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Hildegard Peplau's 50-year career in nursing left an indelible stamp on the profession of nursing, and on the lives of the mentally ill. She wore many hats, and raised her daughter as a single parent while pursuing an ambitious professional path. Her determined manner often aroused controversy.

In this comprehensive handbook, a leading group of experts improve our understanding of the challenges faced by children when coping with death, dying, and bereavement. The book addresses specific issues involved in confrontations with death; discusses the role of bereavement; and explains specific therapeutic interventions for caregivers.

In this capstone work, Arthur Staats synthesises more than four decades of research, theory, and study into a new generation of behaviourism that offers insights and future directions for researchers, professionals, and students.

Based on the Pathways to Life Quality longitudinal research study, this book explores the ways in which older adults' residential choices impact their health and well-being. The study examines the factors associated with life quality for persons living on their own in the local community, as well as those in various housing arrangements.

This clinician's manual and workbook were developed to provide alternatives in the efforts to reduce the national epidemic of spouse/partner maltreatment. The authors describe a model incorporating several theories and approaches of psychotherapy, while focusing on abuse as a primary issue.

Explores the need for new theories in gerontology and sets the stage for the development of the author's theory of gerotranscendence. This book illustrates the practical implications of the theory of gerotranscendence for professionals working with older adults in care settings.

Provides practical guidance to plan, organize, and run a teaching skills program for medical residents. This book offers materials for course use, including modules for use with paediatric residents, teaching clinical procedures, works rounds, and role play. It also includes evaluation forms that can be customized to fit a particular program.

In this work, the authors present their brief cognitive hypnosis model - an approach that incorporates a cognitive perspective and a simple way of using ""change language"" to effect rapid change.

Introducing a basis for dialogue across humanistic, scientific, and professional disciplines, this work addresses topics as industrial employment, retirement, life styles of older women, and biological research. It includes philosophical reflections on the ""third age"", perspectives on institutional adaptations, and an aging society.

Provides a unique function-based classification system for categorizing problem behaviours in schools. Written by the author of the bestselling textbook on functional behavioural assessment, the Cipani Behavioral Classification System contained in this manual provides an invaluable alternative to the idiosyncratic descriptions of problem behaviour functions currently employed in FBA reports.

This second edition of an acclaimed guide to the theory and practice of EMDR provides updated information regarding new evidence for its treatment efficacyand an in-depth presentation of state-of-the-art research on its mechanisms of action. The book reviews outcome studies suggesting EMDR¿Äôs effectiveness fordiagnoses beyond PTSD, along with studies on its use for treatment of depression, with cancer patients, and with groups. It surveys new strategies onadvanced EMDR therapy topics such as when treating dissociative and personality disorders, along with references for more in-depth information. The secondedition also provides an expanded glossary and extensively updated references and reflects changes corresponding to the DSM-5. The book delivers clear, concise treatment guidelines for students, practicing clinicians, supervisors, clinic directors, and hospital administratorsinvolved in the treatment of those with PTSD, specific phobias, and panic disorder. For researchers conducting treatment outcome studies, it provideseasy-to-access treatment guidelines and a comprehensive set of fidelity checklists for all aspects of EMDR therapy. Many new charts, forms, scripts,illustrations, tables, and decision trees present key information clearly and concisely to guide treatment planning and documentation. Case studies withtranscripts illustrate the different protocols and further guide practitioners of EMDR therapy in informed decision making. New to the Second Edition: Describes updated information on mechanisms of action of EMDR therapy Presents new evidence-based EMDR therapy Delivers outcome studies for the use of EMDR with a broad range of diagnoses Surveys new research about using EMDR with cancer patients and those with severe depression Discusses the evolution of the theory of memory networks in EMDR therapy Examines the effectiveness of bilateral stimulation on adaptive memories and images Reflects changes resulting from DSM-5 Includes extensively updated and expanded references and glossary Provides new charts, forms, scripts, illustrations, decision trees, and case studies illustrating different protocols Key Features: Presents an easy-to-use set of forms and scripts available for download from www.springerpub.com/leeds-2e Focuses on safety and efficiency of EMDR therapy in many situations Expands AIP model regarding using EMDR to resolve psychological defenses Discusses ethical issues in clinical application, consultation, supervision, and research

Presenting a variety of contemporary models and frameworks for community engagement, this book is distinguished by its unique emphasis on campus-community partnerships from the perspective of the community. The text addresses the impact of a variety of service-learning arrangements on local communities and focuses on the experiences of the community organisation.

