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Anxiety disorders are costly, common, and debilitating. They often present challenging problems in the caseloads of practicing clinicians today. This volume compares and contrasts various models of and treatment approaches toanxiety disorders. Each contributor, a master clinician, analyzes the same case and presents a thorough description of the model. Detailed descriptions of therapists' skills and attributes, assessment plans, treatment goals, intervention strategies, common pitfalls and mechanisms ofchange are included. Among the 11 therapies presented are Cognitive-Behavioral, Problem-Solving, Acceptance and Commitment, Contextual Family Therapy, Supportive-Expressive, Psychodynamic, and Psychopharmacological. The volume concludes with a useful table that succinctly summarizes the tenets of all these major approaches. For practitioners, graduate students, and professionals preparing for licensure. ... Read more

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Great book for therapists
As a psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, I found this book very helpful. It is an accademic text and aimed at professionals instead of the general public. With that said, it is very easy to read and gives great advice and information. The one area I found really interesting and helpful was the authors have compared many different treatment modalities for anxiety to see which is the most effective. These treatments range from CBT, EMDR, Personal construct theory, etc. This easy to read book is a must for any therapist treating clients suffering from anxiety. It's also fascinating from a researchers point of view.

Anthony Gunn, psychologist and author of Fear Is Power: Turn Your Fears Into Success

comparative treatment of anxiety disorders
I found the book to be helpful on both a professional and personal level.I am able to utilize some recommended treatment techniques in psychotherapy with my patients.I found particularly helpful the chapter by A. Schwartz and K. Crits-Christoph. ... Read more

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Based on Chute's award-winning MacLaboratory for Psychology program, this interactive software for CD-ROM on the Macintosh and Windows allows users to view authentic video clips of interviews with clients, work through diagnostic criteria, and use DSM-IV decision trees to diagnose a variety of clinical cases. In addition, users can explore animations on difficult-to-grasp concepts and use multimedia features including an interactive glossary, text, graphics, and movies. ... Read more

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Great resource for busy therapists with little time to read
Time is a big issue for all therapists. Going through piles of books in search of a specific answer for a specific treatment for a specific condition can be painful and time consuming. This is where I feel this book does really well. Written by 2 leading psychologists in treating mental disorders (especially anxiety) it delivers practical and straight forward treatment plans in minimal time. Not only does it give step by step instructions for a particular psychological disorder, but it also warns therapists against potential pitfalls in treatment and how to help prevent them occurring. What's better is you don't have to read the book from cover to cover to become very knowledgable on a specific condition. Because it is set out according to each psychological condition as illustrated in the DSM IV, you just turn to the area you want to know about and save time. Be warned, this is a professional book and not for the everyday reader. If you are a professional therapist, then this is a must have to be included in your library.
Anthony Gunn
Psychologist and author of Fear Is Power: Turn Your Fears Into Success

Excellent
This is an excellent resource of information that has lead me to other sources.It was well worth my purchase.It is written in a language that only professionals may understand, but that was the intention.Thank you. ... Read more

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Never Highlight a Book Again! Cram101 Textbook Outlines give the student all of the highlights, notes, and practice-tests for their textbook. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific, not generic. ... Read more

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In the U.S. approximately one percent of the population (2.6 million) have a bipolar disorder -- also called manic-depressive illness -- characterized by mood cycles of depression and mania (excessive elation, activity, talkativeness, etc.). Because bipolar illness has genetic tendencies, it affects those from all walks of life, but the majority of persons with the illness don't seek help. Most have been misunderstood, rejected, shunned, and disliked because of the disorder, and they struggle against preconceived ideas and prejudices -- but all seek answers, health, freedom, hope, and love. For someone with bipolar disorder, education and knowledge about the illness are necessary for successful treatment. Until now, few "road maps" have been available.

In this book, the "pieces" that compose the "bipolar puzzle" come together in a unique question-and-answer format. Written by a bipolar sufferer, co-author Bryan L. Court, typical questions heard in bipolar support groups are provided and each is followed by an in-depth answer. Each topical section also includes an extensive "Psychiatrist's Response" by co-author Gerald E. Nelson, M.D., who has been working with bipolar disordered individuals for over 20 years. Covering the whole person -- physical, emotional, and spiritual components of recovery -- this book is essential for individuals suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones and helping professionals.

