Founded in 1973, Guilford Press has built an international reputation as a publisher of books in mental health, education, geography, and research methods. We pride ourselves on teaming up with authors who are recognized experts, and who translate their knowledge into vital, needed resources for practitioners, academics, and general readers. Our dedicated editorial professionals work closely on each title to produce high-quality content that readers can rely on.
Offers a fresh perspective on treating a population that is often demonized by policymakers, the public, and even clinicians. The authors argue that most sex offenders are 'people like us,' with the potential to lead meaningful, law-abiding lives - if given a chance and appropriate support.
Helps clinicians to intervene effectively in situations where religion is causing harm. This title includes examples that illustrate how religious beliefs and practices may propel suicide, violence, self-neglect, or undue suffering in the face of medical or emotional challenges.
A guide to implementing response to intervention (RTI) in schools. It explains the main components of RTI - high-quality instruction, frequent assessment, and data-based decision making - and shows how to use it to foster positive academic and behavioral outcomes for all students.
Working with Patients, Families, and Physicians to Optimize Care
Offers therapists and counselors with crucial knowledge about psychotropic medications: when and how to make medication referrals, how to answer patients' questions and help them handle problems that arise, and how to combine medication and psychotherapy effectively.
Addresses key topics in child custody evaluation. This book describes data-based approaches to understanding and assessing relevant child, parent, and family factors. Going beyond the basics, it gives in-depth attention to issues like, how to evaluate allegations of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and child alienation.
Designing, Scoring, and Validating Performance Tasks
Suitable for assessment practitioners, this book provides step-by-step guidance for developing, administering, scoring, and validating a range of performance tasks, including literacy and other types of proficiency assessments. It also includes many practical examples and accessible explanations of concepts and statistical procedures.
The second volume of this comprehensive handbook addresses such topics as the transition to school, the teacher-child relationship, vocabulary development, neuroimaging work, Vygotskian theory, findings from international studies, and more.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Change
Why do standard, evidence-based interventions fail to work for certain clients or certain situations? What tools do cognitive-behavioral theory and therapy offer for managing difficult cases? This book addresses these questions and addresses specific kinds of "roadblock," exploring how and why it arises and suggests effective, practical solutions.