Emerging disabilities are disabling conditions that are new to medical science, often medically debated, and lacking in known etiology; or those increasing in prevalence in recent years. This master's-level text is the first to eschew traditional disabilities to focus specifically on the unique characteristics and needs of individuals with disabilities such as multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease, or those currently increasing in prevalence (e.g., diabetes, autism, PTSD), and explore their implications for rehabilitation counseling practice. The text is also unique in its examination of how disability causes, types, and patterns are changing in response to current medical, social, cultural, and environmental trends and addressing necessary changes to rehabilitation policies and practices to better serve consumers with emerging disabilities.The book explores important sociological and environmental phenomena such as global warming, pollution, poverty, violence, migration patterns, addiction, and substance abuse, and the changing age demographic of the United States that has altered the landscape of disability policy and rehabilitation services in the 21st century. Each chapter provides specific examples of disabling conditions and discusses their medical, psychosocial, and vocational significance. The authors examine implications for rehabilitation assessment, planning, and placement, and emphasize changes needed to rehabilitation policy and practice. The text is replete with practical evidence-based strategies for meeting the psychosocial and vocational needs of people with emerging disabilities. Chapters include case examples, learning objectives, and discussion questions.Key Features:Describes disabling conditions either new to medical science or increasing in prevalence in modern societyExamines sociocultural, environmental, and legislative trends that have resulted in emerging disabilitiesDelivers policy, programming, and research recommendations to improve services and supports for Americans with emerging disabilitiesProvides practical, evidence-based strategies for meeting the psychosocial and vocational needs of people with emerging disabilitiesIncludes learning objectives, case examples, and discussion questionsSupplemental materials include PowerPoints, syllabus, and test bank

The experiences of African Americans in urban communities are unique, and to be truly understood require an in-depth appreciation of the interface between micro- and macro-level factors. This text presents a framework for urban social work practice that encompasses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by this community.

Using rich case examples drawn from typical patient presentations of common chronic conditions encountered in primary care, this book gives students the skills needed to step into the role of Behavioral Health Specialist on a primary care team. It is ideal for health care social workers, mental health counsellors, and psychologists training to practice in a primary care setting.

This practical resource is the first to apply EMDR to clients/patients with psychotic disorders. It provides a summary of the latest research covering the use of EMDR in schizophrenia and the other psychoses, and demonstrates how an easy to use adaptation of the standard EMDR 8-phase protocol, the ICoNN model can be successfully applied in this client group with good outcomes.

Tailored to the unique educational requirements of school psychology, this is the first complete guide to the practicum and internship process for school psychology students and faculty. Full of practical information and advice, the book introduces students to a variety of professional issues they may be required to navigate during their supervised field-based experiences.

Offers the most up-to-date, research-based information on policies and practice in rural and frontier populations. This highly readable book focuses on best practices and new models of service delivery in rural populations throughout the world, with a specific emphasis on those in the US.

An authoritative guide for both pre-professionals and seasoned counsellors, counsellor educators, clinical supervisors, psychologists, and social workers. This quick, and user-friendly desk reference guide has been fully updated and expanded to reflect critical developments immediately relevant to the counselling professions.

The second edition of Lashley's Essentials of Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensive update to this classic text on genetics for students and nurses, with new information on the science, technology, and clinical application of genomics. The book has a practical, clinically-oriented approach, and is in line with educational core competencies.

This comprehensive guide to the unique challenges faced by boys and young men encompasses today's most critical issues and presents effective, evidence-based strategies for treating them. Recognising the specific needs of diverse young males, this text covers such contemporary issues as bullying and harassment, anger management, online gaming, addiction, pornography, and gang membership.

Focuses heavily on contemporary approaches and cross-professional applications. This book emphasizes "big picture" frameworks to conceptualize how major theories of counselling and psychotherapy operate and compare. This innovative new text presents theories using an "paradigm" framework: the organic-medical, psychological, systemic/relational, and social constructivist paradigms.

Provides recommendations by foremost scholars regarding best practices and future directions in LGBT agingWith its critical examination of contemporary issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders, this landmark Annual Review continues a nearly 40-year tradition of providing state-of-the-art knowledge, insight, and research on topics critical to gerontologists worldwide. The 37th volume addresses the cardinal changes occurring in the public policy arena-marriage rights, social security benefits, and other movements toward equality-as they pertain to LGBT elders, and focuses on a variety of key challenges affecting this population. Bringing together the work of highly respected researchers in health policy and psychosocial spheres pertinent to older LGBT adults, the Review also sets forth recommendations on best practices and discusses future directions for working with this population. Each chapter covers a specific issue affecting the older LGBT population and includes definitions of key concepts; a summary of current research; and a discussion of trends and future directions. The Review addresses such key topics as sexuality and sexual health, health and mental health disparities, caregiving, and service needs. It focuses on such critical issues for LGBT elders as social services, families and social supports, health and wellbeing for transgender and bisexual older adults, stigma for bisexual older adults, and special issues for older LGBT veterans and rural-dwelling elders. Also examined is the intersection of diverse characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. The book concludes with a discussion of programs and policies for older LGBT adults and offers concluding comments for professionals working with this population. Key Features:Provides an historical view of events, policy, and public opinion that have affected the lives of older LGBT cohortsDistills state-of-the-art research and data on such critical issues as sexuality, health and mental health disparities, caregiving, and service needsConsiders the intersection of diverse characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and agingDiscusses families and social supports, health and wellbeing for transsexual and bisexual older adults, LGBT veterans, and rural eldersExamines future trends and changes in policy and programming to benefit older LGBTs

Delivers practical, evidence-based strategies for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinical professionals teaching in advanced health provider education programs. The text disseminates interprofessional teaching and learning strategies that can be used across the gamut of advanced clinical disciplines.

