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Summary: "This book presents the groundbreaking scientific work of psychologist Barbara Fredrickson. It traces the arc of her career across five successive scientific breakthroughs. Fredrickson is widely credited with providing some of the strongest empirical evidence that positive emotions-as subtle and fleeting as they are-drive human resilience, build enduring personal resources, and create the passion-fuelled habits that define healthy lifestyles. Her work also demonstrates why certain moments of positive emotional uplift matter more than others, illuminating the very foundations of meaning, transcendence, and love. Each of the book's five sections opens with Fredrickson's stories, both personal and scientific, that paved the way to each successive breakthrough. Her stories feature her mentors, her community of scientific peers, her students, her serendipitous discoveries, as well as her motivations for sharing her discoveries outside of academia for lifelong learners seeking evidence-based paths to happiness and well-being. Reflecting on a career that has thus far spanned four decades, Fredrickson also shares lessons learned along the way regarding scientific methods and career development and candidly conveys for early-career scholars what she'd do differently if she were starting out today. Each section culminates by reprinting three key articles that Fredrickson curated to best illustrate the scope of her and her teams' contributions. Taken together, these fifteen key scientific contributions solidify positive emotions as the tiny engines that drive human flourishing"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Habits for us more than we form them. The modern world is a machine of a thousand invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy, and depressed people. We yearn for the freedom and peace of the gospel, but remain addicted to our technology, shackled by our screens, and exhausted by our routines. What can we do about it? The answer to our contemporary chaos is to practice a rule of life that aligns our habits to our beliefs. The common rule offers four daily and four weekly habits designed to transform frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbor. Justin Earley provides concrete, doable practices, such as a daily hour of phoneless presence or a weekly conversation with a friend. These habits are 'common' not only because they are ordinary, but also because they can be practiced in community. They have been lived out by people across all walks of life who have discovered new hope and purpose. As you embark on these life-giving practices, you will find freedom and rest for your soul." -- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Exploring the Strengths and Challenges of the Protestant Tradition. What does it mean to be Protestant? How can its strengths shape faith in the modern world, and how should its challenges be addressed? With clarity, warmth, and theological depth, Beth Felker Jones explores these questions in Why I Am Protestant. This book offers a positive, theologically grounded reflection on both the beauty and complexity of the Protestant tradition, inviting readers into a deeper understanding of the Protestant faith and its place within the broader Christian community. In Why I Am Protestant, Jones demonstrates that Protestant ecclesiology is needed by the church, addresses critiques of Protestantism head-on, provides theologically grounded reflections on finding joy and spiritual nourishment in her tradition, highlights why Protestant theology is well-suited to addressing modern faith challenges, and celebrates the Protestant tradition in both its beauty and its imperfections. Why I Am Protestant is a must-read for pastors, theology scholars, and anyone seeking to better understand what it means to be part of the Protestant tradition and to engage with those of other Christian traditions"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Psychopathology and Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition, targets the most common diagnostic conditions seen in everyday counseling and psychotherapy practice and integrates DSM-5-TR criteria with the Adlerian view of psychopathology and psychotherapy. It highlights cases that Adler himself treated or consulted on. This reader-friendly guide provides essential, clinically valuable information for understanding and treating individuals living with each disorder. Engaging case examples include DSM diagnoses, Adlerian case conceptualizations, treatment interventions, therapeutic challenges, and clinical outcomes. This blending of psychopathology and effective psychotherapy is exactly what trainees and practicing clinicians need to effect therapeutic change in clients. Written by practicing clinicians with expertise in specific disorders, this book will be an invaluable resource to both novice and experienced clinicians, as well as students"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) co-occur quite often. Nearly half of all patients meeting diagnostic criteria for BPD have a concurrent AUD, and more than half will have AUD sometime in their life. Yet no integrated treatments for this common set of conditions have been adequately tested or disseminated. While still among the most stigmatized disorders in psychiatry and medicine at large, BPD's prognosis has been radically transformed; despite the longstanding belief that it was not treatable, we now know that it is highly likely to remit over time and is responsive to numerous evidence-based psychotherapies. Alcohol use combines with the vulnerabilities of BPD bidirectionally to compound disabling symptoms, increase risk for death by suicide, and render treatment more challenging. But, like BPD, AUD is treatable. These facts about BPD and AUD make obvious the need for combined intervention. Good Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder provides education and a general approach to clinical management. Good psychiatric management's (GPM's) multimodal approach naturally incorporates medication, individual therapies, clinical case management, family work, and mutual help groups. BPD and AUD share core features of diminished neurocognitive and emotional processing capacity and insufficient agency, self-esteem, and coherent sense of self, and they are both associated with diminished social networks. Multimodal treatment broadens social networks (multiple clinical professionals providing care alongside loved ones) to reduce risk factors for relapse, increase support, and enhance recovery from both disorders. Treatment emphasizes the development of different coping responses and more effective prosocial behaviors that are more likely to generate the interpersonal responses needed to build health in sense of self and relationships. GPM uses motivational interviewing that focuses on drinking behaviors as well as self-destructive behaviors related to BPD. This generalist intervention is meant to be "good enough," in the spirit of pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott discussing normal developmental transformations. GPM encourages clinicians to gradually foster tolerable challenges for patients in their lives outside of treatment so that they can develop a sense of capability to manage those challenges on their own"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: Transform your postpartum experience into a journey of discovery and healing - without feeling overwhelmed or alone. Are you struggling to adjust to the ups and downs of motherhood? Does balancing the responsibilities of newborn care with your mental health feel impossible? Do you wish there was a roadmap to take you from stressed and anxious to empowered and serene? If so, you're not alone. Countless new mothers grapple with these same challenges every day, and your feelings are valid. But what if you could shift those intimidating hurdles into empowering milestones with the right guidance? Welcome to "The Complete Postpartum Handbook," where empathy meets practicality, providing you with insights and tools to master the fourth trimester with confidence. Here's just a glimpse of what you'll find inside this transformative guide: The essential steps to reclaim calm in the postpartum chaos and embrace a peaceful mindset. Strategies to overcome postpartum depression and anxiety for a healthier mental state. Why trying to "do it all" is damaging your progress, and what to do instead to ease your burdens. The critical insights and exercises for pelvic health recovery and strengthening. Many empowering communication techniques to deepen your partner relationship amidst the challenges. How to manage new mom guilt and prioritize self-care without feeling selfish. Holistic recovery plans to restore physical and emotional well-being. Insights on how to establish a supportive network and utilize community resources. Effective coping strategies when feeling isolated or overwhelmed. Guidance on balancing motherhood with personal hobbies, keeping your identity intact. How to address body image and self-esteem issues for lasting empowerment. Inspirational personal stories that resonate and validate your experiences. Practical tips for managing sleep regression and cluster feeding with minimal stress. The secret techniques for practicing self-compassion and acceptance during your journey. ...and much, much more. If you're worried about whether this book will resonate or fit into your busy life, rest assured - it's designed specifically for time-constrained and overwhelmed moms like you. With concise chapters and actionable advice, this handbook is your go-to resource, ready whenever you have a moment to spare. Even if previous reads haven't made a difference, this holistic, evidence-based approach ensures you'll have practical tools and profound insights at your fingertips.

Summary: This paper presents research carried out at the Women's Health Integrated Coordination Centre in the municipality of Carmo, Rio de Janeiro. This programme is offered to puerperal women and shows why cases of post-natal depression have low reliability or are not always correctly treated. The paper also shows the results of a survey of women who have already experienced post-natal depression, their feelings, fears, anxieties and what they think about a programme of occupational therapeutic care from prenatal onwards. The structured results were obtained by applying a self-structured instrument adapted from the Edinburgh Depression Scale (EPDS) to women who had already been diagnosed with post-natal depression, in a universe of 120 women treated at the Women's Health Integrated Coordination Centre. Occupational therapy provides important resources for pregnant women who want to prevent post-natal depression, as well as for puerperal women who already have depression.

When it comes to running a business, the most important decisions a leader makes are not about products or locations--they're about people. For the past 33 years, Dee Ann Turner has been recruiting, training, and retaining some of the best employees in the restaurant business. Now she's ready to share her secrets on how to build, sustain, and grow an organizational culture that attracts world-class talent and consistently delights customers, no matter what your industry.

Summary: "Lots of couples are comfortable, but are they close? How many people binge-watch TV alone at night, instead of cuddling on the couch? Psychologist James Cordova knows that in a world filled with distractions and busy schedules, many couples struggle to find genuine closeness and understanding. In this empathic guide, he reveals how the transformative power of mindfulness can help couples build stronger, more intimate relationships. Through guided exercises, journaling prompts, and heartfelt stories, readers learn how to be truly present with their partners, communicate more openly, and connect on a deeper level--both physically and emotionally"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "While motivational interviewing (MI) was developed as a counseling approach for individuals, it also has tremendous utility for helping families change and grow. This book offers the first comprehensive guide to adapting MI skills to engage families--including reluctant members--in therapy and mobilize family-level change processes. Extensive annotated sample dialogues show how MI can be integrated with any therapy approach for families struggling with mental health problems, addictions, relationship challenges, difficult life transitions, or other concerns. Special features include boxed sidebars, reflection questions, and practice exercises. The Appendix and companion website provide links to additional helpful resources for using MI with families. Key Words/Subject Areas: family therapy, systemic, counseling approaches, psychotherapy, parents, children, adolescents, couples, handbooks, primers, treating, doing MI with, reluctant family members, clients, motivating, engaging, addictions, substance abuse, family-based, social workers, counselors, psychotherapists, communication skills, ambivalent Audience: Clinical psychologists, social workers, couple and family therapists, mental health and pastoral counselors, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurses; graduate students and instructors"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Description: "Be nice to your sister!" "Stop picking on your brother!" "That's a time-out for both of you." When nothing works to stop the incessant battles, what can exhausted parents do? Sibling expert and family therapist Jonathan Caspi offers research-based insights and highly practical advice in this supportive, compassionate guide. Clear principles, dos and don'ts, and loads of stories give readers a fresh understanding of why siblings fight and what to do about it. The book shines a spotlight on family dynamics. Dr. Caspi explains how to quell sibling struggles without taking sides, ways to make kids feel valued without comparing them, when to intervene (and when to step back), how to handle parenting-related couple conflicts, and ways to teach kids the crucial relationship skills they need. -- Keywords: parenting guides, psychology, self-help, rivalry, brothers, sisters, relationships, children, teens, child development, family life, behavior management techniques, problems, constantly, aggression, aggressive, jealousy, discipline, how to help, getting along, out-of-control, stress"-- Provided by publisher.

Discover the profound impact of integrating faith and psychology with The Integrative Mindset. Guided by the wisdom of veteran integrative clinicians Brad Strawn and Earl Bland, readers will learn how to cultivate an integrative mindset that harmonizes personal experiences and innate talents with therapeutic practice. Using their combined 60+ years of experience, Strawn and Bland present a compelling emergent model that celebrates the unique and dynamic complexity of each therapist-client relationship. Through the exploration of five key domains—hermeneutics, tradition, ethics, development, and resiliency—The Integrative Mindset offers a rich tapestry of case studies and reflective questions designed to spark introspection and dialogue.By weaving together the threads of faith and psychology, The Integrative Mindset challenges mental health practitioners to rethink conventional approaches and embrace a more holistic, nuanced practice.

Summary: "There is a commonly accepted story about the rise of the Religious Right in the United States. It goes like this: with righteous fury, American evangelicals entered the political arena as a unified front to fight the legality of abortion after the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The problem is this story simply isn't true. Largely ambivalent about abortion until the late 1970s, evangelical leaders were first mobilized not by Roe v. Wade but by Green v. Connally, a lesser-known court decision in 1971 that threatened the tax-exempt status of racially discriminatory institutions-of which there were several in the world of Christian education at the time. When the most notorious of these schools, Bob Jones University, had its tax-exempt status revoked in 1976, evangelicalism was galvanized as a political force and brought into the fold of the Republican Party. Only later, when a more palatable issue was needed to cover for what was becoming an increasingly unpopular position following the civil rights era, was the moral crusade against abortion made the central issue of the movement now known as the Religious Right. In this greatly expanded argument from his 2014 Politico article "The Real Origins of the Religious Right," Randall Balmer guides the reader along the convoluted historical trajectory that began with American evangelicalism as a progressive force opposed to slavery, then later an isolated apolitical movement in the mid-twentieth century, all the way through the 2016 election in which 81 percent of white evangelicals coalesced around Donald Trump for president. The pivotal point, Balmer shows, was the period in the late 1970s when American evangelicals turned against Jimmy Carter-despite his being one of their own, a professed "born-again" Christian-in favor of the Republican Party, which found it could win their loyalty through the espousal of a single issue. With the implications of this alliance still unfolding, Balmer's account uncovers the roots of evangelical watchwords like "religious freedom" and "family values" while getting to the truth of how this movement began-explaining, in part, what it has become." --provided by publisher.

Summary: "The author analyzes presentations of mothers and motherhood in the New Testament, and explains how such analysis illuminates important social and theological themes in the Bible"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Encounter Jesus Prayerfully with Mary of Bethany. You are in the presence of Jesus. Right now. And he loves you like he loved Mary, her sister Martha, and her brother Lazarus. Like them, we can open our home to him. Like them, we can be befriended by him. This short book is both a guide to prayerful reading of Scripture and an invitation to join one of Jesus' closest friends as she sits at Jesus' feet in faith, falls at Jesus' feet in hope, and anoints Jesus' feet in love. The exercises in At Jesus' Feet will help you look afresh at the Lord, draw near to him, and encounter him personally. He is inviting you to "choose the better part.""-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The canonical gospels are ancient biographies, narratives of Jesus's life. The authors of these gospels were intentional in how they handled historical information and sources. Building on recent work in the study of ancient biographies, Craig Keener argues that the writers of the canonical gospels followed the literary practices of other biographers in their day. In Christobiography he explores the character of ancient biography and urges students and scholars to appreciate the gospel writers' method and degree of accuracy in recounting the ministry of Jesus. Keener's Christobiography has far-reaching implications for the study of the canonical gospels and historical-Jesus research. He concludes that the four canonical Gospels are historically reliable ancient biographies."--Dust jacket.

