Assertiveness and motivation Books

Book SynopsisARE YOUR POSSESSIONS TRASHING YOUR LOVE LIFE?In this book, Suzanne Roynon shows you how stuff can trap you in relationship misery.If you're single or your romantic relationship simply isn't working out, using the Interiors Therapy process will transform your experience. Suzanne explains:How certain possessions impact on loveEvaluating clutter is only part of the problemActivating change in nine key parts of your lifeRecognising the power of positive intentionTransforming romance with your Manifesto for LoveBecome enlightened both physically and emotionally to inspire the loving relationship you deserve.

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Book SynopsisWhy do I never have time to exercise? Why am I unhappy? Why do I constantly feel judged by other people?Is this the story of your life? Are you stuck in a cycle where everything is determined by your parents, your partner, your boss or your children and you don't know how to escape?Well, Emilia is here to tell you: It's Your Life and You have a Choice!As a mother of four children, a serial entrepreneur, designer, and triathlon lover, Emilia has experienced all of this personally and found her confidence to stand up and to choose to live HER life and you can as well.You will learn how to: change your thoughts and live the life you want to live overcome the fear and say yes to happiness let go of judgment and be happier for itYou will learn how to choose the life you want to live.

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Book SynopsisAwaken Your Authentic Self.When your life has imploded, leaving you lost, confused, thinking This wasn't supposed to happen', when you have no clue how to move forward and you can't even admit to yourself that everything has gone horribly wrong, it's time to get real, take charge, and start living the life you deserve on your terms. Understand the most common patterns that indicate your life is in crisis Uncover your coping strategies Identify how you hide your true self from the world Reality check the shape of your life Discover a unique framework to reboot and start over

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Book SynopsisAre you well? There are many ways to answer that question. All have in common a sense of what can help you to be and feel well and what does not. This book provides a comprehensive and inclusive look at wellbeing and how to fully experience richness in life and health. Each of the eleven contributing authors is an expert in their field and shares valuable advice for people of all backgrounds, situations and experience but their words are particularly pertinent for leaders who feel the pressure and stress of building a career or running a business. The authors are all part of the BIP100 community, a group of experts who put friendship and caring at the top of their values. Together they actively seek to share wisdom while giving back to each other and paying forward in society at large. Meet our world-class expert authors! Deborah Abbott, Nichola Adams, Christian Espinosa, Kate Faragher, Gaia Ferreira, Dr Elmar Jung, Owen O'Malley, Jane Piper, Penny Power OBE, Tj Power and Michael-Don Smith.

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Book SynopsisJennifer Coolidge is an American actress, who is beloved for some of the most iconic television and movie roles. What Jennifer Says is an inspiring collection of some of her best sayings. “I hung in there longer than other people that were better than I was, I think. The key is to hang in there.” “I’ve always wanted to play a dolphin.” “If they don’t know who I am, just dump ‘em.”

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Book SynopsisMy school day looks more like a prison sentence. There's a maths test later, and I'm rubbish at maths. I've even left my English homework on the kitchen table and that means trouble with Mr Tinns.School can be a difficult and stressful place for a child, and sometimes they just need a little bit of help to manage it all. That's where Arty comes in. He's an inner coach, here to help each child achieve their very best. Offering children a creative way of helping to manage their own worries, Arty will help show children that they're not alone in their struggles and that they always have choices, even when stuff happens that they don't like. With practical guidance for parents and teachers on how to use the book and specific coaching activities, it is perfect for children aged 8-12, especially those who have a fear of failure.Trade ReviewUsing an engaging story that many children will be able to relate to and comic-style artwork, Super Coach Arty vs. The Shadow provides a range of accessible and useful advice and tips to help the reader control their fears and believe in themselves as well as giving parents important insights on how to support their children through their worries. -- Kate Collins-Donnelly, author of the 'Starving the Gremlin' and 'Banish Your Thief' seriesThis would be an excellent choice for anyone buying for a child prone to fear. In my view, it should be in all primary schools and every library catering for young readers, and I found much in it to use in my counselling practice with youngsters in secondary school. -- BACP, Children, Young People, & FamiliesTable of Contents1. Super Coach Arty vs. The Shadow. 2. Creating Your Own Super Coach: Children's Activities. 3. Nurturing Resilient Children: Top 10 Tips for Parents and Carers.

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Book Synopsis'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' StylistOvercome your fears and change your life.We all feel frightened sometimes - it's totally natural - but if fear is holding you back, making you feel stuck in a rut and hindering your ambitions, it's time to make changes. Jo Usmar provides a concise, straight-forward guide to battling your fears. There are strategies, tools and relatable examples throughout that offer simple and effective ways to feel brave, independent and confident. Pushing through your fear will allow you to take back control of your life so you can make changes, accept that you have choices and recognise that you absolutely can cope with whatever life throws at you. Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health challenges of our times. Rather than a downbeat 'coping with' book this is an inspiring modern take on 'feel the fear and do it anyway'. Chapters include: CBT-based techniques, dealing with physical anxiety, getting to the root cause of your fear, negotiating obstacles, stopping self-sabotage, building confidence, combatting guilt and shame, feeling more powerful, breaking negative patterns.Praise for This Book Will series:'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo'The answer to all my problems.' Katie PiperTrade ReviewPraise for This Book Will series:Top tips for making your life loads better. * Cosmo *The answer to all my problems * Katie Piper *Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisThis small but mighty book of inspirational quotes and statements will boost your confidence, strengthen your resolve and take your awesome levels to the max. Don’t dim your inner light; let it shine!

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Book SynopsisI've taken a shine to you!There are some people who always make you feel "sunny side up"! This stylish and heartwarming book is packed with witty quotes on friendship to show how much you brighten my day.

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Book SynopsisHow do you want to change your life? Every day is a fresh start, just bursting with opportunities. This book will show you how to fire up each day with positivity and passion, and reinvent your downtime to make it work for you. Inject some magic into your mornings, make your days more fulfilling and more productive, and set yourself on course to achieve your dreams – and all in just five minutes! It’s everything you need to make your day – and your life – spectacular.

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Book SynopsisAndrea McLean, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning TV broadcaster, opens up about her journey from trauma, toxic relationships and divorce towards empowerment, happiness and healing. Do you ever feel like you're just existing, not truly living? Do you often dwell on how unfair life can be, and how things haven't worked out the way you planned? We've all been there. But it's time to decide what YOU are going to DO about it. No matter what hand you've been dealt, it's in your power to take control and create a life alight with possibility and joy. After walking away from an abusive relationship, Andrea McLean continued putting on a brave face and pretending that everything was fine - all the while ignoring the psychological fallout of her trauma. Finally, it came time to say 'enough!' It was time to make a change.In This Girl Is On Fire, Andrea shares her journey to healing, along with universal lessons in overcoming past trauma, breakdown, burnout and more. Even more vitally, she lights the path towards finding what gets our blood pumping, our eyes shining, and makes us get up in the morning - what sets us on fire.

