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Multiple Voices: Narrative in Systemic Family Psychotherapy (Tavistock Clinic Series)
by Renos K. Papadopoulos John Byng-HallPart of the Tavistock Clinic Series, this book focuses on narrative and stories in Family Systems Therapy - particularly on how stories develop within the domain of a therapist's own theoretical, clinical and professional contexts. The aim is to allow the reader to understand the uses of stories in family therapy.This book offers a comprehensive overview of issues related to narrative which appear in a family therapy setting. Originally embarking on a joint project to share clinical experience, members of the Family Systems Group at the Tavistock Clinic discovered that what was common in their work was their emphasis on narrative. This discovery led in time to the development of a shared discourse about their diverse approaches to narrative which are carefully reflected in the contributions in this volume. Part One sets out the context of narrative with contributions on bilingualism and the family's experience of therapy, ending with a thought provoking critique of narrative. Part Two concentrates on applications of these ideas, providing analysis of multiple narratives in illness and loss, gender and language, neonatal care, adoption, divorce and refugee families.
Multiple and intersecting Identities in Qualitative Research
by Arlette Ingram Willis Betty M. MerchantThis book extends the current discourse on the role of cultural knowledge in qualitative research, especially research conducted by women of color within their own community. Each author reports on her attempts to conceptualize herself as a researcher while simultaneously trying to honor her cultural connectedness and knowledge. As women researchers analyzing the personal and professional contexts in which their research was conducted, the authors argue that their gender, race, religion, and status have played critical roles in their research agendas. They offer a female perspective, though not a feminist critique per se, for they believe that gender does play a significant role in their research efforts. Equally important, they explore the role that race has played in their research, whether as women of color or white women conducting research among people of color. In reflecting on how their unique positionality allows them to understand relationships across many boundaries, the authors observe how, in most cases, because of their position as women and/or people of color, they have not had some of the traditional problems associated with access to multicultural sites. However, they have encountered other issues and they share how, as researchers, they met and resolved these issues for their particular settings. Each author also discusses how, in addressing these issues, she labored to meet the standards of academia, often at a personal cost. This book challenges existing paradigms by questioning the assumption of objectivity in research. It is essential reading--informative, provocative, and engaging--for researchers and students in research methods, women's studies, critical theory, and cross-cultural studies.
Multiple-Monitored Electroconvulsive Therapy (Routledge Revivals)
by Barry M. MaletzkyFirst published in 1981: This book will explain the development and rationale for MMECT, document its safety and efficacy, and just as importantly, describe the equipment and technique in sufficient detail to allow the reader to duplicate it if he desires.
Multiplex CBT for Traumatized Multicultural Populations: Treating PTSD and Related Disorders
by Devon E. HintonWith trauma-related disorder representing a major public health issue, and considering the increasingly diverse populations being treated for trauma, there is a great need for appropriate treatments. This manual provides detailed guidance for delivering culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. Offering a unique approach that emphasises the somatic and sensorial aspects of experiencing and emotion regulation, this book is also appropriate for diverse populations with a varied range of education levels. This treatment is proven to be well received and effective for a wide range of groups, including Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees, Spanish-speaking populations, Afghan, Egyptian, Syrian, and Turkish populations, and even South African tribal groups. Written in a clear and accessible way to allow the treatment to be understood and utilised by a wide-range of mental health practitioners, students, and trainees working with multicultural populations, refugees and immigrants.
Multisensory Imagery
by Simon Lacey Rebecca LawsonIs a pear sweeter than a peach? Which of Mona Lisa's hands is crossed over the other? What would the Moonlight Sonata sound like played by a brass band? Although these are questions that appeal to mental imagery in a variety of sensory modalities, mental imagery research has been dominated by visual imagery. With the emergence of a well-established multisensory research community, however, it is time to look at mental imagery in a wider sensory context. Part I of this book provides overviews of unisensory imagery in each sensory modality, including motor imagery, together with discussions of multisensory and cross-modal interactions, synesthesia, imagery in the blind and following brain damage, and methodological considerations. Part II reviews the application of mental imagery research in a range of settings including individual differences, skilled performance such as sports and surgical training, psychopathology and therapy, through to stroke rehabilitation. This combination of comprehensive coverage of the senses with reviews from both theoretical and applied perspectives not only complements the growing multisensory literature but also responds to recent calls for translational research in the multisensory field.
