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Book SynopsisA deeply moving portrait of one girl's journey from self-harm to self-acceptance from bestselling author, Kathleen Glasgow ‘A haunting, beautiful and necessary book.’ Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything THIS SPECIAL EDITION includes deleted scenes, a playlist and a personal note from the author. While stocks last. Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn't have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her. Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together. Kathleen Glasgow is also the author of How to Make Friends with the Dark and You'd Be Home Now ‘Girl, Interrupted meets Speak.’ Refinery29 ‘Glasgow’s poetic writing brings Charlie’s mind to life as she tries to find a path to recovery.’ IndependentTrade Review‘Vivid…a difficult, challenging, but important read.’ The School Librarian‘Intimate and gritty…Glasgow mines the darkness and, ultimately, offers the glimmer of recovery’. Irish Times‘This sharp and beautiful portrait of seventeen-year-old Charlie Davis illuminates not only the anxiety of youth but the vulnerability and terror of life in general... Girl in Pieces hurts my heart in the best way possible.’ Amanda Coplin, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Orchardist'A treasure of a novel.’ Swati Avasthi, author of Split and Chasing Shadows'Vivid, devastating and beautifully written.' Julie Schumacher, author of Black Box and NYT bestseller Dear Committee Members

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Book SynopsisTHE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERDo you ever feel worried, miserable or unfulfilled - yet put on a happy face and pretend everything''s fine? You are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are all around. Research suggests that many of us get caught in a psychological trap, a vicious circle in which the more we strive for happiness, the more it eludes us.Fortunately, there is a way to escape from the ''Happiness Trap'' in this updated and expanded second edition which unlocks the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. This empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before. Learn how to clarify your values, develop self-compassion and find true satisfaction with this bigger and better guide to: Reducing stress and worry Handling painful thoughts and feelings more effectively Breaking

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Book SynopsisDo you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can: - Recognise how your mind is working- Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts- Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your miTrade ReviewHe is the best. I’ve played my most consistent form for Liverpool and England since seeing Steve. -- Steven Gerrard * Steven Gerrard *The mind programme that helped me win my Olympic Golds * Sir Chris Hoy *Steve Peters is the most important person in my career * Victoria Pendleton, World and Olympic Cycling Champion *Steve's been excellent. He is a specialist in what he does and a genius in that field, and is such an understanding guy. * Brendan Rodgers *Absolutely fascinating, the book is fantastic ... I'm obsessed with this book * Chris Evans, Radio Two *

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Profound, witty and uplifting' Observer'Full of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life' IndependentThe Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations offer new ways of seeing ourselves and the world.This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places.Trade ReviewFull of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life . . . Will prove enormously sustaining and valuable to a lot of people . . . Genuinely uplifting . . . Haig is a sensitive, introspective and thoughtful guide to the human dilemmas that affect us all * * Independent * *The Comfort Book, a collection of aphorisms and inspirational stories of survival against the odds, is a guide to living and finding hope in these disjointed times * * Guardian * *The literary equivalent of a steaming hot chocolate on a chilly day . . . The ideal read for dipping into whenever you need a pick-me-up or change of perspective * * Metro * *Profound, witty and uplifting, and a stirring testament to hope and the imagination * * Observer * *Pick up this book any time you're in need of a boost of positivity, calm and - as it says on the cover - comfort * * ELLE * *Promises two things I can't get enough of: hugs and lists . . . After a year starved of hope and hugs to the extreme, I can't think of a greater comfort read than that * * Evening Standard, Best Summer Reads * *Bite-sized advice and aphorisms . . . Full of solid good sense and hard-won wisdom * * Scotsman * *Every page of Haig's smooth prose will inspire you to think. Whether it is about fitting in, facing one's demons or happiness itself, each short anecdote, quote or simple sentence does just what the book aims to do: give comfort * * Herald * *The Comfort Book . . . is brilliant, full of nuggets of profundity to consume when you're feeling low. And [Haig] has a way of discussing mental health that rises above the general confessional noise * * Irish Independent * *[A] thought-provoking, affirming collection that is both personal and universal . . . With Haig's trademark empathy and celebration of the resilience of the human heart, this is a book we all need and deserve * * Booklist * *

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Book SynopsisFree yourself from your fear of flying with this LIFE-CHANGING book and start enjoying your holidays again!''Brilliant - fear of flying is no more! If you hate flying, read this. You''ve got nothing to lose apart from your fear'' 5***** READER REVIEW''I actually got bored on my last fight thanks to this book! Have shared with other nervous flyers who are all now excited to fly'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A must read. I have suffered a fear of flying since I was 16 . . . Now I can say hand on heart, I love flying'' 5***** READER REVIEW_______ Learn to enjoy your holidays and never fear flying again with this essential, life-changing, practical and easy-to-read book. This unique method pioneered by Allen Carr dispels all the most common flying fears as well as revealing the truth behind media scare stories. It removes the root of the fear, not just the symptoms and is packed with tip

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Book SynopsisDr Sian Williams is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist practising in the NHS in the UK. She helps emergency service staff manage anxiety, stress and trauma and works with The Royal Foundation to bring attention to mental health in first responders. Sian also has her own private clinic delivering psychology and coaching to on- and off-air media professionals and business leaders. She's worked with the BBC, ITN, Sky, ITV, the Guardian and Google and has written on mental health for major newspapers and publications including the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and Good Housekeeping magazine. Sian is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and delivered their annual keynote lecture in 2024. Sian is also an award-winning broadcaster, having spent a quarter of a century presenting some of TV's most popular shows, including over a decade at the helm of 'BBC Breakfast' and hosting many prime-time series on the BBC, ITV and C5. She now presents BBC Radio 4's 'Life Changing' which has had more than ten million downloads and presents a daily Classical Unwind radio show on BBC Radio 3 . Her first book 'Rise: Surviving and Thriving after Trauma' was described by the Daily Mail as 'the book every woman MUST read'. Anxiety is her lifetime companion.

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Book SynopsisWith intros to habit tracking, journaling, and affirmations, Show Up as Her gives you all the self-love rituals and mantras you need to glow up and be that girl. This must-have guide empowers unshakable self-esteem through creating positive habits and thoughts.