Summary: "The author examines the Book of Revelation's theological, ethical, and political significance for contemporary readers"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "In this second edition of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness, the videos have been augmented for comprehensive use, and troubleshooting guides for common clinical problems are a new feature. The book covers key advances include growth in the use of CBT-focused methods for reducing suicide risk, successful treatment of trauma-influenced psychosis, implementation of compassion-focused CBT for paranoia and critical hallucinations, and development of meta-cognitive methods such as worry interventions for resistant symptoms of psychosis. From a technological perspective, computer-assisted CBT and mobile apps for depression and anxiety and the beginnings of development of apps and other technologies for psychosis and bipolar disorder are likely to gain more importance and utility. The book's focus is on individual CBT for schizophrenia and related psychoses, bipolar disorder, and severe or treatment-resistant depression. We provide a rationale for using CBT along with medication in a comprehensive treatment plan, explain the cognitive-behavioral-biological-sociocultural model, and give an overview of some of the most important treatment methods. After describing and illustrating ways to develop effective therapeutic relationships, we present critically important CBT methods for assessing and mitigating the potential for self-harm. The remainder of the book is devoted to specific problems that are frequently encountered in therapeutic work with severe mental disorders. The last chapters are devoted to two of the most important targets of CBT for severe mental disorders: promoting adherence and maintaining treatment gains. Worksheets, checklists, and rating scales are supplied in Appendix 1 and additional CBT resources in Appendix 2. By the end of treatment, we hope that our patients are armed with knowledge and skills to follow medication regimens, continue to use CBT strategies in daily life, grow further in their ability to manage symptoms, and experience well-being"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "While we have learned a great deal about mindfulness in the past 30 years, unquestionably the field of mindfulness science is still maturing, and in the chapters herein the authors have taken pains to point out how the current research is limited in its methods and conclusions, and have pointed to specific ways in which future research studies can overcome these limitations. That said, the work represented in this Handbook is among the best conducted to date, measured in terms of scientific creativity, sophistication, and insight. Our hope is that this volume offers readers both a panoramic view of the current science of mindfulness and a compass to help guide its ongoing evolution"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Rich with case material, the second edition of this respected text has been thoroughly revised with many new contributing authors and 85% new material. The Handbook comprehensively explores music therapy theory, research, and practice. Chapters cover foundational concepts and therapeutic processes, major approaches to practice, and clinical applications with people of all ages. The second edition has a heightened focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and cultural humility. Expert contributors describe state-of-the-art practices for using music to foster clients' well-being and recovery in a broad range of mental health, medical, and community settings"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "What sets this workbook apart from most other counselling books for practitioners is its dual focus on practical skill-building and personal growth. It provides a structured yet flexible framework that guides practitioners through the intricacies of MI techniques while also encouraging a reflective practice that fosters personal insight and professional resilience. Experiencing Motivational Interviewing from the Inside Out invites practitioners to engage in self-practice exercises that mirror real-life helping scenarios, allowing them to experience firsthand the challenges and triumphs their clients face. The combination of these elements ensures that practitioners not only learn the mechanics of MI but also internalize its spirit, making them more effective and compassionate practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The Cambridge Handbook of Irony and Thought offers the first comprehensive collection of chapters in multidisciplinary irony scholarship. These chapters explore the significance of irony, both verbal and situational, in language, thought, human action, and artistic expression. They cover five main themes: the scope of irony in human experience; irony's impact (both personal and in social life); irony in linguistic communication; irony and affect, and irony in expressive contexts. Contributions come from a wide range of academic disciplines, including psychology, linguistics, philosophy, literature, computer science, film and media studies, and music, making this a truly cross-disciplinary collection of benefit to a wide range of students and researchers." -- Publisher's description.

Summary: "A Comprehensive Overview of Christianity and Islam. Together, the adherents of Christianity and Islam make up over half of the world's population, and their numbers are expected to keep growing. The influence of these two faiths-and their relations with each other-is seen in politics, economics, and social interactions. Religious identity and aspirations remain powerful and appealing to people around the world. Understanding global realities today requires understanding the histories and dynamics of the world's largest religions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Christianity and Islam, covering three interrelated areas: historical developments and encounters, the influence of religion on politics, and religious beliefs and worldviews. Wafik W. Wahba highlights key points of similarity and difference and particular factors that contributed to divergence between the Western world and the Muslim world. Exploring the various narratives that have shaped both Christianity and Islam, he argues, is crucial to understanding current trends in Christian-Muslim interactions and their impact on future relations between the two communities globally. Drawing from decades of experience teaching around the world, Wahba clarifies core beliefs that influence the actions of Muslims and Christians and their attitudes toward the other faith. This book demonstrates how learning from the past should help us avoid repeating mistakes in interactions between religious communities." -- Publisher, page 4 of cover.

Summary: In this book, two veteran integrative clinicians invite readers to learn from their experience and consider why integration matters in the everyday nuances of therapy. Brad Strawn and Earl Bland model integrative thinking and help readers find their own ways to be integrative practitioners, making the most of their own experiences and talents. -- back cover.

Summary: "This readable, well-organized survey explores the fascinating intersection of breath and Spirit in the Old Testament"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: In a convenient large-size format with permission to photocopy, this book provides all the handouts and assignments for six brand-new DBT skills modules focused on what comes next in recovery for people who have stabilized in DBT. These essential skills modules fill the gap for the client who is stable yet not living a fulfilling life. The DBT Next Steps skills modules include Perfectionism versus Reinforcement, Establishing and Re-Evaluating Relationships, Time Management, Managing Emotions Effectively, Succeeding after DBT, and Applications of Mindfulness. Developed by preeminent experts, DBT Next Steps guides clients to take concrete steps for success in work or school, relationships, and self-sufficiency. Note: The ebook edition of this title contains fillable versions of the 65 reproducible tools. --provided by publisher.

Summary: In a convenient large-size format with permission to photocopy, this book provides all the handouts and assignments for six brand-new DBT skills modules focused on what comes next in recovery for people who have stabilized in DBT. These essential skills modules fill the gap for the client who is stable yet not living a fulfilling life. The DBT Next Steps skills modules include Perfectionism versus Reinforcement, Establishing and Re-Evaluating Relationships, Time Management, Managing Emotions Effectively, Succeeding after DBT, and Applications of Mindfulness. Developed by preeminent experts, DBT Next Steps guides clients to take concrete steps for success in work or school, relationships, and self-sufficiency. Note: The ebook edition of this title contains fillable versions of the 65 reproducible tools. --provided by publisher.

Summary: "In this accessible guide, psychologist Terri Watson provides an expert's perspective on how to get the most out of your counseling experience. For any Christian considering or receiving clinical mental health care, as well as mental health professionals and those who make referrals, this guide to therapy is an encouraging, helpful companion"-- Provided by publisher.

This forward-thinking book explores the impact of psychological trauma on the brain's sensory pathways and demonstrates the crucial role sensory-based interventions can play in recovery. Ruth A. Lanius and associates interweave neurobiological research with evocative case examples and narratives from survivors. The book shines a spotlight on the brain–body disconnect that is part of the lived experience of trauma, and traces what happens in all eight sensory systems when an individual is under threat. Featuring'Bridging to Practice'sections in each chapter, the book reveals how working with sensory pathways can engage the whole brain, promote neuroplasticity, and optimize the effectiveness of standard psychotherapies. Illustrations include eight pages in full color.

Summary: "Description: What are the warning signs of depression in teens? When do social media and gaming habits cross the line into putting kids at risk? How can parents keep teens healthy and safe--without sledgehammering all their devices? This realistic, reassuring guide from adolescent psychiatrist and parent Meredith E. Gansner gives parents the latest information about depression in teens, with a special focus on digital media use. Filled with vivid stories, the book illuminates the warning signs of teen mental health problems and self-harm; what parents can do to help, including downloadable practical tools; and how to find effective diagnosis and treatment. Exploring myths and facts about internet addiction, dangerous viral trends, and cyberbullying, Dr. Gansner provides actionable steps for curbing them. Every chapter also identifies positive technology resources for both kids and parents, from supportive online communities to health-promoting sites and apps. -- Keywords: my teen is addicted to screens, out-of-control, adolescents, mental health, screentime, internet, addictions, depressed, anxiety, parenting guides, digital media, devices, TikTok, sexting, cyberbullying, self-harming behavior, suicidality, suicide risks, children, tweens, compulsive, gaming, video games, SSRIs, DBT, medications, iPhones, anxious generation"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Lots of couples are comfortable, but are they close? How many people binge-watch TV alone at night, instead of cuddling on the couch? Psychologist James Cordova knows that in a world filled with distractions and busy schedules, many couples struggle to find genuine closeness and understanding. In this empathic guide, he reveals how the transformative power of mindfulness can help couples build stronger, more intimate relationships. Through guided exercises, journaling prompts, and heartfelt stories, readers learn how to be truly present with their partners, communicate more openly, and connect on a deeper level--both physically and emotionally"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This book contains excerpts of life stories from 118 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and major depressive disorder. This library of personal narratives, heavily reproduced and quoted throughout the text, presents a composite image of the ways in which narrative identity can be affected by mental illness while also being a resource for personal recovery. Those researching, studying or practicing in mental health professions will find a wealth of humanizing first-person perspectives on mental illness that foster perspective-taking and aid patient-centered treatment and study. Researchers of narrative psychology will find a unique set of life stories synthesized with existing literature on identity and recovery. Moving towards intervention, the authors include a 'guide for narrative repair' with the aim of healing narrative identity damage and fostering growth of adaptive narrative identity"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: This volume traces the life journeys of a cohort of influential and transformative women in psychology, now in or nearing retirement, who have changed the discipline and the broader world of academia in significant ways. The 26 reflective essays record how these scholars thrived in an academic landscape that was often, at best, unwelcoming, and, at worst, hostile, toward them. They explicitly and implicitly acknowledge that their paths were inextricably linked with the evolution of women's roles in society; they highlight and celebrate their achievements as much as they acknowledge and recognize the obstacles, barriers, and hurdles they overcame. They tell their stories with candor and humor, resulting in a compilation of inspiring essays. The end result of these individual narratives is a volume that provides a unique resource for current and future academics to help them navigate through the crossroads, curves, and challenges of their own careers in academia.-- Provided by publisher

Summary: "Yahweh is the proper name of the biblical God. His early character is central to understanding the foundations of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic monotheism. As a deity, the name appears only in connection with the peoples of the Hebrew Bible, but long before Israel, the name is found in an Egyptian list as one group in the land of tent-dwellers, the Shasu. This is the starting-point for Daniel Fleming's sharply new approach to the God Yahweh. In his analysis, the Bible's "people of Yahweh" serve as a clue to how one of the Bronze Age herding peoples of the inland Levant gave its name to a deity, initially outside of any relationship to Israel. For 150 years, the dominant paradigm for Yahweh's origin has envisioned borrowing from peoples of the desert south of Israel. Fleming argues in contrast that Yahweh was not taken from outsiders. Rather, this divine name is evidence for the diverse background of Israel itself"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "With a third of South Koreans now identifying themselves as Christian, Christian churches play an increasingly prominent role in the social and political events of the Korean peninsula. Sebastian Kim and Kirsteen Kim's comprehensive and timely history of different Christian denominations in Korea includes surveys of the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions as well as new church movements. They examine the Korean Christian diaspora and missionary movements from South Korea and also give cutting-edge insights into North Korea. This book, the first recent one-volume history and analysis of Korean Christianity in English, highlights the challenges faced by the Christian churches in view of Korea's distinctive and multireligious cultural heritage, South Korea's rapid rise in global economic power and the precarious state of North Korea, which threatens global peace. This History will be an important resource for all students of world Christianity, Korean studies and mission studies"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The Divine Attributes explores the traditional theistic concept of God as the most perfect being possible, discussing the main divine attributes which flow from this understanding--personhood, transcendence, immanence, omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence, perfect goodness, unity, simplicity and necessity. It argues that the atemporalist's conception of God is to be preferred over the temporalist's on the grounds of Perfect Being Theology, but that, if it were to be the case that the temporal God existed, rather than the atemporal God, he'd stil be 'perfect enough' to count as the God of Theism." --page 4 of cover.

The house is haunted: Mihee Kim-Tory and K.J. Ramsey on defining spiritual trauma -- Shards of glass: J.S. Park on fear-based spiritual trauma -- Pulling back the curtain: Preston Hill on the systems and processes of spiritual trauma -- All in the family: Alison Cook and William Matthews on learning to see patterns that perpetuate spiritual abuse -- How we feel: Laura Anderson on power, control, and the Savior complex -- Seeing and believing: Alison Cook and J.S. Park on healing -- Mending and meaning: Roberto Che Espinoza on communal healing and belonging -- Unsettling ourselves: Mark Charles on the legacy and healing of spiritual trauma -- Conclusion: grief is a form of hope.

Summary: "This book serves as an introduction to Catholic spirituality by examining the mystery of Jesus Christ- His Crucifixion, and His Resurrection- as the center of our spiritual life. The central argument of the book is that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus present us with the form or essence of the Christian spiritual life and orient us toward union with the Trinity as the final end or aim of human existence. The means of union with God through sacraments, the interior life of the theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity), and the virtue of religion are considered as vehicles by which we rejoin God in Christ"-- Provided by publisher.

This comprehensive volume explores the interface between sport and religion, or more broadly, sport and spirituality. While most of the contributions come from Western and Christian traditions, the volume raises broader questions about the kinds of impact that spirituality can and should have on sport, and equally, that sport can and should have on spirituality. The authors put forth an anti-dualistic message, one that argues against any vision of sport and religion existing in separate domains. Mind interpenetrates body, faith and love interpenetrate competition, spirituality and the Divine can interpenetrate secular games. This positive book has powerful implications for reforming contemporary sport, particularly crass, extrinsically-driven, win-at-all-cost versions of competition. It is a book about the incarnation, the paradoxical existence of the spirit in the flesh, love in competition, the myth-making power and meaning of games to engage the world, transcendent hope found in kicking a ball around, and how sport as a liturgy can mediate divine presence.

Summary: A guide for loving couples who are looking to renew sexual passion in their lives explains how societal taboos and ideals about domestic equality have compromised the healthy expression of eroticism in today's relationships.

Summary: An affair. It can rob a couple of their relationship, their happiness, their very identity. Why do people cheat, even those in happy marriages? Why does an affair hurt so much? When we say infidelity, what exactly do we mean? Do our romantic expectations of marriage set us up for betrayal? Is there such a thing as an affair-proof marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Can an affair ever help a marriage? For the past ten years, couples' therapist Esther Perel has traveled the globe and worked with hundreds of clients who have grappled with infidelity. Betrayal hurts, she writes, but it can be healed. An affair can even be the doorway to a new marriage -- with the same person. With the right approach, couples can grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences, together or apart. Affairs, she argues, have a lot to teach us about modern relationships: what we expect, what we think we want, and what we feel entitled to. They offer a unique window into our personal and cultural attitudes about love, lust, and commitment. Through examining illicit love from multiple angles, Perel invites readers into an honest, enlightened, and entertaining exploration of modern marriage in its many variations.

Summary: "The current scientifically informed view of suicide is that, while complex, suicide is a health-related outcome. Driven by a convergence of health factors along with other psychosocial and environmental factors, suicide risk is multi-factorial. Like most health outcomes, a set of genetic, environmental, and psychological/behavioral factors are relevant. It's critically important that health professionals develop a current understanding of suicide as older views have permeated and clouded societal understanding leading to assumptions and judgment that have silenced generations of people suffering suicidal struggles or loss of a loved one to suicide"-- Provided by publisher

Summary: "Hate speech comprises any form of hateful or contemptuous expression that attacks, degrades, or vilifies people based on their social identities. This Element focuses on hate speech targeting social identities that are devalued by a society's dominant groups, and that is likely to evoke, promote, or legitimize harms such violence, discrimination, and oppression. After detailing the ways in which hate speech is expressed (e.g., through derogatory labels, metaphors, offensive imagery), the production of hate speech is explored at the individual level (e.g., prejudiced attitudes), group level (e.g., realistic intergroup threat), and societal level (e.g., hierarchy maintenance; free speech protections). A discussion of the effects of blatant and anonymous hate speech on targets (e.g., anxiety and depression) and nontargets (e.g., stereotype activation; desensitization; fomenting violence) follows. Finally, the effectiveness of mitigation efforts is explored, including use of computer-based technologies, speech codes, confrontation, and counterspeech." -- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The concept of implicit bias - the idea that the unconscious mind might hold and use negative evaluations of social groups that cannot be documented via explicit measures of prejudice - is a hot topic in the social and behavioral sciences. It has also become a part of popular culture, while interventions to reduce implicit bias have been introduced in police forces, educational settings, and workplaces. Yet researchers still have much to understand about this phenomenon. Bringing together a diverse range of scholars to represent a broad spectrum of views, this handbook documents the current state of knowledge and proposes directions for future research in the field of implicit bias measurement"-- Provided by the publisher.

