How do our patients come to be the way they are? What forces shape their conscious & unconscious thoughts & feelings? How can we use this information to best help them? Constructing psychodynamic formulations is one of the best ways for mental health professionals to answer questions like these It can help clinicians in all mental health setting understand their patients set treatment goals choose therapeutic strategies construct meaningful interventions & conduct treatment Despite the centrality of psychodynamic formulation to our work with patients few students are taught how to construct them in a clear systematic way This book offers students & practitioners from all fields of mental health a clear practical operationalized method for constructing psychodynamic formulations with an emphasis on the following steps DESCRIBING problems & patterns REVIEWING the developmental history LINKING problems & patterns to history using organizing ideas about development The unique up-to-date perspective of this book integrates psychodynamic theories with ideas about the role of genetics trauma & early cognitive & emotional difficulties on development to help clinicians develop effective formulations Psychodynamic Formulation is written in the same clear concise style of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy A Clinical Manual (Wiley 2011) It is reader friendly full of useful examples eminently practical suitable for either classroom or individual use & applicable for all mental health professionals It can stand alone or be used as a companion volume to the Clinical Manual ...

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This third edition apprises users of the MMPI-2MMPI-2-Restructured Form (RF) for the ever-changing landscape of this dynamic personalitypsychopathology instrument & its expanding utility in a variety of contexts Two new chapters addressing the RC scales & the MMPI-2-RF are included in this updated text in addition over 450 new references have been incorporated into the book with information gathered & organized for practical clinical & forensic applications The codetype interpretation chapter has expanded its sections with more in-depth feedback information & treatment considerations for clinicians to help in facilitating the formulation of treatment recommendations & strengthening therapeutic relationships with their clients A number of special scales with clinical & forensic applications are also covered in this edition An important section has been added addressing the MMPI & suicide This new edition is a must-have resource that will inform & guide users of the MMPI-2 & MMPI-2-RF in their daily practices & assist researchers in conceptualizing the operating characteristics & configural relationships among the various scales & indices that comprise this instrument From simple single scale interpretation to complex configural relationships this text addresses a broad bandwidth of interpretive information designed for text users' at all levels of sophistication ...

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Renowned authors & researchers Schacter Gilbert Wegner & now Matthew Nock introduce students to today's research with a focus on the critical thinking skills that will stay with them beyond the course term This multi-media pack contains the print textbook & Launch Pad acces for an additional GBP5 per student Launch Pad is an interactive online resource that helps students achieve better results Launch Pad combines an interactive e-book with high-quality multimedia content & ready-made assessment options including Learning Curve our adaptive quizzing resource to engage your students & develop their understanding Features include Pre-built Units for each chapter curated by experienced educators with media for that chapter organized & ready to assign or customize to suit your course Intuitive & useful analytics with a Gradebook that lets you see how your class is doing individually & as a whole A streamlined & intuitive interface that lets you build an entire course in minutes Learning Curve in Launchpad In a game-like format Learning Curve adaptive & formative quizzing provides an effective way to get students involved in the coursework It offers A unique learning path for each student with quizzes shaped by each individual's correct & incorrect answers A Personalised Study Plan to guide students' preparation for class & for exams Feedback for each question with live links to relevant e-book pages guiding students to the reading they need to do to improve their areas of weakness For more information on Launch Pad including how to request a demo access our support centre & watch our video tutorials please visit here Request a demo ...

Alchemy is central to Jung's hypothesis of the collective unconscious In this volume he begins with an outline of the process & aims of psychotherapy & then moves on to work out the analogies between alchemy Christian dogma & symbolism & his own understanding of the analytic process Introducing the basic concepts of alchemy Jung reminds us of the dual nature of alchemy comprising both the chemical process & a parallel mystical component He also discusses the seemingly deliberate mystification of the alchemists Finally in using the alchemical process as providing insights into individuation Jung emphasises the importance of alchemy in relating to us the transcendent nature of the psyche ...

Understand why you feel & act the way you do Psychology For Dummies is a fun user-friendly guide to the basics of human behavior & mental processes In plain English & using lots of everyday examples psychologist Dr Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about & what it tells you about why you do the things you do With this book as your guide you'll gain profound insights into human nature; understand yourself better; make sense of individual & group behaviors; explore different approaches in psychology; recognize problems in yourself & others; make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling; & much more Shows you how understanding human psychology can help you make better decisions avoid things that cause stress manage your time to a greater degree & set goals Helps you make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling Serves as an invaluable supplement to classroom learning From Freud to forensics anorexia to xenophobia Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of self discovery ...

Written by two experienced psychology teachers & examiners this textbook provides thorough coverage of both the AQA & OCR GCSE Psychology specifications The user-friendly layout clearly identifies which sections are pertinent to each

Specification The book is produced in attractive full colour with plenty of photographs pictures & cartoons & provides a variety of student-friendly features including A list of the AQA andor OCR

Specification requirements for each topic An everyday-life case study to introduce each chapter Numerous classroom activities Key terms highlighted & defined throughout the text Aims & Learning Outcomes which highlight the general themes & processes (including why psychology matters how psychology works everyday life ethical issues diversity critical thinking & methodology) Research studies with evaluations Clear & concise chapter summaries Exam hints & tips Exam-style questions This new edition is accompanied by a set of online multimedia resources including powerpoint lecture courses & multiple-choice questions tests available free-of-charge to schools who adopt this book as their text



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Why is psychology important in healthcare practice? Each person is a unique mix of thoughts emotions personality behaviour patterns & their own personal history & experiences Having a thorough understanding of the psychological aspects of medicine & health has become ever more important to ensure that patients receive excellent care & treatment The new edition is fully up to date with current practices & now
Includes: New section on epigenetics New examples of models of behaviour focusing on alcohol & smoking A greater focus on the role of partnersfamily as specific sources of social support in various contexts Increased coverage on NICE guidance More emphasis on psychological interventions The new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research theory application & current practices in the field & is essential reading for all medicine & healthcare students
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Encourage students to achieve their best grade by simplifying & focussing exam preparation with full syllabus coverage practical exam tips & practice questions 248 pages Lawton Jean-Marc ...