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Here is a comprehensive guide to of the the most effective and dynamic childhood intervention available to counselors, therapists, teachers, psychologists, and anyone who works with kids. This hands-on resource applies play therapy theory to a wide variety of group settings and gives therapists insight into treating special populations including sibling groups, children who have been abused, and children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Enter a child's world of communication with twenty-five of the country's leading play therapy experts as they guide you through a myriad of group play therapy approaches, issues, and techniques. The Handbook of Group Play Therapy gives therapists the tools they need to help children as they experience the exhilaration, fear, joy, and frustration in discovering the world around them as they learn about themselves and others.

"The authors have pinpointed a dynamic and developing area of therapeutic play. . . . a very valuable resource in working with children."-Robert C. Berg, professor and assistant chair, Department of Counseling, Development, and Higher Education, University of North Texas

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Injury? Operation? Arthritis? Unique guide (and perfect gift) picks up where doctor or therapist leaves off, showing young and old how to stay independent, work, exercise, travel, have fun and cope emotionally with lifestyle disruptions such as Knee Reconstruction, Broken Leg, Joint Replacement, Diabetic Amputation, Foot Surgery, Multiple Sclerosis, Back Problems or Cancer.How to manage home, workplace, childcare, travel, wheelchair, crutches and other mobility aids. ... Read more

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Recommended -Been there and back, this book helps!
I agree, every orthopaedic patient should leave the hospital with this book! My only wish is that I'd had it sooner after discharge. Helps with topics other titles just don't cover, like flying while disabled, etc.

I can walk again! Thank you Sally Pryor!
One year ago I snapped my patella tendon playing basketball. It sounded like a broomstick breaking, and my kneecap went up my thigh. I never thought I'd walk again. Not being able to walk made me realize how many things we take for granted: kicking my dog in the ribs, dressing up re-enacting Nadia Commenici's 1980 olympic balance beam performance, or dancing around my living room to the new brand new Huey Lewis and the news CD. Thank you Sally!

How to maximise getting about after surgery
I've bought this and other books regarding knee rehab etc. and found this one is great if you want to find out how to maximise the use of critches after your surgery. There is very little information on what you need to do for rehab.

If your looking for a book to help you get about on crutches after surgery, it covers every thing from climbing stairs to driving!, try this one.

Very helpful & practical
This book actually delivers on what it promises: extremely practical and helpful advice for post surgery or injury. Things you never even think of are presented in a clear and well thought out manner. Do yourself a favor and get it BEFORE you go to the hospital.

Should be given to every Orthopedic patient before discharge
After surgery for a badly broken leg and a week in the hospital, I was discharged and went home. Trying to learn to use crutches on my own and understanding the practical details of getting around occupied much of my time. This book is so practical, well written and clearly illustrated that it should be provided by all hospitals in the US to all orthopedic patients several days before hospital discharge, or at the first visit to an outpatient clinic. Why this book is not a "standard issue" item for all patients is a mystery to me. The book is absolutely excellent! ... Read more

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Essential Principles of Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation is a study guide for groups or individuals who want to meet the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards and those preparing for the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Certification Examination process.

The book tells readers what to study (resource books are not included), what they should learn from it, suggests activities to help them learn, lists words they should know and then tests their knowledge.

Three resource books are suggested if the reader wants knowledge, not just a test of their knowledge or a preview of testing.Those books are AQUATICS - The Complete Reference Guide by Ruth Sova, Aquatic Rehabilitation by Richard Ruoti, Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual by the Aquatic Exercise Association.

Each chapter of this guide correlates one of the six Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards and with chapters in the resource books.The format closely follows educational curriculum guidelines to make learning more effective.

Each chapter in Essential Principles includes:
The Foundationor what readers are expected to know
Learning Materialsthe chapters to study in each resource book
Objectives for the chapter
Implementation Activities to assist in the comprehension of the concepts
Key Wordsterms readers should know
Self-Testover 200 questions in this book give the readers' a "feel" for the exam process and their knowledge
Supplementary Learning Materialsoptional sources (books and videos) for more in-depth information

Also included in the book are:
Glossary of Common Medical Termssuffixes, prefixes, root words, and abbreviations
Resourcesa listing of key businesses in the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry
Self-Test Answer Keythe answers to each question ... Read more

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Exactly how do animals affect their companion humans’ quality of life? The 7th International Conference on Animals, Health, and Quality of Life set out to explore this question. A major result of this quest was Companion Animals in Human Health, a careful selection of jurored and invited papers from that conference. The articles address human animal interaction (HAI) according to the elements that define quality of life: physical, mental/emotional, and social health; functional health; and general well-being. Beginning with an overview of human animal interaction from historical and value perspectives, the authors develop a conceptual framework for HAI research and quality of life measurement. They then go on to explore the psychosocial and physiological impact of HAI. The concluding sections address the role of companion animals in human development and the training and welfare of animals in therapeutic programs.

