A Reflective Guide to Gender Identity Counselling by Madison-Amy Webb

$49.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Counselling professionals are increasingly seeking training for working with gender variant clients. Madison-Amy Webb invites them to consider a simple truth: everyone has a gender identity, whether or not they've given it much thought. By reflecting on their own gender identity through the exercises pr ovided, counsellors can relate to clients in new and productive ways, gaining a more nuanced understanding of the issues faced by their clients and of their own identity. Incisive yet accessible, this unique guide shines a light on how the popular conception of gender identity came into being by looking at the social and historical influences at play. This context is then brought to life with a rich variety of case studies and excerpts from the author's own diary. Reflective exercises such as 'The Dressing Up Box' and 'Personal Meaning' will help readers develop a deeper understanding of their own gender identity, while clinical techniques offer new ways to connect with gender variant clients effectively. Essential reading for any counselling professional working with gender variant clients. ...Show more

Can I Tell You about Gender Diversity? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals by C. J. Atkinson

$21.99 AUD

Category: Education | Series: Can I Tell You About...?

Meet Kit - a 12 year old undergoing medical transition - as he talks about gender and the different ways it can be explored. He explains what it is like to transition and how his friends, family and teachers can help through talking, listening and being proactive. With illustrations throughout, this is an ideal way to start conversations about gender diversity in the classroom or at home and suitable for those working in professional services and settings. The book also includes a useful list of recommended reading, organisations and websites for further information and support. ...Show more

Carry on, Warrior: The Real Truth About Being a Woman by Glennon Doyle

$19.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Be inspired and empowered by Carry on, Warrior by Glennon Melton. Here's my hunch: nobody's secure, and nobody feels like she completely belongs. Those insecurities are just job hazards of being human. But some people dance anyway, and those people have more fun. On my deathbed, I'm not gong to wish I h ad danced like JLo; I'm just going to wish I had danced more. On Mother's Day, 2002, Glennon Melton was unmarried, addicted to drugs, booze, food and bad love. Her criminal record had grown steadily more muddied in her desperate quest for escapism. But by a strange twist of fate, it was on this day that she discovered she was pregnant. After twenty years of wilful self-destruction, how could Glennon rise to the challenge of looking after the helpless, innocent child growing within her, when she couldn't even look after herself? This is the inspiring story of Glennon Melton, the mother who, for the love of her child, was determined to change her life forever. Carry on, Warrior is a true woman's book, which touches on the universal themes of friendship, marriage and family in a way that is unique and enlightening. Glennon Melton lives in the US with her husband Craig, her three beautiful children Chase, Tish and Amma and their two dogs. She has an enormous following for her blog and online community momastery.com, and as a recovering alcoholic and bulimic she views writing as a form of healing. Her charity Monkee See - Monkee Do is dedicated to helping struggling parents to provide a better life for themselves and their children. ...Show more

Challenging Women: Psychology's Exclusions, Feminist Possibilities by Erica Burman, Pam Alldred, Catherine Bewley, Brenda Goldberg, Colleen Henan, Deborah Marks, Jane Marshall, Karen Taylor, Robina Ullah, Sam Warner

$33.00 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Challenging Women builds upon feminist analyses of psychology to look critically at the assumptions which underlie both psychology and feminism. Drawing upon current feminist research and theory, the authors explore key professional issues in psychology and its related disciplines. While opening up ques tions rather than imposing answers, they develop practical feminist interventions and contributions to these issues. Challenging Women examines a range of topics central to psychology as well as other clinical, educational and policy disciplines. These include sexual abuse, menstruation, feminist therapy, the regulation of mothering, the gendering of the 'caring' professions, and women's safety. Throughout, the authors explore themes of:*difference, power and reflexivity*the politics of research*the 'cultural maleness' of psychological theory and teaching*the relations between 'race' and genderChallenging Women is the first book to provide a systematic and mutual critique of feminism and psychology, and to explore the practical implications they have for each other. It will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of psychology, gender, women's studies, and the health and caring professions. ...Show more

Counselling Skills for Working with Gender Diversity and Identity by Michael Beattie; Penny Lenihan; Christiane Sanderson (Foreword by)

$54.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology | Series: Essential Skills for Counselling Ser.

For any student or practitioner needing to gain a sound understanding of the complex fields of gender variance, gender identity and gender dysphoria, this book provides the ideal starting point for the knowledge and skills that you need. Emphasising the need for affirmative practice in gender care, it p rovides an overview of the subject areas and process issues which most commonly arise in counselling, combining theoretical with practical perspectives. It explores the diverse range of identities including masculinity, femininity, non-binary, gender dysphoria, trans and cisgender. It also addresses challenges which many clients experience in their daily lives - in the workplace, when coming out, when transitioning and in intimate relationships. The authors highlight the importance of education and reflection to enable good practice. They feature case studies, vignettes and reflective exercises throughout the text, making it a useful tool for professional development as well as suitable as a text for students. ...Show more

Creative Arts Therapies and the LGBTQ Community - Theory and Practice by Briana MacWilliam (Editor); Mikella Millen (Contribution by); Sarah Gluck (Contribution by); Michael Kariyev (Contribution by); Liisa Murray (Contribution by); Olivia Cohen (Contribution by); Ashley L. Koenig (Contribution by); Cara Aubrey Gallo (Contribution by); Brian T. Harris (Editor); Dana George Trottier (Editor); Kristin Long (Editor); Britton Williams (Contribution by); Judith Luongo (Contribution by); Mark Beauregard (Contribution by); Julie Lipson (Contribution by); Beth Gonzalez-Dolginko (Contribution by)

