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Psychic Threats and Somatic Shelters: Attuning to the body in contemporary psychoanalytic dialogue
by Nitza YaromThere is increasing recognition within psychoanalysis and related therapies that awareness of the body is important in understanding and treating patients. Psychic Threats and Somatic Shelters explores the ways in which adults and children become acquainted with the range of physical issues that arise within their psychoanalytic or psychological treatments. Nitza Yarom discusses in a practical and clinically focused way the large variety of physical outlets which today’s person uses to shelter from the many troubles and restrictions that are placed on everyday life. Her book is divided into two main sections: Somatic shelters, which explores the variety of physical symptoms encountered by patients, including problems with weight and eating; with sensation through sight, sound, smell and taste; in movement through hyper activity or rigidity and through the communication of physical pain. Embodied dialogue, in which the author updates the use of the basic technical principles of psychoanalysis to involve the body in the treatment including transference and counter-transference between analyst and patient. In Psychic Threats and Somatic Shelters the emotional communication of these body narratives are vividly demonstrated in the treatments presented, here the interaction in the consulting room is revealed in bodily resonance and its therapeutic effects. This book is written for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists, psychologists, body therapists, family therapists, social workers and art/movement therapists.
Psychische Auffälligkeiten im Säuglings- und Kleinkindalter: Praxis-Manual für pädagogische Berufsgruppen
by Simon M. RankDieses Praxis-Manual leistet Hilfestellung, psychische Auffälligkeiten im Säuglings- und Kleinkindalter im pädagogischen Alltag von Reifungsphänomenen zu unterscheiden, die eigenen pädagogischen Handlungs- und Beratungsmöglichkeiten zu erkennen, weiteren Hilfebedarf einzuschätzen, diesen gut zu kommunizieren und manifesten Störungen vorzubeugen. Es versteht sich als Handbuch mit wichtigen Schwerpunkten für die Praxis, in dem auch kurzfristig nachgeschlagen werden kann. Es richtet sich in erster Linie an Personen, die Säuglinge und Kleinkinder betreuen, kann jedoch auch für behandelnde Berufsgruppen und interessierte Laien hilfreich sein.Ihr Wegweiser für den pädagogischen Alltag, der Sie einlädt, Ihr Wissen anzuwenden.
Psychische Beanspruchung durch Geschäftsreisen: Individuelle Unterschiede in der Bewältigung von Herausforderungen für reisende Beschäftigte (Gesundheitspsychologie)
by Sylvia KrausGeschäftsreisen gehören für viele Beschäftigte zum Arbeitsalltag. Das Buch greift zentrale Anforderungen und Ressourcen von Geschäftsreisenden auf und integriert sie in einen Fragebogen zur Erfassung der besonderen Arbeitsbedingungen Geschäftsreisender. Zunächst werden diese mobilitätsbezogenen Arbeitsbedingungen in Zusammenhang mit der interessierten Selbstgefährdung, dem psychischen Wohlbefinden und dem Arbeitsengagement der Reisenden in Verbindung gebracht. Anschließend wird eine Wochenbuchstudie vorgestellt, die auf die besonderen Herausforderungen in den verschiedenen Phasen einer Geschäftsreise eingeht und die Bedeutung individueller Merkmale hervorhebt. Basierend auf den Ergebnissen gibt die Autorin Empfehlungen, die zu einer Reduktion der psychischen Beanspruchung und somit zu einer gesundheitsförderlichen Gestaltung von Geschäftsreisen beitragen können.
Psychische Erkrankungen als gesellschaftliche Aufgabe: Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven auf aktuelle Herausforderungen (Schriften zu Gesundheit und Gesellschaft - Studies on Health and Society #5)
by Christiane Woopen Carolin Schwegler Pauline MantellPsychische Erkrankungen sind eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Herausforderung mit vielen Facetten und müssen als solche auch interdisziplinär betrachtet werden. Der vorliegende Sammelband setzt genau hier an und hat das Ziel, ein differenziertes Bild über die Bedeutung psychischer Erkrankungen und den gesellschaftlichen Umgang mit ihnen zu zeichnen. Die vielfältigen Fragen, die sich dabei stellen, werden durch Vertreter*innen aus den Gesundheits-, Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften erörtert. Dies beinhaltet theoretische sowie praktische Perspektiven mit historischen, aktuellen und zukunftsperspektivischen Schwerpunkten, die sich insgesamt dem Ziel widmen, aktuelle Herausforderungen aufzuzeigen und einen Beitrag zur Verbesserung der psychischen Gesundheitsversorgung in den Bereichen der Krankheitsbehandlung, Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung zu leisten.
