Expanding Frontiers of Neonatal Care
Explore the fragile world of premature babies, their families, and caregivers. Written by an international team of experts, this book blends cutting-edge research with practical strategies, offering an accessible resource for students, educators, and professionals.
This essential guide to the youth transgender crisis argues social contagion is a key factor in the upsurge. It exposes the perils of medicalization—from puberty blockers to hormones—and offers a vital psychotherapeutic path for families.
Relocating self-construction to social and political psychology, these essays explore the postcolonial condition. This is the catalyst for inquiries into collective traumas, new narratives, and the double consciousness of writers living at home and as migrants.
Drawing from Memories
This book explores drawing from memory, synthesizing representation, memory, space, and creativity. For both scientific and artistic readers, it reveals drawing as a transformative act of invention, opening new perspectives on perception and creative expression.
Metacognition is “thinking about thinking.” In this book, 33 scholars offer techniques and strategies to develop it. Eighteen chapters explore its role in children’s learning, diverse students, the arts, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and as a bridge to the deaf.
Unifying the Field of Psychosexual Therapy
This groundbreaking book gathers insights on psychosexual therapy from leading experts. What distinguishes this volume is its dedication to diversity, offering a rich mosaic of perspectives on the psychological, cultural, and ethical dimensions of sex therapy. An essential read.
In a series of judgments, an error in one is passed to the next because each judgment acts as a reference point for its successor. This book explores this phenomenon, known as ‘absolute identification,’ and the biases that result. A key text for psychologists studying judgment.
The General Theory of Behaviour
Discover the revolutionary Law of Equilibrium unifying the science of mind. This single principle—our drive for safety and stability—explains motivation, emotion, and addiction with a stunning 97.4% predictive accuracy.
The Carer’s Role in Recovery
After a disabling stroke left Karin Cox dependent on full-time care, she and her husband investigated the world of social care. This book combines their experiences with wider research to highlight their belief that person-centred care is fundamental to recovery.
The Art and Science of Psychotherapy
This book offers therapists and counsellors fifty crucial themes for renewing their work. From a Psychosynthesis perspective, it provides practical directions to tackle trauma, explore the inner world, and help clients find their own centre, even in the roughest times.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps patients reclaim their quality of life. This portable book summarises the practical application of CBT, helping dental practitioners use it to treat patient issues like dental fears, orofacial pain, and other psychosomatic disorders.
Counterterrorism and Public Diplomacy
This book presents an innovative approach to counterterrorism. It shows how to prevent recruitment by engaging vulnerable groups and changing how they think and act, offering a new strategic and tactical perspective for state and non-state actors.
R.D. Laing and the Politics of Truth
This collection of essays appraises R.D. Laing’s life, work, brilliance, and frailties. Contributions from colleagues, friends, and clients confirm the enduring relevance of this original, critical voice. This inspiring book will challenge you to rethink your assumptions.
Success is deeply intertwined with psychology. This book explores the power of mindset, emotional intelligence, and resilience, offering practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Build the mental frameworks necessary to thrive and unlock your full potential.
Why do some people get sick while others stay healthy? In an era of stress, this book reveals the answer. Referencing cancer, it uncovers the impact of negative emotions on your body and the psychological profiles of those vulnerable to illness and those who remain resilient.
Mindreading in the Classroom
This book explores how educators can teach young people to understand the minds of others, helping them navigate identity and relationships. Based on cutting-edge social neuroscience, it translates research into practical, culturally-informed strategies for educational practice.
Psychology in Cultures and Contexts
This book challenges the universal claims of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) Psychology. It explores how indigenous roots and cultural contexts modify psychological processes, and how this understanding can enhance societal development and wellbeing.
A Theoretical and Practical Guide to the Creative World
What unites all forms of creativity? This book defines it as an openness to the world where time is suspended, allowing us to find solutions. It discusses known concepts, introduces innovative models, and is written for scholars, professionals, and any curious reader.
The Making of a Jungian Analyst
In the crucible of training analysis, a woman confronts her own shadows to become a Jungian analyst. Guided by a tough supervising analyst—a Holocaust survivor—and a flood of dreams, she discovers the guiding force of the Self in the second half of life.
Near-death experiences, mystical states, and lucid dreaming have long been dismissed as dysfunctional phenomena. This book presents a transdisciplinary scientific approach, revealing them as meaningful states with potential for healing, Self-knowledge, and spiritual development.