Subjects:  1. Behavior modification    2. Classroom Management    3. Cognitive therapy    4. Education / Teaching    5. Movements - Behaviorism    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    8. Teaching Methods & Materials - General   

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sex by the book
Brief summaries of many forms of sexual deviance, including history, epidemiology, theory, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of each.Excellent and extensive references follow each chapter.Fascinating and accesable to the general reader as well as professionals interested in reviewing alternative sexual practices.

Scholarly, thorough, but easy to read, by fermed
It is difficult to find books about human sexuality which are both solidly scientific and easy to read. This one is both. Its contents follow a consistent pattern for each diagnostic entity and these stick as closely as possible to DSM-IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, American Psychiatric Association). Thus, each entity is introduced by descriptive considerations (diagnostic criteria, age of onset, etc.), epidemological factors (prevalence, incidence, risk), associated features, forensic issues, review of theories of etiology, and assessment of future directions. Read more

Subjects:  1. Human Sexuality    2. Pharmacy    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy - General    6. Sex therapy    7. Sexual deviation    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Human Sexuality    9. Sexual behaviour   

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An Excellent Overview of Psychology
I read this book for my undergrad senior seminar class.I found it not only enjoyable but I also learned a lot from it.C. P. Bankhart covers practically every aspect of the history of the talking cure in psychology including both western and eastern views. His personal stories and experences enhance the text in both aiding the explaination of the topic and making the text more personal and enjoyable. The way that C. P. Bankhart has written this book mirrors the way that he teaches his courses, thus making it even more enjoyable read for someone who has actually had him as a professor.

Content different than other books like it, Hard to read
I read this book for an intro counseling class and it was somewhat hard to read, especially the first few chapters.It does contain a lot of good information, history and perspective of different therapies.It is a good supplement to a more traditional psychotherapy intro book as this one does not go into methodical detail about each therapy.The author does share some personal experiences with different therapies and those are very interesting to read.It is also different in that it briefly introduces eastern philosophies and therapies which is good to help the reader get a broader perspective of the field. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Counseling - General    2. Cross-cultural studies    3. Education    4. History    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychotherapy    8. Psychotherapy - Counseling    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Counseling   

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Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents
Is a good book written by Alan E. Kazdin. However we have four childrens of our own and I never needed a book to teach them manners and also to teach them to respect family, friends, and neighbours.

Extremely informative
This is a compendium of articles, by a host of different researchers, describing different aspects of "evidence-based" psychotherapies for children and adolescents.The first four chapters describe the concept of "evidence-based," its evolution, how research on psychotherapy with children must incorporate developmental factors, and the ethical aspects of doing research on psychotherapy.The basic premise of "evidence-based" psychotherapy is that there have been empirically sound, replicated, and meaningful research studies that have demonstrated the efficacy of that therapy.This is important because, in the past, a theorist would come forward, claiming to have found a treatment that was highly effective for a certain psychopathology, describe three case histories to support his claim, and many people accepted the treatment as effective.How could anyone know it was the treatment that brought about the change, and not just the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist?Did anyone know how many times the therapy did NOT work?Would it work for anyone else?Would it even work for the very next client that the author used the technique with?
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Subjects:  1. Adolescent psychotherapy    2. Child psychotherapy    3. Developmental - Child    4. Evidence-based psychiatry    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. Child & developmental psychology    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    10. Psychotherapy   

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Will recommend it to clients and colleagues
I will frequently recommend this book to colleagues, students, clients and friends. Much like Dr. Yalom's books this is an easy but powerful read. Dr. Pipher understands therapy at a meaningful and complete level. She even manages to present cognitive therapy in a humanistic and sensitive context! Her frequent metaphors tend to be right on the money and her observations on issues through the generations were also very enlightening. Summarily, you get the sense that there is a very authentic and experienced person writing this book and you get a rare opportunity to experience the potential of psychotherapy.

