This author delves into the field of psychology, specializing in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Their work focuses on a deeper understanding of the human psyche and on providing effective therapeutic strategies. The author's insights are valuable for professionals and for those seeking understanding and help in the realm of mental health.
This book is a guide for individuals affected by eating disorders and their families on how to use exposure therapy to address the eating disorder. Exposure therapy is a treatment approach that involves confronting (rather than avoiding) challenging scenarios that evoke distress. When patients confront these distressing scenarios, although it is difficult for them, they are able to learn that their distress often decreases and they are able to tolerate this distress better than imagined.
Extends a helping hand to individuals working through the painful experience of being raised with addiction in the family. Using charts, exercises, checklists, and real-life stories of adult children of alcoholics, Dr. Black guides readers in healing from the fear, shame, and chaos of addiction.
Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders teaches therapists to recognize the myriad ways exposure can and should be systematically included in ED treatment, providing practical guidance on when and how to use exposure techniques with this clinical population.
The definitive book for adult children of alcoholics. With her reassuring and informative approach, Claudia Black identifies common issues faced by children who grew up in alcoholic families: shame, neglect, unreasonable role expectations, and abuse.
The participant workbook includes copies of all materials necessary for the group programme, including forms and worksheets for completing home assignments. It is specifically designed for the SUCCEED Programme.
For trauma survivors struggling with intense memories and emotions, it often feels like life won't ever be "normal" again. Effective treatments are out there, but the needs of family members are often overlooked. Will the person you love ever get better? What can you do to promote healing? Where can you turn when you just can't cope? From experienced trauma specialists Drs. Claudia Zayfert and Jason C. DeViva, this compassionate guide is packed with information, support, vivid stories, and specific advice. Learn to navigate the rough spots day by day and help your loved one find a brighter tomorrow. Mental health professionals, see also the related treatment manual, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit
Reassesses the role of the British Naval Staff during the First World War, challenging many widely-held views, and casting much new light on controversial issues and individuals.
Presenting strategies for working with traumatized patients who have multiple co-occurring disorders and life problems, this manual presents an array of cognitive-behavioral strategies for the clinician. It shows how to organize interventions within a systematic yet flexible case formulation.