Psyd: 139 books
The ACT Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Compassion
Tools for Fostering Psychological Flexibility
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is proven effective in the treatment of an array of disorders, including addiction, depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and more. Evidence shows that mindfulness and acceptance exercises help clients connect with the moment, uncover their true...
Don't Let Your Anxiety Run Your Life
Using the Science of Emotion Regulation and Mindfulness to Overcome Fear and Worry
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2016
Anxiety is an epidemic in our modern world. But studies now show there is a direct link between anxiety and how you respond to emotions. Don’t Let Your Anxiety Run Your Life provides a groundbreaking, step-by-step guide for managing the thoughts and feelings that cause anxiety, worry, fear, and...
But I Deserve This Chocolate!
The Fifty Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Most of us are really, really good at devising reasons to indulge in foods that derail our diets and healthy eating plans. Who among us hasn’t thought, “I had a stressful day, so I deserve this chocolate,” or, “Buttery popcorn would go so well with this movie!” When we view food as a reward,...
The User's Guide to the Human Mind
Why Our Brains Make Us Unhappy, Anxious, and Neurotic and What We Can Do about It
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Your mind is not built to make you happy; it’s built to help you survive. So far, it’s done a great job! But in the process, it may have developed some bad habits, like avoiding new experiences or scrounging around for problems where none exist. Is it any wonder that worry, bad moods, and self-critical...
Sitting Together
Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2014
This practical guide helps therapists from virtually any specialty or theoretical orientation choose and adapt mindfulness practices most likely to be effective with particular patients, while avoiding those that are contraindicated. The authors provide a wide range of meditations that build the core...
Growing Up Mindful
Essential Practices to Help Children, Teens, and Families Find Balance, Calm, and Resilience
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
The American Psychological Association’s 2014 survey on stress made an alarming discovery: America’s teens are now the most stressed-out age group in the country. Growing Up Mindful shows parents and professionals alike how to model and teach the skills of mindfulness that will empower our youth...
Counseling Cops
What Clinicians Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2013
Grounded in clinical research, extensive experience, and deep familiarity with police culture, this book offers highly practical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors. The authors vividly depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line-of-duty issues can...
Therapy in the Real World
Effective Treatments for Challenging Problems
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2013
Helping beginning and experienced therapists cope with the myriad challenges of working in agencies, clinics, hospitals, and private practice, this book distills the leading theories and best practices in the field. The authors provide a clear approach to engaging diverse clients and building rapport;...
by Mary C. Talaga, RPh, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple offers everything you need to know about the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders in easy-to-understand language.
This fully revised third edition offers updated DSM-V...
Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Second Edition
The Nuts and Bolts
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2015
Widely regarded as the definitive practitioner reference and teaching text, this book provides a complete introduction to doing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with 6- to 18-year-olds. The authors offer a blueprint for formulating cases and tailoring treatment to each child's or adolescent's unique...
Buddhist Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
A Clinician's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2015
This user-friendly guide to the basics of Buddhist psychology presents a roadmap specifically designed for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners. It explains central Buddhist concepts and how they can be applied to clinical work, and features numerous experiential exercises and meditations....
by John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
The Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists is the go-to resource for mental health clinicians looking for clear, reliable information about the treatment of mental health issues. Organized by disorder and, within each disorder, by medication, this book is designed to familiarize clinicians...
Healing From Violence
Latino Men's Journey to a New Masculinity
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2007
According to the 2000 Census, Latinos accounted for 12.5% of the US population, or 35.3 million residents-the fastest growing population in the United States. The influence of this large and growing demographic can be seen throughout every academic discipline in the numerous books, journals, and societies...
Parenting a Troubled Teen
Manage Conflict and Deal with Intense Emotions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Raising a teen is tough—especially when your teen has trouble regulating their emotions and lashes out. This groundbreaking book will give you the tools you need to stop unwittingly reinforcing your teen’s bad behavior, reduce conflicts, and get your teen on track with the things that really matter.
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