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Personality pathology, which is characterized by a pervasive, maladaptive, and inflexible pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, has long been considered a set of categories that are distinct……続きを見る

The Politics of Autism investigates the truths and fictions of public understanding about autism, questioning apparent realities too sensitive or impolitic to challenge. Is there really more autism?……続きを見る

Since the 1971 White House Conference on Aging in the United States, the need to move from religiosity into new areas such as Spiritual Assessment and Spirituality has emerged. This movement has pic……続きを見る

Work, Family, Health, and Well-Being grew out of a conference held in Washington, D.C. in June 2003 on "Workforce/Workplace Mismatch: Work, Family, Health, and Well-Being" sponsored by the National ……続きを見る

In this highly practical volume, the contributing authors explore some of the dimensions associated with aging in place. There are increasing numbers of older Americans who are faced with fundamenta……続きを見る

In this book, in which definitions and examples of abuse from men and women from every continent and a very diverse set of backgrounds are considered. The volume provides information on the extent t……続きを見る

Across the world the Western dominated international aid system is being challenged. The rise of right-wing populism, de-globalisation, the advance of illiberal democracy and the emergence of non-We……続きを見る

Stories are central to our world. We form our families, our communities, and our nations through stories. It is through stories of our everyday experiences that each of us constructs an autobiograph……続きを見る

Do You Just Have The Blues… Or Something More? Feeling down is entirely reasonable in the present quick paced society. Individuals are more stressed than any time in recent memory, but the first ste……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the process of building healthy early social and emotional relationships with infants from a developmental perspective. The book synthesizes current re……続きを見る

Il significato del matrimonio oggi ci crea tanti problemi e incomprensioni, per questo vorrei toccare questo argomento. Praticamente e teoricamente, molte persone non sanno più che cos’è un vero mat……続きを見る

Cognitive and Social Neuroscience of Aging is an introduction to how aging affects the brain, intended for audiences with some knowledge of psychology, aging, or neuroscience. The book includes figu……続きを見る

Learning how to analyze people and their personalities can do wonders for your relationships. Whether it's your coworker, your significant, your family, or even a complete stranger, you will always ……続きを見る

True grit is a key predictor of success! Staying power to see things through helps predict success and the good news is that it is a skill that can be taught. This book will teach you the important ……続きを見る

Livro com forte conotação didática sobre um desafio que perpassa o nosso dia a dia: saber decidir. Aponta, de forma pedagógica, várias formas de como decidir pelo que é bom e justo. Traz pistas conc……続きを見る

O objetivo deste livro é orientar para um conhecimento positivo e integral do próprio "eu", a fim de favorecer a formação para a maturidade. Na primeira parte estuda-se a pessoa, sobretudo no seu as……続きを見る

Ein psychologisches Sachbuch über das Thema, warum wir Menschen uns unterschiedlich entwickeln. Menschen sind rätselhaft: Während der eine wie eine Orchidee feinfühlig auf alle Widrigkeiten reagier……続きを見る

O discernimento é imprescindível para a viagem espiritual, e é uma das qualidades mais difíceis de cultivar. Diretrizes simples e claras ajudam a separar o verdadeiro do falso e a evitar muitas das ……続きを見る

Com o aumento da longevidade, a instituição familiar vem tendo de se adaptar a mudanças que, muitas vezes, exigem novas formas de convivência entre idosos, seus filhos e netos. Faz-se necessário pen……続きを見る

De que formas o jogo pode ser utilizado como recurso para potencializar a prática pedagógica e o desenvolvimento infantil? Qual o papel da brincadeira e do jogo para a assimilação de conceitos e exp……続きを見る

Technological advances and changes in society have led to the growth of individuality and the impoverishment of conventional love - which nonetheless prevails in the collective imagination as an ide……続きを見る

Ao contrário do que comumente se pensa, na velhice, o ser humano preserva capacidades intelectuais e afetivas. O indivíduo e o ambiente podem favorecer a continuidade e o aprimoramento do funcioname……続きを見る

O livro conta a emocionante história apresentada pela psicóloga Regina O. Fernandes, ex-paciente de câncer, pesquisadora, especialista em Psicologia Comportamental e Cognitiva, pós-graduada em Avali……続きを見る

Muito se tem escrito, falado e divulgado sobre o aumento da expectativa de vida. A todo momento ouvimos recomendações de como manter a qualidade de vida: prática de exercícios, alimentação saudável ……続きを見る

Todos nós temos a possibilidade de viver uma vida plena. Quando isso não ocorre, muitos culpam as circunstâncias outros simplesmente pensam que é assim mesmo. Porém, a vida pode ser bela. Este livro……続きを見る

The Empty Couch is an introduction to the challenges and obstacles inherent in ageing as a psychoanalyst. It addresses the previously neglected issue of ill health, as well as the significance of ag……続きを見る

Crying is a typical human expression of emotion. Surprisingly, until now little scientific attention has been devoted to this phenomenon. Many textbooks on emotion fail to pay attention to it, and i……続きを見る

Patients suffering from psychosomatic disorders represent a formidable challenge. Psychosomatic disorders are common, and account for substantial personal discomfort, unnecessary medical expenditure……続きを見る

Elders can struggle with issues of social isolation and self-esteem, and benefit from having positive coping skills at their disposal. The practical ideas Kathie Erwin imparts in this second edition……続きを見る

Vertigo and dizziness are extremely common, and cause a great deal of worry and distress. Symptoms may include nausea, tinnitus, hearing loss, blurred vision, confusion, raised temperature and fever……続きを見る