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Slow Motion
by Dani ShapiroFrom one of the most gifted writers of her generation comes the harrowing and exqui-sitely written true story of how a family tragedy saved her life. Dani Shapiro was a young girl from a deeply religious home who became the girlfriend of a famous and flamboyant married attorney--her best friend's stepfather. The moment Lenny Klein entered her life, everything changed: she dropped out of college, began to drink heavily, and became estranged from her family and friends. But then the phone call came. There had been an accident on a snowy road near her family's home in New Jersey, and both her parents lay hospitalized in critical condition. This haunting memoir traces her journey back into the world she had left behind. At a time when she was barely able to take care of herself, she was faced with the terrifying task of taking care of two people who needed her desperately. Dani Shapiro charts a riveting emotional course as she retraces her isolated, overprotected Orthodox Jewish childhood in an anti-Semitic suburb, and draws the connections between that childhood and her inevitable rebellion and self-destructiveness. She tells of a life nearly ruined by the gift of beauty, and then saved by the worst thing imaginable. This is a beautiful and unforgettable memoir of a life utterly transformed by tragedy.
Slow Psychiatry: Human Rights and Democratic Mental Health
by João G PereiraSlow Psychiatry analyses the way in which the industrial model of mental health is currently organised and suggests a counterculture to allow for deeper psychiatry. João G. Pereira is a pioneer in the implementation of Slow Psychiatry and open dialogue, and he uses his clinical experience to highlight how these principles can be applied in the organisation of mental health services and the practice of psychiatry. The proposed alternatives focus on the democratisation of mental health and policy, exploring current failures with neuroscience and "fast-paced" approaches to treatment, instead seeking to explore more humane and effective mental health services that prioritise agency and community. This book will be a beneficial resource for mental health professionals, particularly psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists.
Slow Wonder: Letters on Imagination and Education (Elements in Creativity and Imagination)
by Peter O'Connor Claudia Rozas GómezSlow wonder bears witness to the possibilities of the imagination. In a series of letters the authors playfully imagine alternatives to current orthodoxies that privilege technocratic approaches to education that have strangled discussion about what it might mean to make education good and right, or even beautiful. The authors position the imagination as a powerful site of resistance within education and academic life. They unpack their philosophical positionings through vignettes of their teaching practice, poetry written as reflective musings and discursive theoretical pieces, including letters they have written to others. They attempt to marry the poetic and the academic, the rational and the affective, to model a slow approach to wondering about the joy, beauty and possibilities of life. In this spirit, they contemplate new ways to think and live in education.
Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy
by Eilene ZimmermanA journalist pieces together the mysteries surrounding her ex-husband’s descent into drug addiction while trying to rebuild a life for her family, taking readers on an intimate journey into the world of white-collar drug abuse. <P><P>Eilene Zimmerman noticed that her ex-husband looked thin, seemed distracted, and was frequently absent from activities with their children. She thought he looked sick and needed to see a doctor, and indeed, he told her he had been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Yet in many ways, Peter seemed to have it all: a beautiful house by the beach, expensive cars, and other luxuries that came with an affluent life. Eilene assumed his odd behavior was due to stress and overwork—he was a senior partner at a prominent law firm and had been working more than sixty hours a week for the last twenty years. <P><P>Although they were divorced, Eilene and Peter had been partners and friends for decades, so when she and her children were unable to reach Peter for several days, Eilene went to his house to see if he was OK. <P><P>So begins Smacked, a brilliant and moving memoir of Eilene’s shocking discovery, one that sets her on a journey to find out how a man she knew for nearly thirty years became a drug addict, hiding it so well that neither she nor anyone else in his life suspected what was happening. Eilene discovers that Peter led a secret life, one that started with pills and ended with opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine. He was also addicted to work; the last call Peter ever made was to dial in to a conference call. <P><P>Eilene is determined to learn all she can about Peter’s hidden life, and also about drug addiction among ambitious, high-achieving professionals like him. Through extensive research and interviews, she presents a picture of drug dependence today in that moneyed, upwardly mobile world. She also embarks on a journey to re-create her life in the wake of loss, both of the person—and the relationship—that profoundly defined the woman she had become.
Small Acts of Kindness
by James VollbrachtSmall Acts of Kindness Celebrating the power of kindness, this charmingly illustrated book shows children how one small and loving act has the most amazing power and potential. Intended for pre-school children through eight years of age, this inspiring little book offers a traditional message filled with spiritual richness. Small Acts of Kindness leads us willingly from one boy's small hug to the power of God's love for each one of us. Parents and children alike will be inspired by this timeless story.