Multisensory Interactions in the Real World (Elements in Perception)
by Salvador Soto-Faraco Daria Kvasova Emmanuel Biau Nara Ikumi Manuela Ruzzoli Luis Morís-Fernández Mireia TorralbaThe interactions between the senses are essential for cognitive functions such as perception, attention, and action planning. Past research helped understanding of multisensory processes in the laboratory. Yet, the efforts to extrapolate these findings to the real-world are scarce. Extrapolation to real-world contexts is important for practical and theoretical reasons. Multisensory phenomena might be expressed differently in real-world settings compared to simpler laboratory situations. Some effects might become stronger, others may disappear, and new outcomes could be discovered. This Element discusses research that uncovers multisensory interactions under complex environments, with an emphasis on the interplay of multisensory mechanisms with other processes.
Multisensory Object Perception in the Primate Brain
by Marcus Johannes Naumer Jochen KaiserTraditionally, a large proportion of perceptual research has assumed a specialization of cortical regions for the processing of stimuli in a single sensory modality. Perception in everyday life, however, usually consists of inputs from multiple sensory channels. Recently the question of how the brain integrates multisensory information has become the focus of a growing number of neuroscientific investigations. This work has identified both multisensory integration regions and crossmodal influences in brain areas traditionally thought to be specific to one sensory modality. Furthermore, several factors have been identified that enhance integration such as spatio-temporal stimulus coincidence and semantic congruency. Multisensory Object Perception in the Primate Brain elucidates the mechanisms of multisensory integration of object-related information with a focus on the visual, auditory, and tactile sensory modalities. Evidence is presented in four sections: methodological considerations, audio-visual processing, visuo-tactile processing, and plasticity, and includes studies in both human and nonhuman primates at different levels of analysis. Studies range from intracranial electrophysiological recordings to non-invasive electro- or magnetoencephalography, functional magnetic resonance imaging, behavioral approaches, and computational modeling.
Multisensory Packaging: Designing New Product Experiences
by Charles Spence Carlos VelascoThis edited collection presents state-of-the-art reviews of the latest developments in multisensory packaging design. Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners working in the field, the contributions consider how our growing understanding of the human senses, as well as new technologies, will transform the way in which we design, interact with, and experience food and beverage, home and personal care, and fast-moving consumer products packaging. Spanning all of the senses from colour meaning, imagery and font, touch and sonic packaging, a new framework for multisensory packaging analysis is outlined. Including a number of case studies and examples, this book provides both practical application and theoretical discussion to appeal to students, researchers, and practitioners alike.
Multisensory Teaching Of Basic Language Skills Activity Book
by Suzanne Carreker Judith R. BirshWith the new edition of this activity book--the companion to Judith Birsh's bestselling text, Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills--students and practitioners will get the practice they need to use multisensory teaching effectively with students who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Ideal for both pre-service teacher education courses and in-service professional development, the activity book aligns with the third edition of the Multisensory Teaching textbook, so readers can easily use them in tandem.
Multisystemic Therapy for Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents
by Scott Henggeler Sonja SchoenwaldMultisystemic therapy (MST) has grown dramatically since the initial publication of this comprehensive manual. Today, over 400 MST programs operate in more than 30 states and 10 countries, supported by a strong empirical evidence base. This book explains the principles of MST and provides clear guidelines for clinical assessment and intervention with delinquent youth and their families. Practitioners are guided to implement proven strategies for engaging clients and helping them to address the root causes of antisocial behavior, improve family functioning and peer relationships, enhance school performance, and build meaningful social supports. New to This Edition Includes the latest MST data and clinical refinements. Revised to be even more user-friendly, with many new examples added. A chapter on treating youth and caregiver substance abuse. Expanded coverage of safety concerns, enhancing vocational outcomes, and MST adaptations for other clinical problems. A chapter detailing the MST system for sustaining high-quality programs.