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step, sustainable plan for managing your energy bandwidth by intentionally prioritizing your health, family, career, passions, and desires, now in paperback.In our unpredictable and continually changing world, time never seems to be on our side, and if anything, it often seems out of our control. But what if it wasn’t? What if you had the ability to take control of how you trade your energy for time and increase your body’s “energy budget” to live your fullest life?Pedram Shojai, O.M.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Urban Monk, shares his time-tested system for managing your health, family, career, passions, and desires through 100-day gongs. Originating from ancient traditions and with a framework refined throughout Shojai’s 15-plus years of coaching, this 100-day system provides a foundation for:Managing your expectations for your time now versus your time to comeAllocating the time you have in order to get moreFinding the balance between doing versus beingTapping into your vitality’s highest potentialMaking sure your life aligns with your prioritiesWith detailed guidance and meaningful exercises broken down into doable tasks, you will be able to develop a personalized plan for tending to your Life Garden and allowing your life’s profound meaning and essential nature to flourish with abundance.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to thrive in the modern world by unlocking the ancient art of stoicism. This practical and accessible guide will show you how to cultivate wisdom and cope with life’s everyday challenges. The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom is a classical primer for anyone wanting to understand true stoicism - and even though we’re living in drastically different times to the ancients, many of the lessons of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius still stand today. The millennia-old mindset will show you how to learn the stoic art of mindful acceptance, foster calmness and reach your full potential. Featuring a breakdown of the central pillars of stoic philosophy alongside practical everyday examples, this essential book will help you to sharpen your focus, build your self-discipline and banish negative thinking. A stoic life well-lived is one which has been adopted by some of the most successful business leaders, from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates and Elon Musk, as well high-performing sportspeople such as Rory McIlroy, and historic figures such as George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson among others. The Little Book of Stoic Wisdom will show you what it truly means to live stoically and reach your goals.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Motivation is full of inspirational tips that are easy to implement, as well as words of advice to motivate you on whatever task you are doing and need to complete.It''s the perfect companion to keep with you at all times, pop it in your bag or pocket and dip in to it whenever you feel like you need guidance and motivation.Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. DemosthenesVision without execution is just hallucination. Henry FordA person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. Jean de La FontaineThe noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding. Leonardo da VinciWillpower is the biggest tool you must have. AnonThe secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark Twain

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Book SynopsisStop giving a f*ck about what your parents, partners, and society expect of you and ask yourself: what do you really want?Break free from the expectations of others and show up for what you truly believe in.Embrace the messy. Enter your brat era. Demand space for you.Salon’s inaugural sex and love advice columnist and author of the viral LinkedIn sex work post, Arielle Egozi, shares their journey as a queer, neurodivergent child of immigrants who never quite fit into the social roles she was supposed to, instead choosing to embrace their multiple dimensions, and eventually discovering freedom—and true power—by being “bad” in a world that kept trying to force her to be “good.” With Arielle’s personal and relatable guidance, readers will learn how to: Escape the male gaze for good Release the shame they’ve internalized Make their fri

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Book SynopsisI am awesomeThis set of 52 cards is full of inspiring affirmations to help improve your child's self-esteem and give them the confidence to do anything they set their mind to! Whether you're looking to bring a bit of sunshine into their day or show them how amazingly awesome they really are, add an extra dose of happiness to each and every day with this collection of sunny sentiments and positive prompts.Each card, which can be displayed individually using the high-quality wooden stand included, features a joyful design to brighten up any shelf, windowsill, desk or table.These cheerful cards are the perfect pick-me-up to boost your child's overall happiness and leave them smiling from ear to ear.- Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder- Each powerful affirmation can be used as a decoration anywhere in your home- Beautifully presented and featuring colourful card designs

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Book SynopsisWhether you're looking to boost your mood, document your daily habits or foster a more positive outlook, this journal is the perfect place to startDiscover the habits that help or hinder your happiness with this easy-to-use journal. Offering simple ways to track your lifestyle, boost positivity and achieve long-lasting happiness, this handy little book will have a big impact on your well-being and keep you smiling all year round.You'll find a variety of interactive pages where you can record your happiness journey month by month, including:- Your sleep, hydration and diet habits- The best methods to boost your happiness levels- Your monthly goals and ambitions- Tips to help you stay on track 365 days a year- The little things to be grateful forYou can learn a lot from your habits, and spending just a few minutes on your journal each day will help you maintain a sunnier outlook on life.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to fret less and flourish more with this empowering guidebook, filled with helpful advice and practical exercises to boost your well-being and balance life’s ups and downs Feeling better isn’t always about feeling good. It’s about feeling it all – happiness, sadness and everything in between. In You Can Flourish, Positive Psychology Practitioner Cheryl Rickman takes you step by step through simple exercises to help you better experience both the positive and negative in life, so you can thrive and grow. Packed full of practical advice and encouraging words, this book provides a solid toolkit to help you move forward and ride the roller coaster of life as best you can. You’ll learn how to cultivate more Acceptance, Balance and Compassion (The ABC of Flourishing™) to better cope with the tough and build hope for the good. With chapters on navigating your thoughts, feelings and actions, plus a handy planner to plot positive daily activities, this guide will boost your well-being and help you make changes that stick.

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Book SynopsisRelease your inner happiness and learn to live your best life with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration for finding joy in every day Self-care is such an important part of life, yet it can be the last thing we prioritize in our busy schedules – until now! It’s time to step away from the constant pressures of social media and find your “happy” – in doing so you might just find that you are able to spread that joy. Everyone strives to be happy, but with so many demands coming at us left, right and centre, sometimes happiness is difficult to grasp. Filled with plenty of activities to make positivity your way of life, not an unattainable dream, this journal aims to give you the boost you need to shine. Inside you will find: Inspiration on how and where to find happiness Uplifting quotes to help you on your way Space for you to document your journey Tips on how to practise self-care every day Success does not mean happiness, but happiness is the ultimate success!

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Book SynopsisInfuse your day-to-day life with positivity and gratitude with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration to help you find joy in the simplest of things You may not feel it, but inside you is a hidden optimist ready to break free and feel joy! It’s time to step out from under that dark cloud of self-doubt, rid yourself of toxic energy and draw out all the positives that life has to offer. This journal will help you find joy and contentment through self-care and self-belief, while encouraging you to seek out and discover more of what makes you happy. Full of inspirational prompts and activities to help you reveal your inner positivity and confidence, this journal will unlock your potential. Inside you will find: Top tips on how to stay positive Space to write your thoughts and help you find the silver lining Ideas and inspiration for self-care activities Positive quotes and affirmations for day-to-day life Your positivity journey starts here.

