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Hanging By A Twig: Understanding And Counseling Adults With Learning Disabilities And Add (Norton Professional Books)
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This Book Brings Psychotherapists And Counselors Into The Personal Dimension Of Learning Disabilities And Provides Them With Practical Insights And Guidelines For Assessment And Treatment. Carol Wren Shares Compelling Stories Of Adults With Ld And Add, Whose Own Words Reveal Their Anger, Depression, And Anxiety As They Struggle To Succeed In Work And Life. Listen, For Instance, To Mary, Whose Metaphor Provides The Title Of The Book:'In America The Philosophy Is You'Ve Got To Do Better. Inside, Though, There Is That Fearing, Because Of That 'Yes, You Can, Yes, You Can.' And You'Re Afraid That You'Re Falling Off A Ledge On The Side Of A Canyon And You'Re Hanging On To A Twig.'Cognitive And Emotional Issues Often Interact In Very Subtle Ways And Can Affect The Ld Client'S Perception, Communication, Selfesteem, And Personality Development. These Interactions Have Powerful External Consequences As Well, Including Strained Family Relationships, Poor Work Histories, And The Inability To 'Read' People And Form Friendships. Ld And Add Can Also Keep Clients From Participating Meaningfully In Talk Therapy. Wren'S Framework Encourages Readers To Listen For Ld And Add In Their Adult Clients.Successful Treatment Begins With The Psychotherapist'S Ability To Understand A Client'S Experiential World And Establish An Emotionally Healing Relationship Based On That Understanding. Wren'S Framework Of Personal Stories And Information About Learning Disabilities Highlights This Experiential World And Shows Professional Readers How To Listen For Ld And Add In Their Adult Clients. Jay Einhorn'S Psychotherapeutic Commentary Adds Specific Guidance On Treatment, So Therapists Can Recognize Their Ld Clients' Cognitive Limitations And Their Compensatory Ways Of Dealing With The World.People With Learning Disabilities Have Complex Problems That Are Often Neglected, Misdiagnosed, Or Simply Unrecognized. Hanging By A Twig Gives Psychotherapists And Counselors A Lens To See Beyond The Disability And Help Clients Frame More Productive, Satisfying Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hanging by a Twig'? A: 'Hanging by a Twig' focuses on understanding and counseling adults with learning disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), providing practical insights for psychotherapists and counselors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Hanging by a Twig' is Jay Einhorn, Ph.D., who provides a psychotherapeutic perspective on treatment for adults with LD and ADD.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Hanging by a Twig' contains 240 pages filled with insights, personal stories, and guidelines for professionals.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Hanging by a Twig' published? A: 'Hanging by a Twig' was published on February 17, 2000.
- Q: Does the book include real-life stories? A: Yes, the book includes compelling stories from adults with learning disabilities and ADD, offering personal insights and experiences.
- Q: What can therapists learn from this book? A: Therapists can learn how to listen for signs of LD and ADD in their adult clients, understand their experiential world, and establish healing therapeutic relationships.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals only? A: 'Hanging by a Twig' is primarily aimed at psychotherapists and counselors, but it can also be beneficial for anyone interested in learning about the experiences of adults with LD and ADD.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include the interaction of cognitive and emotional issues in adults with LD and ADD, their challenges in communication and self-esteem, and the importance of understanding their unique experiences.
- Q: Can this book help with therapy techniques? A: Yes, the book provides specific guidance and commentary on therapeutic techniques tailored for working with clients who have learning disabilities and attention disorders.