psychotherapy

A new theory of personality based on research in the communications sciences underlies an explanation of the nature, causes, incidence, and treatment of sudden personality changes which may result in violently destructive behavior.

Presents the systems model for treating anorexia nervosa, which examines the role of the interaction between the anorexic individual and his or her family members in the disorder's development and maintenance, describing the steps of treatment and providing case studies.

Examines some leading issues from the perspective of sharply opposing points of view to show clearly the controversies of a given issue.

Star has gotten accustomed to hiding the pain she feels over the broken promises of her drunken mother and deadbeat father, but the death of her boyfriend puts her over the edge and lands her in a therapy group with three other girls who have reason to hate their parents.

Discusses adolescent therapy, the need for it, types of treatment, and how to measure success.

Discusses common emotional problems of adolescence which can be helped by psychotherapy and gives practical advice on getting the kind of professional help that is needed.

An account of the psychotherapy of an emotionally disturbed young boy who overcomes his problems to become a normal child.

Gene, a young man suffering from insomnia and haunting dreams of his past, tries to work through his painful relationship with his estranged family and banish the physical manifestation of his anger, a white elephant.