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No One to Miss Me

Can Cathy help troubled Lily sort her life out and piece together the truth

by Cathy Glass ...

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN.OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING.CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN.Can Cathy help troubled Lily sort her life out and piece together the truth?Late on boxing day, Cathy hears a strange noise outside her house, only to find Lily, a child she fostered ten years ago, shivering on her front step.But she is no longer the vulnerable girl Cathy once knew. Withdrawn and on edge,... ... Read more

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ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN.OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING.CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN.Can Cathy help troubled Lily sort her life out and piece together the truth?Late on boxing day, Cathy hears a strange noise outside her house, only to find Lily, a child she fostered ten years ago, shivering on her front step.But she is no longer the vulnerable girl Cathy once knew. Withdrawn and on edge,...
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OCD in Children and Adolescents

The "OCD Is Not the Boss of Me" Manual

by Katherine McKenney, PhD, RPsych, Annie Simpson, PhD, RPsych, S. Evelyn Stewart, MD, FRCPC ...

In a large-size format for easy photocopying, this user-friendly manual presents a tested treatment protocol for children and adolescents (ages 6 to 18) struggling with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Ten flexible modules give clinicians tools for engaging kids and their parents and implementing successful exposure and response prevention activities, as well as other cognitive-behavioral ... Read more

$46.39 CAD

In a large-size format for easy photocopying, this user-friendly manual presents a tested treatment protocol for children and adolescents (ages 6 to 18) struggling with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Ten flexible modules give clinicians tools for engaging kids and their parents and implementing successful exposure and response prevention activities, as well as other cognitive-behavioral
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Internal Family Systems Therapy

by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, Martha Sweezy, PhD ...

Now significantly revised with over 70% new material, this is the authoritative presentation of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is taught and practiced around the world. IFS reveals how the subpersonalities or "parts" of each individual's psyche relate to each other like members of a family, and how--just as in a family--polarization among parts can lead to emotional suffering. IFS ... Read more

$56.79 CAD

Now significantly revised with over 70% new material, this is the authoritative presentation of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is taught and practiced around the world. IFS reveals how the subpersonalities or "parts" of each individual's psyche relate to each other like members of a family, and how--just as in a family--polarization among parts can lead to emotional suffering. IFS
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Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship

by Shari Y. Manning, PhD ...

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be intensely caring, warm, smart, and funny--but their behavior often drives away those closest to them. If you're struggling in a tumultuous relationship with someone with BPD, this is the book for you. Dr. Shari Manning helps you understand why your spouse, family member, or friend has such out-of-control emotions—and how to change the way ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be intensely caring, warm, smart, and funny--but their behavior often drives away those closest to them. If you're struggling in a tumultuous relationship with someone with BPD, this is the book for you. Dr. Shari Manning helps you understand why your spouse, family member, or friend has such out-of-control emotions—and how to change the way
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Focus

The Hidden Driver of Excellence

by Daniel Goleman ...

New York Times Bestseller“A powerful guide for taking control of our attention.” —Tony Schwartz, author of The Power of Full Engagement and CEO of The Energy ProjectFrom the author of the #1 international bestseller Emotional Intelligence, comes a groundbreaking look at today’s scarcest resource and the secret to high performance and fulfillment: attention.For more than two decades, psychologist ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

New York Times Bestseller“A powerful guide for taking control of our attention.” —Tony Schwartz, author of The Power of Full Engagement and CEO of The Energy ProjectFrom the author of the #1 international bestseller Emotional Intelligence, comes a groundbreaking look at today’s scarcest resource and the secret to high performance and fulfillment: attention.For more than two decades, psychologist
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The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion

Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

by Christopher Germer, PhD ...

“Buck up.” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” “Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

“Buck up.” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” “Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid
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The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success

How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home

by Peg Dawson, EdD, Richard Guare, PhD ...

Are you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong executive skills--the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

Are you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong executive skills--the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under
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The Nordic Theory of Everything

In Search of a Better Life

by Anu Partanen ...

“In her careful, evenhanded series of thoughtful essays, Partanen, who just became an American citizen, parses the recipe for Nordic success that even the self-congratulatory ‘exceptional’ American may want to ponder and adapt. . . . An earnest, well-written work worth heeding, especially in our current toxic political climate.” — Kirkus ReviewsA Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American ... Read more

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“In her careful, evenhanded series of thoughtful essays, Partanen, who just became an American citizen, parses the recipe for Nordic success that even the self-congratulatory ‘exceptional’ American may want to ponder and adapt. . . . An earnest, well-written work worth heeding, especially in our current toxic political climate.” — Kirkus ReviewsA Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American
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I Love a Cop, Third Edition

What Police Families Need to Know

by Ellen Kirschman, PhD ...

