Subjects:  1. Conflict Resolution    2. Couples    3. Family assessment    4. Family psychotherapy    5. Marital psychotherapy    6. Psychiatry - General    7. Psychology    8. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    9. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    10. Psychiatry    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy   

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An excellent book for young children with OCD
As a clinician specializing in the treatment of OCD, I highly recommend this book as a resource to clinicians and families with a child with OCD. I've used in in my practice and found it to be a wonderful resource. Clinicians can buy several copies and loan them out to their clients or recommend that their clients get this book.
A little young for my 9-year old
My 9-year old found this too easy for her.She also said the boy "wasn't like her" because of his compulsiveness (she has obsessive thoughts mostly).However, in the next few days I caught her doing some of her semi-complusive routines and told her she was more like the boy than she thought. She agreed.I wish we could have found this book a few years ago. But it did open up a dialogue about some things, which was great for us. It's one of the few children's books out there on the subject so I wouldn't pass it up, even if it was a little juvenile for your child.

Mom in Texas
My son had a sudden onset of OCD at age 6.There is a shortage of psychiatric care in my area and even more limited for children.I had to get help FAST.I ordered 3 OCD books from Amazon including UP AND DOWN ...I read it to my son as soon as we got it.He exclaimed that "He's just like me!"My son doesn't like to read it often, but we do every so often to remind him that he's not alone and that things are usually pretty good.Also, the character has traits that my son does NOT have and that makes him feel better, more in control. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Family - General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Obsessive-compulsive disorder    7. Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children    8. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    9. Family & Relationships / Parenting    10. Anxiety in children   

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

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Informative, educational and covers all the avenues
This book was educational and informative, listing a variety of options and avenues for the possible treatment of Trichotillomania.As a trich patient, I only wish this research and information was available to my parents and myself 36 years ago when I began pulling.Never too late, however, as the behavior modification suggestions and possible medication treatments listed and explored have already started me on my road to controlling my urges and actions.A must read for anyone who may suffer from this disorder, or his or her parent.

Dr. Penzel really understands
This is a great book for those that suffer from Trich and for those that treat it or have a loved one with it.Dr. Penzel has a great knowledge of how suffers feel and I would highly recommend this book to everyone who has been touched by this disorder.Am looking forward to seeing what his next book is.

Thorough and helpful
Fabulous book.Chapters on understanding the condition, the physiology of hair, and guides to finding a helpful therapist or to conducting behavioral modification theraphy yourself.We all know how hard this is, so seek any resources you can find -- this book being a great one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Compulsive hair pulling    2. Mental Disorders    3. Psychiatry - General    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Coping with personal problems    7. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    8. Popular medicine    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Compulsive Behavior    10. Psychology | Clinical   

Subjects:  1. Family Psychotherapy    2. General    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    6. Psychiatry    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy    8. Psychotherapy    9. Social, group or collective psychology   

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

Subjects:  1. Anxiety    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Psychiatry - General    4. Psychology    5. Psychoneuroses    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychopathology - General    8. Psychotherapy    9. Psychotherapy - General    10. Treatment    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

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Simply superb
Not only an excellent introduction to the treatment of patients with borderline personality disorder, but also an extremely lucid explanation of object relations theory and its application.Because the authors define "borderline personality organization" quite broadly, the techniques they outline are applicable to nearly all patients in long-term, insight-oriented psychotherapy.This is by far the best introduction to the murky world of object relations theory, and to the work of Otto Kernberg, that I have yet encountered.In spite of its cumbersome title, it is probably destined to become a classic.As Peter Fonagy writes on the back cover: "It is a must have." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Mental Health    2. Mental Illness    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy - General    6. Research & Methodology    7. Mental health services    8. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Research    10. Psychotherapy   

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Families, Illness and Disability: an integrative treatment m
John Rolland's book taps into the intersectional and ever changing relationship of illness, family, and time.Rolland presents a thorough and well-organized theory and framework for clinicians to use for assesssment and treatment.Rolland reaches his purpose in the provision of a highly developed and sensitive model that surpasses other models that are stagnant and unidimensional.Rolland "educates" the reader through use of charts, visual illustrations, case examples, and sample questions.This enhances the learning experience of the reader.Rolland fortifies social work by presentation of a model that accentuates the nature of social service; looking at the broad implications of change over time and the adaptability or "stuck" that a family may experience in relation to disability or illness.he recognizes the difference in "family" and the stigma of illness or disability.His weakness comes out of the very nature of the family life cycle as a traditional role in the dominant society.Rolland finishes his masterful book with a piece de resistance; the guided experience of exploration of personal values and healthcare experiences and the impact upon professional practice.Overall, Rolland's book delivers what the author and reader expect and more. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family    2. Family Psychotherapy    3. Family relationships    4. General    5. Medical care    6. Mental Health    7. Psychological aspects    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    10. Sick    11. Community care    12. Disability: social aspects    13. Family & relationships    14. Psychiatry    15. Social, group or collective psychology   

Subjects:  1. Borderline personality disorde    2. Borderline personality disorder    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Psychotherapy    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Child & developmental psychology    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family Psychotherapy    3. Family Therapy    4. Family therapists    5. Family/Marriage    6. General    7. Psychology    8. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    9. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    10. Study and teaching    11. Supervision    12. Supervision of    13. education    14. Counselling    15. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy    16. Psychotherapy    17. Social, group or collective psychology   