Multisystemische Therapie bei dissozialem Verhalten von Kindern und Jugendlichen
by Scott W Henggeler Christian Bachmann Melisa D. Rowland Phillippe B. Cunningham Charles M. Borduin Sonja K. SchoenwaldDie multisystemische Therapie (MST) ist ein empirisch abgesichertes Verfahren, das als Alternative zu stationären Behandlungskonzepten auch ambulant angewendet werden kann. In über 30 Ländern wird MST inzwischen erfolgreich mit Kindern und Jugendlichen in über 400 Programmen praktiziert. In diesem Buch werden die Prinzipien der multisystemischen Therapie erläutert. Außerdem bekommen Leser klare Leitlinien an die Hand: für die Indikation und um individuelle Interventionen bei delinquenten Jugendlichen und Kindern zu planen und durchzuführen.
Multiteam Systems: An Organization Form for Dynamic and Complex Environments (Organization and Management Series)
by Stephen J. Zaccaro Michelle A. Marks Leslie A. DeChurchThis book examines an emerging organizational form called the multi-team system (MTS). This type of aggregation is being increasingly adopted by organizations and agencies that need to respond to complex strategic problems. There has been increasing interest in MTSs over the last decade to the point where there is now a need to (a) describe these organizational forms more fully, (b) build conceptual frames that can guide research, and (c) begin developing tools to improve the study of MTSs. The purpose of this book is to respond to these needs. The book contains a series of chapters that expand prior conceptual frames of MTSs, defining in more detail the compositional and linkage attributes that characterize such units. The book also explores how such systems emerge and develop, as well as the methods for studying MTSs. The intent of the book is to establish and nurture a strong conceptual and methodological foundation that can guide research and practice with MTSs. Because the notion of MTSs cuts across multiple domains, this book will interest scholars in industrial/organizational psychology, organizational science, management and organizational theory, human factors, sociology, organization communications, and public administration.
Multivariate Analysemethoden: Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung
by Klaus Backhaus Rolf Weiber Bernd Erichson Thomas Weiber Sonja GenslerWir leben in einer Welt der Daten. Daten allein aber sind wertlos, wenn wir nicht in der Lage sind, aus ihnen Informationen zu gewinnen. Um Informationen aus Daten zu extrahieren, sind Methoden der multivariaten Datenanalyse unerlässlich.Dieses Buch bietet eine leicht verständliche Einführung in die wichtigsten Methoden der multivariaten Datenanalyse. Es ist anwendungsorientiert, erfordert nur wenige Kenntnisse in Mathematik und Statistik, demonstriert die Verfahren mit numerischen Beispielen und veranschaulicht jede Methode anhand eines ausführlichen Fallbeispiels. Für Interessierte werden im Einführungskapitel für alle Verfahren relevante statistische Grundlagen aufgefrischt. Für die 16. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel inkl. Fallbeispielen neu gefasst und mit der aktuellen Version von IBM SPSS gerechnet. Neue, für die anwendungsorientierten Nutzer sinnvolle Auswertungsoptionen wurden ergänzt.Der InhaltEinführung in die empirische Datenanalyse – Regressionsanalyse – VarianzanalyseDiskriminanzanalyse – Logistische Regression – Kontingenzanalyse – FaktorenanalyseClusteranalyse – Conjoint-AnalyseDas Buch wurde 2015 vom Berufsverband Deutscher Markt- und Sozialforscher (BVM) als das Lehrbuch ausgezeichnet, das die deutsche Marktforschungspraxis in den letzten Jahrzehnten nachhaltig geprägt hat. Es ist auch in Englisch und Chinesisch erschienen.Auf der Webseite www.multivariate-methods.info werden weitere Materialien (bspw. Excel-Beispiele, R Code) angeboten, durch die sich die Verfahren noch besser erschließen und vertiefen lassen. Interaktive Flashcards helfen den eigenen Lernfortschritt zu kontrollieren. Mit der Springer Nature Flashcards-App können Sie exklusive Inhalte nutzen und Ihr Wissen testen.
