Constructive Psychotherapy Michael J. Mahoney An invaluable teaching text and clinical resource, this is a book about how to do psychotherapy--how to apply the science of change to the complexities of helping people develop new meanings in their lives.
Creative Relaxation in Groupwork Irene Tubbs, BEd With more than 100 activities, this unique text offers a gold mine of techniques and processes for relaxation.
Encountering the Sacred in Psychotherapy James L. Griffith and Melissa Elliott Griffith The authors integrate ideas from a range of therapeutic perspectives--as well as wisdom gleaned from over 20 years of work in the field--to help therapists listen and respond when spiritual or religious themes are invoked; ask appropriate questions about beliefs, practices, and communities; and work collaboratively to identify personally meaningful resources for change.
Full Circle: Spiritual Therapy for the Elderly Kevin Kirkland and Howard McIlveen This handy guide will assist you in starting your own spiritual therapeutic program for dementia patients. The sophistricated approach to therapy will help you cater to the needs of these clients to trigger emotional responses and enhance overall quality of life.
Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Edited by Raymond F. Paloutzian and Crystal L. Park This comprehensive volume synthesizes the breadth of current knowledge on the psychological processes underlying spirituality, religious behavior, and religious experience.
Healing Mantras Thomas Ashley-Farrand Healing Mantras is the practical, how-to guide that makes the strengths and benefits of mantras available to everyone. Mantras, or simple chants, are short phrases packed with energy and intention--specifically designed to generate powerful sound waves that promote healing, insight, creativity, and spiritual growth.
Leisure Enhancement, 2nd Edition Michael J. Leitner, PhD and Sara F. Leitner, MA This shows how to facilitate maximum leisure well-being by providing a basic understanding of leisure theory, concepts, and philosophy. It illustrates how it can be applied to one's own life to enhance social development and reduce stress.
Mindfulness and Acceptance Edited by Steven C. Hayes, Victoria M. Follette, and Marsha M. Linehan This volume examines the role of mindfulness principles and practices in a range of well-established cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches.
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Edited by Christopher K. Germer, Ronald D. Siegel, and Paul R. Fulton Responding to growing interest among psychotherapists of all theoretical orientations, this practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and its contemporary clinical applications.
Ongoing Journey Awakening Spiritual Life in At-Risk Youth Dr. Robert Coles, Dr. David Elkind, Rev. Charles Shelton, Sr. Veronica Mendez, Dr. Nsenga Warfield-Coppock Within these covers, some of America's best-known educators, psychologists, and clergy members examine spiritual life among youth from many different cultural backgrounds. They share inspiring stories of young people rescued from lives of violence, neglect, and despair.
Pathways Fostering Spiritual Growth Among At-Risk Youth Developed by Boys Town, in part through a grant from the Lilly Endowment Developed by Boys Town, in part through a grant from the Lilly Endowment Reaching troubled or at-risk youth on a spiritual level is gaining ground as an effective approach in youth care. Topics covered include: behavioral and spiritual profiles of at-risk youth; the roles of suffering, attitude, and behavior in spiritual growth; the stages and style of faith.
Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook Martha Davis, PhD, Elzabeth Robbins Eshelman, MSW, & Matther McKay, PhD This workbook is designed to teach you the most popular stress management and relaxation techniques and exercises used today. It will increase your awareness of your personal reaction to stress and build your sense of control and mastery over stressors in your life.
Relaxation Techniques Chrissie Hawkes-Whitehead & Lee Adams A series of relaxation exercises in a photocopy-free format is contained in this bound volume. It is a superb resourcee for anyone who wishes to teach relaxation techniques in groups, or to hand out.
Relaxation Techniques, 3rd Edition Rosemary A. Payne, BSc, MCSP This book brings together in one volume 18 of the most commonly used methods of relaxation. Different techniques drawn from muscular, breathing and psychological approaches.
Spiritual Lives of Bereaved Parents Dennis Klass, Ph.D., Wester University, St. Louis, MO This book describes how parents lose, find, or relocate spiritual anchors after the death of their child. It describes how ordinary people reconstruct their lives after their foundations have shifted, how they reconnect after one of their primary attachments has been lost, and how they make sense of their world after one of their centers of meaning has been removed.
Spiritual Resources in Family Therapy Edited by Froma Walsh Filling a crucial void, this volume explores the influences of faith beliefs and practices on suffering, healing, and health.
The Psychology of Religion Bernard Spilka, Ralph W. Hood, Jr., Bruce Hunsberger, and Richard Gorsuch Now in a fully revised and expanded third edition, this landmark text provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of an increasingly rich and varied field. The authors synthesize classic and contemporary research on religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; the forms and meaning of religious experience; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to biology, morality, coping, and mental health.
Therapist's Notebook for Integrating Spirituality in Counseling Vol I Edited by Karen B. Helmeke, PhD, MDiv and Catherine Ford Sori, PhD This volume helps prepare clinicians to undertake and initiate the integration of spirituality in therapy with clients and provides easy-to-follow examples. The book provides a helpful starting point to address a broad range of topics and problems.
Therapist's Notebook for Integrating Spirituality in Counseling Vol II Edited by Karen B. Helmeke, PhD, MDiv and Catherine Ford Sori, PhD The Therapist’s Notebook for Integrating Spirituality in Counseling II is the second volume of a comprehensive two-volume resource that provides practical interventions from respected experts from a wide range of backgrounds and theoretical perspectives.
Yoga for Stress Relief Swami Shivapremananda Clearly and authoritatively written, with step-by-step illustrated instructions, Yoga for Stress Relief demonstrates the appropriate positions (asanas), breathing exercises, and meditations for relief and prevention of stress.
