Mental Illness category: 868 books
by Neil Blower
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
This short, diary-style novel, by a British army veteran chronicles the difficulties faced by Tommy, a 23-year-old squaddie, as he desperately tries to conquer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shell shock. His over-emotional responses to the stresses of everyday life post-office queues, a trip...
Identifying and Recovering from Psychological Trauma
A Psychiatrist's Guide for Victims of Childhood Abuse, Spousal Battery, and Political Terrorism
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2012
In this invaluable resource, psychiatrist Brian Trappler explains how victims of childhood abuse, spousal battery, and political terrorism can identify and recover from post-traumatic strress disorder and other forms of psychological trauma. Drawing on his extensive experience treating patients with...
by Johanna O'Flaherty
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2014
A succinct and compelling treatise on the bio-psycho-social effects of trauma, and the connections between trauma and addiction, as well as how these conditions facilitate each other. The challenges of working effectively with those struggling with trauma and co-occurring addiction in treatment settings...
Pranksters
Making Mischief in the Modern World
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
From Benjamin
Franklin's newspaper hoax that faked the death of his rival to Abbie Hoffman’s
attempt to levitate the Pentagon, pranksters, hoaxers, and con artists have caused
confusion, disorder, and laughter in Western society for centuries. Profiling
the most notorious mischief makers from the...
by Emil Schulz
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2012
The term Dementia Praecox by Kraepelin was used to describe the state of dementia that followed immediately after detecting the character of the disease prognosis. This definition was the product of the observation of symptoms that included hallucinations, delusions, incongruous emotions, attention deficit disorder, negativism, stereotypies and progressive deterioration.
Some Notes on Field Theory, Albert's Mind, and the Status Quo: The Necessity of Contextualism in Psychology
Includes: Synesthesia / Schizophrenia
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2012
A brief history of Psychology and the Sciences as related to field theory. Also include an article on Synesthesia / Schizophrenia.
Book Trailer - http://bit.ly/SomeNotes
"Notes on Albert's Mind, Field Theory and Contextualism"
Years passed. Man remained ignorant of...
Critical Issues in Trauma Resolution
The Traumatic Incident Network
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Most common approaches to post-traumatic stress reduction fall into two categories: coping techniques and cathartic techniques. Some therapists give their clients specific in vivo (literally "in life") methods for counteracting or coping with the symptoms of PTSD--tools to permit their clients...
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) and Smoking Cessation
A Case Study Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
The experiences of "Samantha" as a client will be used to illustrate how Traumatic Incident Reduction and Life Stress Reduction strategies have helped her overcome her smoking addiction. Samantha, age 25, is a young pregnant woman who is presently working at a shop as an accounting assistant....
by Charles H. Elliott, Laura L. Smith
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Your clear, compassionate guide to managing BPD — and living well
Looking for straightforward information on Borderline Personality Disorder? This easy-to-understand guide helps those who have BPD develop strategies for breaking the destructive cycle. This book also aids loved ones in accepting...
by Andrew M. Leeds, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2009
"This is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of EMDR. It provides great clarity to readers unsure of how this therapy is conducted. If you want to know about EMDR, this is the book to have." Score: 100, 5 stars
--Doody's
Learning to use EMDR safely and effectively...
by Judith A. Cohen, MD, Anthony P. Mannarino
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2016
This authoritative guide has introduced many tens of thousands of clinicians to Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a leading evidence-based treatment for traumatized children and their parents or caregivers. Preeminent clinical researchers provide a comprehensive framework for assessing...
Adopting a Child With a Trauma and Attachment Disruption History
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
"If you have the love in your heart and the courage to adopt a child from a traumatized background, then you must have this book." -- Robert Rich, PhD, anxietyanddepression-help.com
This booklet is a fact-filled resource for adoptive parents who have a child with trauma and attachment...
The Dissociation of Abigail
A Psychodynamic and Behavioral Assessment including Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
Among the most profound manifestations of childhood trauma is that of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Theorists suggest DID can be both adaptive and dysfunctional in nature. "The Dissociation of Abigail" will illustrate how childhood trauma can affect the perception, cognition, and...
REPAIR For Teens
A Program for Recovery from Incest & Childhood Sexual Abuse
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
R.E.P.A.I.R. is a Six-Stage Program for abuse survivors that will transform your life forever!
Recognize and accept your adult problems stemming from childhood sexual abuse.
Enter into a commitment to transform your life.
Process your issues with tools and techniques that will...