Psychische Gefährdungsbeurteilung: Herausforderungen, Chancen und Pflichten (BestMasters)
by Daniela SchickIm aktuellen Diskurs erhöhter Krankenstände durch psychische Belastung und Beanspruchung am Arbeitsplatz bietet dieses Buch eine umfangreiche theoretische und praktische Handlungsempfehlung bei der Einführung psychischer Gefährdungsbeurteilungen in Organisationen. Zusammenfassend wird zum Ausdruck gebracht, dass die Implementation der psychischen Gefährdungsbeurteilung auf den Ebenen Individuum, Team, Führungskräfte und Organisation ein bisher wenig genutztes, jedoch durchaus zukunftsorientiertes und nachhaltiges Potenzial für alle Organisationsmitglieder beinhaltet. Es veranschaulicht, welche konkreten Herausforderungen, Widerstände und Handlungsfelder allein durch die Bezugnahme auf die Gefährdungsbeurteilung innerhalb einer Organisation herausgearbeitet werden können. Das Buch nimmt übersichtlich und detailliert die Perspektiven des Arbeitsrechts, der Betriebswirtschaft, des Gesundheitsmanagements und der Organisationsentwicklung ein. Es steht somit als wichtiger Beitrag und ganzheitliche Orientierungshilfe für eine erfolgreiche und nachhaltige Mitarbeiterbindung sowie ein gesundes Unternehmen.
Psychische Gesundheit als Führungskraft an der Hochschule: Selbstmanagement und Stresskompetenz unter permanentem Druck in der Wissenschaft (essentials)
by Anja Frohnen Jan StammFührungskräfte in der Wissenschaft brauchen verlässliche Strategien für die Stärkung ihrer psychischen Gesundheit. Dieses essential erklärt die besonderen Herausforderungen im Wissenschaftssystem und bietet praktische Lösungen zur Stressbewältigung. Das Überwinden stressauslösender Gedanken fördert Resilienz. Entlastungspotentiale durch kluge Arbeitsorganisation bietet die Methode: das Managementhaus. – Wichtige Impulse für die Personalentwicklung und das betriebliche Gesundheitsmanagement an Hochschulen. Ein wertvoller Leitfaden für Führungskräfte in der Wissenschaft.
Psychische Gesundheit bei der Arbeit: Gefährdungsbeurteilung und gesunde Organisationsentwicklung
by Ralf NeunerDas Buch schlägt die Brücke zwischen Theorie und Praxis. Es klärt die wichtigsten Begriffe rund um das Thema psychische Belastung und geht auf die bestehenden gesetzlichen Verpflichtungen und Aufgabenverteilung ein. Kommentare zu Normen und relevante Gesetze wurden aktualisiert. Die vierte, umfassend überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage beleuchtet Arbeitskonzepte, die unter den Begriff New Work fallen.Im Hauptteil werden Methoden und Verfahren zur Messung und Dokumentation von psychischen Belastungen erläutert. Dazu hat der Autor einen Darstellungs- und Kriterienkatalog erarbeitet, mit dem sich der Leser die spezifischen Vor- und Nachteile einschlägigen Verfahren zur Ermittlung psychischer Belastung erschließen kann. Die Ergebnisse der Analyse sind Handlungsgrundlage für die gesunde Organisationsentwicklung. Anhand zahlreicher Praxisbeispiele werden Maßnahmen und deren Nutzen zur Verbesserung der Qualität der Arbeitsgestaltung für die Beschäftigten und das Unternehmen aufgezeigt.Das Buch wendet sich an alle Interessierten, die wissen möchten, wie man psychische Belastung bei der Arbeit effektiv erfassen und in der Folge verringern kann. Dazu gehören Fachkräfte für Arbeitssicherheit genauso wie Arbeitsmediziner, Betriebsräte, Personalverantwortlich und alle, deren Anliegen die Verbesserung der Qualität der Arbeitsbedingungen ist.