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Book SynopsisDiscover all of life’s silver linings with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration to help you find your inner strength and resilience Life doesn’t always turn out as we expected, and it can sometimes feel like a series of setbacks that are hard to bounce back from. Facing these obstacles takes time and perseverance, but with the help of this book you can discover healthy coping strategies to help you grow and learn from your experiences. Bursting with questions and activities to encourage a resilient mindset, this book aims to help you let go of what is holding you back by getting to know yourself on a deeper level, and nurturing a greater awareness of what you want and need out of life. The time for letting adversity hold us back is over. It’s time to start building our mental toughness and enjoying all the pleasures that life has to offer. Inside you’ll find: Positive affirmations for daily motivation Uplifting quotes to help you on your way Tools and advice to help find your inner strength Space for you to document your journey Your resilience journey starts here.

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Book Synopsis'Fresh, exciting and relevant! Adams has created accessible tools we can use to turn up our vibration and our greatness' Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling authorJoy. Confidence. Passion. Purpose. Love. These are the things that make life really juicy, right? Then why do they so often elude us?The answer to this timeless question rests in understanding energetics. Quantum Vibes reveals how the confluence of the Law of Attraction, spirituality and science can work brilliantly to deliver you the contentment and success you've long been craving.Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and brimming with poignant and galvanizing personal stories, you will discover how to:• Turn up your vibrational frequency • Tap into the infinite realm of the quantum field • Rewire your mind to live on purpose • Turn your triggers into gold • Activate your dreams • Experience genuine miracles to reach your greatest potentialThis is your blueprint for positive change and happiness

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Book SynopsisStress is inevitable.Burnout is optional.Resilience is possible.Are you ready to live more peacefully?Stress will always be a part of life, but your response to it can improve dramatically. Through quick, constructive exercises, inspirational quotes, journaling activities and reflective practices, this ten-step programme can build your resilience and change your life.Table of Contents• What's Your Why? • Chronic Stress Without Recovery • The Warning Signs of Burnout • Nutrition • Exercise • Sleep and Rest • Meditation and Breathwork • Mindset Shifts • Boundaries • Are You Ready?

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Book SynopsisGet a hit of soulful inspiration every day from meditation teacher and author Caitlin Cady.The Hope Dealer is a treasure trove of soulful straight-talk designed to light you up from the inside out.Delivered with author Caitlin Cady's signature wit, warmth, and wisdom, each of the 101 messages will up the ante on your day by helping you tune in to your highest self and plug in to your full potential. Use this book for a daily dose of guidance and inspiration.Choose a page by chance or close your eyes, reflect on a question or situation you'd like to shed a little light on and let your fingertips lead you to today's message. Set fire to limiting beliefs, reframe resistance, say sayonara to self-doubt and peace-out perfectionism while building self-trust, integrity, resilience, courage, compassion, and confidence."

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Book SynopsisReach for the stars with these positive, empowering and confidence-building quotes and sayings. Focusing on aspiration and creativity, this book is ideal for any woman just beginning on her path in life or aiming to fulfil her innermost desires and dreams at any age. A great counter to self-limiting self-talk and fear, the motivational quotes will help you foster self-belief and see that no dream is truly impossible.'No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.' - Lupita Nyong'o'You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.' - Sophia Bush

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Book SynopsisDo you ever struggle with self-confidence? Or find it difficult to speak about yourself kindly? Finding the self-esteem to navigate high-stress situations and achieve your goals can often feel like an impossible feat, but The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit is the perfect aid to change that.Written by a therapist with many years' experience supporting people to build their confidence, this book provides re-affirming, practical tools and creative exercises to encourage you in developing a healthy sense of self-esteem. With 25 different techniques based on CBT, positive psychology, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, find out which strategies work best for you in developing your resiliency and confidence and transform the way you view yourself.Trade ReviewReading The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit was like covering myself in a 'Kindness Blanket' (one of Risa Williams' many compassionate esteem-boosting strategies in this book). With her signature wisdom and her ability to distill neuroscience into the most powerful and accessible tools, Williams has created the handbook for anyone looking to boost their self-esteem. This is an important and much needed book that will empower individuals to feel better about themselves right now and I've already started implementing it with myself and my clients with tremendous results! Another fantastic book from Risa Williams! -- Dr Tamara Soles, psychologist, podcast host, and founder of The Secure Child Centre, MontrealThis book is such a lovely read. Risa Williams' third book adds even more original and creative tools to boost our confidence, achieve our goals, and help us appreciate who we truly are. If you are looking for new ways to feel more kindness toward yourself, read this book! -- Eden Byrne, licensed therapist and EMDR practitionerRisa Williams does an amazing job at breaking down the complexities of self-esteem. The tools she uses are clear and concise, with relatable examples that make it easy for anyone to connect with. As a psychotherapist myself, I was interested in the section entitled, "The Evidence Investigator", because people often accept their thinking as fact and fail to evaluate it to see if it is logical and rational based on the evidence they have. This book teaches people how to engage in the metacognitive process, or thinking about their own thinking, which is crucial to shaping our perceptions of ourselves. -- Stevon Lewis, licensed therapist, author, and host of How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything

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Book Synopsis"I can't do that until I've lost a bit of weight". "I need to slim down first". "When I'm thinner I'll..."What if you didn't feel held back by your body? This guide helps you to free yourself from harmful social attitudes about weight and to start living now.Break the Binds of Weight Stigma draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a positive, action-based form of therapy that works by accepting your natural emotions and using your own personal values to build a path to the life you want to live. Stories, worksheets, reflection questions, and guided exercises show you how to embrace yourself and fight back against the social structures that tie value to size. This is not a book about changing your body or losing weight. It's a guide to help you connect with the things that are important to you regardless of your weight. It's a step towards countering the harmful messages in society about our bodies. It's a movement. It's radical. It's freedom.Trade ReviewIf you are struggling with weight stigma and feel like you are trapped in forest of pain, self-judgment, and cultural bias, this book provides a roadmap to freedom. -- Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. Originator of Acceptance and Commitment TherapyIf you've struggled with negative thoughts and feelings about your body (who hasn't?), Break the Binds of Weight Stigma gives you a roadmap to help you move forward to a place of acceptance and peace. With beautiful metaphors, personal stories, and loads of practical tools and reflection inquiries, Break the Binds of Weight Stigma will give you a clear way of unravelling where your negative thoughts come from and guidance on how to work through them in order to strengthen compassion and acceptance. This will give you a clear path forward to truly change the way you feel about yourself. -- Summer Innanen, Body Image Coach and host of podcast Eat The RulesThe shame we feel about our bodies can be a challenging topic to explore, yet it's as if this warm and thoughtful book holds you by the hand, easing you through a journey of gentle self-discovery. In each activity, Dr. Pegrum nudges you a little closer to self-acceptance; building clarity and holding you by the hand along a pathway in what could feel like an impenetrable forest of shame and struggle. Read this book to navigate your way toward a kinder, more generous, and more compassionate relationship with your body and yourself. -- Jennifer Kemp, Clinical Psychologist and author of The ACT Workbook for PerfectionismIf you've experienced weight stigma or self-criticism about body size, read this book! It will help you understand your history in new ways, feel less alone, be kinder toward yourself, and live the life you want, at any size. -- Debbie Sorensen, PhD, Psychologist, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and author of ACT for Burnout and ACT Daily Journal

