Child, developmental and lifespan psychology Books

Many fresh research ideas will be inspired and generated by the observations of practitioners who share their views and expertise. This book is an excellent resource for students, practitioners, and professionals interested in learning about the science...

Mental health is simply the sanity of the mind.It is very important to take good care of our health especially our mental health - it impacts every aspect of our lives, whether we're aware of it or not. It not only affects how we think and feel, but also...

Journey along with Florida as she experiences adventure, joy, and a little fear.  On this journey, Florida discovers no matter what happens or where she may be, her Father is always near.  All she has to do is listen for his voice!

The Handbook of Research on Child and Adolescent Psychology Practices and Interventions offers a crucial solution to the pressing need for comprehensive resources in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Edited by esteemed scholar Sanjeev...

The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals, families, communities, states, and countries in ways that were never expected. A closer study of how the pandemic affected different areas of individuals' development and mental and...

Best-selling author Rebecca Galli has experienced some of life's most difficult challenges: sibling loss, special needs children, paralysis. In this book of daily readings, she offers reflective questions and inspiration for readers to "fuel up" on...

This book is not offering enlightenment, it's describing it. The enlightened mind unites intellect and emotion despite their separation being built into the structure of our brains. This split appears in the mythic division between our lower and higher...

You are probably asking yourself, "why should I read this book?" The answer is simple: If you want a shortcut to success in any area, you ask experts who have devoted their lives to being successful in that one area and were kind enough to write it all...

This book will more than fill in the gaps of any church volunteer training session and will provide the detail for leading a vibrant youth discussion group. "Being in a small group was a very valuable experience for me growing up. I had the affirmation...

This book presents an integrated and coordinated framework for assessing developmental, psychological, and behavioral disorders in early childhood. Expert contributors advocate for natural-environment methods in addition to standardized measures in...

If you've completed Campbell's first workbook of this pair, you know without a doubt that personal metaphors matter. Resourceful ones can empower and sustain clients. Problematic ones can prevent clients from making the internal shifts they desire. Is...

NEW EDITION - Now includes a bonus chapter from Laurie's newest memoir, Selling Vegetables to Drunks.Heralded by autism advocate Temple Grandin as "an honest memoir about perseverance and hope."Candid, Vulnerable, Informative, InspirationalWhen Skyler...

A poignant memoir of courage and resilience exploring one family's journey with autism in the 1960s.Ever felt like an alien in a world that doesn't understand you?Join the incredible story of Michael, a nonverbal autistic savant who believed he was from...

Become an Empowered Parent Raising a Confident ChildCreated for families/caretakers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children who may be experiencing doubt, fear, or anxiety at the start of or during their DHH journey. This essential guide gives...

Everything changed when Lisa cradled her first-born son, who had experienced a prenatal stroke. Embarking on the special needs journey, Lisa struggled with her faith and resurfacing childhood trauma and insecurities. Through counseling, she unpacked the...

Eileen Teel lives in Colorado. What brings her joy in her life is her wonderful family - husband Brian, three grown children and now grandchildren! Her Irish upbringing means she has always loved stories. After retiring from Higher Education, she began...

Jaden's Learning Super Team: All About IEPs is an empowering story designed for young readers, particularly children with special needs and their families. Through the eyes of Jaden, a smart and curious young boy, children will learn what an IEP...

Stärk självförtroendet - Få framgång i ditt yrkes- och privatliv genom att övervinna självtvivel och komplex. Den här boken är en djupgående guide om ämnet "att öka...

As bases da psicologia do desenvolvimento na adolescência e na infância. O desenvolvimento de uma criança pequena é não só fascinante, mas também incrivelmente complexo. As crianças passam por...

The Modern Young Man's Guide to Manhood is your roadmap to manhood with unfiltered plain talk. Some of it is controversial, but if you want the truth, that is just how it is sometimes. This book covers the heavy topics that every man must master:- Mental...

"Tech-Wise Parenting: Balancing Screen Time and Outdoor Adventures for Modern Kids" by Katarina Andersson is a really cool book for parents today. In a world full of computers, this book will help you find your way around the digital world on purpose...

A series based on a father and son's lovely relationship with amazing life lessons which will craft every child's personality. It will help your child to be kind, compassionate, helpful, and grateful to you and everybody contributing to his upbringing. A...

Sind sie im Alltag oft gestresst und wissen manchmal nicht, wo ihnen der Kopf steht?Haben sie das Gefühl, dass sie anders sind als die Anderen und oft nicht verstanden werden?Sind sie oder ihr Kind hochsensibel? Dieser Ratgeber hilft ihnen dabei, dies...

Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über die Symptomatik bei demenziell bedingten Sprachstörungen, eine praxisorientierte Anleitung zur Durchführung von Fördermaßnahmen sowie linguistisch fundierte Übungen zur Erfassung der zentralen Bereiche beginnender...

Um die Problematik Rechenschwäche besser verstehen zu können, ist es notwendig, die grundlegenden Strukturen und Prozesse zu analysieren, die die verschiedenen mathematischen Leistungen beeinflussen. Dabei stellt das Arbeitsgedächtnis die Basisstruktur...

Auf wissenschaftlichem Gebiet galt Charlotte Bühler (1893-1974) einst als die prominenteste Frau Österreichs. Zusammen mit ihrem Ehemann, Karl Bühler, begründete sie das erste Wiener Psychologische Institut und wurde mit ihren Arbeiten zur Kinder- und...

Unter einer interdisziplinären Perspektive vereint der Band aktuelle Beiträge zur komplexen Thematik des Jugendalters, wobei die Autorinnen und Autoren hierbei die vielfältigen Facetten dieser kritischen Lebensphase beleuchten. Die hier versammelten...

Dear Readers,I humbly present to you my sophomore poetry book. The dreamy world of Mortals, Myths, and Maybes is an exploration of self and what that means. I invert the real world and create a magical second world of words in which I can experiment with...

Imagine what might happen when a family embarks on the fun, wild ride that accompanies the developmental differences of a very special child. This is exactly the kind of journey my family has been on since the birth of my twin daughters, one of whom has...

·        Do see your child struggling with anxiety and giving into it?·        Most parents find themselves as helpless bystanders to their child's crippling anxiety...

Keeping children's bodies, minds and emotions on task just got easier with this new book from self-regulation expert Teresa Garland. Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies features more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies and...

WHY PUNISH ME? A first-hand account of clerical child abuseMichael Moloney tells the story of how, as a vulnerable altar boy, he was psychologically and physically abused by Catholic priests. He traces the origins of clerical abuse all the way back to...

These works, collected together for the first time, provide intriguing insights on everything from day-to-day job planning to enhancing quality, fostering teamwork, and becoming a genuinely outstanding leader.All of these publications have a profound...

You are not aloneIf you are the parent, caregiver or responsible adult for a child who has been given a diagnosis of ADHD, you may have many questions and concerns.The ADHD Support Handbook provides a wealth of guidance and resources that will...

Discover the fascinating world of aging with Understanding Aging: A Comprehensive Guide to the Biological, Social, and Psychological Aspects of Getting Older. This comprehensive book delves into the definition and importance of aging, explores the...

After three weeks of having relapsed, I entered Hanley Rehabilitation Centerin West Palm Beach. A rehabilitation center for alcoholics and drug addicts.I had no idea what I had in store for me but having been in Marine Corpboot camp over twenty years...

Raising a child with autism is like living a scavenger hunt where once you collect all of the necessary pieces on the list, that list completely changes.Finding Leigha’s Voice will put you right in the heart of raising Leigha, my...

Men's Stories for a Change records and analyses stories written by a group of older men who met over thirteen years to share memories about ageing and masculinity. So here there are stories of love and sex, bodily change, crisis and disturbance, politics...

It was not easy for Eileen, who was categorized as "stupid" and "dumb" in school and bullied by her classmates. Yet, when she discovered her inner talents and applied them as a businesswoman, everyone saw she was really "Smart on...

Thousands of educators have turned to "You're Going to Love This Kid!" for fresh ways to welcome and teach students with autism--and now the book teachers trust is fully revised and more practical than ever! Gathering feedback from teachers across the...

As people grow older, cultural issues arise. Recognizing how social influences guide and restrict people leads to a better understanding of one's self and helps people as they age. The Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and...

Today's youth experience a period of major physical, physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes with changing patterns of social interactions and relationships. The changing environments in which adolescents live impacts their behavior, which...

In the counseling field, it is imperative that mental health professionals stay informed of current research findings. By staying abreast of the most recent trends and techniques in healthcare, professionals can modify their methods to better aid their...

The human condition is affected by numerous factors in modern society. In modern times, technology is so integrated into culture that it has become necessary to perform even daily functions. Human Development and Interaction in the Age of Ubiquitous...

While there have been great strides made in the treatment options available to trauma victims, there is a noticeable gap in the availability of medical, social, and psychological options in rural communities. As these hurdles gain more recognition,...

This book is focused on work, occupation and career development: themes that are fundamental to a wide range of human activities and relevant across all cultures. Yet theorizing and model building about this most ubiquitous of human activities from...

This handbook addresses universal developmental and cultural factors contributing to child and adolescent mental health and well-being across the globe. It examines sociocultural contexts of development and identifies children's and adolescents'...