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SOCIAL WORK CATALOG WINTER/SPRING
2018
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SOCIAL WORK POLICY PRACTICE IN ACTION Views from the Field Dawn Broers Bridging the gap between the classroom and real-world practice, this curriculum features video modules that bring clients and social workers to the student in a safe and simple, but no less real, environment. Each video focuses on specific populations or issues, such as poverty, mental illness, the criminal justice system, and more. The videos are supported by written material and discussion questions that can easily be assigned as homework or addressed in class. Dawn Broers is a former school social worker who now serves as an associate professor of social work and field director at Olivet Nazarene University. She runs a part-time private practice and advocates for the homeless, as well as families personally affected by epilepsy.
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MACRO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE Working for Change in a Multicultural Society Michael Reisch This book gives students the foundational skills and knowledge required for effective practice in social and human services, healthcare organizations, social networks and communities. It emphasizes the relationship between structural and institutional inequalities and the experiences of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. Michael Reisch is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He earned his master’s degree in social work at Hunter College, and his Ph.D. in modern European history and the history of ideas at the State University of New York, Binghamton.
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REDUCING INEQUALITY Addressing the Wicked Problems across Professions and Disciplines Bruce S. Jansson Recognizing a gap in discussions of income inequality in most social work textbooks, this book provides an overview of the potential impact of income inequality on the United States. It examines why the United States is currently the most unequal industrialized nation, encourages students to develop proposals to address inequality, and shares diverse curriculum and research on the topic. Bruce Jansson, who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, is the Margaret W. Driscoll/Louise M. Clevenger Professor of Social Policy and Social Administration at the University of Southern California.
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MARRIAGE, COUPLE, AND FAMILY THERAPY Theory, Skills, Assessment, and Application BrandĂŠ Flamez and Janet Hicks This text gives readers a strong foundation in marriage and family therapy history, theory, and clinical assessment, and supports the development of skills and competencies needed to be effective, ethical counseling practitioners. It covers the history and conceptual frameworks of the discipline; research, intake, assessment, and progress evaluation; major schools and models of family therapy; and special issues in the discipline. BrandĂŠ Flamez, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, is a licensed professional counselor and clinical professor at Lamar University. Janet Hicks, LPC, CSC, currently serves as professor and director of the Mental Health Counseling Program at Belmont University.
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CRISIS AND TRAUMA COUNSELING Unique Forms of Helping
Eric Owens and Richard Parsons This text introduces students to the nature of crisis and provides them an overview of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required by mental health professionals to successfully assist in a time of crisis. The book addresses psychological and mental health emergencies, crisis research and theory, specific intervention methods for emergencies, and the impact of crises on individuals across the lifespan. Eric Owens, Ph.D.,is an associate professor of counseling education at West Chester University, a crisis counselor in private practice, and a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer. Dr. Richard Parsons has been a private practitioner for over thirty years, and serves as a consultant to mental health service organizations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
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INTENTIONAL GROUP COUNSELING Best Practices for a Multicultural World Farah Ibrahim, Allen Ivey, Paul Pedersen, and Mary Bradford Ivey This text introduces students to the concepts of intentionality, empathy, cultural competency, social justice advocacy, and ethical practices as they relate to group counseling. Students learn about the neurological benefits of group work, how to lead exercises focusing on culture, gender, class, privilege, and oppression, guidelines for ethical interventions, and more. Dr. Farah Ibrahim earned her doctorate degree at Pennsylvania State University and currently serves as a professor at University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. Allen Ivey earned his doctorate in counseling at Harvard University and is distinguished university professor (emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Paul Pederson was professor emeritus at Syracuse University. Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey earned her doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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POSITIVE COUNSELING
A Guide to Assessing and Enhancing Client Strength and Growth Garrett J. McAuliffe This text is a comprehensive introduction to positive counseling methods. It provides students a balanced assessment model that invites them to consider the four positive dimensions in a client’s life: cultural context; life phase; cognitive stage; and personality style. Featuring the writing of experts in their respective specialties, this book gathers together new thinking and research on positive psychology. Garrett J. McAuliffe earned his Ed.D. in counseling at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is a professor of counseling and human services at Old Dominion University.
