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Key Insights into Basic Mechanisms of Mental Activity
Par Otto Buxbaum. 2016
A more nuanced perspective on cognition, behavior,personality, and pathology. Mind/brain. It is explained that mental activity is not possible…
withoutconcepts/memory structures that exist in the brain and result from perceptuallearning. Core mental activities including thinking, reasoning, and judgmentare described as components of self-regulation and in terms of interactingneural systems. This framework also leads to a more specific and lessstigmatizing system for classifying and diagnosing mental illnesses. This concise volume: Introduces the S-O-R (stimulus-organism-response) model of mental activity. Recasts mental processes as neuro-mental processes. Provides empirical evidence for the neural basis for judgments. Addresses ongoing mind/brain questions such as whether thinking is unconscious. Key Insights into Basic of Mental Activity will interest scientists doingresearch in psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, human biology/anthropology,linguistics, and neuroscience. Professors, lecturers, and instructors will findit important as a class text in these fields. And the book's clinicalimplications make it useful to practitioners of psychology, psychiatry, andpsychotherapy.Depathologizing Psychopathology
Par Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Drucker Wasserman. 2016
This brief, accessible treatise harnesses the neurophysiological processes of learning to create an innovative and powerful approach to therapy. It…
sets out a non-pathologizing alternative not only to the current medicalized conception of diagnosis and treatment but also to the labeling of relatively normal reactions to stressors and upsets as illnesses. Rooted in the neurobiology of human learning, the book's approach to treatment, Neuro-Cognitive Learning Therapy, characterizes maladaptive behavior patterns as learned responses to upsetting conditions--processes which can be unlearned. In addition, the coverage includes a clinical teaching guide for bringing NCLT theoryand methods into the training curriculum. This groundbreaking volume: Proposes a non-stigmatizinglearning model for therapy, Neuro-Cognitive Learning Therapy. Introduces the concept of the connectome and explains its criticalrole in mental health and illness. Differentiates between theunconscious and automaticity in cognition and behavior. Addresses theapplicability of NCLT to biologically-based mental disorders. Offers case studies illustrating NCLT in contrast with commonly-used approaches. Includes a chapter-by-chapter clinical teaching guide with therapeutic principles and discussion questions. Provides a comprehensivetherapeutic framework for practitioners of all orientations. Depathologizing Psychopathology gives neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and child and school psychologists new ways of thinking about mental illness and learning about learning for a bold new step in the evolution of mind/brain knowledge.Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
Par Alexander Batthyány. 2016
This landmark volume introduces the new series ofproceedings from the Viktor Frankl Institute, dedicated to preserving the past,disseminating the present,…
and anticipating the future of Franklian existentialpsychology and psychotherapy, i. e. logotherapy and existentialanalysis . Wide-rangingcontents keep readers abreast of current ideas, findings, and developments inthe field while also presenting rarely-seen selections from Frankl's work. Established contributors report on new applications of existential therapies inspecific (OCD, cancer, end-of-life issues) and universal (the search formeaning) contexts as well as intriguing possibilities for opening up dialogue withother schools of psychology. And this initial offering establishes the tenor ofthe series by presenting varied materials across the field, including: Archival and unpublished articles and lectures by Frankl. Peer-reviewed studies on logotherapy process, measures, and research. New case studies using logotherapy and existential analysis in diverse settings. Papers advocating cross-disciplinary collaboration. Philosophical applications of existential psychology. Critical reviews of logotherapy-related books. Volume 1 of Logotherapyand Existential Analysis willattract a wide audience, including psychologists (clinical, social,personality, positive), psychotherapists of different schools, psychiatrists inprivate practice, and researchers in these fields. Practitioners in counseling,pastoral psychology, coaching, and medical care will also welcome this newsource of ideas and inspiration.Interventions in Learning Disabilities
Par Rachel Schiff, R. Malatesha Joshi. 2016
This book reviews systematic training programs that are designed to enhance the language, reading, literacy and cognitive skills of individuals…