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Book SynopsisTHE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLER - OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD''A deeply compassionate guide to self-care - simple and profound'' Sir Kenneth Branagh''If you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel truly at ease with yourself, then read this book'' Ruby WaxAuthoritative, beautifully written and much-loved by its readers, Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world has become a word-of-mouth bestseller and global phenomenon. It reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to break the cycle of anxiety, stress unhappiness and exhaustion. It promotes the kind of happiness that gets into your bones and allows you to meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage. Mindfulness is based on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Co-developed by Professor Mark Williams of Oxford University, MBCT is recommended by the UK''s National InTrade ReviewAn inspiring programme for anyone who caring about his or her own health and sanity -- Jon Kabat-ZinnPeace can't be achieved in the outside world unless we have peace on the inside. Mark Williams and Danny Penman's book gives us this peace -- Goldie HawnWant a happier, more content life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you'll find in MINDFULNESS -- Daniel Goldman, bestselling author of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEA deeply compassionate guide to self care, simple and profound -- Sir Kenneth BranaghIf you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel truly at ease with yourself, then read this book -- Ruby WaxThis book changed my life. It helps me to sleep and refocus. When I'm frazzled, exhausted or anxious, it helps me find my mojo again. It's revered and respected by psychiatrists, doctors and psychologists ... If you need headspace, you will find it with this book -- Alison Young, author of THE BEAUTY INSIDEROne of the best mindfulness books out there - it's a summary of the science behind using it to regain a sense of purpose, and a practical guide on how to do it * Business Traveller *This is an inspiring programme for anyone who caring about his or her own health and sanity.Peace can't be achieved in the outside world unless we have peace on the inside. Mark Williams and Danny Penman's book gives us this peaceWant a happier, more content life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you'll find in MINDFULNESSIf you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel truly at ease with yourself, then read this book.One of the best mindfulness books out there -- it's a summary of the science behind using it to regain a sense of purpose, and a practical guide on how to do it * Business Traveller *This book changed my life. It helps me to sleep and refocus. When I'm frazzled, exhausted or anxious, it helps me find my mojo again. It's revered and respected by psychiatrists, doctors and psychologists . . . If you need headspace, you will find it with this book * Alison Young, author of The Beauty Insider *

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Book SynopsisJessica Maguire is a physiotherapist with over a decade's experience of treating clients. Having studied neurophysiology throughout Europe, America, the UK and Australia, she now teaches people to repair the nervous system using the vagus nerve. Her masterclasses and programmes have helped thousands of people around the world get to the root of their problems. Jessica is also a lecturer and TEDx speaker. She is the author of The Nervous System Reset.

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Book SynopsisA handbook of exercises, techniques and advice to take you from anxious to calm by Oxford-trained clinical psychologist and TikTok star Dr Kirren.

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Book SynopsisJacqueline Bruce MA is a fully qualified, practising psychotherapist and published therapy writer. She holds a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing, both from Sheffield Hallam University. She is a member of the BACP and The Society of Authors. Jacqueline spent several years working as a grief counsellor with the registered charity Cruse Bereavement Care, before moving into private practice. She holds special interest CPD certificates in Grief & Trauma Counselling, Military Counselling, PTSD Recovery, and Suicide Prevention & Recovery Counselling. She particularly enjoys working with military and emergency service personnel. She has contributed psychotherapy features and columns to many UK magazines including Therapy Today and Soul & Spirit. She is currently a columnist and regular contributor with Kindred Spirit magazine.

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Book Synopsis'So important for anyone who is struggling with their relationships. A brilliant book' Chloe Brotheridge'Lucid and helpful' Sunday TimesIf your partner doesn't answer a text quickly, do you become anxious? Do you check up on your partner online to know their every move? Are you drawn to people who are emotionally unavailable?If so, you might identify with having an anxious attachment style and find yourself prone to insecurity and codependency. But there is plenty you can do feel stronger in yourself and improve your relationships.Psychotherapist and couples' counsellor Jessica Baum has over ten years' experience helping people build happy and healthy relationships. In this book, she shares groundbreaking research, real-life case studies and useful exercises to guide you in finding and sustaining love.With advice on:- Creating boundaries to protect your sense of self in relationships- Communicating what you need to feel secure in a relationship- Developing a strong sense of self-worth and emotional stabilityTrade ReviewFor any of us who repeatedly find ourselves in relationships that increase our anxiety, Jessica Baum's Anxiously Attached is essential -- Bonnie Badenoch, author of The Heart of TraumaThis book is a gift to your true self -- Shannon Kaiser, author of The Self-Love ExperimentEmpowering, actionable tools that take the self-love and self-care movements to the next level -- Ruby Warrington, author of Material Girl, Mystical WorldJessica Baum's forthrightness, vulnerability and clinical sensitivity provide the foundation for a powerful journey of growth -- Daniel J Siegel, bestselling author of MindsightFor any of us who repeatedly find ourselves in relationships that increase our anxiety, Jessica Baum's Anxiously Attached is essential. She offers equal portions of science and heart to help us understand why this happens, charts a healing path that will allow us to develop security within, and walks with us step by step as we open to the mutually supportive, ever-deepening relationships that we all desire. * Bonnie Badenoch, author of Being a Brain-Wise Therapist and The Heart of Trauma *

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Book SynopsisDid you know that blueberries can help you cope with the after-effects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond.Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef. In The Food-Mood Connection, she draws on cutting-edge research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues.Packed with fascinating science, actionable nutritional recommendations, and delicious, brain-healthy recipes, The Food-Mood Connection is the go-to guide to optimizing your mental health with food.Trade ReviewIt's no surprise that what we eat affects the way we feel, however This Is Your Brain on Food offers valuable and much-needed information on the specific ways that food helps and harms our mental health. This is a must-read for anyone interested in natural ways to improve cognitive function. * Amy Myers, MD, author of The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection *In a very real sense, we are our brain's architect in terms of both structure and function. And without question, food may be the most powerful influence on our brain's destiny. Building on leading research, The Food Mood Connection provides everything you need to craft a nutritional program focused on optimizing brain health and performance. * David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain and Brain Wash *A unique leader in the food-as-medicine field,, Dr. Uma Naidoo reveals the hidden connections between food, our mood, and the brain. She tells us how the deep suffering from depression, anxiety, dementia, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other conditions can be relieved through dietary changes, all based on solid science...When it comes to cooking and eating to improve mental health, nobody does it better! * William W. Li, MD, author of Eat to Beat Disease *Dr. Naidoo brings together her background as a professional chef, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and nutrition expert to take readers to the cutting edge of what we know, and don't know, about the complex connections between our diets and mental health. This is one of the great frontiers in medicine, and having her as a guide will be invaluable for anyone wanting to know more about this critically important and rapidly unfolding topic. * Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, Harvard University, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy *Dr. Uma Naidoo has synthesized the current research on food for mental health in the most reliable and digestible way that I've experienced. A must-read if you are looking for what you should or shouldn't do to boost your mood, energy, or concentration. * Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics and author of The End of Mental Illness *As a trained chef and psychiatrist, Uma Naidoo is uniquely qualified to dispense food as medicine for the mind/body interface. This is an important book, and as satisfying as a great meal. * David L. Katz, MD, president of True Health Initiative and coauthor of How to Eat *Dr. Uma Naidoo unveils a truth that I wholeheartedly endorse: what we eat affects our brains. Her incisive research and scrumptious recipes are an ode to enhancing mental acuity. * Lisa Mosconi, PhD, director of the Women's Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell and author of The XX Br *In this riveting guide to nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Naidoo shares her deep personal insights, broad research findings, and profound wisdom. The Food Mood Connection is destined to be a must-read for anyone who wants to care for themselves and their body, to optimise their physical and mental health, and ultimately to live a long and healthy life. * Dr. Lynda Gratton, professor at London Business School and coauthor of The 100-Year Life *If you want to improve your cognitive function, mood and mental health, read this book! * Dr. Josh Axe, author of Keto Diet *A timely reminder that being mindful of what we eat is the way to stay healthy in body and mind. * Waitrose Weekend *

