Systems Theory in Action. Applications to Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy

Family Theories: Foundations and Applications presents a comprehensive and accessible approach to the most current perspectives in the field of family theory. Integrates classic and contemporary writings on family theories Features compelling case studies drawn from the authors’ experiences working with thousands of students Represents an integrative use of theory, research, and practice Utilizes the metaphor of “developing your theory app” to translate complex academic ideas into accessible, student-friendly language

Filling the gap for a systematic, authoritative, and up-to-date review of this cutting-edge technique, this book covers both low and high frequency EPR, emphasizing the importance of adopting the multifrequency approach to study paramagnetic systems in full detail by using the EPR method. In so doing, it discusses not only the underlying theory and applications, but also all recent advances – with a final section devoted to future perspectives.

Competence in any profession depends upon an understanding of the theory that underlies it. This concise and practical text for students and practitioners bridges the gap between occupational therapy theory and clinical practice, offering highly practical advice on using theory in practice in a wide range of settings. It considers the nature of professional practice and the need for a sound theoretical basis from which to plan, implement and justify interventions, and investigates the practical use of occupational therapy theory and the issues such use raises in health and social care settings from a European perspective. Every occupational therapy student worldwide needs to know about the underlying theory of their profession and its application to practice. The book particularly debates the nature of the theory of occupational therapy via the introduction of the concept of models of the profession as an umbrella for practice, all of which is brought to life via case studies incorporating expert advice, reflection exercises and assessment and evaluation forms.

An affirming guide equipping family therapists to effectively incorporate positive psychology within their practices The next step in the evolution of family therapy, positive psychology has enabled family therapists to help families—whatever their form—to build upon their strengths, overcome dysfunction, and move to new levels of harmony and thriving. Positive Psychology and Family Therapy: Creative Techniques and Practical Tools for Guiding Change and Enhancing Growth integrates positive psychology into traditional family therapy, presenting therapists with best-practice wisdom and evidence-based clinical tools to help?turn dysfunctional or troubled families into flourishing families. Contributing a unique perspective to the field that combines the research, practice, and theory associated with the latest in positive psychology and family therapy, Positive Psychology and Family Therapy equips therapists to cultivate virtues, such as empathy, kindness, responsibility, involvement, social justice, work ethic, teamwork, purpose, and volunteerism. Filled with homework assignments and exercises that integrate positive techniques and interventions, this book establishes and promotes the family as the basic building block of the individual and the community. Offering therapists with no previous introduction to positive psychology a solid foundation, this text includes essential discussion of family interventions and techniques that demonstrate positive family therapy, as well as case examples that bring the concepts covered to life in real and accessible scenarios. Authors Collie Conoley and Jane Close Conoley draw from their years of experience working with families to offer an integrated, practical?approach that allows family therapists to utilize positive psychology principles effectively within their practices.

Offering an engineering perspective and the latest information on the application of this rapidly expanding technique, this practical book covers the technology, engineering, materials and products, as well as economic and ecological aspects. In addition to the theory, it also utilizes case studies that can easily be put into industrial practice. Each step of the process is discussed in terms of sustainability, and all data complies with the EU and FTA environmental regulations. Invaluable reading for food chemists and technologists, process engineers, chemists in industry, agricultural scientists, and chemical engineers. From the Contents: * Engineering Aspects of Extrusion * Raw Materials in the Production of Extrudates * Production of Breakfast Cereals, Snack Pellets, Baby Food and more * Extrusion Technique in Confectionery * Pet Food and Aquafeed * Extrusion-Cooking in Waste Management and Paper Pulp Processing * Thermoplastic Starch * Expanders * Process Automation * Scale-Up of Extrusion-Cooking in Single-Screw Extruders

Учебное пособие ""Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistic for Applications in Data Analysis"" на английском языке (русский вариант названия — «Теория вероятностей и математическая статистика для применения в анализе данных») готовит читателей к успешной работе с информацией в рамках современной науки о данных (Data Science). Продуктивное развитие цифровой экономики невозможно без умения специалистов грамотно и эффективно оперировать непрерывно поступающим потоком цифровых данных статистического характера. Для обработки таких данных и принятия управленческих решений на основе данных необходимы умения и навыки как технического, так и теоретического уровня, позволяющие проводить обобщения и делать выводы на основе поступившей информации. В пособии последовательно рассматриваются традиционные темы курсов теории вероятностей и математической статистики как теоретической основы анализа данных. Все вопросы курса рассматриваются с применением статистических функций и пакета анализа данных Excel. Курс дополнен примерами, задачами и тестовыми вопросами для самопроверки. Пособие состоит из 20 глав, введения и заключения. Учебное пособие может быть использовано студентами и преподавателями университетов (в частности, Финансового университета при Правительстве РФ) в курсе дисциплины «Анализ данных» (дисциплины базовой части математического цикла дисциплин по направлению подготовки 38.03.01 «Экономика», профили: «Международные финансы» (на английском языке), «Международная торговля и налогообложение» (на английском языке), «Мировая экономика и международный бизнес» (с частичной реализацией на английском языке), «Мировые финансы» (с частичной реализацией на английском языке), «Международный бизнес энергетиче-ских компаний» (с частичной реализацией на английском языке), программы подготовки бакалавра. Одобрено советом департамента математики, протокол №03 от 23 сентября 2022 года.