with Learning Disabilities in various disciplines. Most titles on Learning Disabilities intervention often focus on the linguistic area of the disability, while there are many more areas of difficulty. Students with learning disabilities struggle with such as math, cognitive abilities, and organizational skills. Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, this book encompasses a wide variety of remedial treatments and therapies developed by expert researchers and scholars in the Learning Disabilities area.Positive Psychology as Social Change
Par Robert Biswas-Diener. 2010
In recent times there has been growing interest in positive psychology as evidenced by the swell in positive psychology graduate…
programs, undergraduate courses, journals related to the topic, popular book titles on the topic and scholarly publications. Within the positive psychology community there has been an increased emphasis on the socially beneficial side of positive psychological science. At the First World Congress of the International Positive Psychology Association there was a major push to look at positive psychology as a social change mechanism. This volume will bring together thoughts of leaders in positive psychology from 8 countries to capitalize on the push toward social change and flourishing. By releasing this title at a critical time Springer has the opportunity to help frame the agenda for positive psychology as a force for social change. This seminal work is meant for anyone interested in happiness, strengths, flourishing or positive institutions It introduces Positive Psychology as an unapplied science that can be used to create positive social transformation and enabling institutions. This is a must-have title for academics, especially psychologists, sociologists, economists, and professionals working in the field of Positive Psychology and Well-Being.The Mind, The Brain And Complex Adaptive Systems
Par Harold J. Morowitz. 2018
Gesprächspsychotherapie
Par Eva-Maria Biermann-Ratjen, Diether Höger, Jochen Eckert. 2011
Bei der von Carl Rogers begründeten Gesprächspsychotherapie steht die therapeutische Beziehung im Mittelpunkt. Handlungsleitend ist eine Theorie des psychotherapeutischen Prozesses…
und der Entwicklung der Person. Das Lehrbuch vermittelt die theoretischen Grundlagen der Gesprächspsychotherapie, liefert aber auch das Handwerkszeug für das tägliche therapeutische Handeln - jeweils abgestimmt auf unterschiedliche Anwendungsfelder und Settings. Der Band enthält außerdem die Behandlungsleitlinien sowie Infos zur Aus- und Weiterbildung.Stigma and Prejudice
Par Ranna Parekh, Ed W. Childs. 2016
In this innovative title, the authors describe unique patient populations affected by stigma and prejudice and the prevalence of these…
issues to all healthcare providers. Each chapter covers the forms of prejudice and stigma associated with minority statuses, including religious minorities, the homeless, as well as those stigmatized by medical serious medical conditions, such HIV/AIDS, obesity, and substance misuse disorders. The chapters focus on the importance of recognizing biological differences and similarities within such groups and describes the challenges and best practices for optimum healthcare outcomes. The text describes innovative ways to connect in a clinical setting with people of diverse backgrounds. The text also covers future directions and areas of research and innovative clinical work being done. Written by experts in the field, Stigma and Prejudice is an excellent resource for psychiatrist, psychologists, general physicians, social workers, and all other medical professionals working with stigmatized populations.Household Economic Behaviors
Par J. A. Molina. 2012
Significant recent changes in the structure and composition of households make the study of the economic relationships within the household…
of particular interest for academics and policy-makers. In this context, Household Economic Behaviors, through its focus on theoretical and empirical chapters on a range of economic behaviors within the household, provides a new and timely viewpoint. Following the Introduction and one or two surveys which give a general background, the volume includes theoretical and empirical perspectives on allocation of available time within the household, monetary and non-monetary transfers between household members, and intra-household bargaining.Perspectives on Social Ontology and Social Cognition
Par John Michael, Mattia Gallotti. 2014
Perspectives on Social Ontology and Social Cognition brings together contributions discussing issues arising from theoretical and empirical research on social…
