The Oxford Companion to the Mind by R.L. Gregory

$12.00 AUD

Category: Psychology | Reading Level: very good

The Oxford Companion to the Mind contains 1001 alphabetically arranged entries, varying in length from brief definitions to substantial essays on major topics. Its subject matter is extremely broad, and includes philosophy, psychology, and the physiology of the brain and nervous system. There are also a large number of articles on 'topics of mental life', in which well-known writers discuss subjects in which they have a particular expertise or interest. Students of and all those concerned with psychology, psychiatry, neurophysiology, and philosophy of mind; general readers. ...Show more

The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine (HB) by Terry Wahls

$25.00 AUD

Category: Medical

An integrative approach to healing chronic auto-immune conditions by a doctor, researcher and sufferer of progressive MS. Like many doctors, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients' ailments with drugs or surgical procedures; until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000. Within three years, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a tilt-recline wheelchair. Dr. Wahls began studying the latest research on autoimmune disease and brain biology and decided to get her vitamins from her diet rather than pills. ...Show more

Treating Child Sex Offenders and Victims: A Practical Guide by Anna C. Salter

$15.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

Treating Child Sex Offenders and Victims is a practical manual designed to assist mental health professionals in the effective treatment of both victims and offenders through the development of specialized skills. The author discusses methods of treatment of offenders and includes an assessment batt ery, which measures their sexual attitudes. She also addresses ways of treating victims and minimizing trauma within the legal system. The volume will thus be invaluable for all mental health professionals who wish to learn effective treatment of the victims and the perpetrators of child sexual abuse. ...Show more

The Essential Handbook of Offender Assessment and Treatment by Clive R. Hollin (Editor)

$9.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

This "Essential Handbook" provides the critical elements from its companion volume, the successful Handbook of Offender Assessment and Treatment. A comprehensive review of assessment and treatment, it covers the major offender groups: sex offenders, violent offenders, offenders with mental and personali ty disorders, and property offenders. A range of treatment approaches are also included, incorporating behavioural, cognitive, skills-based, anger management, school programs, and family-based approaches. Whilst retaining its international, high quality appeal, The Essential Handbook of Offender Assessment and Treatment is a concise, portable edition for all clinicians, academics and researchers working with offenders across a range of settings. ...Show more

Stalkers & Their Victims by Paul E. Mullen

$13.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

This highly practical, informative account is a must for anyone who deals with stalkers and their victims.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffrey Brantley

$20.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

A Clear and Effective Approach to Learning DBT Skills First developed for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, especially for those characterized by overwhelming emotions. Research sho ws that DBT can improve your ability to handle distress without losing control and acting destructively. In order to make use of these techniques, you need to build skills in four key areas-distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, a collaborative effort from three esteemed authors, offers straightforward, step-by-step exercises for learning these concepts and putting them to work for real and lasting change. Start by working on the introductory exercises and, after making progress, move on to the advanced-skills chapters. Whether you are a professional or a general reader, whether you use this book to support work done in therapy or as the basis for self-help, you'll benefit from this clear and practical guide to better managing your emotions. ...Show more

Internet Addiction - A Handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment by Kimberly S. Young (Editor); Cristiano Nabuco de Abreu (Editor)