Multivariate Analysemethoden: Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung
by Klaus Backhaus Rolf Weiber Bernd Erichson Thomas Weiber Sonja GenslerWir leben in einer Welt der Daten. Daten allein aber sind wertlos, wenn wir nicht in der Lage sind, aus ihnen Informationen zu gewinnen. Um Informationen aus Daten zu extrahieren, sind Methoden der multivariaten Datenanalyse unerlässlich.Dieses Buch bietet eine leicht verständliche Einführung in die wichtigsten Methoden der multivariaten Datenanalyse. Es ist anwendungsorientiert, erfordert nur wenige Kenntnisse in Mathematik und Statistik, demonstriert die Verfahren mit numerischen Beispielen und veranschaulicht jede Methode anhand eines ausführlichen Fallbeispiels. Für Interessierte werden im Einführungskapitel für alle Verfahren relevante statistische Grundlagen aufgefrischt. Für die 17. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel überprüft und mit der aktuellen Version von IBM SPSS gerechnet.Der InhaltEinführung in die empirische Datenanalyse – Regressionsanalyse – Varianzanalyse – Diskriminanzanalyse – Logistische Regression – Kontingenzanalyse – Faktorenanalyse – Clusteranalyse – Conjoint-AnalyseDas Buch wurde 2015 vom Berufsverband Deutscher Markt- und Sozialforscher (BVM) als das Lehrbuch ausgezeichnet, das die deutsche Marktforschungspraxis in den letzten Jahrzehnten nachhaltig geprägt hat. Es ist auch in Englisch und Chinesisch erschienen.Auf der Webseite www.multivariate-methods.info werden weitere Materialien (bspw. Excel-Beispiele, R Code) angeboten, durch die sich die Verfahren noch besser erschließen und vertiefen lassen. Interaktive Flashcards helfen den eigenen Lernfortschritt zu kontrollieren. Mit der Springer Nature Flashcards-App können Sie exklusive Inhalte nutzen und Ihr Wissen testen.
Multivariate Analysemethoden: Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung
by Klaus Backhaus Rolf Weiber Bernd Erichson Thomas Weiber Sonja GenslerWir leben in einer Welt der Daten. Daten allein aber sind wertlos, wenn wir nicht in der Lage sind, aus ihnen Informationen zu gewinnen. Um Informationen aus Daten zu extrahieren, sind Methoden der multivariaten Datenanalyse unerlässlich. Dieses Buch bietet eine leicht verständliche Einführung in die wichtigsten Methoden der multivariaten Datenanalyse. Es ist anwendungsorientiert, erfordert nur wenige Kenntnisse in Mathematik und Statistik, demonstriert die Verfahren mit numerischen Beispielen und veranschaulicht jede Methode anhand eines ausführlichen Fallbeispiels. Für Interessierte werden im Einführungskapitel für alle Verfahren relevante statistische Grundlagen aufgefrischt. Für die 18. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel überprüft und mit der aktuellen Version von IBM SPSS gerechnet. Der Inhalt Einführung in die empirische Datenanalyse – Regressionsanalyse – Varianzanalyse – Diskriminanzanalyse – Logistische Regression – Kontingenzanalyse – Faktorenanalyse – Clusteranalyse – Conjoint-Analyse Das Buch wurde 2015 vom Berufsverband Deutscher Markt- und Sozialforscher (BVM) als das Lehrbuch ausgezeichnet, das die deutsche Marktforschungspraxis in den letzten Jahrzehnten nachhaltig geprägt hat. Es ist auch in Englisch und Chinesisch erschienen. Auf der Webseite www.multivariate-methods.info werden weitere Materialien (bspw. Excel-Beispiele, R Code) angeboten, durch die sich die Verfahren noch besser erschließen und vertiefen lassen. Interaktive Flashcards helfen den eigenen Lernfortschritt zu kontrollieren. Mit der Springer Nature Flashcards-App können Sie exklusive Inhalte nutzen und Ihr Wissen testen.