Psychische Störungen bei Jugendlichen: Ausgewählte Phänomene und Determinanten (Meet the Expert: Wissen aus erster Hand)
by Wolfgang LenhardVerfolgt man die mediale Berichterstattung, so verdichtet sich schnell der Eindruck, dass die Bedingungen, unter denen Jugendliche aufwachsen, fortlaufend ungünstiger werden. Ziel dieses Buches ist es, diese Hypothesen einem Realitätscheck zu unterziehen und sie auf ihren Wahrheitsgehalt zu überprüfen:Machen digitale Medien einsam und aggressiv, wann werden Jugendliche zu Gewalttätern und nehmen psychische Störungen wie ADHS immer mehr zu? Ist Rauschtrinken unter Jugendlichen tatsächlich ein immer ernster werdendes Problem und welchen Einfluss haben sexuelle und aggressive Medieninhalte auf die Entwicklung Jugendlicher? Welche Entwicklungen sind tatsächlich ungünstig oder sogar gefährlich, welche Aussagen sind nicht haltbar und an welcher Stelle haben sich Bedingungen sogar verbessert? Zu Wort kommen Expertinnen und Experten aus den Bereichen Psychologie, Psychiatrie, und Soziologie, die ihre Forschungsergebnisse im Interview-Stil klar, unterhaltsam und verständlich auf den Punkt bringen und gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen aufzeigen. Nicht nur lehrreich für Masterstudierende, sondern besonders geeignet für Professionals aus Bildung und Erziehung, Psychologie, Psychiatrie, Pädagogik, sowie für alle an dieser Thematik Interessierten.
Psychische Störungen verstehen: Orientierungshilfe für Angehörige
by Elisabeth WagnerDieses Sachbuch hilft Angehörigen und anderen Nahestehenden, psychische Störungen besser zu verstehen. Die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder werden beschrieben, Entstehungsbedingungen verständlich dargestellt. Es informiert über adäquate Behandlungsansätze und Beratungsangebote, vermittelt einen Überblick über die Wirkung von Psychopharmaka und Psychotherapie bei den einzelnen Störungen. Alle, die rund um Betroffene beteiligt sind, werden dabei unterstützt, einen möglichst konstruktiven Umgang mit den auftretenden Belastungen und die richtige Balance zwischen Unterstützung und Abgrenzung zu finden. Zum Kontext: 25 % der Menschen in Westeuropa erleiden einmal in ihrem Leben eine behandlungsbedürftige psychische Störung. Daher ist davon auszugehen, dass jeder Mensch in seinem nahen Umfeld zumindest mit einem/einer psychisch Kranken zu tun hat. Viele fragen sich: Wie kann ich diese Krankheit/Störung verstehen? Wie ist die Prognose? Wie soll ich mit dem/der Betroffenen umgehen? Wie kann ich helfen? Wer kann helfen? Wann sind Psychopharmaka nötig und wie gefährlich sind sie wirklich? Dieses Buch gibt Antworten. Über die Autorin: Dr. Elisabeth Wagner, Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapeutische Medizin, Lehrtherapeutin für systemische Familientherapie, betreut viele Betroffene, aber auch deren soziales Umfeld. Dieses zu unterstützen, ist ihr ein Anliegen.
