Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives
Editors: Joav Merrick, Ariel Tenenbaum and Hatim A. Omar Medical Director, Health Services, Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Jerusalem, Israel and others
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This book has been reviewed in the following publication. To read the review click on the corresponding link below:
PsycCRITIQUES - Reviewed by Dr. Tracey Ellen Ryan, Associate Professor, University of Bridgeport, CT, USA |
Catatonia on the Consultation Liaison Service and Other Clinical Settings
Editor: Brendan T. Carroll, M.D. and David R. Spiegel, M.D.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio, USA |
“Dr. Carroll and Dr. Spiegel are to be congratulated for editing this authoritative book on catatonia. While this mysterious syndrome was identified in 1874, it continues to baffle psychiatrists unfamiliar with its symptoms, etiology, and treatment. The book was written specifically for C-L psychiatrists, who probably see the majority of cases. Not only does the book discuss its history and nosology (recently changed in DSM-5), but fully describes its assessment. Algorithms are provided that provide a carefully stepped approach to treatment. Because the syndrome is uncommon (though individual symptoms are not), and patients are often unresponsive, it is unlikely that controlled trials can ever be performed. With that in mind, the book provides the best observational data available to help guide treatment planning. Hats off to Dr. Carrol and Dr. Spiegel.” - Reviewed by Donald W. Black, MD, Professor, Residency Training Director, Vice Chair for Education, Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, IA
"After reading the fascinating history of this disorder from Greek mythology to DSM-5, I was hooked. Many medical books are dry. This one is not! You will understand patients you have treated much better and be well prepared for those that may come your way in the future. Although patients with catatonia are generally mute, this book will serve as their voice. Our patients want us to have the most up to date information on screening, assessment, and treatment. This book delivers just that and it reads very well. If I were ever to have catatonia, I would pray that my doctors will have read this gem." - Reviewed by Kathleen Franco, MD, Professor of Medicine & Psychiatry, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Ohio This book has also been reviewed by the following people: Sanjay, Gupta, MD, Professor, Departments’ of Psychiatry, SUNY at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY and SUNY UPstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, Consultant DENT Neurologic Institute, Amherst, NY , and Mi-Erie Clinic, Buffalo, NY. To read the review, click here. Marijo Tamburrino, MD. To read the review, click here. |
''Green Studio'': Nature and the Arts in Therapy
Editor: Alexander Kopytin and Madeline Rugh
St.-Petersburg Academy of Post-Graduate Pedagogical Training, Psychology Department, St.-Petersburg, Russia, and others |
“'Green Studio’: Nature and the Arts in Therapy offers a wealth of possibilities for creating with the natural world. It is groundbreaking in supporting the emergence of a nature-centric vision of arts and health. Nature is presented as the whole of the physical world, whether inside an urban studio or outside with the elements, where even the most difficult therapeutic spaces teem with generative powers involving all of the senses and their innate intelligences. Shadow aspects of chaos and upheaval are accepted too, as essential to psyche’s eco-system and arguably art’s most potent and reliable fuel when channeled into life-affirming acts of creative expression. Each of the book’s chapters written by authors from throughout the world demonstrates how micro and macro elements are forever intertwined as they contribute to “earth’s well-being” which in turn generates potent personal medicine.” - Reviewed by Shaun McNiff, University Professor, Lesley University Cambridge, MA and author of many books including Imagination in Action (2015) that envisions creative expression as a force of nature
This book has also been reviewed by the following people: Judith A. Rubin, President, Expressive Media, Inc.; Author, Director, Art Therapy Has Many Faces and other films on the arts in therapy. To read the review, click here. Stacey Mallory, Project Nature Connect Program Coordinator & EcoArt Therapy Chair. To read the review, click here. |
Emotional First Aid on the Internet: Theory and Research
Authors: Itzhak Gilat, Hanna Ezer
and Rachel Sagee Levinsky College of Education, Tel Aviv, Israel |
"This book is an essential resource that integrates theory, research and vivid examples regarding online communication and emotional first aid. The authors lay the foundation of this challenging and innovative field of research and practice, offering the latest theoretical perspectives, along with tools and skills that can be implemented in a variety of online interactions. This insightful work examines emotional online care giving strategy as well as discussing the principles of current ethical codes. This book is highly recommended. It is an excellent source of information and an important tool for therapists, counselors, educators and those who are involved or interested in emotional first aid and online therapy." - Reviewed by Shiri Daniels, Ph.D., National Director of Counseling, ERAN – Emotional First Aid by Telephone and Internet, Israel
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Psychology of Meditation
Editor: Nirbhay N. Singh
Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia, USA |
This book has been reviewed in the following publication. To read the review click on the corresponding link below:
PsycCRITIQUES - Reviewed by Doug Oman, PhD, Associate Adjunct Professor, Berkeley School of Public Health, CA; Fellow of the American Psychological Association Journal of Child and Family Studies - Reviewed by Alison E. Parker, Innovation Research & Training Mindfulness - Reviewed by Ramasamy Manikam, American Health & Wellness Institute, USA |
Psychology of Mindfulness
Editor: Kimiyo Murata-Soraci
School of Global Studies, Tama University, Kanagawa, Japan |
This book has been reviewed in the following publication. To read the review click on the corresponding link below:
PsycCRITIQUES - Reviewed by Donald R. Marks and Amanda Aster. |
Sex, Love and Laughter
Authors: Ami Rokach and Itzhak Zahy Ben Zion
The Center for Academic Studies, Israel, York University, Canada, Walden University, USA, and others |
“This book is a refreshing read. It connects the dots between sex and love spiced with lots of humor and triggers a few belly laughs. A message of hope is conveyed about the human condition. In our complex challenging world fun and laughter often times is in short supply. Dr. Rokeach reminds us that life can be enjoyable. As well, the book is balanced by its serious side as there is a discussion about the complexities of human relationships and reviews the history of sexuality, our needs for love and expression of our desires. The book is enjoyable, entertaining and relevant, a highly recommended book." - Reviewed by Dr. Martin Resnick, Ph.D.
"If you like sex, humour, relationships and intimacy and want to understand it better- this book is for you. The book covers any and all topics relevant to sex and relationships, is geared to the general public, to physicians and mental health practitioners who can recommend it to their patients, and to youngsters who are curious and want to learn more about these important topics. The book discusses intimacy, love and how we express it, sexuality, sexual pleasuring, sex during the golden years and sexual aids and toys, in short, anything you want to know about love and sex. Written in a humorous, engaging and easy to understand language, it is highly recommended for anyone who loves to read, to understand and to explore sexuality.” - Reviewed by Milada Disman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada |
Victim Victorious: From Fire to Phoenix
Editor: Marie-Claire Patron and Stephen S. Holden
Bond University, Robina, Australia |
"This book is remarkable in its exploration of the theme of victims rising above their circumstances - above their own particular victimhood. It is a theoretical, as well as, a practical demonstration of this theme, and also includes the deeply personal, along with case studies of resilience, and the capacity to overcome the particular circumstances which mark one out as bound to bear some particular discrimination, or suffer from some difference, be it a physical or mental difference.” - Reviewed by Raoul Mortley, AO FAHA, Pro Vice-Chancellor International, Executive Dean, Faculty of Society & Design, Bond University, Australia
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