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Release Date: March 01, 1993

Although the impact that clients can have on therapists is well-known, most work on the subject consists of dire warnings: mental health professionals are taught early on to be on their guard for burnout, compassion fatigue, and countertransference. However, while these professional hazards are very real, the scholarly focus on the negative potential of the client-counselor relationship often implies that no good can come of allowing oneself to get too close to a client's issues. This sentiment obscures what every therapist knows to be true: that the client-counselor relationship can also effect powerful positive transformations in a therapist's own life. The Client Who Changed Me is Jeffrey Kottler and Jon Carlson's testimony to the significant and often life-changing ways in which therapists have been changed by their patients. Kottler and Carlson draw not only upon their own extensive experience - between them, they have more than fifty years in the field - but also upon lengthy interviews with dozens of the country's foremost therapists and theorists. This novel work presents readers with a truly unique perspective on the business of therapy: not merely how it appears externally, but how practitioners experience it internally. Although these stories paint a complex and multi-layered portrait of the client-counselor relationship, they all demonstrate the profound and unexpected rewards that the profession has to offer.

A valuable guide to making technology work for your businessNow that the Internet bubble has burst, financial service professionals are looking for more realistic ways to use technology to their advantage. J. K. Lasser Pro Taming Technology offers easy and effective methods to do just that. This comprehensive guide puts what's available today in technology into a cohesive framework-one that offers a systematic way to think about and implement technology-to build and strengthen relationships with clients and prospects. J. K. Lasser Pro Taming Technology is a valuable resource for financial service professionals seeking clear, practical advice on using technology and the Internet to acquire and retain profitable business. This book provides readers with easy-to-use ideas and techniques to successfully incorporate technology into their business promotion.

This book breaks new ground by creating a framework to understand clients’ actions and needs. Most construction management books focus on improving the construction process; this one focuses on a better engagement with the client. It challenges conceptions of both the construction industry and clients’ businesses so that a more effective process and greater client satisfaction can be achieved. The book suggests that ‘buildings are not about building but about changing and developing the client’. The technical, organisational and psychological aspects of this are described and analysed in detail so that current experience can be explained and better practice determined.The book offers well-researched information about clients in a number of sectors - developers, supermarkets, NHS, government, airports and housing associations - which will help you understand what these client’s business or service needs are and how construction fits into this. It demonstrates how to develop

In a weedy lot on the outskirts of memphis, two  boys watch a shiny Lincoln pull upt ot the  curb... Eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother  were sharing a forbidden cigarrette when a chance  encounter with a suicidal laywer left Mark knowing  a bloody and explosive secret: the whereabouts of  the most sought-after dead body in America. Now  Mark is caught between a legal system gone mad  and a mob killer desperate to cover up his crime.  And his only ally is a woman named Reggie Love, who has been a lawyer for all of four years.  Prosecutors are willing to break all the rules to make  Mark talk. The mob will stop at nothing to keep  him quiet. And Reggie will do anything to protect  her client -- even take a last, desperate gamble  that could win Mark his freedom... or cost them  both their lives.

Help your clients find the path to overcoming their addictionAlcoholics are one of the most difficult client groups to treat effectively. To preserve their way of life, they may lie about their problem or deny that one exists; that is the nature of this profoundly powerful disease. Yet if you can guide each of your clients through their own resistance towards the truth, not only will you be rewarded with starting them on the road to recovery, you will no doubt have saved their life as well. Achieving such a victory goes to the heart of being an addiction counselor; it is the experience of healing on a direct and tangible level.Treating Alcoholism provides a complete road map for assessing, diagnosing, and treating this multifaceted and tenacious illness. Detailed clinical information on the disease accompanies ready-to-use tools for practice. With a special emphasis on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the author walks you through the first five steps of this established methodology in comprehensive detail, showing how to easily apply each one to treatment.Other useful resources in Treating Alcoholism include:* A sample treatment plan* Copies of alcohol screening tests (SMAST and CAGE questionnaires)* Tests for other potentially related problems such as gambling and sexual addiction* A sample behavioral contract for use with adolescents* Listings of additional resourcesThe treatment of alcoholism is fraught with struggles and hazards for both client and caregiver. Written in a lively tone that resonates with the author's compassion for his own clients, Treating Alcoholism gives you reliable, up-to-date, and practice-tested information and materials you need to successfully confront this deadly disease and start your clients on the path to recovery.

