This book goes beyond the nature and nurture divisions that traditionally have constrained much of our thinking about development, exploring the role of interpersonal relationships in forging key connections in the brain. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., presents a ground-breaking new way of thinking about the emergence of the human mind and the process by which each of us becomes a feeling, thinking, remembering individual. Illuminating how and why neurobiology matters, this book is essential reading for clinicians, educators, researchers, and students interested in human experience and development across the life span.
Selected papers of David Epston and Michael White. The purpose in making these papers available in one source book is so that they can be read together. One of the aspects of the work reported in this collection that is of central importance to Michael and David is the spirit of adventure; these papers will introduce readers to this spirit. More info
Here's a book to take you on an enchanting and enriching journey through the upside and the downside of what it means to be human - our hopes and our fears, our strengths and our weaknesses, our highs and our lows. One alphabet takes you from 'Adventure' to 'Zen' via 'Daring', 'Enthusiasm' and 'Friendship'. Flip the book the other way around, and a second alphabet takes you from 'Anger' to 'Zen' via 'Depression', 'Ego' and 'Fear'. This is a beautifully designed and illustrated book that will appeal even... More info
Narrative Counselling is based on the premise that stories, rather than hard-nosed realities, shape our lives. By changing the stories that negatively label and define students, we help them open up new avenues and opportunities. In this second edition of their best-selling book, John M. Winslade and Gerald D. Monk present even more case studies, guidance, and examples of counselling practice to help students narrate stories that redescribe who they are and what they can be. Grounded in a deep respect for students, this books principles and practices will enable students... More info