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Book SynopsisOrder THE COMFORT BOOK. Available now!THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe world is messing with our minds. What if there was something we could do about it?Looking at sleep, news, social media, addiction, work and play, Matt Haig invites us to feel calmer, happier and to question the habits of the digital age. This book might even change the way you spend your precious time on earth.Trade ReviewWitty, honest and engaging . . . A worthy successor to Reasons to Stay Alive * * Sunday Times * *An honest and human guide to coping with the modern world . . . Notes on a Nervous Planet is generous, sensible and timely. Reading it will probably be good for your mental health. Especially if you leave your smartphone in another room . . . Thought-provoking * * Guardian * *Thought-provoking . . . [Haig's] hard-won wisdom asks us to think about how we can live in the present - and in so doing, he creates a wonderfully perceptive chronicle of life in the always-on social media age. A real-world guide to mindfulness * * Observer * *Beautiful, honest and wise -- FEARNE COTTONNotes on a Nervous Planet is a fascinating look at the link between anxiety and the world we live in . . . [Haig is] one of our warmest, wittiest and wisest writers * * Mail on Sunday * *Genius -- RUBY WAXHaig's bestseller Reasons to Stay Alive was an engaging self-help memoir which mined personal trauma for valuable life lessons. This follow-up is a rag-bag of personal experience, thoughts and feelings . . . some thought-provoking, some pertinent and important . . . He's a smart operator who knows his readership and genuinely wants to help them . . . I reached the last page admiring the author's inventive energy and insight -- Bel Mooney * * Daily Mail * *Take Notes on a Nervous Planet twice daily, with or without food. The book is crammed with wisdom, insight, love and wit -- STEPHEN FRYHaig tackles everything from internet anxieties, phone fears to life overload, putting the chaos into beautiful words * * Sunday Post * *A primer for how to live in the present moment. This book will find grateful readers everywhere -- NIGELLA LAWSON

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended in the 2018 British Medical Association Book AwardsWhat is the difference between fear and excitement and how can you tell them apart? How do the mind and body make emotions? When can anxiety be good? This science-based graphic book addresses these questions and more, revealing just how strange anxiety is, but also how to unravel its mysteries and relieve its effects.Understanding how anxiety is created by our nervous system trying to protect us, and how our fight-or-flight mechanisms can get stuck, can significantly lessen the fear experienced during anxiety attacks. In this guide, anxiety is explained in an easy-to-understand, engaging graphic format with tips and strategies to relieve its symptoms, and change the mind's habits for a more positive outlook.Trade ReviewFor many of us, anxiety and fear are daily visitors to the mind and body - in this brilliant book, Steve Haines gives us freeing tools to unmask these feelings, and possibly even reduce the causes. What he offers is apparently simple yet full of depth, with a touch of light-heartedness. -- Jonathan Sattin, Managing Director, triyogaHaines pulls together an accessible and friendly narrative with fantastic high level academic footnotes. These twin levels - with Standing's gently humorous graphics - convince. He takes us past some body-brain-mind confusion, to provide understanding of the workings of anxiety in the person. -- Dr David O’Flynn, Consultant Psychiatrist, Lambeth & Maudsley Hospitals, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustWith great erudition and wit Steve manages to condense philosophical thought, neurological research and psychological thinking into a fabulous tool for re-conceptualising are experience of this bane of modern life - anxiety. Psychoanalysts and others working with people experiencing anxiety will benefit from reflecting on this book and sharing it with their patients. -- Dr Peter Nevins, Psychoanalyst and Director of Islington MindIf you are interested in understanding a bit more about anxiety and the psychology about it, whether it's to help you understand your own illness, what a loved one is going through or just because you want to educate yourself further on the topic then I couldn't recommend this to you enough. -- A Beautiful Chaos BlogTable of Contents1. What Is The Difference? 2. How We Make Emotions. 3. What Causes Anxiety. 4. When Anxiety is Good. 5. Emotional Intelligence. 6. Tools For Change.

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Book SynopsisWhimsical Illustrations with a Powerful Message#1 Bestseller in Women ArtistsBroaching the subject of mental health. It’s not easy to discuss mental health, even though it affects everyone. We want to believe we can handle anything that comes at us, but the reality is we all have good days and bad days. Because of this, it is important to check in with our mental health. Through guided illustrations, author Kate Allan opens the door to discussion about mental health in an approachable and unassuming manner.Pep talks for any occasion. Whether you deal with social anxiety, depression, or are simply going through a rough patch, Allan is here with her friendly animals to help. Negative thoughts can keep us from reaching our full potential, not to mention hold us back from attaining happiness. This book is a source of validation and encouragement for those moments when we need a reminder of our worth.A journey to wellness. The focus of this book is personal growth, both the reader’s and the author’s. With her beautiful illustrations, Allan guides us through how she went from rock bottom to managing her mental health quite well. By zooming in on mindfulness and prioritizing self-care, Allan expresses how we can get through the hardships we face and come out stronger.Read Kate Allan’s new book, You’re Strong, Smart, and You Got This, and find… Tips for when you’re feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, or down on yourself An emotional first-aid kit in the form of whimsical colors and friendly, smiling animals that heal invisible wounds and make heavy subjects easier to face Messages of hope for all ages, coming from a place of understanding and empathy If you’ve enjoyed reading titles such as The Happiness Trap, Mind Over Mood, and You Can Do All Things, then you’ll love the expressions of encouragement found in You’re Strong, Smart, and You Got This.