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Book SynopsisMaintaining healthy levels of self-esteem is key to leading a positive and fulfilled life, but for many people with a disability it can be difficult when faced with the additional challenges they encounter. Negative messages, low expectations, reduced opportunities and discrimination are all facts of life for a large number of people, and these factors can have a serious impact on the development of self-esteem.Enhancing Self-Esteem is unique in being tailored specifically to meet the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource that provides relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment.The material is designed to be used in 10 two-hour sessions that explore skills that will help to develop and maintain self-esteem. Each session is fully scripted, with comprehensive instructions for the trainer and useful photocopiable hand-outs.Enhancing Self-Esteem is an essential resource that will be valued by any trainer working with disabled people.Trade ReviewDeveloping and maintaining a healthy sense of self-esteem can be challenging for individuals with disabilities. This is because people with disabilities may be faced with a unique range of challenges associated with having a disability, such as negative messages, low expectations, reduced opportunities and outright discrimination. In an attempt to bridge the knowledge gap and offer an applicable intervention, Drs. Hagiliassis and Gulbenkoglu, have created a group training package to improve self-esteem for adults with disabilities. -- Sexuality and DisabilityTable of ContentsAbout the Authors. Acknowledgements. Introduction to the self-esteem training package. 1. What is self-esteem? 2. What makes us feel special? 3. Feeling good. 4. Healthy thinking. 5. Accepting who we are. 6. Speaking up for ourselves. 7. Communicating well. 8. Handling problems. 9. Reaching our goals. 10. Putting it all together. Hand-outs. Self-esteem evaluation sheet.

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Book SynopsisIn this practical handbook, self-esteem expert Deborah Plummer offers a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games carefully chosen to build and maintain self-esteem in children aged 5-11.The selection of games reflects the seven key elements of healthy self-esteem - self-knowledge, self and others, self-acceptance, self-reliance, self-expression, self-confidence and self-awareness - and includes opportunities for thinking and discussion. The book combines physically active and passive games, verbal and non-verbal games and games for pairs or groups, which makes them equally accessible for children with speech/language difficulties or those with physical disabilities. Deborah Plummer shows that the games can be easily adapted and she encourages readers to be creative in inventing their own alternative versions.This is an ideal resource for teachers, parents, carers and all those working to nurture self-esteem in children.Trade ReviewAdults are encouraged to use the games mindfully, making sure they are aware of the possible effects exploring sensitive issues with vulnerable children. Ideas for reflection after each activity prompt children to make sense of the feelings generated by the game they have played. The games are simple to play and clearly explained, with symbols indicating the time required and the recommended age. The games range from five to 60 minutes' duration, and mostly require no extra resources, which make them an invaluable resource for any adult who works with children aged 5-12. -- The SignThis is a clearly written, logically organised, practical handbook. Excellent. Thoroughly recommended. -- Play for LifeIt can be used as a resource for anyone working with groups of children including speech and language therapists, class teachers, physiotherapists and as part of after-school and holiday club programmes. An equal benefit is the added dimension of the use of carefully chosen games as an effective instrument for supporting the development of self-esteem in children. -- NaplicThe book contains so many fresh ideas for group therapy; readers will be inspired and well-equipped to promote self-esteem more often in practice. It is excellent value for money. -- Speech and Language Therapy in PracticePlummer, a speech and language therapist and image work practitioner in the UK, provides a handbook for building and maintaining self-esteem in children ages five to 11. The handbook, aimed at teachers and parents, consists of about 80 non-competitive games to supplement other strategies in an integrated approach. The games, which can be played in schools and fit with learning objectives, involve warm-ups and ice- breakers and the seven foundations of healthy self-esteem: self knowledge, acceptance, reliance, expression, confidence, awareness and self and others. Each section begins with and overview of the process or element explores. Games are marked by age appropriateness, time, skills and amount of speaking involved. The first section described the theoretical and practical background for understanding self-esteem, using games and working with groups. -- Sci Tech Book NewsAimed at the age group 5 to 11 year olds this book offers a wealth of fun and easy to learn games chosen to help build and maintain a child's self - esteem. In two parts, the first is some useful indicators on how to use the book, understanding and using games for self-esteem and working with groups. The remaining 75% contains just over 80 games with an introduction to each session.Each game is thoughtfully detailed with tick boxes highlighting the additional key skill used or developed by playing e.g Imagination, listening, trust, empathy, dramatic awareness. Full and comprehensive guides are provided down to how long each game takes, numbers of players, minimum age, amount of speaking needed (or not), adaptation and reflection. Our favourite game is the 'Magic Monkey Dance' the magician is able to cast a spell to make children dance like monkeys (if only, the hours of fun we could have!) - From there on it gets even more fun! This really does cover a broad spectrum of games and is well worth getting. -- PlaywordsThis practical book offers a wide range of non-competitive games which have been carefully chosen to build and maintain self-esteem in 5 to 11 year olds. The games may be played in groups or within the family. Each game is laid out on one page, which is marked with a set of symbols to indicate age-appropriateness, duration, amount of speaking involved, and list of skills used or developed. In addition there are notes showing how to adapt the game, ideas for reflection and discussion and space for your own notes. This self-esteem toolbox can be used by children of all abilities. It provides a balanced combination of games which are physically active and passive, verbal and non-verbal and for pairs or groups.'Home Education Advisory Service News'Deborah Plummer is obviously an expert in her subject and I am sure that people with a professional involvement with children would find this book a very valuable resource. I am looking forward to trying them out - I think I will get as much out of it as the other players! -- www.adoption-net.co.ukDeborah Plummer's informative guide includes a good selection of easy-to-learn games, that aim to help build and maintain self-esteem in children. The book combines physical and passive, verbal and non-verbal, and pair and group games. -- Junior EducationA useful and enjoyable way of promoting good self-esteem among children, and will be useful to both professionals and other carers as well as families. -- Current Awareness ServiceThis book offers an accessible and useful introduction to the adaptable group activities for which the main aim is to build self-esteem in 5-11year old children. -- Child Language Teaching & TherapyTable of ContentsPart One: Theoretical and Practical Background. 1. Introduction. 2. Understanding self-esteem. 3. Why use games to enhance self-esteem? 4. Working with groups. Bibliography. References. Part Two: Games for Self-Esteem. 5. Non-competitive ways to choose groups and leaders. 6. Warm-ups and ice-breakers. 7. Who am I? 8. Friends and feelings. 9. Feeling OK about being me. 10. Taking care of myself. 11. More than just talking. 12. Solving problems. 13. Setting goals. 14. Wind-downs and celebrations. Appendix: Examples of different types of games. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of the highly successful Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem is packed with fun and effective activities to help children develop and maintain healthy self-esteem.New and updated material has been added including a section on running parent groups alongside children's groups, as well as a brand new layout, fresh illustrations, an expanded theoretical section and extra activities.Based on the author's extensive clinical experience, this activities book will equip and support teaching staff, therapists and carers in encouraging feelings of competence and self-worth in children and their families. It is primarily designed for use with individuals and groups of children aged 7-11, but the ideas can easily be adapted for both older and younger children and children with learning difficulties.This fully photocopiable resource is invaluable for anyone looking for creative, practical ways of nurturing self-esteem in children.Trade ReviewPraise for the second edition:'The layout of the book is well planned. I particularly like:1. the list of recommended children's books (appendix)2. the photcopiable activity sheets3. the guidance on constructive use of the resources when working with children and parentsMy favourite chapter was Chapter 2 - "Understanding Self Esteem'"which provided in depth and useful information. I will definitely be making good use of the information and ideas that I read about in this book…I think the book is an excellent resource that teaches ways of helping every child to build self esteem. I recommend it wholeheartedly to parents, childminders and professional childcare providers.' -- National Childminding AssociationThis photocopiable book is packed with ideas for activities to boost self-esteem and confidence. Although it is primarily aimed at children aged seven to 11 years old, the ideas are designed to be flexible and easily adapted for children of different ages as well as those with disabilities. The author has tested the activities and some have examples of reactions children had to illustrate their effect. -- Children NowThis updated and expanded volume offers activities for use by therapists, teachers, social workers, nurses, and other professionals to encourage self esteem in children aged 7-11. -- Book News.comPraise for the first edition:'The book is practical and positive. [It] is thoughtfully produced and is evidently grounded in practical experience. It will be useful for professionals working to develop children's self-esteem and confidence.' -- Bulletina rich resource in its own right, or to "pick and mix", incorporating activities into other ways of working, according to the needs of the children and one's own personal and professional preferences. -- YoungMindsThis practical guide has a fund of ideas describing how teachers can harness powerful young imaginations and help build self-esteem. -- The TeacherThis workbook is designed to assist children in moving from head information on self-esteem to heart experiences that [can] impact deeply on their sense of themselves. Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success. She shows again what people such as Ignatius Loyola and Virginia Satir knew - imagination can be a powerful tool for change. -- The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ReviewThis publication should find its way into resource libraries in schools and speech and language therapy departments as well as being generally available to parents and carers. -- Afasic NewsIt contains clear instructions for people working with children to put together a group programme, and whilst Plummer emphasises helping children with speech and language difficulties, it would be easy to adapt the activities to other children. -- 0-19 MagazineThe book will be of genuine interest and use for Special Educational Needs coordinators and class teachers alike. -- Education 3-13Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part One: Theoretical Background. 1. Imagery, Imagework and the Process of Change. 2. Understanding Self-Esteem. 3. Working within the School Curriculum. 4. The Child with Speech and Language Difficulties. 5. Guidelines for Facilitators. Part Two: Instructions for Self-Esteem Activities. I. Getting Started (STARS and EMERALDS). II. Who Am I? (RUBIES). III. Friends and Feelings (SILVER). IV. Feeling OK About Being Me (GOLD). V. Taking Care of Myself (PEARLS). VI. More Than Just Talking (SAPPHIRES). VII. Solving Problems (RAINBOWS). VIII. Setting Goals (MOONBEAMS). Part Three: Activity Worksheets. I. STARS and EMERALDS (Getting Started). II. RUBIES (Who Am I?). III. SILVER (Friends and Feelings). IV. GOLD (Feeling OK About Being Me). V. PEARLS (Taking Care of Myself). VI. SAPPHIRES (More Than Just Talking). VII. RAINBOWS (Solving Problems). VIII. MOONBEAMS (Setting Goals). Part Four: Working with Parents. Introduction. Session 1. Getting Started. Session 2. Foundation Element: Self-Knowledge. Session 3. Foundation Elements: Self and Others and Self-Awareness. Session 4. Foundation Element: Self-Acceptance. Session 5. Foundation Element: Self-Reliance. Session 6. Foundation Elements: Self-Expression and Self-Confidence. Session 7. Make-believe, Playing Games and Telling Stories. Session 8. Course Review and Goals for the Future. Appendix A: The Iceberg of Low Self-Esteem. Appendix B: Relaxation Script. Appendix C: Instructions for Calm Breathing. Appendix D: Children's Books. Subject Index. Author index. Activities index.

