New Perspectives on Bullying

Ken Rigby

This book examines bullying behaviour in a wide range of settings, including kindergartens, schools, the workplace, in sports and prisons. Looking at bullying in each of these areas, it discusses alternative views and perspectives on bullying, helping policy makers and professionals to coordinate their work and so tackle the problem effectively. more »

Keywords: bullying, child psychology, education, educational psychology, pastoral care, PSHE

Gifted and Talented Children

A Planning Guide

Shirley Taylor

This handbook provides professional developmental support, direction and practical wisdom to teachers of children with special abilities. Strongly underpinned by current thinking in the area of gifted and talented education, the resource takes an 'inclusive' approach to ways of working with highly able children in regular classrooms. more »

Keywords: children, education, gifted and talented

Bullying

A Whole-School Approach

Amelia Suckling and Carla Temple

Combining theory with hands-on activities, this is a practical anti-bullying resource which emphasizes the need for a whole-school approach to the problem of bullying. The authors offer teachers, students and parents effective strategies for creating a long-term and positive influence on the school environment as a whole. more »

Keywords: child psychology, education, educational psychology

The Dimensions of Dreams

The Nature, Function, and Interpretation of Dreams

Ole Vedfelt

Vedfelt discusses how dreams are affected by organic diseases and physical symptoms, the relationship between dreams and psychosis, parapsychological phenomena, esoteric dream understanding, and consciousness-expanding dreams are among other subjects covered. more »

Keywords: psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy

Rehabilitation Counselling in Physical and Mental Health

Edited by Kim Etherington

Individuals experiencing rehabilitation are subject to profound life adjustments, and the contributors to this book explore how the relationship between counsellor and client can be a source of support during that time, drawing out the historical background and theoretical implications of their work and making recommendations for good practice. more »

Keywords: addiction, counselling, disability, mental health

An Asperger Marriage

Gisela and Christopher Slater-Walker

Chris and Gisela have been partners for 12 years. When Chris was diagnosed with AS, Gisela had to come to terms with a marriage in which there would never be an intuitive understanding despite Chris's good intentions. It was the beginning of a long process of learning to live with a disability regarded by some as incompatible with marriage. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, high functioning autism, relationships

Can't Eat, Won't Eat

Dietary Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Brenda Legge

A decade ago the author's son first took a dislike to milk, and then to virtually every other substance she attempted to feed him. Her book was written to reassure other parents that there are lots of people out there in the same boat, and to suggest practical methods of dealing with the problem. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, constipation, diet, high functioning autism, parenting, sensory issues

Clayworks in Art Therapy

Plying the Sacred Circle

David Henley

This book explores the history, theory and techniques of claywork in eliciting therapeutic outcomes. Vignettes and case material explain and expand the text, which interweaves an appreciation of clay in art with many practical suggestions for its use in therapy. The author offers a new and holistic approach to claywork. more »

Keywords: art therapy, counselling, psychiatry, psychoanalysis

Group Action

The Dynamics of Groups in Therapeutic, Educational and Corporate Settings

T. Martin Ringer

Martin Ringer, an internationally known consultant and writer on group psychology, here outlines techniques for understanding groups that will be relevant to those who lead teams in any setting. The result is an accessible guide both to leading a group, and to understanding the necessary dynamics that will result in the best team-work. more »

Keyword: group psychotherapy

Students' Mental Health Needs

Problems and Responses

Edited by Nicky Stanley and Jill Manthorpe

Student life is a time of change and adjustment, and their families as well as staff need resources to help them provide support for students experiencing mental health difficulties. This book explores how the needs of students can best be met by student and community mental health services. more »

Keywords: counselling, families, mental health, mental illness, youthwork

A Supported Employment Workbook

Using Individual Profiling and Job Matching

Steve Leach

This workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development and emphasizes the central importance of self-determination - ensuring that the individual makes their own choices to determine their future career. more »

Keywords: disability, employment, social work

Profiles of Play

Assessing and Observing Structure and Process in Play Therapy

Saralea E. Chazan

Written by a leading child psychologist, this clearly written and practical book provides a template for interpreting change and meaning in children's lives through play activity. It shows how each child's pattern of play has a distinct profile of measurable features. These can be identified - and can be used to assess the child's development. more »

Keywords: child psychology, children, occupational therapy, play therapy

Learning, Practice and Assessment

Signposting the Portfolio

Mark Doel, Catherine Sawdon and Diane Morrison

This is a comprehensive guide to integrating assessment, learning and practice, reflecting current concerns in health and social care. The authors - an academic, a training officer and a practitioner - present complementary perspectives to bring theory and practice closer together. more »

Keyword: social work

Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child

Dorita S. Berger

Written in a way that is both informative for the professional and accessible for parents, this book furthers the already strong case for the use of music therapy as a resource to encourage behavioural changes for the better in children with autism spectrum conditions. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, music therapy, occupational therapy, sensory issues, special education

Advocacy and Learning Disability

Edited by Barry Gray and Robin Jackson

This book presents an examination of the historical, legal and philosophical contexts within which advocacy services have developed. It discusses the professional and practical issues and problems confronting those running and using advocacy services, the role of advocacy, and advocacy with families and people with communication difficulties. more »

Keywords: advocacy, intellectual disabilities

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