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Alzheimer's Disease I
by Juan Moises de la Serna Adriana Ethel AllendeWhat is it, what are its causes, what consequences does it entail? Discover all the answers to Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a disease that has increased in terms of the number of cases affected in recent years, which in turn has caused many questions to arise when a person or a family member receives the diagnosis, such as, what Alzheimer's is, what its origin is, if there is a treatment, how the disease evolves, what the consequences in everyday life are, what the psychological effects on the patient are, if it can be overcome, if it is transmitted to children. This opens up a whole collection of issues to deal with in order to calm the uncertainty felt when getting to know that one suffers from a disease that is increasingly "common" and widespread, and of which little is known about the latest scientific advances in this area, due in large part to the complexity of the technical language used, but also because these advances usually reach only specialists through meetings and congresses where this type of information is shared.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: A Practical Guide (Guides To Caregiving Ser.)
by Marc E. AgroninWorking with the needs of patients with Alzheimer’s disease can be a major challenge for primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other mental-health professionals. Alzheimer’s wreaks havoc on the patient, and its degenerative nature can create a protracted period of anguish and anxiety for the patient’s family. Dr. Marc Agronin has put his years of experience as a geriatric psychiatrist to work to create an eminently useful resource for psychiatrists and others who treat patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Now in its third edition, Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias uses concise and clear language to outline the symptoms, effects and treatments used to combat the progress of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias likely to be suffered by older patients. Enriched by case studies from his own clinical practice, Dr. Agronin creates a volume full of humanity, insight, and knowledge that is sure to inform and improve the habits and methods of any clinician who deals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (Routledge Revivals)
by Zaven S. Khachaturian Teresa S. RadebaughPublished in 1996: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory disturbances and changes in personality and is associated with aging, although it can occur in people under 65. It is a progressive disease, painful to witness as the patient's health declines. Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, and Care, with its complete and authoritative discussions, will help you understand all facets of this complex disease. This book addresses a broad spectrum of topics ranging from diagnosis, causes, treatment, epidemiology, genetics, risk factors, and care and management. Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, and Care is intended for a diverse audience, including practitioners and students, family members, and everyone who is concerned about this disease.
Alzheimer´s Disease II
by Juan Moises de la Serna Jacqueline M. NuñezWhat are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How many people is affected by it? Learn the latest research about the disease of Alzheimer Every day there are new discoveries about the disease of Alzheimer, but these usually are available for specialists and academics in the topic. This book aims to resolve this problem and show the latest advances about the disease of Alzheimer. Objective: The objective of the e-book is to serve as a first approximation to those people that have in themselves or in their families, the disease of Alzheimer. This book tries to show in a clear way, the results of the latest research about the disease of Alzheimer, and with it , to answer to the most relevant questions, what are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? And how many people is affected by it? Recipients: -Professionals from the health system that have to, or want to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of the Alzheimer´s disease. -Professors that want to offer updated information to their students, about the Alzheimer´s disease -To any person that has received the diagnosis of Alzheimer´s disease and their families, for them to know what to do in light of this disease. Topic Following there will be a detailed explanation about each of the principal topics of this piece: -Symptoms of Alzheimer: The families usually are the first ones to notice the symptoms associated with this disease, but for this they should be well informed of which these are. -Alzheimer´s disease: Once the first symptoms have been detected, is adequate to get in touch with an specialist to determine which is the best way to intervene. -Extension of the Alzheimer: Although the number is not the important, since each case is important because is the life of a person, the big numbers inform how this disease is spreading worldwide.