A Must Have
I love this book. Mary Pipher does an amazing job of teaching you without any type of lecture or textbook style writing. I have read this book over and over and over again. I keep it close by for a quick read when I have just a few minutes to read a section or two. Her writing style is so relaxing and enjoyable. Her counseling style is very humble, casual and conversational. I aspire to be a therapist like Mary Pipher.

Letters to a Young Therapist by Mary Pipher
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Subjects:  1. Miscellanea    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Self-Help & Practical Interests    8. Self-Help   

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Excellent! A complete guide on the topic.
6 out 5 stars Excellent! Healing the Divided Self is a necessary resource for any therapist or student ofmodern psychotherapy.I also would recommend it as a textbook for advanced psychology classes.I particularlyliked how Phillips and Frederick integrated ego-state therapy andhypnotherapy with other forms of therapy such as psychodynamic andcognitive-behavioral.Their use of case examples and sample scripts givethe reader a sense of being in the therapy process and the ability topractice and replicate steps that initially would seem overwhelming to anovice therapist. Healing the Divided Self is a complete resource -covering the topic of dissociation and integration from diagnosis, thehypnotherapeutic relationship, the stages of personality integration,transference and countertransference issues, emergencies, the use ofmedication, and spirituality and the generative self. As atherapist, myself, I have found this book invaluable, not only withpatients suffering with severe dissociative disorders, but with the"normal" range of daily disorienting experiences that split usfrom our adult achievements and confidence. Those working with lesscomplicated cases, or simply personnel issues, know that all of usdissociate somewhat under pressure, stress, loss, or simply having buttonspushed by parents and loved ones.Anyone interested in gaining a greaterunderstanding the very human experience of splitting from one's central,strong self, and how to help themselves and others, will benefit fromreading Healing the Divided Self.Read more

Subjects:  1. Dissociative disorders    2. Hypnotism    3. Neuropsychology    4. Post-traumatic stress disorder    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Therapeutic use    8. Treatment    9. Hypnosis    10. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    11. Psychotherapy   

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Make the choice to read a wonderfully practtical guide
The next best thing to watching videos of his work!Glasser explains his techniques and concurrent thinking in a clear and concise manner.Great read and highly recommended.

Before you buy...
I am a believer in many of Glasser's ideas and use his theory within my work. I was so excited to find a new discussion of cases because I had grown so much from < Another Grand Slam Home Run for William Glasser! Excellent!
This is in my opinion one of the best works by William Glasser, one that clearly illuminates both Dr. Glasser's thought processes as well as the ethical grid from which he makes his peoplehelping decisions. His focus on choice as the central feature of all human difficulties as well as helpingefforts clearly puts him inside of a most noble tradition that includesThomas Szasz, Harold Greenwald and John Narciso. Regardless of whether youcome to this book as a professional or as a layperson, I would recommendthat you closely read, study and apply what you can from the sterling casestudies Dr. Glasser lays out before you in this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case Studies    2. General    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy    6. Psychotherapy - Counseling    7. Reality therapy    8. Marriage, family & other relationships    9. Popular psychology    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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useful, readable - and lacking 4 essential points
I have specialized in providing professional education and therapy to divorced, courting, and re/wedded couples since 1981. I am (a) 66, (b) a stepgrandson, stepson, and ex-stepfather and stepbrother, (c) an invited Board member of the Stepfamily Association of America, (d) a contributing editor to 'Your Stepfamily Online,' and (e) the author of six personal-growth and family-relations books.
A Comprehensive Guide
Every clergyperson and secular counselor who does premarital or remarital counseling should have this book.Stahmann and Hiebert have penned an incredibly comprehensive, yet accessible guide for both clergy and secular audiences. Book jacket reviewer's comments:
"This book will save many thousands of marriages and will prevent many people from marrying an unsuitable partner.For couples and experts alike, all you ever need to know about preparation for marriage." Amitai Etzioni, author of The New Golden Rule: Community and Morality in aDemocratic Society.Read more

Subjects:  1. Marriage    2. Marriage And Divorce Counseling    3. Marriage counseling    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    7. Remarriage    8. Social Science    9. Sociology - General    10. Counselling    11. Family & relationships    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy   