Psychische StörungsBILDER
by Thomas Schnell Andrea Prölß Leona Julie KochDieses Buch widmet sich den vielfältigen psychischen Störungen und wendet sich an alle Interessierte, von Betroffenen und Angehörigen bis zu therapeutisch und pflegend tätigem Fachpersonal. Im Mittelpunkt steht eine künstlerische Annäherung an die einzelnen psychischen Störungen, indem jede Diagnose mittels einer schwarz-weiß skizzierten Darstellung interpretiert wird. Ergänzt werden die bildlichen Darstellungen durch jeweils kurze und prägnante Beschreibungen. Diese stellen die wichtigsten Symptome der Störungsbilder vor, Informationen zur Häufigkeit ihres Auftretens, Kenntnisse über mögliche Entstehungsbedingungen, ihren Verlauf, sowie therapeutische Optionen und einen prognostischen Ausblick. Während teils erhebliche Fehlinformationen über psychiatrische Störungsbilder kursieren, enthält dieses Werk ausschließlich Informationen, die nach heutigem Wissensstand allgemein anerkannt sind. So ist es bestens geeignet für Betroffene und Angehörige. Psychiatrische oder wissenschaftliche Vorkenntnisse sind zum Verständnis nicht erforderlich. Die Autoren habe eine leicht verständliche Sprache gewählt, sodass das Werk für jeden Interessierten eine ebenso originelle, wie interessante und bereichernde Reise in die Welt der psychiatrischen Phänomene bietet.
Psycho USA: Famous American Killers You Never Heard Of
by Harold SchechterAMERICA’S MOST COLD-BLOODED! In the horrifying annals of American crime, the infamous names of brutal killers such as Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Berkowitz are writ large in the imaginations of a public both horrified and hypnotized by their monstrous, murderous acts. But for every celebrity psychopath who’s gotten ink for spilling blood, there’s a bevy of all-but-forgotten homicidal fiends studding the bloody margins of U.S. history. The law gave them their just desserts, but now the hugely acclaimed author of The Serial Killer Files and The Whole Death Catalog gives them their dark due in this absolutely riveting true-crime treasury. Among America’s most cold-blooded you’ll meet • Robert Irwin, “The Mad Sculptor”: He longed to use his carving skills on the woman he loved—but had to settle for making short work of her mother and sister instead. • Peter Robinson, “The Tell-Tale Heart Killer”: It took two days and four tries for him to finish off his victim, but no time at all for keen-eyed cops to spot the fatal flaw in his floor plan. • Anton Probst, “The Monster in the Shape of a Man”: The ax-murdering immigrant’s systematic slaughter of all eight members of a Pennsylvania farm family matched the savagery of the Manson murders a century later. • Edward H. Ruloff, “The Man of Two Lives”: A genuine Jekyll and Hyde, his brilliant scholarship disguised his bloodthirsty brutality, and his oversized brain gave new meaning to “mastermind.” Spurred by profit, passion, paranoia, or perverse pleasure, these killers—the Witch of Staten Island, the Smutty Nose Butcher, the Bluebeard of Quiet Dell, and many others—span three centuries and a host of harrowing murder methods. Dramatized in the pages of penny dreadfuls, sensationalized in tabloid headlines, and immortalized in “murder ballads” and classic fiction by Edgar Allan Poe and Theodore Dreiser, the demonic denizens of Psycho USA may be long gone to the gallows—but this insidiously irresistible slice of gothic Americana will ensure that they’ll no longer be forgotten.
Psycho-Academic Holocaust: The Special Education and ADHD Wars Against Black Boys
by Umar JohnsonPsycho-Academic Holocaust has been written for laypersons with everyday language, and should be read by all adults who care about the future of young Black males in America, England, Canada and the Caribbean. An entire chapter has been dedicated to teaching parents and teachers how to eliminate challenging and disruptive behaviors without medication.
Psycho-Analysis and Social Psychology (Psychology Library Editions: Social Psychology)
by William McDougallFrom the Preface: ‘In these few lectures delivered in the University of London (May 1935) I have returned to the always interesting, but generally quite futile, task of criticizing the teachings of Professor Sigmund Freud and his school. On the present occasion my criticisms are made with ruthless frankness, in accordance with the policy I have recently adopted. I have realized too late that I might have done more for my chosen science, had I from the first spoken with a less modest voice.’ Originally published in 1936, two years before the author’s death, this title is a critique of the teachings of Freud and his school from a social psychology standpoint. It has several appendices which include the examining of ‘Totem and Taboo’ and the Oedipus complex.
