New Releases by Mary Burton

How can psychotherapists, counsellors and medical practitioners best determine the most appropriate treatment for individual patients in primary care? The growth of counselling and therapy in primary care has been accompanied by pressure for shorter-term, brief treatments and evidence-based, managed care. Mary Burton examines these issues in detail, and the main focus is on the practical assessment of patients and the selection of appropriate treatment within the real world of service provision. This book is aimed at psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists in primary care, as well as general practitioners and service managers with a serious interest in delivering best practice for their patients. They will find here: * a review of the major issues in counselling and psychotherapy in primary care * a survey of the main psychotherapeutic approaches and the outcome evidence relating to their application in clinical practice * a critical appraisal of the role of managed care and brief therapies in primary mental health care * a useful, practical guide to assessment and to treatment and evaluation, illustrated extensively with case material and clinical vignettes \"The author, with many years of experience as a therapist in the National Health Service, has successfully provided the vital bridge to aid shared understanding. The arguments for short and long term therapy, treatment modality and the role of assessment, which is vital for safe, effective practice, are covered in depth. . We have waited a long time for this book, and I am sure it will remain the standard text for many years to come.\" From the Foreword by Dr Graham Curtis Jenkins Director, Counselling in Primary Care Trust \"Mary Burton has clearly summarised many of the most complex issues concerning psychological therapies in the Health Service--from approaches to assessment to selection of outcome measures. Scholarly yet easy to read, this outstanding book could hardly be more timely. It will be of utmost relevance to all concerned with psychotherapy and counselling in public services, whether they be providers or purchasers or researchers.\" Phil Mollon, Head of Clinical Psychology and Adult Psychotherapy Services Lister Hospital, Stevenage

Counselling People with Cancer Mary Burton and Maggie Watson Counselling People with Cancer is a practical ''how to'' book written by two eminent psychologists with many years of hands-on experience in helping patients and their families face, and overcome, the many psychological problems associated with cancer. The book is intended primarily for health care professionals in regular contact with cancer patients and whose work involves a counselling element. It will also be of interest to carers in a broader sense who ask themselves, ''How can I help with the emotional side of dealing with cancer?'' The book explains in clear and practical terms what to look and listen for and how to respond to the psychological needs of cancer patients and their families at different stages of the disease from the ''bad news'' interview to coping with the disease and its treatment, facing common communication problems, and dealing with family issues and sexual problems. A comprehensive survey of counselling is presented with discussion of the three mainstream models of counselling - psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive-behavioural. The final chapter deals with professional issues and offers practical suggestions for setting up a counselling service. Psychologists, psychotherapists, oncologists and nurses will find this book an indispensable guide for helping patients and their families to cope with the difficult experience of cancer.

In Transition is drawn from the brilliant seminar that has helped more than a thousand Harvard MBAs advance their careers. For the past ten years Mary Burton and Kick Wedemeyer have conducted their personal seminar on career management for the Harvard Business School Club of New York, helping more than a thousand Harvard Business School graduates advance their careers and enhance their lives. With In Transition, the expertise of these two seasoned career consultants is finally available to all managers not completely satisfied with their jobs and life situations. In Transition offers a new perspective and proven guidance to all managers. It will help you to: Locate, evaluate, and obtain the most satisfying job possible Understand what you really want out of your career Access all your options, including a new job in the same field, a new career direction, or enhancement of your effectiveness in your current situation Apply the business skills you already possess to your job search Integrate your personal and professional life

Henry Wishard Burton was born August 11, 1811, in Bethel, Kentucky.

John Burton was born June 23, 1784, married Nancy Wishard November 11, 1806, and died March 6, 1860.