Books published by American Psychological Association

When Jacob goes to the boys' bathroom he is chased out because the boys think he looks like a girl. His classmate, Sophie, has a similar experience in the girls' bathroom. When their teacher finds out, Jacob and Sophie, lead change at their school as everyone discovers the many forms of gender expression and how to treat each other with respect.

A book that will illuminate the writer in you. By using the tools and activities here, you'll connect the word-organising part of your brain with your free-ranging imagination - and you'll love what you've captured on the page! It's an exciting, confidence-boosting, and deeply satisfying experience.

Psychotherapy has existed in some form since the late 19th century, and has evolved over the course of a century to include a great variety of theories. The author explores the history of psychotherapy theory and its role in practice, and then gives readers the tools to understand the vast array of theories that's in use.

Describes six therapy models that can be used to treat individuals in facilities that offer short-term group psychotherapy. The best therapy, as authors Virginia Brabender and April Fallon explain in this book, is one that meshes well with the needs of the patient population, the therapist, and the treatment environment.

Explores how early potential develops into high performance in five domains: sport, the professions, academics, the performing arts, and the producing arts. The Psychology of High Performance examines similarities and differences within and between domains and includes several personal interviews.

Presents a comprehensive systemic approach to treating difficult divorce. Drawing on the integrative tradition that considers both individual and systemic processes, Dr Lebow describes strategies for intervention that show therapists how to calm individuals, couples, and families in distress, and help ease the transition to a new family structure.

While many graduates go on to pursue academic careers, academia isn't for everyone. This career guide examines the rewarding opportunities that await social and behavioural science doctorates in non-academic sectors, including government, consulting, think tanks, forprofit corporations, and nonprofit associations.

Ava, Kai, and JoJo are playing with their toys at school, but must learn how to share. All Mine! is a book written for toddlers about taking ownership of their things, so they better understand how to take turns. Includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers" written by the authors about supporting toddlers' needs for ownership.

When JoJo falls down and hurts her chin, her dad tries to help her boo-boo. But JoJo is scared! Her dad helps her understand that boo-boos aren't so scary. Boo-Boo! is a book for toddlers about small cuts and scrapes. Includes a ""Note to Parents and Caregivers"" about helping toddlers with minor injuries.

Provides a comprehensive working knowledge of basic pharmacology and psychopharmacology, examines the utility of pharmacotherapy for addressing different dimensions of human suffering, and highlights the broader professional and social issues surrounding this work in a language that is suitable for a broad readership.

Describes psychotherapeutic strategies for treating adolescent girls of colour. This book provides clinicians with a framework for offering culturally congruent care from a multicultural, feminist, strengths-based perspective, and helps them to better understand the contextual lives and developmental pathways of adolescent girls of colour.

Psychology is a popular major in college today, yet it's possible that you chose it without realizing how very broad and technical the field is. Not to worry. In this book, you'll get a bird's eye view of the whole curriculum, from rat mazes and statistics to abnormal psychology and psychotherapy.

Provides a comprehensive review of the many valuable roles that psychologists can play in courts-martial and how they can collaborate with military attorneys to make effective trial teams. The volume offers much-needed guidance for civilian psychologists and military counsel alike.

Presents and explores this influential, practical, and compassionate approach, its theory, history, therapy process, primary change mechanisms, and the empirical basis for its effectiveness. It also examines developments that have refined the theory and expanded how it may be practiced.

Explores the opportunities that await psychologists in national security settings. The authors are experienced consulting psychologists who provide a richly detailed introduction for psychologists and graduate students. Their insider knowledge offers a glimpse into the workplace culture and group dynamics of national security organisations.

Presents integrative supervision applicable to integrative and single-system psychotherapy alike. In reviewing videotaped therapy sessions, integrative supervisors offer key insights into common problems, demonstrate how to adjust treatment to clients' transdiagnostic needs, and guide trainees to clinical competence.

Builds on the editors' 2007 Handbook of Counseling and Psychotherapy With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients to explore the challenges faced by SM and TGNC clients today. Experts in the field examine how the concepts of gender and sexual orientation are both socioculturally-constructed and can be informed by biologically-focused research.

Argues that emotions cannot be understood without taking into account the dynamic social and cultural worlds we inhabit. Stefan Hofmann and Stacey Doan propose a "core self", containing the biological basis for our emotions, and a "social self", which develops over time and embraces the shifting social and cultural influences around us as we grow and learn.

Bentley is a lovable honeybee who does not participate in the frantic buzzing of other bees. Instead, he uses meditation to help calm himself and find inner peace. Bee Still is a child-friendly introduction to meditation.

Offers a comprehensive tour of Emotion-Focused Therapy research and applications for all common mental health issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal trauma, personality disorders, and eating disorders.