TURN EVERY BUSINESS CONNECTION INTO A PAYING CLIENT With a Foreword by Michael Port, bestselling author of Book Yourself Solid Clients, Clients, and More Clients arms you with powerful tools from the field of psychology for building every business connection into the kind of relationship that leads to referrals, joint ventures, and sustainable business growth. “In this book—chock full of ideas at the intersection of marketing and psychology—Larina Kase shows you how to master the art of building relationships that drive new clients.”—David Meerman Scott, bestselling author of Real-Time Marketing & PR “Larina Kase has done a first-rate job of explicating many crucial elements of human psychology. But it is her instructive advice on how to harness that information profitably that elevates this book’s usefulness to great heights.”—Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence: Science and Practice “Larina Kase knows about social proof. You can tell by who she got to endorse the book. But go deeper. There’s lots of actionable information in here, and it will result in more business.”—Chris Brogan, coauthor of Trust Agents and president of Human Business Works “This book is ideal if you’ve ever wondered how to differentiate yourself from the crowd, how to really build relationships that pay off, and how to establish your expertise with ease. This is one book you will thank yourself in the future for!”—Shama Kabani, author of the bestselling The Zen of Social Media Marketing “If ‘who you know’ and making a meaningful connection with them is truly part of the success factor in business (and it is), I promise you that Larina Kase's Clients, Clients, and More Clients will have your phone ringing and e-mail box full of people who truly want to do business with you. A savvy, wise, and value-based text allows the reader to learn what few others understand: the Science and Art of Connecting. I've read and reviewed a dozen books on building a solid client base. Most completely miss the target. This book is a handbook to meet, connect with, and build a valuable relationship with just about anyone you want to.”—Kevin Hogan, Psy.D., author of The Science of Influence and The Psychology of Persuasion “This is a remarkable, readable, and instantly practical book packed with leading-edge tips on attracting new clients fast. I loved it!”—Dr. Joe Vitale, author of The Attractor Factor “In Clients, Clients, and More Clients, Larina Kase shows you how to find and influence prospects so they’ll understand the value of your work and readily do business with you. The research-based strategies in this important and engaging book are worth any businessperson’s time, close study, and dedicated application. The book is true to its promises."—Mark Levy, founder of Levy Innovation and author of Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content ”Clients, Clients, and More Clients is a must-read for every sales executive, sales manager, and company executive. This is not your typical how-to sales guide, as it digs deep into how to change a losing sales strategy into a winning success. Larina uncovers the psychology behind the sales mentality, and breaks the process down, step-by-step; making it crystal clear the direction you’ll need to take to achieve long-term success.”—Shawn Jennings Edgington, CIC, CEO, and founder of Granite Insurance Brokers, Cyber Safety Academy Fundraiser, and author of The Parent's Guide to Texting, Facebook and Social Media

In a weedy lot on the outskirts of Memphis, two  boys watch a shiny Lincoln pull up to the  curb...Eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother  were sharing a forbidden cigarette when a chance  encounter with a suicidal lawyer left Mark knowing  a bloody and explosive secret: the whereabouts of  the most sought-after dead body in America. Now Mark is caught  between a legal system gone mad and a mob killer  desperate to cover up his crime. And his only ally is  a woman named Reggie Love, who has been a lawyer  for all of four years. Prosecutors are  willing to break all the rules to make Mark talk. The  mob will stop at nothing to keep him quiet. And  Reggie will do anything to protect her client --  even take a last, desperate gamble that could win  Mark his freedom... or cost them both their  lives.

Release Date: July 19, 2010

Release Date: August 04, 2004

In a weedy lot on the outskirts of Memphis, two  boys watch a shiny Lincoln pull up to the  curb...Eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother  were sharing a forbidden cigarette when a chance  encounter with a suicidal lawyer left Mark knowing  a bloody and explosive secret: the whereabouts of  the most sought-after dead body in America. Now Mark is caught  between a legal system gone mad and a mob killer  desperate to cover up his crime. And his only ally is  a woman named Reggie Love, who has been a lawyer  for all of four years. Prosecutors are  willing to break all the rules to make Mark talk. The  mob will stop at nothing to keep him quiet. And  Reggie will do anything to protect her client --  even take a last, desperate gamble that could win  Mark his freedom... or cost them both their  lives.From the Hardcover edition.