$52.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Providing theory and practical interventions, this book is the perfect companion to creative arts therapy students and professionals who wish to work with the LGBTQ community and the unique challenges that sexual minorities, transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) clients face today.Considering all y development, unconscious bias and intersectionality, the book provides theory, case studies and practical guidance for working with this client group, as well as experiences emerging from within the LGBTQ and CATs community. The contributors cover a wide range of topics, from exploring sexuality and gender identity through portraiture to facilitating a music therapy group with transgender clients, and foster ally development in senior living communities through a multimodal approach.With research finding that people from the LGBTQ community are at increased risk of depression and anxiety, Creative Art Therapies and the LGBTQ Community provides indispensable guidance for therapists. ...Show more

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

$29.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

In her #1 NYT bestsellers, Brene Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Leadership is no t about titles, status and power over people. Leaders are people who hold themselves accountable for recognising the potential in people and ideas, and developing that potential. This is a book for everyone who is ready to choose courage over comfort, make a difference and lead. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it and work to align authority and accountability. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into the vulnerability that's necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture that's defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty requires building courage skills, which are uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the same time we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection and courage to start. Brene Brown spent the past two decades researching the emotions that give meaning to our lives. Over the past seven years, she found that leaders in organisations ranging from small entrepreneurial start-ups and family-owned businesses to non-profits, civic organisations and Fortune 50 companies, are asking the same questions- How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders? And, how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? Dare to Lead answers these questions and gives us actionable strategies and real examples from her new research-based, courage-building programme. Brene writes, 'One of the most important findings of my career is that courage can be taught, developed and measured. Courage is a collection of four skill sets supported by twenty-eight behaviours. All it requires is a commitment to doing bold work, having tough conversations and showing up with our whole hearts. Easy? No. Choosing courage over comfort is not easy. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and work. It's why we're here. ...Show more

Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine by Derren Brown

$34.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it? Across the millennia, philosophers have thought long and hard about happiness, and come up with all sorts of different definitions and ideas f or how we might live a happier life. Here, Derren explores the history of happiness from classical times until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. His aim is to reclaim happiness for us all, and enable us to appreciate the really good things in life for what they are. Fascinating, entertaining and revelatory, this is a book for anyone who has ever wondered if there must be more to life... ...Show more

Issues in Therapy with Lesbian, Gay, Bis by Neal, Charles

$55.00 AUD

$72.95 (24% off)

Category: Counselling & Psychology

This book takes the reader inside the multiple worlds of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and examines the different kinds of 'problems in living' that can confront counsellors working with clients from these groups.

It's Never About What It's About: What We Learned About Living While Waiting To Die by Krandall Kraus, Paul Borja

$28.95 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Why doesn't the person I'm dating make me happy? Why can't I get my body to look the way I want it? Why does my job seem so unimportant? Why do I dwell on what I don't have, rather than my accomplishments? Why is it that nothing ends up being the way I think it should be? These were the kinds of questio ns the authors were asking until both were diagnosed with HIV infection and they began a speeded up search for answers that made sense. With time running out, they turned inward for answers, and by asking the right questions, they discovered what they were looking for. At a time when they might have been more traumatized, more depressed, and less satisfied with their lives, they discovered a paradox: They were living better than ever with less stress, less emotional trauma, more tranquility, more friends, an abundance of material things, and-- most important--a growing understanding of who they were. Determined not to forget what they learned, they began to write things down, and this book is the result. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, the authors discuss the simple insights and practical skills they developed for connecting the frustrating "outer world" we confront daily with the transformative "inner world" of heart, mind, and soul where we live our lives. ...Show more

Menspeak by PAUL MOTT

$24.95 AUD

Category: Non Fiction

The male spirit hurts. It has been hurt. And for too long it has transferred that hurt to others - physically, verbally, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually - and to itself. This book is the first of its kind as it is an intimate look at the male experience as told - uncensored - by the men themse lves. 'MenSpeak' is about expressing hurt and healing it. You will read stories of men willing to reopen wounds and allow you to enter their male spirit experiences in the hopes you can heal your self too. This book is intended for all men. 'MenSpeak' is for everyone whose male spirit longs to be expressed without harshness, criticism, sarcasm, hurt, ridicule, blame, accusation, non-acceptance, disapproval or fear. It is also for the women of these men. They finally have a chance to discover what men speak about when they are given a safe environment and an invitation to speak. "This is an incredible book that delves into the psyche and spirit of men - and how this understanding can affect the future of male generations to come. It gave me greater insight into my husband and son." - Amanda Spedding, Author. "MenSpeak is a profound book that finally has been written and speaks directly from the speaker to the reader about the experience of men in their own words." - Dr. John Buckingham, Dentist. "I've never really heard men speak so frankly and openly about themselves and their lives ..." - Veneta Tsindos, Journalist and author. "Men, surely it is time to feel compassion for ourselves and others and be courageous enough to set aside patterns of behaviour that do not seem to be helping and arrive somewhere new." - Dr. Peter Howe, Anaesthetist, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. ...Show more

Person-Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People - A Practical Guide by Sam Hope

$47.99 AUD

Category: Counselling & Psychology

Trans clients are frequently doubted, misunderstood, infantilised and judged by professionals, and this book presents an approach that ensures psychological wellbeing and trust is built between counsellor and client. This person-centred, affirmative approach is based around unlearning assumptions about gender and destabilising professionals' ideas of 'knowing better' than, and judging the client, so that they can forge a relationship and connection that is on an equal footing. The book explores a range of topics such as the overlap of gender diversity and autism, sex and sexuality, intersectionality, unconscious bias and reflective practice. Essential reading for professionals that want to support trans people's mental health and social wellbeing. ...Show more