Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 9th Ed. A one-stop resource for application of pharmacological knowledge to real-life clinical situations a must-have for supporting pharmacology and prescribing within the clinical years and as a junior doctor.[...]
"The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Diary" presents an overview of each of the four DBT skills-distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness-and includes a journal you can use each day to monitor your successes, chart your progress, and stay on track making produ[...]
We typically have little control over our thoughts, but we often invest them with a lot of authority - even when they contradict what our experiences tell us to be true. Take a moment right now and think, "There's a hungry grizzly bear sitting next to me". Chances are you didn't take that thought li[...]
This title guides through the process of creating your own personal intervention strategy for controlling angry impulses. Learning about the "two-stage" model of anger production, find out how to recognize stress-producing conditions that often lead to angry moments without directly causing them.[...]
The Politics of Expertise offers a challenging new interpretation of politics in contemporary Britain, through an examination of non-governmental organisations. Using specific case studies of the homelessness, environment, and international aid and development sectors, it demonstrates how politics a[...]
This text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development. The thoroughly revised and updated new edition takes account of the impact of the global financial crisis, the economic rise of China and India and the further ramifications of global warmi[...]
Are you your own worst enemy? Are you devastated by criticism? Do you have trouble telling your loved ones what you really need? If you said yes, you're a victim of low self-esteem.Learn to be your own best friend! This easy, step-by-step program can start changing that today! You can radically impr[...]
The third edition of this best-selling title on building and maintaining a healthy level of self-esteem benefits from a new chapter on setting and achieving those goals that will enrich our lives and nourish our belief in ourselves. Proven cognitive techniques help you talk back to the self-critical[...]
Unfortunately, readers who finally realise that they need to work on their anger don't always have the patience to page through a complicated set of exercises, or make a commitment to a lengthy process with the promise of a positive outcome somewhere down the road. Thankfully, the new model of[...]
A scientifically tested technique for dealing with anger effectively shows readers how to effectively channel the body's physical response to anger into a positive force for personal change and development. Original.[...]
Instead of asking readers to struggle even harder, the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approach outlines how to forfeit battles with anger as they occur by utilizing techniques based in mindfulness practice in which readers decide what matters most to them and then commit to short- and long-[...]
Love takes work, but, when it comes to relationships, it pays to work smarter. Couple Skills, Second Edition, revised and updated from the therapist-recommended classic, will show you how to work smarter in your relationship. You'll learn to improve communication, cope better with problems, and reso[...]
First developed for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, especially for those characterized by out-of-control emotions. Tens of thousands of individuals around the world are receiv[...]
Many people assume that good communicators possess an intrinsic talent for speaking and listening to others, a gift that can't be learned or improved. The reality is that communication skills are developed with deliberate effort and practice, and learning to understand others and communicate your id[...]
The Applied Relaxation Training audio program offers a set of in-the-moment techniques you can use to relax in the face of daily stressors: when driving, while working at your desk, in a crowd, or anywhere else you develop tension during the day. Applied relaxation training teaches you how to relax [...]
Based on the exercises and techniques in The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, the go-to guide for stress reduction and total relaxation, the Progressive Relaxation and Breathing audio program presents a complete introduction to the Jacobsen technique for progressive deep muscle relaxation. [...]
So many of us postpone pursuing our goals and dreams because we think we'll get to them later, when we have more time or feel we're worthy of them. As a result, many of us go through life feeling weighed down by daily responsibilities and our own self-doubts, entirely disconnected from a sense of re[...]
We all have our own ways of handling stressful situations without letting emotions get the best of us, but some ways of coping work better than others. Short-term fixes that help us avoid or numb our emotions may temporarily alleviate sadness and anger, but can also end up causing anxiety, depressio[...]
The self-help classic "Thoughts and Feelings" adapts CBT techniques into a powerful program that has benefitted thousands of readers by helping them overcome the emotional and behavioral challenges of everyday life. This workbook shows readers how they can identify and change the irrational recurrin[...]
This fascinating book for mental health professionals explores emerging mindfulness and acceptance treatments for addictions of all kinds, including gambling addiction, binge eating disorder, pornography addiction, cigarette smoking, and substance abuse. The series of articles written by leading res[...]
"Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems" presents a complete treatment protocol for therapists working with clients who repeatedly fall into unhealthy patterns in their relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, and romantic partners. These clients may blame others,[...]
Do you wonder what your true path in life is? We each have a purpose and a mission. However, uncovering this purpose can be challenging, and often daunting. If you are like most, you have probably asked yourself, "Why am I here?" But where do you turn for answers? Religion? Psychology? Spirituality?[...]
If you are a mental health professional who is already familiar with the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) model, you may be looking for advanced strategies and exercises to improve the quality of your client sessions. This eight-hour training program by psychologists Matthew McKay and Patrici[...]