Alzheimer’s Disease Research: What Has Guided Research So Far and Why It Is High Time for a Paradigm Shift
by Christian BehlThis book highlights the key phases and central findings of Alzheimer’s Disease research since the introduction of the label ‘Alzheimer’s Disease’ in 1910. The author, Christian Behl, puts dementia research in the context of the respective zeitgeist and summarizes the paths that have led to the currently available Alzheimer’s drugs. As the reader is taken through the major developments in Alzheimer's Disease research, particularly over the past thirty years, Behl poses critical questions: Why are the exact causes of Alzheimer's Disease still in the dark, despite all the immense, worldwide research efforts in academia as well as in the pharmaceutical industry? Why has the majority of an entire research field kept focusing on a single hypothesis that establishes the deposition of the amyloid beta peptide in the brain as the key trigger of Alzheimer's pathology, even though this concept has still not been convincingly proven in the clinics? Are there other hypotheses that might explain the pathogenesis of this complex brain disease, and if so, why were these perspectives not adequately followed?In this book, Behl tries to answer these questions. Starting with the historical background, the author illustrates the long and arduous research journey, its numerous setbacks, and the many alternative explanations for the disease, which have started gaining increasing attention and acceptance in the Alzheimer’s research community only more recently. With his deep dive into the history and progression of this research, including the most recent developments, Behl explains why he believes that it is high time to promote a paradigm shift in Alzheimer’s Disease research.The book is written for all researchers in the fields of neurobiology and neurodegeneration, as well as other biomedical fields, who would like to gain a broad and beyond the surface insight into (the key developments of) one of the most promoted research fields of our time. With its extensive literature references and over 100 illustrations, the book is also attractive for students and interested lay persons. Elaborating on all the different aspects and research approaches of this research field, the author aims to convince the reader that the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s Disease may be much more complex than previously thought and that this must be considered for future research directions. While he hopes that the Alzheimer’s research community is finally ready to shed its ‘amyloid-straitjacket’ that has hampered progress for too long, he is also convinced that a much-needed paradigm shift can guide future Alzheimer’s Disease research and provide a new and broader perspective on this age-dependent brain disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide
by Arun Jha Kaushik MukhopadhayaThis book provides a practically focused resource on the methodologies available for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. The number of individuals affected by the disease continues to grow and as such there is an ever-increasing need for clear easy-to-digest guidance on how to appropriately diagnose and treat these patients. Within this work, chapters provide concise informative details of what this form of dementia is, how it can be diagnosed, managed and prevented making it ideal for those with limited experience in dealing with these patients. Information is provided on how to use a variety of the latest relevant techniques including mental state examinations, functional assessments, special investigations and the available drug treatments. Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment Guide is a concise clinical guide detailing how to diagnose and treat these patients. It’s easy-to-follow ideal for use by front-line physicians and trainees, who have no previous experience of diagnosing and treating this disease. The assessment component of the book is based on the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Plan (mhGAP) Dementia Intervention Guide for non-specialized settings.
Aléjate de las personas tóxicas: Cuándo dejar una amistad
by Gary ThomasEl llamado de tu vida es demasiado importante para que las personas tóxicas te lo quiten. En Aléjate de las personas tóxicas, Gary Thomas, el autor best seller de Matrimonio sagrado, se basa en historias bíblicas y modernas para proveerte con ideas prácticas para lidiar con personas difíciles en tu vida y vivir fiel al propósito que Dios te dio.Como cristianos, a menudo sentimos culpa y la responsabilidad de satisfacer las necesidades de las personas no saludables en nuestras vidas. Ya sea un hermano, padre, cónyuge, compañero de trabajo o amigo, las personas tóxicas siempre buscan frustrar el llamado de nuestra vida. Mientras buscas primeramente el reino de Dios, ellos buscan primeramente distraer tu atención y retrasar tu trabajo.En lugar de intentar la tarea imposible de apaciguar a las personas tóxicas, es hora de que dediquemos nuestra energía al único esfuerzo que vale la pena: completar la obra que Dios nos ha encomendado. Es solo cuando aprendemos a decir no a los malos patrones que podemos decir sí al bien que Dios ha planeado para nosotros.Gary Thomas, el autor best seller de Matrimonio sagrado, observa ejemplos bíblicos de las vidas de Jesús, Pablo y Nehemías. Tomado de los años que sirvió como pastor, Thomas comparte historias modernas y ejemplos prácticos para lidiar con personas difíciles en nuestras vidas. Cada capítulo incluye lecciones prácticas que puedes aplicar de inmediato. Descubrirás como:Establecer límites saludables para proteger el llamado de tu vidaBuscar refugio en Dios cuando te sientas bajo ataqueDiscernir cuándo alejarte de una situación tóxicaMantener un corazón tierno incluso en relaciones no saludablesAmar y servir a las personas difíciles al resistir su controlHacer crecer tu fuerza interior e invertir en personas confiables No podemos dejar que otros roben nuestra alegría o nuestra misión. Es hora de fortalecer nuestra defensa, aprender a poner buenos límites y enfocarnos en el propósito que Dios nos dio.