Police families are brave, resilient, and proud--and they face remarkable challenges, sometimes on a daily basis. Now thoroughly updated for today's turbulent times, this is the resource that cops and their loved ones have relied on for decades. Trusted expert Ellen Kirschman gives you practical ways to manage the stress of the job and create a healthy, supportive home environment. The third ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

Police families are brave, resilient, and proud--and they face remarkable challenges, sometimes on a daily basis. Now thoroughly updated for today's turbulent times, this is the resource that cops and their loved ones have relied on for decades. Trusted expert Ellen Kirschman gives you practical ways to manage the stress of the job and create a healthy, supportive home environment. The third
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The Field Guide to Frontline Care

Practical tools for workers in homelessness, substance use, and harm reduction

by Marcus Greatheart ...

Frontline work is full of situations where there isn't a perfect answer.Someone refuses help. A conversation starts to escalate. A client returns in crisis. You need to hold a boundary that feels uncomfortable. You leave work wondering whether you helped or made things worse.The Field Guide to Frontline Care is a practical resource for people working in homelessness, substance use and harm ... Read more

$10.69 CAD

Frontline work is full of situations where there isn't a perfect answer.Someone refuses help. A conversation starts to escalate. A client returns in crisis. You need to hold a boundary that feels uncomfortable. You leave work wondering whether you helped or made things worse.The Field Guide to Frontline Care is a practical resource for people working in homelessness, substance use and harm
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Smart but Scattered

The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential

by Peg Dawson, EdD, Richard Guare, PhD, Colin Guare, MS, BCBA ...

All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. If you have a “smart but scattered” child, take heart. This encouraging guide is grounded in research on the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 13-year-olds need to get organized, stay focused, and control their impulses and emotions. The expert authors guide ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. If you have a “smart but scattered” child, take heart. This encouraging guide is grounded in research on the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 13-year-olds need to get organized, stay focused, and control their impulses and emotions. The expert authors guide
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The Boy No One Loved

A Heartbreaking True Story of Abuse, Abandonment and Betrayal

by Casey Watson ...

Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir.Justin was five years old; his brothers two and three. Their mother, a heroin addict, had left them alone again. Later that day, after trying to burn down the family home, Justin was taken into care.Justin was taken into care at the age of five after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on, ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir.Justin was five years old; his brothers two and three. Their mother, a heroin addict, had left them alone again. Later that day, after trying to burn down the family home, Justin was taken into care.Justin was taken into care at the age of five after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on,
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Taking Charge of ADHD

The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

by Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN ...

The leading parent resource about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment has now been revised and updated with the latest information and resources. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley compassionately guides you to:Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do.Get an accurate diagnosis.Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support.Implement ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

The leading parent resource about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment has now been revised and updated with the latest information and resources. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley compassionately guides you to:Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do.Get an accurate diagnosis.Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support.Implement
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Attachment Theory and Research in Clinical Work with Adults

Edited by Joseph H. Obegi, PsyD, Ety Berant, PhD ...

Written with the practicing psychotherapist in mind, this invaluable book presents cutting-edge knowledge on adult attachment and explores the implications for day-to-day clinical practice. Leading experts illustrate how theory and research in this dynamic area can inform assessment, case formulation, and clinical decision making. The book puts such concepts as the secure base, mentalization, and ... Read more

$75.19 CAD

Written with the practicing psychotherapist in mind, this invaluable book presents cutting-edge knowledge on adult attachment and explores the implications for day-to-day clinical practice. Leading experts illustrate how theory and research in this dynamic area can inform assessment, case formulation, and clinical decision making. The book puts such concepts as the secure base, mentalization, and
... Read more
Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Edited by Fred R. Volkmar, Brian Reichow, James C. McPartland ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
The second edition of this book examines the numerous research and practice advances with regard to adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues, from education to employment, leisure activities to illegal behaviors, mental health issues to medical health concerns. The volume explores the latest findings in key areas, such ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

The second edition of this book examines the numerous research and practice advances with regard to adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues, from education to employment, leisure activities to illegal behaviors, mental health issues to medical health concerns. The volume explores the latest findings in key areas, such
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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships

by Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, Christine M. Benton ...

If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr
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Walking This Path Together, 3rd Edition

Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Child Welfare Practice

by Gwendolyn Gosek ...