Small Bites: Mindfulness for Everyday Use
by Annabelle ZinserDrawing on her experiences as a Buddhist teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Annabelle Zinser developed meditation and mindfulness practices for a variety of everyday situations and the transformation of emotional challenges. In short chapters the author demonstrates how to connect the awareness of our breath with focusing our mindfulness on a particular topic at hand, such as: dealing with inferiority complex; recognizing negative thoughts and emotions; taking care of our sexuality; seeing our ancestors within us. This puts us in touch with the healing capacity of the present moment, and gives us a tool to transform even the most difficult and painful aspects of our lives into something joyful and healing. In their simplicity, the meditations follow the model of Metta meditation, aiming for the cultivation of our hearts and spirits. They always begin with focusing on the breath but from there expand to addressing a broad spectrum of mental conditions and life situations.Written for anyone aiming to living in a more grounded and sustainable way, Small Bites offers immediately applicable guidance in applying key mindfulness practices to daily life.
Small Group Research
by A. Paul Hare Herbert Blumberg Martin F. Davies M. Valerie KentSmall group research is of particularly wide interest to people working in a fairly broad variety of areas concerned with understanding conflict, especially for practitioners and researchers concerned with conflict resolution, peace, and related areas. The editors will focus on six main topical areas of small group research, which include: - Cooperation, competition, and conflict resolution - Coalitions, bargaining, and games - Group dynamics and social cognition - The group and organization - Team performance - Intergroup relations
Small Groups in Counseling and Therapy: Process and Leadership
by Barbara W. PosthumaWhat are the characteristics of a cohesive group? What are the attributes of a good leader? What are the hidden agendas that govern certain group dynamics? Everyone needs a basic introduction into group dynamics in order to interact with the people in their personal and professional community. Small Groups is a practical hands-on approach to group dynamics. People in the various helping professions, as well as other professionals and lay citizens, will find in this book the appropriate conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed for effective small group leadership.<p> In addition to considering the theories of leadership and group process as well as the attributes and roles of leaders, the author applies the information in a practical step-by-step manner. He also introduces new programs on assertiveness and awareness. Topics include: group development, group dimensions, goals and norms, leadership attributes and techniques, ethics and multiculturalism, and self-help groups.
Small Groups: Key Readings (Key Readings in Social Psychology)
by John M. Levine Richard L. MorelandResearch on small groups is highly diverse because investigators who study such groups vary in their disciplinary identifications, theoretical interests, and methodological preferences. The goal of this volume is to capture that diversity, and thereby convey the breadth and excitement of small group research by acquainting students with work on five fundamental aspects of groups. The volume also includes an introductory chapter by the editors which provides an overview of the history of and current state-of-the-art in the field. Together with introductions to each section, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, make the volume ideal reading for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in group dynamics.
Small Guide, Big Journey: The Pocket Companion to a Conscious Life
by Beata BishopAll of us have different ways of living our lives, but within that huge, rich bundle of possibilities some basic themes will always be present. These – family, relationships, stages of life, death and survival – have concerned humankind since the beginning of time, yet today we still have to find individual answers to the profound questions they pose.The purpose of this small guide is to shed light on the many important aspects of our shared adventure and to present new viewpoints and possibilities – and perhaps solutions to persistent problems of daily living. Regard it as an invisible but enthusiastic travelling companion whose great gift is to teach us to live consciously.
Small Habits, Big Changes: How the Tiniest Steps Lead to a Happier, Healthier You
by Steven HandelHarness the power of tiny habits to revolutionize your life—in areas from work to relationships to housecleaning to money.You decide to try something new. You do it a second time. Then again. And again. Eventually you’re doing it without thought. That’s how habits form.Habits start as conscious actions and then transform into constant behaviors. Yet they touch every aspect of your life and happiness—which is precisely why they are so powerful. Unconscious habits are worth examining, so you can understand their effects and, in some cases, change them.Packed with helpful advice and effective techniques, this book makes changing your habits simple and fun. It focuses on making tiny changes that will create long-lasting improvements in your life, and empowers you with information on:• Sleep, Diet and Exercise• Habit Loops and Willpower• The Power of Nudges• Motivation Tools• Stress and Relaxation• Systems and Goals, and more
Small Miracles: Coping With Infertility, Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Premature Birth
by Rachel Stanfield-PorterSMALL MIRACLES is a landmark Australian self-help book offering practical advice, inspiration and comfort for anyone coping with the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or prematurity and related issues such as infertility.
