Family Desk Reference to Psychology - Practical, Expert, Counselling Advice at Your Fingertips! (Paperback, 1st ed)

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Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy: "Highly recommended ... immensely beneficial ... child rearing is discussed with utmost sensitivity and know-how ... a tribute to the field of psychology ... a balm for those who suffer."
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Covers over 100 personal problems, crises, decisions, and life skills, including:
Happiness * Judging Love, Relationships * Marriage * Addictions * Obesity * Depression * Anger * 33 areas of Raising Children * Divorce * Insomnia * Abuse * Rape * Sexual Harassment * Sex Problems * Elder Care * Suicide * Grief, Trauma * Attention Deficit Disorder *Eating Disorders * Anxiety, Worry, Fear, Phobia * Pregnancy * Self-Esteem * Gambling * Getting over the Past * Nonverbal Communication * Assertiveness * Shyness * Nervous Habits * Dating"