ontology and social cognition. It is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary collection in this rapidly expanding area. The contributors draw upon their diverse backgrounds in philosophy, cognitive science, behavioral economics, sociology of science and anthropology. Based largely on contributions to the first Aarhus-Paris conference held at the University of Aarhus in June 2012, the book addresses such questions as: If the reference of concepts like money is fixed by collective acceptance, does it depend on mechanisms that are distinct from those which contribute to understanding the reference of concepts of other kinds of entity? What psychological and neural mechanisms, if any, are involved in the constitution, persistence and recognition of social facts? The editors' introduction considers strands of research that have gained increasing importance in explaining the cognitive foundations of acts of sociality, for example, the theory that humans are predisposed and motivated to engage in joint action with con-specifics thanks to mechanisms that enable them to share others' mental states. The book also presents a commentary written by John Searle for this volume and an interview in which the editors invite Searle to respond to the various questions raised in the introduction and by the other contributors.Mental Health Self-Help
Par Scott Wituk, Louis D. Brown. 2010
Building on earlier patient-empowerment movements, consumer- and advocate-driven mental health self-help (MHSH) initiatives currently outnumber traditional mental health organizations. At…
the same time, this apparent success raises significant questions about their short-term efficacy and their value to lasting recovery. Mental Health Self-Help assembles the state of the evidence on the effectiveness of MHSH, beginning with the individual and larger social factors behind the expansion of consumer-directed services. Clearly organized and accessibly written, the book traces the development and evolution of MHSH as both alternative and adjunct to traditional mental health structures, offers research-based perspectives on the various forms of MHSH, and identifies potential areas for consumer initiatives to work with--and help improve--mental health systems. Contributors weigh strengths and limitations, raise research and methodology questions, and discuss funding and training issues to give readers a deeper understanding of the field and an informed look at its future impact on mental health treatment. Individual chapters cover the spectrum of contemporary self-help initiatives in mental health, including: * Online mutual aid groups. * Consumer-run drop-in centers. * Family and caregiver groups. * Certified peer support specialists. * Consumer advocacy initiatives. * Technical assistance organizations. * Professional/self-help collaborations. Mental Health Self-Help is a bedrock guide to an increasingly influential aspect of the mental health landscape. Researchers studying these initiatives from a variety of fields including community and clinical psychology, and public health--as well as clinicians, counselors, social workers, case managers, and policymakers--will find it an indispensable reference.Language and Discourse in Special Education
Par Iris Manor-Binyamini. 2015
This book examines the words and discourse as well as their meaning and impact on the everyday culture of a…
multidisciplinary team at a school for students with mental disabilities. The book examines the organizational, social, professional, and emotional experiences of team members from such disciplines as child and school psychology, special education, therapy (e. g. , occupational, speech), social work, and pediatric medicine within a special education school. It explores the ways in which team members describe and interpret the day-to-day requirements of working effectively in a special education school, using their own language and discourse from a subjective point of view. In addition, the book analyzes and interprets the influence of language and discourse on the outlook, behavior patterns, and the coping of team members working in the school with the students, among themselves as a team, and with the difficulties and dilemmas that concern them as well the solutions that they themselves introduce for all these issues. This book, with its focus on the unique and complex work environment of the multidisciplinary special education team, is essential reading for researchers, professionals, and graduate students in child and school psychology, therapeutic disciplines (e. g. , occupational, speech), social work, pediatric medicine, and allied mental health and medical fields.Schwiegermutter – Kind – Schwiegerkind: Schlachtfeld oder Chance
Par Hans-J rgen Gaugl. 2013
In diesem anschaulichen, ermutigenden und humorvoll verfassten Werk wird die Beziehung zwischen Schwiegermutter, Kind und Schwiegerkind anschaulich dargestellt und analysiert.…
