“Childhood onset schizophrenia”
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A five page paper which looks at some of the causes, behavioural symptoms and neurophysical features of childhood onset schizophrenia and the various therapies which are currently available to treat the condition and alleviate the symptoms. Bibliography lists 11 sources
Filename: JLSchiz.rtf

“Depression in younger stroke victims”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the specific problems faced by younger stroke victims, the many contributory factors which may contribute to the depression which is associated with recovery from stroke, and the way in which young stroke victims may suffer from a greater degree of isolation and negativity due to a lack of awareness of the particular difficulties which they face in comparison to older sufferers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JLstroke.wps

“Herbal Treatment of Depression”
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A five page paper which looks at the chemical and neurological causes of depression and the potential value of herbal remedies such as St John’s Wort in the treatment of such conditions, as opposed to pharmaceutical drugs such as Prozac. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: JLherbs.wps

“Love’s Executioner”: A Review of the Psychotherapeutic Work of Author Irvin D. Yalom
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A 5 page review of “Love's Executioner: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy” written by psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom. The book reveals some of the most personal reflections of his patients’ desires and motivations. The book is much more than a revealing look at the minds of disturbed patients, however, it is also a record of the struggles, mistakes, failures, and successes, of the psychotherapist. Indeed, it is this revealing aspect of “Love's Executioner” which makes the book a tremendously useful and constructive resource to practicing psychotherapist as well as to those who wish to gain insight on the relationship which exists between psychotherapist and patient. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPpsych2.rtf

“Lucky” by Alice Sebold
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A 3 page paper which discusses the reactions to the rape that characters had in the book “Lucky” by Alice Sebold. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlckseb.rtf

“The First Session with Substance Abusers”
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A 5 page analysis of the book “The First Session with Substance Abusers” by Nicholas A. Cummings and Janet L. Cummings. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsubst.rtf

911: Significantly Changed Many Lives
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3 pages in length. The extent to which September 11, 2001 will always reflect a watershed moment in global history is both grand and far-reaching; that it also represents a day where the lives changed quite drastically for many individuals indirectly impacted by the attacks speaks to how the terrorism of 911 reached far beyond the intended targets. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLC911ChgLvs.rtf

A Case Study in Ethics
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This 4 page paper examines a case study in ethics regarding a psychologist. Sexual misconduct is a part of the paradigm, but the case becomes quite complex when a psychologist has an affair with an ex-patient's wife. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA442APA.rtf

A Comparison Of Family Therapies / Ericksonian And Brief Family Therapy
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A 10 page research paper comparing two forms of family therapy: Ericksonian hypno-therapy and brief family therapy. Detailed analysis are presented concerning the use of hypnosis in Ericksonian therapy and the traditionally short time span associated with brief family therapy. Specific techniques and outcomes are detailed when using these therapeutic approaches. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Famthe2.wps