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Help me get back on track!
I purchased Dr. Fairburn's book about 5 years ago.By faithfully writing my food down daily and following his program, i stopped binge eating for over a year!
Falls short of the mark
This book does offer some helpful suggestions, such as establishing a regular eating schedule, keeping track of what you eat and finding alternatives to bingeing.But I found its explanations unsatisfying on the answers to pertinent questions such as, "What causes bingeing?"The author talks about factors like gender and social class and the prevalence of dieting, but I was looking for an explanation on the physiological level, which this book does not provide.
Book and WW compliment each other
I too found this book extremely helpful.But, I am doing WW and I think the WW lifestyle NOT DIET totally compliments Fairburn's philosophy.WW does NOT forbid food, it teaches healthy habits.Both encourage journaling etc.
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Subjects:  1. Compulsive eating    2. Eating Disorders    3. Eating Disorders - General    4. Popular works    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Addiction    7. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    8. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    9. Coping with eating disorders    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Eating Disorders   

Subjects:  1. Clinical Chemistry    2. Human Sexuality    3. Medical    4. Mental Illness    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Sex addiction    8. Illness & addiction: social aspects    9. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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Get This Book
It has been around for a while, but should be on the shelf of every psychology student or counselor. The format is great for helping the reader understand the way theory really works.

It's okay, but there are better books out there.
As a psychiatrist in training, I found this book helpful, but I didn't like the fact that Dr. Basch's patients were always so well-behaved and predictable. He is a thoughtful therapist, but for help that is much more comprehensive, I'd recommend "Becoming a Therapist" by Bender and Messner. The duo of a trainee and seasoned psychiatrist works well because they are able to remember the questions of a beginner, but respond with the experience of a supervisor.

understanding psychotherapy
I have read and reread this book.If you are in therapy or or thinking of therapy it is absolutly the best book to read.Any confusion about your own therapy will be mentioned in some way in this book.It helps to clearyour own mind and look at yourself in a productive way, realising that nomatter how hard therapy is there is a reason for everything a therapistdoes.The book gives comfort when dealing with difficult issues as youmight see yourself in one of his patients and realise that your owntherapist is like Dr. Basch and doing what is best for you and totally onyour side, eager to help you.It is a fantastic book, and I have neverever read a better book on psychotherapy.Thank you Dr. Basch. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Psychology    2. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    3. Psychotherapy    4. Psychotherapy - General   

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if you are not professional, better take other book
Actually of the book I read the last part that is helpful. The first part is full of statistical details. Maybe it is important for professionals (and it really is a book for professionals) but for me not. I read the book as a partner of survivor and the last part really explained a lot to me.

Awesome, but Caution
I am a physican and mentalhealth professional, and I was found the book to be one of the better books on the subject because, for the first time, brought you into the mind set of the perpetrators AND the victims.
Understand the effects of sadistic and non-sadistic abuse
I read the chapter about the after effects of sadistic sexual abuse and non-sadistic sexual abuse (after searching all over for a book that addresses this aspect of child abuse).The examples were horrifying, so I do not recommend this book to everyone.This is one of the few books on sexual abuse that talks about sadistic abuse, and as a survivor I know how important it is to understand the unique effects of this kind of sexual abuse. Reading this chapter helped me to understand the motivations behind the cruel acts that were committed against me, and the after effects that I experience.I could see myself in both the survivors of sadistic abuse and non-sadistic abuse because I was abused in both ways at different times during my life.This book offers important insight into a painful topic. Anna C. Salter has written other books on the issues of sadistic abuse and psychopathic sex offenders. I also highly recommend her book: Predators. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Adult child sexual abuse victi    3. Adult child sexual abuse victims    4. Child molesters    5. Child sexual abuse    6. Family & Relationships    7. Family/Marriage    8. Mental Illness    9. Psychology    10. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    11. Rehabilitation    12. Counselling    13. Family & Relationships / Abuse    14. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    15. Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Cognitive Therapy    3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Treatment    7. Popular psychology   

Subjects:  1. Brief psychotherapy    2. Medical    3. Psychiatry - General    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Psychotherapy, Brief    8. methods    9. Psychotherapy   

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Hypnotherapy
Disappointed the cover is a bland silver and not the cover as shown on Amazon.Content is useful.