Help your clients find the path to overcoming their addictionAlcoholics are one of the most difficult client groups to treat effectively. To preserve their way of life, they may lie about their problem or deny that one exists; that is the nature of this profoundly powerful disease. Yet if you can guide each of your clients through their own resistance towards the truth, not only will you be rewarded with starting them on the road to recovery, you will no doubt have saved their life as well. Achieving such a victory goes to the heart of being an addiction counselor; it is the experience of healing on a direct and tangible level.Treating Alcoholism provides a complete road map for assessing, diagnosing, and treating this multifaceted and tenacious illness. Detailed clinical information on the disease accompanies ready-to-use tools for practice. With a special emphasis on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the author walks you through the first five steps of this established methodology in comprehensive detail, showing how to easily apply each one to treatment.Other useful resources in Treating Alcoholism include:* A sample treatment plan* Copies of alcohol screening tests (SMAST and CAGE questionnaires)* Tests for other potentially related problems such as gambling and sexual addiction* A sample behavioral contract for use with adolescents* Listings of additional resourcesThe treatment of alcoholism is fraught with struggles and hazards for both client and caregiver. Written in a lively tone that resonates with the author's compassion for his own clients, Treating Alcoholism gives you reliable, up-to-date, and practice-tested information and materials you need to successfully confront this deadly disease and start your clients on the path to recovery.

According to the solution-focused model, the answer to a client's problem will ultimately come from the client's own repertoire of coping strategies. On the Client's Path provides everything you need in terms of theory and the step-by-step components of the solution-focused process. It shows how this therapy can be applied to a variety of clients in a range of clinical and medical settings. Additional chapters cover worst-case scenarios and crisis situations. Numerous case notes offer client-therapist dialogues drawn from a broad range of case histories.

Help your clients find the path to overcoming their addictionAlcoholics are one of the most difficult client groups to treat effectively. To preserve their way of life, they may lie about their problem or deny that one exists; that is the nature of this profoundly powerful disease. Yet if you can guide each of your clients through their own resistance towards the truth, not only will you be rewarded with starting them on the road to recovery, you will no doubt have saved their life as well. Achieving such a victory goes to the heart of being an addiction counselor; it is the experience of healing on a direct and tangible level.Treating Alcoholism provides a complete road map for assessing, diagnosing, and treating this multifaceted and tenacious illness. Detailed clinical information on the disease accompanies ready-to-use tools for practice. With a special emphasis on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the author walks you through the first five steps of this established methodology in comprehensive

Although the impact that clients can have on therapists is well-known, most work on the subject consists of dire warnings: mental health professionals are taught early on to be on their guard for burnout, compassion fatigue, and countertransference. However, while these professional hazards are very real, the scholarly focus on the negative potential of the client-counselor relationship often implies that no good can come of allowing oneself to get too close to a client's issues. This sentiment obscures what every therapist knows to be true: that the client-counselor relationship can also effect powerful positive transformations in a therapist's own life. The Client Who Changed Me is Jeffrey Kottler and Jon Carlson's testimony to the significant and often life-changing ways in which therapists have been changed by their patients. Kottler and Carlson draw not only upon their own extensive experience - between them, they have more than fifty years in the field - but also upon lengthy interviews with dozens of the country's foremost therapists and theorists. This novel work presents readers with a truly unique perspective on the business of therapy: not merely how it appears externally, but how practitioners experience it internally. Although these stories paint a complex and multi-layered portrait of the client-counselor relationship, they all demonstrate the profound and unexpected rewards that the profession has to offer.

An eleven-year-old has discovered a secret that not even an adult should know. A US State Senator is dead, and Mark Sway is the only one who knows where the body is hidden. The FBI want him to tell them where it is at whatever cost to Mark and his family. The killer wants him silenced forever. Reggie Love has been practising law for less than five years. Only she can save Mark from these twin threats. Together, they must take on the might of the State and the wiles of a cold-blooded killer.

A valuable guide to making technology work for your businessNow that the Internet bubble has burst, financial service professionals are looking for more realistic ways to use technology to their advantage. J. K. Lasser Pro Taming Technology offers easy and effective methods to do just that. This comprehensive guide puts what's available today in technology into a cohesive framework-one that offers a systematic way to think about and implement technology-to build and strengthen relationships with clients and prospects. J. K. Lasser Pro Taming Technology is a valuable resource for financial service professionals seeking clear, practical advice on using technology and the Internet to acquire and retain profitable business. This book provides readers with easy-to-use ideas and techniques to successfully incorporate technology into their business promotion.

It takes more than technical expertise to be an effective consultant. Author Brad Smith addresses a range of issues consultants face, from truly understanding the client's needs to clearly articulating complex conclusions in a readily understood, straight-forward manner. You'll learn how to listen, listen, confirm and listen some more; about integrity and how to tackle the "do right" hurdle; the importance and power of disclosure; about investing in life-long learning; and how to achieve a sustainable work/life balance. What Do You Think? Preparing for the Question That All Clients Askis essential reading for any professional who offers expert advice.

