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Book SynopsisThinking about our body's functions can be scary, especially when it morphs into Health Anxiety that gets in the way of everyday life. Facing Mighty Fears About Health teaches 4 steps to manage 'false alarm' fears. Fun Facts about the body engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. This book is part of the Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears series, designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.Trade ReviewDawn Huebner explains worry and fear to children with a tone that is confident, warm and straight-forward. Never condescending, always creative, and packed full of examples and instructions, the Mighty Fears books teach children and caring adults how to move forward with a plan. She knows kids, she knows worry, and she knows what helps. -- Lynn Lyons, psychotherapist, author, speaker and Flusteclux podcast ownerDawn Huebner is my go-to author when helping anxious kids. -- Natasha Daniels, LCSW, creator of atparentingsurivival.comUsing proven CBT Strategies, this new series offers countless ideas for exposure, helping readers feel understood and empowered. -- Bonnie Zucker, PsyD, author of Anxiety-Free KidsNobody writes for anxious children like Dawn Huebner. These books are a must. -- Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, author of Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCDTable of ContentsFacing Mighty Fears About HealthNote for Parents and Caregivers Resources

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Book SynopsisThe bible for people who experience panic-attacks, this new edition, released in 2016, has been updated to include the latest research findings.Trade Review“Essential reading for all sufferers” Here’s Health. “A much needed book that will help many sufferers” Dr Caroline Shreeve. “Panic Attacks became my bible” The Sunday Times. “If you feel a sense of rising panic, just follow Christine Ingham’s advice.” Simon Mills

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Book SynopsisDr David Burns is the author of five books including the bestselling Feeling Good and Feeling Good Together. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and has served as Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School. In February 2008 Dr Burns and Feeling Good were featured on the BBC's Imagine series (first episode).Trade ReviewAnother masterpiece from the author who helped millions help themselves * Henny Westra, PhD, associate professor and director of the York University Anxiety Research Clinic *...lays out exactly what readers need to do to feel better * Jacqueline B Persons, PhD, director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy *Few truly great books on psychotherapy have been published, and this is one of them * Albert Ellis, PhD, bestselling author of A Guide to Rational Living *

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Book SynopsisUp to 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from diagnosable depression (bbc.co.uk) that's approximately 12 million people. Depression takes multiple forms, including seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and postnatal depression. Research by the BBC claims that up to 75% of sufferers are not receiving any form of professional medication or therapy, which strongly suggests that self-help is often a preferred course of action. Overcoming Depression For Dummies outlines practical methods for recognising and managing the symptoms of depression for those readers who might be too scared to go to their GP, who want to know more about the illness before they seek professional medical guidance, or for those who are just curious about depression and what it means. Overcoming Depression For Dummies: Is written by an expert team of clinical psychologists and provides step-by-step guidelines on proven therapeutic exercises and ways to implement poTrade Review'...this text is an extremely comprehensive guide for someone who wants to learn more about depression itself...' . ( British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, July 2009).Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Part I: Discovering Depression and Designing Defences. Chapter 1: Understanding and Overcoming Depression. Chapter 2: Detecting Depression. Chapter 3: Breaching Barriers to Change. Chapter 4: Finding Help for Depression. Part II: Seeing Things More Clearly: Cognitive Therapy. Chapter 5: Uncovering Underlying Thought Processes. Chapter 6: Dispersing the Dark Clouds of Depressive Thinking. Chapter 7: Discovering the Distorting Perceptions Behind Depression. Chapter 8: Amending Your Memory. Part III: Actively Combating Depression: Behaviour Therapy. Chapter 9: Don’t take it Lying Down! Chapter 10: Exercising to Lift Depression. Chapter 11: Rediscovering Healthy Pleasures. Chapter 12: Handling Life’s Headaches. Part IV: Adjusting to Changing Relationships. Chapter 13: Working through Loss, Grief, and Mourning. Chapter 14: Revitalising Relationships. Part V: Full Bodied Assault: Biological Therapies to Fight the Physical Foe. Chapter 15: Maximising Medication Benefits. Chapter 16: Help and Hope: Exploring Complementary Therapies for Depression. Part VI: Life After Depression. Chapter 17: Reducing the Risk of Relapse. Chapter 18: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness. Chapter 19: Heading for Happiness Through Positive Psychology. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Ways of Improving Your Mood. Chapter 21: Ten Ways of Helping a Child with Depression. Chapter 22: Ten Ways of Helping a Friend or Partner with Depression. Appendix: Resources for You. Index.

