Arguing that sexuality is a key part of every woman's identity, sex therapists Foley (social work and sexual health, U. of Michigan) et al. provide women with a guide to their sexuality and sexual hea
Experts have yet to reach consensus about what a learning disability is, how to determine if a child has one, and what to do about it. Leading researcher and clinician Deborah Waber offers an alternat
Sadoski (education and human development, Texas A&M U.) presents a succinct discussion of reading--why it is taught, what teachers teach when they teach reading, how they teach it, and how well it
First grade is a year of important new experiences for students and teachers alike. Some students will arrive knowing how to read, others will know a few letters of the alphabet, and most will be some
What do partners do after a fight? If they're like most people, they apologize: "I'm sorry. I had a bad day and I took it out on you." Or, they wake up the next morning and pretend that nothing happen
"This handbook offers comprehensive coverage of structural equation modeling (SEM), beginning with background issues, continuing through statistical underpinnings and steps in implementation, then mov
Reutzel (early childhood education, Utah State U.) offers a 25-chapter handbook for educators, advanced undergraduate and graduate education students, administrators, researchers, professional develop
This practical, teacher-friendly book provides indispensable guidance for implementing research-based reading instruction that is responsive to students' diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Packed with practical pointers and examples, this indispensable, straight-talking guide helps professionals conduct productive interviews while building strong working relationships with culturally an
From leading cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) experts, this book describes ways to tailor empirically supported relationship factors that can strengthen collaboration, empiricism, and Socratic dialo
Grounded in cutting-edge research, this book shows how interventions targeting gratitude, kindness, character strengths, optimistic thinking, hope, and healthy relationships can contribute to improved
Informed by the principles and practices of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this book presents skills training guidelines specifically designed for participants with cognitive challenges. Clinicia
Researchers are increasingly applying cognitive methods to investigate social psychological phenomena. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to widely used social cognitive methods and offer
Wenzel (psychiatry, U. of Pennsylvania) et al. show addiction treatment providers such as clinical psychologists, social workers, substance abuse counselors, psychiatric nurses, and psychiatrists how
Editor Laursen (psychology, Florida Atlantic University) offers a research methods handbook especially for researchers and graduate students in areas such as developmental psychology, education, socio
This comprehensive volume describes evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) by promoting meaningful communication and language use across the curriculum. Leading expe
From leading practitioner and educator Lisa Aronson Fontes, this indispensable guide helps professionals conduct competent, productive interviews with clients from any cultural or linguistic backgrou
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing pain, discomfort, and embarrassment to millions. While medically based treatments have demonstrated only
Exploring the breadth of contemporary feminist research practices, this engaging text immerses the reader in cutting-edge theories, methods, and practical strategies. Chapters review theoretical work
Exploring the breadth of contemporary feminist research practices, this engaging text immerses the reader in cutting-edge theories, methods, and practical strategies. Chapters review theoretical work
This comprehensive volume is widely regarded as the definitive practitioner resource in the field of biofeedback and applied psychophysiology. Leading experts cover basic concepts, assessment, instrum
This compelling book provides psychotherapists with evidence-based strategies for harnessing the power of language to free clients from life-constricting patterns and promote psychological flourishing
This guide describes planning, implementing, and evaluating small-group interventions for struggling readers in preschool through second grade using response to intervention (RTI), drawing on componen
Bloomquist (psychiatry, U. of Minnesota) provides practitioners with a companion guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids: Promoting Your Child's Behavioral, Emotional, Academic, and Social Develo
Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge on schizophrenia, this handbook provides clear, practical guidelines for effective assessment and treatment in diverse contexts. Leading authorities have con
Social researchers increasingly find themselves looking beyond conventional methods to address complex research questions. This is the first book to comprehensively examine emergent qualitative and qu
Grounded in cutting-edge research on language learning, literacy, and child development, this book presents evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners' (ELLs') school readiness
Helping therapists bring about enduring change when treating clients with any anxiety disorder, this invaluable book combines expert guidance, in-depth exploration, and innovative clinical strategies.
This influential volume provides a comprehensive introduction to emotionally focused therapy (EFT): its theoretical foundations, techniques, and clinical practice. EFT is a structured approach to coup
This book provides invaluable guidance for thinking through and planning a qualitative study. Rather than offering recipes for specific techniques, master storyteller Robert Stake stimulates readers
How do some families successfully negotiate the linguistic, cultural, and psychological challenges of immigration, while others struggle to acculturate? This timely volume explores the complexities of
Intended for teachers, teachers-to-be, administrators, and school curriculum developers, this instructional guide illustrates how to incorporate independent reading into day-to-day reading instruction
Sociologists Hesse-Biber (Boston College) and Leavy (Stonehill College, Easton, MA), who direct women's studies/gender studies programs, introduce innovative research methods geared to conducting qual
This comprehensive clinical resource and text is grounded in cutting-edge knowledge about the biopsychosocial processes involved in addictive behaviors. Presented are research-based, eminently practic
Barkley (psychiatry, Medical U. of S. Carolina), Murphy (Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts, Northborough), and Fischer (neuropsychology, Medical College of Wisconsin) report findings from two
An emerging paradigm in personality science conceptualizes human experience and behavior as an expression of person-context systems. Shoda (psychology, University of Washington) presents material from
Bringing together leading authorities, this pragmatic work describes effective procedures for working with crisis-prone clinical populations as well as persons struggling with situational crises and
From leading scientist-practitioners, this pragmatic, accessible book provides a complete framework for individualized assessment and treatment of bipolar disorder. It addresses the complexities of wo
Madsen (collaborative and narrative therapies, Family Institute of Cambridge) addresses family therapists, offering advice for providing best care to "difficult" or "multi- stressed" families when the
Twenty-three international academics and researchers contribute 11 chapters providing a detailed introduction to the growing literature on implicit measures of attitudes. Following an introductory ove