Multivariate Analysis: An Application-Oriented Introduction
by Klaus Backhaus Rolf Weiber Bernd Erichson Thomas Weiber Sonja GenslerData can be extremely valuable if we are able to extract information from them. This is why multivariate data analysis is essential for business and science. This book offers an easy-to-understand introduction to the most relevant methods of multivariate data analysis. It is strictly application-oriented, requires little knowledge of mathematics and statistics, demonstrates the procedures with numerical examples and illustrates each method via a case study solved with IBM’s statistical software package SPSS. Extensions of the methods and links to other procedures are discussed and recommendations for application are given. An introductory chapter presents the basic ideas of the multivariate methods covered in the book and refreshes statistical basics which are relevant to all methods.ContentsIntroduction to empirical data analysisRegression analysisAnalysis of varianceDiscriminant analysisLogistic regression Contingency analysisFactor analysisCluster analysisConjoint analysisThe original German version is now available in its 16th edition. In 2015, this book was honored by the Federal Association of German Market and Social Researchers as “the textbook that has shaped market research and practice in German-speaking countries”. A Chinese version is available in its 3rd edition.On the website www.multivariate-methods.info, the authors further analyze the data with Excel and R and provide additional material to facilitate the understanding of the different multivariate methods. In addition, interactive flashcards are available to the reader for reviewing selected focal points. Download the Springer Nature Flashcards App and use exclusive content to test your knowledge.
Multivariate Analysis: An Application-Oriented Introduction
by Klaus Backhaus Rolf Weiber Bernd Erichson Thomas Weiber Sonja GenslerData can be extremely valuable if we are able to extract information from them. This is why multivariate data analysis is essential for business and science. This book offers an easy-to-understand introduction to the most relevant methods of multivariate data analysis. It is strictly application-oriented, requires little knowledge of mathematics and statistics, demonstrates the procedures with numerical examples and illustrates each method via a case study solved with IBM’s statistical software package SPSS. Extensions of the methods and links to other procedures are discussed and recommendations for application are given. An introductory chapter presents the basic ideas of the multivariate methods covered in the book and refreshes statistical basics which are relevant to all methods.For the 2nd edition, all chapters were checked and calculated using the current version of IBM SPSS.ContentsIntroduction to empirical data analysisRegression analysisAnalysis of varianceDiscriminant analysisLogistic regression Contingency analysisFactor analysisCluster analysisConjoint analysisThe original German version is now available in its 17th edition. In 2015, this book was honored by the Federal Association of German Market and Social Researchers as “the textbook that has shaped market research and practice in German-speaking countries”. A Chinese version is available in its 3rd edition.On the website www.multivariate-methods.info, the authors further analyze the data with Excel and R and provide additional material to facilitate the understanding of the different multivariate methods. In addition, interactive flashcards are available to the reader for reviewing selected focal points. Download the Springer Nature Flashcards App and use exclusive content to test your knowledge.
