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    Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child and Adolescent Treatment

    Drama therapy is an emerging discipline gaining greater attention in the field of psychotherapy. This book provides an innovative survey of the many different drama therapy techniques within the field. Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child and Adolescent Treatment represents the current state of the field and will contain chapters on issues that are poignant in child and adolescent mental health.

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    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Trauma. Second edition

    This volume presents cutting-edge cognitive and behavioral applications for understanding and treating trauma-related problems in virtually any clinical setting. Leading scientist-practitioners succinctly review the “whys,” “whats,” and “hows” of their respective approaches. Encompassing individual, group, couple, and parent-child treatments, the volume goes beyond the traditionally identified diagnosis of PTSD to include strategies for addressing comorbid substance abuse, traumatic revictimization, complicated grief, acute stress disorder, and more.

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    Essential Skills in Family Therapy

    Readable and concise yet immensely informative, this bestselling text prepares students and new therapists to work confidently and effectively in real-world clinical practice with families. The authors offer wise and compassionate guidance on everything from intake and assessment to treatment planning, the nuts and bolts of specific interventions, the nuances of establishing therapeutic relationships, and how to troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck.”They help the novice clinician navigate typical dilemmas and concerns, and spell out the basics of therapist self-care.

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    Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorder. Second edition

    The second edition of this popular text is the thorough introduction to clinical practice that every SLP needs. A mix of working clinicians and academics combine research and practice to give readers a comprehensive guide to the entire clinical experience–one they’ll use both inside and outside the classroom. Completely revised throughout, this new edition covers a broad range of disorders and developmental levels and includes the latest on–
    • implementing clinical approaches in a variety of settings

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    Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: 18th Edition

    The world’s most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help medical professionals deliver the best care to their patients.This handy, compact guide was written by a team of clinicians for everyday use.

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    Neurogenetic Syndromes

    An essential pediatrics textbook and professional reference, this cutting-edge volume sheds new light on neurogenetic syndromes using a promising clinical perspective: examining behavioral and psychological phenotypes, with a strong focus on the influence of genetics.

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    Nursing Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    Nurses play a key role in high-quality health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)–and now this up-to-date textbook fully prepares them to provide patients with the best possible services across the lifespan.

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    Ordinary Families, Special Children. Third edition

    Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this popular clinical reference and text provides a multisystems perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. The volume examines how child, family, ecological, and sociocultural variables intertwine to shape the ways families respond to disability, and how professionals can promote coping, adaptation, and empowerment. Accessible and engaging, the book integrates theory and research with vignettes and firsthand reflections from family members.New in the Third edition…

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    Primer on Autistic Spectrum Disorders for Mental Health Practitioners

    One of a series, this presentation is designed for mental health professionals working with neuro- diverse clients. Also suitable for secondary and post-secondary educators. Only recently described, Autistic Spectrum Disorders are not yet well-understood. This presentation discusses a wide range of topics, from common misdiagnoses and myths about disorders, etiology, and statistics. Using a 6-part definition, common symptomology is described: Social/Communication, Attention/ Processing, Executive Functioning, Sensory Integration, Perseveration, and Behavioral.

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