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wrong edition
i have orderedthis book from two different suppliers through amazon and i cannot get it. now i have missed an exam waiting on books even when i contact the sender they claim the book was sent and all amazon wants to do is give your money back i need the book thats it.i feel by allowing other places to co-op with the amazon name you business really seems to be operating more like a large yard sale.

student manual for theory & practice of group counseling
very pleased with the quick service.The book was in very good condition

A fantastic text.Full of information, easy to understand.
I was fortunate enough to take my group counseling class from Dr. Corey himself at Cal State Fullerton.The experience of learning from and being coached by Dr. Corey was amazing, and allowed even further insight into this text.The formula of the book is easy to follow.Individual theories are covered as well as lessons on the group process itself.A must read for anyone training to be a counselor! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Group counseling    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    4. Psychotherapy - Counseling    5. Psychotherapy - Group    6. Small groups    7. Counselling    8. Psychology / Psychotherapy / Group    9. Social, group or collective psychology   

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Trauma and the Body
This book is very informative and draws on the work of many of the most well-known and learned persons in this field.As a graduate student writing a dissertation on child abuse and its effects on adult survivors this book has proven to be a rich source of information, data, resources, and references.

Essential reading in trauma work
To me this is one of the pioneering books of body-centered psychotherapy.Well-written, insightful with meaningful case examples.It shines, it teaches, and it directs therapist in their work in profound life-changing ways.I work with traumatized children and integrate animal assisted therapy - and this book has been re-read multiple times and applied in my work.
Must Read Material!!
I stumbled onto this book researching PTSD.My husband and I have been to a dozen doctors (literally) who clearly do not know the information in this book; information that I have watched manifest itself beneficially and adversely as explained herein.Modern psychology has gotten lazy in its treatments of the very treatable mental illnesses, and critically needed intervention is shunned as unsubstantiated because the truth behind knowledge,education and an educated support system threatens their "expertise."This book should 'light you on fire' to aggressively pursue intelligent, supportive, proactive physicians and, need be, therapists. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Healing    2. Mind and body therapies    3. Neuropsychology    4. Physical Illness (Psychiatric Aspects)    5. Physiological aspects    6. Post-traumatic stress disorder    7. Psychological aspects    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    10. Psychosomatic Medicine    11. Psychotherapy - General    12. Physiology    13. Psychotherapy    14. Trauma & shock   

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Theoretical Understanding
This book is a great resource for developing a theoretical understanding of narrative therapy. Specific techniques such as letter writing and certificates are described in detail. However, if you are looking for a how-to guide on narrative therapy, I would suggest "Playful approaches to serious problems: Narrative therapy with children and their families" by Freeman, J.,Epston, D., & Lobvits, D. (1997).

A left hand turn in therapy (for the better).
I was surprised to read the other negative reviews of this book. This book is, after all, the text which defined the philisophical underpinning of a new way of looking at expertise in therapy.Yes, much of the book, especially the discussion of Foucault's ideas, is hard going and at times requires a second or even third read.This is not a "how to" book.It is an invitation to a way of thinking about problems and their role in a life.It is a book about the transformative value of conversations, viewpoints and relationship.This book is not for sissies, but it is brilliant.Those who want a "narrative primer" should be able to find one elsewhere.However, they will be skipping the magic of transformative thought.Michael White and David Epston have unleased the power of alternatives for those oppressed by problems and by society.An amazing read!

A disappointment
I'm a professional psychotherapist. I got interested in this book after reading a recent article about how survivors of rape, torture and other violence in Sudan were being helped with brief narrative therapy. Learning about a fresh approach to a seemingly impossible therapeutic task inspired me. I decided to learn more about it. I'm afraid I didn't learn much from this book.
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Subjects:  1. Letter writing    2. Psychiatry - General    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Therapeutic use   

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A Must Read for Family Therapists
This book explains Bowen's Extended Family Therapy Theory.This is one of the most important family systems theories in the history of family therapy and it is still one of the most widely used theories for working with families.Anyone that is studying family therapy should read this book as it is the seminal work on Bowen Therapy.Essential ideas such as triangling, emotional fusion, and intergenerational transmission are well explained. Introduction to natural sytems
A rich introduction to Murray Bowen's natural systems theory.Explains relevance of the theory to clinical work with families, couples, and individuals.Also, briefly explores and contrasts the relationship ofBowen theory to sociobiology, evolutionary neurology, and analytic theory. Case illustrations are clear and helpful.Would recommend tosocialworkers, psychologist, biologists, and those interested in a naturalsystems approach to human behavior.Although strong on evaluation anddescriptions concerning emotional processes in human families and groups,there is less attention to therapy techiques.More of a book aboutthinking on relationships, than one of the clinical "how to" kindof presentations that have become standard fare in the family therapyfield.I have read through Dr. Kerr's text several times and have studiedits chapters separately.Each reread reveals additional applications andinsights into the theory.Surely, a book that can grow with you! Dr.Bowen's epilogue is an added jem in which he offers perhaps his lastwritten description of the development of the theory and his belief in therelevance of theory to the future.Personally, the book has influencedboth my private and professional life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1913-    2. Bowen, Murray,    3. Evaluation    4. Family    5. Family Psychotherapy    6. General    7. Problem families    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    10. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    11. Bowen, Murray    12. Marriage, family & other relationships    13. Psychotherapy   