As a state-of-the-science document, Companion Animals in Human Health is must reading for all health and social science professionals caring for clients who already have companion animals or for clients who might benefit from such interaction and thus will be of interest to those in the fields of clinical psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, family studies, gerontology, nursing, patient care, psychology, public health, and sociology.

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Do the concepts "culture," "cultural diversity," or "teaching culture" -- so common in health care training and practice settings today -- seem vague or abstract to you? Are you having trouble conceptualizing a practical way to gain or teach the skills necessary for culturally sensitive practice or finding resource materials that can help you do it well? If so, then Culture in Clinical Care is just what you need!Culture in Clinical Care defines and describes culture and its interaction with individual experience and personality in the development of beliefs, values, and actions. Information about cultural beliefs related to health and wellness are explored as they affect intervention strategies. Based on ethnographic methods, mechanisms for culturally sensitive assessment and intervention are considered. The text goes beyond traditional fact-centered approaches, taking the perspective that culture is emergent in individuals as they interact with the physical and social environment. This one-of-a-kind book provides students, as well as healthcare practitioners, chapter objectives, chapter outlines, critical thinking questions, case descriptions for discussion, self-tests and exercises, glossary, comprehensive references, line drawing, and black and white photographs. The organization of the book benefits readers because theory, examples, and practice are interwoven. Students have opportunities to practice what they are learning, and to evaluate their own effectiveness.Culture in Clinical Care fills a niche in the health professions programs because of its theoretical approach, its emphasis on strategies and methods for clinical interventions, and its importance of strategies for practice and self-assessment. ... Read more

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Wonderfully enlightening
As an Australian living in Germany, and studying natural medicine, I felt this book was written for me. Peter Mandel is truly an incredible soul. The information was enlightening and of great help for me - I'd love to know more! Thank you.

An enjoyable, fascinating and informative book.
Medicine of light and colour, medicine of the future. Jack Allanach's book describes and explains Mandel's Colourpuncture work with the Energy of Light, and it's application to healing and health through Colourpuncture. Allanach writes with enthusiasm and style, and his knowledge of colour and commitment to colour healing is evident and inspiring in this difficult to put down book.

About the extraordinary life of a color revolutionary.
Color Me Healing is a beautifully written book about the extraordinary life of the founder of a revolutionary color healing method, Peter Mandel. Mandel is definitely a genius. I know because I worked with him on and off, learning his color therapy and kirlian diagnostic topography for about 4 years, between 1990-94 in Europe and also India. It's well worth reading for anyone, particularly those who believe in, or are looking for a way towards taking more personal control over their health, and ultimately their destiny. ... Read more

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Review of Biomechanics of Musculosketal Injury
The authors Whiting and Zernicke are to be congratulated for this high-quality reference book. As someone who testifies often in civil litigation cases regarding the physical mechanics of motor vehicle and premises accidents and the associated mechanisms of human injury, I found this book to be a superb addition to my technical library. For the uninitiated in injury mechanics, it begins impressively with a low-gear, historical, and introductory manner, and takes the reader though many basic mechanical concepts. The book then covers a wide assortment of human injuries and their causal mechanisms. I observed that the book is very well-formated with titles, sub-titles, text, add-in framed articles, effective anatomical line drawings, and illustrative photographs. While the book is technical in nature, I noted that it was written to be appreciated by those outside the technical area of injury biomechanics. I readily recommend this book to anyone interested in the mechanisms of human injury.

Best Biomechanics book for PT's
Well written and very through. Great combination of Gross Anatomy, Orthopedics and Biomechanics. ... Read more

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The definitive resource for developing cardiac rehabilitation programs

Keeping pace with rapid changes in the field, the fourth edition of Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs has been completely revised, including a new chapter on nutrition and plant-based diets as a treatment option in cardiac rehabilitation. This definitive book provides the most current models for designing and updating rehabilitation programs for patients and preventing a second episode. You’ll find the latest information on changes in lifestyle behaviors and reduction of risk factors for disease progression and necessary information for softening the impact of cardiovascular disease on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality.

Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs, Fourth Edition, addresses the cost effectiveness of interventions that educate and motivate patients to assume personal responsibility for long-term disease prevention. There’s a new model for managing the disease through education, risk factor intervention, exercise, and symptom recognition, plus a management model that covers related chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, and cancer.

