Family Desk Reference to Psychology [Paperback]

Chuck T Falcon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

This is the first psychology self-help book to cover all of the most important common personal problems and describe how to solve them in very simple, practical terms. It brings psychology's most up-to-date, useful advice and describes things in easy language so anyone can use it as a handbook and benefit. Besides the standard counseling information taught in schools for psychologists, the author has gathered the best guidance from new scholarly books for psychologists on each area of human life problems, recent research studies reported in technical journals and periodicals, and hundreds of new counseling manuals, self-help books, and psychology texts.

Editorial Reviews

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" Highly recommended..immensely beneficial....a tribute to the field of psychology.. -- Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

"A 'must read' filled with valuable information . . . of mental health, emotional survival, and psychological self-defense." -- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

"An easy-to-read reference... enlightened and comprehensive... very interesting and informative..." -- National Mental Health Association

"If asked for a single source where practical and useful information could be found, I would recommend this book." -- International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

"Parental concens from infancy throughout adolescence at addressed with clarity. ... provides a balanced presentation of controversial and sensitive issues." -- Science Books and Films

"The author collects all of psychology's great advice on relationships between friends, spouses, parents, and children in one manual." -- Dr. Holsworth, Psychology Professor, St. Meinrad Catholic Seminary, Indiana

"This compendium of self-help psychology describes how to deal with common personal problems . . . and gives advice on spotting incompetent psychologists." -- Reference & Research Book News

"a bountiful source of information... no-nonsense solutions to problems." -- National Self-Help Clearinghouse

"an enjoyable and easy read... I would recommend it to consumers, students, clergy, teachers, and volunteers..." -- American Mental Heath Counselors Association

"an ideal gift for young adults, newlyweds, young parents, or anyone facing change in their life..." -- -Science Books & Films

From the Publisher

Do any of your family members or loved ones seem to need a counselor but never go? They might not need to. Author Chuck Falcon's new self-help psychology book, Family Desk Reference to Psychology, offers easy, practical, expert counseling advice at your fingertips. Written in clear, everyday language, this sensible reference covers over 100 personal problems, decisions, and life skills -- from how to choose a mate wisely to nurturing your child's self-esteem to finding out how to avoid incompetent psychologists and psychiatrists. The comprehensive list of topics includes romantic love, marriage and divorce, parenting, self esteem, anxiety and depression, as well hot issues such as sexual abuse and chemical dependency. Filled with practical information and advice Family Desk Reference to Psychology belongs alongside Dr. Spock and Joy of Cooking -- it is destined to become a classic reference in every home.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 553 pages
• Publisher: Sensible Psychology Press (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962825425
• ISBN-13: 978-0962825422
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,537,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! A must-read book!, October 25, 2001

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"richard_fuller" (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychology Made Easy (Paperback)

At last there is an easy-to-understand psychology self-help book that covers the gamut of personal problems. Chuck Falcon has written a handbook for everyone, that offers comprehensive advice and instructions on most common and often interrelated personal situations.

Psychology Made Easy discusses, in short right-to-the-point chapters, such topics as communication problems, stress, loneliness and shyness, dating and relationships and sex. It continues with raising children, divorce, middle and old age, death, depression, self-esteem and obesity...and so much more. Why, Psychology Made Easy even tells us how to avoid incompetent psychologists and psychiatrists!

This reviewer found insight and tangible help with assertiveness that opened a door for me. And there is an excellent chapter on what to do before getting married and how to cope with couple's problems.

"The death of a loved one is one of life's greatest sorrows" writes Mr. Falcon. How to cope with the grief is covered in Chapter 26. And a problem many people I know have, anger, is helped in Chapter 28. So is anxiety, guilt, insomnia, substance and gambling addictions, abuse and rape. Psychology Made Easy is a well-written reference guide that is both far-reaching in its coverage as well as effective in its recommendations.

Chuck Falcon has given the reader the means to understand and overcome these personal problems. By doing so, we are enabled to help ourselves grow and find peace and happiness!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, different, effective approach to mental health., May 4, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychology Made Easy (Paperback)

This new handbook covers over 100 personal problems and life skills where psychology can be applied and can help, from lying and judging love, obesity and eating disorders. Psychology Made Easy explains reaction behavior patterns, tells how to overcome mental health problems, and in effect serves as a 'counselor in a book'. An intriguing, different approach providing a remarkable and much appreciated self-help emphasis to mental health.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of expert advice, August 4, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Desk Reference to Psychology (Paperback)

Family Desk Reference To Psychology by counseling psychologist Chuck T. Falcon offers a wealth of expert advice specifically written for the non-specialist general reader. Covering everything from marriage and divorce problems, to self-esteem, stress, and depression, to coping and responding to domestic abuse, the Family Desk Reference To Psychology is simply packed with up-to-date statistics, especially for mental health in America, is straightforwardly written, "user friendly", and highly practical. Family Desk Reference To Psychology is a "must-read" filled with valuable information that every man and woman should know or have easy access to as a matter of mental health, emotional survival, and psychological self-defense.