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Book SynopsisWe use the word all the time, but what exactly is self-esteem, and how do young people develop it? Feeling Like Crap explores how a young person's self is constructed, and what might really help that self to feel more valued and confident. Through accounts of his individual and group work with young people, Nick Luxmoore demonstrates how listening to, engaging with and being respectful of young people can provide the support they need to help them repair their sense of self and offer them new possibilities and directions in life.When Grace was three, her parents split up and she went to live with her father while her sister stayed with their mother. Allie has slipped behind with her school work since falling out with her best friend, and any positive feelings about himself that Conor may have dared to develop have been beaten out of him by his father.This compassionate and thought-provoking book will be an invaluable resource for counsellors, teachers, youth workers, and anyone else working to help young people with self-esteem issues.Trade ReviewAnother gem from Nick Luxmoore. This very well written text comes from someone who 'gets it' and understands, and who explains 'feeling like crap' to the reader and what it might mean for young people, and why...This text is thoroughly recommended as essential reading to all those who work with young people, especially in educational settings. It offers an informed, refreshing and enlightened way of thinking about self esteem and youth. -- Youth in MindI found it a really easy, enjoyable read with lots of interesting case studies used to illustrate the theory. It had some good ideas for working with groups, and the section on the impact of your physical surrounding on how both individuals and teams function was also quite enlightening. This would be a useful resource for therapist working with young people with self-esteem or other emotional issues. -- Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, Helen Wilson, SLT, Knowsley PCTNick Luxmore draws on over 30 years' experience. The practical experiences that the author draws on are woven throughout the text alongside theories exploring how a young person'[s self might be constructed… The message of this book is clear that a positive sense of self - of being understandable and being understood - is always possible. EP's, school counsellors, teachers and pastoral workers would find it a useful and highly readable book -- Debate, Pamela Melville-Slade, Educational Psychologist, Devon Children and Young People's Psychology ServiceThis is highly accessible, insightful and, at times, deeply emotional book about the noble art of helping young people to help themselves. -- Youth Work NowAs a school counsellor, I found this book extremely interesting and thought provoking. Luxmoore clearly demonstrates, working with young people can be very challenging as well as extremely rewarding. He also highlights how as counsellors working with young people we need to keep an open mind and be flexible in our approach. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource for helping with self-esteem issues. -- Therapy TodayThis book gives many pointers to think about young people's questions about themselves and how we as therapists can help to look at them in a respectful way. -- British Journal of Psychodrama and SociodramaNick Luxmoore is someone who tries to understand young people. He listens, reflects, challenges, and in the end helps the young person feel less isolated. He has written with great thought, sensitivity, and with an understanding of the dilemmas that young people face a real gem of a book. I think he has excelled this time with a book that is rich in story of the lives young people live and how as a therapist based in the school environment we need to take into account the dynamics of the young people in their family lives, social/peer lives, school lives, and the wide community outside of the school gates.It is an engaging read with the young people at the forefront with the stories of Pete, Connor, Jade, Grace, Allie, and Ledley taking centre stage with their internal and external struggles to be seen or seen in a different way shown through their narratives. -- British Psychodrama Association JournalThis book is an invaluable resource for anyone working with adolescents and in particular, with those young people who feel they lack personal efficacy, those who, as the title declares, feel 'like crap'. Nick Luxmoore works with young people and has 30 year's experience in the field.The core theoretical model behind this work is essentially psychodynamic and it provides a very effective tool for the practitioner in making sense of the challenges faced by disaffected young people. Here is on courageous man who doesn't look the other way but rather stands by, supports and rebuilds the traumatised adolescent. His book is a potent resource for all who would work with young people. -- Counselling Children and Young People (Division of BACP)Feeling like Crap helps to inform understanding of self-esteem and, more importantly, how to work with young people who present with varied life stories, the reader can better understand how young people's environment and their early experiences significantly impact on their confidence and hopes for the future. The book was as easy read and not difficult to follow. -- Professional Social WorkTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. A Developing Self. 3. A Fragmented Self. 4. A `School Self'. 5. A Potential Self. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThat's Life with Autism is full of advice and inspiration, written by parents for other parents and professionals caring for children on the autism spectrum. The overall message of this book is that people affected by autism are not alone. Each chapter addresses a specific topic, and range from the effect of autism in the family on couple or sibling relationships and intervention options to educational issues, diet, and the role of friends and relatives. Points for reflection prompt the reader to discuss and think further about the issues covered. The contributors also provide starting points for the development of positive strategies, including networks of support in which parents can learn from and find support from others in similar situations.The practical and positive book will be of interest to parents of autistic children and to anyone working with children on the autism spectrum, from professionals to school administrators.Trade ReviewThat's Life with Autism is a collection of experiences of parents and professionals applied to a series of topics for parents and practitioners alike. The topics range from pre-diagnosis, interventions, divorce, and advocacy through to the impact of faith on parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders. The greatest strength of this book is the breadth of subjects covered and the two reflective elements. The contributors, as brief case studies, combined with these elements provide a sound structure for a parent support group. The book has a feel of a series of counseling sessions and provides a useful tool in this format. That's Life with Autism is an interesting read packed with anecdotal advice for the reader. I would recommend it for any practitioner and parent establishing and/or participating in a support group for families of children with autism. -- Good Autism PracticeThis is a collection of stories from parents about their journey through diagnosis, intervention and family life with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although each personal tale is different, the challenges are strikingly similar – the fight for a diagnosis, finding the way through the maze of interventions and the dramatic impact that raising a child with ASD has on the marital relationship and the family as a whole. The messages are universal, and the book could provide reassurance and guidance to parents who are living with a child with ASD, or professionals who are looking for real-life insights into the disorder. -- Youthinmind.netWritten by parents covering a range of topics from a practical viewpoint. Aimed not only at other parents, but also at giving some additional insight to professionals. -- BILD Current Awareness ServiceWritten by