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.
Emotional intelligence has emerged as an area of interest in both scientific and lay circles. Yet while much attention has been given to the measurement of an "EQ", little has been written about the psychological underpinnings of emotional intelligence. This title discusses issues in this area.
This text provides a comprehensive examination of the pervasive phenomenon of ostracism, exploring the short- and long-term consequences for targets as well as the functions served for those who exclude or ignore.
Four psychiatrists from the University of South Carolina draw on their experience conducting a 1994 study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to evaluate the effectiveness of multisystemic therapy as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization of youths with mental health emergencie
Research and clinical observations suggest pronounced gender-based differences in the ways people respond to traumatic events. Most notably, women evidence twice the rate of PTSD as men following traumatic exposure. This volume discusses issues arising from these findings.
This hands-on guide is designed to help school practitioners conduct effective multidimensional assessments of a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Each chapter focuses on a particular method, describes its applications in the school setting, and offers clear guidelines.
Family relationships change dramatically when one or more members stops drinking. Far from offering a "quick fix" to family problems, in fact, the first years of sobriety are often marked by continuing tension. This text covers this topic.
Working with clients who abuse drugs or alcohol poses formidable challenges to the clinician. Addicted persons are often confronting multiple, complex problems, from the denial of the addiction itself, to legacies of early trauma or abuse, this text covers this topic.
This volume presents the first published manual for cognitive-behavioral group therapy for social phobia (CBGT), an empirically supported treatment approach that has been applied in clinical and research settings for over 20 years.