Answering questions about bipolar illness and how to live with it, this book addresses 187 recovery-related questions over the broad range of interest to the patient, family, and friend, and utilizes the same question-and-answer format heard in bipolar support groups. Subjects cover a wide spectrum, including: understanding the illness; treatment methods; medications; attitudes; acceptance; faith; living problems; relationships with friends, family, and psychiatrists; support groups; disability; hospitalization; and employment difficulties. The answers were obtained from a psychiatrist, a labor law attorney, and a hospital worker. A psychiatrist (Nelson) reviewed the answers to the questions and provided a response to each section of the book. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Bipolar Disorder - Questions and Answers from a Support Group
Peer support groups are an important source of information, understanding, and support for people with bipolar disorder. All of the questions that were asked in one particular bipolar support group were written down, with answers, and published in this book. The author is a bipolar II patient and his answers have been reviewed by his psychiatrist. The questions cover a wider range of topics than is found in other handbooks for bipolar patients however the question and answer format limits the depth of each of the answers to typically a few paragraphs. The author's personal struggle with the disorder comes through clearly. However, the author's experience is with the bipolar II form of the disorder and I felt that aspects of the disorder unique to bipolar I were missing. The author's religious faith is interwoven with advice on coping with the disorder which I found irritating as I suspect will others who do not share the author's religious beliefs. Overall the book presents an unusual mix of personal experience and practical advice aimed at patients and those who support them.

A piece in the bipolar puzzle solution
I found this to be a pretty good book about bipolar disorder- practical, well written, and easy to use.The book is up against some heavyweights since it is a practical guide to living with the illness- Torrey's "Surviving Manic Depression" and Miklowitz's "Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" are formidable, excellent books on this subject.I like to get my information from a variety of sources however, so I think this book is a worthy addition to any small library on bipolar disorder, even though it doesn't provide the level of detail or expertise that the other two books bring to the table.Nonetheless, I learned quite a bit from this book.Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".

This book is so true!
In this book, the author says that the right medication is the key to relief from symptoms of bipolar illness.His statement is completely true.

When others, like Elliot who wrote a review here, say that therapy is the key, THEY ARE WRONG!Elliot does not see that the illness is a biological one resulting in mood disturbances.If Elliot could rid himself of bipolar symptoms through therapy, he DID NOT HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER, but had symptoms from other origins.

This bipolar book has the answers and they are backed up by countless people who have a bipolar disorder.I say to Elliot and all people ignorant of the truth, get your facts straight and quit giving your misguided, twisted advice or experience.

Buy the book and avoid going down the desolate road that Elliot is on!

Medication Is NOT the "Key," and Is In Fact Dangerous!
As a person who has fully recovered from a diagnosis of "manic depression," or "bipolar disorder," I can say with certainty that "medication" is NOT the "key," as this book claims it is. You read that correctly, by the way---I recovered from a DIAGNOSIS of "manic depression," and everything that went along with it---the psychiatrists, the "concerned" family members, the drugs, the hospitalizations---all of it.

We are all individual human beings, and each of us has a particular outlook and way of behaving toward others and toward the world. If one's outlook and one's behaviors and responses toward others and toward the world are troublesome or dangerous to ourselves or to others, then one needs to be made aware of what is wrong, and one needs to be helped to change those things, not given a permanent drug prescription.

There are therapists who are skilled at giving such help, which can lead to recovery. Unfortunately, what happens far more often than not is that a psychiatrist sells one a permanent "diagnosis," along with the permanent drug, or drugs, that "matches" the diagnosis, and no further progress is ever made toward recovery.

Allow me to point out to the authors of "Bipolar Puzzle Solution" that lithium, the main drug used for manic depression, is positively toxic, and toxic overdoses, which can be fatal, regularly occur. I myself experienced such an episode. For two weeks I was semi-comatose in the hospital, and I remmember nothing about that period of time. After that episode, Tegratol was substituted for the lithium, and it had the side effect of permanently lowering my blood platelet count. Also, because regular anti-depressants did not help when I was depressed, I was given MAO Inhibitors. I found out later that over the long term, they can permanently alter brain chemistry, leaving one permanently dependent on them.

Drugs may have their place in the treatment of "manic depression" or "bipolar disorder," but they are not "the key." The key lies in getting into therapy with a therapist or counselor who can help one recognize and change one's troublesome behaviors.

For example, a psychiatrist I was seeing told me I had "a problem with rage," and that because that was "a part of my makeup," I would "always have a problem with rage." When I left that psychiatrist, and began seeing a "mere" and very gifted social worker, she lost no time in showing me that I ALWAYS had A CHOICE about whether or not to get into a rage, and she taught me that I am responsible for, and have control over, my feelings and actions.

Today I am no longer someone who lives in fear of my feelings, "moods" and actions. I no longer have to swallow drugs to "keep myself under control." I no longer need any psychiatrist to give me his opinion about my sanity. I am instead a free, well and responsible individual.