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Book SynopsisBuild a positive mindfulness habit with Daily Calm.The Daily Bell is a mindfulness reminder - a sort of 'thought of the day' - that mindfulness expert Padraig O'Morain sends out to his 15,000 subscribers every morning, and he has done so for the last 5 years. Following on from the success of this, Padraig has compiled 100 brand new reminders and easy exercises into Daily Calm. By picking up the book and dipping into the short exercises, you will learn to integrate mindfulness into your life, improve personal resilience and build up a regular mindfulness habit.As a psychotherapist, trained counsellor and mindfulness teacher with over 25 years' experience, Padraig understands the importance of taking time out of your busy day to find moments of calm.'Padraig is extremely well read and his knowledge of the subject of mindfulness is vast. He has a great ability to explain concepts in simple terms. This book will be a valuable addition to my own practice, and to my work as a psychologist in elite sport.'- Dr Kate Kirby, Olympic sport psychologist and Head of Psychology, Sport Ireland Institute'A plethora of practical and ingenious insights to help the most stressed amongst us to embrace the rewards of feeling calm. If you want to lead a calmer life, this book is for you. A very clever concept packed full of mindful solutions to help you cultivate inner tranquility in a chaotic world.'Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and author of Irish Times bestseller, The Positive Habit'We need little moments and skills that can bring us from a state of overwhelm to one of calm, courageousness and compassion now, more than ever. Daily Calm will give you such moments and skills in simple, accessible, easily digestible chunks in a few short minutes per day. The practices within this book could change the trajectory of your day, and indeed your life when practiced consistently over time.'Aisling Leonard-Curtin, chartered psychologist, co-author No. 1 Irish Times bestseller, The Power of Small, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy TrainerTrade ReviewPadraig is extremely well read and his knowledge of the subject of mindfulness is vast. He has a great ability to explain concepts in simple terms. This book will be a valuable addition to my own practice, and to my work as a psychologist in elite sport. * Dr Kate Kirby, Olympic sport psychologist and Head of Psychology, Sport Ireland Institute *A plethora of practical and ingenious insights to help the most stressed amongst us to embrace the rewards of feeling calm. If you want to lead a calmer life, this book is for you. A very clever concept packed full of mindful solutions to help you cultivate inner tranquility in a chaotic world. * Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and author of Irish Times bestseller, The Positive Habit *We need little moments and skills that can bring us from a state of overwhelm to one of calm, courageousness and compassion now, more than ever. Daily Calm will give you such moments and skills in simple, accessible, easily digestible chunks in a few short minutes per day. The practices within this book could change the trajectory of your day, and indeed your life when practiced consistently over time. * Aisling Leonard-Curtin, chartered psychologist, co-author No. 1 Irish Times bestseller, The Power of Small, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trainer *

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Book SynopsisDe-stress and relax with this beautiful and therapeutic adult colouring and doodle book. This sophisticated colouring, doodling and drawing book features beautifully intricate illustrations to colour that are designed to inspire a state of calm.Through focusing your mind on colouring intricate artworks and completing gorgeous illustrations, you will leave behind the worries of your day. Whether you’re an amateur artist or advanced, everyone can create something exquisite as no drawing skills are required.An updated version of the 2016 edition, The Relaxing Art Therapy Colouring Book.Trade Reviewit's one of the best I've ever used as it has so many pages that allow for artistic self expression as well as just colouring in. -- Laura Pearson-Smith * A Life With Frills Blog *

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Book Synopsis'Understanding our nervous system and somatic healing hold the key for many of us in overcoming anxiety - Anna's book shows us the way.'Chloe Brotheridge - bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution.Harness the power of your vagus nerve to reduce stress, overcome anxiety and release past trauma Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from our boss can be perceived by our bodies as a threat to life. By understanding our physiological stress response, we can override and heal our emotional response, and fix the behaviours sabotaging our health and happiness.In The Vagus Nerve Reset, Anna Ferguson offers somatic therapies alongside the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help us train our nervous system to stop overreacting, and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors and heal past experiences. Anna provides practical, immediate ways to unlock a mindful connection with our bodies, helping us become more aware of our nervous system and notice what derails us - and transform the way we respond to every kind of challenge in life.By tuning into our vagus nerve we can gently shape our nervous system for greater resilience. This will have profound long-term positive influence on our overall health and wellbeing, providing relief from debilitating anxiety and symptoms of chronic illness.Including a programme of mindful movement, breathwork and meditation, journalling, and more, this comprehensive guide allows us to find anchors of safety amongst the chaos, reclaim a sense of control and step into the most confident, resilient and grounded version of ourselves.Trade ReviewAnna invites such warmth and compassion, to bring a level of healing that feels accessible. Her words are a gift for you to help reclaim back your life and to understand yourself from a body wisdom perspective in a way that enables you to take back control. If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or simply want to understand how your body acts the way it does then this book is for you. It's packed with exercises and theory that leaves you feeling informed. A must read for anyone who needs some clarity on navigating life in a healthier, healed way. * Helen Marie, Therapist and author of Choose You *Anna’s book gently takes you by the hand, walking you through understanding trauma and how to give your nervous system the self-love and care it deserves. * Tasha Bailey, Psychotherapist and author of Real Talk Therapy *An invaluable book that's part of the new age of health care, where stress and trauma are given the attention they deserve, and where the power is reclaimed by the patient who is supported in cultivating a relationship with their own nervous system. * Dr Larisa Corda, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Author of The Conception Plan *

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Book Synopsis'I realised I had been camouflaging my whole life - I'd been trying to mask my autistic traits and fit in with all the non-autistic people around me.'Growing up autistic can often feel as though you have to become a chameleon in social situations, camouflaging yourself to fit in with a seemingly neurotypical world. Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one.Focusing on diagnostic devices like the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) to discover the situations in which you mask the most and why, alongside a range of techniques, from CBT, compassion based therapy, DBT, and mindfulness to relieve anxiety and reduce stress, this guide gives you all the tools and confidence you need to re-connect with yourself, the things you love and finally, take off your mask.Trade ReviewAutistic authenticity is essential for self-acceptance and self-worth. Indeed, it is the key to living a life less riddled with mental health challenges that can completely cripple. In Taking off the Mask autistics will find a thoughtful and practical map they can use on their journey to living life fully and comfortably as their true self. And equally as important, non autistic audiences will be persuasively encouraged to change the way the world accepts and truly supports neurodiversity. -- Liane Holliday Willey, EdD author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female LifeIs 'masking' something you would like to do less of? Written by Hannah Belcher, autistic woman and respected academic, "Taking Off the Mask" is a practical, honest and compassionate guide that will help you discover who you are, what you like and not be afraid to show it. -- Dr Sarah Bargiela, Author of "Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women"Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Disclaimer; Introduction; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1: Learning to Imitate; Chapter 2: The Drive to Camouflage; Chapter 3: Do You Camouflage?; Chapter 4: How to be Self-Compassionate; Chapter 5: Taking off the Mask; Chapter 6: A Guide for Parents, Educators, and Therapists; Chapter 7: Final Thoughts; References; Further Reading

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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense guide on how to cope with mental-health issues.

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Book SynopsisStop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones to stop relying on dangerous behaviors. This fully revised and updated third edition includes the very latest BPD research, extensive new information on narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), comorbidity and the effectiveness of schema therapy, and includes coping and communication skills readers can use to stabilize their relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in their life.Isn't it time you stopped walking on eggshells? Learn how with this fully revised and updated third edition of a self-help classic-now with more than one million copies sold!Do you feel manipulated, controlled, or lied to? Are you the focus of intense, violent, and irrational rages? Do you feel you are 'walking on eggshells' to avoid the next confrontation? If the answer is 'yes,' someone you care about may have borderline personality disorder (BPD)-a mood disorder that causes negative self-image, emotional instability, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships.Stop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from BPD understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones stop relying on dangerous BPD behaviors. This fully revised third edition has been updated with the very latest BPD research on comorbidity, extensive new information about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the effectiveness of schema therapy, and coping and communication skills you can use to stabilize your relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in your life.This compassionate guide will enable you to: ·Make sense out of the chaos ·Stand up for yourself and assert your needs ·Defuse arguments and conflicts ·Protect yourself and others from violent behavior If you're ready to bring peace and stability back into your life, this time-tested guide will show you how, one confident step at a time.

