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Teenage Girls : Exploring issues adolescent girls face and strategies to help them / by Olson, Ginny.(CARDINAL)392448;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-237).
Subjects: Church work with teenagers; Teenage girls;

The PTSD survival guide for teens : strategies to overcome trauma, build resilience & take back your life / by Raja, Sheela,author.(CARDINAL)401765;
In this compassionate guide, you'll find skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you tackle anxiety and harmful avoidance behaviors; manage negative emotions; cope with flashbacks and nightmares; and develop trusting, healthy relationships—even if your trust in others has been shaken to the core. You'll also learn more about the diagnosis and symptoms of PTSD and understand what kind of help is available to you.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Handbooks and manuals.; Young adult literature.; Post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescence.; Stress management for teenagers.; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Psychic trauma;

Parenting anxious kids : understanding anxiety in children by age and stage / by Galanti, Regine,author.(CARDINAL)863776;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-280) and index."Most parents are not child psychologists and that's why it can be hard to discern what are normal childhood anxieties and what is more problematic . However, even with childhood anxieties, parents can learn how to raise resilient, independent, and healthy children with the help of licensed clinical psychologist, Regine Galanti, PhD. Galanti offers a research-based, practical guide for parenting through all ages and stages with strategies to help build coping skills from toddlerhood through young adulthood. Packed with resources for parents, this book includes guides to childhood anxiety based on developmental stages, assessments for parents, cognitive behavioral therapy skills for both parents and kids, and much more"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Informational works.; Anxiety in children.; Anxiety in adolescence.; Parenting;

Careers in psychology & behavioral health.
Includes bibliographical references and index.Publisher's Note -- Introduction -- OVERVIEWS: Psychology: Fields of Specialization -- Psychotherapy and Counseling: Types and Approaches -- Behavior Therapy -- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- Coaching -- Cognitive Psychology -- Criminology -- Developmental Psychology -- Disaster Psychology -- Educational Psychology -- Experimental Psychology -- Forensic Psychiatry -- Forensic Psychology -- Health Psychology -- Marriage and Family Therapy -- Mental Health Practitioners -- Music, Dance, and Theater Therapy -- Neuropsychology -- Organizational Behavior and Consulting -- Psychoanalytic Psychology -- Sports Psychology -- PROFILES: Activities Therapist -- Art Therapist -- Athletic Trainer -- College Faculty Member -- Counseling and Health Administration -- Criminologist -- Economist -- Education Administrator -- Educational Counselor -- Forensic Scientist -- Healthcare Social Worker -- Human Resources Specialist -- Marriage and Family Therapist -- Medical and Health Services Manager -- Neurologist -- Neuropsychologist -- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists -- Psychiatrist -- Psychologist -- Public Relations Specialist -- Registered Nurse -- Rehabilitation Counselor -- Social Worker -- Sociologist -- Substance Abuse Counselor -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: General Bibliography -- Index.Edition statement supplied by publisher.
Subjects: Psychology; Social service; Mental health services; Counseling;

Smart foods for ADHD and brain health : how diet and nutrition influence mental function, behaviour and mood / by Gow, Rachel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The brain and the ADHD brain -- The gun-brain axis -- Food as medicine and food as poison -- ADHD genetics and nutrition as modulator -- The right fat: omega-3 fatty acids -- Other nutrients for coping with ADHD -- Food allergies and sensitivities -- Sugars and dyes -- Diets that help and diets that hinder -- Eating mindfully."Changing a child's diet will improve not just their physical health, but also their mental well-being, mood, and cognitive function at a fundamental level. This book highlights the link between nutrition and cognitive function, and demonstrates the crucial role of diet in supporting children with ADHD. Written by an internationally-recognised leader in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, this book takes a nutrition-based look at ADHD and its management. Combining the latest theory and research with the inspirational stories of a range of professionals and individuals whose lives have been touched by the issues raised, Rachel also includes accessible tips throughout and a chapter of recipes to promote brain health. This is the go-to guide to understanding the interplay of brain health and nutrition, and supporting families to build a diet that ensures children reach their full potential in life."--
Subjects: Recipes.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence; Nutrition;

The teen girl's survival guide : 10 tips for making friends, avoiding drama & coping with social stress / by Hemmen, Lucie.(CARDINAL)400288;
" If you're like many teen girls, you may feel intense pressure to fit in and make friends. In this fun and engaging guide, therapist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to solve one of the biggest worries teen girls struggle with: social success. As you face new academic and social pressures, you may feel more stressed out than ever before. You want to relate to your peers, but you may not have the skills you need to successfully navigate the social world. Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this book will help you develop simple and effective ways to connect with your fellow teens while still remaining uniquely you. In the book, you'll discover tips for finding your strengths, identifying negative self-talk, understanding social situations, and making new friends. Most importantly, you'll discover key strategies for creating a strong sense of self-knowledge and self-appreciation-two key building blocks for succeeding in the social world, and beyond. If you're ready to move past all the BFF drama and clique mentality, and start making truly positive connections with others, this book will show you the way"--"Teen girls feel intense pressure to fit in and make friends. In this important guide, therapist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to solve one of the biggest worries teen girls struggle with: social success. In the book, teen readers will find real strategies for growing a strong sense of self-knowledge and self-appreciation--two key building blocks for succeeding in the social world, and beyond"--
Subjects: Interpersonal relations in adolescence; Interpersonal relations; Psychology; Social skills in adolescence; Social skills; Teenage girls;