Special features of the text include the following:
• Chapter objectives to help readers quickly assess the topics covered and identify the most important points
• Boxed guidelines in each chapter covering current issues and providing hints and methods to implement treatment programs and help patients stay on track
• 24 appendixes with questionnaires, charts, consent forms, protocols, records, checklists, and logs you can use when creating or assessing programs

Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs, Fourth Edition, was developed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and parallels federal guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation programs. This book is the definitive resource for developing inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs. ... Read more

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Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy is a dynamic resource that provides an interactive learning approach to cardiopulmonary care.A succinct guide on evidence-based assessment and management skills, learners and clinicians will learn meaningful skills in clinically relevant manner.The two primary components presented in Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy are notes on cardiopulmonary assessment and management, and case histories involving respiratory and cardiovascular conditions commonly viewed by physical therapists.Accompanying the notes are thought-provoking questions and problems that enable the reader to establish a foundation of core concepts.The presentation of case histories further facilitates the development of integral skills and enables the reader to integrate those core concepts into a clinical setting. Also, questions and answer guides will accompany the patient profiles.A Few of the Cardiopulmonary Assessment Topics:Physical Examinations Chest Radiology Pulmonary Function Testing EKG InterpretationA Few of the Cardiopulmonary Management Topics:Clinical Decision Making and Setting Treatment Goals Mobilization and Exercise Training Oxygen Therapy Medical and Surgical InterventionCase Histories Include:Brief history Description of physical presentation Arterial blood values, chest x-rays, EKG results and/or pulmonary function reportThe two-fold learning approach offered in Clinical Management Notes and Case Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy allows for a more engaging experience.Readers are able to learn and develop skills to prepare them for their professional transition and clinicians can use the book as a reference tool. ... Read more

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Get an evidence-based approach to evaluating and treating the hip.

This concise guide to the anatomy, evaluation, and treatment of the hip fills a gap in the present available literature.Presented clinical guidelines are based on current research data and clinical tips are given for every hip disorder. ... Read more

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Family therapy that doesn't actively and intentionally engage children is not family therapy, notes Daniel Sweeney's extended introduction in support of Lois Carey's creative synthesis of sandplay therapy with a family systems orientation. Reminding us that we can only take clients as far as we ourselves have been able to go, Carey reveals her own very personal involvement with the process.

She explores the application of sandplay therapy as she learned it from Dora Kalff, among others, and shares her professional experience in a chapter on equipping the office with miniatures and also with cameras (forgive-away Polaroids and for record-keeping slides) touching such bottom lines as how to deal with the mess and how to handle the theft of a figure. While Carey cites case examples, complete with pictures, to illustrate her use of sandplay in working with children, she also demonstrates that the medium appeals to the inner child in the adult. Moreover, the sandbox itself sets physical and symbolic limits that enhance therapy with family members, and the sandplay becomes a forum for alliances that the clinician can observe in action and intervene to restructure. Lois Carey makes the case effortless by teaching lessons bound to be welcomed by any professional looking for new tools or open to fresh perspectives. ... Read more

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Excellent resource
Very few of us are trained in the use of sandplay with a family system. I found this book extremely helpful and informative not only for families, but in basic sandplay information. Of course the author cannot go into detail about every aspect of the unconscious or archetypes - that is why extensive training is available and necessary for sandplay and play therapists. Rather, I think of this book as a resource for those who have undergone or are undergoing their play and/or sandplay training. It's a must on my book shelf, I will likely read it again, and recommend it to other sandplay and play therapists.

Sandplay Therapy with Children and Families
Lois Carey's book Sandplay Therapy with Children and Families is an interesting study of family therapy and play therapy in the sand. The core of her book focuses on families working in the sand with small miniatures and then the communications that result from their creations. She reviews family therapy and sandtray techniques and then brings these approaches together in her clinical examples. She shows us how we can use the sandtray and play therapy in our work with families to increase understanding, share feelings and communicate through the miniatures. This is a valuable contribution. A better title for the book, however, would have been Play Therapy with Families in the Sand. Her work does not hold to the basic theoretical principles of Sandplay Therapy. Sandplay is a Therapy developed by Dora Kalff that integrated the work of C. G. Jung and followed some of the principles of individuation that could be noted in a series of trays. Kalff and Jung honored the power of the unconscious and the healing that may be set in motion when the work of the unconscious unfolds through inagining. Carey mentions the archetypes but she does not show us how they work in and through our psyches. Nor does she show how the individuation process can include the integration of opposites on the path toward wholeness. This kind of integration can be seen in a series of trays that an individual creates in the process of Sandplay Therapy. Lois Carey's approach to working with families does not include a focus on the work of the unconscious and the unfolding of the imaginal that might occur in a series of sandtrays. The work of the family members in individual Sandplay Therapy and how the processes parallel, or differ from, each other might make an interesting study. This is not what Carey's book presents. Her book is a useful contribution that combines play therapy techniques and sandtray therapy in working with families. ... Read more