Subjects:  1. Art & Music Therapy    2. Art Therapy    3. Medical    4. Psychiatry - General    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    7. Psychotherapy    8. Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)    9. Medical / Psychiatry    10. Specific disorders & therapies   

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Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Child Psychiatry    3. Family assessment    4. Incest victims    5. Interviewing in child abuse    6. Psychological testing    7. Psychology    8. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    9. Services For Abused Children    10. Sexually abused children    11. Child & developmental psychology    12. Child abuse    13. Psychological testing & measurement    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Anorexia nervosa    2. Bulimia    3. Eating Disorders    4. Feminist therapy    5. Neuropsychology    6. Psychodynamic psychotherapy    7. Psychology    8. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    9. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    10. Treatment    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Eating Disorders   

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best on the subject
The Truth About Addiction and Recovery has to be the best, most comprehensive book on the subject.The book is cogent and intelligently written.It's impeccably sourced.It was a delight to read and have EVERY single question and doubt I've had answered somewhere in this volume.
Great Information, The last 1/2 gives you a plan
I gave this 4 stars since it was written in 1992 and no updates since (but maybe what was said is all that needed to be said) Keep Coming Back and You'll Never Get Away!
I have known people to sober up with 12 Step Programs. And without them. I have been sober for over 20 years and I did not avail myself of AA. According to AA, this is not possible. But AA does not see those of us who simply didn't buy into the disease model - one that oddly enough finds treatment in peer groups - disparaged by one 12 stepper below. Umm - 12 step programs ARE peer groups - nothing more happens than listening and talking - both of which can be quite magical. I just am living proof that you don't need Bill W. to do it. I didn't want to "keep coming back" to rooms of people who only had my "disease" in common. So I surrounded myself with "healthy" people. It was hard. I didn't have the excuse of "my disease talking" because I had to take responsibility for the garbage coming from my mouth. I had to take responsibility for my actions. And I did it all at once. Stanton Peele is not against AA - if it works for you. But there is precious little scientific evidence pertaining to AA (it IS an anonymous program, after all) and when a friend started in AA and worried about the "sick and suffering alcoholics" who left the program, I sought them out and found more than a few - NOT drinking. They were busy holding jobs and being in families and friendships and pursuing interests and did not want AA to be one of those interests. Of course, that is just anecdotal evidence. But it's mine and good enough for me. Just like the AA "evidence" is anecdotal. Good to see somebody not just blinding swallowing the party line. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Compulsive behavior    2. General    3. Habit breaking    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Recovery    6. Rehabilitation    7. Self-Help    8. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    9. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Addictions   

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Absolutely the best book I have ever read.
very ineresting
This book points out some very important conection in a very understandable way, both for professionals and non - professionals. It takes out some very common symptoms and illnesses and points out possible connections between body and mind which should indeed be common knowledge among all health professionals ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diseases    2. Medicine, Psychosomatic    3. Mind and body therapies    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Psychosomatic Medicine    7. Clinical & Internal Medicine    8. Physiological & neuro-psychology    9. Psychiatry    10. Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Ego    2. Mental Illness    3. Object relations (Psychoanalys    4. Object relations (Psychoanalysis)    5. Personality disorders    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    8. Psychotherapy    9. Self    10. Treatment    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy    12. The self, ego, identity, personality   

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A rare find-tells therapists *how* to talk to their clients!
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of books review various therapeutic procedures and treatment strategies, encompassing everything from Freudian analysis to primal scream therapy.Dr. Wachtel, however, shuns this traditional theoretical approach.Instead, he focuses on how what therapists actually *say* to their clients affects the therapy process.Dr. Wachtel clearly and succinctly describes the use of subtle word changes in the therapist's comments (both statements and questions) in order to facilitate further exploration and increase the likelihood of positive outcomes.In addition, he provides specific examples and excerpts from actual therapy sessions to highlight the application of his methods.These simple techniques are applicable to various theoretical orientations, therapist educational backgrounds, and client problems.Thus, this book would be useful to any clinician seeking to enrich his or her therapeutic skills, and I highly recommend it for beginning and seasoned practitioners alike ... Read more

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

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My emotional response to reading this says it worth it!
I learned about Leslie Greenberg in graduate school from someone who studied with him for a week in Canada.What I learned that quarter was simply profound.Now I have many of Leslie Greenberg's profound thoughts here in my hands.Read more

Subjects:  1. Emotions    2. Focused expressive psychothera    3. Focused expressive psychotherapy    4. Psychology    5. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    6. Psychotherapy - General    7. Rational-Emotive Therapy    8. Psychotherapy   

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Practical, compact, and surprisingly comprehensive.
This is a terrific reference book for anyone who uses or prescribes psychoactive drugs.It is both readable and comprehensive enough for the professional.This book is very well organized and all the easy-to-forget details about dosages and side effects are rapidly available. Terrific Reference Book
This book is a terrific resource for both mental health professionals and consumers.It uses plain language and covers most types, uses, and properties of psychotropic drugs on the market today.It is a must for practicing psychologists, therapists, and counselors.And, perhaps psychiatrists as well. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Neuropsychopharmacology    5. Pharmacology    6. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    7. Psychology    8. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    9. Psychotherapy - General    10. Psychotropic Drugs    11. Psychotherapy