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Excellent Resource Tool
This book is an excellent resource tool thattherapists can utilize in the treatment planning process.I would highly recommend it to any professional who is challenged to meet the demands of managed care intoday's workplace.

A great-time saver
I was ready to leave the professional altogether when I stumbled across this book.It really cut down on the amount of time I spent filling out forms and fighting with case managers.I can't recommend it highly enough! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Psychology    2. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    3. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    4. Family & relationships    5. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy    6. Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Mental Health    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    4. Psychotherapy    5. Psychotherapy - General    6. Research    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

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New book
Perfect condition; new book; great packaging and arrived on time. This book cost less than paying my school's book store for it and it was deliever-free!

This is THE Book for aspiring play therapists!
I was required to read the book for a class I was completing on Play therapy. It was a very easy read, well organized with a good mixture of research and anecdotal information.What makes the book a truly outstanding resource is Dr. Landreth's very candid insight into the practice of play therapy as well as his willingness to share with the reader his very sincere love and respect for children.

Clear, concise, engaging introduction to play therapy
This book is a necessary addition to any therapists library, especially those who are just beginning or are interested in knowing the foundations for therapy with children.Clearly written and well organized, it is easy to read and an invaluable reference.Highly recommended for beginning play therapists ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pediatrics    2. Play therapy    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy - Counseling    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Child & developmental psychology    8. Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)    9. Psychotherapy   

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QUITE BASIC CONTENT but GOOD, however ...
I was personally disappointed when receiving the book. Particulary disappointed : In matter of content, which is clearly not bad, it is easy to find superior introductory manuals in the field. Certainly not a major book nor a classic as suggested in the presentation.
Excellent book discussing real psychology
This book has increased my understanding of human behavior greatly.
Teacher/student friendly
Easy reading. Lots of REAL-LIFE examples to demonstrate the principles and procedures.This is my FAVORITE behavior book, I refer to it all of the time!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior modification    2. Motivational & Inspirational    3. Movements - Behaviorism    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Textbooks    8. Cognition & cognitive psychology    9. Cognitive theory    10. Psychology / Movements / Behaviorism   

Editorial Review

Medication? Maybe. Marry the right person and find the right job? A must if you are an adult suffering from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). So say psychiatrists Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey, authors of the influential Read more

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Book of hope
This book gives lots of case stories of adults with ADD.The book is long, but easy to read.There is lots of information about ADD, its diagnosis, and the newest treatments for it.But most of all, this book offers lots of hope for adults with ADD, that they can have happy and full, productive lives.

Finally, Somebody knows what they're talking about
As an adult with ADHD, I really appreciated this book's frank approach to all the sides of having ADHD. The authors have it too, which helps, because they are successful professionals. I am a professional who plans to be more successful once my doctor and I get my medication right. I have read it twice now and will continue to use the book as an invaluable resource.

Must Read
Eay to understand.All the basic information you need to understand the condition of ADD. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit disorder    2. Attention-deficit disorder in    3. Attention-deficit disorder in adults    4. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    5. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    6. Child Psychology    7. Developmental - Child    8. General    9. Learning Disabilities    10. Popular works    11. Psychology    12. Psychology (Specific Aspects)    13. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Personality   

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This is a great book!
This is a really good book... I only wish I had it when I was a graduate student social worker.It would have helped me so much.What a terrific resource.My only regret:Susan you ought to write more books for student and entry level social workers.The reading was enjoyable, clear and took the mystery out of how-to-begin.Thank you, Susan.

Very helpful in explaining steps of interview process.
I found this book to be very helpful in supervision of both students and professionals preparing for licensure. I have the 1993 edition and cannot find the audio tapes for the book which are named on the jacket, ThinkingLike a Therapist ISBN 0-393-70160-3. Can you help me locate these tapes? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Interview, Psychological    2. Interviewing in mental health    3. Interviewing in psychiatry    4. Psychological Tests    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychotherapy - Counseling    8. Psychotherapy - General    9. methods    10. Psychotherapy   

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Excellent Primer
This book is an excellent primer for a family therapist, and is written as such. The text does not assume that the reader knows anything. It is a good introduction to family therapy for those who go above and beyond family counseling. As a mental health counseling grad student, I noticed that the text stays within its scope of family therapyt and does not stray from a this model.

