A successful termination phase is a critically important component of psychotherapy of any orientation. While this is generally accepted, a host of uncertainties continue to surround this phase of treatment. This title synthesizes and evaluates the clinical, theoretical, and empirical literature on termination.
Reflecting on the implications of changes in our society, including political struggles for gay civil unions, marriage, and adoption rights, this volume focuses on the complex cultural contexts of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and explores how to provide them with effective psychotherapy across a range of presenting concerns.
Demonstrates a frequently used system of psychotherapy: using a case conceptualization as a guide for choosing which standard cognitive-behavioral interventions to apply, and adopting an active approach to helping clients solve problems. This work covers overcoming fears through the use of exposure exercises and other strategies.
Positive relationships begin with people enjoying one another. This title features nine group exercises and more than 30 informal mini-exercises, which cover broad topics such as individuals' backgrounds, personal preferences, and social history. Its activities can be used in long-term care settings, adult day centers, and senior centers.
Studies of Diversity in the Therapeutic Relationship
During the course of psychotherapy, therapist and patient engage in an ""intersubjective negotiation"" based on their respective individualities. In this series of essays arranged in eight ""dialogues,"" leading clinicians wrestle with questions of race, culture, gender, and sexuality as they apply to the therapeutic relationship.
In "Cardiac Psychology", Dr. Robert Allan demonstrates his approach to working with patients who have or are at risk for coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death and disability in Western civilization. Arguably, the field of cardiac psychology/behavioral cardiology is informed by the largest empirical database in behavioral medicine. ......
Illuminates the benefits of play therapy for children who have been physically or sexually abused. This DVD describes how play activities fit into the reparative process, and provides helpful pointers for practice. With the help of child volunteers, it demonstrates the use of art supplies, the sandtray, puppets, the dollhouse, masks, and more.
Provides an introduction to play therapy techniques. This work demonstrates how to engage 4- to 12-year-olds, manage the various stages of therapy, and implement effective interventions using drawing materials, clay, play dough, puppets, dolls, blocks, and card and board games.
An important component of DBT is the use of skills training to help manage the extreme beliefs, actions, and attitudes that form the criteria for borderline personality disorder. In therapy sessions, this work shows the author teaching patients the use of skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and more.