Small Molecule Therapeutics for Schizophrenia
by Sylvain Celanire Sonia PoliThe topic-related series Topics in Medicinal Chemistry covers all relevant aspects of drug research, e. g. pathobiochemistry of diseases, identification and validation of (emerging) drug targets, structural biology, drug ability of targets, drug design approaches, chemogenomics, synthetic chemistry including combinatorial methods, bioorganic chemistry, natural compounds, high-throughput screening, pharmacological in vitro and in vivo investigations, drug-receptor interactions on the molecular level, structure-activity relationships, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, toxicology and pharmacogenomics. Medicinal chemistry is both science and art. The science of medicinal chemistry offers mankind one of its best hopes for improving the quality of life. The art of medicinal chemistry continues to challenge its practitioners with the need for both intuition and experience to discover new drugs. Hence sharing the experience of drug research is uniquely beneficial to the field of medicinal chemistry. Drug research requires interdisciplinary team-work at the interface between chemistry, biology and medicine.
Small Molecules in Neurodegeneration
by Nawab John Dar Shahnawaz Ali BhatNeurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's, cast a long shadow over millions of lives, stealing memories, independence, and futures. The rising tide of these age-related disorders threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide, prompting an urgent search for effective treatments. While current options offer temporary relief, they fail to halt the relentless march of these devastating conditions. However, a beacon of hope shines at the intersection of cutting-edge neuroscience and the world of small molecules. These tiny chemical warriors, with their inherent advantages of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and diverse functionalities, are emerging as powerful weapons in the fight against neurodegeneration. This book stands as a testament to this increasing revolution. It investigates deep into the intricacies of small molecules, exploring their potential to unravel the mysteries of neurodegenerative diseases and pave the way for innovative therapeutic interventions.Key Features: Provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the emerging field of small molecules in neurodegenerative diseases. Bridges the gap in current literature by addressing the specific impact of small molecules on these devastating conditions. Offers an in-depth exploration of the various mechanisms by which small molecules can combat neurodegeneration. Serves as a valuable resource for a wide audience, from students to professionals in the field. Lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and unlocks new avenues for the development of effective therapies.
Small Pieces: A Book of Lamentations
by Joanne LimburgThis is Joanne's account of coming to terms with her brother's suicide and through that process, the entirety of her family life. In Small Pieces Joanne explores her childhood, her Jewishness and her mother's death as well as that of her brother.The life and family Joanne describes is a complex combination of conflicting influences - both scientific and literary; Jewish and humanist impulses; and middle America and North London settings.Small Pieces is a beautiful and searingly honest meditation on family and faith.
Small Sample Size Solutions: A Guide for Applied Researchers and Practitioners (European Association of Methodology Series)
by Rens Van De Schoot Milica Mio 269 Evi 263Researchers often have difficulties collecting enough data to test their hypotheses, either because target groups are small or hard to access, or because data collection entails prohibitive costs. Such obstacles may result in data sets that are too small for the complexity of the statistical model needed to answer the research question. This unique book provides guidelines and tools for implementing solutions to issues that arise in small sample research. Each chapter illustrates statistical methods that allow researchers to apply the optimal statistical model for their research question when the sample is too small. This essential book will enable social and behavioral science researchers to test their hypotheses even when the statistical model required for answering their research question is too complex for the sample sizes they can collect. The statistical models in the book range from the estimation of a population mean to models with latent variables and nested observations, and solutions include both classical and Bayesian methods. All proposed solutions are described in steps researchers can implement with their own data and are accompanied with annotated syntax in R. The methods described in this book will be useful for researchers across the social and behavioral sciences, ranging from medical sciences and epidemiology to psychology, marketing, and economics.
