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“The Immigrant Paradox in Children and Adolescents: Is Becoming American a...

“The Immigrant Paradox in Children and Adolescents: Is Becoming American a Developmental Risk?” Edited by Cynthia García Coll & Amy Kerivan Marks American Psychological Association Washington, D.C....

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“Brief Coaching: A Solution Focused Approach”

“Brief Coaching: A Solution Focused Approach” By Chris Iveson, Evan George, and Harvey Ratner Routledge New York, N.Y., 2012   Lack of cited scientific research mars book Reviewed by James K. Luiselli,...

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“Legal Self-Defense for Mental Health Practitioners: Quality Care and Risk...

“Legal Self-Defense for Mental Health Practitioners: Quality Care and Risk Management Strategies” By Robert Henley Woody Springer Publishing Company New York, N.Y., 2013 Book offers valuable advice in...

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“Trauma Therapy in Context: The Science and Craft of Evidence-Based Practice”

“Trauma Therapy in Context: The Science and Craft of Evidence-Based Practice” Edited by Robert A. McMackin, Elana Newman, Jason M. Fogler & Terence M. Keane American Psychological Association...

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“Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision”

“Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum Students and Interns” By Carol A. Falender and Edward P. Shafranske American Psychological Association Washington, D.C....

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“Treatment Resistance and Patient Authority: The Austen Riggs Reader”

“Treatment Resistance and Patient Authority: The Austen Riggs Reader” Edited by Eric M. Plakun W.W. Norton & Co. New York, N.Y., 2011   Approach used at Austen Riggs is highlighted Reviewed by Paul...

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“Reinforcement-Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders”

“Reinforcement-Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders” L. Michelle Tuten, Hendree E. Jones, Cindy M. Schaeffer, and Maxine L. Stitzer American Psychological Association Washington, D.C. 2012...

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“Making Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments Work With Older Adults”

“Making Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments Work With Older Adults” Edited by Forrest Scogin and Avani Shah American Psychological Association Washington, D.C., 2012 Book useful for those in...

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“The Science of Attorney Advocacy: How Courtroom Behavior Affects Jury...

“The Science of Attorney Advocacy: How Courtroom Behavior Affects Jury Decision Making” By Jessica D. Findley and Bruce D. Sales American Psychological Association Washington, D.C., 2012 Book is...

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“Body Shots: Hollywood and the Culture of Eating Disorders”

“Body Shots: Hollywood and the Culture of Eating Disorders” By Emily Fox-Kales State University of New York Press Albany, N.Y., 2011 Media representations deliver subliminal messages Reviewed by Paul...

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“Multicultural Care: A Clinician’s Guide to Cultural Competence”

“Multicultural Care: A Clinician’s Guide to Cultural Competence” By Lillian Comas-Diaz American Psychological Association Washington, D.C., 2012  ‘Influential’ resource covers complex learning process...

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“Treatments That Work With Children: Empirically Supported Strategies for...

“Treatments That Work With Children: Empirically Supported Strategies for Managing Childhood Problems” By Edward R. Christophersen and Susan Mortweet Vanscoyoc American Psychological Association...

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“Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids with ADHD and LD Hate School and What We Can Do...

“Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids with ADHD and LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It” By Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D. Jossey-Bass San Francisco, CA, 2011  Book takes pragmatic, problem-solving approach...

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“Evidence-Based Applied Sport Psychology: A Practitioner’s Manual”

“Evidence-Based Applied Sport Psychology: A Practitioner’s Manual” By Roland A. Carlstedt Springer Publishing Company, LLC New York, N.Y., 2013 ‘Opus’ manual is challenging and complex Reviewed by...

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“Listening with Purpose: Entry Points into Shame and Narcissistic Vulnerability”

“Listening with Purpose: Entry Points into Shame and Narcissistic Vulnerability” By Jack Danielian and Patricia Gianotti Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 2012, Lanham, Md.   Application of...

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“Problem-Solving Therapy: A Treatment Manual”

“Problem-Solving Therapy: A Treatment Manual” By Arthur M. Nezu, Christine Maguth Nezu, and Thomas J. D’Zurilla Springer Publishing Company New York, N.Y., 2013 Resource provides ‘terrific’ aid for...

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“Burnout for Experts: Prevention in the Context of Living and Working”

“Burnout for Experts: Prevention in the Context of Living and Working” By Sabine Bahrer-Kohler Springer New York, N.Y., 2013  Book’s global perspective is intriguing Reviewed by James K. Luiselli,...

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“Cultural Psychotherapy: Theory, Methods, and Practice”

“Cultural Psychotherapy: Theory, Methods, and Practice” By Martin J. La Roche Sage Publications Los Angeles, CA, 2013  Thoughtful work may help practitioners boost cultural competence Reviewed by Paul...

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“Preventive Stress Management in Organizations”

Preventive Stress Management in Organizations By James Campbell Quick, Thomas A. Wright, Joyce A. Adkins, Debra L. Nelson, and Jonathan D. Quick American Psychological Association Washington, D.C.,...

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“Humanity’s Dark Side: Evil, Destructive Experience, and Psychotherapy”

“Humanity’s Dark Side: Evil, Destructive Experience, and Psychotherapy” Edited by Arthur C. Bohart, Barbara S. Held, Edward Mendelowitz & Kirk J. Schneider American Psychological Association...

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