Multivariate Analysis: An Application-Oriented Introduction
by Klaus Backhaus Rolf Weiber Bernd Erichson Thomas Weiber Sonja GenslerWe live in a world driven by data. Yet, data alone holds no value unless we can extract meaningful insights from it. Multivariate data analysis provides the essential tools to unlock this potential.This book offers an easy-to-understand introduction to the most important methods of multivariate data analysis. With a strong application focus, it requires only basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics. The methods are demonstrated through numerical examples and illustrated with detailed case studies. Additionally, the introductory chapter refreshes key statistical fundamentals relevant to all methods covered in the book.For the 3rd edition, all chapters have been thoroughly reviewed and recalculated using the latest version of IBM SPSS. Contents Introduction to empirical data analysis Regression analysis Analysis of variance Discriminant analysis Logistic regression Contingency analysis Factor analysis Cluster analysis Conjoint analysis The original German version is now available in its 18th edition. In 2015, this book was honored by the Federal Association of German Market and Social Researchers as &“the textbook that has shaped market research and practice in German-speaking countries&”. A Chinese version is available in its 3rd edition. On the website www.multivariate-methods.info, the authors provide examples in Excel and R as well as additional material to facilitate the understanding of the different multivariate methods. In addition, interactive flashcards are available to the reader for reviewing selected focal points. Download the Springer Nature Flashcards App and use exclusive content to test your knowledge.
Multivariate Applications in Substance Use Research: New Methods for New Questions (Multivariate Applications Series)
by Jennifer S. Rose Laurie Chassin Clark C. Presson Steven J. ShermanThis edited volume introduces the latest advances in quantitative methods and illustrates ways to apply these methods to important questions in substance use research. The goal is to provide a forum for dialogue between methodologists developing innovative multivariate statistical methods and substance use researchers who have produced rich data sets. Reflecting current research trends, the book examines the use of longitudinal techniques to measure processes of change over time. Researchers faced with the task of studying the causes, course, treatment, and prevention of substance use and abuse will find this volume helpful for applying these techniques to make optimal use of their data. This innovative volume: introduces the use of latent curve methods for describing individual trajectories of adolescent substance use over time; explores methods for analyzing longitudinal data for individuals nested within groups, such as families, classrooms, and treatment groups; demonstrates how different patterns of missing data influence the interpretation of results; reports on some recent advances in longitudinal growth modeling; illustrates methods to assess mediation when there are multiple mediating pathways underlying an intervention effect; describes methods to identify moderating relations in structural equation models; demonstrates the use of structural equation models to evaluate a preventive intervention; applies epidemic modeling techniques to understand the spread of substance use in society; illustrates the use of latent transition analysis to model substance use as a series of stages; and applies logistic regression to prospectively predict smoking cessation.
Multivariate Applications in the Social Sciences
by Nancy Hirschberg Lloyd G. HumphreysFirst published in 1982. Textbooks in multivariate methods proliferate, but there are few books concerned with their application. Experimental psychology and its associated method of statistical data analysis, analysis of variance, has tended to dominate psychological thinking even in such areas as social and clinical psychology, two areas that are particularly ill-suited to simple analysis-of-variance statistical models. The recent emphasis of clinical and social psychology on applied research relevant to social problems requires that more attention be paid to multivariate methods and appropriate research designs. this book illustrates and examines the multivariate approach alone, this does not imply that a multivariate approach combined with an experimental approach would not in the long run provide the best overall research design. The present collection of multivariate applications introduces some of the kinds of research problem that can be tackled by means of multivariate statistical analysis.
Multivariate Datenanalyse mit R: Eine kompakte Einführung mit Online-Extras (Basiswissen Psychologie)
by Dirk Wentura Markus Pospeschill Benedikt WirthWas sind Multivariate Verfahren? Wozu dienen sie, wie werden sie richtig eingesetzt? Das Buch liefert einen fundierten Überblick über diese wichtige Klasse von Verfahren, die in der Psychologie und den Sozialwissenschaften zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnt. So werden einerseits die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten dieser Methoden aufgezeigt, aber auch auf Grenzen und Schwächen hingewiesen. Zahlreiche Beispiele und eine verständliche Sprache tragen zur Lebendigkeit dieser zu keinem Zeitpunkt langweiligen Einführung bei.
