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ReviewsA much-needed approach, bridging an increasingly narrowing gap in our understanding of mind and body in the mental health field., This text presents the leading edge of the new wave of what has been called 'postmodern psychology.', This text presents the leading edgeof the new wave of what has been called 'postmodern psychology.'
Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsSECTION I: OVERVIEW1 Navigating Neuroscience: Philosophical and Theoretical Underpinnings What to Expect Assumptions Returning to Juanita Theoretical Underpinnings Summary Notes References2 Structures, Systems, and Functions Brain Organization and Overview Neurons: Basic Building Blocks Major Brain Systems and Functions Summary Note ReferencesSECTION II: THEORY INTEGRATION3 Contemporary Psychodynamic Approaches and Neuroscience Introduction Psychoanalytic Theory Moving Toward Integration Attachment and Interpersonal Relationships Consciousness Memory and Memories Summary Notes References4 Behavioral Approaches and Neuroscience Behavior Matters Behaviorism and Hebb Summary Notes References5 Humanistic Approaches and Neuroscience Introduction Theory Overview Mirror Neurons Motivational Interviewing: Applied Person-Centered Therapy Existential Perspective Gestalt Perspective and Neuroscience Summary Notes References6 Constructivist Approaches and Neuroscience Keeping the Brain in Mind Constructivist Approaches to Relationship Right-Mode Processing in the Brain Attention and Attending Philosophy of the Brain Seeing is Believing, or...Pygmalion, and Believing Is Seeing! Summary Notes ReferencesSECTION III: APPLIED INTEGRATION7 Anxiety and Neuroscience Introduction What is Anxiety...in the Brain? Where is Anxiety...in the Brain? Generalized Anxiety Disorder Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Anxiety Summary Notes References8 Depression and Neuroscience Introduction What is Depression...in the Brain? Where is Depression...in the Brain? Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Depression Summary Notes References9 Stress and Stress Disorders Introduction What is Stress...in the Brain? Where is Stress...in the Brain? Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Stress Summary Notes References10 Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Introduction What is Addiction...in the Brain? Where is Addiction...in the Brain? Integration Foundations: Theory Responses to Addiction Summary Notes ReferencesIndexAbout the Author
SynopsisProvides readers with an overview of the structure and function of the human brain, including how the human brain influences and is influenced by biology, environment, and experiences., Neuroscience for Counselors and Therapists provides an accessible overview of the structure and function of the human brain, including how the brain influences and is influenced by biology, environment, and experiences. Full of practical applications, this cutting-edge book explores the relationships between recent neuroscience findings and counseling theories and then uses these integrated results to address four categories of common life disturbances: anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. The book's case-based approach helps readers understand the language of neuroscience and learn how neuroscience research can enhance their understanding of human thought, feeling, and behaviors., Neuroscience for Counselors and Therapists by Chad Luke provides an accessible overview of the structure and function of the human brain, including how the brain influences and is influenced by biology, environment, and experiences. Full of practical applications, this cutting-edge book explores the relationships between recent neuroscience findings and counseling theories and then uses these integrated results to address four categories of common life disturbances: anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. The book's case-based approach helps readers understand the language of neuroscience and learn how neuroscience research can enhance their understanding of human thought, feeling, and behaviors.