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ESSENTIAL THEORIES OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY Everyday Practice in Our Diverse World
Dr. Carlos Zalaquett, Dr. Allen Ivey, and Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey The book integrates key text and theory demonstrations, gives an overview of different schools of theory, presents best-known, evidencebased theories, and explains how theories apply to counseling and psychotherapy. Relevant neuroscience and multicultural skills are integrated in each chapter, as are case studies, video demonstrations, and applications activities. Dr. Carlos Zalaquett is a professor at The Pennsylvania State University, where he also serves as co-coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization. Dr. Allen Ivey earned his doctorate in counseling at Harvard University and is distinguished university professor (emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey earned her doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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NARRATIVES ON POSITIVE AGING Recipes for Success Lisa E. Cox This text highlights the true stories and enhanced writing of diverse contributors on subjects related to positive aging. Organized thematically, the various chapters address topics such as family life, storytelling, the impact of money and career, sexual identity, politics, and more, and the part these play in lives that continue to be well-lived. Lisa E. Cox earned her Ph.D. in social work and social policy at Virginia Commonwealth University and went on to obtain her license as a clinical social worker. Dr. Cox is a professor of social work and gerontology at Stockton University in southern New Jersey and the research chair of the university’s Center on Successful Aging.
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LIVING AND BEING A THERAPIST A Collection of Readings Jeffrey A. Kottler This reader collects seminal chapters, articles, and essays written by Jeffrey A. Kottler throughout his prolific career on the topic of being a therapist. The collection explores the personal challenges therapists and counselors experience in practice—ethical and moral dilemmas, feelings of inadequacy and hypocrisy, weathering failures, and the development of close relationships with clients, to name a few. Jeffrey A. Kottler has authored more than 95 nonfiction books addressing the professional development of psychotherapists, personal development, creativity, and more. He is a clinical professor at the Baylor College of Medicine and professor emeritus at California State University, Fullerton.
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FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT Case Studies and Practice Kylan Turner This text introduces students to the underlying concepts and principles, as well as the practical application, of functional behavior assessment. Students learn how to identify target behaviors, formulate function-based intervention plans, select measurement methods that will yield accurate and practical data, and more. Each chapter features case studies and learning activities, which provide students with real-world examples and ample opportunities to enhance their critical thinking skills. Kylan Turner earned her Ph.D. in special education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a clinical associate professor in the ABA online program at Arizona State University and a behavioral therapist for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
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BULLYING A Neuroscience Perspective Jan Leslie Holtz Written for education professionals seeking to develop anti-bullying programs, this text blends research in neuropsychology, sexual harassment, and violence to address the developmental, psychological, and social roots of bullying, and how understanding of cognitive function is essential in the development of successful programs. It also discusses the importance of the school environment and social support. Jan Leslie Holtz earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of South Dakota. Dr. Holtz is now a professor of psychology at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, where she teaches clinical and counseling psychology, abnormal psychology, neuropsychology, and senior psychology seminar on ethics.
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SMART GUIDE TO ADOLESCENT RECOVERY AND TREATMENT The Participant’s Manual
Lee A. Underwood and Frances L.L. Dailey This is a companion text to the author’s treatment manual. Written from the juvenile offender’s perspective, it incorporates lesson plans and homework assignments, thus providing amplification of critical treatment issues. Lee A. Underwood holds a Psy.D. in clinical psychology and is a professor in the doctoral program for counselor education and supervision in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University. Frances L.L. Dailey holds a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision, is an assistant professor in the School of Psychology and Social Sciences at Argosy University, part-time instructor for Grace College, and director of research for USA Consulting and Dailey Consulting.
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TREATMENT MANUAL FOR JUVENILES WITH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS The Provider’s Guide Lee A. Underwood and Frances L.L. Dailey Written according to core competencies established by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, this is a primary treatment manual for Juveniles manifesting aggressive sexual behaviors. It reviews specific interventions and supports the role of all professionals involved in mental health, addiction, and juvenile justice.