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Book SynopsisPowerful skills based in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help you break free from the fear of uncertainty and put a stop to compulsive checking and reassurance seeking."How do I know I made the right decision?" "What if I'm wrong?" "I need to know for sure."Do you have thoughts like these-thoughts that cause you to second-guess yourself, and lead to anxiety, stress, and worry? Do you find yourself repeatedly checking your email for no reason, asking others for their opinions about something again and again, or lying awake at night overgrazing and planning ahead in an attempt to feel less anxious? If so, you probably have a problem with compulsive reassurance seeking. The good news is that you can break free fromthis "reassurance trap"-this book will show you how.In this unique guide, you'll find proven-effective tips and tools using CBT to help you tolerate uncertainty, face specific worrying scenarios, and gradually reduce the compulsion to incessantly seek reassurance. Most importantly, you'll learn to deal with those pesky "doubt attacks" and trust your own judgement.Asking for reassurance is a self-reinforcing behaviour-if you do it, you're less likely to handle stressful situations without needing further reassurance. And so the cycle continues. The CBT skills in this book will help you break this exhausting and painful pattern, so you can build self-confidence and improve your life.

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Book SynopsisMANAGE YOUR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN JUST 7 WEEKS WITH YOUR NEW CBT WORKBOOKGetting through depression and anxiety requires changing the way you think. Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks does just that. Offering a simple and practical plan that anyone can follow, this interactive workbook teaches you cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)- an extremely effective approach to managing anxiety and depression.This workbook gives you the tools to work through your current problems and future challenges. Each lesson builds off the last, allowing you to build your cognitive behavioural therapy skills without getting overwhelmed.Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks includes:- A Complete Guide to CBT: Learn what cognitive behavioural therapy is, how it can help you, and how to apply it to your life in just a few weeks.- Practical Lessons: Simple, directed writing exercises make it easy to apply cognitive behavioural therapy to your life.- True Relief: Discover how cognitive behavioural therapy can make a real, tangible difference by providing well-needed, long-lasting relief.Conquer your depression and anxiety with Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks.Trade ReviewIf you are struggling with depression and anxiety, this manual is unequivocally a must have. This easy to follow guide [...] is masterfully written with relatable examples, allowing the reader to connect and feel understood, offering hope for those who are looking to regain control over their life. * Robin Zasio, Psy.D., LCSW, The Anxiety Treatment Center of Sacramento *A focused and goal-oriented tool for those who are affected by depression and/or anxiety. The "one chapter per week" workbook approach encourages active participation, self-reflection, and skill building over the course of the 7-week journey. Dr. Gillihan's compassionate understanding of the human experience, especially of those walking through seasons of depression and anxiety, is evident throughout. * Kathleen M. Rupertus, PsyD, Founder/Director of The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center (Delaware, US) *[A] beautifully written, highly informative, and approachable book... relatable, compassionate, and encouraging. Each chapter includes helpful exercises that mirror the kind of "homework" that would be completed in actual therapy. This book is an asset to those who have struggled with anxiety or depression as well as clinicians who want a resource for their patients. * Elizabeth A. Gordon, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Philadelphia *I would recommend it to anyone battling anxiety and/or depression, and to clinicians learning to translate principles into practice. * Mark B. Powers, PhD, Director, Trauma and Resilience Program, Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin *A must-read for anyone seeking life improvement through reduced depression and anxiety. * Ben Hunter, MD *An accessible guide for anyone who wants to apply cognitive behavioural therapy in their day-to-day lives. * Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences *[Dr Gillihan's] ability to connect with people who struggle with anxiety or depression is unmatched in my experience, so it is gratifying to see that he will be connecting with thousands of people, one at a time, through this thoroughly engaging, practical guide. * Robert J. DeRubeis, PhD, Samuel H. Preston Professor in the Social Sciences and Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania *

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Book SynopsisGuide to Anxiety Relief for Spiritual People “…a wonderful guide for anyone interested in awakening to a level of consciousness where anxiety simply does not exist.” ―Leonard Jacobson, author of Journey into Now and founder of the Conscious Living Foundation Awakening from Anxiety author and counselor, Connie Habash, has helped hundreds of spiritual people like you overcome fear, experience anxiety relief, regain happiness, and feel calmer from within. Spiritual people can suffer from anxiety and depression too. Often, people on a spiritual path have high expectations for themselves–so much so that they become more susceptible to perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety. Sometimes, traditional relaxation techniques either don’t work, don’t last, or, in some cases, actually increase their anxiety. The missing keys to managing anxiety. Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and interfaith minister Rev. Connie L. Habash shows us a way to transform our perceptions using mindful awareness, to overcome fear, awaken from stress and worry, and deepen our spiritual awakening. In over 25 years as a counselor helping spiritual people overcome anxiety, Rev. Connie has taught that it takes more than chanting mantras, stretching, or relaxation techniques to calm anxiety. It requires a transformation in perception and a conscious response to thoughts and emotions. Discover: What anxiety is and when it becomes a problem The 6 mistakes spiritual people make that increase anxiety The 7 keys to a more calm, confident, courageous life How to break through the old patterns of stress, worry, and fear into a new perception of your true self Spiritual principles and yoga philosophy to cultivate inner peace If you benefited from books such as Stop Anxiety from Stopping You; Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times; or First, We Make the Beast Beautiful; Awakening from Anxiety is a book you need to read.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Foreword Part I: From Anxiety to AwakeningIntroduction: The Problem of Anxiety, Especially for Spiritual People Chapter 1 My Story: A Journey of Transformation Chapter 2 You Can Feel Calm, Confident, and Courageous! Part II: The Mis-takes Spiritual People Make That Perpetuate Anxiety Chapter 3 Spiritual Mistake #1 Perfectionism Chapter 4 Spiritual Mistake #2 Flight to Light Chapter 5 Spiritual Mistake #3 Leaving Your Body Chapter 6 Spiritual Mistake #4 You Create Your Reality Chapter 7 Spiritual Mistake #5 Feeling the Pain of the World Chapter 8 Spiritual Mistake #6 The Safety/Danger Polarity Chapter 9 How You Do Spirituality Is How You Do Everything Part III: The Keys to a More Calm, Confident Life Chapter 10 Presence Chapter 11 Embodiment Chapter 12 Self-Compassion Chapter 13 Feeling Your Anxiety Chapter 14 Listening to Your Anxiety Chapter 15 Empowering Action Chapter 16 Surrender Part IV: Living a More Calm, Confident, and Courageous Life Chapter 17 Resistance to Resilience Chapter 18 What to Do When You Feel Stuck Chapter 19 Seeing through the Anxiety to Your Self Recommended Reading Acknowledgments Thank You About the Author

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Book SynopsisEmetophobia can have a huge impact on daily life, from avoiding certain foods and alcohol to worrying about travel, pregnancy, hygiene and caring for loved ones when they are ill. This self-help guide will help you to better understand emetophobia and give you the tools to overcome it.Using proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) including exposure and response prevention (ERP) techniques, this book will support you to:· Understand what emetophobia is and what keeps it going· Identify your problems and goals· Set out a step-by-step plan to challenge and defeat your emetophobia· Overcome common challenges and setbacks.The book also includes guidance on medical treatment and advice for friends, partners and family of adults and young people with emetophobia.Trade ReviewThe book is informative, practical and supportive; a great resource for understanding and overcoming emetophobia providing you with tips and tools you need to prepare yourself for dealing with it. Clear, concise and not at all condescending it is ideal for anyone wanting to break free from their fear. -- Anxiety UKAn invaluable resource for anyone living with emetophobia. I wish this book had been around when I was having therapy for my emetophobia, but I'm so glad to have it now to dip into whenever I need it. -- Melissa Boyle, author of Geek Magnifique: Finding the Logic in my OCD and blogger at Geek Magnifique.

