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COMPLETE IDIOTS GUIDE TO
MANAGING YOUR MOODS
Not for idiots. For human beings dealing with difficult life circumstances: grief, stress, depression, plain English, compassionate and practical.
Integrative Brief Therapy
Second Edition
By John D. Preston, Psy.D.
Regardless of specific diagnosis, most psychotherapy clients experience one or more of the following problems: over-defensiveness, predominant negative cognitions, persistent negative core schemas, repetitive maladaptive patterns of relating with others, underdeveloped or constricted "self", emotional destabilization, and/or underlying neurobiological vulnerabilities. This book offers step-by-step approaches for targeting these common problems in the context of brief therapy. Also a good introductory psychotherapy text.
289 pages
Integrative Treatment Strategies for Borderline Personality Disorder
By John D. Preston, Psy.D.
Offers straightforward discussion of integrated approaches for treating borderline personality disorders (based on a once a week, 4-18 months of treatment model). Incorporates dialectical behavior therapy, some psychodynamic approaches, psychopharmacology, and non-drug approaches to stabilizing neurobiology and enhancing affect regulation.
165 pages
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple
By John D. Preston, Psy.D.
John O’Neal, M.D.
Mary Talaga, R.Ph, Ph.D.
Treatment guidelines, diagnostic issues, and contraindications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in children and teenagers Includes detailed discussion of controversial topics such as suicidality and antidepressant medications, and bipolar spectrum disorders in youngsters.
Revised Edition (2010)
by Ruth White, Phd. and John D. Preston, Psy.D.
A Practical Guide to Identifying Triggers, Managing Medications, Coping with Symptoms, and More
Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder
by Julie Fast, John D. Preston, Psy.D.
Straight-forward, four-step guide for treating bipolar disorder and preventing relapse. Written for those suffering with bipolar disorder and for their loved ones. This is a no-nonsense, realistic guide for tackling this very difficult-to-treat mood disorder.
320 pages.
Get it Done When you are
Depressed
By:Julie Fast
John Preston, Psy.D.
50 Strategies for keeping your life on track!
Everyone knows that depression can lead to guilt, sadness, frustration, and in the case of 15-20% of people with depression, suicide. Because we live in a culture that rewards (and often worships) productivity, when a depressed person can’t meet the expectations of society, the depression becomes worse and a vicious cycle begins. The goal of Getting Things Done When You’re Depressed is to break this cycle.
288 pages, 2008
Depression 101
By:John Preston, Psy.D.
Melissa Kirk
“Depression 101 is terrific. It comprehensively lays out several aspects of the education and self-help ‘pearls’ that I like to think I provide my own patients. This manual allows patients to participate actively in the management of their depression and provides patients with a pragmatic toolbox to help them ‘fix’ their depression and maintain health”
Sidney Zisook
MD, professor of psychiatry and director of residency training at the University of California San Diego, School of Medicine.
Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders: 6 hours of credit
(4 CDs, a 6 hour lecture)
Listeners completing this program should be able to describe diagnostic features of panic disorder, phobic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, mixed anxiety-depression, and posttraumatic stress. In addition, learn to develop strategies for managing and preventing recurrent anxiety associated with professional or lifestyle issues.
Audio CDs. Also available as CDs with home study. John Preston, PsyD
Institute for Brain Potential: ceu@4brain.org or
888-202-2938
(4 CDs, a 6 hour lecture)
This program reveals how the human brain modifies itself in response to learning, stress, depression, injury, pain, addiction, and aging. Learn how the brains of people with autism, attention deficits, and dyslexia differ, how chronic stress contributes to major and minor depressions and how mood disorders affect sleep, appetite, memory and self-care. Learn ways to help clients experience less pain, and how mental stimulation, physical activities, and nutrition can promote healthy aging.
Audio CDs. Always available as CDs with home study. John Preston, PsyD
Institute for Brain Potential: ceu@4brain.org or
888-202-2938
Understanding and Treating Mood Disorders:
(4 CDs, a 6 hour lecture)
Comprehensive discussion regarding unipolar depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and dysthymia. Research addressing neurobiology; specifics of treatment: empirically validated psychotherapies for mood disorders, lifestyle management, and experimental treatments.
Audio CDs. Also available as CDs with home study. John Preston, PsyD
Institute for Brain Potential: ceu@4brain.org or
888-202-2938
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