Summary: "How people develop and deploy the many skills needed to cope with stress is a topic of enduring interest to science, practice, and general audiences. Stress and coping cut across multiple areas of enquiry, making this Handbook relevant for psychologists, sociologists, neuroscientists, public health experts, educators, and practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice aims to answer the questions: why is prejudice so persistent? How does it affect people exposed to it? And what can we do about it? Providing a comprehensive examination of prejudice from its evolutionary beginnings and environmental influences through to its manifestations and consequences, this handbook is an essential resource for scholars and students who are passionate about understanding prejudice, social change, collective action, and prejudice reduction. Featuring cutting-edge research from top scholars in the field, the chapters provide an overview of psychological models of prejudice; investigate prejudice in specific domains such as race, religion, gender, and appearance; and develop explicit, evidence-based strategies for disrupting the processes that produce and maintain prejudice. This handbook challenges researchers and readers to move beyond their comfort zone, and sets the agenda for future avenues of research, policy, and intervention. Brings together chapters on prejudice from often disparate theoretical perspectives ; Features cutting-edge research on racial, sexual, and appearance-based prejudice, and demonstrates that while prejudice is pervasive, the way that it manifests (and why it persists) can differ depending on the target ; Concludes with a real-world example of anti-racist activism, with Jane Elliott describing the genesis of her 'Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes' anti-discrimination intervention in the wake of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.--Back cover.

Summary: Comparative psychology is the scientific study of animal cognition and behavior from an evolutionary perspective. This two-volume handbook presents the different aspects of comparative psychology -- behavior, cognition, learning, and neurophysiology -- in a balanced and exhaustive manner. There are 80 chapters across the set, divided into nine parts. History and Methods constitute the first two parts of the handbook. Key events and basic questions (and controversies) that have shaped the field as well as the methods used to make those questions empirically tractable are presented here. The next three parts -- Adaptation/Evolution, Genes/Hormones, and Neural Substrate -- present the conceptual foundations for understanding the genesis of behavior and cognition both from a phylogenetic and ontogenetic perspective. Finally, the next four parts (Behavior, Perception/Attention, Learning/Motivation, and Cognition/Emotion) are devoted to the core of comparative psychology today. -- Provided by publisher.

Summary: Many of the greatest minds in psychology have tried to unravel the mysteries, power, appeal, and consequences of religion. The task of understanding human behaviour will never be complete without the use of science and logic to examine the psychology of religion and spirituality. This undergraduate textbook provides an engaging and accessible tour of the field, drawing on historical, theoretical, and cutting-edge sources. It explores the origins and meaning of various forms of religious belief around the globe, with enhanced coverage of non-Christian religions, non-believers, and diverse populations. By focusing on the personal, medical, moral, social, and political consequences of religion, it explores how these findings can be applied in real-world scenarios. Students are supported by clear learning objectives, defined key concepts, varied end-of-chapter questions, further reading suggestions, and visual content, making this an invaluable resource for undergraduates in the psychology of religion and spirituality.

Summary: "The first of three volumes, the five parts of this book cover a variety of issues important in developing, designing, and analyzing data to produce high-quality research efforts and cultivate a productive research career. First, leading scholars from around the world provide a step-by-step guide to doing research in the social and behavioral sciences. After discussing some of the basics, the various authors next focus on the important building blocks of any study. In Part III, various types of quantitative and qualitative research designs are discussed, and advice is provided regarding best practices of each. The volume then provides an introduction to a variety of important and cutting-edge statistical analyses. In the last part of the volume, nine chapters provide information related to what it takes to have a long and successful research career. Throughout the book, example and real-world research efforts from dozens of different disciplines are discussed"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Prosociality is a cornerstone of a humane, harmonious, and flourishing society. This handbook details how prosociality develops, what factors underlie its growth, and how it can be nurtured in children and adolescents across different social contexts. It aims to inform and assist researchers, students, practitioners, caregivers, and policy makers"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "As a formal field of study, the psychology of women has pushed the boundaries of traditional theory, produced breakthroughs in methodology, and built links to some of the most challenging problems of our time. It remains an intellectually vibrant and socially relevant area, including initiatives that not only have changed the epistemology of knowledge but also have expanded our understanding of ourselves and of the world. Across this two-volume set, chapter authors provide scholarly reviews and in-depth analyses of subjects within their areas of expertise. Themes of status and power inform many chapters. Volume 1 begins by outlining the emergence of the psychology of women and its connections with the women's movement. This is followed by feminist critiques of theory, descriptions of innovative methodologies, and discussions of difference and similarity, both between women and men and between gender and sexuality. The social and economic contexts surrounding these issues are reviewed, as are dichotomies sustained by sexism, stereotypes, and prejudice. Volume 1 concludes with chapters that address the uniquely intersecting components of individual experience. Volume 2 focuses on applied subjects. It begins with a section on psychological well-being, including therapeutic models of gender, feminist goals of empowerment, multicultural feminism, and the borderlands of gender identity. Following is a discussion of close relationships, including issues of intimacy, equity, and changing models of family. Victimization and narratives of victimhood are described next, as are leadership, community, politics, and women in the workplace. The volume concludes with a discussion of women's roles and agency throughout the world, with special attention given to human rights and reproductive justice."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved).

Summary: "The Cambridge Handbook of Applied Psychological Ethics is a valuable resource for psychologists and graduate students hoping to further develop their ethical decision making beyond more introductory ethics texts. The book offers real-world ethical vignettes and considerations. Chapters cover a wide range of practice settings, populations, and topics, and are written by scholars in these settings. Chapters focus on the application of ethics to the ethical dilemmas in which mental health and other psychology professionals sometimes find themselves. Each chapter introduces a setting and gives readers a brief understanding of some of the potential ethical issues at hand, before delving deeper into the multiple ethical issues that must be addressed and the ethical principles and standards involved. No other book on the market captures the breadth of ethical issues found in daily practice and focuses entirely on applied ethics in psychology."--Amazon.com viewed Feb. 27, 2023.

Co-occurring psychiatric conditions are extremely common among people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions presents a compilation of the latest research in this area, summarized by internationally renowned experts. Each chapter presents an overview of the problem or disorder including information on prevalence in ASD and in the general public and a synthesis of the research on etiology, diagnostic best practices, and evidence-based intervention approaches. Case studies bring these concepts to life, and each chapter concludes with suggestions for future research directions in order to further develop our scientific and clinical understanding of the particular comorbidity. Given the fact that comorbidity is often a chronic and pervasive concern, this Handbook takes a lifespan approach, with each chapter touching on developmental aspects of the targeted problem, from early childhood through adulthood. The concluding section of the Handbook is comprised of content on clinical considerations and research approaches, including chapters on medications commonly used to treat co-occurring conditions, strategies for managing crisis situations in this clinical population, and community partnerships within an implementation science framework.

"Written by leaders in the addictions field, 100 authors from six countries, this handbook offers a guide to the breadth and depth of addiction processes. Through a detailed explanation of appetitive motivation, incentive sensitization, reward deficiency, and behavioural economics it provides readers with the necessary conceptual underpinnings to fully grasp this area. Both clinical and research methods are clearly mapped out alongside an outline of their strengths and weaknesses, giving the reader the tools needed to help guide their research and practice aims. The etiology of addiction at various levels of analysis is discussed, including neurobiology, cognition, culture, and environment, which simultaneously lays out the foundations and high-level discourse to serve both novice and expert researchers and clinicians. The volume also explores the prevention and treatment of addictions including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, food, gambling, sex, work, shopping, the internet, and several seldom-investigated behaviors (e.g., love, tanning, exercise). This practical advice is accompanied with suggestions for future research"-- Provided by publisher

Summary: Although childhood depressive disorders are relatively rare, the experience of depression in children's lives is not. Developmental contextual perspectives denote the importance of considering both depressive disorder and the experience of subclinical depressive symptoms in the child and the family to fully understand the implications of depressive experience for children's developmental well-being. This Element draws on basic emotion development and developmental psychopathology perspectives to address the nature of depressive experience in childhood, both symptoms and disorder, focusing on seminal and recent research that details critical issues regarding its phenomenology, epidemiology, continuity, etiology, consequences, and interventions to ameliorate the developmental challenges inherent in the experience. These issues are addressed within the context of the child's own experience and from the perspective of parent depression as a critical context that influences children's developmental well-being. Conclusions include suggestions for new directions in research on children's lives that focus on more systemic processes.

Summary: This groundbreaking volume presents a new translation of the text and detailed interpretation of almost every word or phrase in the book of Judges, drawing from archaeology and iconography, textual versions, biblical parallels, and extrabiblical texts, many never noted before. Archaeology also serves to show how a story of the Iron II period employed visible ruins to narrate supposedly early events from the so-called "period of the Judges." The synchronic analysis for each unit sketches its characters and main themes, as well as other literary dynamics. The diachronic, redactional analysis shows the shifting settings of units as well as their development, commonly due to their inner-textual reception and reinterpretation. The result is a remarkably fresh historical-critical treatment of 1:1-10:5.--Publisher's description.

1:1--3:15 The call -- 3:16b-21 The office of watchman -- 3:16a,22-5:17 The siege of Jerusalem and the exile of Israel in the prophetic sign-actions -- 6:1-14 Death upon the mountains of Israel -- 7:1-27 The bitter day of the end -- 8:1--11:25 The great vision of the sinful worship in Jerusalem and its judgement; The editorial work in Ezek 8-11 assimilating it to the call-theophany (Ezek I) -- 11:1-21 Those who remained and those who went into exile; The announcement of judgement upon those who were left in the land; The divine word of grace to those in exile -- 12:1-16 The exile's baggage, a sign for the blind -- 12:17-20 The trembling of the prophet, a sign from God -- 12:21-25 Yahweh's word does not fail -- 12:26-28 God's word does not refer to "distant days" -- 13:1-23 Against the false prophets and prophetesses -- 14:1-11 The prophet and the worshippers of idols -- 14:12-23 The inevitability of the divine judgement -- 15:1-8 The useless vine -- 16:1-63 The unfaithful wife -- 17:1-24 The eagle, the cedar, and the vine (Zedekiah's breach of covenant) -- 18:1-32 The freedom to repent -- 19:1-14 The lament over the lioness and over the vine (the end of the Judaean royal house) -- 20:1-44 The sinful history of the people of Israel who were brought out of Egypt. The judgement and salvation of the second Exodus. -- 21:1-37 Three sayings about the "sword" -- 22:1-16 The city of blood -- 22:17-22 Israel in the smelting oven -- 22:23-31 Survey of the corruption of all classes in the land -- 23:1-49 Oholah and Oholibah -- 24:1-14 The cauldron on the fire -- 24:15-27 The prophet's grief over the death of his wife, a sign of grief over the fall of Jerusalem.

Introduction -- The period -- The prophet himself -- The language of Hosea -- The theology of Hosea -- The transmission of Hosea's prophecy -- 1.1 The title of the book -- 1:2-9 The prophet's family as a symbol of God's judgment -- Excursus: The growth and formation of chapters 1-3 -- Excursus: The sex cult -- 2:1-3 The great day of Jezreel -- 2:4-17 Legal proceedings against unfaithful Israel -- Excursus: The Baal divinities -- Excursus: The Valley of Achor -- 2:18-25 The day of the new covenant -- Excursus: Yahweh as Baal -- 3:1-5 How Yahweh's love works -- Excursus: Memorabile -- 4:1-3 Yahweh's lawsuit against Israel -- 4:4-19 A spirit of whoredom in Israel's worship -- 5:1-7 The teacher of the unrepentant -- 5:8--7:16 Return in the midst of collapse? -- Excursus: Resurrection on the third day -- 8:1-14 Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind -- Excursus: The deitic function of? -- Excursus: (Torah) in Hosea -- Excursus: (guilt) and (sin) -- Excursus: "Egypt" in Hosea -- 9:1-9 The end of the festivals -- 9:10-17 Ephraim's glory has vanished -- Excursus: Israel and Ephraim -- 10:1-8 Shattered altars -- 10:9-15 War-The fruit of false trust -- 11:1-11 Love's consequences -- 12:1-15 Betrayal of the prophetic word -- 13:1--14:1 Israel's revolt against her deliverer leads to death -- 14:2-9 The healing of spontaneous love -- 14:10 The traditionist's conclusion.

Summary: Sweeney's keen reading of this small, prophetic book opens new doors for Hebrew Bible research. He situates the reading of Zephaniah in the early sixth century B.C.E. rather than the late seventh century b.c.e. Sweeney's interpretation pays close attention to the often subtle differences between the Masoretic Text, Septuagint, Dead Sea Scrolls, Peshitta, and targums. His methodology includes form criticism, tradition history, and social history.

Summary: Professor Adela Yarbro Collins brings to bear on the text of the first Gospel the latest historical-critical perspectives, providing a full treatment of such controversial issues as the relationship of canonical Mark to the "Secret Gospel of Mark" and the text of the Gospel, including its longer endings. She situates the Gospel, with its enigmatic portrait of the misunderstood Messiah, in the context of Jewish and Greco-Roman literature of the first century. Her comments draw on her profound knowledge of apocalyptic literature as well as on the traditions of popular biography in the Greco-Roman world to illuminate the overall literary form of the Gospel. The commentary also introduces an impressive store of data on the language and style of Mark, illustrated from papyrological and epigraphical sources. Collins is in constructive dialogue with the wide range of scholarship on Mark that has been produced in the twentieth century. Her work will be foundational for Markan scholarship in the first half of the twenty-first century. - Publisher.

Introduction: -- External testimony to Acts -- Date of composition -- The text -- The language -- Sources -- The author: -- The form of the whole -- The structure -- The summaries -- The speeches -- Major themes: view of history -- Chronology -- Commentary.

Summary: "A prominent theologian offers a theological reading of Ephesians in this addition to the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: The three Johannine letters near the end of the New Testament, which are traditionally linked with the Gospel of John, address important issues in the theology and life of the early Christians. Strecker's translation with commentary is a work of serious scholarship. - Publisher.

Summary: "An award-winning psychologist offers a clinically informed and compassionate perspective on spiritual trauma, insights that affirm the reality of readers' experiences, and strategies for healing from the wounds they carry"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: A guide for loving couples who are looking to renew sexual passion in their lives explains how societal taboos and ideals about domestic equality have compromised the healthy expression of eroticism in today's relationships.