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Book SynopsisStella O'Malley is the author of Cotton Wool Kids and Bully-Proof Kids. This new book moves beyond parenting books to general self-help and explores the reasons why so many people feel more anxious, overwhelmed and stressed than ever. The way that we are encouraged to emphasise our emotions, often causing more harm than good, and how we are misreading mental health messages is also scrutinised. With a particular interest in the rising levels of anxiety, she shows us how our increasingly perfectionist and materialistic society has created a society shallow and toxic that is high on expectation and low on satisfaction.After examining why and how we feel so overwhelmed and anxious, the second half of the book focuses on tapping into our inner strength so that we can learn to stop giving our power away. More than anything, this book, with a series of simple thinking tools, helps the reader to move forward to a place where they can experience challenges to their

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Book SynopsisA clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniquesMany people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and find inner peace. Regular meditation can help you to combat stress, improve your general health, increase your awareness and boost your capacity to think clearly and creatively. Teach Yourself to Meditate is the ideal guide for everyone who wants to learn this powerful technique. This excellent book explains what meditation is, why it works and how to do it, as well as the 10 core meditation practices which work best for everyone. Throughout the book there are also easy-to-follow exercises and enjoyable ''spot meditations'' which you can do any time, anywhere. By investing just a few minutes a day, you will learn a skill that will greatly improve the quality of your life.Trade ReviewAn excellent book * Daily Mail *A clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniques * Kindred Spirit Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAre you an ambitious person? Have you been taught that anxiety is the price of admission for success?In this game-changing road map for high achievers, clinical psychologist Dr Mary Anderson shares her 8 Essentials powerful principles that will allow you to pursue your goals without sacrificing your wellbeing. These actionable, science-based strategies tackle the pressures and pitfalls common to high-performing individuals, including burnout, imposter syndrome, anxiety, fear of failure, and more.In The Happy High Achiever: 8 Essentials to Overcome Anxiety, Reduce Stress and Energize Yourself for Success, you will discover: Why striving for perfection actually limits you How to navigate uncertainty with less worry and more ease How to find relief in moments of overwhelm and manage stress Why gratitude is rocket fuel for your success How to discover what you want in life and set clear, attainable goals With this book, you can optimize your mental health, achieve sustainable success and learn the secret habits of happy high achievers.

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Book SynopsisDon't panic! Combat your worries and minimize anxiety with CBT! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviors and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Understanding Your Anxiety 7 Chapter 1: All About Anxiety 9 Chapter 2: Making a Map of Your Anxiety 23 Part II: Tackling Your Anxiety 37 Chapter 3: Going for Goals 39 Chapter 4: Facing Your Fears 51 Chapter 5: Finding Out if Your Fears Are Fact or Fiction 63 Chapter 6: Letting Go of Worry 81 Chapter 7: Anxiety Rules and How to Break Them 93 Part III: Making Progress and Moving On 107 Chapter 8: Looking at the Bigger Picture 109 Chapter 9: Creating Your Route Map for a Brighter Future 123 Part IV: The Part of Tens 135 Chapter 10: Ten Tips for Tackling Anxiety 137 Chapter 11: Ten Inspiring Tips for Moving On from Anxiety 145 Index 157

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Book SynopsisWe all want our to children to learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many kids are struggling to connect, often with no apparent reason why. What with the steep rise in screen time and the social learning lost to Covid quarantines and school closures, many kids haven''t had sufficient opportunity to learn all the rules of nonverbal behaviour.In Raising a Socially Successful Child, Dr. Stephen Nowicki reveals how to identify the non-verbal areas where a child might be struggling, and equips readers with a set of simple exercises for helping any child learn how to:- Follow the rhythm of conversations- Respect the boundaries of personal space- Learn to express and read emotions in facial expressions and body language- Understand the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch- Sense a person''s mood based on their tone of voiceDrawing on decades of research, as well as dozens of case

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Book SynopsisFOREWORD BY PROFESSOR PAUL SALKOVSKIS- You left the doctor''s surgery before you could ask the things you really wanted to know.- You''ve googled your question about OCD and had 75 answers, all contradicting each other.- You asked your best friend - but they looked at you strangely.You have so many questions, but no idea where to start finding the answers. Here they are. In this book you''ll find the definitive, expert responses to all your FAQs: On OCD. No question is too simple, too embarrassing, too rude or too offbeat to be included, and each one has been asked by thousands of people just like you.Will people judge me for my thoughts?Can hormones make OCD worse?Does anyone ruminate as much as me?All these questions, and hundreds more, are covered in this short but powerful, helpful, practical guide to managing your OCD. Read at your leisure, or dip in and out when you most need the support or to sTrade ReviewEach answer is thoughtful and comprehensive. And, they acknowledge where there is uncertainty or nuances to the answer. So the book is suitable for anyone with OCD or their loved ones and well worth the price -- Professor David Veale, Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in OCD