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PARENT EDUCATION Working with Groups and Individuals Deborah Campbell and Glen Palm
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This text introduces a continuum of parent education services in a conceptual framework from prevention to intervention, and focuses on relationship-building between the parent educator and parents. The book incorporates activities related to the content, along with video examples and discussion prompts. It is ideal for upper division and graduate level courses in parent education, social work, nursing, mental health, and early childhood education.
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A GUIDE FOR SUSTAINING CONVERSATIONS ON RACISM, IDENTITY, AND OUR MUTUAL HUMANITY Steve Burghardt, Kalima DeSuze, Linda Lausell Bryant, and Mohan Vinjamuri
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This book serves as a hands-on “how to” guide for teachers, students, and agency professionals who seek to respond skillfully and sensitively to the often daunting challenges found in today’s classrooms, as students demand both answers and accountability concerning issues of race, power, privilege, and oppression and the emotional responses they provoke.
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COMMUNICATION DIVERSITY IN FAMILIES James Honeycutt
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This text discusses diverse family types and the communication that occurs within and among them. The carefully curated readings explore a variety of family forms which exist and have existed in American society throughout its history. The book is well-suited to courses in family issues, psychology, sociology, communication studies, counseling, social work, and LGBTQ studies.
FROM BIRTH TO LATE ADULTHOOD An Introduction to Lifespan Development Claire W. Lyons
Š 2018 Written for a non-specialist audience, this text explores human psychological development from conception to late adulthood. The book opens with a discussion of the discipline to prepare students to appropriately contextualize and interpret the material. It then moves on to discuss the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of psychological development, and to consider these in conjunction with issues of diversity.
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CRISIS INTERVENTION Building Resilience in Troubled Times Lennis G. Echterling, Jack Presbury, and J. Edson McKee
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Developed by a team of experts in counseling and crisis intervention, and informed by the growing body of literature documenting the resilience of individuals, families, groups, and communities, this text is rooted in an evidence-based framework that provides a clear rationale for planning successful intervention strategies.
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COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE Edward Neukrug
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Developed for those new to helping profession practice, this text explains what it means to be an effective helper, discusses foundations of classic counseling and psychotherapy theories, provides an overview of emerging theories, and gives students the opportunity to develop their own approaches to counseling and psychotherapy practice.
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INTENTIONAL COUNSELING Practice Guided by Theory Dr. Richard Parsons and Dr. Cheryl Neale-McFall
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Written for those in training or recently graduated who are now dealing with real clients, this text explains how to think like an expert and then act accordingly. Rather than focusing on theory, research, and fundamental skills, the book discusses the importance of acquiring the necessary cognitive skills to “think like a counselor.”
INTRODUCTION TO COUPLE THERAPY AND COUNSELING A Case Study Approach Abbi Hattem
© 2018 This text examines this complex topic from the perspective of a counselor working with a particular couple, with this work serving as a case study for the book. The book focuses on multicultural competence, sociocultural changes, and the evolution of concepts of counseling. It also addresses how to connect clients with other services that are available to them.
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CHALLENGING INEQUALITIES Readings in Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Hortencia Jiménez
© 2018 This collection examines the histories and historiographies of racism on both the micro (individual) and macro (institutional) levels. The anthology highlights the ways in which race is and has long been structured in social institutions, as well as the various ways in which institutional systems maintain and perpetuate social inequalities.
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MANAGING CONFLICT An Introspective Journey to Negotiating Skills Dorothy Balancio, Ph.D.
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The primary goal of this anthology is to facilitate the development of students’ negotiation skills to resolve conflict. Specific topics addressed include non-violent communication, strategies and techniques for managing conflict, understanding stress and conflict, bullying, negotiation and mediation, and mediator ethics. This collection is well suited to courses in sociology, social psychology, counseling, law, and social work.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING EDUCATION Exploring Context, Content, and Strategies Kathleen Dyer
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Developed for students in child and family science courses, this text provides foundational information and orients readers to professional parent education, both formal and informal. The book is organized into three sections that discuss the context of parenthood in the United States, content generally included in parenting programs, and specific strategies parent educators use to teach adults.
TEAM IMPACT Achieving Twice as Much in Half the Time John Tropman
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This text explores what it takes to be a great manager and create effective, impactful teams. It features material generated by the Meeting Masters Research Project, an ongoing effort at the University of Michigan. The book covers the various types of teams, how best to manage decisions within them, lessons in prioritization, and more.