parents for the other parents and professionals caring for children on the autism spectrum, the book sets out to advise and inspire. Subjects covered include the effect of autism in the family, on couple or siblings relationships, the role of friends and relatives, educational issues, intervention options and diet, interspersed with and illustrated by stories of different families' experiences. -- Human Givens magazineThis is a collection of interviews with parents of children with Autism and professionals involved with their care. It covers a wide range of topics such as diagnosis, education and diet. I liked the way the children are all different in their diagnosis, their strengths and needs and the parents vary in their reactions and attitudes. -- Education OtherwiseI would recommend this for parents who want to know about how their parents deal with potentially difficult situations and emotions; and for people unfamiliar with the subject, who are interested in how it feels to be the parent/carer/sibling of an autistic child. -- Education OtherwiseKnowing how alone and overwhelmed many people feel after hearing a diagnosis of autism, I anticipate that this book would be valuable in sharing experiences in the early stages. -- Community Care MagazineWritten by parents for parents, this book contains tips and advice for caring for children with autism. Chapters describe diagnosis, treatment, dealing with the educational system, family and siblings, nutrition, community involvement and advocacy, faith, and finding humor. Each chapter consists of several stories by parents and their tips for coping. Included are questions for use in group discussions and reflection activities. Ross works with autistic children and Jolly is a foster parent who has a daughter with special needs. -- www.booknews.comTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. D-Day: Life Before, During, and After Diagnosis. 2. Therapy, Treatment, and Intervention…Oh My! 3. School Daze: Our Experiences Navigating the Educational System. 4. Family Matters: Marriage, Divorce, and Everything in Between. 5. Oh Brother: Siblings and the Spectrum. 6. You are What you Eat: Parents Speak Out on Diet and Food. 7. Take a Stand: Advocacy, Community Involvement, and Awareness Activities. 8. Is There Anybody Out There? How Our Faith Has Helped Us Through. 9. Autism is No Laughing Matter: Finding Humor in Our Daily Lives. Appendix A: Interview Questions. Appendix B: Weekly Relationship Inventory. Appendix C: Guidelines for Creating a Support Group. Appendix D: Recommended Reading – From Our Shelf to Yours. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis workbook, developed after 23 years of work with children, is designed to help children change their 'stinking thinking.' 'Stinking Thinking' are ways children think that cause them to be anxious, depressed, angry, guilty, frustrated, embarrassed, insecure, or jealous. The exercises help children ages 6 to 12 years develop cognitive skills, positive thought patterns, and resilience to cope with daily hardships. The wizard theme is attractive to children and encourages them to interact with parents or therapists as they practice the concepts. Therapists and parents will find this workbook user-friendly, attractive, and fun. It is a valuable adjunct to cognitive behavioral approaches. Children are fascinated with wizards and enjoy the exercises.'- Virginia Child Protection Newsletter'This ingenious workbook, designed for use by psychologists, teachers or parents, is highly visual and interactive and could beneficially be used with individuals and groups of children. Based on the CBT approach, it encourages children to explore their negative thinking patterns which in turn enhances their ability to cope with daily challenges. The author has cleverly used the world of magic as a backdrop to each session, and children are enticed to become "super thinking wizards" as they learn to outsmart negative thinking.'- The Psychologist'Joann Altiero's No More Stinking Thinking is a workbook for parents, teachers and therapists to teach children how to develop the cognitive skills and resilience that will help them to cope with daily adversity, including criticism, disappointment and bullying.Each lesson explains a different type of "stinking thinking" - from ignoring the big picture or jumping to conclusions, to making a big (or little) deal out of something - and teaches children how to spot and combat it. The book aims to teach children about the power of positive, healthy and confident thinking and assertive behaviours. A final "exam" and a graduation certificate are included.No More Stinking Thinking is accessible and fully interactive and an ideal tool for helping children develop positive thinking in an imaginative and exciting way.'- Afasic News'This workbook aims to help those working with children teach positive thinking. Simple exercises encourage children to think about any negative views they may have about themselves and address them. Each chapter looks at a particular problem, for example jumping to conclusions. There are fun activities as well as exercises to summarise what has been learnt and children can work towards becoming a Super Wizard Thinker.'- ChildrenNow'This book is written to help children combat negative thinking. The children work through the book with you and become a wizard of positive thinking!The idea of the book is very good and is written in a very light hearted manner. I would recommend this book to anyone who feels their child needs some help feeling good about themselves.'- www.ncma.org.uk'This book is a workbook for parents/carers and children to encourage positive thinking. It is written in a friendly style, which makes it easy for children to follow. I particularly liked the lay out, it is in 6 chapters for steps to positive thinking and the pages are clearly laid out with lots of pictures and activities and spaces to draw your own pictures. The pictures complement the text well and make the chapters more fun. The activities are easy for the children to follow as well as making them think about what they have just read. I shall be using it in my setting and would recommend it to other childminders.'- National Child-Minding Association'I think this workbook would be a useful resource for professionals, in particular teachers, who could use the exercises as discussions points when working with a group of children.'- Adoption-net.co.ukHow can children learn to combat negative thinking in a fun and constructive way? By applying to be a wizard of positive thinking, of course!Joann Altiero's No More Stinking Thinking is an easy-to-use workbook for use by parents, teachers, and therapists to teach children how to develop the cognitive skills and resilience that will help them to cope with daily adversity, including criticism, disappointment and bullying. Each lesson in this mental health "wizard class" explains a different type of "Stinking Thinking" - from ignoring the big picture or jumping to conclusions to making a big (or little) deal out of something - and teaches children how to spot and combat it. They are drawn into a magical world where they learn about the power of positive, healthy and confident thinking and assertive behaviors as they defeat the evil Lord Stinker and become "Super Thinking Wizards." Exercises, a final "exam," and a graduation certificate are included.Accessible and fully interactive, No More Stinking Thinking is an ideal tool for helping children develop positive thinking skills in an imaginative and exciting way.Trade ReviewI would recommend NO MORE STINKING THINKING to EPs, teachers and TAs looking for a practical and grounded way of encouraging youngsters to develop alternative ways of thinking about situations which currently lead them to be overly self-critical. A resource for encouraging children and young people to develop and antidote to seeing the glass as half empty. -- DebateThe workbook can be used by teachers, parents or therapists to teach young children how to combat negative thinking. -- Edward Sellman, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsIntroduction. What is Stinking Thinking? 1. Don't Jump to Conclusions! 2. Wearing Blinkers. 3. Putting Things in a Nut Shell. 4. Making a Big Deal or a Little Deal. 5. The World Revolves Around Me. 6. All or Nothing Thinking.