Psycho-Analysis: A Brief Account of the Freudian Theory (Routledge Library Editions: Freud)
by Barbara LowOriginally published in 1920, this book was intended as a brief outline of psychoanalysis for those interested in the subject, but without the time to study the work of Freud and his followers first hand.
Psycho-Analytic Explorations
by D. W. Winnicott Clare Winnicott Ray Shepherd Madeleine DavisThis volume includes, among many important topics, critiques of Melanie Klein's ideas and insights into the work of other psychoanalysts, as well as gems of thought on such concepts as play in the analytic situation, the fate of the transitional object, regression in psychoanalysis, and the use of silence in psychotherapy.
Psycho-Analytic Explorations
by Donald W. WinnicottThis volume contains ninety-two works by this renowned writer, theoretician, and clinician. Includes critiques of Melanie Klein's ideas and insights into the works of other leading psychoanalysts, and thoughts on such concepts as play in the analytic situation, the fate of the transitional object, regression in psychoanalysis, and the use of silence in psychotherapy.
Psycho-Analytic Insight and Relationships: A Kleinian Approach
by Isca Salzberger-WittenbergMelanie Klein has been one of the most important contributors to our thinking about human development and human personality. In this classic text, Isca Salzberger-Wittenberg demonstates through theoretical exposition and the use of case material the ways in which Melanie Klein's main concepts and theories illuminate the practice of social casework. These theories are often complex and controversial, but this concise and lucid account continues to enable social workers and others in helping professions to judge the relevance of the Kleinian approach for themselves.
Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior: An International Perspective (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law)
by Oliver Chan Lorraine L. SheridanProvides multidisciplinary coverage of stalking behavior worldwide from both academic and practical approaches Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior: The International Perspective is a thorough, up-to-date overview of stalking perpetration and victimization in different regions of the world. This authoritative book brings together contributions from a team of leading scholars and practitioners that discuss a diverse range of interrelated topics and issues relevant to stalking and intrusive behavior from both theoretical and practical contexts. Whereas most of the literature on the subject is written from a Western viewpoint, this unique volume examines empirical research, policies, and practices from Asian and African countries, as well as those from Europe, the Americas, and Australia, to provide a truly global perspective. Divided into three parts, the book first examines theories and research on cross-national differences in stalking among college students, ex-partner stalking in Finland, cyberstalking victimization in Singapore, the heterogeneity of stalking and stalkers in Australia, public familiarity and understanding of stalking/harassing legislation in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and more. The book’s second part focuses on national portraits of stalking in a number of understudied populations, including Lithuania, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, and South Africa. Finally in the third section of the book, the chapters largely emphasize policy and best practice, including the Dutch model of policing stalking, risk assessment and management of stalking in Sweden, psycho-legal responses to online interpersonal harm, the German approach to stopping stalking, the United Kingdom response to assessing and managing stalking, and the work of the Danish Stalking Centre. This important contribution to the field: Offers insights from international professionals applicable in other geographical contexts Discusses the factors that influence social awareness and responses to stalking Explores the importance of victim vulnerability factors when managing risk of stalking Presents real-world case studies of stalking behavior, intimate partner violence, stalking victimization, and statutory and law enforcement efforts Reviews the intervention practices of the support institutions and justice systems of different countries Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior: The International Perspective is an ideal primary or supplementary text for courses in criminology, criminal justice, forensic psychology, and social and behavioral science, as well as a valuable source of reference for those who deal with offenders or victims of stalking, including law enforcement agents, mental health professionals, legal practitioners, social services personnel, and policy makers.