Am Anfang war die Verschwörungstheorie
by Marius Raab Claus-Christian Carbon Claudia MuthVerschwörungstheorien psychologisch zu ergründen ist wichtig: Wir finden dieses Phänomen seit dem Beginn menschlicher Kultur. Oft sind sie fiktional, basieren manchmal aber auch auf realen Fakten. Angeblich bewachen Templerritter den heiligen Gral und Reptilienwesen kontrollieren die Welt; tatsächlich wird unsere gesamte digitale Kommunikation überwacht. Oft sind diese Theorien gefährlich und hetzerisch, andere fordern aktives Eintreten für Demokratie und Menschenrechte. Die Verschwörungstheorie gibt es nicht, und auch nicht die Verschwörungstheoretiker. Psychologische Grundmechanismen wie das Vergnügen an „guten Geschichten“, am Rätsellösen und der Wunsch nach Selbsterkenntnis spielen eine Rolle. Dieses Buch erklärt die Hintergründe und zeigt, wie man besser und souveräner auf Verschwörungstheorien reagiert, aber auch, was den Reiz von Verschwörungstheorien ausmacht. Wir dürfen Ihnen nicht sagen, wer John F. Kennedy wirklich umgebracht hat, aber wir können Ihnen sagen, warum uns diese Frage bis heute nicht loslässt.
Am I A Woman?: A Skeptic's Guide To Gender
by Cynthia EllerAn analysis of the difference between gender and sex, with the author's personal examples. Includes bibliographic notes and complete index.
Am I Depressed And What Can I Do About It?: A CBT self-help guide for teenagers experiencing low mood and depression
by Shirley Reynolds Monika ParkinsonDepression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years ?around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood. This accessible, engaging and age-appropriate self-help guide based on current research and best practice (NICE, IAPT treatment pathways, Books on Prescription, all of which promote CBT) for young people aged 13 to 17 who experience low mood and depression, and their friends, family and health professionals. The book adopts a narrative approach with graphic elements, incorporating case studies and including some interactive exercises. It provides an essential bridge for young people who have not yet asked for professional help as well as support for those who are waiting for treatment.
Am I Depressed And What Can I Do About It?: A CBT self-help guide for teenagers experiencing low mood and depression
by Shirley Reynolds Monika ParkinsonDepression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years -around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood.This accessible, engaging and age-appropriate self-help guide based on current research and best practice (NICE, IAPT treatment pathways, Books on Prescription, all of which promote CBT) for young people aged 13 to 17 who experience low mood and depression, and their friends, family and health professionals. The book adopts a narrative approach with graphic elements, incorporating case studies and including some interactive exercises. It provides an essential bridge for young people who have not yet asked for professional help as well as support for those who are waiting for treatment.
Am I Normal?: The 200-Year Search for Normal People (and Why They Don’t Exist)
by Sarah ChaneyA deep dive into the strange science of the 'Normal', and the roots of an anxiety-ridden modern obsessionBefore the nineteenth century, the term normal was rarely ever associated with human behaviour. Normal was a term used in maths, for right angles. People weren't normal; triangles were.But from the 1830s, this branch of science really took off across Europe and North America, with a proliferation of IQ tests, sex studies, a census of hallucinations - even a UK beauty map (which concluded the women in Aberdeen were "the most repellent"). This book tells the surprising history how the very notion of the normal came about, how it shaped us all, often while entrenching oppressive values. Sarah Chaney looks at why we're still asking the internet: Do I have a normal body? Is my sex life normal? Are my kids normal? And along the way, she challenges why we ever thought it might be a desirable thing to be.
Am Limit – Wie Sportstars Krisen meistern: Mit einem Interview mit Valentin Z. Markser
by Johannes SeemüllerMedaillen und Titel sind die Währung erfolgreicher Sportler. Wer ganz oben steht, wird von den Medien zum Star gemacht und von den Fans verehrt. Hierfür gehen Leistungssportler an ihre körperlichen und mentalen Grenzen – und oft darüber hinaus. In diesem Buch erzählen Olympiasieger, Weltmeister und Champions League-Sieger durch exklusiv geführte Interviews über ihre Leidenschaft für den Sport. Sie berichten aber auch ungeschminkt über die Schattenseiten. Leistungsdruck, Burnout, Schmerzen, Magersucht, Depressionen, Ängste – nichts ist ihnen fremd. Gerald Asamoah · Matthias Behr · Karla Borger · Timo Hildebrand · Ottmar Hitzfeld · Clara Klug · Michael Köllner · Dominik Nerz · Elisabeth Seitz · Frank Stäbler · Kristina Vogel Selten sprachen Spitzensportler so offen darüber, wie sie mit Rückschlägen und Krisen umgegangen sind. Das Buch enthält abrufbare Videoausschnitte aus den geführten Gesprächen. Ergänzt werden die Porträts durch ein ausführliches Interview mit Dr. Valentin Z. Markser, einem der renommiertesten deutschen Sportpsychiater.
