Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&N=3+5773&No=70 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711322 New ADHD medication rules deals with the over-medication, missed diagnoses and imbalanced medical treatments used today in the treatment of ADHD. Dr. Parker shows where and how these imbalances occur, provides the data and explanations for why treatment is often incorrect, and then simplifies and explains insightful methods for dealing with ADHD medications, both for medical practitioners and parents of kids and adults with ADHD. Rules is based upon the latest brain science, and includes a variety of associated treatment topics that address the real complexity of ADHD medical management. The variables that effect medication effectiveness range from sleep, to breakfast, to biomedical interferences that can dramatically change the way medications burn the body. Without Rules the possibility of missing potentially dangerous drug interactions and associated diagnostic challenges, such as despression and anxiety, adds to the greater possibility of treatment failure.--Publishers description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1678798 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704163 Bazelon defines what bullying is and, just as important, what it is not; explores when intervention is essential and when kids should be given the freedom to fend for themselves; dispels persistent myths about bullying; and takes her readers into schools that have succeeded in reducing bullying and examines their successful strategies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687364 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742112 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682816 Lyubomirsky isolates the major turning points of adult life, looking to both achievements and failures to reveal that our misconceptions about the impact of such events is perhaps the greatest threat to our long-term well-being. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711453 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742085 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742160 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734636 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682854 Lessons from the worlds greatest fictional detective teach us how to improve our own mental powers. Konnikova unpacks mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Drawing on twenty-first century neuroscience and psychology-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679209 More than 100 of the worlds top experts interviewed by [Christopher Kennedy] Lawford share their research and wisdom on how to determine if your bad habit is becoming a dependency through self-assessments and symptom lists and how to determine which treatments will work best for you--Flap p. 1 of dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682804 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704476 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696378 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668382 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668948 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682424 Join a #1 bestselling author and an internationally published psychologist in an entertaining look at successfully dealing with intimidating personality types. Get prepared for crucial conversations with the top seven personality types and learn how successful leaders deal with their challenges. Mastery in dealing with difficult people and tense situations is a learned skill, and through this program you will learn techniques that will allow you to easily and rapidly handle interpersonal communications issues. This knowledge will help you gain a leadership edge and stay in control during high stakes communications with every personality type. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706103 Whether you would like to learn CBT techniques to practise self-therapy, are preparing to see a therapist or are already a trained counsellor but would like to learn more about CBT, this book details all.CBT helps you to evaluate how you think, feel and behave. It aims to replace self-defeating and irrational thoughts with more realistic, self-accepting and affirming beliefs, helping you to overcome problems by breaking them down into small, manageable parts and improving your state of mind. CBT has been proven to help with a wide range of problems such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders. The skills, techniques and strategies can be put into practice in everyday life, helping you to feel in control of what you think and feel. Packed full of essential CBT worksheets, diaries, case studies and tasks, this book will be sure to challenge and help you. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1654230 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675038 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667537 How our fast-forward minds make something out of nothing. From a healing placebo to a run on the bank, the self-fulfilling potential of expectations has been observed for years. But now neuroscientists and psychologists are beginning to solve the mysteries of our expectant brain and applying their findings to field ranging from medicine to sports to education. Mind over Mind explores the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our brains work in the future tense and how our assumptions bend reality. It shows how expectations can sometimes make us healthier, stronger, smarter, and more successful while other times leave us depressed and defeated-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1697760 Coming out is a vulnerable time. Its announcement requires the re-exploration of a parents personal feelings on homosexuality. Respecting your childs decisions isnt always easy, particularly if you fear his or her decisions will cost friends, ambitions, acceptance and respect. Dohrenwend provides practical guidance for parents of gay, bisexual and transgender children, as well as an indispensable reference for therapists, clergy, educators and psychological self-help collections. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684574 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668546 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682401 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623822 A reference for parents who want to avoid psychiatric medications outlines a child-focused family therapy plan that treats childrens problems not as biologically determined disorders but as responses to relationships that can be altered with the help of therapists, in a guide that includes recommendations for symptoms of ADHD, depression and anxiety. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693079 Professor Richard Wiseman, a renowned psychologist, presents a radical new insight into your body and brain, that it is your actions that have the power to instantly change the way you think and feel. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1538010 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1650655 Parents of children who stammer may see their child suffering with embarrassment, frustration or anxiety but feel at a loss as to how best to help. This book is full of helpful advice for carers about how to build a childs confidence with techniques and tips to alleviate the stammer and improve self-esteem and school performance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1576875 At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. Theyre the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although theyre often labeled quiet, its to introverts like Gandhi, Einstein and Rosa Parks that we owe many of the great contributions to society. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves. (Bestseller) http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1645947 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623524 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615676 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1647833 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582577 Subject Areas/Keywords: addictions, adolescents, alcoholism, assessments, binge drinking, campus, college students, counseling, developmental psychology, drugs, interventions, marijuana, prevention, public health, public policy, screening, substance abuse, underage drinking, young adults Description: Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions on how to address this critical issue on college campuses. Leading researchers from multiple disciplines examine the prevalence and nature of substance use by students; biological and neuropsychological considerations; psychological and social aspects; prevention; and policy. Exemplary programs are presented--including brief interventions, comprehensive prevention programs, and recovery support programs--enhancing the utility of the book for campus-based clinicians and administrators--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1613326 Examines the complex world of sleep and discusses whether or not women sleep differently than men and if killing someone while sleepwalking would count as murder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1671231 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1581434 A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities. Positive LGBTQ identities are affirmed through inspiring firsthand accounts. Focusing on how LGBTQ-identified individuals can cultivate a sense of well-being and a personal identity that allows them to flourish in all areas of life, the authors explore a variety of themes.--Jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668935 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735866 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657508 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1646873 A wise, charming, and compulsively readable book offering ingenious strategies and task triage for procrastinators. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1660228 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669061 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667584 Traces the fascinating process whereby a passion for an idea, a politician a celebrity, or a brand gives rise to a set of illogical beliefs that becomes the basis for a powerful movement. Conventional wisdom has it that spin doctors and Madison Avenue are responsible for manipulating our thoughts, causing us to endorse ideas, people, or products that we would otherwise reject. But Holden shows that while advertising and propaganda can provide a park and social media can provide the kindling, individuals create consumer, political, and cultural trends based more often than not, on thought processes that they know logically are flawed. -- Book jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684197 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1537963 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442342 If you restrict, binge, purge, excessively diet or weigh yourself, exercise compulsively, or engage routinely and obsessively in any other food or weight related behaviors, this book will help you find the road to recovery. The authors, one a former patient of the other, both have their own histories battling the disorder. Interweaving personal narrative with the perspective of their own therapist-client relationship, their insights bring an unparalleled depth of awareness into just what it takes to successfully beat this clinical issue. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1654226 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623902 A New York Times-bestselling author and lie detection expert for the ATF, FBI, and CIA uncovers the tools to recognize liars in this easy-to-follow program that will help readers lead a confident, trust-filled life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1630186 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582199 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1550706 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679250 An internationally recognized expert on behavior change presents a revolutionary approach to personal improvement that converts scientifically proven techniques into a ninety-day plan with five simple steps. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1574911 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1524622 A totally accessible users guide from the creator of a scientifically proven form of psychotherapy for healing ailments ranging from PTSD to minor anxiety and depression. Whether weve experienced small setbacks or major traumas, we are all influenced by memories and experiences we may not remember or dont fully understand. Getting Past Your Past offers practical procedures that demystify the human condition and empower readers looking to break free from emotional roadblocks. Shapiro, the creator of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), explains the brain science in laymans terms and provides simple exercises that readers can do at home to achieve real change-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673295 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684203 Offers ways to delete negativity in life and start being happier and more successful. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667968 A look how social scientists and renegade thinkers are imposing a new data-driven order on the American political campaign--an industry previously run on gut instinct-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1510874 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731185 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682433 Join a #1 bestselling author and an internationally published psychologist in an entertaining look at successfully dealing with intimidating personality types. Get prepared for crucial conversations with the top seven personality types and learn how successful leaders deal with their challenges. Mastery in dealing with difficult people and tense situations is a learned skill, and through this program you will learn techniques that will allow you to easily and rapidly handle interpersonal communications issues. This knowledge will help you gain a leadership edge and stay in control during high stakes communications with every personality type. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1671503 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1581448 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629577 An overview of the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart, which posits that, across a number of traits, twins reared separately are as alike as those raised together-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1575066 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694440 Paul Tough reverses three decades of thinking about what creates successful children, solving the mysteries of why some succeed and others fail, and of how to move individual children toward their full potential for success. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696418 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668048 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668955 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1581435 Examining popular practices and assumptions held by many psychologists, identifies the four problems with contemporary psychology and discusses solutions that point the way to a better understanding of the mind and mental illness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1617662 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668705 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667794 Take-charge strategies to heal your body and brain from stress and trauma. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554159 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664805 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1645927 The Brain Fix is filled with doable changes that can impact your daily life, immediately and for the future. By making these subtle fixes now, you can preserve a sharper memory and enjoy optimal wellness for years to come--P. [4] cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673230 With his usual elegance, curiosity, and compassion, Dr. Sacks weaves together stories of his patients and of his own mind-altering experiences to illuminate what hallucinations tell us about the organization and structure of our brains, how they have influenced every cultures folklore and art, and why the potential for hallucination is present in us all, a vital part of the human condition. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657207 Having achieved the seemingly unachievable-- becoming a U.S. Memory Champion-- Foer shows how anyone with enough training and determination can achieve mastery of their memory. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682460 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624342 In this madcap journey, a bestselling journalist investigates psychopaths and the industry of doctors, scientists, and everyone else who studies them. The Psychopath Test is a fascinating journey through the minds of madness. Jon Ronsons exploration of a potential hoax being played on the worlds top neurologists takes him, unexpectedly, into the heart of the madness industry. An influential psychologist who is convinced that many important CEOs and politicians are, in fact, psychopaths teaches Ronson how to spot these high-flying individuals by looking out for little telltale verbal and nonverbal clues. And so Ronson, armed with his new psychopath-spotting abilities, enters the corridors of power. He spends time with a death-squad leader institutionalized for mortgage fraud in Coxsackie, New York; a legendary CEO whose psychopathy has been speculated about in the press; and a patient in an asylum for the criminally insane who insists hes sane and certainly not a psychopath. Ronson not only solves the mystery of the hoax but also discovers, disturbingly, that sometimes the personalities at the helm of the madness industry are, with their drives and obsessions, as mad in their own way as those they study. And that relatively ordinary people are, more and more, defined by their maddest edges--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684202 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1676095 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629443 The popular indie rock performer describes her battle against the hereditary mental illness that decimated her mothers health and prompted the author to engage in a self-destructive downward spiral before discovering her musical talent. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1581267 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657459 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624087 Offers advice for positively living with the aging process through anecdotes and examples from the authors work with the elderly, counseling readers to face up to the real problems of aging in order to remain youthful in spirit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668014 An analysis of what can be learned from psychopaths incorporates advances in brain scanning and neuroscience to illustrate the scale of mental health that impacts everyone, the role of functional psychopathic behaviors in success, and the misunderstandings that impact treatments. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669018 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731146 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668736 An investigation into the types, physiological sources, and cultural resonances of hallucinations traces everything from the disorientations of sleep and intoxication to the manifestations of injury and illness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1480988 Addiction destroys lives. In The Addicted Brain, a leading neuroscientist explains how and why this happens--and presents advances in treatment and prevention. Using breathtaking brain imagery and other research, Michael Kuhar, Ph. D., shows the powerful, long-term brain changes that drugs can cause, revealing why it can be so difficult for addicts to escape their grip.--P. [4] of jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711687 If you want a psychology degree, youll need to know statistics. This guide makes the knotty world of statistics a lot less baffling. The authors focus on the statistics psychology students need to know. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1550695 Provides tools to assess a persons traits, character, and sense of identity to get along better, choose great friends, decide whom to trust, and avoid narcissists and sociopaths. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732926 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1478418 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621997 Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706325 Drawing on cases across a range of life-threatening experiences, Laurence Gonzales makes a compelling argument about fear, courage and the adaptability of the human spirit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675216