Convert relationships into revenue-generating business!With Clients, Clients, and More Clients, you’ll learn how to capture the attention of the right connections, build loyal relationships, and influence people to hire you. Larina Kase combines the latest research from the field of psychology with her own background as a marketing psychologist to help you understand exactly how potential clients think—and use this information to close the deal. Discover how to understand the true needs of a client; access underlying emotions through the use of metaphor; alleviate clients' stress or fears; use color and design psychology to optimize your branding; make yourself memorable; use endorsements in the way that really works; package your products and services so people decide to purchase them.Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA, is a cognitive-behavioral psychologist and marketing consultant to service business owners. She publishes the monthly ezine Stand Out! Marketin

Japan's political and military transformation, and its continuing subservience to the US.Japan is the world's No. 2 economy, greater in GDP than Britain and France together and almost double that of China. It is also the most durable, generous, and unquestioning ally of the US, attaching priority to its Washington ties over all else. In Client State, Gavan McCormack examines the current transformation of Japan, designed to meet the demands from Washington that Japan become the "Great Britain of the Far East." Exploring postwar Japan's relationship with America, he contends that US pressure has been steadily applied to bring Japan in line with neoliberal principles. The Bush administration's insistence on Japan's thorough subordination has reached new levels, and is an agenda heavily in the American, rather than the Japanese, national interest. It includes comprehensive institutional reform, a thorough revamp of the security and defense relationship with the US, and--alarmingly--vigorous pursuit of Japan's acquisition of nuclear weapons.

A dynamic discussion of how the mind-body-spirit interact and how people view their world. The sections provide linkages between science and philosophy, indepth discussion of key concepts, and rich, sophisticated application guidelines.

The open-source NetBeans Platform is an extraordinarily powerful framework for building "write once, run anywhere" rich client applications. Now, for the first time since the release of NetBeans IDE 5.0, there's a comprehensive guide to rich client development on the NetBeans Platform.Written for Java developers and architects who have discovered that basic Swing components are not enough for them, this book will help you get started with NetBeans module development, master NetBeans' key APIs, and learn proven techniques for building reliable desktop software. Each chapter is filled with practical, step-by-step instructions for creating complete rich client applications on top of the NetBeans Platform and plugins for NetBeans IDE.Rich Client Programming's wide-ranging content coversWhy modular development makes sense for small, medium, and large applicationsUsing NetBeans to accelerate development and improve efficiencyLeveraging NetBeans productivity features, from the Component Palette to Code CompletionLeveraging NetBeans' modular architecture in your own applicationsImplementing loosely coupled communication to improve code maintainability and robustnessManaging user- and system-configuration dataBuilding reloadable components with solid threading modelsConstructing sophisticated multiwindow applications and presenting rich data structures to usersAdding user-configurable optionsIntegrating Web services with NetBeans desktop applicationsAutomating module updates and providing user help Foreword by Jonathan Schwartz      Foreword by Jan Chalupa        Preface        About the Authors and Contributors        Acknowledgments        Chapter 1: Getting Started with the NetBeans Platform        Chapter 2: The Benefits of Modular Programming         Chapter 3: Modular Architecture        Chapter 4: Loosely Coupled Communication         Chapter 5: Lookup        Chapter 6: Filesystems        Chapter 7: Threading, Listener Patterns, and MIME Lookup        Chapter 8: The Window System        Chapter 9: Nodes, Explorer Views, Actions, and Presenters        Chapter 10: DataObjects and DataLoaders        Chapter 11: Graphical User Interfaces         Chapter 12: Multiview Editors        Chapter 13: Syntax Highlighting        Chapter 14: Code Completion        Chapter 15: Component Palettes        Chapter 16: Hyperlinks        Chapter 17: Annotations        Chapter 18: Options Windows        Chapter 19: Web Frameworks        Chapter 20: Web Services         Chapter 21: JavaHelp Documentation        Chapter 22  Update Centers        Chapter 23: Use Case 1: NetBeans Module Development        Chapter 24: Use Case 2: Rich Unger on Application Development     Chapter A: Advanced Module System Techniques        Chapter B: Common Idioms and Code Patterns in NetBeans        Chapter C: Performance        Index       

Release Date: August 03, 1995

A dynamic discussion of how the mind-body-spirit interact and how people view their world. The sections provide linkages between science and philosophy, indepth discussion of key concepts, and rich, sophisticated application guidelines.

With grace and humor, Douglas Reeves reflects on the pracices and experiences that have helped to grow a consulting business form his kitchen table to a major enterprise with multiple divisions.

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Client : Paperback : Dell Publishing Company : 9780440213529 : 0440213525 : 01 Jun 2003 : The Firm catapulted Grisham into the ranks of this country's most popular authors, spending 47 weeks on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list and 18 weeks as number one in paperback. Now Grisham has crafted another gripping tale of legal intrigue. A young boy is inadvertantly present at the bizarre suicide of a New Orleans defense attorney on the eve of the biggest trial of his career.