Psycho-Criminological Perspective of Criminal Justice in Asia: Research and Practices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Beyond (Routledge Studies in Asian Behavioural Sciences)
by Heng Choon Chan Samuel M.Y. HoThis book offers both theoretical and practical examinations of the psycho-criminology of criminal justice in Asia, with particular emphasis on the Hong Kong and Singapore contexts. It is designed to present the current state of the field, which addresses key topics in three major sub-areas – policing and legal system, offender rehabilitation and treatment, and research and future directions. Written by academics with extensive research experience in their respective topics and senior ranking practitioners in their fields, topics include psychologists’ involvement in different aspects of forensic investigation, police emotional reactions to major incidents, the application of psychological approaches in developing offender rehabilitation and treatment modules to address different offender’s criminogenic needs, and legal issues related to the insanity defence, fitness to plead, the jury system, and the procedural justice and legitimacy. An important reference for post-graduate courses, this book will be of special interest to criminologists and psychologists working in forensic settings, mental health professionals, policy-makers, police personnel, prison officials, and legal executives. <P><P>Chapters include: <P><P>1. Youth gang offenders in Singapore <P><P>2. Offender rehabilitation: the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department <P><P>3. Juries as decision makers in East Asian judicial systems: Hong Kong, the Mainland China, South Korea, and Japan <P><P>4. The psychology of violent extremism: what we know and what else we need to do
Psycho-Economics: Managed Care in Mental Health in the New Millennium
by Robert D. WeitzDevelop new ways to provide ethical, effective mental health services in a world of managed care!Psycho-Economics gives psychologists and mental health care administrators suggestions for handling the changes that have come with the advent of managed care. Using empirical research and practitioner accounts, this informative book assesses the impact of managed care, suggests ways to ameliorate its negative effects, and proposes ideas for the improvement of the managed care system and mental health care in general. Psycho-Economics takes a clear look at the ways in which the managed care system has altered the practice of mental health care. While acknowledging its positive effects on accountability and provision of a broader variety of care options, the chapter authors also note its powerful negative effects, including cutbacks in length of treatment, potential abuses of confidential medical records, and over-prescribing of mood-altering drugs. Yet the book also offers hope for psychologists, social workers, and other counselors. By developing diversified areas for professional practice, collaborating with primary care physicians, and creating corporate education opportunities, psychologists can contribute their expertise to people who might otherwise have never sought them out. Moreover, mental health professionals can embrace new opportunities in treating substance abuse, behavioral health, and such specialized areas as forensic psychology, domestic violence, crisis counseling, and employee screening. These areas and other new developments offer you a chance to build a solid practice devoted to serving society's needs.Psycho-Economics: brings practitioners effective, innovative approaches to clinical practice in relation to managed mental health care fosters awareness of the means by which managed care affects the quality of care that clients receive points out the steps that can be taken to minimize the negative effects that managed care dictates on the quantity and quality of mental health care highlights ethical and legal considerations that should be of concern to providers of mental health services encourages discussion of the future of the managed care system and its impact on providers and clientsPsycho-Economics is a survival guide which will help contemporary practitioners like you maintain ethical and effective practices while coping with the administrative expectations of managed care systems.
Psycho-Legal Concepts for Parenting in Child Custody and Child Protection Vol. 1: Policy Principles in Australia
by Don TustinThis book provides an overview of changes in legislation in Australia concerning both family law and child protection law. The topic is important as the Australian Government has identified that the rate of mental disorder in some cohorts of children is high and rising. These cohorts of children live in families where they are vulnerable because they are exposed to risk factors that can be changed by a coordinated effort from parents, therapists, and lawyers. The aim of the book is to identify psycho-legal concepts that need to be understood by professionals who work in the fields of child custody and child protection, and to bring these concepts together to improve coordination between the two fields of practice. The purpose of the book is to be a practice manual for professionals from the disciplines of law, social work, and psychologists who work in specialized legal roles dealing with families where children are vulnerable to developing mental health difficulties. Volume 1 of the book provides a perspective from a mental health clinician about concepts and principles that arise in Australian family-oriented courts, and that need to be shared between disciplines. This book proposes that some concepts be identified as psycho-legal as the concepts need to be shared between disciplines who work with court-involved families. The book also proposes that psycho-legal concepts be shared between the jurisdictions of child custody and child protection. In this book, proposals are made to improve collaboration between disciplines and to maximize the best interests of children.
