<p>"A <strong>much-needed approach</strong>, bridging an increasingly narrowing gap in our understanding of mind and body in the mental health field."</p> -- Randolph Lee, Trinity College<br /><p>"This text presents the <strong>leading edge</strong> of the new wave of what has been called `postmodern psychology.'"</p> -- Thomas C. Burns, Mercer University<br />"<strong>Innovative and exciting</strong>. Great blending of theory and hands-on, relevant concepts and ideas." -- Christine Florther, Centenary College<br /><p>"The author takes complicated material and presents it in an <strong>insightful and engaging </strong>manner."</p> -- Andrea Polites, College of DuPage

Neuroscience for Counselors and Therapists provides an accessible overview of the structure and function of the human brain, including how the brain influences and is influenced by biology, environment, and experiences. Full of practical applications, this cutting-edge book explores the relationships between recent neuroscience findings and counseling theories and then uses these integrated results to address four categories of common life disturbances: anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. The book's case-based approach helps readers understand the language of neuroscience and learn how neuroscience research can enhance their understanding of human thought, feeling, and behaviors.
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Provides readers with an overview of the structure and function of the human brain, including how the human brain influences and is influenced by biology, environment, and experiences.
Preface Acknowledgments SECTION I: OVERVIEW 1 Navigating Neuroscience: Philosophical and Theoretical Underpinnings What to Expect Assumptions Returning to Juanita Theoretical Underpinnings Summary Notes References 2 Structures, Systems, and Functions Brain Organization and Overview Neurons: Basic Building Blocks Major Brain Systems and Functions Summary Note References SECTION II: THEORY INTEGRATION 3 Contemporary Psychodynamic Approaches and Neuroscience Introduction Psychoanalytic Theory Moving Toward Integration Attachment and Interpersonal Relationships Consciousness Memory and Memories Summary Notes References 4 Behavioral Approaches and Neuroscience Behavior Matters Behaviorism and Hebb Summary Notes References 5 Humanistic Approaches and Neuroscience Introduction Theory Overview Mirror Neurons Motivational Interviewing: Applied Person-Centered Therapy Existential Perspective Gestalt Perspective and Neuroscience Summary Notes References 6 Constructivist Approaches and Neuroscience Keeping the Brain in Mind Constructivist Approaches to Relationship Right-Mode Processing in the Brain Attention and Attending Philosophy of the Brain Seeing is Believing, or...Pygmalion, and Believing Is Seeing! Summary Notes References SECTION III: APPLIED INTEGRATION 7 Anxiety and Neuroscience Introduction What is Anxiety...in the Brain? Where is Anxiety...in the Brain? Generalized Anxiety Disorder Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Anxiety Summary Notes References 8 Depression and Neuroscience Introduction What is Depression...in the Brain? Where is Depression...in the Brain? Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Depression Summary Notes References 9 Stress and Stress Disorders Introduction What is Stress...in the Brain? Where is Stress...in the Brain? Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Stress Summary Notes References 10 Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Introduction What is Addiction...in the Brain? Where is Addiction...in the Brain? Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Addiction Summary Notes References Index About the Author
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781483351957
Publisert
20151200
Utgiver
SAGE Publications Inc
Vekt
530 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
187 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
320

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Biografisk notat

Chad Luke is a counselor educator who teaches theory, technique, multicultural counseling, neuroscience for counselors, group counseling, ethics, and other courses at Tennessee Technological University. He is a clinical supervisor, providing clinical, developmental consultation to students, graduates, and treatment programs, and a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with over 15 years of clinical experience. Luke has written and presented nationally on neuroscience, career development, group counseling, and psychological factors impacting college student development, among others. He has been a director of counseling at a career counseling center and an associate dean for student success.