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AN OVERVIEW OF CHILD CARE CENTER MANAGEMENT Dr. Colleen Fawcett
Š 2018 This anthology features outstanding articles that are directly related to the assignments required for credentialing. Specific topics include writing a center philosophy and mission statement, conducting evaluations, developing a budget and marketing plan, complying with employment law and health and safety guidelines, and more. The book is particularly well-suited to classes in child care center management and early childhood development.
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FAMILY LAW FOR NONLAWYERS Kerry Weil Tripp
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This text uses current events, sometimes with tabloid-style fact patterns or celebrity participants, to illustrate the complexities of and rapid changes in the field of family law. Short summaries of the law and related cases bring legal principles to life. Contentious issues such as same-sex marriage and assisted reproduction share the stage with custody and child support, parental rights, and more.
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SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society Michael Reisch
Š 2017
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Part standard text, part anthology, this book provides a clear, conceptual social justice framework and up-to-date analyses of contemporary social policy issues. The text uses case studies and rigorous analysis to explore the relationship of social policy to economic, social, and culture transformation and the ongoing conflict between universal and population-specific conceptions of social welfare.
RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK David Royse
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This text prepares students to think in terms of evidence-based practice by involving them in relevant, contemporary studies demonstrating various aspects of research methodology. The book uses a story of two students engaged in internships who are asked to design a program and evaluate it in their practicum to demonstrate how research decisions and activities take place in day-to-day work.
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FAMILY THERAPY From Theory to Practice Jon Winek
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This text discusses relevant theories within their historical and philosophical contexts, explores the relationships of these theories to one another, and links them to their applications in family therapy practice. Each section features learning exercises that allow students to apply and synthesize the material, and discussion questions to support comprehension and reflection.
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THE RESEARCH TOOLKIT Problem-Solving Processes for the Social Sciences Bruce D. Friedman
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This text presents research as a scientific art form. The book takes readers through a step-by-step process to help them arrive at a research protocol that aligns with their unique problem-solving styles. It shows how to organize problems into manageable steps and tap into the creativity involved in developing solutions.
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CURRENT CONTROVERSIES IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS An Expert’s Anthology Lloyd I. Sederer, M.D.
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This anthology is a compilation of book and movie reviews, opinion blogs, and online articles on mental health and addiction. This compelling collection examines substance abuse, addiction, depression and bipolar disorders, PTSD, mental health law, and more. The book provides a wealth of valuable information and insight for students, mental health professionals and lay readers alike.
PERCEPTIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INTEGRATION RESULTING IN CRISIS A Reflective Workbook Lorraine M. Dinkel
© 2017 Designed as a workbook for courses on multicultural competence for professional counselors, this text helps practitioners become aware of their own beliefs and attitudes regarding diversity and delivers knowledge that enables them to place this new awareness in a real-world context. Filled with useful exercises and case studies, and rooted in the constructivist and experiential approaches, the text emphasizes self-examination and application.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
MATTERS OF CONSIDERATION FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE John W. Miller Jr., Ph.D. © 2017 REQUEST a Review Copy
Designed for graduate students in social work, this text helps readers explore issues faced by African American clients including education, mental health, incarceration and the criminal justice system, religion and spirituality, and more. Each chapter features questions and responses from African Americans to discuss how their own lives have been impacted by these issues.
INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Chalandra M. Bryant © 2017 REQUEST a Review Copy
Comprehensive in scope but manageable for first year students, this text addresses family, family development, and family functioning from the perspectives of scholars in the fields of sociology, psychology, and family studies. The book features readings on marriage, culture, family communication, stress, and more, serving as a foundational text that prepares students for more content-specific courses on family issues.
RESEARCH METHODS & DATA ANALYSIS FOR MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES Thanh V. Tran, Siyon Rhee, and Ce Shen © 2017 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text provides a solid foundation and knowledge base for students and researchers. It equips readers with the skills needed to become critical research consumers and to engage in agency-based research and evaluation.