Summary: An affair. It can rob a couple of their relationship, their happiness, their very identity. Why do people cheat, even those in happy marriages? Why does an affair hurt so much? When we say infidelity, what exactly do we mean? Do our romantic expectations of marriage set us up for betrayal? Is there such a thing as an affair-proof marriage? Is it possible to love more than one person at once? Can an affair ever help a marriage? For the past ten years, couples' therapist Esther Perel has traveled the globe and worked with hundreds of clients who have grappled with infidelity. Betrayal hurts, she writes, but it can be healed. An affair can even be the doorway to a new marriage -- with the same person. With the right approach, couples can grow and learn from these tumultuous experiences, together or apart. Affairs, she argues, have a lot to teach us about modern relationships: what we expect, what we think we want, and what we feel entitled to. They offer a unique window into our personal and cultural attitudes about love, lust, and commitment. Through examining illicit love from multiple angles, Perel invites readers into an honest, enlightened, and entertaining exploration of modern marriage in its many variations.

Summary: "Child abuse and neglect are examined in this new edition-the latest research, what it entails, and how to recognize and report it. Federal law mandates the reporting of suspected child maltreatment by many professionals. This book will appeal to those who may one day find themselves in the role of a mandated reporter. Engaging learning tools are integrated throughout: Focus on Research boxes provide an in-depth look at research or methodologies. Case Examples and Debates encourage discussion about the gray areas in the field. Legal Examples and Focus on Law sections explain judicial rulings including guides for locating relevant state statutes. Resource Boxes provide links to additional resources that go beyond the material covered in the textbook. Discussion questions promote dialogue and deepen understanding of the material. Bold-faced key terms defined when first introduced also appear in the book's glossary. Conclusions and Definitions help students focus on the key concepts introduced in each chapter. The book opens with the background on child maltreatment including its history, an overview of the research, and the risk factors. Details about mandated reporting are also explored. Different forms of maltreatment-physical abuse, neglect, psychological maltreatment, sexual abuse, fetal abuse, and Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome-are then examined, along with resiliency, in a new chapter to this edition. Incidence estimates and consequences for each type of maltreatment are provided. Legal issues including forensic interviewing are then reviewed. The book concludes with what happens to a child after a report is filed along with suggestions for preventing child maltreatment. Intended as a text for courses in child abuse, child maltreatment, family violence, or sexual and intimate violence taught in psychology, human development, education, criminal justice, social work, sociology, women's studies, and nursing, this book is also an invaluable resource to workers who are mandated reporters of child maltreatment and/or anyone interested in the problem. This book is based on the legal system and the Child Protection System in the United States of America"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Much has transpired in the 18 years since the first edition of Principle of Trauma Therapy was published. In North America, there have been many large-scale natural disasters; multiple mass shootings; two wars; widespread and seemingly increasing racism, homophobia, and discrimination against LBTQ+ people; and a global pandemic that devastated millions of individuals. Worldwide, there have been large-scale atrocities, invasions, forced displacement, human trafficking, torture, and starvation. At the same time, thousands of new studies on psychological trauma and a number of new evidence-based/informed developments in trauma treatment have emerged. Indeed, in the last decade the field of psychological trauma has become part of mainstream academia and clinical practice, and thousands of newly minted counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists have stepped into the fray, sometimes with greater trauma-relevant knowledge and clinical skills than previous generations of clinicians. Given the ever-growing need for evidence-informed trauma therapy and the burgeoning of research and practice in the field, we offer here a substantially revised third edition of Principles of Trauma Therapy. It includes extensive updates to all previous chapters, based on new developments in the field, including"-- Provided by publisher.

This handbook is currently in development, with individual articles publishing online in advance of print publication. At this time, we cannot add information about unpublished articles in this handbook, however the table of contents will continue to grow as additional articles pass through the review process and are added to the site. Please note that the online publication date for this handbook is the date that the first article in the title was published online.

Summary: "The Cambridge Handbook of Moral Psychology is an essential guide to the study of moral cognition and behavior. Originating as a philosophical exploration of values and virtues, moral psychology has evolved into a robust empirical science intersecting psychology, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and neuroscience. Contributors to this interdisciplinary handbook explore a diverse set of topics, including moral judgment and decision making, altruism and empathy, and blame and punishment. Tailored for graduate students and researchers across psychology, philosophy, anthropology, neuroscience, political science, and economics, it offers a comprehensive survey of the latest research in moral psychology, illuminating both foundational concepts and cutting-edge developments"--from publisher's website.

Summary: Many of the greatest minds in psychology have tried to unravel the mysteries, power, appeal, and consequences of religion. The task of understanding human behaviour will never be complete without the use of science and logic to examine the psychology of religion and spirituality. This undergraduate textbook provides an engaging and accessible tour of the field, drawing on historical, theoretical, and cutting-edge sources. It explores the origins and meaning of various forms of religious belief around the globe, with enhanced coverage of non-Christian religions, non-believers, and diverse populations. By focusing on the personal, medical, moral, social, and political consequences of religion, it explores how these findings can be applied in real-world scenarios. Students are supported by clear learning objectives, defined key concepts, varied end-of-chapter questions, further reading suggestions, and visual content, making this an invaluable resource for undergraduates in the psychology of religion and spirituality.

Summary: "The Pentecostal World provides a comprehensive and critical introduction to one of the most vibrant and diverse expressions of contemporary Christianity. Unlike many books on Pentecostalism, this collection of essays from all continents does not attempt to synthesize and simplify the movement's inherent diversity and fragmented dispersion. Instead, the global flows of Pentecostalism are firmly grounded in local histories and expressions as well as the various modes of their worldwide reproduction. The book thus argues for a new understanding of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements that accounts for the simultaneous processes of pluralization and homogenization in contemporary World Christianity. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors across various disciplines, the volume is comprised of six sections, with each offering a critical perspective on classical themes in the study of Pentecostalism. Led by a programmatic introduction, the thirty-six chapters within these sections explore a variety of themes: history and historiography, conversion, spirit beliefs and exorcism, prosperity, politics, gender relations, sexual identities, racism, development, migration, pilgrimage, inter-religious relations, media, ecumenism, and academic research. The Pentecostal World is essential reading for students and researchers in anthropology, history, political science, religious studies, sociology, and theology. The Handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields, such as culture studies, Black studies, ethnic studies, and gender studies"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The Oxford Handbook of Deuteronomy is a gateway to what legal traditions teach about the cultural identity and social world of the people of Yahweh -- how they thought about themselves, and about their world and how they faced and resolved the challenges of daily life. More than a record of values of a by-gone era, Deuteronomy continues to inspire audiences to take on the challenges of living their values with confidence. The Oxford Handbook of Deuteronomy introduces readers to significant topics in the thriving conversation and the rich diversity in the academic community studying Deuteronomy. An international collection of scholars, the contributors are specialists in a variety of critical methods for understanding and appreciating legal traditions. Considering the literary development, motifs, social world, intertextuality, and reception history of Deuteronomy this Handbook offers a ready reference to anyone wishing to learn more about one of the most formative books of the Hebrew Bible." -- Publisher, inside front flap of dust jacket.

Summary: "Christian fundamentalism is a significant global movement which originally took its name from The Fundamentals, a series of booklets defending classic evangelical doctrines, published in the 1910s. The Oxford Handbook of Christian Fundamentalism traces the roots of fundamentalism from the late nineteenth century and explores the development of the movement up to the present day. Since its inception, fundamentalism has proved a highly contested category. By some the label is recognised as a badge of honour, by others a term of abuse. This volume does not offer a simple definition of fundamentalism. Rather, it acknowledges its many interpretative and definitional complexities, and allows multiple identities to jostle together under the 'fundamentalist' label. The boundaries are porous between fundamentalism and conservative evangelicalism, so the Handbook includes analysis of some conservative expressions of Christianity which show fundamentalist characteristics, even in groups which refuse to define themselves as 'fundamentalist'. The relationship of fundamentalism to Pentecostalism and charismatic renewal is also explored in detail. Research-led chapters cover significant historical developments, key doctrines such as biblical inerrancy, creationism and separatism, and an extensive range of moral and cultural issues to which the contribution of fundamentalism has been significant, including popular music, alcohol, sport, and family life. Contributors also chart the evolution of the movement globally--far beyond its North Atlantic origins. Recognising the prominence of fundamentalism beyond the Church, the Handbook explores its contribution to public debates concerning political influence, education, human genetics, civil rights, business, global warning, sexuality, Israel and the Middle East, the shaping of contemporary culture, and much else. Christian fundamentalism, this Handbook ultimately shows, is one of the most significant movements operating in today's world." -- Publisher, page four of cover.

Co-occurring psychiatric conditions are extremely common among people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Oxford Handbook of Autism and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Conditions presents a compilation of the latest research in this area, summarized by internationally renowned experts. Each chapter presents an overview of the problem or disorder including information on prevalence in ASD and in the general public and a synthesis of the research on etiology, diagnostic best practices, and evidence-based intervention approaches. Case studies bring these concepts to life, and each chapter concludes with suggestions for future research directions in order to further develop our scientific and clinical understanding of the particular comorbidity. Given the fact that comorbidity is often a chronic and pervasive concern, this Handbook takes a lifespan approach, with each chapter touching on developmental aspects of the targeted problem, from early childhood through adulthood. The concluding section of the Handbook is comprised of content on clinical considerations and research approaches, including chapters on medications commonly used to treat co-occurring conditions, strategies for managing crisis situations in this clinical population, and community partnerships within an implementation science framework.

Summary: "God and Psychology: How the Early Religious Development of Famous Psychologists Influenced their Work examines the impact their religious background had on the lives and work of several famous psychologists. These are fascinating stories often overlooked in the biography of these thinkers. Drawing from autobiographical and biographical materials, this book demonstrates how the impact of these early exposures to religion linger in the writings and actions of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, B.F. Skinner, and Carl Rogers in both explicit and indirect ways. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and religion."-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This book, founded on the in-depth discussion of sixteen clinical cases of psychoanalysis, tries to answer the question of what psychoanalysts do when they are practicing psychoanalysis. The authors have collaborated with over a thousand colleagues worldwide to collect a unique dataset of everyday clinical sessions using a new workshop discussion method designed to reveal differences. Faced with diversity but wanting to surface and understand it, not suppress it, they had to evolve a new theoretical framework. It covers different approaches to the analytic situation (using the metaphors, cinema, dramatic monologue, theatre and immersive theatre); different sources of data to use to infer unconscious content, differences in the troubles patients unconsciously experience and how to approach them and differences in when, about what and how a psychoanalyst should talk. Eventually taking the form of 11 very practical questions for psychoanalysts to ask of each session they conduct, the framework tries to help experienced psychoanalysts and students alike to choose what they want to try to do and to assess for themselves how far they are doing it. A final chapter applies the new framework and eleven practical questions to some contemporary technical controversies with some surprising results"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Using a holistic approach that draws on the author's clinical expertise in research and theory-based treatment, this book assists helping professionals and impacted individuals through the process of recovering from narcissistic abuse"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The New Cambridge Companion to Jesus serves as the most up to date guide for understanding Jesus' multifaceted legacy, enduring impact over time and space, and relevance in today's world. Integrating textual, historical, theological, and cultural perspectives, this book offers a fresh overview of Jesus' significance in contemporary global contexts"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "In 'Christian Zionism in the Twenty-First Century' authors Motti Inbari and Kirill Bumin draw on three original surveys conducted in 2018, 2020, and 2021 to explore the religious beliefs and foreign policy attitudes of evangelical and born-again Christians in the United States. They analyze the views of ordinary churchgoers and evangelical pastors to understand the religious, social, and political factors that lead the members of this religious community to support the State of Israel in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through rigorous quantitative analyses and careful textual study of ordinary evangelicals' written comments, Inbari and Bumin aim to rectify misconceptions about who evangelical and born-again Christians are, about their sympathies toward Israel, Jewish people, and Palestinians, and about the sources of their foreign policy attitudes toward the conflict. Inbari and Bumin demonstrate that a generational divide is emerging within the evangelical community, one that substantially impacts evangelicals' attitudes toward Israel. They also show that frequent church attendance and certain theological beliefs have a profound impact on the evangelicals' preference of Israel over the Palestinians. Throughout, the authors aim to add nuance to the discussion, showing that contemporary evangelical and born-again Christians' attitudes are much more diverse than many portrayals suggest."-- Publisher's website.

Summary: "This book differentiates both the objective structural elements and the subjective emotional elements in organizations and shows how psychological processes cast their influence throughout. It demonstrates the development of work, workplaces, organization, and organizations in the context of psychology and social psychology"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "[This book] is an essential resource for understanding the twofold battle many Asian Americans face of anti-Asian racism and intergenerational trauma. Drawing from liberation psychology and cultural betrayal trauma theory, it rightly situates Asian American trauma in its historical and cultural context. It also presents a liberatory approach to counseling that disrupts the inherent power differential between therapist and client, and, in doing so, creates the opportunity for deeper connection and healing. Models for theory, research, practice, and social justice are richly illustrated with testimonios and case examples." -- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This revised and expanded second edition is the only comprehensive, inclusive, practical, and affordable resource for play therapy supervisors"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD in three distinct areas of endeavor: academia, clinical and counseling psychology specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools. Each chapter explores a different career, including typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational and professional experiences to prepare for this specialty"--Provided by publisher.

While talk of Christianity's decline needs qualifying (the Christian faith continues to expand at a global level) it is incontestable that the faith falters in its Middle Eastern and European heartlands, meaning not just the retreat of religion from the public square - external hostility, and a weak response from ecclesiastical ranks, are mutually reinforcing - but also the thinning out of religion itself.

Public spaces have been largely evacuated of Christian presence as the state's ability to meet people's material needs has increased. Different dynamics are at work in various European countries - notably France, Germany and Spain - but the family resemblances are substantial. The Church has been left asking what it still has to talk about as the credibility of its own metaphysical claims has been diluted.