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Book SynopsisPREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS OVERCOMING YOUR CHILD''S FEARS AND WORRIESDoes your child suffer from fears and worries that affect their behaviour or keep them awake at night?Fears and worries are very common among children with around 15% thought to suffer from anxiety disorders; the most commonly identified emotional or behavioural problems among children. However, if left unchecked, they can cause more serious problems such as school avoidance, difficulties in making friends and long-term problems with anxiety and depression. Written by two of the UK''s foremost experts on childhood anxiety, this extremely useful guide will enable you to understand what is causing your child''s worries and to carry out step-by-step practical strategies to help him or her to overcome them, including:? Addressing specific fears and phobias as well as general anxiety and ''worrying''? Using case studies, worksheets and charts<

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times BestsellerHave you ever had a strange urge to jump from a tall building, or steer your car into oncoming traffic? You are not alone. In this captivating fusion of science, history and personal memoir, writer David Adam explores the weird thoughts that exist within every mind, and how they drive millions of us towards obsessions and compulsions.'One of the best and most readable studies of a mental illness to have emerged in recent years . . . an honest and open and, yes, maybe life-changing work' - Matt Haig, Observer Told with fierce clarity, humour and urgent lyricism, this extraordinary book is both the haunting story of a personal nightmare, and a fascinating doorway into the darkest corners of our minds.David has suffered from obsessive compulsive disoder (OCD) for twenty years, and The Man Who Couldn't Stop is his unflinchingly honest attempt to understand the condition and his experiTrade ReviewClear-sighted and eminently accessible ... a fundamentally important book that will bring a breath of fresh understanding to sufferers - as well as mental-health professionals, and family and friends of anyone who exhibits symptoms of OCD. I urge anyone to buy it. It will make you think again * Sunday Times *A fascinating study of the living nightmare that is obsessive compulsive disorder ... one of the best and most readable studies of a mental illness to have emerged in recent years ... an honest and open and, yes, maybe life-changing work -- Matt Haig * Observer *Combines a scientific account of OCD from ancient times to the most recent research with passages of tenderly written memoir * Telegraph *The Man Who Couldn't Stop is quite simply book of the year, on living with OCD: just buy it now -- Adam RutherfordSuperb... A brave and helpful contribution to deepening our understanding of the intricate complexities of mental ill-health * The Times *Adam recounts his journey with humour and detachment * Literary Review *[An] engaging, exhaustively researched neuro memoir, a blend of brain science and personal history * Evening Standard *This blew me away. Stunning -- Ian Sample * Guardian *An insider's tour of the OCD brain, providing insight into the cultural and scientific evolution of how we view and treat a disorder that affects up to 3% of people worldwide * Nature *A captivating first-person account of how a blizzard of unwanted thoughts can become a personal nightmare. At times shocking, at times tragic, at times unbelievably funny, it is a wonderful read * Focus *A lucid, humane ­- only intermittently autobiographical - science book ... offers a clear history through riveting case studies and the work of key figures * Metro *David Adam, a successful writer, is also a sufferer of obsessive compulsive disorder ... He covers the history of OCD, the treatments that have been tried without success, and his experience of cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, which was greatly helpful. A well-written, thorough account * Independent *Well-researched, witty, honest and irreverent, Adam's account proves as irresistible as his subject * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisSurvivors of trauma—whether abuse, accidents, or war—can end up profoundly wounded, betrayed by their bodies that failed to get them to safety and that are a source of pain. In order to fully heal from trauma, a connection must be made with oneself, including one’s body. The trauma-sensitive yoga described in this book moves beyond traditional talk therapies that focus on the mind, by bringing the body actively into the healing process. This allows trauma survivors to cultivate a more positive relationship to their body through gentle breath, mindfulness, and movement practices. Overcoming Trauma through Yoga is a book for survivors, clinicians, and yoga instructors who are interested in mind/body healing. It introduces trauma-sensitive yoga, a modified approach to yoga developed in collaboration between yoga teachers and clinicians at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, led by yoga teacher David Emerson, along with medical doctor Bessel van der Kolk. The book begins with an in-depth description of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including a description of how trauma is held in the body and the need for body-based treatment. It offers a brief history of yoga, describes various styles of yoga commonly found in Western practice, and identifies four key themes of trauma-sensitive yoga. Chair-based exercises are described that can be incorporated into individual or group therapy, targeting specific treatment goals, and modifications are offered for mat-based yoga classes. Each exercise includes trauma-sensitive language to introduce the practice, as well as photographs to illustrate the poses. The practices have been offered to a wide range of individuals and groups, including men and women, teens, returning veterans, and others. Rounded out by valuable quotes and case stories, the book presents mindfulness, breathing, and yoga exercises that can be used by home practitioners, yoga teachers, and therapists as a way to cultivate awareness, tolerance, and an increased acceptance of the self.  

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Book SynopsisBreak free from anxiety and be free to live a full, happy life with internationally renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer - based on over 20 years of research and his simple habit-breaking programme.We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic and political upheaval or as personal as having kids at home fighting the urge to reach for the wine bottle every night, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But in this timely book, Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone.We think of anxiety as everything from mild unease to full-blown panic. But it's also what drives the addictive behaviours and bad habits we use to cope (e.g. stress eating, procrastination, doomscrolling and social media). Plus, anxiety lives in a part of the brain that resists rational thought. So we get stuck in anxiety habit loops that we can't think our way out of or use willpower to overcome. Dr. Brewer teaches us to map our brains to discover our triggers, defuse them with the simple but powerful practice of curiosity, and to train our brains using mindfulness and other practices that his lab has proven can work.Distilling more than 20 years of research and hands-on work with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches, and leaders in government and business, Dr. Brewer has created a clear, solution-oriented programme that anyone can use to feel better - no matter how anxious they feel.Trade ReviewThis may be the only book on anxiety you'll ever need. Drawing on his lab's latest neuroscience and clinically proven techniques, Dr. Brewer ingeniously reveals why anxiety loops are so hard to break. Showing clearly how and why worry is so addictive, he guides you how to shift through the gears to break the old habits that keep anxiety going, and to unwind the rope that's been coiled around your life. With new insights on every page, this is evidence-based psychological science at its best. * Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, Co-author of Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World *In Unwinding Anxiety neuroscientist Judson Brewer offers a brilliant breakthrough, brain-based methods for lessening our anxiety-driven habits. And anxiety, after all, is the common cold of our emotional life. * Daniel Goleman, New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence *Unwinding Anxiety explores why worrying can be so toxic and offers proven techniques to stop ... it's advice worth taking. * The Daily Telegraph *One of the hardest things about tackling a bad habit is confronting the anxiety behind it. Jud Brewer has given us a breakthrough program with great tips and hacks that anyone can use to feel better. We all need this book! * BJ Fogg, New York Times bestselling author of Tiny Habits *Grounded in the best of current science and totally user friendly, Unwinding Anxiety reveals how a powerful set of mindfulness tools can free us from the worry that rules our lives. This is the most helpful and informative book on anxiety I've read! * Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance *

