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Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD
A 28-Day Breathing Exercise Plan
This is a short, practical and illustrated guide to using a particular set of breathing exercises, the Buteyko Method, which can lessen the effects of breathing difficulties caused by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). They focus on relaxed, nasal, diaphragmatic breathing and are designed to work alongside conventional medical care. more »
September 2013, Paperback: £10.99/ $16.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-164-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, anxiety, bodywork, carers, complementary therapies, counselling, disability, health care, movement, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care
The Hormone Factor in Mental Health
Bridging the Mind-Body Gap
Endocrine imbalances can cause a whole host of physical and mental health problems. With contributions from some of the world's most respected physicians, psychiatrists and psychotherapists, this book provides accurate information on hormone imbalances and disorders, how to recognise the signs in patients, and how to treat them effectively. more »
September 2013, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-929-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 384pp
Keywords: counselling, depression, drugs, health care, infertility, mental health, mental illness, nursing, nutrition, obesity, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, sexuality, trauma
Musical Encounters with Dying
Stories and Lessons
Music therapy can be a profound physical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of life. This book looks at a wide variety of cases, explaining how music therapy can be used effectively. It highlights particular components of working with this group, such as creating a therapeutic relationship, helping patients to reach final goals, working within cultural contexts and dealing with... more »
June 2013, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-936-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: adults, bereavement, community care, complementary therapies, counselling, creative therapies, death, dementia, depression, expressive therapies, grief, health care, mental health, music therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care, spirituality
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing
Biographical Approaches for Inclusive Care and Support
This book explores the lives and perspectives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. As their distinct needs are often overlooked due to lack of understanding, this book demonstrates how life course approaches can offer insights into their support needs as they grow older, from housing and health care to community support. more »
2012, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-257-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adults, carers, counselling, dementia, health care, nursing, older people, palliative care, person-centred, residential care, sexuality, social care, social work
Communicating with Children When a Parent is at the End of Life
An accessible guide to communicating with children when a parent is at the end of life. Covering types of communication, language, sharing appropriate information, barriers to effective communication and developing communication skills, it will help professionals to support children through the challenges of coping with parental terminal illness. more »
2012, Paperback: £21.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-234-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: bereavement, cancer, children, communication, counselling, death, education, families, grief, health care, nursing, palliative care, parenting, pastoral care, social work, teenagers, youthwork
Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality
A Guide for Older People, Carers and Families
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-290-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: bereavement, carers, counselling, death, dementia, grief, health care, mental health, nursing, older people, palliative care, pastoral care, social care, spirituality
Responding to Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents
A Professional's Guide to Identification, Intervention and Support
This is a practical guide for professionals on understanding and responding to self-harm in children and adolescents. It includes information about what self-harm is and who is likely to self-harm, and provides practical advice on how to identify self-harm, how to respond and intervene, and how to support the child or young person. more »
2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $27.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-172-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: adolescence, child psychology, counselling, early intervention, health care, mental health, nursing, risk assessment, safeguarding children, self harm, social work, suicide, teenagers
Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation
A practical guide for prospective parents covering the key decisions, stages and ethical questions relating to donor conception more »
2012, Hardback: £16.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-907-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 384pp
Keywords: assisted conception, counselling, families, health care, infertility, nursing, parenting, social work
Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences
A Handbook for Clinicians
This accessible guide to near-death experience (NDE) provides an overview of the nature of the phenomenon and the theory and evidence underlying it. With contributions from eminent experts, it provides any professional who may come into contact with someone who has experienced an NDE with the knowledge they need to understand and help. more »
2011, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-149-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: counselling, death, health care, mental health, nursing, palliative care, paranormal psychology, practical theology, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, spirituality
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions
Amplifying Insight
This book explores what is meant by transformative supervision and how it can be undertaken. It examines the key factors that contribute to the transformative function, such as the role of observation and questioning, the importance of working with emotions, and exploring intuition. more »
2011, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-254-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp
Keywords: careers, communication, counselling, emotions, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, pastoral care, probation, psychotherapy, relationships, social care, social work, supervision
Spiritism and Mental Health
This pioneering text is the first comprehensive account of the philosophy, practical applications and wider relevance of Spiritist therapies to be published in English. Providing important new insights into this rich tradition, this text will be of interest to mental health professionals and alternative and complementary health practitioners. more »
2011, Hardback: £69.99/ $105.00ISBN: 978-1-84819-059-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 352pp 2013, Paperback: £22.95/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-135-8, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 352pp
Keywords: alternative therapies, complementary therapies, counselling, depression, emotions, health care, integrative medicine, mental health, nursing, pastoral care, psychotherapy, spirituality
Anni's Cancer Companion
An A-Z of Treatments, Therapies and Healing
When Anni Matthews was diagnosed with cancer, she decided to produce a book that is a friendly companion for those who must face the disease. Of huge practical help to anyone diagnosed with cancer, this book is a one-stop guide to making sense and use of the orthodox treatments, complementary therapies, and holistic options available. more »
2011, Paperback: £10.99/ $16.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-067-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 320pp
Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, cancer, complementary therapies, counselling, creative therapies, depression, diet, drugs, functional medicine, health care, integrative medicine, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, palliative care, psychology, traditional Chinese medicine
Inspiring Creative Supervision
This book proposes using many different techniques and materials, as well as the rich experience of the imagination and the senses, and encourages the reader to go beyond the formal demands of their role, and feel inspired by creativity, spontaneity and experiential work. The authors draw together theory, research and practical exercises. more »
2011, Paperback: £17.99/ $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-079-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: careers, communication, counselling, creativity, emotions, employment, health care, joint working, nursing, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, relationships, social care, social skills, social work, speech and language therapy, supervision
Solution Focused Therapy for the Helping Professions
This accessible guide to Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), an effective therapeutic approach which focuses on strengths and achievements, provides a practical introduction to what SFBT is and how to use it with clients. Barry Winbolt leads the reader through the principles, techniques and steps involved in the approach. more »
2010, Paperback: £18.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-970-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: carers, communication, counselling, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, psychotherapy, social care, social work
Working with Suicidal Individuals
A Guide to Providing Understanding, Assessment and Support
Working with Suicidal Individuals provides a comprehensive guide to understanding suicide, the assessment of risk, and the treatment and management of suicidal individuals. It covers the theory behind suicidal behaviour, using Transactional Analysis to explore the personality types of suicidal individuals and to understand their motivations. more »
2010, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-115-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: counselling, depression, health care, mental illness, nursing, psychology, psychosis, psychotherapy, risk assessment, self harm, suicide
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