Summary: "Discover how studying the Bible can renew your church community. How do we teach the Bible in a way that makes a real difference in our students' lives and our communities? Too often, biblical introductions treat Scripture as a mere historical artifact. Mark W. Hamilton and Samjung Kang-Hamilton combine their decades of experience in theological and religious education to devise a new way to teach Scripture that brings out its life-giving qualities. The authors show how Scripture has four modes: story, ritual, prophecy, and wisdom. With an eye toward spiritual formation, the authors explore examples of each of the four genres within the Bible and show how they address real needs in the life of the church today. They also recommend how to incorporate contemporary tools like digital media alongside art, music, and other practices to draw wisdom from Scripture. Combining multicultural sensitivity with ecumenical spirit, this guidebook is ideal for educators and pastors seeking to renew their own Christian communities through biblical education"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "A balanced, accessible, and thorough history of Jingjiao, the first Christian church in China. Many people assume that the first introduction of Christianity to the Chinese was part of nineteenth-century Western imperialism. In fact, Syriac-speaking Christians brought the gospel along the Silk Road into China in the seventh century. Glen L. Thompson introduces readers to the fascinating history of this early Eastern church, referred to as Jingjiao, or the "Luminous Teaching." Thompson presents the history of the Persian church's mission to China with rigor and clarity. While Christianity remained a minority and "foreign" religion in the Middle Kingdom, it nonetheless attracted adherents among indigenous Chinese and received imperial approval during the Tang Dynasty. Though it was later suppressed alongside Buddhism, it resurfaced in China and Mongolia in the twelfth century. Thompson also discusses how the modern unearthing of Chinese Christian texts has stirred controversy over the meaning of Jingjiao to recent missionary efforts in China. In an accessible style, Thompson guides readers through primary sources as well as up-to-date scholarship. As the most recent and balanced survey on the topic available in English, Jingjiao will be an indispensable resource to students of global Christianity and missiology"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "God has provided salvation, but when does it begin? What is required of us? Can we lose it? These and other disputed questions have divided Christians for centuries. Matthew W. Bates has already shown that the gospel is about King Jesus and that faith includes allegiance. In 'Beyond the salvation wars,' he unpacks additional truths from the Bible and the early church to describe how salvation happens. Bates offers a new model, encouraging Protestants and Catholics toward long-term unity. But his proposal contains strong medicine: it doesn't sugarcoat current Protestant and Catholic errors but diagnoses with precision for the future health of the church. By using accessible writing and stories, Bates shows what Scripture teaches about baptism, election, regeneration, assurance, and justification. A companion to his previous book, 'Gospel allegiance: what faith in Jesus misses for salvation in Christ,' this book will appeal to those who want to discover core truths about how we are saved--for their personal journey as well as for final Christian unity."-- Publisher's website, viewed on April 1, 2025.

"Few things frightened conservative white Protestant parents of the 1950s and the 1960s more than thought of their children falling prey to the "menace to Christendom" known as rock and roll. The raucous sounds seemed tailor-made to destroy the faith of their young and, in the process, undermine the moral foundations of the United States. Parents and pastors launched a crusade against rock music, but they were fighting an uphill battle. Salvation came in a most unlikely form when a revival swept through counterculture hippie communities of the West Coast in the 1960s and 1970s. Known as the Jesus Movement, the revival was short-lived. But by combining the rock and folk music of the counterculture with religious ideas and aims of conservative white evangelicals, Jesus people and evangelical media moguls gave birth to an entire genre known as Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). By the 1980s and 1990s, CCM had grown into a massive, multimillion-dollar industry. Contemporary Christian artists were appearing on Top 40 radio, and some crossed over into the mainstream. And yet, today, the industry is a shadow of what it once was. In this book, Leah Payne traces the history and trajectory of Contemporary Christian music in America and, in the process, demonstrates how the industry, its artists, and its fans shaped--and continue to shape--conservative, (mostly) white, Protestant evangelicalism. Ultimately, Payne argues, CCM spurred evangelical activism in more potent and lasting ways than any particular doctrine, denomination, culture war, or legislative agenda had before"

"This bestselling text prepares graduate counseling students to effectively negotiate the major issues and challenges they face while on pre-practicum, practicum, and internship. The expanded and revised fourth edition includes a new personal narrative describing lessons learned at the conclusion of each chapter, updated case studies, and an international focus. It encompasses the latest Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards, expanded coverage of telemental health and telemental supervision, and the impact of technology on graduate counseling programs. Additionally, the fourth edition stresses diversity, equity, and inclusion with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ population, multicultural counseling, and trauma treatment."

Summary: "One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but. As Gottlieb explores the inner chambers of her patients' lives--a self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a young newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen threatening to end her life on her birthday if nothing gets better, and a twenty-something who can't stop hooking up with the wrong guys--she finds that the questions they are struggling with are the very ones she is now bringing to Wendell. With startling wisdom and humor, Gottlieb invites us into her world as both clinician and patient, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, hope and change. [This book] is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them. "--Dust jacket

Summary: "This book offers a scientific investigation into the impostor phenomenon, a concept that has long been misunderstood in popular culture"-- Provided by publisher.

When religion is the site of abuse and trauma, it can deeply impact a person's ability to relate to God and engage in spiritual practice. As such, religious trauma is ripe for philosophical exploration. Section 1 of this Element provides a brief history of the concept of psychological trauma, contemporary accounts of its neurobiological basis, and its impact on human agency. Section 2 sketches a model of religious trauma through the first-person narratives of survivors and emerging psychological data. Section 3 explores the social epistemology of religious trauma, focusing on how failures of knowledge create space for religious abuse and the insights of survivors may help communities guard against it. The last two sections consider three perennial topics in philosophy of religion from the perspective of religious trauma: the problem of evil, the problem of divine hiddenness, and religious experience.

Summary: "Driver uses trauma-informed scholarship and Jewish midrash to invite readers into new understandings of Genesis. Viewing figures such as Sarah, Joseph, Tamar, and Dinah through this lens sheds valuable light on what the Bible can teach us about gender and family trauma. These ancient stories have implications for our own lives in ministry"-- Provided by publisher.

Mysticism in an ancient and important aspect of the Christian faith, yet it is highly misunderstood. Due to obscure language and concepts, not to mention occasionally eccentric personalities, the mystics can be difficult to approach. Once you peel back the layers of insider language, however, one begins to see a highly relatable group of people who were, first and foremost, concerned with tending to a personal and loving relationship with God.

Tending the Garden provides the reader with a basic definition of and clarity around several terms and practices of Christian mysticism, as well as analyzing the lives and writings of important Christian mystics. Jennifer Wojciechowski proposes some ways in which we, as modern people living in an industrialized and disenchanted society, can benefit from knowing Christian mystical history and engaging in spiritual practices related to Christian mysticism. The book's aim is to demystify the mystics by making them understandable and relatable to modern believers.

Andrew Jotischky traces the history of monastic life from its origins in the fourth century to the sixteenth. He shows how religious houses sheltered the poor and elderly, cared for the sick, and educated the young. They were centres of intellectual life that owned property and exercised power but also gave rise to new developments in theology, music, and art.

When Puritan soldiers slaughtered hundreds of indigenous men, women, and children at Fort Mystic in 1637, during the Pequot War, they believed they were doing God's will. The same was true during King Philip's War, perhaps the bloodiest war in American history. The Puritan clergyman Increase Mather described this conflict, too, as a "war of the Lord," a war in which God was judging the enemies of his people.

The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists seeking to be faithful to Scripture, informed by science, and sensitive to culture. In Sexuality and Sex Therapy, Mark Yarhouse and Erica Tan offer a survey and appraisal of this field from a Christian perspective, grounding sex therapy in the biblical affirmation of physicality and the redemptive purposes of human life.

Summary: "For pastoral counselors and clergy people seeking to learn about effective therapeutic techniques, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner is a lifesaver. And for secular therapists integrating elements of their client's spiritual beliefs system into the treatment process, this book can guide the way. Patterned after the bestselling The Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, this resource draws on a variety of Western religious belief systems, and offers step-by-step guidelines on counseling clients and parishioners through a variety of life dilemmas. This sourcebook is organized around 31 of the most common problems people seek counseling for, including life challenges, such as marital conflict, grief, and chronic illness, as well as challenges of faith. For each problem, behavioral definitions and potential counseling goals are provided, along with dozens of suggested interventions--many of which draw upon the client's faith as a source of healing"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The only official workbook from Internal Family Systems founder Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, this workbook offers more than 50 practices, exercises, and meditations to help you understand the parts that make up your system, extend compassion and healing to each part, and uncover the core Self that is the source of your deepest wisdom."--Sounds True.

Summary: "The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian, instructor, student, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship"-- Provided by publisher.

A History of the Concept of Countertransference -- The Relational Paradigm of Countertransference and Intersubjectivity -- The Relational Paradigm in Pastoral Assessment and Theological/Spiritual Reflection -- The Relational Paradigm in Pastoral and Spiritual Care -- The Relational Paradigm in Pastoral Psychotherapy -- Empathy, Boundaries, and the "Special Carer" -- Toward a Relational Theology.

Summary: "This addiction recovery workbook from clinicians Jamie Marich, PhD, and Stephen Dansiger offers skills to prevent relapse, enhance recovery, and understand how trauma impacts alcoholism, drug dependency, and even other types of addictions"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Drs. Niles and Harris Bowlsbey have taught career courses for a combined total of nearly 90 years to students in numerous universities in the United States as well as in Argentina, Australia China, New Zealand, Italy, India, Finland , Portugal, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa, Canada, Qatar, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, England, Rwanda, Scotland, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, Denmark, and Estonia.. Wherever students are interested in learning about career development theory and practice, we are eager to go- - in person or online! In each instance, however, not only are we teaching students about career development interventions, but students also teach us. The idea for this book began in response to student requests (pleas) for a textbook that was readable, practical, and interesting. These are high but reasonable expectations which have served as our guiding principles as we initially wrote and continue to update and improve these chapters and their extensive resource materials"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: Based on lectures from a popular course taught in the Program for General Education at Harvard University for over a decade, this book invites readers along for a journey that is unique in its sweeping historical approach to the philosophy of religion and the balance it strikes between traditional, non-traditional, and atheistic standpoints with respect to religion in the western tradition.

More than forty years ago, conservative Christianity emerged as a major force in American political life. Since then the movement has been analyzed and over-analyzed, declared triumphant and, more than once, given up for dead. But because outside observers have maintained a near-relentless focus on domestic politics, the most transformative development over the last several decades--the explosive growth of Christianity in the global south--has gone unrecognized by the wider public, even as it has transformed evangelical life, both in the US and abroad.

Summary: "[This book] explores the language, context, and purpose of silence in the Hebrew Bible. It traces silence across the Bible's many genres (narrative, law, prophecy, psalmody, and wisdom) by using theoretical frames drawn from various academic disciplines (communication studies, political science, literary criticism, and sociological studies). The book examines how silence as a literary technique, particularly that of the narrator, connects theologically to themes of obedience, grief, hope, personal relationships, trauma, politics, and wisdom. The volume concludes with a theological reflection on the silence of God in the face of human suffering." -- Provided by publisher

Summary: "Almost invariably, media stories with the word evangelical in their headlines are accompanied by a familiar stock photo: a mass of middle-class worshippers with eyes closed, faces tilted upward, and hands raised to the sky. Yet, despite the fact that worship has become symbolic of evangelicalism's identity in the twenty-first century, it remains an understudied locus of academic inquiry. Historians of American evangelicalism tend to define the movement by its political entanglements (the "rise of the religious Right"), and academic trajectories (the formation of the "evangelical mind"), not its ecclesial practices. Theological scholars frequently dismiss evangelical worship as a reiteration of nineteenth-century revivalism or a derivative imitation of secular entertainment (three Christian rock songs and a spiritual TED talk). But by failing to engage this worship seriously, we miss vital insights into a form of Protestantism that exerts widespread influence in the United States and around the world. Evangelical Worship: An American Mosaic models a new way forward. Drawing together insights from American religious history and liturgical studies, and putting both in conversation with ethnographic fieldwork in seven congregations, this book argues that corporate worship is not a peripheral "extra" tacked on to a fully-formed spiritual/political/cultural movement, but rather the crucible through which congregations forge and negotiate the contours of evangelicalism's contested theological identity"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Caseload management is...work. More specifically it is the work of caseload managers in the public and private rehabilitation sectors. Caseload management is not merely relying on intuitive strategies, but rather, it is the disciplined application of skills, tools, and techniques that facilitate positive movement toward a desired, successful, productive outcome. It is the skilled interaction of managers and management constructs that create responsible performance. Such achievement is a positive alternative to random behaviors, confusion, and inappropriate decision-making in rehabilitation caseload functions and practice"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The 8th edition of this classic text has been developed in and for a time that is seeing some of the most significant and fundamental shifts in the psychological and social experience of disability in human history. While prevailing ideas about the meaning of disability are being challenged and reconsidered and the personal, societal, and professional understanding of the experience of disability and chronic illness reexamined, many of the historic barriers and injustices faced by people with disabilities endure. At this critical period, and in the tradition of this series, the present edition comprehensively explores these issues, with new perspectives contributed by voices in disability and rehabilitation policy, research, and lived experience. Whether a student, educator, professional, or person living with a disability or chronic illness, this revised edition offers an informed, critical, and engaging exploration that will be relevant for those is the wide scope of professions concerned with the psychological and social experience of illness and disability. Readers of previous editions will appreciate the continued commitment to a diverse range of topics, from the historical and cultural perspectives on illness and disability, to the personal, familial, and social impacts of disability and from the most current rehabilitation and counseling approaches for working with specific populations to the broader social perspectives on disability issues. OVERALL GOAL OF THE BOOK The overall goal of this text is to provide the reader with a broad history of how people with chronic illness and disability (CID) have been viewed and treated throughout history and to examine and explore changes and developments over the last decade. Our goal is to provide students, educators, and professionals in rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, psychology, social work, sociology and related disciplines a comprehensive and current understanding of CID topics ranging from the impact of laws and policies, social justice issues for persons with CID and minority populations, climate and immigration, to more specific personal and professional issues of rehabilitation and the psychosocial experiences of CID, including disability identity, micro-aggressions, ableism, and the mental health impact of the increased use of social media platforms. CONTENTS As with prior editions, this book is organized into five parts. Part 1: Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Illness and Disability examines disability from a sociological and social psychological perspective, with chapters exploring the historical treatment of persons with disabilities, models of disability, disability identity, and ableism and discriminatory behavior towards people with disabilities. In Part 2 the authors explore The Personal Impact of Disability. Chapters in this section include theories and models of psychosocial adaptation and adjustment to disability; abuse, interpersonal violence, and psychosocial disparities among women with disabilities; sexuality and disability, and ableist microaggressions. Part 3 addresses Family Issues in Illness and Disability. Chapters in this section explore family adaptation across cultures, advocacy and challenges experienced by parents of children with disabilities, counseling aspects of grief, dying, and death, and psychosocial issues for family caregivers. In Part 4 we examine Specific Traumas and Stigmatized Populations, including the experience of living with substance use disorder and recovery, culturally competent service provision for veterans and family reintegration, responding to individuals experiencing abuse and relationship violence, the psychosocial cost of war and the experiences of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, and working with the aging population of persons with disabilities. Finally, Part 5 explores New Directions, Issues, and Perspectives through six chapters exploring interventions to improve the well-being of people with CID, assistive technology, religion and disability, social justice and disability counseling, the influence of social-media influence on mental health and concludes with the editors' reflections and considerations on the topics in this text"-- Provided by publisher

Summary: "Innovative and interdisciplinary in approach, this book explores the role of the mother tongue in second language learning. It brings together contributions from a diverse team of authors, to showcase a range of Francophone perspectives from the fields of linguistics, psychology, crosscultural psychiatry, psychoanalysis, translation studies, literature, creative writing, the neurosciences, and more. The book introduces a major new concept: the (M)other tongue, and shows its relevance to language learning and pediatrics in a multicultural society. The first chapter explores this concept from different angles, and the subsequent chapters present a range of theoretical and practical perspectives, including counselling case studies, literary examples and creative plurilingual pedagogies, to highlight how this theory can inform practical approaches to language learning. Engaging and accessible, readers will find new ideas and methods to adopt to their own thinking and practices, whether their background is in language and linguistics, psychiatry, psychology, or neuroscience"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This is the first book to look exclusively from at the use of MHapps from an applied psychosocial perspective. Much of the academic literature on MHapps in psychology focuses on the clinical efficacy of using apps (e.g., depression reduction as result of using a certain app) and will typically report on the use of randomised controlled trials (or a similar method) to illustrate the use of apps as a tool for improving a psychological condition. Therefore, the main benefit of this book is that it recognises the impact of apps from a social perspective and will aim to show how everyday forms of distress are embedded in the use of these apps and the broader set of relations that constitute people’s everyday lives. The content of this book will identify how an applied social perspective can offer insight into the power of apps to shape our sense of ourselves and of others. This book will be of use to educators and students in psychology, sociology, health studies, media studies and cultural studies." -- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "As I think back over the years that I have taught graduate students family therapy, what always comes to mind is the excitement on the faces of my students when they learned a new family therapy mode and it clicked! They learned theory with a little eagerness. They watched videos with glee and I gave them examples of how each of the models worked. They asked me whether certain models worked for certain situations. They debated with each other about the importance of acknowledging emotions. Some even wondered how family therapists from the 1950's could possibly create a model for families in the twenty first century. There were many views expressed, and curious faces that needed assurance. They seemed satisfied for the most part, until they entered a therapy room with a family. Then the overarching question was, "now, what do I do?""-- Provided by publisher.