Multivariate Statistical Methods: A First Course
by George A. Marcoulides Scott L. HershbergerMultivariate statistics refer to an assortment of statistical methods that have been developed to handle situations in which multiple variables or measures are involved. Any analysis of more than two variables or measures can loosely be considered a multivariate statistical analysis. An introductory text for students learning multivariate statistical methods for the first time, this book keeps mathematical details to a minimum while conveying the basic principles. One of the principal strategies used throughout the book--in addition to the presentation of actual data analyses--is pointing out the analogy between a common univariate statistical technique and the corresponding multivariate method. Many computer examples--drawing on SAS software --are used as demonstrations. Throughout the book, the computer is used as an adjunct to the presentation of a multivariate statistical method in an empirically oriented approach. Basically, the model adopted in this book is to first present the theory of a multivariate statistical method along with the basic mathematical computations necessary for the analysis of data. Subsequently, a real world problem is discussed and an example data set is provided for analysis. Throughout the presentation and discussion of a method, many references are made to the computer, output are explained, and exercises and examples with real data are included.
Multiway Contingency Tables Analysis for the Social Sciences
by Thomas D. WickensThis book describes the principles and techniques needed to analyze data that form a multiway contingency table. Wickens discusses the description of association in such data using log-linear and log-multiplicative models and defines how the presence of association is tested using hypotheses of independence and quasi-independence. The application of the procedures to real data is then detailed. This volume does not presuppose prior experience or knowledge of statistics beyond basic courses in fundamentals of probability and statistical inference. It serves as an ideal reference for professionals or as a textbook for graduate or advanced undergraduate students involved in statistics in the social sciences.
Mum, Can You Lend Me Twenty Quid?: What drugs did to my family
by Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBEi newspaper 'What We're Reading This Week' December 2017'Elizabeth's courage in speaking out is moving, and her ability to move others is impressive. This is a story that needs to be told, and needs to be heard.' - Theresa May, Prime Minister'Elizabeth [is] someone who had the courage to tell her family's story and to challenge attitudes. Elizabeth has already made a difference and I am sure that all those who read this book will be both challenged and inspired.' - Chief Constable Sara Thornton, National Police Chiefs' Council'I cannot praise this book highly enough . . . Born out of personal pain and tragedy, this story will lead you to the birth of DrugFAM . . . It is truly inspiring and wonderful what has been and continues to be achieved through this story.' - Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham'I would urge all parents, teachers and pupils to read this heart-rending book.' - FT Magazine'A book that is moving and ultimately, inspiring.' - Waterstones Books QuarterlyElizabeth Burton Phillips was a teacher, an ordinary mother who had always tried to do the best for her children; she never imagined that her identical twin sons, who had been doing so well at school, would become involved in drugs. She was shocked when they were suspended from school for smoking cannabis; but this was just the start of a terrible descent into personal and family heartbreak. The painful journey ended in the way Elizabeth had always dreaded - a knock on the door in the middle of the night by the police. They gave her the devastating news that her son Nick had killed himself in despair at his heroin addiction. Since his death, Elizabeth has campaigned tirelessly to make parents aware of the pain and suffering caused to families by drug addiction; and her surviving twin, Simon, now drug-free, has contributed his own thoughts to this inspiring and gut-wrenching story that will shake every reader to the core.This new edition brings Elizabeth's story up to date, sharing the inspiring achievements of the author - awarded an MBE in the Queen's 2017 Honours List - and her charity DrugFAM, giving hope to families impacted by addiction.
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome: Misunderstood Child Abuse
by Dr Teresa F. Parnell Deborah O. DayMunchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS), a form of child abuse in which a primary carer - usually a mother - fabricates and//or induces illness in a child, is one of the least understood forms of child abuse and mental illness. Examining the current knowledge about the manifestations and consequences of this perplexing behaviour, this book assists all professionals working with chronically ill children in identifying and intervening with this bizarre and often deadly form of abuse. Drawing from their firsthand experience with the complexities of such cases, the editors and contributors address critical issues of not only identification and assessment but also long-term psychotherapy. Therapy with the mother//perpetrator has tra