Abnormal psychology Books

'I felt a total lack of joy in my life. Sometimes I would feel like I wanted to cry for no reason. I felt broken. I wasn't able to sleep. I wasn't able to focus. I felt strange inside.'If you can relate to these comments, you're not alone. More than 300...

Manic Depressive illness, also known as Bipolar illness, is often known as the "Artist Illness". Author Brandi Kay Hunting dives into the world of the present day Manic Depressive Artist and their struggles with:·Stability·Medication...

This new collection of essays by distinguished international scholars and clinicians will revolutionize your understanding of madness. Essential for those on both sides of the couch eager to make sense of the plethora of theories about madness available...

This second edition of the award-winning original text brings together in one volume the current thinking and conceptualizations on dissociation and the dissociative disorders. Comprised of ten parts, starting with historical and conceptual issues, and...

In this enlightening biography, award- winning academic psychologist Michael Corballis tells the story of how the field of cognitive psychology evolved and the controversies and anecdotes that occurred along the way. Since the Second World War,...

The Importance of Pathology in MedicinePathology, often referred to as the "backbone" of medicine, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and understanding diseases. It is a specialized field that explores the causes, effects, and progression of various...

La interpretación de los sueños es un campo multidimensional que abarca diferentes niveles de análisis, desde el psicológico hasta el emocional y espiritual. Al explorar los significados ocultos de los sueños, podemos...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Beratung und Therapie, Note: 1,0, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, ehem. Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main (Fachbereich 4 Gesundheit und Soziales), Veranstaltung: Diagnostik und...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Beratung und Therapie, Note: 1,0, Fachhochschule Dortmund, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In dieser Hausarbeit geht es um die psychische Erkrankung der bipolar affektiven Störung. Das Ziel ist es,...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Beratung und Therapie, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Bei der Bearbeitung des Themas standen zwei Fragestellungen im Vordergrund: Wer wird warum Therapeut? Was kennzeichnet eine gute...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Beratung und Therapie, Note: 1,0, Evangelische Fachhochschule Freiburg (Pädagogik der frühen Kindheit), Veranstaltung: Beratung, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Ausmaß von Trauma-Ereignissen,...

"I highly recommend this book to psychotherapists working with PTSD and other trauma-related presenting problems. Dr. Gentry's book has the potential to substantially increase the effectiveness of psychotherapy for the traumatized with a one-two punch:...

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light provides an intimate look into thestruggles of a young Christian mother in dealing with schizoaffectivedisorder. This telling and personal autobiography is a testament to thepower of faith and reaches out to all...

What if we could resolve childhood trauma early, rather than late?We are understanding more and more about how early traumatic experiences affect long-term mental and physical health:Physical impacts are stored in muscles and postureThreats of harm are...

From the Foreword:TIR offers an opportunity for the members of a CISM team to deal with any accumulated emotional baggage that their involvement in crisis-intervention has created. Training in TIR adds another tool to the toolkit of crisis-intervention...

David W. Powell enlisted for a tour of duty in April 1966 with the USMarines after receiving an imminent draft notice. Believing he would beable to leverage his existing skills as a computer programmer, he neverthought all they would see on his resume...

DescriptionThe 'Grim Reaper' is a story based partly on true events. However, all the characters and all the institutions mentioned are entirely imaginary and any resemblance to persons living or dead or actual events are purely coincidental. The reader...

Description'Flirting with Madness,' focuses upon the mental illnesses, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Depression. 'Flirting with Madness' is written under the pen name of Louise Ellison. This is due to...

Do you ever think... BUT I SHOULD BE FINE?With no horrific incident in my past I thought for many years that I should be fine. However, my anxiety, overthinking and pesky self-doubt were signs of the uncomfortable truth that I wasn't fine. Since...

In the decade before he became the highly controversial director of psychedelic drug research at Harvard, Timothy Leary was one of the leading clinical psychologists practicing in the U.S., heading the prestigiousKaiser Foundation Psychological Research...

This dissertation summarizes the research of 30 court referred, custody dispute cases assessing the behaviors of the parents and their children to determine the presence or absence of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). The criteria to determine the...

After decades of practice, psychotherapist Bryan C. Hazelton began expressing through poetry various moments he experienced in his profession. The result is a collection of verse filled with imagination and discernment, exploring psychotherapy in an...

Few would argue that people suffer from mental illness, mental breakdowns, depression or any number of adjectives that describe behaviors that adversely, even severely, affect people's lives. In law it is said that "it doesn't matter what one believes,...

Emotion-focused therapy is a research-informed psychological therapy that to date has mainly been studied in the context of depression, trauma and couple distress. The evidence suggests that this therapy has a lasting and transformative effect. Ladislav...

Schizophrenia is one of the most enigmatic mental disorders, and language is one of its most essential and distinctive traits. Language and Schizophrenia provides a complete overview of schizophrenic language, utilising both psychological and...

"The voice of this narrative is ferocious. It is also prophetic in its plea to open our eyes to the harsh reality of the military, repentance, and redeeming ourselves. Just as I had to block Rubicon's nightmare attacks and shout at him to stop, the...

Ce livre est une analyse approfondie de la psychose maniaco-dépressive, une maladie mentale grave qui affecte des millions de personnes dans le monde. L'auteur examine les symptômes, les causes et les traitements de cette maladie et offre des...

Here is the first major work that examines the benefits of applying social understanding to addiction. The author demonstrates how a social perspective shifts the paradigm from viewing a person in terms of "particles" to...

As gambling become ever more ubiquitous, more people are risking their finances, family lives, and health in their desire to be the winner that takes it all. This book brings together an international panel of experts to...

The Handbook of Psychodiagnostic Testing is an invaluable aid to students and professionals performing psychological assessments. It takes the reader from client referral to finished report, demonstrating how to synthesize...

Embark on a journey to demystify Arrhythmia with "Arrhythmia Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide is your key to understanding the intricacies of arrhythmia, unraveling its definition, types, and the fascinating realm of the...

Delve into the complexities of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) with "Antiphospholipid Syndrome Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." Unraveling the science behind APS, this comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to understanding symptoms,...

Embark on a profound exploration of autoimmune diseases with "Autoimmune Disease Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of autoimmunity, unraveling the mysteries of the immune system and the prevalence...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Atrophy Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide," an in-depth exploration of muscular atrophy. Delve into the intricacies of muscle loss, from defining atrophy and understanding its anatomy to uncovering common causes...

Embark on a revealing journey with "Arteriosclerosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide," a comprehensive exploration of a silent but formidable adversary-arteriosclerosis. This guide delves into the intricacies of this vascular condition, demystifying...

Embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of Aortic Stenosis with "Aortic Stenosis Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide navigates through the intricacies of aortic stenosis, offering a thorough understanding of its...

This book deals with an area of scholarship attracting interdisciplinaryinterest: the field of trauma studies. It is a project that focuses both on thepsychodynamics of trauma and its political and historical contexts. It drawsfrom and reformulates...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,5, Hochschule Darmstadt, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In dieser Hausarbeit wird die Problematik des depressiven Verhaltens und Erlebens Jugendlicher dargestellt und die...

A Blueprint for Community Action From Award-Winning Journalist Larry HayesWritten with authority and compassion, this is the book that rescues mental illness from the shadows and takes the disability into the community.Learn how each person can play a...

R.E.P.A.I.R. is a Six-Stage Program for abusesurvivors that will transform your life forever!Recognize and accept your adult problems stemmingfrom childhood sexual abuse.Enter into a commitment to transform your life.Process your issues with tools and...