Embodiment refers to the lived attunement of the inner and outer experience of self. Cognitions are aligned with the sensing and feeling body. Further, in an attuned experience of self, positive embodiment is maintained by internally focused tools, such as self-care practices that support physiological health, emotional well-being, and effective cognitive functioning.

Summary: "The field of Synoptic studies traditionally has had two basic foci. The question of how Matthew, Mark, and Luke are related to each other, what their sources are, and how the Gospels use their sources constitutes the first focus. Collectively, scholarship on the Synoptic Problem has tried to address these issues, and recent years have seen renewed interest and rigorous debate about some of the traditional approaches to the Synoptic Problem and how these approaches might inform the understanding of the origins of the early Jesus movement. The second focus involves thematic studies across the three Gospels. These are usually, but not exclusively, performed for theological purposes to tease out the early Jesus movement's thinking about the nature of Jesus, the motivations for his actions, the meaning of his death and resurrection, and his relationship to God. These studies pay less attention to the particular voices of the three individual Synoptic Gospels because they are trying to get to the overall theological character of Jesus"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "While the Gospels, Paul's Letters, and the Book of Revelation have been well served by volumes orienting readers to the scholarly literature and to their reception histories, Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles have not received nearly the same attention. This relative neglect is in part a legacy of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. Insofar as doctrinal purity in Protestant circles was defined according to rubrics that were, implicitly or explicitly, Pauline in orientation, Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles were at an obvious disadvantage. However, these writings have had a great influence on Christianity throughout the centuries. As it turns out, the study of Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles was never truly confined to their place in fraught ecclesiastical disputes. Recent decades have witnessed a resurgence of interest in these writings. The present volume seeks to assess the relevance of these works to various questions that are often posed to other parts of the New Testament canon, to report on the current state of scholarship devoted to the interpretive issues they raise, and to survey their rich and often-overlooked afterlives. Divided into four parts-general issues, topics related to Hebrews, topics related to the Catholic Epistles, and reception and engagement-The Oxford Handbook of Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles studies these books individually as witnesses to the cultural and theological diversity of the early church but also for what they reveal about the process that would eventually produce the New Testament canon"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Grounded in decades of clinical experience, this practical book presents a research-informed framework for delivering parent guidance as a stand-alone intervention or adjunct to child therapy. It delineates flexible strategies to enhance family relationships and parenting skills and find new solutions to struggles around discipline, homework, bedtime, meals, screen time, and other daily routines. Coaching can be tailored for parents dealing with any child mental health or behavioral challenge. Assessment, treatment planning, clinical decision making, and progress monitoring are detailed step by step. The book features illustrative case material and 34 reproducible/downloadable clinical tools"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "From historical developments to recommendations for evidence-based practice, readers will develop the awareness and skills for effective LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling practice across multiple organizational contexts. Tailored for counselling students, new practitioners, and professionals across disciplines who wish to enhance their abilities"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Initially this book was intended to raise awareness among health and public health professionals about what is known about the evolving understanding of the multifaceted and toxic nature of bullying, as a psychosocial stressor, linked to a wide range of morbidity and prevalent across social settings, along the lifespan and around the world. In this context this book was primarily aimed at fostering the role of health and public health practitioners in developing strategies for the prevention and detection of bullying and treatment of its associated health risks. The recognition, during the process of developing this book, that bullying is a type of maltreatment which may be associated with other forms of victimization, led me to go beyond the notion of bullying and explore the spectrum of maltreatment"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "In Work Out Your Salvation, D. Glenn Butner Jr. demonstrates that participation in markets forms our moral character, perceptions, actions, and ideas. He argues that the nature of such formation varies based on the design of the market and the nature of our interactions within it. How, he asks, does formation of the market relate to the formation of grace--illumination, justification, and sanctification? Are these forces at war for our souls?"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Critical Faith insists that Critical Race Theory is a tool to grapple with the thorny issue of race in both society and the church. Schwartz-Chaney argues that CRT can help Christians move past mischaracterizations and caricatures toward a more nuanced view of race, racism, and the tools available to make progress in the church and in society"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "These days many evangelicals are exploring the more sacramental, liturgical, and historically-conscious church traditions, including Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. This hunger for historical rootedness is a welcome phenomenon--but unfortunately, many assume that this need can only be met outside of Protestant contexts. In What it Means to Be Protestant, Gavin Ortlund draws from both his scholarly work in church history and his personal experience in ecumenical engagement to offer a powerful defense of the Protestant tradition. Retrieving classical Protestant texts and arguments, he exposes how many of the contemporary objections leveled against Protestants are rooted in caricature. Ultimately, he shows that historic Protestantism offers the best pathway to catholicity and historical rootedness for Christians today. In his characteristically charitable and irenic style, Ortlund demonstrates that the 16th century Reformation represented a genuine renewal of the gospel. This does not entail that Protestantism is without faults. But because it is built upon the principle of semper reformanda (always reforming), Protestantism is capable of reforming itself according to Scripture as the ultimate authority. This scholarly and yet accessible book breaks new ground in ecumenical theology and will be a staple text in the field for many years to come"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "In an age when social media is a part of life, there has been much debate about whether it is a force for good or evil. Removing personal opinion from the discussion, this book focuses on research findings to deliver a sorely needed account of the relationship between social media and mental health. Written by experts from a range of disciplines, this book provides a valuable overview of the field. Beginning with research on the nature of social media and their use, the book explores how social media influence mood, body image and general health, and how we can use social media positively. It also explores the link between social media use and specific mental health disorders. Discussion is grounded in the latest research to allow readers to make their own informed judgments. A must-read for professionals in social care, education and mental health, as well as interested general readers." -- Publisher's description.

Summary: "A classic work that exposed the centrality of enslaved people and slaveholders in early Christian circles. In this expanded edition, the distinguished scholar Jennifer A. Glancy reflects upon recent discoveries and future trajectories related to the study of ancient slavery's impact on Christianity's development. What if the stories traditionally told about slavery, as something peripheral or contradictory to Christianity's emergence, are wrong? This book contends that some of the most cherished Christian texts from Jesus and the apostle Paul prioritized the perspectives of slaveholders. Jennifer A. Glancy highlights how the strong metaphorical uses of slavery in early Christian discourse can't be disconnected from the reality of enslaved people and their bodies. Deftly maneuvering among biblical texts, material evidence, and the literary and philosophical currents of the Greco-Roman world, she situates early Christian slavery in its broader cultural setting. Glancy's penetrating study into slavery's impact on early Christianity, from the pages of the New Testament to the branded collars used by Christians who held people in bondage, will be of interest to those asking questions about slavery, power, and freedom in the long arc of history."-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This Element overviews recent research on children's adjustment to adoption and its relevance for key questions addressed in developmental science. First, a historical perspective on trends in adoption practice and adoptive family life is offered. Second, research on children's adjustment to adoption is reviewed, including the impact of early adversity on their development, as well as biological and social factors related to their recovery from adversity. Third, factors impacting adoptive identity development are examined, followed by research on open adoption and adoption by sexual minority adults. Fourth, different types of postadoption support and services that facilitate family stability and children's emotional well-being are analyzed. Finally, conclusions are drawn, and recommendations for future research and practice are offered." -- Publisher's description.

Summary: "Based on current theory and practice, this book discusses the relationship between adult dyslexia and success. Personal stories from dyslexia adults provide a basis on which the reader can relate to challenges and solutions, and a range of strategies are presented to enable people with dyslexia to become successful"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "An exploration of the key issues impacting the mental health of university students, and what can be done with regards to support and improvement. This book will appeal to mental health professionals, GPs, support workers and counsellors, as well as parents, academic staff, and students"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Psychiatry is a branch of medicine. Yet it has always been different from every other specialty. Even today, some physicians remain skeptical of our credentials--unless they or their family members have required our services. The reason is that almost everyone is afraid of mental illness. This has led to problems with stigma, as well as disbelief in the reality of mental disorders"-- Provided by publisher.

"This volume examines the state of psychiatric genetics and charts a path forward for further discovery and translation"

Summary: "Most research and couple therapy modalities tend to be normed on white European American couples and fail to include research on Black couples. This volume fills a void in the theory, research, and practice of couples therapy where clinicians have historically not been specifically trained to provide culturally responsive care when addressing the unique experiences and needs of Black couples. It aims to provide students, researchers, and allied mental health professionals with greater awareness, knowledge, and competency in working with Black couples. It assists therapists in developing a working alliance with Black couples and places an emphasis on cultivating environments that are instrumental to decreasing relationship distress and disconnection. Black Couples Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the research and theory behind race and identity as well as romantic coupling, illustrated by examples of practice"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Imagine that you are a newly licensed clinician joining a group practice in psychedelic therapy. In your first few weeks, you work with participants who have vastly different experiences: One participant expresses mystical insights, another spends the day shaking and trembling, a third makes peace with a deceased father, the fourth dives deep into grief and sobs for hours, and the last feels connected to their true self for the first time in their life but isn't sure what to do about it"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: This volume explores historical, literary, and ideological dimensions of the books of the Latter Prophets of the Hebrew Bible - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve - along with Daniel. The prophetic books comprise oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah spanning several centuries. Analysis of these texts sheds light on the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite and Judean communities in the shadow of the empires of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia.

Summary: "Clinical sport psychology is a rapidly growing field that brings together research and clinical interventions from both clinical psychology and sport and performance psychology. Complementary to sports medicine and clinical sport psychiatry, clinical sport psychology addresses the mental health needs and psychological well-being of athletes, coaches, and other members of the sport community. It offers scientifically informed conceptualizations of psychological distress as it manifests in sport settings, as well as empirically supported clinical interventions tailored to the needs of sport populations. This volume addresses the latest research findings regarding mental health among athletes and other sport professionals, including epidemiological research concerning depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and conduct and interpersonal problems. In addition, it explores the unique etiology of mental health problems among athletes, including psychological sequelae of injury and trauma, as well as concise practice guidelines for conceptualizing and treating psychological distress in sport populations. Strategies for thorough yet efficient psychological assessment of athletes, coaches, and other sport professionals are also provided. A compendium of relevant empirical research and clinical best practices for assessment and treatment, this handbook charts the course that clinical sport psychology has taken since its inception as a distinct clinical specialty and highlights future directions for this rapidly growing practice domain. It offers essential reading for psychologists and other mental health professionals who provide clinical services in sport and performance settings."-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "A clear and comprehensive review of contemporary psychodynamic theory and clinical practice for both novice and experienced therapists. Covering the key applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a range of presentations and guiding the reader through the psychodynamics of staff-client relationships and the development of reflective practice"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: A road map for dismantling the fear and shame that keep you from living a free and authentic life. In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple demands and responsibilities keeps them busy, but not healed. As a survivor of sexual assault, racism, and evacuation from a civil war in Liberia, Dr. Thema Bryant knows intimately the work involved in healing. Having made the journey herself, in addition to guiding others as a clinical psychologist and ordained minister, Dr. Thema shows you how to reconnect with your authentic self and reclaim your time, your voice, your life. Signs of disconnection from self can take many forms, including people-pleasing, depression, anxiety, and resentment. Healing starts with recognizing and expressing emotions in an honest way and reconnecting with the neglected parts of yourself, but it can't be done in a vacuum. Dr. Thema gives you the tools to meaningfully connect with your larger community, even if you face racism and sexism, heartbreak, grief, and trauma. Rather than shrinking in the face of life's difficulties, you will discover in Homecoming the therapeutic approaches and spiritual practices to live a more expansive life characterized by empowerment, healthier relationships, gratitude, and a deeper sense of purpose.

The solution focused brief therapy diamond : a new approach to SFBT that will empower both practitioner and client to achieve the best outcomes / Elliott E. Connie and Adam S. Froerer.

Summary: "Do you have a keen sense of direction, a love of puzzles, the ability to assemble furniture without crying? You are likely a visual thinker. With her genius for demystifying science, Temple Grandin takes us inside the brains of these thinkers, who constitute a far greater proportion of the population than previously believed, from the photorealistic "object visualizers" like Grandin herself, with their intuitive knack for design and problem solving, to the abstract, mathematically inclined "visual spatial" thinkers. She makes us understand how a world increasingly geared to the verbal tends to sideline visual thinkers, and she proposes new approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with them. In a highly competitive world, this important book helps us see, we need every mind on board."-- Back cover.

Summary: Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. Here, the author offers an examination of why this is happening - and how to get our attention back. Like so many of us, the author was finding it much harder to focus than he used to. He found that a life of constantly switching from device to device, from tab to tab, is diminishing and depressing. He tried all sorts of self-help solutions - even abandoning his phone for three months - but in the long-term, nothing seemed to work. So he went on an epic journey across the world to interview the leading experts on human attention and to study their scientific findings - and he learned that everything we think we know about this crisis is wrong. In the U.S., teenagers now focus on a task for only sixty-five seconds on average, and office workers manage only three minutes. We think this inability to focus is a personal flaw, an individual failure to exert enough willpower over our devices. The truth is even more disturbing: our focus has been stolen by powerful external forces, and the science shows that these forces have been ramping up for decades, leaving us uniquely vulnerable - particularly when social media arrived - to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit. These forces have been so successful that our collapse in attention is behind many of the wider problems society faces. In this book, the author embarks on a thrilling journey, taking readers from veterinarians who diagnose dogs with ADHD, to Silicon Valley dissidents who exposed social media companies' furtive attempts to hack our focus; from a favela in Rio where everyone lost their attention in a particularly catastrophic way, to an office in New Zealand that discovered a remarkable technique to restore their workers' attention. In this urgent, deeply researched book, the author shows readers that if we understand the twelve true causes of this crisis - from the collapse of sustained reading to the disruption of boredom to rising pollution - we, as individuals and as a society, can finally begin to solve it by staging an "attention rebellion." Finally, we have a way to get our focus back. -- Adapted from publisher's description.