Women's mental health : a life-cycle approach / by Romans, Sarah E.(CARDINAL)658714; Seeman, Mary V.(Mary Violette),1935-(CARDINAL)732165;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sect. I. Introduction. A relational-cultural theory of human development: the power of connection / Judith V. Jordan. Commentary / Malkah Notman and Carol Nadelson, Mary Kay O'Neil -- Women, culture, and development / Lisa Francesca Andermann. Commentary / Charmaine C. Williams -- Women and stress / Elaine Walker ... [et al.]. Commentary / Soraya Seedat and Debra Kaminer -- Sect. II. Childhood / Mani N. Pavuluri. Depression and anxiety in girls / Katharina Manassis -- Gender identity disorder in girls / Susan J. Bradley and Kenneth J. Zucker -- Developmental pathways of ADHD / Florence Levy -- Conduct disorders in girls / Ellen L. Lipman and David R. Offord -- Sect. III. Adolescence / Leah K. Andrews and M. Louise Webster. Eating disorders and body image in adolescence / Cynthia M. Bulik and Lauren Reba --Prodromal phase of sychosis in adolescent women / Jean Addington and Frauke T.K. Schultze-Lutter -- Substance use, abuse, and dependence in adolescent girls / Sheila B. Blume, Monica L. Zilberman, Hermano Tavares -- The origins of emotion regulation: clinical presentation and neurobiology / Ruth A. Lanius, Robyn L. Bluhm, and Clare Pain -- Sect. IV. Adulthood / Sarah E. Romans. Gender differences in depression and anxiety disorders / Gail Erlick Robinson -- Substance use and abuse in women / Monica L. Zilberman and Sheila B. Blume -- Psychotic disorders in women / Jayashri Kulkarni -- Sexuality and sexual disorders in women / Rosemary Basson -- Post-traumatic stress disorder / Debra Kaminer and Soraya Seedat -- Living with intellectual disability / Elspeth A. Bradley, Yona Lunsky, and Marika Konossy --Sect. V. Reproduction / Berit Schei and Marsha M. Cohen. Menstrual cycles and mental health / Judith H. Gold -- Pregnancy and mental health / Anne Buist -- Postpartum and its mental health problems / Sophie Grigoriadis -- Menopause and mental health / Donna E. Stewart and Mona J. Khalid -- Mothering and depression / Sydney L. Hans -- Sect. VI. Aging / Helen F.K. Chiu. The psychosocial challenge for older women / Anne Hassett -- Aging and cognition in women / Chris Perkins -- Vicissitudes and disappointments: loss and illness in late live / Pamela Melding -- Sect. VII. Health services for women / Joan Busfield. Mental health services for women / Anne E. Rhodes -- Women's mental health: from hysteria to human rights / Jill A. Astbury -- Mental health services for women in Third World countries and immigrant women / Nalini Pandalangat.
Subjects: Women; Life cycle, Human.; Women.; Womyn.;

Brain health / by McKay, Sarah,author;
"The brain is your hardest-working organ. Brain health for dummies shows you how to support its many functions, so it can keep thriving for years to come. Brain health is important for your mood and mental health, performance at school and work, and your well-being as you age. With the simple strategies inside, you can keep your brain in top shape and lessen your chance of decline later in life. This book explains the science behind brain health and gives you advice you can use as you become your own brain health coach"--
Subjects: Brain; Brain; Neurosciences;

The way of mindful education : cultivating well-being in teachers and students / by Rechtschaffen, Daniel.;
Solidly grounded and personally accessible, this is an insightful and compassionate guide to supporting the growth of mindful awareness in children and students. Speaking from a lifetime of experience learning and teaching about this important way of being in the world, Daniel Rechtschaffen shows educators and parents how to find the inner sense of clarity that is so essential in helping child and adolescent learners develop concentration, compassion, and connection in our increasingly chaotic and challenging environments. --Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author, The Mindful Brain and The Mindful Therapist Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine"
Subjects: Attention.; Educational psychology.; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.;

Red families v. blue families : legal polarization and the creation of culture / by Cahn, Naomi R.(CARDINAL)641210; Carbone, June.(CARDINAL)705501;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Moral demography -- Sexual history -- The age of division -- Personality, politics, and religion -- Contraception : securing the pathways to blue family life -- Abortion, law and the cognitive map -- The irrationality of adolescence : what the adults are really fighting over -- The marrying laws -- Custody and compromise -- Marriage advice in shades of pink -- Making ready for baby : painting the nursery sky blue -- Work and family : retooling the foundation in deep purple.Details how different values in urban and coastal states and in more rural areas elsewhere in the country lead to distinctive views of the changing structure and role of the family, and to widely varied legal, social, and economic results.
Subjects: Domestic relations; Social change;

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