Psychologists will have to play a leading role in dealing with the societal and personal implications of an aging population. This outstanding volume by leading experts shows how, by means of a comprehensive overview of the latest research into aging, its effects, and its implications for science, t…

Practice-oriented, evidence-based guidance on treating alcohol problems – one of the most widespread health problems in modern society.This volume in the series Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice provides therapists and students with practical and evidence-based guidance on the diag…

This practical book is aimed at providing training and guidance for staff members in long-term care facilities. The goal is to help staff understand and solve the wide range of psychiatric and behavioral problems which are encountered on a day-to-day basis. It not only is especially helpful for fron…

Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practic…

Posttraumatic Embitterment Disorder (PTED) is a widely seen type of pathological reaction to adverse life events, and is characterized by a distinct psychological process (experiences of injustice and violation of basic beliefs) and by a highly specific psychopathological profile (embitterment and …

An easy-to-use guide leading clinicians through a cost-efficient approach to one of today’s major addictions: problem or pathological gambling.

Understanding the relationship between emotions and aggressive behavior is crucial for finding solutions for efficient control, prevention, and reduction of aggression, as well as being of theoretical relevance. In this state-of-the-art book, leading experts from social, personality, developmental, …

Leading researchers discuss theory and practice of assessing competencies, including psychometrics and computer-based assessment, in educational and vocational settings.

Will cultural diversity inevitably result in a "clash" (antagonism) between cultural groups, or can we rise to the "challenge" of applying global standards of thought and behavior across diverse cultures? This is the main question examined in this unique book.Based on experiences and research in the…

Even those clinicians who have a special expertise in the treatment of eating disorders frequently find themselves in despair after trying unsuccessfully to persuade a seriously ill patient to accept treatment. This book can help.Eating disorders are causing increasing problems in our society, and m…

OPD-2 – a new edition of the multiaxial diagnostic system for psychodynamically oriented therapists and psychiatrists, now with practical tools and procedures for treatment planning and for measuring change. Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis (OPD) is a form of multiaxial diagnostic and classif…

Although there are now proven behavioral and psychological methods of dealing with and alleviating chronic pain, methods that can supplement or replace drug treatments, these are not always applied in clinical practice. This volume in the series, Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice,…

This book presents an innovative approach to the psychological study of children’s pictures, drawings, and art. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it compiles all the relevant theory and research on children’s developing conceptions of pictures, drawings, and art. It is the first …

Employee surveys are the central tool for accelerating strategic organization development. They allow managers and consultants to assess an organization on its “soft factors” such as leadership and employee engagement, leading to actions that reduce problems and turn opportunities into tangible resu…

A practical and easy-to-use tool for clinicians and researchers who work with both of the major classifications of mental disorders.