Summary: ""I'm tired of feeling stressed out every day." "I can't stand having so little impact, despite caring so much and working so hard." "I just don't have anything left to give." Over years of developing and teaching their renowned Mindful Self-Compassion program, Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer have found MSC to be uniquely helpful for people struggling with the soul-draining depletion of burnout, from health professionals, teachers, and caregivers, to shift workers and entrepreneurs. Each chapter in this engaging book offers an empathic story of someone stretched to their limits and an easily digestible bite of self-compassion, culminating in a simple anti-burnout tool based on MSC practices. Readers learn quick and powerful ways to recharge their batteries, de-stress, and, above all, be kind to themselves--so they can be there for others. "-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "A psychologist's guide to finding your most fulfilling job yet When we're unhappy in our jobs, we often attribute our frustration to a bad manager, boring tasks, and stressful workloads. But our dissatisfaction at work usually stems from a deeper psychological need that's not being met at work, like not getting the recognition you deserve. In Job Therapy, Dr. Tessa West helps you figure out the real reason you're unhappy and shows you how to find a new position in which you'll thrive." -- provider by the publisher

The realm of our plague -- The realm of our health -- The realm of our Earth -- The realm of our origins -- The realm of our kin -- The realm of our republic -- The realm of our faith -- The realm of our crisis -- The realm of our industry -- The realm of our meaning.

Foreword by Rev. Eugene Cho -- Author’s note -- Our journey toward true emancipation -- Learning our lessons: Education -- An inequitable prescription: Healthcare -- Liberty and justice for some?: The justice system -- The black market: The marketplace -- The code of silence: The military -- Land of broken promises: Property ownership -- Appreciation versus appropriation: Entertainment -- Shut up and dribble: Sports -- One body, one spirit, one hope: The church -- Prayer of lament -- Prayer of reimagination -- Epilogue -- Afterword by Dr. Anita Phillips.

"America is at a once-in-a-generation turning point around work: unprecedented numbers are quitting their jobs, rethinking their routines, breaking away from stifling expectations. The most suffocating iron cage of all is the idea that each of us must follow a linear career--lock into a dream early, always climb higher, never stop until you reach the top. Few ideas have squandered more human potential. Employing his signature, immersive approach, Bruce Feiler is known for taking complex challenges and converting them into actionable steps that can help each of us live with more fulfillment and joy. From thousands of hours of interviews, Feiler has distilled a powerful new vision of work: The people who are happiest don't chase someone else's dreams; they chase their own. Freed from outdated scripts, they identify what brings them meaning and write their own story of success. From a master storyteller who's helped millions transform their lives for better, The Search arrives as the world reimagines the basic assumptions of work and offers a timely, urgent playbook for each of us to get the happiness we seek, the meaning we crave, and the success we deserve" -- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "A highly anticipated, rediscovered collection from Viktor Frankl, published for the first time in the United States, exploring freedom, responsibility, and how we can draw meaning from the temporary nature of our lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Do you have trouble sitting still, staying patient, or maintaining concentration? You might be surprised to learn that these traits, commonly associated with ADHD, were once crucial evolutionary advantages, potentially shaping our species' survival. In Unlocking the ADHD Advantage, Dr. Anders Hansen, a bestselling author and psychiatrist, delves into the role these traits may have played in our ancestors' ability to thrive and how these traits can powerful tools in modern life."-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This book is a sex-positive guide to working with sex workers. It dismantles outdated research surrounding sex workers, the sex-work hierarchy, how to move past personal biases, and how to provide all-around better clinical care"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "With practical, immediate ways to establish a mindful connection with our bodies, The Vagus Nerve Reset helps us tap into our body's innate capacity to process and return to a state of safety, transforming the way we respond to every kind of challenge in life. Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat -- which triggers a change in your vagus nerve (a cranial nerve that runs from your brain to your abdomen). In The Vagus Nerve Reset, somatic therapist Anna Ferguson offers easy tools and exercises, grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help train your nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors. By tuning in to your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system to achieve greater resilience, improved sleep and digestion, relief from anxiety, and healing from past traumas." -- Amazon.com

Summary: "A clinician's guidebook for treating developmental trauma with NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) to help clients overcome complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), recover from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and map post-traumatic growth"-- Provided by publisher.

What is hermeneutics? -- The suffering stranger and the hermeneutics of trust -- Sandor Ferenczi : the analyst of last resort and the hermeneutics of trauma -- Frieda Fromm-Reichmann : incommunicable loneliness -- D.W. Winnicott : humanitarian without sentimentality -- Heinz Kohut : glimpsing the hidden suffering -- Bernard Brandchaft : liberating the incarcerated spirit.

User friendly, concise, and thorough, Bradley Erford’s 40 Techniques Every Counselor Should Know gives students a succinct look at the theoretical basis underlying each of 40 counseling techniques, and the common variations that can be used to ensure their successful implementation. The book identifies techniques from diverse theoretical approaches, including: Brief Counseling; Adlerian or Psychodynamic, Gestalt; Mindfulness; humanistic-phenomenological; Social Learning; Cognitive; Behavioral; and Cognitive-behavioral. Transcripts and descriptions show step-by-step how to implement the techniques, outcome research on each technique helps in determining which techniques are best for use with various populations, and multicultural implications help readers learn more about applying each technique and approach to counseling clients from diverse cultures. Added to this new edition are: new chapters on Journaling, Miller and Rollnick’s motivational interviewing, self-disclosure, empathic confrontation, and strength bombardment; new sections on mindfulness-based procedures and humanistic-phenomenological approach to counseling; a number of new, edited, or expanded transcripts; and; thorough updating of sources throughout.

About the authors -- Guest contributors -- Preface -- Boundary issues in perspective -- Sexual dual relationships -- The client's perspective -- Multicultural and social justice perspectives on boundaries -- Issues in counselor education -- Issues in supervision and consultation -- Education and training of group counselors -- Group counseling and couples and family counseling -- Boundary issues in school counseling -- Focus on specialty areas : disaster mental health, private practice -- Focus on specialty areas : rural practice, counseling in the -- Military, working with clients with end-of-life concerns, in-home service provision, and working in forensic settings -- Key themes, questions, and decision making -- References -- Index.

Summary: This is the best introductory book you will find on the Enneagram. Wagner's guide is a clear and concise introduction to the Enneagram, useful for personal exploration and as a teaching ID for workshop presenters and counselors.

Summary: "The Christian church of the early centuries spread throughout much of Asia, Africa and Europe, spoke many languages, was situated within diverse cultural settings, and had varied worship practices; yet it maintained a vital unity on core teachings at the heart of the Christian faith. Author Donald Fairbairn helps readers understand both the variety and unity of the Church in this pivotal era by highlighting Christian communities outside the Roman Empire, as far afield as Persia and India, alongside those within it [and] identifying key events by their global, not merely Western, significance and taking into account early Christian interactions with other religions, particuarly Islam."--Back cover

Summary: This book is an accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theology. Philosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this accessible primer, An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology, authors Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang first explain the scope, relevance, and value of philosophical theology and then applies its conceptual tools to examine each of the core Christian doctrines: Revelation and Scripture; The Trinity; The Incarnation; Redemption and the atonement; Resurrection and life after death. The final chapter briefly addresses some additional theological issues including petitionary prayer, eschatology, and original sin. Designed for beginning students and non-specialists this guide provides the ideal entry point for not only understanding what philosophical theology is but also for how it can provide valuable insights for how we think about the core doctrines of the Christian faith. - Publisher.

Summary: "This book shows therapists how they can impact their communities by engaging fellow citizens in addressing broad-based health and social problems"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This book's purpose is to promote a personalized psychodynamic therapy built on general psychodynamic knowledge and technique, free of jargon, and tailored to the needs of specific individuals. Personalized psychotherapy requires a deeper look under the hood of psychodynamic therapy; we discuss customizing techniques based on a therapeutic strategy for each individual patient that relies on an assessment of their core psychodynamic problem and strengths and weaknesses. We use over forty clinical examples of individuals in treatment in the book, with a wide variety of age, gender, race, culture and sexual preferences"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: This definitive handbook is now in an extensively revised third edition with many all-new chapters and new topics. Leading authorities present cutting-edge knowledge about how and why people try to regulate their emotions, the consequences of different regulatory strategies, and interventions to enhance this key area of functioning. The biological, cognitive, developmental, and social bases of emotion regulation are explored. The volume identifies critical implications of emotion regulation for mental and physical health, psychopathology, educational achievement, prosocial behavior, and other domains. Clinical and nonclinical interventions are critically reviewed and state-of-the-art measurement approaches described. New to This Edition *Broader coverage to bring readers up to speed on the ever-growing literature--features 71 concise chapters, compared to 36 in the prior edition. *Reflects a decade of continuing, rapid advances in theory and research methods. *New sections on emotion regulation in groups and collectives, specific emotion regulation processes, nonclinical interventions, and emotion regulation across disciplines. *Increased attention to the role of emotion regulation in culture, and broader societal issues.

Summary: "A Spiritual Renaissance of Psychological Science has arrived: an explosion of rigorously derived, foundationally new models of human experience. In sum, the vision of psychological science in the Second Edition of the OUP Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality advances psychological research beyond twentieth century radical materialism and mechanism, to inform the rapidly evolving spiritually oriented global Zeitgeist that surrounds academia. In the First Edition of the OUP Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality leading researchers asserted a foundational new paradigm of spirituality and psychology, based upon an ontology that holds consciousness as primary, termed post-materialism. The most recent decade has spawned scholarly societies such as Academy for the Advancement of Post-Material Science and Open Sciences catalysing energetic collaboration, inquiry and discovery; engaging scientists to expand our understanding of the inherent spiritual nature of humanity and revolutionize our understanding of the human psyche. Studies reported in this volume, in design, data analysis and interpretation reveal a scientific migration from the conceiving of the "hermetic human," quite reflective of anthropocentric solipsism (as in 20th Century psychology), to a view of the "open-system human," ontologically existing as part of a surrounding field of consciousness, information, love and intention. Reported MRI studies in this volume explore consciousness not as epiphenomenal of the brain, nor as secondary to the foundational material brain, but as existing both independently and as existent broadly in and through mind, brain, human biology and all life. Some of the scholars in this volume show a radical shift for science in acknowledging a central "Source of consciousness," understood as a Higher Power, G-d, a generative intelligence in the universe. Known by many names to the world religious, wisdom and cultural traditions, here scientists observe a site line once found exclusively through religion through the lens of science. Post-materialism reorients clinical conceptualization, the goals and method of psychotherapy. In the Second Edition, several clinical scientists take spiritual awareness as core to mental health, whole person development and human biology. Psychological healing is part and parcel of spiritual growth and expanding human awareness. Absent in this volume is the vestige of monolithic pathologizing of transcendent perception and of suffering per se. Through this new lens, humans suffer when we limit our awareness, shut down perception of our connection with the fullness of existence. Naturally then we feel isolated, disempowered and the existential emptiness of being narrowly self-focused and generally self-serving. Depression and narcissism derive from our inherent telos to become more then a closed system, hermetic humans, from our starving to join the broader family of life. A form of depression, developmental depression, ignites and invites expansion of awareness. Treatment then moves from the narrow directive of mitigating symptoms and regaining functionality, to an opportunity for profound awakening to an alignment with the field of life. In a quest for augmenting spiritual awareness, clinical psychology moves from the post-industrial aim of "fix-it back to baseline" to a spiritual foundation for renewal. Now over two decades into the 21st century human psyche is seen as continuous with broader conscious field in and through nature, such that scientists meet here across so-called sub-disciplines of physics, biology, medicine and history. Science holds a mirror to longstanding spiritual truths held in religion and wisdom traditions"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy in which great emphasis is placed on how attitudes are at the root of emotional problems and their solution. The first edition of Reason to Change was written as a one-of-a-kind workbook teaching the practical skills of REBT. In this updated edition, Windy Dryden teaches, in a very specific way, the skills needed to use this therapeutic approach in practice in a thorough and accessible way. Each skill is explained in detail, and examples are given of how each skill can be put into practice. These skills include: developing a problem list and setting goals choosing a target problem and assessing a specific example questioning attitudes dealing with your doubts, reservations and objections taking action. By using these skills in an active way, it can be possible to overcome emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, hurt, unhealthy anger, unhealthy jealousy and unhealthy envy. This book can be used by people on their own, and by those who are consulting an REBT therapist. It will also be of interest to therapists and counsellors"-- Provided by publisher.

This flexible, evidence-based manual offers counselors a gentle, compassionate approach to help people with trauma, addiction, or both explore their past. Creating Change guides clients to understand how trauma and addiction arose over time, grieve losses and regrets, create a new perspective on their life story, and take pride in their survival. The manual has 23 topics that can be implemented in any order with individuals or groups. Topics include Relationship Patterns, Break the Silence, Deepen Your Story, Darkness and Light, Emotions and Healing, and Influences: Family, Community, Culture. Creating Change can be implemented with any other treatment, including the author’s present-focused model, Seeking Safety. The book has a convenient large-size format and includes 70 reproducible handouts, many of which can be downloaded and printed at the companion website.

Summary: "Relieve anxiety, fear, and worry for good! Fully revised and based in the latest research, this second edition of Coping with Anxiety includes the latest DSM updates and provides immediate, user-friendly, and effective strategies to stop anxiety at its source,"--Amazon.com.

Summary: "This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers practices and principles for becoming a successful writer"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Cultural Christians in the Early Church considers the challenge of culture to the earliest converts to Christianity, as they struggled to live on mission in the Greco-Roman cultural milieu of the Roman Empire, and argues that cultural Christians were the rule, rather than the exception, in the early church"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: The Bible is full of monsters: giants, vengeful spirits, and more. If you read closely, you'll see these monsters aren't God's opponents-- they are God's entourage. When we examine these strange creatures for what they are, we see how they validate the human experience, living in a world that is unpredictable, unjust, and at times monstrous.

Summary: How do we account for the explosion of demonic activity in the New Testament? Archie T. Wright's work traces the development of the concept of evil spirits from the Hebrew Bible through postbiblical Jewish literature. Wright is concerned with the reception history of Genesis 6:1-4 (the source of the "Watchers" traditions) in early Enochic and Philonic Judaism during the Second Temple Period. He suggests that the nonspecificity inherent in the biblical text of Genesis 6:1-4 opened the basis for the later emergence of an etiology of evil spirits as Jewish authors engaged with the text. As a result, Genesis 6:1-4 played an important part in the development of demonology in Second Temple Judaism. Chapters examine 1 Enoch 1-36 (the Book of the Watchers) and the reception of the Watchers tradition in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Philo of Alexandria and draw conclusions about the background of the New Testament conceptions of demons and demon possession. (Publisher).

Summary: "While offering a close analysis of the biblical literature by and about prophets, this volume also incorporates relevant evidence from other ancient Near Eastern cultures and contexts." -- Back cover.

Summary: As the Asian context is the cradle of many of the world's religions, the New Testament writings should be interpreted and reinterpreted by accepting their pluriform religious and ideological aspects. Moreover, the existence of multiple Christian denominations demands a doctrinally and conceptually balanced interpretation of the Scriptures. This book will demonstrate inclusive biblical claims within multireligious and multidenominational contexts.

