This expanded third edition of a popular textbook provides a completely revised and updated overview of the theories, models, and therapies that inform direct social work practice. The text is grounde
Written by a renowned scholar and practitioner of gerontology and aging, this is a concise, reader-friendly overview of key concepts of geropsychology, the psychology of aging. Grounded in positive ps
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Out of control sexual behavior has been a controversial and attention-getting issue since it first captured both public and professional attention over 30 years ago. Previous discussions of this behav
This is a concise and student-friendly survey of the burgeoning field of evolutionary psychology (EP) and the controversies that surround it. Evolutionary psychology is an approach to studying human b
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Clinical hypnosis has been proven through decades of rigorous research and practice to be an effective intervention in a wide range of mental, behavioral, and physical health issues. This highly pract
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This volume sets the stage for understanding the evolution and importance of nursing science in the field by providing a brief historical overview of the tobacco epidemic and emerging science, descri
Concise and comprehensive, this book covers the basics of nursing research and the essentials of how to implement Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Using the short, reader-friendly, Fast Facts Series 's
Complementary & Alternative Therapies in Nursing is unique in its field, and authors Mariah Snyder and Ruth Lindquist have carefully worked to bring forward the strengths of former editions in this c
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Both Taylor and Renpenning have a long association with Dorothea Orem, Taylor since 1976 and Renpenning since 1983. Spanning some four decades 1956 to 1998 this chronologically-ordered collection of 3
This thoroughly updated and revised new edition of the award-winning series on measurement presents nearly 80 actual, tested instruments for assessing nursing outcomes in a multitude of settings and s
This book will make you a more effective and prolific author of scholarshipPain-Free Writing for Nurses is an enjoyable but effective primer on writing and will improve your scholarly contributions to
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The experiences of African Americans in urban communities are unique, and to be truly understood require an in-depth appreciation of the interface between micro- and macro-level factors. This text, an
In this up-to-date new Edition, Wright and his team of expert contributing authorsincorporate results of the latest studies on sex offender policies in their critical analysesof current laws, and asse
This authoritative guide to the EPPP provides an affordable and comprehensive review of core exam content and includes over 300 sample questions. The guide goes beyond merely "teaching the test" by in
Problem-solving therapy (PST) has been increasingly used to treat a variety of health and mental health problems due to its flexibility and proven effectiveness. This text, written by the co-developer
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This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is an invaluable resource to help you choose a rewarding counseling career that best suits your interests, strengths, and personality. Exploring a wealth of ca
Few professions have evolved as much as nursing has, or offer as much variety, opportunity for growth, and potential for great personal and professional satisfaction. 201 Careers in Nursing, the new e
This book is a quick-access guide for outlining psychopharmacologic drugs for major DSM-IV-R disorders, and is ideal reference for primary care providers to prescribe and monitor in advanced practice
This revised, updated, and refocused edition presents the latest perspectives on the nature and character of the art of healing in nursing. It offers readers a blueprint for how to artistically weave
This book serves as both a graduate textbook and clinical reference that helps in the understanding of relevant cultural values and their effect on the grieving process. Grief Therapy with Latinos al
In increasing numbers, geriatric patients are being treated in intensive and critical care, as well as by trauma and emergency departments. This book is an evidence-based, best-practices guide that d
"If knowledge and preparation are the best defense and offense for [managing AD] challenges....this book is an excellent way to obtain those tools" -- Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA (from the Forwa
Narrative or metaphor therapy utilizes the patient's own memories and anecdotes as a method for tapping into and confronting the many layers of the complex inner self. The book is particularly innov
Although race and ethnic discrimination and the poverty it causes are primary causes for inequality in health care, other factors such as gender, age (whether very young or very old), sexual orientati
Completely expanded and updated to account for the latest changes in the U.S. health care system, this best-selling text remains the most concise and balanced introduction to the domestic health care
Edited by a leading social work authority and a master CBT clinician, this first-of-its-kind handbook provides the foundations and training that social workers need to master cognitive behavior therap
Hyer (psychiatry, U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School) and Intrieri (psychology, Western Illinois U.) bring together 13 chapters by a group of health care pro
"Dr. Dreher's book is a concise and highly readable guide to developing and enhancing one's communication skills for the betterment of the elderly person's quality of life... [It] clearly has a place
"How to comfort? How to help?" are questions often asked by persons providing care to individuals suffering from dementia. According to Hoffman and Platt--a warm smile, gentle touch, and soothing voic
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This handy clinical guide provides speedy access to information and guidelines cardiac surgery nurses need to know and use daily. It covers all aspects of care from preoperative to recovery, with an e
