From leading expert Eliana Gil, this book provides child clinicians with essential knowledge and tools for evaluating and working with posttraumatic play. Such play, which is often repetitive and dist
From leading expert Eliana Gil, this book provides child clinicians with essential knowledge and tools for evaluating and working with posttraumatic play. Such play, which is often repetitive and dist
Thousands of public relations (PR) students and professionals have relied on this authoritative text to understand the key role of research in planning and evaluating PR campaigns. Revised and expande
In this book, editors Tugade, Shiota, and Kirby present readers with a collection of contributions that together form a comprehensive guide to the nature, function, and individual and societal impacts
"This up-to-date book reflects the latest trends in dynamic mapping and geovisualization. Kraak and Ormeling present a through, current discussion of principles and best practies for visualization of
Wood (reading and elementary education, U. of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Blanton (language and literacy learning in multilingual settings, U. of Miami) bring together 24 chapters that detail how
Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this widely adopted text and practical reference addresses all aspects of developing and using geographic information systems (GIS) within an organ
Woolfolk (psychology and philosophy, Rutgers U.) and Allen (psychiatry, U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) offer a psychosocial treatment for somatization that they have developed over the pa
This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's lit
This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's lit
Thoroughly revised and updated, this engaging text has given thousands of students and new evaluators the practical information and expert advice needed to conduct or use evaluations. In 26 concise se
Thoroughly revised and updated, this engaging text has given thousands of students and new evaluators the practical information and expert advice needed to conduct or use evaluations. In 26 concise se
"Clearly written and well organized, this book shows how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all subject areas and grade levels. The editors and contributors describe
Pianta (education, U. of Virginia) et al. supply researchers, teacher educators, and those in related fields with a handbook on early childhood education and key priorities for practice and policy in
For scholars and students, Reich et al. (psychology and public affairs, Arizona State U.) compile 24 chapters that examine the process of resilience in adults, with discussion of genetic and physiolog
Concise and practical yet comprehensive, this unique book provides a clear framework and a range of up-to-date tools for assessing patients with eating disorders. Leading clinicians and researchers de
Justice (teaching and learning, The Ohio State U.) and Vukelich (teacher education, U. of Delaware) have combined the work of 35 educators and specialists to present this discussion of achieving excel
Contributors from a range of disciplines explore how the two areas, one very old and the other very new, address specific and parallel questions about culture, critical practice, and interpretation. T
This intriguing new work provides a careful examination of how judgments of ourselves and others relate to problems and, in so doing, yields valuable insight into human interactions and motivational p
"Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this authoritative text integrates state-of-the-art theory and empirical research on a wide range of child and adolescent disorders. Featuring contr
"Berne and Degener stand on the shoulders of literacy leaders such as Fountas and Pinnell, Allingron, and Clay, but have further refined guided reading. This book will be especially helpful for teache
Editors Hoge (Carleton U.), Guerra (U. of California, Riverside) and Boxer (Rutgers U.) gather data from over 20 contributors on the subject of youth crime patterns, and how such antisocial and delinq
Stahl (reading, New York U.) and McKenna (reading, U. of Virginia) present a practical model for K-8 teachers and school personnel to use to conduct reading assessments for screening, diagnosis, and p
Noting that most teachers continue to use methods based on their comfort level and not effectiveness, Lapp and Moss (education and literacy education, San Diego State U.) offer a guide for middle scho
Play is a natural mode of communication and interaction for children, and a key tool for child clinicians. What are the most effective ways to integrate play into assessment and intervention? How doe
This title provides an introduction to the Adult Attachment Interview and its use with a variety of therapeutic approaches, showing how the use of the AAI can enhance assessment and diagnosis, and fac
Accessible and hands-on yet grounded in research, this book addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of integrating literacy instruction and the arts in grades K-8. Even teachers without any arts
Working with dreams in therapy can help clients establish a focus and reach core issues quickly, and can play an important clinical role in both brief and long-term therapeutic relationships. This acc
Psychotherapy as a discipline is very much in flux. From a seasoned scholar, clinician, and teacher, this engaging book offers a thoughtful and current analysis of where the field is now and where it
"Psychotherapy as a discipline is very much in flux. From a seasoned scholar, clinician, and teacher, this engaging book offers a thoughtful and current analysis of where the field is now and where it
This volume offers the first in-depth and comprehensive view on the reflecting team process, a new and original set of ideas and practices that is transforming the field of family therapy. Bringing t
Mentalization--the effort to make sense of our own and others' actions, behavior, and internal states--is something we all do. And it is a capacity that all psychotherapies aim to improve: the bet
To what extent does gender influence our behavior, thoughts, and feelings? How do "nature" and "nurture" interact to shape our identities as female or male? And what are the effects of gender on the w
How does mindfulness promote psychological well-being? What are its core mechanisms? What value do contemplative practices add to approaches that are already effective? From leading meditation teacher Christina Feldman and distinguished psychologist Willem Kuyken, this book provides a uniquely integrative perspective on mindfulness and its applications. The authors explore mindfulness from its roots in Buddhist psychology to its role in contemporary psychological science. In-depth case examples illustrate how and why mindfulness training can help people move from distress and suffering to resilience and flourishing. Readers are guided to consider mindfulness not only conceptually, but also experientially, through their own journey of mindfulness practice.
Authoritative and comprehensive, this volume provides a contemporary psychodynamic perspective on frequently encountered psychological disorders in adults, children, and adolescents. Leading internati
Authoritative and comprehensive, this volume provides a contemporary psychodynamic perspective on frequently encountered psychological disorders in adults, children, and adolescents. Leading internati
"How incidentally activated social representations affect subsequent thoughts and behaviors has long interested social psychologists. Recently, such priming effects have provoked debate and skepticism
Contributors in educational psychology, teacher education, literacy, and curriculum and instruction review what is known about adolescent literacy, examine the implications for classroom instruction,
Psychotherapists, counselors, and other health care professionals are increasingly turning to expressive therapies--including art, music, dance/movement, drama, poetry, play, sandtray, and integrative
