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Human Decision Making [Bok / Inbunden]

How can stories and legends, written and oral, help people suffering from severe traumas or harsh conditions, now or in the past? Can storytelling help us sort out our innermost feelings and troubles? This deeply human subject is relevant not only to practitioners of psychotherapy, but to all of us, as we sometimes go through difficult times in life. In <i>Therapeutic Uses of Storytelling</i>, a cross-disciplinary group of researchers examine the ways in which narrative might aid in coping with difficult situations in life, and with the emotions that these situations engender. Starting with an introduction to basic narrative theories and the therapeutic effects of storytelling, the book then moves on to a series of lucid case studies. The authors present a diversity of material such as blogs, poetry, magazines, memoirs, and oral accounts from Antiquity to the present. Authors from several different disciplines make for a diversity of perspectives. The authors specialise in folkloristics, psychology, writing studies, poetry therapy, and classical studies. Psychologists, social workers, researchers, therapists all can benefit from this book, including everyone interested in the possibility of inner exploration through stories. <b>Swedish information text:</b><br/><br/>En intressant studie av intresse för psykologer, socialarbetare, forskare, terapeuter samt skriv- och konstpedagoger!<br/><br/>Hur kan berättelser och legender, skriftliga och muntliga, hjälpa människor som lider av svåra trauman eller svåra förhållanden, nu eller i det förflutna? Kan berättande hjälpa oss att reda ut våra innersta känslor och bekymmer ? Denna djupt mänskliga fråga är relevant inte bara för utövare av psykoterapi, utan för oss alla, eftersom vi alla någon gång upplever svårigheter i livet.<br/><br/>I <i>Therapeutic Uses of Storytelling</i>, har en tvärvetenskaplig grupp forskare undersökt hur berättelser kan hjälpa oss att klara av svåra situationer i livet, eller de känslor som dessa situationer ger upphov till. Boken inleds med en introduktion av grundläggande teorier kring berättande och de terapeutiska effekterna av berättande, därefter får vi ta del av ett antal intressanta fallstudier. Författarna presenterar ett brett spektra av material, som t.ex. bloggar, poesi, tidningar, memoarer och muntlig redovisning från antiken till nutid.<br/><br/>Författarna i boken kommer från en rad olika ämnesdiscipliner vilket skapar en mångfald av perspektiv. Deras specialområden är exempelvis folkloristik, psykologi, skrivstudier, poesiterapi och klassiska studier.

<p>The most widely used text in its course area, James W. Kalat's BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY has appealed to thousands of students before you. Why? Kalat's main goal is to make Biological Psychology understandable to Psychology students, not just to Biology majors and pre meds--and he delivers. </p><p>Another goal is to convey the excitement of the search for biological explanations of behavior. Kalat believes that Biological Psychology is "the most interesting topic in the world," and this text convinces many students--and maybe you, too--with clear writing, amusing anecdotes and intriguing examples. MindTap, an interactive online learning resource that integrates the text with videos, animations and a virtual bio-lab component, makes learning even easier and more enjoyable</p>

<p>Peter Gray's evolutionary perspective and emphasis on critical thinking have made his rigorous yet accessible introduction to psychology a widely respected classroom favourite, edition after edition. Now thoroughly revised, with the help of co-author David Bjorklund, Psychology invites and stimulates students to investigate the big ideas in psychological science. Psychology can also be purchased with the breakthrough online resource, LaunchPad, which offers innovative media content, curated and organised for easy assignability. </p><p>LaunchPad's intuitive interface presents quizzing, flashcards, animations and much more to make learning actively engaging.<br/></p>

COACHING, MENTAL TRAINING and positive psychology are similar philosophies which all contain powerful principles that can release human potential. They are all based on the same solution-focused, resource-based and development-oriented thoughts and ideas, yet differ in certain aspects, which allows them to complement each other exceptionally well. The purpose of this book is to provide guidance on how these tools and thoughts can be applied collectively, in order to create a life where we both feel and function as well as we possibly can. The target audience ranges from anyone who works professionally with personal development, to those who wish to start working on themselves, their children, their co-workers, their students or people in their environment.

<p>Why thinking in pictures? Short answer: because the words seem to need help. If you sample the many big ideas books to hit the shelves recently, they all promise a smarter, more rational you. But if the books are that good, why are there so many?<br/><br/>Using illustrations and photographs, Michael Blastland shows how pictures can help put ideas to the test, making them vivid, showing them in action. Part guide, part gallery, <i>Thinking in Pictures</i> is a brilliant introduction to smart-thinking - how to use it and when to question it - for anyone trying to make sense of a puzzling world.</p>

Energetically Developmental Leadership: Navigating Growth and Culture is a culmination of extensive leadership consultancy, research, and collaborative insights. Crafted by a seasoned relational psychologist and psychotherapist, this comprehensive book offers multifaceted perspectives on leadership growth.<br/><br/>In Part I, delve into Constructive Developmental Theories, uncovering the evolution from the Socialized to Self-Transforming Mind. The Leadership Agility Framework and Complexity Leadership illuminate agility's role in developmental growth. Affective Neuroscience explores emotions' intricate interplay in effective leadership, while Positive Psychology equips with uplifting strategies.<br/><br/>Part II introduces the pivotal "Inner Compass," a tool for self-awareness and growth. Navigate energy dynamics by aligning emotions, behaviors, principles, and facts for informed decisions. This roadmap empowers leaders to make conscious choices, fostering self-aware interactions.<br/><br/>Part III explores diverse aspects - self-leadership, guiding others, and transformative change. Practical strategies calibrate the Inner Compass for emotional navigation, self-trust, and productive conversations. Trust, psychological safety, and complexity leadership underscore leading others, while "Leading Transformation" addresses organizational change, embracing growth, resilience, and positive psychology.<br/><br/>Rooted in psychological principles and developmental theories, this book bridges theory and practice. It illuminates leadership's dynamic journey, emphasizing its crucial role in shaping immersive cultures for ongoing organizational advancement. It is an essential guide for leaders navigating growth, fostering agility, and cultivating transformative leadership.