Ausgehend von den beobachtbaren Vorkommnissen, die für unbeteiligte Außenstehende skurril bis witzig anmuten, wird aus Sicht des Konfliktmanagements die dahinter wirksame Dynamik aufgezeigt. Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen lässt zunehmendes Verständnis für alle beteiligten Seiten entstehen und die jeweiligen Hintergründe des Handelns erkennen. Der krönende Abschluss liegt dann schließlich in Anregungen zu einer eigenverantwortlichen Verbesserung der Gesamtsituation, bei welcher auch auf die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Zur Hilfenahme von Expertinnen und Experten gleichsam einem Coach in ihrer Wirkungsweise eingegangen wird. Zahlreiche Beispiele aus Alltagsschilderungen in anonymisierter Form lockern die manchmal für den Laien doch herausfordernden wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse auf und stellen die Verbindung zu den eigenen Erfahrungen der Leserinnen und Leser her. Stilistisch werden die Leserinnen und Leser mit einem Augenzwinkern abgeholt, hineinbegleitet in die vielerorts selbst gemachten Erfahrungen, eingeladen zur Betrachtung der Szenerie aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln (Kommunikation, Tiefenpsychologie, Systemik, Neurobiologie, Philosophie) und schließlich motiviert, Chancen wahrzunehmen und nicht das eigene Glück dem vermeintlich unkontrolliert hüpfenden Spielball einer Konfliktdynamik zu überlassen.The Psychology of Human Leadership: How To Develop Charisma and Authority
Par Erich Dihsmaier, Michael Paschen. 2014
The book seamlessly links fundamental insights and practical approaches to address the most important leadership problems and challenges. Each of…
the 11 chapters takes a close look at a specific leadership aspect and explains how to develop personal leadership qualities, such as charisma, the ability to motivate others, assertiveness, and how to overcome crises and conflicts to create new structures. Ethical questions and possible negative developments in connection with leadership and power are also examined. Unlike conventional leadership manuals, this book on leadership goes beyond the standard 'recipes' and models by providing clear trains of thought as well as a psychological and philosophical basis, and by focusing on major achievements in terms of leadership, it creates a more profound understanding and holistic view of the subject of leadership, while promoting a genuine fascination for it.The Neuropsychology of Men
Par Rik Carl D'Amato, Charles M. Zaroff. 2015
This timely text examines normative and pathological brain/behavior connections across the male lifespan, and how these findings can best inform…
research, intervention, and prevention. It spotlights possible etiologies for male-dominated pathology, including academic deficits and disorders relating to violence, as well as identifying men's psychological resilience and vulnerabilities throughout life. Clinical and social issues are intricately linked here, particularly in areas such as substance abuse, emotion processing, and sequelae of brain trauma. In these ways, the text moves on from the simplistic view of males as the standard in psychological studies while respecting complicated questions about biology and environment that have yet to be resolved. Since the inception of psychology, much research has focused specifically on men but few studies have offered distinctive interventions developed to help this unique male population. This volume fills the chasm left from many seminal studies. Among the featured topics: · Imaging and development: relevant findings in males. · Understanding the neuropsychology of autism spectrum disorders in men. · Understanding disorders of defiance, aggression, and violence in males. · Serving men with traumatic brain injuries. · Men at risk: special education and incarceration. · The neuropsychological basis of emotion and social cognition in men. The Neuropsychology of Men offers neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, and rehabilitation specialists an evidence-based framework for understanding male-specific cognitive and behavioral trends in the normative population, and for identifying and addressing challenges in boys and men outside the norm.The Experience of Meaning in Life: Classical Perspectives, Emerging Themes, and Controversies
Par Joshua A Hicks, Clay Routledge. 2013
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the burgeoning field of meaning in life in the psychological sciences, covering conceptual…
and methodological issues, core psychological mechanisms, environmental, cognitive and personality variables and more.Human Autonomy in Cross-Cultural Context
Par Kennon M. Sheldon, Richard Ryan, Valery I. Chirkov. 2010
This volume presents the reader with a stimulating tapestry of essays exploring the nature of personal autonomy, self-determination, and agency,…