Psycho-Legal Concepts for Parenting in Child Custody and Child Protection Vol. 3: Structured Instruments to Provide Objective Assessments in Court-Related Family Work
by Don TustinThis book identifies a number of topics that arise in child protection where assessments of individual families are required. The author opines that it is essential to use structured instruments when making assessments on complex topic about risk to reduce bias and to maximise objectivity. The author summarises criteria that are required for an assessment instrument to be viewed by scientists as being objective. The book proposes that introducing more objective assessment instruments into the field of child protection will: improve the focus and brevity of assessment reports; and enable setting of thresholds that distinguish between families who provide good-enough parenting from families who should be referred for parenting education, and from parents who are unfit parents. The author identifies a number of topics that commonly arise in cases where maltreatment of children is alleged, reviews literature, and proposes checklists that can be used to gather data and to form a basis for developing validated assessment instruments for use in child protection. The topics identified are relevant both to therapists as parenting practices can be changed using focused therapy, and for legal assessment purposes as topics have been shown to be related to legal concerns about the safety and welfare of children. The overall aim of this book is to encourage greater use of scientific assessment approaches in the field of child protection.
Psycho-Legal Concepts for Parenting in Child Custody and Child Protection Vol. 4: Therapy Interventions for Vulnerable Families
by Don TustinThis book provides an overview of changes in legislation in Australia concerning both family law and child protection law. The topic is important as the Australian Government has identified that the rate of mental disorder in some cohorts of children is high and rising. These cohorts of children live in families where they are vulnerable because they are exposed to risk factors that can be changed by a coordinated effort from parents, therapists, and lawyers. The aim of the book is to identify psycho-legal concepts that need to be understood by professionals who work in the fields of child custody and child protection, and to bring these concepts together to improve coordination between the two fields of practice. The purpose of the book is to be a practice manual for professionals from the disciplines of law, social work, and psychologists who work in specialized legal roles dealing with families where children are vulnerable to developing mental health difficulties. Volume 4 of the book provides a perspective from a mental health clinician about concepts and principles that arise in Australian family-oriented courts, and that need to be shared between disciplines. This book proposes that some concepts be identified as psycho-legal as the concepts need to be shared between disciplines who work with court-involved families. The book also proposes that psycho-legal concepts be shared between the jurisdictions of child custody and child protection. In this book, proposals are made to improve collaboration between disciplines and to maximize the best interests of children.
Psycho-Oncology
by Ute Goerling Anja MehnertPsycho-oncology is a thriving discipline in cancer care, and numerous research activities have been undertaken in the endeavour to improve treatment outcomes and to gain a better understanding of the psychosocial consequences of cancer. This book presents and discusses the latest findings from science and practice for a broad range of psychological and social issues related to cancer and its treatments. Not only are general psychosocial impacts of cancer described, but the very common fear of progression is elucidated. The relevance of psycho-oncology at different stages of disease (during oncological treatment, in rehabilitation, and during palliative care) is explained, and various psycho-oncological interventions are illustrated. Other important topics are the experience of being a cancer survivor, who may be cured but not be healthy, the psychological burden on relatives, and gender differences in coping with cancer. Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes are also commented on since they are among the key benchmarks for successful coping with the diagnosis of cancer, its treatment, and its late effects. The chapters are almost all written by distinguished scientists, but as we often learn most from those affected by cancer, one author speaks for herself as a patient.
Psycho-Oncology
by Ute GoerlingPsycho-oncology is a thriving discipline in cancer care, and numerous research activities have been undertaken in the endeavour to improve treatment outcomes and to gain a better understanding of the psychosocial consequences of cancer. This book presents and discusses the latest findings from science and practice for a broad range of psychological and social issues related to cancer and its treatments. Not only are general psychosocial impacts of cancer described, but the very common fear of progression is elucidated. The relevance of psycho-oncology at different stages of disease (during oncological treatment, in rehabilitation, and during palliative care) is explained, and various psycho-oncological interventions are illustrated. Other important topics are the experience of being a cancer survivor, who may be cured but not be healthy, the psychological burden on relatives, and gender differences in coping with cancer. Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes are also commented on since they are among the key benchmarks for successful coping with the diagnosis of cancer, its treatment, and its late effects. The chapters are almost all written by distinguished scientists, but as we often learn most from those affected by cancer, one author speaks for herself as a patient.