Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effectiveness-proven therapy method in the psychosocial treatment of childhood internalizing disorder. Considering the techniques included, even though anxiety and major depression are two different disorders, they are observed to occupy a quite common pool in terms of their similar nature, symptoms, etiologies, and high comorbidity rates. While these te…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Somatoform Disorders
Research on social anxiety disorder (SAD), and its treatment, widely focuses on intrapersonal aspects. There also exists an increasing body of literature concentrating on its interpersonal dimensions. This chapter will present an overview about both intrapersonal and interpersonal approaches to SAD. This will be followed by a clinical application including dyadic and group session fostering the…
Assessing and Restructuring Dysfunctional Cognitions
ADHD in Children and Adolescents: A Good Practice Guidance
ADHD and Stress: The Role of Meditation to Reduce Stress, and Improve Brain Function and Behavior Regulation
ADHD and Sleep Problems in Children
ADHD and Comorbid Conditions
In this textbook, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of linguistics and psycholinguistics. Students will explore theories and models of language development, comprehension and production as well as bilingualism and reading. All of these topics are approached from a Canadian perspective and include ideas from indigenous cultures and languages of Canada.
Imagine the following situation: A young man, let’s call him Knut, is sitting at his deskreading some papers which he needs to complete a psychology assignment. In his right handhe holds a cup of coffee. With his left one he reaches for a bag of sweets without removingthe focus of his eyes from the paper. Suddenly he stares up to the ceiling of his room andasks himself: “What is happening h…