Routledge

Developing Essential Clinical Competencies in Counseling and PsychotherapyHighly Effective Therapy emphasizes the process of learning essential clinical competencies. It illustrates competencies in action with evidence-based treatment protocols and clinical simulations to foster learning and competency. Highly Effective Therapy is a hands-on book...

A ReaderHealth care systems, the role of health professionals and the experience of health and illness are all undergoing change and development as we enter the twenty-first century. The Sociology and Politics of Health is a collection of key readings through which to explore the sociological and political dimensions of health, illness and health...

Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within presents an extraordinarily effective method for creating and using metaphors that constellate a healing array of unconscious learnings and resources in child and family therapy. Highly recommended for those interested in effective therapeutic approaches as well as for those seeking to reach...

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy PracticesInterventions and Practices in Solution-Focused Approaches provides readers with a plethora of ideas for practicing, training, and enjoying the solution-focused approach in therapy, consulting, supervision, and coaching....

Mothers, Midwives and the Production Line'Breast is best' is today's prevailing mantra. However, women - particularly first-time mothers - frequently feel unsupported when they come to feed their baby. This new experience often takes place in the impersonal and medicalized surroundings of a hospital maternity ward where women are 'seen to' by...

The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating DisordersThis accessible volume will guide therapists of all disciplines through step-by-step treatment of compulsive eating. The authors introduce the new research related to health, weight, fitness and diet failure, and then discuss a treatment method which advocates eating as guided by...