Brinkerhoff, Shirley

Careers with character: Social worker

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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Find out what it takes to be a social worker with character... Social workers help children and adults identify their problems, decide on effective solutions, and find reliable resources. They do this in a variety of settings, including: community centers, settlement houses, sch…

Social worker

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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In order to enter the field of social work, a bachelor's degree is required, and many jobs require a master's as well. Academic knowledge alone is not enough, though.

Social worker

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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In order to enter the field of social work, a bachelor's degree is required, and many jobs require a master's as well. Academic knowledge alone is not enough, though.

Anxiety disorders

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

fromState of mental illness and its therapy

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This book explores the many different forms of anxiety disorders, the impacts they have on people's lives, and the treatments available for these disorders.

Eating disorders

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

fromState of mental illness and its therapy

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A high school student allows herself to eat less than six hundred calories a day. Months go by as her body withers. Her friends and family are aghast at her emaciated appearance. Nevertheless, she still agonizes over being "too fat." A college student regularly downs six or seve…

Eating disorders

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

fromState of mental illness and its therapy

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Examines various eating disorders, their symptoms and manifestations, how they can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with an eating disorder.

Childhood & adolescent disorders

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

fromState of mental illness and its therapy

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Mental disorders can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. But specific mental disorders may be more likely to affect certain groups of people than other groups. For example, some mental disorders, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are more common in children a…

Psychologist

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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Although professionals in this field need strong educational backgrounds, they also need: The diligence to follow through on long term treatments or research ... respect and compassion for other human beings who are in emotional pain ... and a sense of justice that enables them …

Careers with character: Research Scientist

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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Find out what it takes to be a research scientist with character... Research scientists work to develop new products and techniques that improve human lives. These scientists can be: biochemists, botanist, marine biologists, microbiologists, physiologists, or zoologists. Whateve…

"Research scientists work to develop new products and techniques that improve human lives. When researchers combine their desire to know more about the world with integrity, compassion, diligence, and courage; they make the world a better place for us all to live. This title hel…

Research scientist

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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"Research scientists work to develop new products and techniques that improve human lives. When researchers combine their desire to know more about the world with integrity, compassion, diligence, and courage; they make the world a better place for us all to live. This title hel…

Research scientist

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

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"Research scientists work to develop new products and techniques that improve human lives. When researchers combine their desire to know more about the world with integrity, compassion, diligence, and courage; they make the world a better place for us all to live. This title hel…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

fromState of mental illness and its therapy

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Looks at obsessive-compulsive disorder and how to treat it.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

by Brinkerhoff, Shirley

fromState of mental illness and its therapy

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Looks at obsessive-compulsive disorder and how to treat it.