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Book Synopsis A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger presents a clear and effective approach to helping children and adults alike understand and deal constructively with children''s anger. Using easy to understand yet rarely taught skills for anger management, including how to teach communication of emotions, A Volcano in My Tummy offers engaging, well-organized activities which help to overcome the fear of children''s anger which many adult care-givers experience. By carefully distinguishing between anger the feeling, and violence the behavior, this accessible little book, primarily created for ages 6 to thirteen, helps to create an awareness of anger, enabling children to relate creatively and harmoniously at critical stages in their development. Through activities, stories, articles, and games designed to allow a multi-subject, developmental approach to the topic at home and in school, A Volcano in My Tummy gives us the tools we need to put aTable of Contents Introduction Key Concepts The Anger Rules Especially for Parents and Caregivers Building Children's Self Esteem What Can Adults Do When A Child is Angry? A One-to-One Anger Management Program Troubleshooting Especially for Teachers Curriculum Integration Running a Staff Meeting About Anger Bibliography Lessons Lesson 1: A VOLCANO IN MY TUMMY Worksheet: Do You Have A Volcano In Your Tummy or Explosions In Your Head? Lesson 2: BOTTLING ANGER Worksheet: Bottling Anger Lesson 3: ARE YOU A VOLCANO? Worksheet: Are You a Volcano? Lesson 4: THE ANGER RULES Lesson 5: DIRTY ANGER / CLEAN ANGER Worksheet: Clean Anger is Healthy Lesson 6: CRAIG`S ANGRY DAY Lesson 7: THE INSIDE STORY Lesson 8: TECHNOPARENT Worksheet: Technoparent Lesson 9: TIME OUT Worksheet: Time Out Lesson 10: SAFE WAYS OF GETTING ANGRY Worksheet: Safe Ways of Getting Angry CREATIVE ANGER TENSION SCALE Worksheet: What Lit the Fuse? MAGIC Worksheet: Want Some Magic to Help You? ROLE PLAYING Role Playing Scenarios THE FOUR LEVELS OF MUSCLE Worksheet: Using Your Muscles SHIELDS Worksheet: Shields KALMIC AND THE ANGRY ALIEN Worksheet: Debrief COLD WATER WORDS Worksheets: Cold Water Words GRUDGE JAR ANGER VOCABULARY Worksheet: Word Search One Worksheet: Word Search Two Worksheet: Crossword Solutions SWEARING Worksheet: What Do You Do When You Want To Swear? PROBLEM SOLVING Worksheet: Play Your Own Problem Solving Video AGGROSCENARIO! Worksheet: Aggroscenario ANGER IN THE WORLD WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Worksheet: We Can Make a Difference

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Book SynopsisSevere anxiety affects a huge number of women in pregnancy and the postnatal period, making a challenging time even more difficult. You may be suffering from uncontrollable worries about pregnancy and birth, distressing intrusive thoughts of accidental or deliberate harm to the baby, or fears connected to traumatic experiences. This practical self-help guide provides an active route out of feeling anxious. Step-by-step, the book teaches you to apply cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) techniques in the particular context of pregnancy and becoming a new parent in order to overcome maternal anxiety in all its forms. Working through the book you will gain understanding of your anxiety and how factors from the past and present may be playing a role in how you feel. Together with practical exercises and worksheets to move through at your own pace, you will gain the tools you need to help you move forward and enjoy parenthood.Trade Review'Having a baby is undoubtedly one of the most powerful experiences of life. Alongside joyful emotions, it is understandable that it may lead to more upsetting ones as well, and most people are now aware of the possibility of post-natal depression. This book addresses the less discussed, but more common, impact of significant anxiety problems surrounding pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. It lays out, with admirable clarity, the different forms this anxiety might take and provides guidance for how to deal with each of these, based on established cognitive behavioural principles. The book maintains a straightforward and compassionate approach, wearing its expertise lightly. It will be invaluable to all parents, whether it is your first child or a later one, and offers both the hope and practical advice we all need to break free from anxiety at this precious time.' Nick Grey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust'This comprehensive self-help book on all forms of anxiety during pregnancy and the year after birth is a must-read for women with anxiety problems during this period. This up-to-date evidence-based resource, written by leading perinatal psychologists using cognitive-behavioural principles, explores how to cope with excessive worries about pregnancy and becoming a mother, phobias such as needle phobia, pandemic-related anxieties, panic attacks, fears after traumatic experiences such as fear of childbirth, bonding concerns and more. Women will welcome the non-judgmental, supportive and wise words in this much needed resource, as well as the self-help exercises included in every chapter. If you fear you will not be able to cope with anxiety in the perinatal period, this really is the book for you!' Louise M. Howard, NIHR Research Professor in Women's Mental Health and NIHR Senior Investigator, Section of Women's Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London'Finally! A clear, thoughtful and accessible guide for understanding and tackling anxieties and fears in pregnancy and with a new baby. Many parents will recognise their struggles in this book. The authors are world-leading experts on perinatal anxiety, having worked clinically with many parents and guiding the way on clinical research in the area. Their wisdom is here. There's a set of strategies for everyone. Don't wait, take the first step towards feeling free from perinatal anxiety and fear and finding your path towards being the parent you want and deserve to be.' Heather O'Mahen, Professor in Perinatal Clinical Psychology, University of Exeter, NHS England National Clinical Advisor to Perinatal Mental Health'This is a wonderful and much needed book by leaders in the field of perinatal mental health. Until recently perinatal anxiety has been a neglected area. This is despite the fact that one in five will suffer from one or more anxiety or anxiety-related condition during the perinatal period. Although our understanding of perinatal anxiety has increased, few evidence-based self-help books have been published. This book provides state-of-the art, evidence-based recommendations for overcoming anxiety during the perinatal period. It is sophisticated but easy to read and follow. I am very impressed by this book and will definitely recommend it to my clients.' Nichole Fairbrother, PhD, RPsych, CACBT-ACTCC Certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and Founding Member, Clinical Associate Professor and MSFHR Health Professional-Investigator, University of British Columbia, VictoriaTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Persistent and distressing worry; 3. Unwanted intrusive thoughts of harm; 4. Specific phobias affecting pregnancy and the postnatal period; 5. Panic attacks and health worries; 6. Feeling anxious around other people; 7. Coping with traumatic experiences while pregnant and after birth; 8. Anxiety about pregnancy and birth; 9. Anxiety and adjusting to motherhood; 10. Beyond the perinatal period: taking your new skills forward into parenthood.