$22.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

Internet Addiction: A Handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment "This book provides cutting-edge coverage by expanding the field to include specific problems such as online gaming, cybersex addiction, and gambling addiction. Its extensive attention to dealing with adolescents is essential, given th e rapid rise in media and technology use by both Net Generation young adults and iGeneration teenagers. I am thrilled to have this invaluable, comprehensive, well-written resource for my own work and recommend it to people who need to understand this unique form of addiction." --Dr. Larry Rosen, Past Chair and Professor of Psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, author of Rewired: Understanding the iGeneration and the Way They Learn and Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation "Our clients come to us when online pornography, video gaming, social networking, gambling, and surfing create untenable disruptions in their lives. If we do not understand what we are seeing and how to address it, we will not be able to provide the help they need. This book provides the practical information clinicians can use to assess and treat this growing problem." --Hilarie Cash, PhD, coauthor of Video Games and Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control, and cofounder of reSTART: Internet Addiction Recovery Program "Internet Addiction: A Handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment provides an integrated and current overview of the different types of Internet addiction-gaming addiction, gambling addiction, and cybersex addiction. The authors deserve ample praise in providing such a comprehensive and informative guide for Internet addiction." --Ran Tao, MD, Professor and Director, and Xiuqin Huang, MD, Associate Professor, Treatment Center for Internet Addiction, General Hospital of Beijing Military Region, China The first empirically informed reference for defining, assessing, diagnosing, and treating problematic Internet use Comprehensive and timely, Internet Addiction explores: Validated assessment tools to differentiate normal from compulsive patterns of computer and online usage The most addictive or problematic online activities Epidemiology and subtypes of Internet addiction such as online pornography, Internet gambling, and online gaming Current theories on the risk factors associated with the development of an addictive disorder related to Internet usage Evidence-based treatment strategies for helping clients of various ages, taking into account main presenting problems and individual situations and circumstances International in scope and empirically based, the cultural and global impact of this subject is discussed, introducing practitioners to the latest clinical implications, assessment methods, and treatment approaches in working with clients suffering from this emerging addictive disorder. ...Show more

Surviving a Stalker - Everything You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe by Linda Gross; Gavin de Becker (Foreword by)

$13.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

Stalking may seem like something that happens only to celebrities. In fact, it is an overlooked, yet extremely prevalent form of domestic violence -- far more widespread than many people suppose. Now journalist Linden Gross provides all the necessary tools readers need to know to handle inappropriate ob sessive attention. Readers will discover how to control their natural reactions (which often put victims at a disadvantage), how to stop feeding the obsessive interaction that perpetuates stalking situations, and how to protect their privacy and safety. Gross explains how these dangerous obsessions begin, the patterns they take, and what potential victims can do before the nightmare becomes real. Surviving a Stalker also draws on the expertise of psychologists and offers secrets from personal security professionals. ...Show more

IP DIY: Internet Pornography: Do-It-Yourself Treatment Guide for Men by Philip Watts

$18.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

The Internet is a rapidly expanding domain. It has many positive benefits but it also has a dark side. Increasingly people are seeking treatment and advice for their addiction to pornography. While for some people the problems involve illegal behaviour, many men seek help for excessive and repeated use of readily available adult pornography. Because of their use patterns, they are bringing problems into their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Dr Phil Watts is a psychologist who has developed a self-treatment guide is for men who have excessive Internet pornography use which is causing problems in their lives. This book is designed to be a toolkit full of practical skills and exercises to assist in addressing the problem. The reader will find out about the nature and extent of Internet-based problems; Examine the legal, moral and social consequences of excessive use; explore the spiritual impacts of the behaviour (for those of a religious nature); work through 60 exercises to reprogram to brain functioning and change habit behaviours; and gain an understanding of the impact of excessive pornography use upon the partner. ...Show more

Falling Apart - Living with Stress Breakdown by Michael Epstein; Sue Hosking

$20.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

Big Book of Relaxation by Larry Blumenfeld

$12.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

The Big Book of Relaxation offers a wealth of proven approaches to breaking the stress cycle. Each chapter offers practical, step-by-step techniques which are easy (and pleasant ) to incorporate into your life and which have worked for countless numbers of people. The results in your life can be tremend ous. Relaxation is surprisingly easy ...Show more

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-related Problems (With CD) by R WALSER

$50.00 AUD

Category: Psychology

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is changing the practice of psychotherapy for the better, offering a treatment model that promises great effectiveness for a staggeringly wide range of psychological problems. This book, written by two noted experts in the treatment of both acute trauma and post-t raumatic stress conditions. The book's first section gives an overview of trauma and the nature of experiential avoidance--a central problem according to the ACT model. The book explains and defines the nature of experiential avoidance, the costs of nonacceptance, experiential avoidance and PTSD, and ACT alternatives to avoidance problems. The book's second section offers practical, step-by-step clinical advice that therapists can quickly and easily integrate into their practices. ...Show more