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Book SynopsisAnn Boushéy's teenage son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten. Having mastered the day-to-day challenges that parenting a young child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome pose, Talking Teenagers considers questions surrounding parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years.Written out of her own experience, this inspirational book provides the information that will encourage other parents with teens on the autism spectrum. Covering everyday topics, from what to take on vacation and dealing with anger, to sex education and planning for the parents' own demise, Ann ends each chapter with thoughtful vignettes: "Chicken Nuggets for the Soul".After reading this book, parents will come away with a sense of empowerment and feeling that they are not alone, while professionals will gain a valuable and compassionate insight into the world of parenting a teenager on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewI would strongly recommend this book for parents and/or educators of teenagers on the autistic spectrum. Boushey's style of writing creates a compelling and informative dialogue. The dialogue is in manageable sections covering a substantial number of extremely important issues and seeks to provide inspiring insight into tough questions. Throughout the book there are numerous references to literature and website addresses. -- GAP Good Autism PracticeWritten by a mother as a resource for other parents of young people who have asd. Focuses on everyday topics, problems and tactics. -- BILD - Current Awareness NewsletterThis book gives a wealth of insight to the reader. -- Seen and HeardTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. A parent's heartache-ever present. Chicken nugget #1: HFA or AS? What's the Diff? 2. What do I tell people about autism? Chicken nugget #2: What do we do with the good intentions of others? 3. IEPs and those elusive goals. Chicken nugget #3: Autism and gray. 4. Charting growth. Chicken nugget #4: Living with fear 5. Understanding Jon's way of understanding: Or, Lost in Translation is not just a movie title. Chicken nugget #5: "Sometimes it's all Greek to me too!"-explaining terminology 6. What to take on vacation. Chicken nugget #6: On perseveration-"Stop beating that dead horse!" 7. What about anger? Just because your child has a disability, doesn't make you a doormat! Chicken nugget #7: "I love you, but we are not connected at the hip!" 8. Straight talk for parents: "We need to be like the Energizer Bunny, we must keep going and going…" Chicken nugget #8: Birthday parties-so simple, yet so impossible. 9. An interview with the school counselor. Chicken nugget #9: "Is there a lesson in these socks?"-dealing with tactile issues. 10. A bully by any other name is still a bully. Chicken nugget #10: When parents hit a brick wall in communication. 11. An interview with an expert on autism-Dr. B.J. Freeman. Chicken nugget #11: Literally speaking. 12. Choosing your battles: Fighting the system. Chicken nugget #12: "Get off my back! Please!" -understanding rudeness. 13. An interview with a parent expert-Emily Perl Kingsley. Chicken nugget #13: Stopping to note the successes-a trip to the dentist. 14. Planning for our own demise: an interview with an attorney. Chicken nugget #14: Changing my view. 15. Resources remix: Useful information and resources. Chicken nugget #15: "We must see differently!" 16. Explaining their differences to our teens. Chicken nugget #16: Thoughts on normal. 17. A case for empathy. Chicken nugget #17: "But do I have to fix him?" 18. The s-e-x word meets the a-u-t-i-s-m word. Chicken nugget #18: Waiting for the other shoe to drop-optimistically being pessimistic. 19. Charting behaviours. Chicken nugget #19: Three steps forward, one step back-not the latest dance craze. 20. Family members and autism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Chicken nugget #20: Finding hope at the library. 21. Autism and religion. Chicken nugget #21: Angels by my side. 22. Shadow dancing. Chicken nugget #22: Serendipity-the sauce for those nuggets! Epilogue. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisImprove your body image and learn to combat self-doubt so you feel comfortable in your own skin.Body image insecurities can affect your entire life. Constantly worrying about how you look can ruin your day-to-day experiences - whether in your career, with family, or in relationships - curb your ambitions and make you feel you don't measure up in some way. If this sounds familiar, it's time to take action. This compact book addresses the root causes of body image anxiety and breaks them down so you can start changing how you view yourself, your appearance and any difficulties you're facing. You'll learn how to stop destructive behaviours, limit self-criticism, manage emotional eating and see yourself differently. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar use the latest CBT techniques with practical exercises to enable you to build your self-esteem and boost your wellbeing so you'll feel confident, self-assured and beautiful.Chapters include: Why Do We Hate the Way We Look?Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Stopping Bad Body Image BehaviourFood for ThoughtJudgement DayFacing Your FearsPraise for the This Book Will series:'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo'The answer to all my problems.' Katie Piper'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' StylistTrade ReviewTop tips for making your life loads better... - Cosmo Online

