The narrative therapy approach involves the whole family and especially children by respecting their unique language, problem-solving resources and views of the world. Therapists, parents, teachers or anyone helping children and families will find that this book turns their thinking around, in the most unexpected and illuminating ways.
This book is a heartfelt invitation to look beyond our taken-for-granted notions of crime, punishment and imprisonment. Beyond the Prison is a passionate expose of the politics of imprisonment, as well as an inspiring account of alternatives. Addressing issues of class, gender and race, and exploring the beliefs and ways of being which permeate the prison system, David draws primarily on his work with men in a maximum security prison, as well as conversations with a range of people in Australia, New Zealand, and North America. More info
Jolene Brackey has a vision - a vision that will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. When a person has short-term memory loss, his life is made up of moments. But if you think about it, our memory is made up of moments, too. We are not able to create a perfectly wonderful day with someone who has dementia, but it is absolutely attainable to create a perfectly wonderful moment; a moment that puts a smile... More info
About 6 million young people, or roughly 1 in 10, suffer from a serious emotional disturbance that significantly impairs their functioning. Meeting their diverse needs is often challenging for their families and for the therapist working with such families. This accessible, practical book is designed to enhance the effectiveness of practitioners working with families that include a child or adolescent with an anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, although grounded in current theory and research this book emphasizes professional practice with families, includes rich case material and clinical applications and... More info
