This book is titled Change-Oriented Therapy but it really should be called How to Cooperate with Uncooperative Clients. It is a thorough treatise on the nuts and bolts of how to tame angry clients and how to instill hope where pessimism seems to reign. This is the textbook of choice for anyone wanting to learn how to deal effectively with the youth of today as well as their frustrated parents. Ben Furman, author of Its Never too Late to Have a Happy Childhood
Buddha's Brain joins the forces of modern neuroscience with ancient contemplative teachings to show readers how they can work toward greater emotional well-being, healthier relationships, more effective actions, and deepened religious and spiritual understanding. This book will explain how the core elements of both psychological well-being and religious or spiritual life-virtue, mindfulness, and wisdom-are based in the core functions of the brain: regulating, learning, and valuing. Readers will also learn practical ways to apply this information, as the book offers many exercises they can do to tap the unused potential of... More info
In his latest book on therapy psychologist Barry Duncan addresses the question of How Do We Become Better Therapists? In amongst the challenges of day to day therapy and the plethora of latest developments how can we remember our original aspirations, continue to develop as therapists, and achieve better results, more often with a wider variety of clients? In short: how can you become a better therapist? More info
Diary of a First-time Mum is an amusing record of the unpredictable life of a new mum with its doubts, delights and disappointments. Nicole shares her innermost thoughts on all aspects of new motherhood such as breastfeeding, mastitis, sleep deprivation, body changes and the relationship with her husband, often jotting down her thoughts in the wee hours of the morning while breastfeeding. Sharing this book with first time mums could help normalise the feelings and difficulties and joys that are experiencing. Sometimes knowing that you're not the only one feeling this way and having... More info
