CWRU Faculty and Staff Author Publications

Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour Addresses the facts about psychological pressure and explains the underappreciated value of stress and anxiety that stretches girls beyond their comfort zones and can keep them safe.

The Socratic Method of Psychotherapy by James Overholser James Overholser approaches cognitive therapy through the interactive dialogues of Socrates, aiming to reduce the gap between theory and practice. Clinicians and students will appreciate the flexibility and creativity that underlie effective psychotherapy sessions when guided by the Socratic method as an innovative approach to self-exploration.

The Science of Expertise: Behavioral, Neural, and Genetic Approaches to Complex Skill by David Z. Hambrick (Editor); Guillermo Campitelli (Editor); Brooke N. Macnamara (Editor) Offers expertise beyond the duality of "nature vs. nurture" toward an integrative understanding of complex skills. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers and students interested in expertise and for professionals seeking current reviews of psychological research on expertise.

Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour Dr. Damour draws on decades of experience and the latest research to reveal the seven distinct -- and normal -- developmental transitions that turn girls into grown-ups, including Parting with Childhood, Contending with Adult Authority, Entering the Romantic World, and Caring for Herself.

Facilitating Resilience and Recovery Following Trauma by Lori A. Zoellner (Editor); Norah C. Feeny (Editor) This volume brings together prominent experts to explore processes of resilience and recovery after trauma.

Pretend Play in Childhood by Sandra Walker Russ Converging evidence suggests that pretend play in childhood has an important role in providing a foundation for adult creativity. Indeed, many of the processes central to creativity occur in pretend play. In this book, Sandra W. Russ reviews the theory and research on pretend play and creativity, including cognitive and affective processes involved in play and creativity, possible evolutionary purposes of play, and its cultural variations.

Play in Clinical Practice by Sandra W. Russ (Editor); Larissa N. Niec (Editor) This innovative book goes beyond traditional play therapy to present a range of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches that incorporate play as a key element.

Abnormal Psychology (2nd Edition) by James H. Hansell; Lisa K. Damour Empowers students with the critical thinking skills to better detail, classify, explain, and ultimately better understand abnormal behavior.

Psychological Interventions in Childhood Chronic Illness by Dennis Drotar; Dawn O. Witherspoon (As told to); Kathy Zebracki (As told to); Catherine Cant Peterson (As told to) Advances scientific understanding of interventions that promote psychological adaptation and adherence to treatment for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions.

Play in Child Development and Psychotherapy by Sandra Walker Russ Sandra Russ applies a sophisticated contemporary understanding of the role of play in child development to the work of mental health professionals who design intervention and prevention programs that can be empirically evaluated.

Evaluating and Treating Adolescent Suicide Attempters by Anthony Spirito (Editor); James C. Overholser (Editor) This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics of adolescents who have attempted suicide. Each chapter opens with a case study vignette from the author's extensive clinical files followed by a summary of the empirical literature.

Primal Leadership by Daniel Goleman; Richard E. Boyatzis; Annie McKee Looks at the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, discussing the characteristics of a good leader and leadership styles, and outlines the steps to becoming an effective leader.

Handbook of Psychotherapies with Children and Families by Sandra W. Russ (Editor); Thomas H. Ollendick (Editor) The aim of this book on psychotherapies with children and families is to present a comprehensive overview of the current array of intervention approaches in the child mental health field.

Affect, Creative Experience, and Psychological Adjustment by Sandra W. Russ (Editor) This book presents the latest ideas and research by leaders in the field about the role of affect in the creative process.

Affect and Creativity by Sandra Russ; Sandra W. Russ Synthesizes the information that exists about affect and creativity and presents a new model of the role of affect in the creative process.