Get state-of-the-art answers to questions about the psychology of meditation, including: what is meditation, how does it work, and how can it best be researched? This unique book explores both traditional and Western approaches.

This volume explores the latest research on the assessment of the dark personality traits, including the dark triad of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, and more. With an internationally renowned group of contributors, it provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the personality traits currently being explored and the instruments used to measure these.

This practical book equips practitioners with evidence-based diagnostic and treatment tools to help people overcome lasting embitterment or posttraumatic embitterment disorder. An accompanying book for clients is also available.

The second edition of this popular volume has been revised and fully updated to show which empirically supported approaches to assessment, management, and treatment really help those at risk of suicidal behavior.

Learn about providing affirmative counseling when working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse clients. This is a comprehensive practical and evidence-based guide to this collaborative approach to mental health care that is guided by client-driven goals.

Help adults with intellectual disabilities improve their mental health and quality of life using this new, integrative approach to emotional development.

Using the latest research synthesis techniques, leading researchers describe the state of the art in various research fields, test and compare theories, and derive conclusions about the effectiveness of interventions.

Use this positive psychology program to learn how to use your strengths to build resilience so you can deal with different challenging phases in life. The 14 modules are clearly structured and full of resources and tips.

Expert advice on how to deal with long-lasting feelings of embitterment aft experiencing injustices, humiliation, and breaches of trust. Learn to reorientate to the future using the psychology of wisdom.

Researchers and practitioners interested in applying the dark triad in personnel work will find this book full of valuable information on how to undertake legally compliant processes and how to utilize the great potential these personality characteristics have in making decisions on aptitude.

Help clients to build resilience to deal with different challenging phases in life with this color-illustrated, evidence-based 14-module program that is informed by positive psychology and cognitive behavior therapy.

An accessible, compact volume to equip the busy practitioner with the latest information on the assessment and treatment of borderline personality disorder, with a particular focus on dialectical behavior therapy.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common and complex problem that is often overseen by health professionals. This easy-to-read,evidence-based book helps professionals to carefully assess and treat BDD by recognizing the unique features inherent to this disorder.

Leading researchers explore the intuitive retributivism hypothesis with different populations and using different methodologies.]]

A comprehensive and accessible handbook introducing key topics that psychologists and other practitioners face when working with older adults. Full of case examples and contemporary issues. Readers can test their knowledge with a tool in an appendix.