It took a lot of work and determination, but it was unquestionably worth it! "The key" is not medication; the key is learning about and changing one's behavior and one's outlook.

Caution-
There are two things that potential readers need to be aware of. First, that the author has been diagnosed as Bipolar II. There is a difference between I and II, so if you happen to be Bipolar I, do not expect to read about the extremes that you may experience. Second, this author comes from a Christian perspective. This is great if you happen to be a Christian; otherwise, you might find his references to God/He/Jesus rather annoying. I do have to note that the physician,Gerald Nelson, portrays a pleasing demeanor that makes reading his comments enjoyable. Therefore, if you are a Christian with Bipolar II, go for it. If you are not, borrow a copy before you buy one. ... Read more

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Looking at schizophrenia from the point of view of individuals actually suffering from the disease, this text gives a first-hand insight into the process and effects of the disease. Throughout the narratives, poetry and artwork, Kaplan and Harrow add comments illuminating the meaning and pyschological significance of the stories. ... Read more

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Powerful, eye-opening, engaging
This is one of the best books I have read, and THE best one dealing with mental illness.The inside look at the thought processes of two men with the illness is totally eye-opening because you see it from THEIRperspective, not the rest of society's.I recommend this book highly. After reading, I still feel like I'd like to give each of these men a hug.

Schizophrenia:Two Intelligent Insights
Being one of Mr. Stuart Emmons's past professors, I was especially intrigued and fascinated by his straightforward, open, and touching account of his encounter with schizophrenia.Whenever a bright, conscientious student disappears abruptly after finishing a course, one ponders about his sudden departure and wonders what has happened to him.For this reason Stuart's candid and illuminating story was especially welcomed.Craig's experience is equally insightful.Together they give the layman a rare opportunity to probe into the inner thoughts of intelligent and articulate men as they cope, relate, create, exist with paranoid schizophrenia.Most laymen, including me, are terribly uninformed, even misinformed, and sometimes insensitive to this mysterious illness.The book should be read at least twice, the first time ignoring the psychologists' repetitious notes which disrupt the flow of the images, thoughts, and actions of the narrators.Their notes can be read!as a whole.Then each of the stories can be reread.The book reintroduced Stuart Emmons to me and we have subsequently exchanged many letters.I highly recommend this relatively slim volume with its tremendous impact and positive message.And congratulations to two courageous and compassionate writers--Stuart Emmons and Craig Geiser.

Schizohprhenia: Two first-person perspectives
Mysteries of schizophrenia still perplex family members, therapists and researchers today. "Living with Schizophrenia" (Emmons,Geiser et al.) gives those wanting to know more about the cognitive processes of schizophrenics more than just a glimpse into this disorder.Two first-person accounts are represented by Stuart Emmons and Craig Geiser. Both offer significant insights and rather apt descriptions of personal experiences.Poetry by Emmons and unique artwork by Geiser are also included. However, interspersed throughout the text, one will find unmerciful redundancies in the form of(PN's) or psychologist's notes. The book succeeds as Two first-person accounts without overbearing technical jargon often debated,and offers the layperson or psychology student a good adjunct reference. ... Read more

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A Course Planner for the Instructor. This text provides ideas and resources an exciting psychology course. ... Read more

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This is an edited book that brings together many of the most distinguished researchers and clinicians in the field of food misuse. The papers included are drawn from the conferences on psychological approaches to eating disorders and obesity held at the University of Hertfordshire in 2005 and 2006. It presents current research while focusing on the application of this new knowledge. 

It covers both eating disorders and obesity in one volume, thus positioning obesity firmly at one end of the food misuse continuum. Chapters will cover subjects such as psychological and cultural aspects of food use, using CBT for treating eating disorders, and CBT group therapy for obesity. ... Read more

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Psychological research into autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased exponentially in the last two decades. Much of this work has been led by various theorists who claim to have identified processes that hold the key to understanding the condition. As a consequence, newcomers to the field feel that they have to opt for one or more of the competing approaches and to neglect the remainder as being in some way wrong. In fact, the different theoretical perspectives are just that - different points of view on the same phenomenon - each with its own insights to offer. This is not to say that understanding ASD in psychological terms is just a matter of choosing a perspective and that all perspectives are of equal value. Clearly they are not.

This book, in addition to providing an outline of what current perspectives have to offer, also provides a framework to help readers to decide which aspects of psychological research into ASD contribute to our understanding of the field and how these can be integrated in a way that enables research to be taken forward. ... Read more