Harnessing the proven benefits of active learning strategies, this is the first activity book created for a broad spectrum of courses in aging-related higher education. It features 32 classroom and community-based educational activities for instructors seeking to introduce and/or enhance aging content in their courses.

Provides a comprehensive guide to current and emerging law issues, questions, trends and research. It will empower readers to understand and deal with pressing legal issues in nursing care. It discusses nursing malpractice, risk management, employment law, business law, corporate compliance, and dispute resolution as they relate to health care law and nursing practices.

Research documents that rural elders are poorer, live in less adequate housing, and have far fewer health and service options available to them than their urban counterparts, yet there is a critical lack of current and detailed information on the problems facing rural elders and on the professional practices that serve this population. This text fills this gap by introducing readers to rural areas and their residents and discussing the issues, programs, and policies designed to meet their needs. Through a multidisciplinary lens, it examines and defines specific competencies required for successful work with older adults and their families in these communities. The text presents a research-driven, competency-based approach for the health and human service professionals who work with older rural residents. It discusses both the problems facing older adults and their families and evidence-based solutions regarding policy and best practices. Key issues examined include health and wellness, transportation, housing, long-term care, income, employment, and retirement, along with the needs of special populations (ethnic minorities, immigrants, and the LGBT population). Case examples reinforce an interdisciplinary model that addresses practice with rural elders that encompasses professional competencies, values and ethics, and the roles of a spectrum of health and human service professionals. The text also examines current policies affecting health and social services to rural elders and recommendations for policy change to build an effective health and human service workforce in rural communities. Links to Podcast interviews with scholars and respected professionals working in the field and "Spotlight" excerpts from the text reinforce information. In addition, the text provides discussion questions, PowerPoint slides, a test question bank, and suggested activities and exercises. Key Features: Fills a vacuum regarding information on health and social services for rural elders Provides current and comprehensive knowledge about issues besetting this population and programs and policies designed to meet their needs Examines and defines specific competencies required for effective health and social services Based on a research-driven, competency-based, interdisciplinary approach to policy and best practice Includes links to Podcast interviews with scholars and respected professionals in the field

Psychology of Trauma 101 is exceptionally well-written, easy to read, and enriched with empirical findings and discussions related to trauma psychology. Therefore, this book would help any beginning mental health professional better understand the current state of trauma research, theory, and treatment; and thus, Psychology of Trauma 101 is highly recommended. " -- Erin K. Poindexter, Journal of Loss and Trauma As trauma research and practice grow, practitioners, trainees, and others struggle to acquire and apply critical information to help the traumatized. In Psychology of Trauma 101, Lesia Ruglass and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett fill this void with a highly readable and reliable guide for practitioners and students in promoting posttraumatic growth and resilience. Charles R. Figley, PhD, Tulane University Our knowledge about the psychological effects of traumatic events has grown dramatically over the past three decades. Psychology of Trauma 101 is a concise, current, and accessible overview of this critical issue, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its causes, and its physical and mental consequences. Grounded in the most up-to-date research and theories on trauma and its effects, this text not only covers the concepts of what trauma is and the ways in which different kinds of traumas affect people, but also considers how it is diagnosed in the wake of DSM-5 and is treated with both conventional and alternative methods. Richly illustrated with first-person accounts from trauma survivors, this book encompasses theories, diagnosis, and treatment as well as how trauma affects family members and caregivers. It also addresses the variables of gender, race/ethnicity, and culture as they bear on trauma psychology and the potential health consequences of trauma. In addition, the book illuminates controversies in the field and such emerging topics as posttraumatic growth, multiple traumas, and how traumatic events affect communities. Written by a team of leading researchers and clinicians in the field, the book is an ideal introduction to this critical topic for students and practitioners. Key Features Provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of trauma and PTSD Considers theoretical frameworks for understanding trauma and its impact on physical and mental health Addresses how trauma is diagnosed and treated with both conventional and alternative approaches Covers posttraumatic growth, multiple traumas, and caregiver issues such as burnout and self-care Includes plentiful firsthand accounts from trauma survivors The Psych 101 Series Short, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field.

Nonprofit organizations face fierce competition for funding, especially during times of financial crisis. In order to effectively further their goals and make a long-term impact in the communities they serve, these organizations must remain financially viable and sustainable. This book equips students training to become better nonprofit leaders with the information and conceptual frameworks needed to ensure their organizations are financially sustainable. Using practical tips and illustrative case examples, it guides the reader to an understanding of the structures and processes of nonprofit organizations, and includes detailed coverage of financial analysis, budget management, cash flow, financial accountability and reporting, investing, fundraising, and organizational growth. This book is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners in social service administration, human service leadership, public and community health, public administration, organization management, and health care administration and management.