Canadian child welfare policies and practices have been central to maintaining a settler colonial nation by controlling and managing the childhoods and future lives of children. While ostensibly grounded in the “best interests of the child,” child welfare policies and practices far too often make the lives of young people more precarious because they are stratified along race and class lines ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

Canadian child welfare policies and practices have been central to maintaining a settler colonial nation by controlling and managing the childhoods and future lives of children. While ostensibly grounded in the “best interests of the child,” child welfare policies and practices far too often make the lives of young people more precarious because they are stratified along race and class lines
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Child Neglect and Emotional Abuse

Understanding, Assessment and Response

by Celia Doyle, Charles Timms ...

Protecting children from emotional abuse and neglect is a serious and complex area of social work practice. This book takes readers step-by-step through the underlining theory, skills and practice of working with vulnerable children, highlighting essential contemporary research evidence throughout.Part 1: Understanding introduces the nature and consequences of child neglect and emotional abuse, ... Read more

$86.39 CAD

Protecting children from emotional abuse and neglect is a serious and complex area of social work practice. This book takes readers step-by-step through the underlining theory, skills and practice of working with vulnerable children, highlighting essential contemporary research evidence throughout.Part 1: Understanding introduces the nature and consequences of child neglect and emotional abuse,
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Creating Together

Participatory, Community-Based, and Collaborative Arts Practices and Scholarship across Canada

Edited by Diane Conrad, Anita Sinner ...

Creating Together explores an emerging approach to research that combines arts practices and scholarship in participatory, community-based, and collaborative contexts in Canada across multiple disciplines. Looking at a variety of art forms, from photography and mural painting to performance art and poetry, the contributors explore how the process of creating together generates and disseminates ... Read more

$30.39 CAD

Creating Together explores an emerging approach to research that combines arts practices and scholarship in participatory, community-based, and collaborative contexts in Canada across multiple disciplines. Looking at a variety of art forms, from photography and mural painting to performance art and poetry, the contributors explore how the process of creating together generates and disseminates
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Little Prisoners

A tragic story of siblings trapped in a world of abuse and suffering

by Casey Watson ...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a harrowing and moving memoir about two innocent and frightened ‘unfosterable’ children who do not know what it means to be loved.This is the third book in the series.The shock that strikes Casey and her family when Ashton and Olivia arrive is immeasurable. Two dirty, frightened little waifs stand before them, huge eyes staring around their new ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a harrowing and moving memoir about two innocent and frightened ‘unfosterable’ children who do not know what it means to be loved.This is the third book in the series.The shock that strikes Casey and her family when Ashton and Olivia arrive is immeasurable. Two dirty, frightened little waifs stand before them, huge eyes staring around their new
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Poverty and Austerity amid Prosperity

A Comparative Introduction

by Gregg M. Olsen ...

Poverty and Austerity amid Prosperity puts a sharp focus on rising levels of poverty and homelessness in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Highlighting the important differences between these countries, Gregg M. Olsen examines how poverty and homelessness have been conceptualized, defined, measured, and addressed in each country. Olsen critically contrasts the two main theoretical ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

Poverty and Austerity amid Prosperity puts a sharp focus on rising levels of poverty and homelessness in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Highlighting the important differences between these countries, Gregg M. Olsen examines how poverty and homelessness have been conceptualized, defined, measured, and addressed in each country. Olsen critically contrasts the two main theoretical
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Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice

Edited by Maurianne Adams, Lee Anne Bell, Diane J. Goodman, Davey Shlasko, Rachel R. Briggs, Romina Pacheco ...

For over 30 years, Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice has been the definitive sourcebook of theoretical foundations, pedagogical and design frameworks, and curricular models for social justice teaching practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition continues in the tradition of its predecessors to cover the most relevant issues and controversies in social justice education ... Read more

$119.54 CAD

For over 30 years, Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice has been the definitive sourcebook of theoretical foundations, pedagogical and design frameworks, and curricular models for social justice teaching practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition continues in the tradition of its predecessors to cover the most relevant issues and controversies in social justice education
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The Art of Thinking Clearly

by Rolf Dobelli ...

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at
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Doing Couple Therapy

Craft and Creativity in Work with Intimate Partners

by Robert Taibbi, LCSW ...

Now thoroughly revised, this practical, user-friendly guide has helped thousands of novice couple therapists and students to navigate the challenges of clinical work with couples in conflict. Robert Taibbi presents effective strategies for rapidly identifying a couple's core issues and conducting each stage of therapy, from the first sessions to termination. Rich with sensitive case material, the ... Read more

$44.79 CAD

Now thoroughly revised, this practical, user-friendly guide has helped thousands of novice couple therapists and students to navigate the challenges of clinical work with couples in conflict. Robert Taibbi presents effective strategies for rapidly identifying a couple's core issues and conducting each stage of therapy, from the first sessions to termination. Rich with sensitive case material, the
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