Bøger af Michael P. Nichols

The Fourth Edition of The Essentials of Family Therapy, available in paperback format, examines the rich history, classic schools, and latest developments in family therapy-while also emphasizing a practical clinical focus

For parents fed up with constant challenges to their authority-but who dread becoming tyrants in their own homes-this book provides a powerful new alternative to "e;because I said so."e; Trusted family therapist and author Michael P. Nichols takes on the number-one problem of parents today with the insight and humor that has made his earlier The Lost Art of Listening an enduring bestseller. Presented is a simple, easy-to-follow, yet remarkably effective way to put an end to arguments by refusing to argue back. Instead, the techniques of responsive listening help parents open up better communication in the family; create an atmosphere of respect and cooperation; and take children's feelings into account-without giving in to their demands. Loads of realistic examples help parents defuse whining and defiance and manage common conflicts with preschoolers to teens.

THE definitive classic text in the field of Family Therapy Family Therapy: Concepts & Methods describes and analyzes the field of family therapy, covering its history, schools, and developments. Numerous case studies throughout the text help students understand the link between history, theory, and practice. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to: Describe clinical approaches Understand old and new developments in the field of family therapy Analyze successes and failures in research, and the impact on current clinical practices Compare different schools of family therapy and explain the contemporary status of distinct schools of therapy

Each of us is controlled in some way by shame, one of the ugliest emotions in human experience. It saps our self-respect, builds walls between people, and forces us to create elaborate defences to protect ourselves. This book analyses the role of shame in our lives and helps us to understand the root of our insecurity.