Written to complement employability modules but also as a standalone guide, this book will leave you feeling career-ready by informing you about the world of opportunities in the media and creative industries. Spanning topical issues, from working from home and freelancing to advice on avoiding burnout, this introduction to your media career is both current and comprehensive.

This book sets out the core principles for social justice in the psychological therapies, from theory to practice in the therapy room, and beyond.

Straightforward, accessible introduction to the classic studies, controversial debates and innovations in social psychology today.

Personality makes us who we are and influences every aspect of our lives, from how we interact with others, to how we respond in stressful situations. Personality Psychology uses a unique organizational framework to explore the six key domains of knowledge about personality: Dispositional, Biological, Intrapsychic, Cognitive-Experiential, Social and Cultural, and Adjustment. This fourth edition expands its practice-based approach while retaining a focus on the scientific basis of current unde...

Mindfulness voor een betere communicatie

Communicatie en verbinding zijn van levensbelang, en dankzij ons complexe brein zijn we hier doorgaans goed in. Toch verloopt communicatie lang niet altijd adequaat. Ons brein is eigenlijk (nog) niet geschikt voor de constante stroom aan informatie waaraan het wordt blootgesteld. Instinctief reageren is soms de beste optie, zoals wegspringen als er een auto aankomt. Mindfulness helpt ons dan niet. Maar in andere situaties, zoals een vergadering, kunnen...

Thriving in College with ADHD uses cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducational techniques to address ADHD and related impairment in a way that is tailored to the needs of college students.

Fundamentals of Cognitive Science draws on research from psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and neuroscience to provide an engaging and student-friendly introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Whilst structured around traditional cognitive psychology, the book also looks at cognitive neuroscience, and magic.

This newly updated and streamlined edition of Group Psychotherapy with Addicted Populations provides proven strategies for combating alcohol and drug addiction through group psychotherapy.

Suitable for clinicians and students alike in the eating disorder field, this guide on how to successfully begin and run your own group is a necessary resource.

A brief, accessible, and engaging journey through Childhood and Adolescence

Janet Belsky’s Experiencing Childhood and Adolescence reflects a scientist’s understanding of key research, a psychologist’s understanding of people, and a teacher’s understanding of students. With all of this, the book itself is at just the right length and level of coverage to fit comfortably in a single-term course. With its clear presentation and integration of detailed real-world examples, this acclaimed ...