Am liebsten beides: Wie gelange ich zu passenden Entscheidungen?
by Lukas NiederbergerDieses Buch befasst sich mit den wenigen bewusst, frei und ganzheitlich getroffenen Entscheidungen, die wegweisend für unser Leben sind. Dieses Buch vermittelt keine fertigen Rezepte, sondern bietet hilfreiche Werkzeuge, damit die Wahl zwischen zahllosen Optionen nicht zur Qual wird, sondern zur Möglichkeit, unser Leben in Verbindung mit unseren Zielen und Werten selbstbestimmt zu führen.
Ama sin dejar de quererte: Todo lo que debes saber acerca de las relaciones sin olvidarte de ti
by Celia Betrián (@psicologiaycelia)Aprende a detectar y alejarte de relaciones tóxicas e insanas, y consigue la independencia afectiva y la estabilidad emocional. Vive el amor de forma saludable y libre. Amar no significa que dejes de ser tú. En el momento en que lo entregas todo a la otra persona, por necesidad, obligación o desconocimiento, ¿dónde quedas tú? Si tu vida está dirigida por creencias rígidas, dependencia emocional y baja autoestima, llegarás a un callejón sin salida que te impedirá disfrutar de una relación amorosa y, mucho más importante, de la relación que tienes contigo. Este libro revela, entre otras cosas, los peligrosos mitos del amor romántico y los miedos que impiden avanzar hacia la independencia afectiva. Nada mejor para la construcción de la propia autoestima que conocer lo que debes saber acerca de las relaciones sin olvidarte de ti.
Amar o depender
by Walter RisoAunque la psicología ha avanzado en el tema de las adicciones, en el tema de la adicción afectiva el vacío es innegable Este libro está dirigido a todas aquellas personas que quieren hacer del amor una experiencia plena, alegre y saludable. Walter Riso Entregarse afectivamente no implica desaparecer sino integrarse en el otro. El amor sano es una suma de dos en la que nadie pierde. Sin embargo, millones de personas en todo el mundo son víctimas de relaciones amorosas inadecuadas y no saben qué hacer al respecto, ya que el miedo a la pérdida, a la soledad o al abandono contamina el vínculo amoroso y lo vuelve altamente vulnerable. Un amor inseguro es una bomba que puede estallar en cualquier momento y lastimarnos profundamente. En ¿Amar o depender?, Walter Riso, uno de los más conocidos autores de autoayuda, nos enseña que sí es posible vivir con independencia y aun así seguir amando, eliminando las ataduras psicológicas y manteniendo vivo el fuego del amor. La adicción afectiva es una enfermedad que tiene cura y, lo más importante, puede prevenirse. Este revelador libro pretende ayudar a aquellas personas que son o han sido víctimas de un amor malsano y guiar a las parejas sanas para que sigan trabajando en la costumbre de amar intensamente y sin apegos.
Amazing Dads! Fatherhood Curriculum, Facilitator's Guide
by Dan Griffin Harrison CrawfordThe only trauma-informed curriculum designed to turn men into great dads Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum teaches fathers with kids of all ages to become exceptional parents. These detailed lessons meet dads where they are, starting from the common tendencies of male socialization to help explain key concepts of healthy fathering. Through a trauma-informed approach, this curriculum creates safety in the group setting while delving into critical topics that fathers simply do not tend to talk about with people in their lives. Unlike other fatherhood curricula, Amazing Dads addresses a breadth of topics, empowering men to discuss issues like family of origin, sexuality, how punishment can turn into abuse, self-care, and how toxic messages in the culture can hinder parent-child relationships. Each session incorporates grounding and breathing exercises, in addition to activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities that allow participants to connect with the material on a meaningful level. By the end of this course, fathers will have gained the increased self-awareness needed to enhance their relationships with their children and other family members. Lead fathers through a curriculum of targeted lessons focused on how male socialization affects their parenting Guide participants through exercises for developing relational, communication, and conflict resolution skills Connect with dads on a meaningful level by creating a safe space for discussions of trauma and other difficult subjects Explain important parenting concepts using examples, hands-on activities, and more This curriculum is excellent for use in parenting groups, behavioral health treatment programs, addiction treatment programs, and other community-based programs serving fathers. Dads of all backgrounds, with kids of all ages, will benefit from the wisdom in Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum.
