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From heuristic biases to the cognitive science of religion, and from artificial intelligence to conspiracy theories, Wastell \u0026amp; Howarth′s text clearly and comprehensibly introduces you to the core theories of thinking, leaving no stone unturned, before showing you how to apply theory to practice. ′The unique selling point of the book is the inclusion of current topics and recent developments, a very good structure and it approaches the field from a very wide angle.′","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49740339511569,"sku":"NGR9781526491077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50499143762193,"sku":"GOR013974007","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52146407375121,"sku":"NLS9781526491077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1526491079.jpg?v=1751275258"},{"product_id":"understanding-trauma-and-emotion-book-colin-wastell-9781741144895","title":"Understanding Trauma and Emotion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI recommend this scholarly and readable book to all concerned with the field of stress and trauma. Students and clinicians will find it equally beneficial.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mardi J. Horowitz, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco and author of Stress Response Syndromes and Treatment of Stress Response Syndromes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis is a remarkably good book. One seldom sees such exquisite balance of scholarship, practical relevance and compassion for both client and counsellor. I recommend it most highly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Michael J. Mahoney, author of Constructive Psychotherapy and Human Change Processes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Understanding Trauma and Emotion \u003ci\u003eis an essential reference for all clinicians working in the area of trauma . . . and provides a comprehensive and very accessible account of the emotion-focused model of psychological trauma.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Michelle A. Webster, PhD, Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sydney\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How do we help the traumatised?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How can we better understand someone who has faced death, violence or imprisonment?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Traumatic experiences can leave an indelible impression on those involved, one which the person may suppress or re-live with destructive and troubling consequences. For many traumatised individuals the essence of their trauma is deeply emotional: terror, anger, anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Colin Wastell interprets the modern understanding of the traumatic process and presents his own model based on extensive research. He examines the role of emotion in human function and in particular its role in the experience of trauma and effective trauma treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wastell's approach is grounded in practical treatment and the way emotion-focused therapy can be used to benefit the therapist and client. Using extensive case studies and making clear links between theory and practice, Wastell presents an innovative practice manual for the counsellor and psychologist interested both in trauma treatment and human emotion. 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