In clear, non-technical language Dr. Andreassen helps the reader understand the types of mental illness - schizophrenia, mania, depression, delirium, senility, paranoia, various neuroses and the effects of alcoholism and drug abuse - their symptoms and causes. She...

TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women Assists treatment providers in offering treatment to adult women with substance use disorders. Reviews gender-specific research and best practices, such as common patterns of initiation of...

This book provides the reader with the most creative and most effective approaches in regard to the treatment of the basic psychopathological disorders that a psychotherapist is likely to encounter written by outstanding therapeutic practitioners. Each chapter is the...

Through case studies and examples, Jill and David Scharff explain the development of their ideas over the last 30 years, including: psychoanalysis, child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, group therapy, group relations, attachment research, infant...

Helping Clients Who Feel Stuck Many clients experience a time in therapy when they feel they are "stuck."  They may feel like they have anything new to say.  They may feel frustrated that they are not making more progress. They may wonder why they aren't feeling...

You can either download it or have it mailed to you FREE! (Not even shipping cost!) TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice Provides guidelines to enhance the competencies of substance abuse treatment...

I wanted to share some great resources which I believe would further help those challenged by drug and alcohol addiction.  They can be found at: http://www.withdrawal.net/resources/withdrawal/charleston-sc/ and...

Psychology of the Self and the Treatment of Narcissism.pdf

Great tips on differences in body languages across cultures! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blu34t4wu_o&feature=em-subs_digest-g-vrecs