Amazing Dads! Fatherhood Curriculum, Workbook
by Dan Griffin Harrison CrawfordThe only trauma-informed curriculum designed to turn men into great dads Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum teaches fathers with kids of all ages to become exceptional parents. These detailed lessons meet dads where they are, starting from the common tendencies of male socialization to help explain key concepts of healthy fathering. Through a trauma-informed approach, this curriculumcreates safety in the group setting while delving into critical topics that fathers simply do not tend to talk about with people in their lives. Unlike other fatherhood curricula, Amazing Dads addresses a breadth of topics, empowering men to discuss issues like family of origin, sexuality, how punishment can turn into abuse, self-care, and how toxic messages in the culture can hinder parent-child relationships. Each session incorporates grounding and breathing exercises, in addition to activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities that allow participants to connect with the material on a meaningful level. By the end of this course, fathers will have gained the increased self-awareness needed to enhance their relationships with their children and other family members. Lead fathers through a curriculum of targeted lessons focused on how male socialization affects their parenting Guide participants through exercises for developing relational, communication, and conflict resolution skills Connect with dads on a meaningful level by creating a safe space for discussions of trauma and other difficult subjects Explain important parenting concepts using examples, hands-on activities, and more This curriculum is excellent for use in parenting groups, behavioral health treatment programs, addiction treatment programs, and other community-based programs serving fathers. Dads of all backgrounds, with kids of all ages, will benefit from the wisdom in Amazing Dads Fatherhood Curriculum.
Amazing Decisions: The Illustrated Guide to Improving Business Deals and Family Meals
by Dan ArielyDan Ariely, the New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational, and illustrator Matt R. Trower present a playful graphic novel guide to better decision-making, based on the author’s groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology. The internationally renowned author Dan Ariely is known for his incisive investigations into the messy business of decision-making. Now, in Amazing Decisions, his unique perspective—informed by behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology—comes alive in the graphic form. The illustrator Matt R. Trower’s playful and expressive artwork captures the lessons of Ariely’s groundbreaking research as they explore the essential question: How can we make better decisions?Amazing Decisions follows the narrator, Adam, as he faces the daily barrage of choices and deliberations. He juggles two overlapping—and often contradictory—sets of norms: social norms and market norms. These norms inform our thinking in ways we often don’t notice, just as Adam is shadowed by the “market fairy” and the “social fairy,” each compelling him to act in certain ways. Good decision-making, Ariely argues, requires us to identify and evaluate the forces at play under different circumstances, leading to an optimal outcome. Amazing Decisions is a fascinating and entertaining guide to developing skills that will prove invaluable in personal and professional life.
Amazon Wisdom Keeper: A Psychologist's Memoir of Spiritual Awakening
by Loraine Y. Van TuylWith captivating lyricism, Amazon Wisdom Keeper transports us into the multicultural upbringing and transformation of Loraine Van Tuyl, a graduate psychology student and budding shamanic healer who&’s blindsided by startling visions, elusive drumming, and her inseverable mystical ties to the Amazon rainforest of her native Suriname. Is she in the wrong field, or did her childhood dreams, imaginary guides, and premonitions somehow prepare her for these challenges? Did Suriname&’s military coup and her family&’s uprooting move to the US rob her from all that she knew and loved at thirteen to help reveal her soul&’s purpose, or is she losing her mind by entertaining far-fetched questions and hunches that can&’t be answered or proven—like wondering if her perplexing life story is shedding light on the double-binds in her field on purpose, and suspecting that her soul&’s daunting blue print was plotted long before she was even born? Van Tuyl wrestles with these questions and more as she embarks upon her risky quest, enduring test upon test in search of her true self and calling while enrolled in a rigorous academic program that regards intuitive healing methods as unscientific—and even unethical.