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Book SynopsisHello Happiness! When you’re happy, it radiates from within and rubs off on the world. But how do you get there? With a little bit of help and inspiration, it’s both possible and delightful to turn up the joy. Bursting with simple tips, uplifting statements and fun activities, How to Be Happy will give you the boost you need to make life shine brighter.

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Book SynopsisIt seems everyday we encounter a "crisis" or difficult issue of some sort that affects our work. Such difficulties can come from within work (eg, a difficult client or boss, missing a target or deadline, rejection of a proposal or plan, feeling undervalued) or outside of it (eg, personal issues such as family, relationships, debt, alcohol). All have the potential to trigger stress, anxiety...and lead to crisis mode.This practical book offers strategies and guidance to coping with and surviving a range of crisis moments and issues that affect our ability to perform at work. Written by expert coaches, the book helps anyone to develop a series of competencies in order to help us manage crisis points and improve our personal resilience. This book is part of the highly successful Concise Advice series.Table of ContentsA)Work stressors1)Work-load2)Control 3)Targets & Deadlines4)Bullying5)Working Hours6)Difficult Boss or Colleagues7)Managing Conflict8)Difficult Customers9)Job Satisfaction10)Delegation11)Not Knowing12)Career Development13)Promotion14)Planning & Prioritising15)Organisational Change16)Political & Economic UncertaintyB)Moods & Emotions17)Emotional Intelligence18)Anxiety19)Depression20)Anger Management21)Panic Attacks22)Managing Emotions23)Negative Thinking24)How To Be Happy25)Enjoy What We Have26)Frustration27)Public Speaking Anxiety28)EmpathyC)Life Events29)Life Cycle Losses30)Redundancy31)New Job32)Retirement33)Children Leaving Home34)Ageing35)Relationship Break-Up36)Pregnancy & Birth37)Empty Nest Syndrome38)Parenting 0-1139)Parenting 12-1840)Bereavement41)Mid-Life Crisis42)Bereavement Through Suicide43)Traumatic Events44)Miscarriage45)Preparing for DyingD)Work Life Skills46)Time-Management47)Resilience48)Assertiveness49)Constructive Criticism50)Exam Pressure51)Dealing With Rejection52)Developing Purpose53)Confidence54)Working within a Matrix culture55)Social Media56)Email Etiquette57)Learning from Mistakes58)Politically Astute59)Remote & Home WorkingE)Personal Life Management60)Stress61)Asking for Help62)Debt63)Therapy64)Sleeping65)Exercise66)Addiction-Management67)Weight-Management68)Acute & Chronic Pain69)Work-Life Balance70)The Future - Be Your Own Therapist

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Book SynopsisHow one man used his SAS training as a force for Global good...David likes to make things happen. In this inspirational book he gives encouragement in an uncertain world through seven golden principles defined by his own adventures, his altruism, and his training in the SAS. This book will motivate, and uplift you and is filled with stories and advice on how to push your boundaries to achieve self-fulfilment.

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Book SynopsisThis book will make you more hopeful.Hope – it's a little word but one that carries so much weight. Like love, it's something we cannot see, smell or hold yet we all know it exists.Hope... is the Thing reminds us that, whatever circumstances we may be facing, Hope enables us to carry on. It is 'the thing' none of us would want to live without. Throughout the book – which is filled with inspirational quotes, exercises, affirmations and more – Susan Elizabeth Clark will teach you that Hope will always show up if you make space for it, and that being Hopeful is like a superpower.This little book will show you how to choose Hope when things don't go your way, and embrace all the magic it will bring to your life.Table of ContentsThe Gift of Hope • Bonds of Hope • The Circle of Hope • Keeping Faith With Hope • The True Message of Hope • Hope Floats

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Book SynopsisThis book will make you kinder.Kindness – it is available to everybody, all of the time, and best of all, it is absolutely free. Plus, it is contagious and, once released, will happily run rampant.In Kindness... is the New Cool, Susan Elizabeth Clark will teach you that adopting a Kindness practice will not only make you feel good, it will open doors for you to realise your dreams. Featuring exercises, affirmations, rituals and more, Susan will teach you how to spread Kindness on a daily basis, making the world a better place for everyone.Choosing the path of Kindness can heal rifts, improve your health, and will change your life for the better, and this little book will show you just how to do it.Table of Contents Kindness Opens Doors: See how quickly that act of kindness comes back • Kindness Melts Hearts: Heart-warming stories of kindness • Kindness Is A Choice: Kindness is one of the greatest gifts you can bestow • Kindness Keeps The Faith: Don't mistake kindness for weakness - it can sometimes take great strength to choose the path of kindness • Kindness Is A Currency: Spread a little kindness in your wake • Practice Loving Kindness: Learn how to develop your Loving Kindness Muscles.

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Book SynopsisSkinny, Fat, Perfect is part memoir, part road map, and whole-heartedly designed to help readers approach healthy eating and weight loss from a different perspective. The book is a guide for returning to self-love, healing old wounds, and being happy in your body at any size or age. It’s time to abandon the popular fear-based and fight-oriented diet paradigm, and instead see how accepting ourselves and our bodies will lead to natural, healthy, and sustainable weight. This book chronicles the author’s personal journey of releasing 100 pounds permanently, and overcoming the self-loathing and addiction that dominated her life. Now a teacher and mentor to others facing similar challenges around the world, she shares the techniques she uses to help her students break free of the diet mentality, release significant weight, and see themselves in a new, loving light, for good.Trade Review"I know an endless number of women who could -- and will -- benefit from the wisdom in this book. Nothing is as healing and healthy as developing a positive self-image and lifestyle. And this book is a fabulous how-to guide that shows you exactly how to accomplish that goal. Women will love this book." Caroline Myss, Author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Sacred Contracts

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