Paul Leslie spezialisiert sich auf ressourcenorientierte psychotherapeutische Ansätze und konzentriert sich darauf, Einzelpersonen und Familien bei der Transformation durch Ericksonianische Techniken zu helfen. Seine Arbeit verbindet auf einzigartige Weise psychologisches Verständnis mit Erkundungen magischer und heilender Praktiken, insbesondere solcher, die in den Küstenregionen zu finden sind. Leslie betont das innewohnende Potenzial von Menschen und leitet sie von der Pathologie hin zum Wachstum. Seine Expertise teilt er durch seine Schriften und Vorträge, die ein tiefes Verständnis der menschlichen Psychologie und transformativer Prozesse widerspiegeln.
Dieses Trainingsbuch informiert über den Ablauf und die Anforderungen des Tests WiDaF, der außer in Frankreich auch in Polen, Kanada und anderen Ländern verbreitet ist. Das Buch ist in vier Schwerpunkte gegliedert: Fachlexikon, Grammatik, Leseverstehen und Hörverstehen. Die Ergebnisse des Modelltests sind skaliert und geben Auskunft über die erreichte Niveaustufe innerhalb des europäischen Referenzrahmens. Die Hörtexte sind jetzt auf einer im Buch eingelegten Audio-CD verfügbar.
Focusing on practical wisdom, this book delves into its nature, historical significance, and its relevance in today's world. Through a thoughtful examination, it highlights how practical wisdom has evolved and continues to impact decision-making and moral judgments in contemporary society.
Exploring the intricate web of global interdependence, the book delves into how our actions lead to unforeseen repercussions, particularly in the realms of economics and environmental sustainability. Highlighting examples like Wall Street's risky investments and our reliance on fossil fuels, it emphasizes the critical first law of human ecology: that every action has multiple effects. Leslie Paul Thiele presents a thought-provoking examination of these themes, urging a reevaluation of our approach to sustainability in a connected world.
The quest for sustainability has generated lifestyle changes for individuals across the globe, transformations within the arts, sciences, business, design, engineering, and agriculture, innovative policies and laws, and historic international agreements. Yet the meaning of and means to achieving sustainability remain unsettled and disputed, even as its crucial importance in the face of the climate crisis grows. The third edition of this popular and lively text explores the concept and practice of sustainability across a broad range of issues and topics. Fully revised and updated, the book underlines the importance of creativity in the service of conservation within ecological, economic, technological, political, legal, and cultural arenas. Chapters conclude with new Discuss, Explore, and Take Action sections that pose probing questions for review and discussion. A new final chapter presents four practical principles that readers may employ to guide their investigation of sustainability problems and their crafting of viable solutions. Sustainability presents a hopeful account of the opportunities before us while squarely confronting the daunting challenges that lie ahead. It provides a crucial resource for students grappling with many of the most urgent issues of our time.
Perspectives in Ancient, Modern, and Postmodern Political Theory
Integrating insights from various political thought eras, this second edition delves into the art and craft of political theory, emphasizing both intellectual engagement and practical application. A new section on justice enriches the content, alongside updated material that enhances the exploration of key themes. Thiele's work serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of political theory through a diverse lens.
The Year of Living Magically is a book designed for those who want to learn to approach the world from a perspective of interconnection and wonder. By emphasizing the integral foundation of the natural world, this work guides readers through simple, practical exercises to enable them to embrace both the material and spiritual realms of life. Using insights from psychology, neuroscience, and the world's esoteric traditions, this book invites readers to consider moving away from a strict, materialistic consumerism way of living in favor of a "magical life" in which creativity and enchantment abound.
An engaging and pragmatic guide to a conceptual therapy that offers therapists more freedom and an enhanced interaction with clients. The premise is that by assisting clients to change the limiting themes they themselves constructed, their own natural problem-solving abilities and healing resources can be activated.
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues for which clients seek psychotherapy. This book supplies clinicians with effective tools and concepts of strategic and solution-oriented applications. These create or increase strengths, abilities, and competencies in clients while quickly initiating changes in their actions and perceptions.