapy Techniques: Theory and Practice

by Augustine Meier, Micheline Boivin

This is the first book on counselling skills to look in detail at the practical interventions and tools used to establish the therapeutic relationship. Step-by-step, the text teaches the reader... (more)

Integration in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Second Edition

by Phil Lapworth, Charlotte Sills

Now in its second edition, this book is established reading for any practitioner or trainee wishing to develop their own personal style of working. As well as examining contemporary integrative... (more)

Fostering Independence: Helping and Caring in Psychodynamic Therapies

by A.H. Brafman

In a series of papers, the author addresses the needs of students, patients, and practitioners of psychodynamic therapies. The work of these professionals with children and with adults is discussed... (more)

Practice-Building 2.0 for Mental Health Professionals: Strategies for Success in the Digital Age

by Tracy Todd

Building a private practice means relying on technology, including websites, blogs, e-newsletters and podcasts, this book presents the skills and strategies necessary to meet the demands of a... (more)

The Dao of Neuroscience: Combining Eastern and Western Principles for Optimal Therapeutic Change

by C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins

Neuroscientists have made huge advances in our understanding of the brain, and yet as scientists learn more, paradoxes arise. How does the braina material substancerelate to and produce nonmaterial... (more)

How to Talk with Family Caregivers About Cancer

by Ruth Cohn Bolletino

Cancer affects not only patients but their loved ones as well. This book responds to families questions and fears with compassion, guiding professionals on counselling caregivers and families, from... (more)

Crisis-Proof Your Practice: How to Survive and Thrive in an Uncertain Economy

by Lynn Grodzki

Dealing with recession and market swings, this book explains why psychotherapy practices are especially vulnerable and how to keep them viable. It offers steps for practices in trouble, guidelines on... (more)

State of the Art in Clinical Supervision

Edited by John R. Culbreth, Lori L. Brown

here have been many recent developments in the research, theory, and practice of supervision in counseling, but few reliable resources are available for practitioners seeking to expand their... (more)

Sex, Sexuality And Therapeutic Practice: A Manual for Therapists and Trainers

Edited by Catherine Butler, Elizabeth Shaw

Sexuality is an important area of client's lives, yet it is often neglected, both in the consulting room and in training. This book examines issues of sexuality in a positive and affirming light and... (more)

Researching, Reflecting and Writing About Work: Guidance on Training Course Assignments and Research for Psychotherapists and Counsellors

Edited by Fiona Gardner, Steven J. Coombs

A guide to the research skills and critical thinking required to complete a research project for professional learning courses in counselling and psychotherapy. Written at a level easily accessible... (more)

Personification: Using the Dialogical Self in Psychotherapy and Counselling

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