Published February, 2008
By Sidney J. Blatt
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Proposes that psychological development is a lifelong personal negotiation between the two fundamental dimensions of relatedness and self-definition. The author applies this model in great detail to the process of therapeutic change, with striking implications for further research.

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Published January, 2008
By Ann Mary Kearney-Cooke and Ann Kearney-Cooke
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Clients who have concerns about weight typically go through a cycle of dieting and bingeing. Dr Kearney-Cooke works with clients to stop this unhealthy pattern by teaching them self-regulatory skills as well as forming realistic weight loss goals. She uses a cognitive-behavioural approach combined with interpersonal therapy.

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Published January, 2008
By Suzanne M. Miller
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Dr. Suzanne M. Miller demonstrates her approach to counseling women with breast cancer. The goal of her cognitive-social approach is to help women with the many challenges associated with treatment for breast cancer.

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Published January, 2008
By Wolfgang Stroebe
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Examines why self-regulation of weight is so difficult for many people. This title explains the history of bodyweight standards, details the emotional and physical consequences of being overweight, and explores the various treatment and prevention plans for obesity.

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Published January, 2008
By Jill D. Stinson, Bruce D. Sales and Judith V. Becker
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Reviews and critiques theories and the supporting literature on why adolescent and adult males commit such acts as child molestation, voyeurism, indecent exposure, rape, and other violent offenses against adults and children. This book presents an integrative theory of sex offending, and the ways it could influence prevention and treatment.

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Published January, 2008
By Vincent J. Monastra
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Provides a foundation for translating scientific literature on ADHD into a model for community-based care. This volume guides practitioners through the steps of a comprehensive evaluation that includes medical, neuropsychological, neurophysiological, behavioral, and functional assessments.

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Published January, 2008
By Ellen A. Dornelas
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Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States, and those who experience cardiac events suffer a range of psychological sequelae. This book provides an orientation to this specialization and, drawing on a variety of therapy models, describes empirically-supported intervention strategies.

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Published January, 2008
By Ronald T. Brown, Mary A. Fristad, David O. Antonuccio, George J. DuPaul, Cheryl A. King, Laurel K. Leslie and Gabriele S. McCormick
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A comprehensive report, based on a review of the literature, on the effective use, sequencing, comparative risks/benefits, and integration of psychotropic medications and psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents.

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Published January, 2008
By Linda Carter-Sobell and Mark Sobell
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Demonstrates and discusses cognitive-behavioral motivational interviewing techniques for assessing a patient's alcohol use. This client-centered, directive method elicits intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving a person's ambivalence to change using open-ended questions, reflective listening, and decisional balancing.

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Published January, 2008
By Jon Carlson, Paul B. Pedersen and Hugh C. Crethar
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Shows readers how to reach beyond the comfort zone of an individualistic perspective and increase competence in a relationship-centered context. This book helps readers learn how to help clients explore, discover, and leverage those internalized voices of their ""culture teachers"" that teach us who we are, and how to resolve our problems.

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