Small Talk: 10 ADHD Lies and How to Stop Believing Them
by Richard Pink Roxanne PinkThe beloved authors of Dirty Laundry break down the harmful stereotypes about people with ADHD to help you stop being your worst fear-leader, start bigging yourself up, and live your best neurodivergent life. When &“ADHD wife&” Roxanne Pink and neurotypical husband Richard Pink asked their community of 2.5 million what the biggest ADHD struggle is, the thousands of replies changed everything. As they learned, the real enemy isn&’t productivity or focus, but the toxic ADHD core beliefs we&’ve internalized. With candor and kindness, they share personal stories to highlight and reframe the 10 big lies that ADHD people believe about themselves. From &“I am lazy&” to &“Everybody hates me&” and &“I quit everything I start,&” Small Talk will empower ADHDers and those who love them to navigate life with compassion, humor, and hope. Whether you were diagnosed early or are new to the neurospicy community, Small Talk will change your relationship with yourself and others. Learn how to:• Identify your limiting ADHD beliefs• Break free from neurotypical standards• Support and understand your ADHDers• Adopt a self-kindness mindset• Communicate your needs & boundaries• Celebrate the joys of ADHD
Small Teaching K-8: Igniting the Teaching Spark with the Science of Learning
by James M. Lang Sarah Connell SandersCognitive science research-based teaching techniques any educator can implement in their K-8 classroom In Small Teaching K-8, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang&’s bestselling Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning to the elementary and middle school setting. Via clear descriptions and step-by-step methods, the book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes. The interventions consist of classroom or online learning activities, one-time additions, or small modifications in course design or communication. Regardless of their form, they all deliver powerful, positive consequences. In this book, readers will also find: Foundational concepts from up-to-date cognitive research that has implications for classroom teaching and the rationales for using them in a K-8 classroom Concrete examples of how interventions have been used by faculty in various disciplines Directions on the specific timing of each intervention, backed by evidence-based reasons An essential resource for K-8 educators seeking ways to improve their efficacy in the classroom, Small Teaching K-8 offers teachers intuitive and actionable advice on helping students absorb and retain knowledge for the long-term.
Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning
by James M. LangA freshly updated edition featuring research-based teaching techniques that faculty in any discipline can easily implement Research into how we learn can help facilitate better student learning—if we know how to apply it. Small Teaching fills the gap in higher education literature between the primary research in cognitive theory and the classroom environment. In this book, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of small but powerful changes that make a big difference―many of which can be put into practice in a single class period. These are simple interventions that can be integrated into pre-existing techniques, along with clear descriptions of how to do so. Inside, you’ll find brief classroom or online learning activities, one-time interventions, and small modifications in course design or student communication. These small tweaks will bring your classroom into alignment with the latest evidence in cognitive research. Each chapter introduces a basic concept in cognitive research that has implications for classroom teaching, explains the rationale for offering it within a specific time period in a typical class, and then provides concrete examples of how this intervention has been used or could be used by faculty in a variety of disciplines. The second edition features revised and updated content including a newly authored preface, new examples and techniques, updated research, and updated resources. How can you make small tweaks to your teaching to bring the latest cognitive science into the classroom? How can you help students become good at retrieving knowledge from memory? How does making predictions now help us learn in the future? How can you build community in the classroom? Higher education faculty and administrators, as well as K-12 teachers and teacher trainers, will love the easy-to-implement, evidence-based techniques in Small Teaching.
Small Wonders
by Joan LovettChildhood can be an exciting time, full of joyous exploration, new skills, friends, and imaginative play. It can also be very frightening, especially when children have experiences that threaten their feelings of safety and well-being. Even common traumatic childhood events can deeply affect children's normal healthy development, their self-esteem, and their families. Many behavioral problems stemming from common traumatic events could require years of psychotherapy or medication. That is, they did -- until the advent of EMDR. Developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR had already helped thousands of adult clients when Joan Lovett experienced its healing power firsthand. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a comprehensive therapeutic approach that helps patients release disturbing thoughts and emotions that originate in traumatic experiences. Experiences can be traumatic in the commonly accepted sense -- abuse, disasters, violence -- but children may also perceive and respond to more ordinary events as very threatening. A playground accident, the loss of a loved one, school problems, or choking on a piece of popcorn can be a part of growing up. They can also be critical incidents that cause a child to view him- or herself as helpless or powerless, to become fearful, and to develop debilitating behavioral problems. In Small Wonders: Healing Childhood Trauma with EMDR, Joan Lovett, M.D., shares engaging clinical stories -- mysteries involving children who present her with puzzling and disturbing behaviors. She imaginatively focuses her knowledge of pediatrics, play therapy, and EMDR to alleviate the real-life ordeals of real-life children. Featuring a foreword by Francine Shapiro, Small Wonders is the most comprehensive and insightful book to explore the potential of EMDR for child therapy. This enlightening book is intended for parents who are concerned with having their children feel confident, for adults who want insights into the way the events of their childhood shaped their self-image, and for professionals who want to know more about EMDR and how it can be adapted to meet the special needs of traumatized children.
