Thoroughly updated and revised?the bestselling resource for the practical application of the DSM-IV-TR for clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment Now with the most current treatments and evidence-based practices, DSM-IV-TR in Action brings the DSM-IV-TR to life with clear instruction on using it to formulate and complete an assessment, accurately diagnose clients, and prepare a comprehensive and effective treatment plan. Complete with new chapters on delirium, dementia, amnestic, and other cognitive disorders as well as on selected sexual disorders, the Second Edition also adds new coverage of disruptive behavior disorders, eating disorders in children, substance disorders, psychotic disorders, unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. New treatment plans have been added, and existing ones have been updated. This edition also discusses the expected changes to come in the highly anticipated DSM-5. Numerous case studies bring the material to life and demo
The final and conclusive book in the groundbreaking series onboys and their development In this climax to his series of landmark books about boys,Michael Gurian offers a powerful new program to help us give oursons a core purpose–a program based on building morality,character, career goals, the ability to form intimaterelationships, selflessness, personal and community responsibility,and an accelerated process of developmental maturity. Gurianreveals how important purpose is for the success and happiness ofboys and explains how a boy's core personality, nature, and geneticpredisposition functions to create both strengths and weaknesses intheir journey towards maturity. Includes an innovative program for support and interventionsaccording to the unique needs, weaknesses, and strengths of eachindividual young man. This book is the follow-up to Gurian's bestselling The Mindsof Boys Draws on the latest science and field research on how boysdevelop neurologically Guri
A leading researcher shares natural remedies for psoriasis According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, at least sevenmillion people in the U.S. and more than 100 million worldwidesuffer from this chronic skin disease. This book outlines Dr.Pagano's natural, drug-free treatment regimen that can alleviate,control, and even heal psoriasis without steroid creams, tar baths,injections, or ultraviolet treatments. Healing Psoriasis outlines ahealthy diet and lifestyle and includes case histories, photos,recipes, and a chapter on eczema.
