books: a treatment for

books: a treatment for

books:

A treatment for

Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

Marsha M. Linehan

The Guilford Press, 1993

Recommended with reservations
I'm a Mental Health Counselor whose copy of this book is well worn. I recommend this book for anyone who is considering doing skills training for persons with problems in the following areas: 1) Problems related to control of attention. This could include anything ...

Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change

William R. Miller, Stephen Rollnick

The Guilford Press, 2002

Motivated
The book is written by academics for academics, but I think it is well written for the layperson who is interested in the topic. This is a good book for anyone who is interested in methods for changing behavior.

Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students (Design Briefs)

Ellen Lupton

Princeton Architectural Press, 2004

A solid book for type - with a twinge of humor
I like this book a great deal. The next time I have a chance to use this in a class (to teach) I will. There are lots of good examples, the language is clear, and it's not too ethereal or esoteric. I think it's a great introduction to typography and laid out very well.

The Cure for All Diseases

Hulda Regehr Clark

New Century Press, 1995

The Zapper is practically miraculous!
For many years I tried to solve a light skin problem which began worsening ten years after it started. It seemed to me the source of the problem was stress. Yet, after getting help mostly from regular medicine I decided to try acupuncture. Both techniques helped me get ...

8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ...

Esther Gokhale

Pendo Press, 2008

Unique approach to back pain
8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and Foot (Remember When It Didn't Hurt) Esther Gokhale uses ancient methods to treat a modern problem. Especially for people who spend a lot of time on the ...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal ...

Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, ...

New Harbinger Publications, 2007

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbook
Very practical, easy format for use with clients as an adjunct to therapy. Could be used without a therapist by motivated client. Is easy to understand and offers concrete examples of assignments to use throughout the week.

The Nature of Animal Healing : The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat

Martin Goldstein D.V.M.

Ballantine Books, 2000

My dogs feel better!
Within four days of following many of the suggestions in this book, my two huge ailing dogs started smiling abundantly, staying awake more, and enjoying life again! I love knowing I am making a difference in their lives by giving them a healthier and more delicious ...

The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss

Mary J. Shomon

Collins Living, 2004

One of the best books on Thyroid I have read
I have purchased several books on thyroid, regarding hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, graves eye disease, hashimotos thyroid and more. Although they all have very good information, NONE of them gave me the information I wanted/needed regarding this consistent weight gain ...

Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists

Mark Simon

Watson-Guptill, 2005

the book
I purchased this book as a used book, when I got it I was amazed to see how well preserved was the book. The book is still like new, the only thing missing is the plastic cover it has when you buy a new one.

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition

Clair Davies, Amber Davies

New Harbinger Publications, 2004

Amazing. I was very surprised.
I don't write many reviews unless a book is either exceptional or terrible. Looking at the reviews of this book, I think you get the picture. Even so, I felt compelled to write a review. Brief background, I've had chronic shoulder/upper neck pain since 1999. This ...

When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety

Kari Dunn Buron

Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2006

Great for all kids, helpful for parents and teachers
I have bought and given several copies of this book. It helps give a language to feelings that might otherwise be hard to describe.

Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty

Jonathan Grayson

Berkley Trade, 2004

A Blessing!
This wonderful book has the ability to help anyone suffering from anxiety/OCD. Dr. Grayson does a tremendous job in making the case that OCD can be overcome, and he gives great, practical ideas on how to get your life back and be happy. I hope you choose this book ...

Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jaquelyn McCandless

Bramble Books, 2007

The key to a room full of knowledge!
I have 2 teenagers, my son has Down syndrome and autism. My typical daughter has had a history of bowel problems from one extreme to the other since she was born, and has had a constant headache for many years. Doctors have never managed an accurate diagnosis or ...

The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings

Monica Ramirez Basco

The Guilford Press, 2005

This book saved me!
This book is so awesome for someone who has been newly diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. It breaks down the disorder into manageable chunks that make it easier to deal with. It saved me! I am so much more in control now that I have the tools to be so.

The Frozen Shoulder Workbook: Trigger Point Therapy for Overcoming Pain & Regaining Range of Motion

Clair Davies

New Harbinger Publications, 2006

Excellent Results
I would like to tell you how the Frozen Shoulder Workbook helped me overcome a painful but common illness with no surgery or manipulation under anesthesia. I found relief! This past spring I fell while carrying a folding chair and bruised my ribs. Due to the rib pain ...