A Movement for Social Change and Personal Growth in the UK
Developing understanding about the recovery movement for social change and personal growth, including supporting evidence and application of the principles by workers and managers across the UK.
A Clinician's Guide to Psychology, Legislation, Politics, and Competency
Takes a look at the political and psychological possibilities and necessity for abortion counseling. This book tackles both sides of this issue to reach an understanding of what women face when they make this choice. It helps understand emotional and cognitive competencies of women and teenage girls facing the decision to terminate a pregnancy.
A Ready-to-Use Resource for Trauma, Adversity, and Culturally Informed,
This Treasure Box book is packed full of valuable resources from bestselling and award-winning author, trainer, organizational consultant, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Karen Treisman, and will show you how to weave a deep understanding of trauma and adversity into the daily practice and the whole fabric of your organization. This expert ......
A revealing account of a three-year therapy journey between a therapist and client, co-authored by them both. It sensitively presents the challenges that an adult survivor of childhood abuse had to overcome, and offers insight for therapists into how creative use of relational models of working paved the way for the client's healing.
A practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's 13 years' practical experience in supported employment and is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development. It emphasizes the central ......
Highlighting the therapeutic possibilities religion and spirituality can offer, this book shows mental health professionals how to deal sensitively with clients whose spirituality or religion is an important part of their lives. Useful for students and scholars, it offers an insight into the practice of psychotherapy.
Teaches counsellors how to think and act quickly when facing ethical dilemmas. This practical worktext addresses common ethical quagmires faced by counselling professionals. With 63 case examples, this must-have resource demonstrates step-by-step application of decision-making models to real life counseling scenarios.
Exploring the Theology, Philosophy, and Psychology of Play
Teismann embarks on a whirlwind ride through different aspects of play and how they relate to spirituality. Drawing on classical philosophers, memories of childhood, developmental science, poets, and his long career as a psychotherapist, he explores how the spirit of play informs our moral pursuits and spiritual yearnings.
You can't take a leap of faith without it. It lets you dream of a brighter future. And in a world worn down by political conflict, climate change, war, and other perils, many fear losing it. Pioneering psychologist William R. Miller takes a fresh look at hope and its transformative potential in this concise, compassionate book. He identifies 8 ......