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Originally published in 1931, Nursing Psychological Patients was 'a book written by a nurse for the purpose of increasing the interest of members of the nursing profession in psychological diseases, by pointing out that they require the nurses' serious attention and offer an important field for professional skill...'

Originally published in 1979, The Dynamic Psychology of Early Buddhism was a psychologist's attempt to understand what the Buddha meant by "dependent origination" (paticcasumapp¿da, sometimes translated as "causality").

First published in 1937, this title provided fascinating biographical information about Pavlov himself and is a clear and concise account of the theory of conditioned reflexes demanding no extensive knowledge of nervous physiology. One of the most cited psychologists of the twentieth century, his legacy lives on today in many forms.

A must-read action plan to reclaim your focus, direct your attention and save your mind in an era of endless distraction, featuring a 21-day kickstart guide to focus.

Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability is a major challenge not only for the kids, but also for their parents, families, teachers, tutors and therapists. And yet, dyslexia doesn't have to be a disadvantage for kids - if the right tools are available. Parenting Dyslexia fills this critical need, providing prescriptive advice and concrete tips to drive educational and personal growth without any associated stigma. An easy-to-use, comprehensive reference book for anyone caring for a dyslexic child to use at all stages of development, Parenting Dyslexia effectively anticipates and addresses the psychosocial and academic issues that dyslexic learners are likely to face at different stages, including:* Cultivating varied skills to balance out classic deficits* Developing effective self-esteem and academic habits to help overcome age-specific hurdles* Establishing individual and family practices to prevent a child's feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression* Survival tools to navigate the predictable challenges a dyslexic learner will likely encounter* Nurturing independence as well as a child's ability to ask for help and become a strong self-advocateThe book provides an accessible roadmap of how to:* Move through the major hurdles of dyslexia.* Reassure children that not only can they survive dyslexia, but they can thrive using sound psychosocial and academic practices.* Avoid typical pitfalls of a well-intentioned campaign to push a child to succeed that can lead to frustration and resistance.* Unite family members to be part of the family 'team' to supply special support for their dyslexic learner.* Create an atmosphere of fun and humor to help everybody maintain perspective during stressful moments.Dr. Rappaport is not only an authority on the subject, but she also happens to be dyslexic herself. From her unique vantage point, she provides a relatable, sympathetic, and optimistic voice of personal experience to this sensitive topic. Grounded in science but written in non-technical language, Parenting Dyslexia offers a wealth of tried-and-true methods for supporting dyslexic learners of all ages.

Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it makes you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better.This book supplies parents with simple, practical steps to manage not only their child's anxiety but their own. When helping children with anxiety, it is crucial that the child feels the parent knows what they need and is capable of providing it. When parents experience feelings of inadequacy, the child senses this and it adds to the sensation of chaos and panic. Thus, parent and child are both stuck, both feel no-one is coming to the rescue - which is where this book provides a lifeline.Parents will learn what is going on in their child's brain and body when anxiety strikes. This book is full of practical advice and delivers clear spoken scripts for parents to follow during vital conversations supporting their anxious child. It also sets out hundreds of practical dynamic strategies to restore the child's happiness and security, all based on real cases studies taken from personal therapeutic casework with hundreds of children in the years since Covid.This book offers advice, reassurance and a helping hand, with a wide range options designed to fit each family's specific requirements, replenish confidence and put the positivity and pleasure back into parenting.

This book introduces readers to the concepts of tweenhood and television tropes by providing historical and theoretical contexts and reviewing the history of television targeted to tweens. It will benefit children's media researchers, media and communication, cultural studies, adolescent and child development.

This book investigates the escalating strategic competition between China and the US in the Asia-Pacific region. It explores the dynamics of key regional secondary states caught in the middle, namely Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam, emphasizing their role as potential kingmakers in the shifting balance of power.

This book explores the complexities and nuances of reparations for victims and survivors of settler colonial violence.

This fully revised volume provides a rigorous assessment of the latest research relating to the disclosure of childhood sexual abuse, along with the practical and policy implications of the findings.

This fully revised volume provides a rigorous assessment of the latest research relating to the disclosure of childhood sexual abuse, along with the practical and policy implications of the findings.

This is the first research methods book on the application of using a co-production approach for physical activity for health research. The authors encourage ongoing innovation and advancement in co-production methodology, and by involving a wide range of stakeholders in research, it provides a bridge between academics and non-academics.

This handbook provides a comprehensive look into the emerging issues confronting ageing societies across the world. Drawing on scholarship from Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, it explores different dimensions of ageing, gender, health, environment, care, elder abuse, generational relationships, and grief.

This guidebook provides a comprehensive, holistic, and evidence-based account for improving the decision making of sports officials across different sports and levels.

This is the first research methods book on the application of using a co-production approach for physical activity for health research. The authors encourage ongoing innovation and advancement in co-production methodology, and by involving a wide range of stakeholders in research, it provides a bridge between academics and non-academics.

This book brings together diverse, international contributions from practitioners, researchers and clients within the field of art therapy to inform best practice when working with people with learning disabilities.