Is CBT all it claims to be? The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami: Managerialism, Politics, and the Corruptions of Science provides a powerful critique of CBT’s understanding of human suffering, as well as the apparent scientific basis underlying it. The book argues that CBT psychology has fetishized measurement to such a degree that it has come to believe that only the countable counts. It suggests that the so-called science of CBT is not just "bad science" but "corrupt science". The rise of CBT has been fostered by neoliberalism and the phenomenon of New Public Management. The book not only critiques the science, psychology and philosophy of CBT, but also challenges the managerialist mentality and its hyper-rational understanding of "efficiency", both of which are commonplace in organizational life today. The book suggests that these are perverse forms of thought, which have been institutionalised by NICE and IAPT and used by them to generate narratives of CBT’s prowess. It claims that CBT is an exercise in symptom reduction which vastly exaggerates the degree to which symptoms are reduced, the durability of the improvement, as well as the numbers of people it helps. Arguing that CBT is neither the cure nor the scientific treatment it claims to be, the book also serves as a broader cultural critique of the times we live in; a critique which draws on philosophy and politics, on economics and psychology, on sociology and history, and ultimately, on the idea of science itself. It will be of immense interest to psychotherapists, policymakers and those concerned about the excesses of managerialism.

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A renowned relationship expert, seminar leader, and bestselling author urges women who want to affect their man's behavior to stop analyzing their problems to death, stop nagging, and take action that works.

Special Liaison to the FBI Louisa Linebach may have defied all odds by identifying the bodies of three missing men in the Kenai Peninsula, but she won’t be satisfied until the man she’s sure is responsible for their murders is behind bars. Mr. Drew is secretive, smart, rich, and well-connected, and it’s going to take more than regular police procedure to catch him. Louisa has a plan—a stakeout with Kenai Fjords National Park as home base. As Louisa watches Mr. Drew’s crew coming and going, she begins to put together how the operation works with the help of Seward Police Chief Mikey Harper; Louisa’s love-interest, medical examiner Anna Fenway; and National Parks Service ranger Dolly Agapov, who has a very personal reason for wanting the mysteries surrounding Mr. Drew solved. The case is turned upside down when Dolly’s grandchild, Ryne, goes missing—and it’s not clear whether Ryne’s been ensnared by the crime ring, or if they’re risking their life to help Louisa. Only one thing is for sure. If Louisa doesn’t catch Mr. Drew soon, the body count will rise.

Casey is a Labrador retriever who loves prancing around with socks in his mouth. Cara Mia is a long-haired Tortoiseshell cat, and quite the fashionista. Oscar and Joey, both Pomeranians, have their own Instagram account.What do these animals all have in common? They are star members of The Pet Hug Pack® of Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), a therapy pet team spreading joy, comfort, and wellness to hospitals, senior centers, libraries, rehabilitation facilities, and schools throughout Northern California. Hug Tails: Portraits of Therapy Pets collects over two hundred photographs of these extraordinary animals by international award-winning pet photographer Barbara Brady-Smith. Each photo is accompanied by a vignette penned by the therapy pet's owner about the pet's special talents or most meaningful connections. Lovingly photographed by Brady-Smith, the Pet Hug Pack® animals--dogs, cats, and even a miniature horse--help people of all ages overcome trauma, process grief, and simply laugh. Animal lovers, photographers, and anyone interested in pet therapy will find in Hug Tails an array of stories to delight the eyes and lift the spirit.A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book will benefit ARF.

About the Book Through pain, betrayal, loss, and even death, vampires Jay and Stixx remain bonded to each other, hoping to one day find the other again. Eternal tells their story, a story of their beginnings and their present, and reveals that despite their arduous journey over great distance and years, it all began with love and hopefully will end with it as well. About the Author J. S. Valkyre’s hobbies include writing, reading, art, and crocheting. His special interests are photography and history. Family is important to him, and his two kids and husband are Valkyre’s world.

Tails from the Heart: Stories, poems and artwork features companion animals and their owners. All proceeds from the sale of this book go directly to helping cats and dogs in need of homes and to providing spay/neuter clinics to stop the birth of unwanted animals.