A must have for all beginning therapists!
This book will take you step-by-step through the process of doing psychotherapy from beginning to end. It is very user-friendly, basic and real. Out of my 8 textbooks this semester to read, this is the one that gets read first because of the valuable information it offers.

Great tool!
I ordered this book as a resource to assist me in my new position as a practitioner. I have found it so helpful I told the director of our organization who is recommending it to all his new hires. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family Psychotherapy    2. Practice    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Reference    8. Family & relationships    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy    10. Psychotherapy   

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Well written and interesting therapeutic model.
Richard Schwartz clearly explains his therapeutic model of working with sub-personalities (parts) in a way that empowers the client to lead their lives from their Self instead of having one or more of their 'parts' run the show!Although I have intuitively been working this way in a gestalt framework, his model gives many guidelines to make this process smoother and avoid pitfalls in this type of work.An excellent guide.

A "must have" book for those entering the counseling field.
Through personal application of the therapies described in this book, I found it to be profoundly enlightening. It shed bright lights on the origins of my own thoughts and self-talk. Experiencing the benefits of the therapies, seeing that they work, it provided the best form of teaching to me as to how it can be a valuable resource for helping one's self and for helping others. Having specialized in pastoral counseling while earning my Masters of Divinity degree, this book has done more to help me understand the multiple (and valuable) personalities all persons develop from childhood to adulthood and then how to use these therapies in a counseling setting. Its methods provide such a positive way of looking at ourselves, at other individuals, and at family dynamics. The concept of internal family systems therapy makes so much sense that I hope more therapists and counselors discover it, utilize it, and recommend it.

This book with permanently change your view of psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard C. Schwartz represents the author's attempt at documenting a fascinating journey into the inner lives of clients.His model uniquely applies systems thinking to internalprocess, seeing our inner lives as yet another level of human systems. As Iread this book, I was taken aback by how psychodynamics suddenly becamecoherent to me in a way that made intuitive and intellectual sense. Schwartz takes the reader through the development of the IFS model, anddemonstrates how the therapy emerged from his interactions with hisclients.He is successful in describing the step-by-step process of IFStherapy that is tied directly to the theory.Read more

Subjects:  1. Movements - Psychoanalysis    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    4. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    5. Family & relationships    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy    7. Psychotherapy    8. Social, group or collective psychology   

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Wonderful
Wonderful inrtoduction to the basic skills of counseling and therapy.Well written and clear.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business/Economics    2. Counseling    3. Helping behavior    4. Practice Management    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychotherapy - Counseling    8. Counselling    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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OCD
This was a very informative and helpful book for both therapists and those seeking self-help.

Supportive and realistic
This book is exactly what it says - a complete guide. Very informative, practical help is given, with a strong element of understanding supportiveness at the same time. You can take this book, design a program for recovery, and implement it. Or, if you just want to understand more about the world of an OCD sufferer, you will find plenty of information here. I especially liked the sections covering realistic expectations in recovery, acceptances the sufferer needs to make in living with the disorder, and how to maintain a recovery over the long term. A lifeline to those suffering from OCD or their families, this book is hopeful and realistic at the same time.

An Outstanding Contribution
Obsessive compulsive and related disorders are difficult but not impossible to treat. In this comprehensive and highly readable book, Dr. Penzel covers all of the most important aspects of these conditions. As a nationally recognized expert, the author uses his vast knowledge and experience to assist sufferers, relatives, and clinicians as they confront these challeging problems. I highly recommend this book for the knowledge that it imparts as well as for the author's optimism and compassion, which are evident throughout the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Mental Disorders    3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder    4. Popular works    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Reference    8. Clinical psychology    9. Psychology | Clinical    10. Self-Help / General    11. Specific disorders & therapies   

Subjects:  1. Family    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. General    4. Psychological Theory    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Research    7. Social Science    8. Sociological Theory    9. Sociology    10. Sociology - General    11. methods    12. Family & relationships    13. Social Science / Sociology / General   

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Can't beat it
...This book is the source of all you need. It's hard going at times, but so's the subject. The book's 15 years old and remains the best guide to the analysis of correlated data. It's a reference book, one I value as much as a good dictionary. To use it as a text would be misguided unless the instruction was aimed at a sophisticated audience.

Best MRC Book Ever
I agree with the previous reviewer that there are times when the exposition in the book gets a bit intense; but c'mon!We're dealing with statistics.You gotta sweat a bit. That's when learning happens.In myopinion the book is extremely clearly written.And although you may haveto re-read a few sentences a few times, the basic tools for understandingmost every major aspect of MRC is embedded in the text.In sum, this was agreat book that I read as a 2nd-year graduate student in psychology. Unlike the first reviewer, I turned to this text when I got confused duringthe course lectures!