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Holds the key to easing the mental torture of those who have endured a lifelong struggle with the symptoms of acute and chronic anxiety. A unique book by a unique doctor'' IRISH TIMESA practical guide to understanding, managing and overcoming anxiety and panic attacks by bestselling author and GP Harry Barry. Do you or does someone you love suffer from general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, a phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder? Or are you a health-care worker treating people with these disorders? Then this book is for you. Dr Harry Barry combines a deep knowledge of the inner workings of the mind and brain with a wealth of experience treating patients as a GP to offer a way out of the fear, worry and shame of anxiety. In this wise, supportive book, Dr Barry explains clearly and simply what it is about our minds and brains that generates the symptoms Trade ReviewHis book holds the key to easing the mental torture of those who have endured a lifelong struggle with the symptoms of acute and chronic anxiety. A unique book by a unique doctor * IRISH TIMES *I think that everyone can get something from this book - those affected by anxiety, but also mental-health professionals and scientists working in the area. -- Professor Catherine Harmer * Oxford University *Anxiety & Panic is not a book for your doctor's shelf - it is a book for YOU. If you've ever experienced anxiety, stress or panic attacks - all of which are on the increase in our more stressful lives - then please, read this book . . . -- Cathy Kelly, author and UNICEF ambassadorHis book holds the key to easing the mental tortureof those who have endured a lifelong struggle with the symptoms of acuteand chronic anxiety. A unique book by a unique doctor. -- Dr Muiris Houston * Irish Times *I think that everyonecan get something from this book - those affected by anxiety, but also mental-health professionals and scientists working in the area. -- Professor Catherine Harmer, cognitive neuroscience * Oxford University *Flagging Anxiety & Panic is not a book for your doctor's shelf - it is a bookfor YOU. If you've ever experienced anxiety, stress or panic attacks - all ofwhich are on the increase in our more stressful lives - then please, read thisbook . . . -- Cathy Kelly, Author and UNICEF Ambassador

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Book SynopsisOvercome the crippling effects of panic attacks and agoraphobia Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by feelings of panic that seem to come from nowhere and yet feel terrifyingly real? Do you avoid certain situations because you think you''ll experience a panic attack? If so, this step-by-step self-help course can give you the necessary skills to overcome and prevent such attacks and the associated agoraphobia. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques and the authors'' many years of experience and expertise in treating this disabling condition, it offers an indispensable guide for anyone affected, including sufferers, their friends and families, psychologists and those working in the medical profession. Explains the many forms and causes of panic Contains a complete self-help program and monitoring sheets Based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive therapy

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Book SynopsisLearn how to control your health anxietyHealth anxiety affects many people across the world - a preoccupation with physical illness that is equally bad for your mental health. This can be worsened in times of global panic about pandemics. This self-help guide explains how health anxiety develops and what keeps it going. This updated edition gives you clinically proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you challenge the way you think and behave, such as:- What health anxiety is and how it develops - Physical symptom - How to spot and challenge thoughts that make you anxious. - Reducing your focus on illness- How to spot and challenge thoughts that make you anxious- Reducing your focus on your body and on illness

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Book SynopsisLearn how to manage your feelings of panic Panic disorder and panic attacks affect many people across the world. This self-help guide explains how panic develops and what keeps it going. This updated edition gives you clinically proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you recognise the link between your thoughts and your panic:How to spot and challenge thoughts that make you panicKeeping a panic diaryLearn calming breathing techniques

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Book SynopsisPractical help for managing distressing voice hearing experiencesHave you ever heard someone talking to you, but when you turned around no one was there? Voice hearing is more common than might be expected. Many of those who experience this phenomenon won''t find it distressing, while some may find it extremely upsetting and even debilitating. Although the causes of voice hearing are many and varied, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been found to be a highly effective treatment for distressing voices. CBT can provide a powerful and positive way of coping with distressing voices, helping people to live well, even though the voice hearing may continue. Written by experts, this accessible self-help manual takes those affected by distressing voices on a journey of recovery and healing, based on the latest psychological research. This fully revised and updated edition includes: Clear explanations of what distressing voices are and whaTrade ReviewA ground-breaking guide on overcoming this distressing conditionThe information presented is up to date with current thinking within the clinical psychology community and research evidence, yet it is presented in an accessible way, with concepts carefully and clearly explained . . . the book would be a great resource for voice-hearers either to read independently or with professional support while participating in cognitive behavioural therapy. I will certainly be recommending it to the voice-hearers I work with and their relatives. I will also be suggesting that other mental health professionals I work with read the book - PsychosisI have enjoyed using the book with clients and they have commented on its clarity, and particularly valued reading the real life experiences. I think this book is a great resource for people who want to start making some changes to their voice hearing experience on their own or with the support of those close to them - Clinical Psychology Forum

