The Dependent Personality
Author: Robert F Bornstein
Over the past few decades, developmental, social, and clinical research has generated a wealth of information regarding the etiology and dynamics of dependent personality traits in children, adolescents, and adults. Integrating the work from these disciplines for the first time, this volume fills a significant gap in the literature by presenting a comprehensive and detailed review of what is known about the antecedents, correlates, and consequences of dependency. The volume opens with a review of theoretical frameworks that have influenced previous research on dependency. An overview and critique of commonly used assessment techniques contrasts the strengths and weaknesses of objective, projective, behavioral, and interview-based dependency scales. Chapters covering etiology deal with the development of dependency at various stages of the life cycle and allow for comparison of the predictive validities of two important theoretical frameworks: the psychoanalytic and social learning models. Social and interpersonal consequences are considered, with attention to both the person's behavior and its effect on others. The chapter on psychopathological dependency thoroughly covers the enormous amount of research on this subject. Dependent personality disorder is next addressed, as well as the relationship of dependency to risk for physical disorders, followed by a discussion of dependent individuals as psychiatric and medical patients. In the concluding chapter, Bornstein presents a new theoretical model, expanding on the traditional view of dependency as a deficit to encompass the positive, adaptive qualities of dependent individuals as well. This book will be of value to both academic and clinical readers. Incisive reviews of personality development as well as social cognition and behavior will appeal to social, personality, and developmental psychologists, while clinical researchers will be particularly interested in Bornstein's discussion of the etiology and psycho
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A detailed review of what is known about the antecedents, correlates, and consequences of dependency, encompassing personality development, social cognition and behavior, and the etiology and psychodynamics of psychopathology. Mental health practitioners in various capacities will be interested in treatment of issues such as the supervisory relationship, psychological processes associated with hospitalization and discharge, and psychotherapy initiation and termination. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Interesting book: The Time Divide or Strategic Marketing
Miracle Touch: A Complete Guide to Hands-on Therapies That Have the Amazing Ability to Heal
Author: Debra Fulghum Bruc
Discover the Healing Power of Human Touch
Curious about the benefits of touch therapy? Interest in hands-on therapies has skyrocketed, and even conventional physicians now embrace these treatments as beneficial not only in reducing stress, but also in speeding post-surgery recovery, managing addictions, and ending chronic pain from ?bromyalgia, migraines, arthritis, and other serious afflictions.
While the demand for touch therapy has increased, so have the choices.
Miracle Touch presents all the latest information on the different kinds of
treatments—acupressure and shiatsu to reflexology and Reiki. You’ll also find:
• Firsthand reports from people who have used touch therapies with miraculous results to manage back or neck pain, resolve carpal tunnel symptoms, and end the pain of TMJ
• Inspiring evidence of the tremendous impact of human touch on our physical and spiritual well-being to aid in mood management, ease depression, and give a more positive outlook on life
• Ways to discern help from hype and to determine which touch therapy is
most appropriate for you
• Stress-reduction tips, including ten mind-body exercises you can do to “relax on demand”—starting today.
Author Biography: DEBRA FULGHUM BRUCE is a medical writer and author of sixty books on health and wellness, including The Sinus Cure and The Fibromyalgia Handbook.
Library Journal
In the past few years, interest in Therapeutic Touch (TT) has skyrocketed. In 1998, state the authors, some 58,000 therapists performed more than 60 million therapeutic massages, and insurance companies, healthcare organizations, and major educational institutions (including Harvard, Duke, and the University of Miami) now recognize the health benefits of massage and other touch therapies. Medical writer Bruce (The Sinus Cure) and Krieger, who, along with Dora Kunz, developed TT in the early 1970s and who has written extensively on the subject, cover the various types of TT, including acupuncture and acupressure, massage, reflexology, and Reiki. For each therapy, they include how it originated, how it works, what it can treat, how therapists are trained and/or certified, and research or case studies. Other alternative therapies, such as aromatherapy, guided imagery, and biofeedback, also receive attention. A final chapter discusses such questions as determining insurance coverage, choosing a massage therapist, and talking with your physician about massage therapies. This practical, well-written guide is recommended for most alternative health and consumer health collections.-Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Lib. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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