and their role in human optimal functioning at multiple levels of analysis from personal to societal and cross-cultural. The starting point for these explorations is self-determination theory, an integrated theory of human motivation and healthy development which has been under development for more than three decades (Deci & Ryan, 2000). As the contributions will make clear, psychological autonomy is a concept that forms the bridge between the dependence of human behavior on biological and socio-cultural determinants on the one side, and people's ability to be free, reflective, and transforming agents who can challenge these dependencies, on the other. The authors within this volume share a vision that human autonomy is a fundamental pre-condition for both individuals and groups to thrive, and that without understanding the nature and mechanisms of autonomous agency vital social and human problems cannot be satisfactory addressed. This multidisciplinary team of researchers will collectively explore the nature of personal autonomy, considering its developmental origins, its expression within relationships, its importance within groups and organizational functioning, and its role in promoting to the democratic and economic development of societies. The book is aimed toward developmental, social, personality, and cross-cultural psychologists, towards researchers and practitioners' in the areas of education, health and medicine, social work and, economics, and also towards all interested in creating a more sustainable and just world society through promoting individual freedom and agency. This volume will provide a theoretical and conceptual account of the nature and psychological mechanisms of personal motivational autonomy and human agency; rich multidisciplinary empirical evidence supporting the claims and propositions about the nature of human autonomy and capacities for self-regulation; explanations of how and why different psychological and socio-cultural conditions may play a role in promoting or undermining people's autonomous motivation and well-being, discussions of how the promotion of human autonomy can positively influence environmental protection, democracy promotion and economic prosperity.Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Par Stuart J. Eisendrath. 2016
This book brings together a cutting-edge selection of the most current applications of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), giving clinicians as…
well as researchers a concise guide to current and future directions. Each chapter begins with in illustrative case study to give readers an example of how MBCT would be used in the clinical setting, followed by an overview of the condition, the theoretical rationale for using MBCT, modifications of MBCT for that disorder, evidence for MBCT use. Chapters also discuss practical considerations of MBCT, including patient selection, home practice, group size, format, and facilitator training. Written by some of the world's leading physicians using MBCT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Innovative Applications is of great value to psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and therapists.Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Par Teresa A. Cardon. 2016
This volume analyzes recent technological breakthroughs in aiding children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Chapters offer practical guidance in such…
areas as assessment, treatment planning, and collaborative intervention. The book also presents findings on hardware and software innovations and emphasizes their effectiveness in clinical practices that are targeted to specific cognitive, social, academic and motor skill areas. In addition, it describes promising new deficit-reducing and skill-enhancing technologies on the horizon. Featured topics include: Developing and supporting the writing skills of individuals with ASD through assistive technologies. The ways in which visual organizers may support executive function, abstract language comprehension and social learning. Do-as-I'm-doing situations involving video modeling and autism. The use of technology to facilitate personal, social and vocational skills in youth with ASD. Evidence-based instruction for students with ASD. The use of mobile technology to support community engagement and independence. Technology and Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an essential resource for clinicians and related professionals as well as researchers and graduate students across such disciplines as child and school psychology, rehabilitation medicine, educational technology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work.The Identification, Assessment, and Treatment of Adults Who Abuse Animals
Par Kenneth Shapiro, Antonia J. Z. Henderson. 2016
This book provides step-by-step guidance on how to identify, assess and treat adults who have abused animals. The theoretical framework…
employed is broad, encompassing cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment, and trauma-based theories. Organized by stages of therapy, the text discusses how to frame the therapy, establish a working relationship, deal with resistance, establishing accountability, clarifying values related to animals, and teaching self-management skills such as empathy, attachment, accommodation, reciprocity and nurturance. Additional materials are included or referenced, including an appendix of cases that illustrate the variety of client presentations and electronic supplementary material demonstrates role-played interviews and a workshop presentation.