THE SOCIOLOGY OF EMERGING ADULTHOOD STUDYING YOUTH IN THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC ISSUES Patricia S. Herzog © 2017 REQUEST a Review Copy
An interdisciplinary text, this book begins by addressing the life course itself as well as the life stage of emerging adulthood. The subsequent readings draw from diverse disciplines to explore issues such as delinquency and criminal activity, schooling and higher education, family formations, romantic partnerships, social change, and civic engagement.
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SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR FUTURE PRACTITIONERS Kenneth M. Larimore and Mary Brown © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text includes theoretical perspectives for social workers, an assessment of at-risk populations, and a historical perspective on social welfare policy. Students also explore social work specialties such as family and children’s services, mental health and health care, substance abuse services, and social work in the criminal justice system.
SEXUALITY CONCEPTS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS Travis Ingersoll and Brent Satterly © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book fills a void in the literature of the social work field by giving practitioners a greater degree of sexuality literacy. Topics covered include the role of values in sexuality, sexual health and reproduction, relationships, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, sexuality and the lifespan, sex work and sex workers, sexuality in the ill or disabled, and being a sexually healthy adult.
REAL WORLD, REAL CHALLENGES ADOLESCENT ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Sarah Sifers, Julene Nolan, and Daniel Houlihan © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent psychology. The book uses a problem-based learning format to engage students, facilitate learning and retention, and foster critical thinking skills. Rather than focusing on theory the learning modules of the text use these common, contemporary issues to illustrate important developmental psychology concepts.
DEEPLY PRIVATE, INCREDIBLY PUBLIC
READINGS ON THE SOCIOLOGY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION Catherine Marrone © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text educates readers about cultural attitudes toward reproduction and pregnancy, changes taking place in reproductive medicine and technology, the meaning of reproductive power, and what the impact of reproduction and family might mean for them someday.
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TALKING HELPS
AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO PSYCHOANALYTIC COUNSELING Dr. William Sharp © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book prepares aspiring therapists to blend psychodynamic treatment with the approaches of community-based systems, particularly educational institutions. It teaches students about understanding what behavior communicates, the importance of slowing down, being in the moment, thinking, feeling, and authentically listening.
THE RELATIONSHIP TRAJECTORY READINGS ON COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE Jacob Jantzer © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
Organized to reflect the natural trajectory of relationships, this reader uses primary source texts to engage students and encourage insight into dating, sexuality, marriage, parenting, and divorce as experienced by people from a broad range of cultural backgrounds.
PATHWAYS TO RESILIENCY
BLACK AND LATINO FAMILIES IN AMERICA ConSandra McNeil and Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
The seven chapter anthology features works of diverse perspectives and outstanding scholarship in the areas of history and acculturation, racism and inequality, education, family and relationships, religion and spirituality, public health issues and practice, and social problems and policy.
WHERE LAW AND PSYCHOLOGY INTERSECT ISSUES IN LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY Shari Schwartz © 2016 REQUEST a Review Copy
This anthology discusses major topics at the intersection of psychology and the American justice system. The material includes theory, research, and application, and addresses how those who work within the system can apply the research towards real-world problems. It provides valuable information about career opportunities within the system that are available to psychology majors.
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PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVES FOR THE CHICANO AND LATINO FAMILY Yvette Flores © 2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
Firmly grounded in family psychology, this text explores key issues affecting the psychology and well-being of Chicano and Latino families – the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States. The book provides lifecycle perspective and analyzes Latino families through diverse theoretical models and foregrounds gender and sexuality as important components of being and experience.
HELPING YOU HELP OTHERS
A GUIDE TO FIELD PLACEMENT WORK IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Kristen Cole ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This collection highlights skills required for being successful as a volunteer, reviews important cultural competency considerations, addresses special issues in the field, provides information about different populations served, and offers methods for preventing volunteer burn-out. It is designed for lower and upper division psychology field placement or practicum classes.
THE LIFE COURSE IN CONTEXT Kyong Hee Chee ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the main themes and concepts of the life course perspective. It shows how these concepts are applied to the analysis of life course events and provides insight into the importance of considering cultural and historical context when examining the life course.