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Book SynopsisIs your perfectionism causing you anxiety, stress, and worry?If you identify as a perfectionist, you may not see your perfectionism as a problem. But striving for unrealistic standards, basing your self-worth on meeting those standards, and engaging in persistent self-criticism will ultimately lead to anxiety, stress, worry, burnout, and unhappiness. So, how can you distinguish between “helpful” and “hurtful” perfectionism and stop holding yourself and others to unrealistically high standards?Written by two clinical psychologists, Perfectly Anxious shines a much-needed light on the hidden costs of “being the best,” and offers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you cope with the anxiety that is driven by your perfectionism. You’ll learn how your “need to be perfect” can actually hinder your productivity, and keep you from reaching your goals. You’ll also learn skills to help you gain distance from negative self-talk and criticism, let go of unhelpful and self-limiting labels such as “success” or “failure,” and give yourself and others permission to make mistakes while still honoring your high aspirations.If you’re struggling with feelings of anxiety and stress, and suspect your perfectionism may be to blame, this guide will show you how to stop getting in the way of your own success, and live a life guided by your deepest values.

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Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, there lived a happy family called the Maitlands. Iain, the father, was a writer. Tracey, the mother, worked at a nearby school. They had three bright and charming children, Michael, Sophie and Adam. It looked like the perfect family life. Until October 2012, when Iain received a message. Michael had been taken to hospital. Years of depression, anxiety and anorexia had taken their toll, and he had pneumonia and a collapsed lung. The doctors weren't sure if he would make it.Told with humour and frankness through Michael's diary entries and Iain's own reflections, Out of the Madhouse charts Michael's journey to recovery from entering the Priory and returning home, to becoming a mental health ambassador for young people. Sharing tips and techniques that have helped them and others to self-manage, this is an essential resource for anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and similar issues.Trade ReviewI love this book; profoundly moving, beautifully written and above all incredibly important. I read it in one sitting, often nodding, often crying and ultimately I was left feeling wonderfully hopeful. -- James Withey, founder of The Recovery Letters project, editor of 'The Recovery Letters'This reflective book presents Michael's recovery from the multiple clinical effects emanating from abject low self-worth and loneliness. Whilst both traditional treatment as well as self-help and lifestyle strategies have helped him, the overriding ingredients that stand out in making positive change and enhancing resilience are the warmth of his connections, both family and friends, and the power of communication - spoken, written and art. -- Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Founder & CEO stem4Out of the Madhouse confronts the shocking bleakness of mental illness head on. Michael's diary of his battle to equip himself with both the tools and the will required to rejoin something approaching mainstream existence is sobering ... and Iain's tips and explanations are a big positive. -- Charlie Mortimer, Author of 'Dear Lupin' & 'Lucky Lupin'The Maitlands provide a brave, retrospective recount of a socially sensitive topic, where its strength lies in the powerful nature of the book's dual perspective. An honest and touching approach with advice grounded in invaluable, personal experience. Out Of The Madhouse is an excellent exploration of the phenomenology of mental illness and its wider impact. -- Joshua Fletcher Psychotherapist & Author of 'Anxiety: Panicking about Panic'Table of ContentsPreface. A Fairy Story. Part One - Into the Priory. Another Fairy Story. Part Two - Back Home. Part Three - Inside the Maitland Family.

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Book SynopsisEssential guide for everything you need to know to keep relaxed through every day lifeRepackage of the phenomenally successful guide to dealing with nervous illness Self Help for Your Nerves. This guide offers the most comprehensive insight and advice into coping with nervous stress.Sufferers of nervous illness regard Self Help for Your Nerves as their bible many believe that if they had found it earlier they would have been saved years of unnecessary suffering.Dr Claire Weekes looks at:How the Nervous System WorksWhat is Nervous IllnessCommon factors in the development of nervous illnessRecurring Nervous AttacksPlus important chapters on depression, sorrow, guilt and disgrace, obsessions, sleeplessness, confidence, loneliness and agoraphobia.The book also shows the Dr Claire Weekes method, a practical programme on learning to take your place among people without fear.

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Book Synopsis'I can say with certainty that this man saved my life. He made life worth living. But most importantly, he empowered me to find and reclaim myself again' Lady GagaDo the work to heal yourself and find a path through trauma.Trauma is everywhere and so many of us are silently affected by it. Stressful, challenging and frightening events can happen to anyone, at any age, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted. Left unchecked, difficult experiences can have a lasting psychological effect on our wellbeing.In Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, leading psychiatrist Dr Paul Conti sets out a unique set of tools anyone can access to help recognise the signs of trauma, heal from past hurt and find the road to recovery.Drawing on the most recent scientific research, Dr Conti breaks down the topic into clear sections, looking at why trauma happens, how it manifests in the body and what we can do to move past it. In the book, you'll discover the three different types of trauma you might face, as well as practical exercises and solutions for getting to the root of the problem.This is an important, life-affirming book, one that invites you to empower yourself against trauma, own your life experiences and learn to thrive, not just survive, in the wake of life's difficulties.Trade ReviewDr Conti is a physician and psychiatrist, and a person who has been through a lot, too. This gives him a unique perspective on how people function and how traumas can change us, specifically how traumas lead us to think and act differently without understanding why. * Kim Kardashian *Trauma affects countless individuals and families, and Paul's book is carefully thought out and explained in ways that are understandable to everyone. Wisdom and patience prevail in his unique outlook on a subject that has been largely ignored by doctors for years. It's a must-read for professionals as well as anyone who has experienced trauma or other psychological stressors. * Tommy Hilfiger *

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Book SynopsisDo you want to stop worrying? Do you want to feel calm whenever you want? Do you want to turn off fear and turn on peace? Do you want to relax deeply and feel happy? Then let Paul McKenna help you!Over more than three decades, Paul McKenna has helped millions of people to improve their lives with hypnosis, NLP and Havening. Using the latest psychological techniques, Paul will help train your mind and body, step-by-step, to control feelings of anxiety and experience deep peace within yourself. You will quickly learn to no longer feel overwhelmed by stress, worry, fear and panic, so you can live a more joyful life.This book comes with 18 audio techniques that you can download, so Paul will be there for you 24 hours a day to help you find calm. Anxiety is controlled by the subconscious mind, so it requires a subconscious re-programming solution. The hypnotic trance that comes with this book will re-wire your subconscious mind to relax you, so you can think clearly and feel good in all the various situations in life, without anxiety and panic-free.So, rather than dreading the future, you can look forward to every day feeling in control and happy.

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