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Published in 1992, the first edition of History of Psychotherapy is still considered the most comprehensive and authoritative resource on the subject. Building on the success of its predecessor, this new edition provides timely updates to reflect both the continuity and change in psychotherapy.

This is a drawing book for kids to help them get in touch with and learn to express their emotions. The book is divided up into different fun doodle activities such as `name your feelings', `what do you feel when', and `how does it feel when', to help readers start thinking about what they experience when they are feeling an emotion.

This book explains how humans process, retain, and learn from sensory information. Citing recent research and using new computational models and methodologies, cognitive experts describe how vision, memory, and attention interconnect to influence human information processing.

Maybe Days is a straightforward look at the issues of foster care, the questions that children ask, and the feelings that they confront. A primer for children going into foster care, the book also explains the responsibilities of everyone involved - parents, judges and social workers.

Amy Wenzel describes the main types of perinatal anxiety and the various ways in which they are expressed in women, as well as approaches for assessment and treatment.

The author¿s lively examination of the mind-body split moves from classical ideas all the way up through Western history to modern psychology and the intriguing findings of neuropsychology.

Although no single therapeutic model claims a majority of practitioners, the most frequently endorsed approach is integrative or eclectic therapy. In this book, the author presents and explores psychotherapy integration, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and future developments.

Hypnosis has always captured the attention of some of the most creative thinkers in the field of psychology. Today, hypnosis and hypnotic phenomena are studied with neuroimaging techniques, and hypnosis has informed cognitive science in meaningful ways. This title is suitable for those interested in the theory and practice of clinical hypnosis.

Presented by an interdisciplinary group of eminent thinkers and writers, this collection of essays offer their thoughts on how embracing creativity - tapping into the ""originality of everyday life"" - can lead to improved physical and mental health, to new ways of thinking, of experiencing the world and ourselves.

Covers various areas in a kid's life that AD/HD can affect: school (homework, test-taking, planning for projects, time management, making friends and proofreading); home (organizing, taking medication and doing things step-by-step); and behavior and emotion control/regulation (anger management, conflict resolution and learning from mistakes).

Anxiety can make everything seem unmanageable - from dealing with family and friends to managing schoolwork and extracurricular activities. This book helps teens take control of their anxious feelings by providing cognitive - behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety and to feel confident and empowered in the process.

An interactive self-help book that guides 6- to 12-year-old children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. This ""What to Do"" guidebook aims to empower children to work toward change.

Guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat a variety of habits. This interactive self-help book includes engaging examples, illustrations, and instructions that teach children a set of habit-busting strategies in the form of 'keys' to unlock the chains holding their habits in place.

Guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with sleep. This book tackles fears, busy brains, restless bodies, and overdependence on parents.

Forgiveness has been found to be a pivotal process in helping clients resolve anger over betrayals, relieve depression and anxiety, and restore peace of mind. For 30 years, the authors have pioneered these techniques, and here explain the process of forgiveness in psychotherapy in a way that can be applied by clinicians regardless of their theoretical orientation.

Ryan is scared to use the potty. He's afraid to have a poop because he's afraid it's going to hurt. When Ryan's parents take him to visit Dr Gold, she engages his imagination with the story of Bill the Coyote's messy house. She also shows him what happens inside the body, and explains how different foods make using the potty easy or hard.

Guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger. This interactive self-help book teaches children a set of "anger dousing" methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids.

What to Do When You Worry Too Much is a remarkable book penned by Dawn Huebner. Published in 2005 by the American Psychological Association, this book falls under the self-help genre and is a must-read for those who find themselves constantly worrying about the aspects of life. Dawn Huebner, a renowned psychologist, provides valuable insights and practical advice on how to handle and reduce excessive worrying. The book is filled with interactive elements and relatable scenarios, making it an engaging read. Published by the American Psychological Association, a highly esteemed publisher, the book holds credibility and is a testament to the quality of content. If you're looking for a guide to help you navigate through your worries, this book is the perfect companion. Written in English, it is accessible to a wide range of readers.

Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous and had bad dreams. Then he met someone who helped him talk about the terrible thing, and made him feel better.

This third edition of reflects changes in understanding of ADHD and in our approach to its treatment.. While the majority of what's written about ADHD emphasizes behaviors that bother adults, this book emphasises those aspects of ADHD that are troublesome to the children, trying to look at the world more from their point of view.