SOCIAL POLICY FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT A SYSTEMS/DIALECTICAL PERSPECTIVE Thomas W. Roberts ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text is designed to help students think critically and dialectically about social policies that affect children and families. The book addresses issues such as alcohol, nicotine, and drug use during pregnancy, poverty, education, family development, and technology.
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EMBRACING DIVERSITY
TREATMENT AND CARE IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING Tiffany Lee © 2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text prepares counselors to assist individuals who come from differing walks of life and whose backgrounds and experiences must be taken into account in order to optimize successful outcomes. The book provides information on substance use issues, screening and assessment concerns, and treatment recommendations specific to diverse populations.
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF THE AMERICAN RURAL SOUTH Andrew A. Zekeri © 2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
The carefully selected readings and articles in this book educate students about the social problems that negatively impact a significant segment of the population in this region. The material is widely applicable to courses in African American studies departments and can also be used in sociology and social work programs.
VOICES FROM THE MARGINS
FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Chandra Ward ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book brings together underrepresented voices and perspectives to address an array of topics through the experiences of those with multiple, intersecting marginalized identities. The issues presented speak to what is relevant today through the voices of women, people of color, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY A STORYTELLING APPROACH
Leonard Newman and Ralph Erber ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
As they are drawn into the stories, students learn about social perception and social inference, the self, and persuasion and attitude change. They discover how compliance, conformity, and obedience affect behavior, and investigate group processes, interpersonal attraction, and intimate relationships.
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SETTLING THE UNSETTLING
UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLVING CONFLICT
Dave Wolffe ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text provides those in conflict and dispute resolution programs with foundational skills in this specialized area of human relations training. It helps readers understand what conflict is, consider ways it can be handled, and make choices on how to deal with difficult situations in their own lives.
THOUGHT, EXPERIENCE, SENSE
COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO ENHANCED COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE
Gwen A. Hullman ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book gives readers a solid foundation in theories regarding cognitive influences on the interpersonal communication process. It also enhances understanding of how these theories can be practically applied. The book features diverse readings on the subject matter and uses case studies to bring the material to life.
MEN, FATHERHOOD, AND FAMILIES A BIOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
H. Dieter Steklis and Netzin G. Steklis ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book emphasizes the critical contributions of fathers to children’s positive outcomes and the effects on children of divorce, step-fathering, cohabitation, and other contemporary family structures. Integrating readings from a variety of disciplines, the book provides a unique look at the complex and fascinating role played by the male parent.
LGBTQ PEOPLE & ISSUES AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
Cabell Gathman ©2015 REQUEST a Review Copy
This text focuses on multiple layers of identity and marginalization—LGBTQ people’s race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and other aspects of humanness—simultaneously, and stresses that sexual orientation and gender identity cannot and should not be separated from these.
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ADDICTION
A HUMAN EXPERIENCE
William Berry and Rowena Ramnath ©2014 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book provides a basic overview of the addiction process, with a special focus on what the experience is like for the addicted person. The book focuses on theories concerning why people become addicted, the role of counselors, and the relapse and recovery process. Numerous case examples serve to illustrate real-world experiences with addiction and the recovery process.
MIND THE GAP
COPING WITH STRESS IN THE MODERN WORLD Mary McNaughton-Cassill © 2013 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book explores the stress of modern life and how thoughts and feelings can both create and bridge the gap between what we have and what we want. The text explores how stress is generated in the brain and body, and provides realistic suggestions for learning to manage these responses.
GROWING UP, GROWING OLDER PERSPECTIVES ON LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT Lara Mayeux © 2013 REQUEST a Review Copy
This book brings together classic and cutting-edge research on human development from the prenatal period to late adulthood. Focusing on the broad themes of perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development, this volume includes essential readings from leaders in the fields of attachment, language development, peer relations, gender, moral development, marriage, and others.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
AN ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEMPORARY ARTICLES Dr. Karen Freiberg and Signe L. Whitson © 2013 REQUEST a Review Copy
This collection of readings covers the major diagnostic classifications of psychopathology. Students will learn effectively from the selected readings, which expose them to authentic research and factual case studies. The text begins with articles discussing the stigma attached to mental illness, and parentreported reasons for unmet mental health needs in children.
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