MRC Analysis---good book overall
Cohen and Cohen's MRC analysis book is well versed and easy to understand for someone that is familiar with MRC terminology, however, for first year graduate students, the text is very equivocal. The book is lacking ampleillustrations of complex problems, leaving students to rely on outsidesources. Also, the book uses unfamiliar symbols that do not correspond withother MRC books, which intensifies the confusion level of the students evenmore.Read more

Subjects:  1. Correlation (Statistics)    2. Mathematics    3. Probability & Statistics - General    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Regression analysis    7. Research    8. Research & Methodology    9. Social sciences    10. Statistical methods    11. Statistics    12. Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / Research   

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Great "patter" revitalizer!!!
After 20 years as a hypnotherapist--to much of my induction and suggestion talk had become--automatic.This book has put new energy--new emotion into my sessions.

Expanded Edition - Much Bigger Than Original
This second edition of the book is about one third bigger than the original edition.It has all the contents the first book has, plus much more.
Inspiring Scripts
The book has a a variety of inductions, emerging scripts and scripts for dealing with assortment of situations a hypnotherapist may encounter in his practice.Most scripts contain metaphors which may work more effectively in one-on-one practice if they are adapted to the one's that may be more meaningful for the client.Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Hypnotherapy    2. Erickson, Milton H    3. Erickson, Milton H.    4. Hypnotism    5. Influence    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    8. Psychotherapy - General    9. Therapeutic use    10. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Hypnotism   

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A Social Work Must
The information on treatment in direct practice of Social Work is a valuable tool for our helping profession.

A Must Have Reference
This book is excellent!It is very reader friendly and practical; not only does it describe the disorders thoroughly but it also discusses typical client characteristics, preferred therapist characteristics,tells intervention strategies that research has found works best for the particular disorder, and then provides a detailed treatment plan, along with, a case study. I found this book to be very useful for counseling professionals and students. It is also helpful when studying for the NCE Or NMHCE exam!

First-class resource for the mental health practioner.
The author describes her book as being a "comprehensive, systematic guide to treating mental disorders" and comprehensive and systematic it is! Read more

Subjects:  1. Differential therapeutics    2. Mental Disorders    3. Mental Health    4. Mental illness    5. Psychiatry    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    8. Psychotherapy    9. Reference    10. Treatment    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

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a real missed opportunity
This book is, at best, mediocre and I agree with the reviewer who said it costs too much.A well-written, well-chosen, well-edited series of essays on overshopping would have been worth the price.Not this relatively simplistic analysis.
An In-depth Illuminating Survey of Thoughts, Theories & Treatment for an Important Topic
I greatly appreciate Dr. Benson's survey of essays on the topic of shopping and compuslive overshopping. This book is chock-full of interesting articles that have really opened my eyes about these issues that are far too often dismissed as silly. The trend toward increasing debt and overshopping is enormous and Dr. Benson appears to be at the forefront of sounding the alarm. This book is not a quick read. I received it almost a year ago and am still re-reading much of it. But I highly recommend it, especially for therapists like myself, and for anyone who thinks he or she might have a problem with shopping or spending. Thank you Dr. Benson for your knowledge, passion, and ability to bring many diverse articles and essays into one book.

Bright lights, big city
Surely we all realize -- or at least those of us who acquainted with reality -- that the medicalizing of everyday life is wildly out of hand. We have now reached the low and comical state where this quack Benson can claim, with a straight face, that buying and returning products is a biochemical disorder. And Costco, with its lifetime return policy, must be the devil herself. If P.T. Barnum were alive today he would surely be a mental health professional so he could invent suckers instead of waiting for them to appear. How Barnum would marvel that insurance companies and the government now pay innovative scam artists.
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Subjects:  1. Compulsive shopping    2. Mental Disorders    3. Mental Illness    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Abnormal psychology    7. Addiction & therapy    8. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Compulsive Behavior   

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Well done!
This book came in a timely manner and is in the condition I expected. No complaints.

Followthrough of Promises
This book is ideal for anyone with some knowledge about psychology. It provides some general information regarding cognitive-behavioral theory, but it does so in almost a "need to know" format; as the book goes through the outline of how to conduct a session according to the cognitive-behavioral formati, it explains the rational behind the design in a clear and intelligent way. A great supplement to a Master's level education.

Review
This is an excellent description of CBT and its application to work with children.A nice combination of concrete strategies and more theoretical discussion of CBT.Great for both trainees and more seasoned clinicians. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cognitive Therapy    2. Cognitive therapy for children    3. Cognitive therapy for teenager    4. Cognitive therapy for teenagers    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. methods    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Cognition & cognitive psychology    11. Psychiatry    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    13. PSY006000