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This exciting book by three pioneers in the field of cognitive science discusses important discoveries about how much babies and young children know and learn, and how much parents naturally teach them. It argues that evolution designed us both to teach and learn, and that the drive to learn is our most important instinct. It also reveals fascinating insights about our adult capacities and how even young children - as well as adults - use some of the same methods that allow scientists to learn so much about the world.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbookbroke new ground in self-help resources when it was released more than ten years ago, offering readers unprecedented access to the core skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Now fully revised and updated, this second edition continues to offer straightforward, step-by-step exercises that will bring coreDBT skills to thousands who need it.

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids - including those with ASD - have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun learning experiences.

Play is how children explore, discover, fail, succeed, socialize, and flourish. It is a fundamental element of the human condition. It's the key to giving schoolchildren skills they need to succeed. Expert organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Centers for Disease Control agree that play and physical activity are critical foundations of childhood, academics, and future skills - yet politicians are destroying play in childhood education.

Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" five-to-12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable - and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years' worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley's ongoing experiences with parents and kids.

In this book of essays, over forty successful writers in varied fields―poetry, science, the performing and visual arts, psychoanalysis, journalism, literature, and more―explore what drives them to write, and to work at their craft. In contributions arranged under three headings―"Models and Mentors," "Urges and Traumas," and "Evidence and Experiences"―each writer explores their personal understanding of writing as a psychological necessity. In varying ways, these candid, often emotional essays reveal a range of intimate, mysterious, and unpredictable purposes and motivations.

As a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), you work with a wide range of clients, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some of these clients may not be verbal at all on one end of the spectrum, while some may have very advanced language skills on the other. For these clients and their families, you need a flexible and adaptable therapeutic framework to ensure the best behavior outcomes. Drawn from relational frame theory (RFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help.

Say goodbye to boring study sessions with Dr. Rosenthal’s Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, and State Counseling Exams. Revolutionize your exam prep and have fun doing it with the help of Dr. Howard Rosenthal, EdD, an award-winning educator and professor emeritus of human services and addiction studies at St. Louis Community College. This study guide will transform your comprehensive exam journey into an engaging adventure that you'll actually enjoy!

Are you interested in learning more about cognitive behavior therapy and how it can help you or your clients overcome negative thoughts and behaviors? This audiobook bundle is the ultimate guide to cognitive behavior therapy, offering practical tips and techniques for improving mental health and well-being. In "Cognitive Behavior Therapy Basics," you'll discover the fundamental principles of CBT and how it can be applied to treat a range of mental health conditions. "CBT Basics and Beyond" provides a deeper dive into the advanced techniques and methodologies of CBT.

Schweres Schicksal und Traumata in der Familiengeschichte können über Generationen unbewusst auf uns wirken und die Ursache von Schwierigkeiten in unseren Beziehungen sein. Familienaufstellungen können diese Ursachen sichtbar machen und heilsame Lösungen ermöglichen. Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle, die belastende Gefühle und Probleme in ihrer Familie lösen möchten und verständliches Wissen zu Familienaufstellungen suchen, einer Methode, die immer mehr in das Bewusstsein der Menschen Eingang findet.

An intimate, surprising look at man's best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves. Years back, Melissa Holbrook Pierson brought home a border collie named Mercy, without a clue of how to get her to behave. Stunned after hiring a trainer whose immediate rapport with Mercy seemed magical, Pierson began delving into the techniques of positive reinforcement.

Applying insights from neuroscience to philosophical questions about the self, consciousness, and the healthy mind. Can we "see" or "find" consciousness in the brain? How can we create working definitions of consciousness and subjectivity, informed by what contemporary research and technology have taught us about how the brain works? How do neuronal processes in the brain relate to our experience of a personal identity? Where does the brain end and the mind begin?

Have you considered psychotherapy, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Even if you’ve already decided to give it a try, it can be hard to choose among the many types of therapeutic approaches. Luckily, celebrated professor and psychology expert Rebecca Shiner can help. In this insightful audio series, Professor Shiner provides an in-depth look at some of the most effective therapies available today.

É inegável que nosso intelecto, nossa mente científica, tem proporcionado grandes conquistas. Ao mesmo tempo, porém, é alarmante o crescente número de diagnósticos dos vários transtornos mentais—ansiedade, depressão, etc.—entre outros males que não só atingem o indivíduo, mas também a coletividade. Teria nosso lema moderno, "querer é poder", perdido sua eficácia?

O período da infância e adolescência são cenário de elementos, afetos e transformações que definem e influenciam a formação da subjetividade deste ser em elaboração. Para além disso, há todo o processo de socialização e educação que também exercerá pressão sobre gostos, inclinações, expectativas - seja daqueles ao redor sobre a criança ou adolescente, seja dele sobre si mesmo.

The Velveteen Principles was a surprise best seller and is now an audiobook release to celebrate the land of real values, real emotions, and real self with the help of a the beloved Velveteen Rabbit.