Ambiguous Loss: Learning To Live With Unresolved Grief
by Pauline BossWhat happens when there is mourning with no closure, when a family member or a friend who may be still alive is lost to us nonetheless? How, for example, does the mother whose soldier son is missing in action, or the family of an Alzheimer’s patient who is suffering from severe dementia, deal with the uncertainty surrounding this kind of loss? <p><p> In this sensitive and lucid account, Pauline Boss explains that, all too often, those confronted with such ambiguous loss fluctuate between hope and hopelessness. Suffered too long, these emotions can deaden feeling and make it impossible for people to move on with their lives. Yet the central message of this book is that they can move on. Drawing on her research and clinical experience, Boss suggests strategies that can cushion the pain and help families come to terms with their grief. Her work features the heartening narratives of those who cope with ambiguous loss and manage to leave their sadness behind, including those who have lost family members to divorce, immigration, adoption, chronic mental illness, and brain injury. With its message of hope, this eloquent book offers guidance and understanding to those struggling to regain their lives.
Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief
by Pauline BossWhen a loved one dies we mourn our loss. We take comfort in the rituals that mark the passing, and we turn to those around us for support. But what happens when there is no closure, when a family member or a friend who may be still alive is lost to us nonetheless? How, for example, does the mother whose soldier son is missing in action, or the family of an Alzheimer’s patient who is suffering from severe dementia, deal with the uncertainty surrounding this kind of loss?In this sensitive and lucid account, Pauline Boss explains that, all too often, those confronted with such ambiguous loss fluctuate between hope and hopelessness. Suffered too long, these emotions can deaden feeling and make it impossible for people to move on with their lives. Yet the central message of this book is that they can move on. Drawing on her research and clinical experience, Boss suggests strategies that can cushion the pain and help families come to terms with their grief. Her work features the heartening narratives of those who cope with ambiguous loss and manage to leave their sadness behind, including those who have lost family members to divorce, immigration, adoption, chronic mental illness, and brain injury. With its message of hope, this eloquent book offers guidance and understanding to those struggling to regain their lives.
Ambitious: One Man's Journey to Conquer the Darkness of Dyslexia
by LikewiseAmbitious is an autobiography that chronicles the life of a remarkable man who overcame his learning disabilities and other major difficulties to become a highly respected and successful adult.This book is an autobiography that chronicles the life of a remarkable man who overcame his learning disabilities and other major difficulties to become a highly respected and successful adult. For many, only one of these issues he faced would have been enough of a reason to give up. Not so with Likewise who always found creative solutions in order to grow and succeed. It was his desire to share these experiences with others in hopes that he could help them realize their potential no matter what challenges they face.
Ambivalence in Mentorship: An Exploration of Emotional Complexities
by Bonnie D OglenskyAmbivalence in Mentorship is based on research of scores of mentors and protégés in longstanding relationships representing a range of career fields. Using vivid case narratives, the book takes a nuanced look at the emotional complexities of their mentorships—the intense passions and hopes that get stirred up in these professional, yet intimate connections as well as the turmoil created by disappointment, betrayal, competition, and the mere readiness to move on and separate from these relationships.Framing the psychodynamics of mentorship dialectically, the book unpacks the relational struggles in mentorship to trace how these emerge from strong emotional bonds. This is accomplished by delineating and illustrating three modes of the ambivalent attachment between mentor and protégé: idealization, loyalty, and generativity. Pushing at the boundaries of research on the topic, Ambivalence in Mentorship locates this relationship at the crosshairs of authority and love—highlighting the interplay of intrapsychic, interpersonal, cultural, and historical forces that drive this relationship to be at once vital and risky. Professionals in the social sciences, business, and management fields will find that the book offers a fresh perspective and authentic voice to the very real joys and complicated feelings that attend mentorship.
Ambivalent Encounters
by Jenny HubermanJenny Huberman provides an ethnographic study of encounters between western tourists and the children who work as unlicensed peddlers and guides along the riverfront city of Banaras, India. She examines how and why these children elicit such powerful reactions from western tourists and locals in their community as well as how the children themselves experience their work and render it meaningful. Ambivalent Encounters brings together scholarship on the anthropology of childhood, tourism, consumption, and exchange to ask why children emerge as objects of the international tourist gaze; what role they play in representing socio-economic change; how children are valued and devalued; why they elicit anxieties, fantasies, and debates; and what these tourist encounters teach us more generally about the nature of human interaction. It examines the role of gender in mediating experiences of social change--girls are praised by locals for participating constructively in the informal tourist economy while boys are accused of deviant behavior. Huberman is interested equally in the children's and adults' perspectives; her own experiences as a western visitor and researcher provide an intriguing entry into her interpretations.