Small, Large and Median Groups: The Work of Patrick de Mare (The New International Library of Group Analysis)
by Rachel Lenn Karen Stefano'This book is a remarkable tribute to the memory of Pat de Mare. You will find in these pages a selection of his work that represents his new and different understanding of groups, both large and small, that has not only had a significant impact on the practice of group therapy in his lifetime, but also a potential for revolutionizing current thinking both now and in the future. The editors are owed a great debt of gratitude for putting so much important work together. They have organized the book around three sections on the small, median and large groups. What is particularly moving is that each section is introduced by some of Pat's closest friends and colleagues. These introductions are not only invaluable preparation for reading the articles by Pat that follow, but are also a poignant tribute to the writers' lives, work, their thinking and much happiness that came from their close relationship with Pat.
Smart But Stuck: How Resilience Frees Imprisoned Intelligence from Learning Disabilities, Second Edition
by Myrna OrensteinSmart But Stuck, Second Edition, is an updated look at how smart people with learning gaps can not only overcome them, but become successful in learning-and life. The new edition of this classic explores the emotional aspects of learning disabilities and imprisoned intelligence, showing how-and why-smart people with learning disabilities are resilient, and how they help themselves to struggle, survive, and achieve.
Smart Career: Wie Sie die seelischen Kosten der Karriere minimieren
by Werner GrossIn diesem Sachbuch soll es einmal nicht nur um die Schokoladenseiten der Karriere gehen, sondern auch um die Schattenseiten: Selbstdisziplin bis zur Selbstverleugnung, übertriebene Außenorientierung und exzessive Anpassungsleistungen nach unausgesprochenen Wohlverhaltensklauseln produzieren mitunter zunehmendes Fassadenverhalten: Stoßfest, bruchsicher, formschön und abwaschbar heißt für viele die Devise auf der Karriereleiter. Gar nicht so selten geht damit ein schleichender Verlust der Menschlichkeit einher. Geschrieben für Laien und Interessierte; Psychotherapeuten, Coaches, Berater können prozessbegleitend empfehlen. Aus dem Inhalt: Die beruflichen Anforderungen bis zum Jahr 2025 – Gefahren auf der Karriereleiter (körperliche, seelische, soziale) – Warum und wie man in berufliche Krisen gerät – Krise als Chance und als Möglichkeit, sein Leben neu auszurichten – 4 Bereiche einer gesunden Identität – „Funktionslust“ oder: der Spaß am Beruf – Von der Karriereleiter zum Karrierenetzwerk – Zwischen Effizienz und Menschlichkeit: Ressourcen aktivieren, psychosoziale Reibungsverluste minimieren, Arbeitsprozesse optimieren, angemessene Problemlösungen finden – Gibt es mehr im Leben, als Effizienz und Geschwindigkeit zu erhöhen? – Expatriates, Downshifting und Sabbatical – Hilfen von außen: Coaching, Supervision, Psychotherapie. Über den Autor: Werner Gross, Dipl.-Psychologe, Psychotherapeut, Supervisor und Coach, Organisations- und Unternehmensberater.
Smart Change
by Art MarkmanEvery day millions of people log onto Facebook to connect with friends. Each time we do this we are creating and reinforcing habits. We have routines for checking news from friends, looking up birthdays and family updates. When the interface of Facebook was changed in 2011 there was widespread condemnation. We are, in short, creatures of habit. Habits may help us to carry out our daily routine but they often cause us trouble, from unhealthy eating and smoking, to poor study skills and work routines. We've all experienced that endless frustration when we try to kick a bad habit. The frustration you have now will soon be over. Premier cognitive scientist Art Markman draws on all the latest scientific research to help you succeed in beating those bad habits. With the help of Smart Change, not only will you be able to understand just how habits are formed and maintained but you will be equipped with 5 essential tools to help you change your behaviour for the better and, what's more, influence the behaviour of others at work and at home.
Smart Learning with Educational Robotics: Using Robots to Scaffold Learning Outcomes
by Linda DanielaThis book will offer ideas on how robots can be used as teachers' assistants to scaffold learning outcomes, where the robot is a learning agent in self-directed learning who can contribute to the development of key competences for today's world through targeted learning - such as engineering thinking, math, physics, computational thinking, etc. starting from pre-school and continuing to a higher education level. Robotization is speeding up at the moment in a variety of dimensions, both through the automation of work, by performing intellectual duties, and by providing support for people in everyday situations. There is increasing political attention, especially in Europe, on educational systems not being able to keep up with such emerging technologies, and efforts to rectify this. This edited volume responds to this attention, and seeks to explore which pedagogical and educational concepts should be included in the learning process so that the use of robots is meaningful from the point of view of knowledge construction, and so that it is safe from the technological and cybersecurity perspective.