A million-copy bestseller by the twentieth century's greatest neurologist.

This book is based on insights, understandings and knowledge derived from the first-hand experience of voice hearers, and from mental health practice and research. It describes a myriad of therapeutic and creative approaches and strategies that people find helpful in relating to voices.

A chilling and provocative scientific dissection of the psychopath's brain

Based on extensive research, 'The Tidal Model' charts the development of this model of care, outlining its theoretical basis and including clinical examples to show the benefits of encouraging the client's greater involvement in their treatment.

Offers an understanding of the theories that shape and define mental health policy and practice is essential for every mental health nurse. This book gives you the knowledge that you need to understand those complex and varying theories, concepts and approaches.

Learn what prominent theorists say about bonding, attachment, separation and stranger anxiety, and the best practices for infant care. This introductory guide makes it easy to learn about John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Magda Gerber, John Kennell, Marshall Klaus, and T. Berry Brazelton.

This new edition of Psychopathology and Therapeutic Approaches provides a clear comparative approach to key models of therapy for students of counselling, psychotherapy and mental health. Through case examples, it shows how treatment is affected by philosophy and theory, and examines contemporary evidence-based practice.

This text provides coverage of the uses and abuses of the therapeutic relationship in counselling, psychology, psychotherapy and related fields.

'At last - answers to a multitude of questions on the complexities of the therapeutic relationship. This is a gem of a book.' Carole Smith, Course Leader, BSc Counselling Studies, Huddersfield University

This study explores the powerful influence of therapeutic imperative in Anglo-American societies where nearly every sphere of life has become subject to a new emotional culture. It suggests that the cultural turn toward the realm of the emotions coincides with a radical redefinition of personhood.

Covering working with children from infancy to secondary school, this book is an essential resource for both trainees and practising therapists who wish to work in schools.

Do your relationships tend to follow the same destructive pattern? Do you feel trapped by your family's expectations? Does your life seem governed by jealousy or competitiveness or lack of confidence? This book shows that it is the way we were cared for in the first six years of life that has a crucial effect on who we are and how we behave.

The aim here is not to attempt any generalisations from individual, personal experience but rather to contribute the author's story to the meagre body of first-person data currently found in suicidology. A second purpose is to use the author's story to draw attention to some serious shortcomings in suicidology.

The detailed narratives reflect a width of practice, including both clinical and educational perspectives. Contributors drawn from practice around the world give an international perspective to a subject which is central to the growing maturity of occupational therapy.

Clay Jensen returns home to find a strange package with his name on it. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and first love - who committed suicide. Hannah's voice explains there are thirteen reasons why she killed herself and Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why.

'I cannot recommend it highly enough.' Caitlin Moran 'Brims with compassion and wit.' Cathy Rentzenbrink 'Absolutely blew me away.' Jo Brand 'Brilliant .

'This book can't give you a six-pack in seven days or the skin of a supermodel. But I can promise that if you make even a few of these adjustments, your eating life will alter for the better in ways that you can sustain.'

By all markers, Richard's life was a success: he was happily married, a great father, and lived a fulfilling life, professionally and personally. But the pressures of a highflying legal career, his increasing social commitments, and family illness all took their toll. As his life crumbled around him, Richard fought hard to get to grips with the mental illness taking over his life.

Explores the meaning of mental illness through the successive incarnations of the institution that defined it: the madhouse, designed to segregate its inmates from society; the lunatic asylum, which intended to restore the reason of sufferers by humane treatment; and the mental hospital, which reduced their conditions to diseases of the brain.

Packed with student-friendly advice and the necessary tools for a rewarding and fulfilling educational experience this book will enable students to excel in their personal and professional lives as they train for their careers as counsellors and within the helping professions.