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Calling for a new men s movement, a noted psychotherapist examines the critical role close male friendships play in helping men lead happy, healthy lives.
For much of the past century, men have operated under the rules of Male Code, a rigid set of guidelines that equate masculinity with stoicism, silence, and strength. But as men s roles have changed, this lingering pressure to hide their emotions has wreaked havoc on men s lives and relationships, making them more likely to suffer from depression, anger, and isolation. Robert Garfield has worked with men struggling with emotional issues...

Drawing on the real-life stories of twenty exemplary caregivers, Dr. Charles Garfield explains the widely used Shanti caregivers model he originated-and shows how to set limits, avoid burnout, accept gratitude, and grapple with issues of life and death when caring for people with HIV/AIDS.

The mechanisms that initiate labour (i. e. , the conversion of the quies- cent uterus to an active and reactive organ at term) are poorly under- stood. Of considerable importance are the factors that control preterm labour and preterm birth, with their devastating effects on society. This problem is the leading obstetrical issue. Preterm labour affects ap- proximately 10% of all pregnant women (even higher numbers are re- Abb. I. The participants of the workshop VI Preface ported for less developed countries or where prenatal healthcare is a low priority) and it is the leading cause of...

The revised edition of this book presents an eclectic approach to brief psychotherapy, which advocates the use of any techniques that produce results rather than simply espousing a particular therapeutic method. It presents a clear rationale for practicing brief psychotherapy, walking the clinician through the entire process, from initial interview to post-therapy considerations. It frames the practice of brief psychotherapy in context with managed care requirements and includes appraisals of the latest research on evaluation techniques, treatment guidelines, efficacy, and validated...