Учебное пособие ""Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistic for Applications in Data Analysis"" на английском языке (русский вариант названия — «Теория вероятностей и математическая статистика для применения в анализе данных») готовит читателей к успешной работе с информацией в рамках современной науки о данных (Data Science). Продуктивное развитие цифровой экономики невозможно без умения специалистов грамотно и эффективно оперировать непрерывно поступающим потоком цифровых данныхстатистического характера. Для обработки таких данных и принятия управленческих решений на основе данных необходимы умения и навыки как технического, так и теоретического уровня, позволяющие проводить обобщения и делать выводы на основе поступившей информации. В пособии последовательно рассматриваются традиционные темы курсов теории вероятностей и математической статистики как теоретической основы анализа данных. Все вопросы курса рассматриваются с применением статистических функций и пакета анализа данных Excel. Курс дополнен примерами, задачами и тестовыми вопросами для самопроверки. Пособие состоит из 20 глав, введения и заключения.Учебное пособие может быть использовано студентами и преподавателями университетов (в частности, Финансового университета при Правительстве РФ) в курсе дисциплины «Анализ данных» (дисциплины базовой части математического цикла дисциплин по направлению подготовки 38.03.01 «Экономика», профили: «Международные финансы» (на английском языке), «Международная торговля и налогообложение» (на английском языке), «Мировая экономика и международный бизнес» (с частичной реализацией на английском языке), «Мировые финансы» (с частичной реализацией на английском языке), «Международный бизнес энергетиче-ских компаний» (с частичной реализацией на английском языке), программы подготовки бакалавра. Одобрено советом департамента математики, протокол №03 от 23 сентября 2022 года.

A concise introduction to the field of theoretical pragmatics and its applications in second language acquisition and English-language instruction Pragmatics and its Applications to TESOL and SLA offers an in-depth description of key areas of linguistic pragmatics and a review of how those topics can be applied to pedagogy in the fields of second language acquisition (SLA) and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). This book is an excellent resource for students and professionals who have an interest in teaching pragmatics (speech acts, the cooperative principle, deixis, politeness theory, and more) in second language contexts. This book introduces technical terminology and concepts—including the fundamentals of semantics and semiotics—in simple language, and it provides illuminating examples, making it an excellent choice for readers with an elementary linguistics background who wish to further their knowledge of pragmatics. It also covers more advanced pragmatics topics, including stance, indexicality, and pragmatic appropriateness. Key features include: A comprehensive introduction to pragmatics, covering meaning, speech acts, the cooperation principle, politeness, metapragmatics, and more A unique orientation toward practical application in second language acquisition studies and English-language instruction Two-part chapters clearly separating theoretical introductions from concrete, real-world applications of the theory Thorough coverage that is accessible to both students and professionals currently teaching English to speakers of other languages, including sample lesson plans Practical chapters on the interface between pragmatics and teaching, and on research design Pragmatics and its Applications to TESOL and SLA is a comprehensive and coherent introduction, perfect for students, researchers, and scholars of pragmatics, second language acquisition, language teaching, and intercultural communication. It is also an excellent resource for professionals in the field of English-language education.

This book is intended to serve as a text for an introductory course in geochemistry for undergraduate/graduate students with at least an elementary–level background in earth sciences, chemistry, and mathematics. The text, containing 83 tables and 181 figures, covers a wide variety of topics – ranging from atomic structure to chemical and isotopic equilibria to modern biogeochemical cycles – which are divided into four interrelated parts: Crystal Chemistry; Chemical Reactions (and biochemical reactions involving bacteria); Isotope Geochemistry (radiogenic and stable isotopes); and The Earth Supersystem, which includes discussions pertinent to the evolution of the solid Earth, the atmosphere, and the hydrosphere. In keeping with the modern trend in the field of geochemistry, the book emphasizes computational techniques by developing appropriate mathematical relations, solving a variety of problems to illustrate application of the mathematical relations, and leaving a set of questions at the end of each chapter to be solved by students. However, so as not to interrupt the flow of the text, involved chemical concepts and mathematical derivations are separated in the form of boxes. Supplementary materials are packaged into ten appendixes that include a standard–state (298.15 K, 1 bar) thermodynamic data table and a listing of answers to selected chapter–end questions. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/misra/geochemistry.

Written by a university lecturer with more than forty years experience in plasma technology, this book adopts a didactic approach in its coverage of the theory, engineering and applications of technological plasmas. The theory is developed in a unified way to enable brevity and clarity, providing readers with the necessary background to assess the factors that affect the behavior of plasmas under different operating conditions. The major part of the book is devoted to the applications of plasma technology and their accompanying engineering aspects, classified by the various pressure and density regimes at which plasmas can be produced. Two chapters on plasma power supplies round off the book. With its broad range of topics, from low to high pressure plasmas, from characterization to modeling, and from materials to components, this is suitable for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals in the field.