The Novartis Foundation Series is a popular collection of the proceedings from Novartis Foundation Symposia, in which groups of leading scientists from a range of topics across biology, chemistry and medicine assembled to present papers and discuss results. The Novartis Foundation, originally known as the Ciba Foundation, is well known to scientists and clinicians around the world.
Discusses the various theories of consciousness from different perspectives: psychological, neurophysiological and philosophical. Theories regarding the interaction of pain, schizophrenia, the brain and the nervous system with consciousness are included. Also includes a discussion of the relative merits of the different theories together with the latest data from the experimental disciplines.
Discusses the various theories of consciousness from different perspectives: psychological, neurophysiological and philosophical. Theories regarding the interaction of pain, schizophrenia, the brain and the nervous system with consciousness are included. Also includes a discussion of the relative merits of the different theories together with the latest data from the experimental disciplines.
The Handbook of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder is the definitive resource for empirically sound information on narcissism for researchers, students, and clinicians at a time when this personality disorder has become a particularly relevant area of interest. This unique work deepens understanding of how narcissistic behavior influences behavior and impedes progress in the worlds o…
Книга представляет собой практическое руководство по поиску и нахождению идеального партнера. Автор дает советы по улучшению личной жизни, раскрытию личности и улучшению коммуникационных навыков. Книга содержит полезную информацию и практические рекомендации, которые помогут людям находить свой путь в жизни и не делать ошибок в выборе партнера.
Когда вы слышите, что у вас рак, вы испытываете шок. Диагноз пугает и сложно представить человека, который воспримет новость, как приглашение в увлекательное путешествие. Тем не менее для автора книги рак стал началом осознанности, духовного поиска души, встречей с Богом, с Христианством. «Болезнь оказалась любопытным путем к себе, к Богу. Она сделала меня лучше», — пишет автор Катерина Корин. И …
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as an effective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but for clinicians working with older clients, there are particular issues that need to be addressed. Topics covered include the need to build a therapeutic relationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing, setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorat…
Praise for Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy «This is an extremely positive and strength-focused text that provides therapists with a structure and the tools to implement interventions that have a long history of promoting the types of clinical changes desired by family members and community stakeholders.»—From the Foreword by Scott W. Henggeler, PhD, Professor, Dep…
Critical Neuroscience: A Handbook of the Social and Cultural Contexts of Neuroscience brings together multi-disciplinary scholars from around the world to explore key social, historical and philosophical studies of neuroscience, and to analyze the socio-cultural implications of recent advances in the field. This text’s original, interdisciplinary approach explores the creative potential for engagi…
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer presents an eight-week course for MBCT which has been tried and tested over ten years of clinical use, and is targeted specifically for people with cancer. There is growing evidence of mindfulness as a successful and cost-effective intervention for reducing the negative psychological impact of cancer and treatment Draws upon the author’s experience of…
Do you make evidence-based decisions when designing and conducting evaluations, and use methods validated by experience? Because of the growing importance of evidence-based decision-making for improving programs and policies, this issue examines methods selection: Which is better? How can one be improved? Are the results of the project worth the resources expended? and how that leads to confidence…
Perfect your people skills with this mini ebook by the author of ‘How to Talk to Anyone’ and ‘How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You’Leil Lowndes is the acknowledged queen of intelligent, savvy, quick fix advice for your long term social success.Leil’s insights and strategies are based on real research into human psychology and behaviour. Her style is wickedly funny, full of sage advice and a pl…
Become the master of your world Presents 20 key concepts, or keys, to aid critical thinking Authored by one of the world's most eminent psychologists – and founder of the Flynn Effect Looks at topics such as Race and IQ, «good» science and the current world economic crisis Written in a clear and lucid style, illustrated with many examples
Therapist and Client: A Relational Approach to Psychotherapy provides a guide to the fundamental interpersonal elements of the therapeutic relationship that make it the most effective factor in therapy. Presents the fundamental interpersonal elements that make the therapeutic relationship the most effective factor in psychotherapy Explores and integrates a range of approaches from various schools,…
Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within your coaching practice Written by Robert Biswas-Diener, a respected researcher, psychologist, life and organizational coach, and expert in positive psychology, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching presents a wide range of practical interventions and tools you can put to use right away in your coaching practice. Each intervention…