Children with conduct disorders are often incapable of understanding their own behavior, making this therapy very difficult. By using games and stories, this work allows young clients to self-disclose through metaphoric stories and within the boundaries of game play.
In this book, psychiatrists, speech, family and occupational therapists and neurodevelopment specialists present a range of behavioural and psychological strategies to help disorganised children improve concentration and performance in the classroom and deal with a variety of behaviour and social interaction difficulties. The authors also provide ......
Gillian White has been practising as a dietician since 1980 and is currently Acting Clinical Director of dietetics and nutrition at Nottingham City Hospital Trust. She also has a doctorate in philosophy. Gillian lives in a village in Derbyshire, UK.
Why do some areas have a higher prevalence of mental illness than others? How does the structure of a society affect its inhabitants' mental health? This remarkable book is the first to explore in detail the concept of social capital and its implications for mental health policy.Drawing on evidence from international research and fieldwork, the ......
Psychodrama is a unique and entertaining beginner's guide to this active form of group psychotherapy, in which individual life situations, fears, inhibitions and emotions are explored on stage in a safe, non-judgemental and stimulating environment.The authors, professional psychodramatists Zoran Djuric and Jasna Veljkovic, explain in user-friendly ......
Shira Richman is a behavior therapy consultant who attained her MA in psychology at New York University. She has worked extensively with children with autistic spectrum disorders, creating and supervising programs in applied behavior analysis.
The use of improvisation, jamming and the wisdom of rock music' as a model for creative thinking, leadership and change. FOR EVERYONE WISHING TO IMPROVE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS At last, a book that cuts through the jargon of leadership and personal development. It offers a real world source of inspiration and provocation in areas such as: ......
An anthology of the stories designed and illustrated for the student to accompany Mrs Ockleton`s Rainbow Kite and Other Tales - Teacher Resource Book: Thinking Through Literature isbn: 1904424422.
Through the various activities in this fully photocopiable book, teachers will have the opportunity to develop their students' many intelligences in relation to the use and understanding of English. In addition, the activities will develop students' thinking skills and creativity and improve exam performance. The activities use Eli Goldratt's ......