Help addicts to better their lives, even though they oppose treatment!This useful volume, the result of more than ten years of work in researching and refining the techniques most likely to lead to positive client outcomes, offers field-tested methods for dealing with the most challenging addicted client types. These include hopeless clients, clients considered to be in denial, and those who are in treatment not because they desire it, but because of a mandate from an outside authority. The techniques you'll find in Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client have proven to be successful with even the most difficult clients.The techniques you will learn in this book avoid generating resistance on the part of the client and are easily integrated into any treatment model. You'll also find case studies, practice worksheets, and suggestions for therapeutic tasks to assign to your clients.Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client will teach you:why treating even the most challenging clients with respect is vital to successful therapywhy the concept of the client's “treatment readiness” is a myth; it is you, the therapist, who must be “ready” for the most challenging client!how to give your therapeutic message greater impact and break out of unproductive patterns of relating to your clientsAnd the book's final section, presented in Q&A format, addresses:practical applications of the techniques discussedtheoretical frameworks for the interventions suggestedethical concerns relating to dealing with clients who don't want treatmentAlcohol and drug counselors, probation/parole officers, social workers, and other mental health professionals who work with addicted clients will find this book an invaluable aid in their work. Students preparing to enter these careers, as well as those preparing for certification as alcohol or drug abuse counselors, also need the information found here. Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client is must reading for anyone dealing with this extraordinarily difficult population.

Help addicts to better their lives, even though they oppose treatment!This useful volume, the result of more than ten years of work in researching and refining the techniques most likely to lead to positive client outcomes, offers field-tested methods for dealing with the most challenging addicted client types. These include hopeless clients, clients considered to be in denial, and those who are in treatment not because they desire it, but because of a mandate from an outside authority. The techniques you'll find in Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client have proven to be successful with even the most difficult clients.The techniques you will learn in this book avoid generating resistance on the part of the client and are easily integrated into any treatment model. You'll also find case studies, practice worksheets, and suggestions for therapeutic tasks to assign to your clients.Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client will teach you:why treating even the most challenging clients with respect is vital to successful therapywhy the concept of the client's “treatment readiness” is a myth; it is you, the therapist, who must be “ready” for the most challenging client!how to give your therapeutic message greater impact and break out of unproductive patterns of relating to your clientsAnd the book's final section, presented in Q&A format, addresses:practical applications of the techniques discussedtheoretical frameworks for the interventions suggestedethical concerns relating to dealing with clients who don't want treatmentAlcohol and drug counselors, probation/parole officers, social workers, and other mental health professionals who work with addicted clients will find this book an invaluable aid in their work. Students preparing to enter these careers, as well as those preparing for certification as alcohol or drug abuse counselors, also need the information found here. Solutions for the “Treatment-Resistant” Addicted Client is must reading for anyone dealing with this extraordinarily difficult population.

As the first person that many people encounter in their contact with the veterinary practice, the veterinary receptionist has an important part to play in inspiring confidence in clients. The new edition of this popular book remains a unique guide specifically for the veterinary receptionist, providing practical, easily accessible information on how to fulfill this role professionally and efficiently. It advocates an understanding of the role of the receptionist as integral to the practice and supplies the basic information that every veterinary receptionist needs to function effectively. The new edition includes fully updated information on client service and dispensing as well as first aid along with 2 new chapters. The start of each chapter now has a summary outcome identifying specific objectives. The authors have included more scenario cases so the readers can identify more closely with the text.The first UK book specifically written for the veterinary receptionist, providing quick access to the information most requested by clientsProvides practical guidelines to improve professional practice - learn how to become more effective in your role as the 'face of the practice'Learn how to deflect and deal with complaints from angry clients, as well as coping with the distress caused by a pet's illnessCase studies used to help the reader identify and learn about specific issues and situationsThe authors provide highly practical tips, checklists and quizzes throughout the book, promoting reader interactivityFully revised and expanded chapters, including fully re-written chapters on labelling and dispensing; client care solutions; first aid; and client serviceInclusion of more case study boxes and further reading referencesFresh 2-colour text for easy reading and increased navigabilityNew, durable cover

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author On the Client's Path: A Manual for the Practice of Brief Solution-Focused Therapy by Ajakai Chevalier Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New According to the solution-focused model, the answer to a client #039;s problem will ultimately come from the client #039;s own repertoire of coping strategies. On the Client #039;s Path provides everything you need in terms of theory and the step-by-step components of the soluti