Summary: "This volume provides a new commentary on the Letters of John, demonstrating how a biblical author uses contemporary rhetoric to persuade his audience to believe and behave as he deems advantageous. It explores Johannine literature, rhetorical analysis, the social world of early Christianity, and hermeneutics"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Israel: A Christian Grammar proposes and defends the theses that the church and the synagogue together constitute Israel; that each is irrevocably promised intimacy with the same God; and that the synagogue should be understood by the church to be more intimate with that God than she is herself"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: The History of Apologetics follows the great apologists in the history of the church to understand how they approached the task of apologetics in their own cultural and theological context. Each chapter looks at the life of a well-known apologist from history, unpacks their methodology, and details how they approached the task of defending the faith. By better understanding how apologetics has been done, readers will be better able to grasp the contextualized nature of apologetics and apply those insights to today's context.

Summary: "Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness provides therapists, pastors, and counseling students with a comprehensive, current, and Christian framework for treating sexual addiction and problematic sexual behavior"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: One of the most influential works in the debate over the concept and definitions of liturgical theology, Context and Text by Monsignor Kevin W. Irwin is now available in a completely rewritten, new edition. In light of the historical, theological, and pastoral mandates of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Context and Text is both a proposal for and an example of an investigation of the church's liturgical praxis from a liturgical-theological perspective. This second edition, which includes an expanded introduction, covers : new liturgical and ecclesial contexts resulting from newly promulgated liturgies ; further research in method for liturgical studies ; consideration for changes in the cultural contexts in which people celebrate the liturgy. Besides brand-new chapters on time and sacramentality, and additions to the chapter on the arts, this edition also considers the ongoing ‘texts and contexts’ of the liturgy as always a new event in the life and ongoing discussion of liturgical theology within Christianity.

The foundations of Zionism -- Culture war, world war, and the many types of Zionism -- Zionism in the mandate period -- Zionism in the state of Israel -- Christian Zionism -- Anti-Zionism -- Future directions -- Epilogue: Zionism and Christians in Israel/Palestine.

Summary: 'The second edition ... provides all of the tools necessary for trained mental health providers to implement this first-line PTSD treatment with their patients. This model is individualized to address the needs of a variety of trauma survivors. Leaders in clinical practice, training, and research in the field of PTSD treatment, the authors have revised the Guide throughout to reflect the many advances in PTSD research that have occurred since the release of the first edition, including key adjustments to the underlying theory as well as additional evidence for modifications and individualization for more complex patient presentations and military populations. The Guide provides a concise but thorough description of the key components of the program, how to implement them, and when and how to consider adaptations."--Provided by publisher.

"An accessible introduction to the historical and theological developments between the Old and New Testament. Bridging the end of the Old Testament period and the beginning of the New Testament period, this book surveys the history and theological developments of four significant eras in Israel's post-exilic history: the Late Persian Era (465-331 BC), the Hellenistic Era (332-167 BC), the Hasmonean Era (167-63 BC), and the Roman Era (63-4 BC). In doing so, it does away with the notion that there were four hundred years of prophetic silence before Jesus. Bridging the Testaments outlines the political and social developments of these four periods, with particular focus on their impact upon Judeans and Samarians. Using a wide range of biblical and extra-biblical sources, George Athas reconstructs what can be known about the history of Judah and Samaria in these eras, providing the framework for understanding the history of God's covenant people, and the theological developments that occurred at the end of the Old Testament period, leading into the New Testament. In doing so, Athas shows that the notion of a supposed period of four hundred years of prophetic silence is not supported by the biblical or historical evidence. Finally, an epilogue sketches the historical and theological situation prevailing at the death of Herod in 4 BC, providing important context for the New Testament writings.In this way, the book bridges the Old and New Testaments by providing a historical and theological understanding of thefive centuries leading up to the birth of Jesus, tracking a biblical theology through them, and abolishing the notion of a four-century prophetic silence"--

Seeking to situate their study of the Apostle in proper perspective, Longenecker and Still first look at Paul's life before and after his encounter with the risen Christ en route to Damascus, then examine each of Paul's letters individually, and finally synthesize the Pauline writings to highlight the main strands of Paul's theologizing-all the while keeping in mind the particular context of first-century Christianity. Filled with images, maps, charts, and questions for further study and discussion, Thinking through Paul is both engaging and easy-to-follow, making it the perfect choice for classrooms and for interested readers.

"This book offers a defense of the classical doctrine of sin in dialogue with the natural sciences, helping readers to winsomely engage with a range of controversial debates surrounding human origins, the fall, and original sin"-- Provided by publisher.

"Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness provides therapists, pastors, and counseling students with a comprehensive, current, and Christian framework for treating sexual addiction and problematic sexual behavior"-- Provided by publisher.

"Ryan P. Burge gives readers a nuanced, accurage, and meaningful look at the growing number of Americans who say they have no religious affiliation. He explains how this rise happened, who the nones are, and what they mean for American religion's fugure." --page 4 of cover.

One of the most influential works in the debate over the concept and definitions of liturgical theology, Context and Text by Monsignor Kevin W. Irwin is now available in a completely rewritten, new edition. In light of the historical, theological, and pastoral mandates of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Context and Text is both a proposal for and an example of an investigation of the church's liturgical praxis from a liturgical-theological perspective.

Fifty-five years have passed since the cover of Time magazine proclaimed the death of God and while participation in mainstream religion has indeed plummeted, Americans have never been more spiritually busy. While rejecting traditional worship in unprecedented numbers, today's Americans are embracing a kaleidoscopic panoply of spiritual traditions, rituals, and subcultures--from astrology and witchcraft to SoulCycle and the alt-right. As the Internet makes it ever-easier to find new "tribes," and consumer capitalism forever threatens to turn spirituality into a lifestyle brand, remarkably modern American religious culture is undergoing a revival comparable with the Great Awakenings of centuries past. Faith is experiencing not a decline but a Renaissance. Disillusioned with organized religion and political establishments alike, more and more Americans are seeking out spiritual paths driven by intuition, not institutions. In Strange Rites, religious scholar and commentator Tara Isabella Burton visits with the techno-utopians of Silicon Valley, Satanists and polyamorous communities, witches from Bushwick, wellness junkies and social justice activists and devotees of Jordan Peterson, proving Americans are not abandoning religion but remixing it. In search of the deep and the real, they are finding meaning, purpose, ritual, and communities in ever-newer, ever-stranger ways. -- Back cover

"Rehabilitation, and the management of chronic health conditions, requires patients to be pro-active and engaged in their health care. This need for active partnership between patients and rehabilitation professionals takes place in an evolving health care environment. Specifically, this calls for patient-centered care with a greater focus on patient satisfaction and improved outcomes. Clinicians need strategies and tools to build trusting therapeutic alliance, support goal-setting, and promote behavior change that engages patients as partners in care and make patient-centered care a reality"-- Provided by publisher.

Race, Racism, and the Biblical Narratives is a critical essay from Stony the Road We Trod: African American Biblical Interpretation written by the project's editor, Cain Hope Felder, now in a concise stand-alone book. In this important work, Felder clarifies the profound differences in racial attitudes in the biblical world and now. The book reveals the processes at work in both the New and Old Testaments that reflect ancient ambiguity about what we call race. Felder uncovers misuses of the biblical text (such as the so-called curse of Ham) in subsequent interpretation and shows how the Bible has been used to trivialize African contributions and demean and enslave Black people. Race, Racism, and the Biblical Narratives challenges scholars and church people alike to a deeper and more honest engagement with the biblical text.

Bestselling author and biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz presents the first book to combine the ancient Western practice of lectio divina (sacred reading) with the lesser-known Eastern Orthodox tradition of visio divina (sacred seeing). Binz offers a life-changing way to pray through twenty gospel readings paired with beautiful, never-before-published contemporary icons. St. Benedict urged his followers to listen to God's Word "with the ear of the heart." Eastern Orthodox spiritual writers focused on gazing at icons, as St. Paul said, with "the eyes of the heart." Popular speaker and retreat leader Stephen J. Binz draws on the richness of both traditions by combining lectio and visio divina. Contemplation is more difficult than ever during this digital age and Binz offers a proven and profound way to cut through the noise and pray the gospels. He walks you through six steps: reading, seeing, meditating, praying, contemplating, and acting.

Our culture is sex-crazed. That is no secret. But our culture is also deeply confused about sex and sexual ethics, often sending conflicting messages--at times promoting an "anything goes" attitude while at other times seeking to impose limits on sexual behavior. Unfortunately, Christians seem equally confused, and the church has tended to respond with simplistic answers. The reason for this confusion is that the meaning of sex has been largely lost. Dennis Hollinger argues that there is indeed an inherent, God-given meaning to sex. This meaning provides a framework for a biblical sexual ethic that adequately addresses contemporary moral issues. Written primarily as a textbook for Christian college and seminary courses in ethics and human sexuality, The Meaning of Sex provides a good balance between theological reflection and engaging discussion of the practical issues Christians (especially students) are facing. Part 1 lays the groundwork, discussing ethical theories and the competing worldviews that shape various approaches to sexual morality. The Christian worldview of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation is then applied to sex, followed by an exploration of the God-designed purposes for sex. Part 2 delves into critical issues: premarital sex, sex within marriage, homosexuality, reproductive technologies, and faithful living in a sex-obsessed world. - Publisher.

A recent Pew Forum survey revealed the startling statistic that 69% of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. For the majority of Catholics today, the Eucharist is merely a symbol of Christ, and the Mass is merely a collectivity of like-minded individuals gathering to remember his life. This indicates a spiritual disaster, for the Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." In response to this crisis, Bishop Robert Barron, then the Chair of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, began working with his brother bishops on a solution. From these conversations, the National Eucharistic Revival was born. This Is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival is designed to accompany that revival. In this brief but illuminating text, Bishop Barron offers a threefold analysis of the Eucharist as sacred meal, sacrifice, and Real Presence, helping readers to understand the sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood more thoroughly so that they might fall in love with him more completely--Publisher.

Eternal torment. A lake of fire. Wailing and gnashing of teeth. Many of us have sat through enough sermons to know what awaits us if we slip up. These dark visions of the afterlife seem a bit sadistic. Is there any hope within the Christian faith if this is the God of Love we serve?

In this lively debut, Derek Ryan Kubilus makes the case for universal salvation. Kubilus shows how our ideas about hell have been distorted by mistranslation of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures. Armed with proof-texts, those in power have used threats of eternal damnation as an instrument of control. Arguing that such torture is contrary to God’s nature, Kubilus offers an alternative understanding of hell—a temporary and holy rehabilitation, reconciling all creation in Christ.

Many art historians and scholars have described the sublime icon of the Holy Trinity by St Andrei Rublev, but nothing equals this detailed and comprehensive theological explanation by Benedectine monk Gabriel Bunge. In this inspired and utterly sober work, Fr Gabriel aims to make the icon's timeless message accessible to the contemporary praying believer.

Beyond Self-Care for Helping Professionals is an innovative guide to professional self-care focused not just on avoiding the consequences of failing to take care of oneself, but on optimal health and positive psychology. This new volume builds upon the Expressive Therapies Continuum to introduce the Life Enrichment Model, a strengths-based model that encourages mindful participation in a broad array of enriching experiences. By enabling therapists and other Helping Professionals to develop a rich emotional, intellectual, and creative foundation to their lives and clinical practices, this guide sets a new standard for self-care in the helping professions. -- Preliminary page.

Practicing What You Preach: Self-Care for Helping Professionals assists readers in recovering from the strains and demands of working within the helping professions, not through reminders to take a break or a deep breath, but through the recognition that self-care requires a constant commitment to addressing larger and more complex issues that can lead to exhaustion, depression, and burnout.

The book reviews the nature and manifestations of acute and chronic compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and related issues, examining the origins of these difficulties. It explains why traditional, short-term ideas of self-care usually don't work very well, for very long, and why it's so challenging to begin and maintain healthy habits. The text helps readers recognize and confront complex issues-- dysfunctional organizational climates, neglectful or abusive supervisors, overloaded schedules, unresolved personal issues, interpersonal conflicts, and unhealthy lifestyles--and then move toward productive, healthy, long-term resolutions.

"An update to the first edition, the author examines the literature from neurobiology, social psychology, and folk psychology in order to explain how therapists suffer from an excess of empathy for their clients, and then they present strategies for dealing with burnout and stress"-- Provided by publisher

The second edition of Qualitative Research responds to the growing need in Doctor of Ministry programs for a textbook that guides students in Participatory Action Research, prospectus, and dissertation that reflect the recent trends in the discipline of practical theology. The Standards of Accreditation for the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools states, "The Doctor of Ministry is an advanced, professionally oriented degree that prepares people more deeply for religious leadership in congregations and other settings." Standard 5.3 states, "The Doctor of Ministry degree has clearly articulated student learning outcomes that are consistent with the school's mission and resources and address the following four areas: (a) advanced theological integration that helps graduates effectively engage their cultural context with theological acumen and critical thinking; (b) in-depth contextual competency that gives graduates the ability to identify, frame, and respond to crucial ministry issues; (c) leadership capacity that equips graduates to enhance their effectiveness as ministry leaders in their chosen settings; and (d) personal and spiritual maturity that enables graduates to reinvigorate and deepen their vocational calling." In accordance with the standards, Qualitative Research guides students through appropriate research methods to satisfy the objectives of the degree in order to enhance ministerial leadership for the transformation of communities of practice. --Back cover.

"Memory is far more than a record of the past. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world's top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from recalling faces and names, to learning, decision-making, trauma and healing. A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember, pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath radically reframes the way we think about the everyday act of remembering. Combining accessible language with cutting-edge research, he reveals the surprising ways our brains record the past and how we use that information to understand who we are in the present, and to imagine and plan for the future. Memory, Dr. Ranganath shows, is a highly transformative force that shapes how we experience the world in often invisible and sometimes destructive ways. Knowing this can help us with daily remembering tasks, like finding our keys, and with the challenge of memory loss as we age. What's more, when we work with the brain's ability to learn and reinterpret past events, we can heal trauma, shed our biases, learn faster, and grow in self-awareness. Including fascinating studies and examples from pop culture, and drawing on Ranganath's life as a scientist, father, and child of immigrants, Why We Remember is a captivating read that unveils the hidden role memory plays throughout our lives. When we understand its power-- and its quirks--we can cut through the clutter and remember the things we want to remember. We can make freer choices and plan a happier future"-- Provided by publisher.

"Languishing--the state of mental weariness that erodes our self-esteem, motivation, and sense of meaning--can be easy to brush off as the new normal, especially since indifference is one of its symptoms. It is not a synonym for depression and its attendant state of prolonged sadness. Languishers are more likely to feel out of control of their lives, uncertain about what they want from the future, and paralyzed when faced with decisions. Left unchecked, languishing not only impedes our daily functioning but is a gateway to serious mental illness and early mortality. Emory University sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career studying the causes and costs of languishing--the neglected middle child of mental health. Now Keyes has written the first definitive book on the subject, examining the ripple effect of languishing on our lives before deftly diagnosing the larger forces behind its rise: the false promises of the self-help industrial complex, a global moment of intense fear and loss, and a failing healthcare system focused on treating rather than preventing illness. Ultimately, Keyes presents a counterintuitive approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning well: taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and personal growth." --publisher's website