Best Textbook on Child Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
This book's first edition was published in 1981, describing itself as a "comprehensive text...[providing] an up-to-date survey of the available information on child hypnotherapy...a detailed, thorough, andstimulating source of ideas and creative approaches to understandingchidlren and helping them develop their potential to the fullest." Therevised and expanded third edition includes new material, but hasn'tchanged substantially from the first edition - it is hard to improve onperfection. In its latest incarnation, this third edition remains the"gold standard in the field." For more specifics, do see mypublished review on this book in the Journal of the American Academy ofChild and Adolescent Psychiatry, 36:12, December, 1997, pages 1782-3 ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Hypnotherapy    2. Child Psychiatry    3. Child psychotherapy    4. Hypnosis    5. Hypnotism    6. Medical    7. Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    10. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    11. Therapeutic use    12. in infancy & childhood    13. Child & developmental psychology    14. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    15. Psychology & Psychiatry / Hypnotism    16. Psychotherapy   

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A very practical CBT book for treating anxiety disorders
I agree with the previous reviewers comments; this is a must have CBT book.I use this book a great deal in my psychiatric practice to treat patients suffering from anxiety disorders.It has patient manuals which you can copy and give to patients to use in the clinical setting.This is a very popular book in Australia amongst psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.We have access to the full range of international CBT books but anecdotaly this is the most popular book in use.This book's only weakness is it lacks a chapter on PTSD.It has a good chapter on "first aid" after a traumatic event but not for treating PTSD as such.

Must have for clinicians and students
This is a great Australian book on the cognitive-behavioural treatment of anxiety disorders. It is comprehensive in the topics it covers on each disorder, and practical to boot! The initial chapters are on general issues in dealing with anxiety disorders. Subsequent chapters cover panic disorder and agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobias, OCD, and generalised anxiety disorder. For each of these disorders there is a chapter on the syndrome (what it is), treatment, a clinicians guide to treating the disorder, and a patient treatment manual. The patient manual is particularly useful and can be photocopied from the book to be used in clinical settings. Well worth a look. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anxiety    2. Anxiety Disorders    3. Clinical Chemistry    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Neuropsychology    8. Psychiatry - General    9. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    10. Treatment    11. therapy    12. Medical / Psychiatry    13. Psychiatry   

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Turned my world inside-out!!!!
Great book!!!!!
ONE OF THE MOST PRACTICAL BOOKS I'VE READ
I read this book at a time when I was dealing with some very difficult people in my life.It helped me to see ways that I could change my own way of dealing with difficult people in constructive ways. A classic of practical psychotherapy and self-help
Glasser's Reality Therapy is one of the recognized modern approaches to psychotherapy. This was his seminal work on the subject with practical cases from his experience in an institution with troubled teenage girls.The development of his thinking in this book is a good introduction to hislater books on the subject. Easy to read, very practical in outlook and arelief from the obscure Freudian approaches. not to take anything away fromthe breakthrough that Freud brought to the entire subject of mental state. ... Read more

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

Subjects:  1. Psychology    2. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    3. Psychotherapy    4. Psychotherapy - General    5. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Behavior Therapy    2. Case formulation    3. Clinical Psychology    4. Cognitive therapy    5. Differential therapeutics    6. Movements - Behaviorism    7. Personality    8. Problem-solving therapy    9. Psychiatry    10. Psychology    11. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior   

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Very Informative!
This book was a requirement for a Marriage and Family Counseling class. It is written very well and is a very easy read compared to many text books I've had to read. Gladding is always a good choicein textbooks! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Counseling - General    2. Family psychotherapy    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    6. Education / Guidance & Orientation    7. Family & relationships