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Book Synopsis''A powerful reframing of anxiety'' Anna Mathur, author of The Uncomfortable Truth''Compassionate, thoughtful and nuanced . . . I loved this beautiful, brilliant book'' Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence ''A transformative and compassionate exploration of anxiety'' Galit Atlas, Ph.D., author of Emotional InheritanceMost of us are intimately familiar with anxiety, and with its increasing hold on our minds, our hopes and plans, and our bodies. But how well do we really understand it, and what can we do to transform it into something new - into resilience, or courage, or creativity?In this extraordinary book, Dr. Alexandra Shaker, a clinical psychologist, takes us on a journey through the body - from brain to blood to heart to guts - to examine the connections between our emotional, psychological, and physical lives. She unravels what the body can teach us about anxiety, and what we can learn from our long cultural history of the anxious impulse.Melding psychology, neuroscience, history, and literature, she considers why-despite all the checklists and scientific advancements-we are still struggling to outrun our oldest terrors, and how a new approach focused on accepting anxiety as part of the human condition can help revolutionise our relationship with it.

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Book SynopsisA friendly, full-colour, illustrated workbook that guides readers through exercises based in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) principles, with a goal of improving mental health and providing coping mechanisms for tough times. The book will be full of creative exercises, like drawing a safe space for yourself and illustrating your feelings, and will include practical skills, like tips on distress tolerance. Includes background information to understand the exercises and their effectiveness.Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a revolutionary treatment that helps people identify, cope with, and move through emotions. Art therapy uses creativity and techniques like drawing to help a person further explore their feelings and express them. What happens when you link them together? You get The Big Feelings Survival Guide, a unique and powerful workbook designed to yield insight and understanding.Covering the three classic "parent emotions"-Anger, Fear, Sadness-the exercises are deceptively simple yet richly thought out, and each has a clinical underpinning. Draw a safe space for yourself. Scribble out angry impulses. Explore the mind-body connection by matching emotions with somatic sensations. Embrace confusion by working through a maze with different paths. Act out rebellious urges by painting a messy rainbow. Plus tips, games, and other practical help.There is no wrong way to use this book. No art skills required. Just work through it with honesty and discover practical skills to help you engage in self-care, cope with life, and take care of your mental health.

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to fighting anxiety, you have more control than you think: the power is at the end of your fork. We’re in the middle of a global anxiety epidemic, but in Calm Your Mind With Food, bestselling author and nutritional psychiatrist Dr Uma Naidoo gives you the tools to take back control. Dr Naidoo draws on the latest science to demonstrate how an understanding of how both the brain and gut microbiome works, and a diet that creates a strong foundation for mental health, will equip you to control your anxiety. In this revolutionary, solutions-focussed and full-body approach to relieving anxiety, you’ll learn: · Dr Uma’s six pillars to calm the mind · How inflammation affects everything from anxiety and depression to Alzheimer’s disease · How the trillions of bacteria living in your gut are key to controlling anxiety · How to incorporate anxiety-busting foods into your diet, from the obscure (ashwagandha) to the ubiquitous (vitamin C) · Which foods you should avoid as you make anti-anxiety eating choices · The best diets for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression With guidelines for creating your own personal anti-anxiety meal plan and dozens of supernutrient-forward, delicious recipes, Dr Naidoo shows how to effectively use food and nutrition as essential tools for calming the mind. This ground-breaking guide will help you boost your immunity, reduce anxiety and enhance your overall mental well-being.Trade Review"The antidote to stress. Essential reading." * Tim Spector, author of 'Food for Life' *“Nutritional Psychiatry is a new discipline and Dr. Uma Naidoo is a global leader in this field. This book is a must-read for anyone who is plagued with stress and anxiety, which is essentially every one of us!” * Deepak Chopra, author of 'Living in the Light' *"When it comes to psychiatry, Dr. Uma Naidoo is a unique global leader who integrates her research and clinical work to provide science backed protocols. In this amazing book she tackles the #1 condition afflicting the world today: Anxiety. This book will transform the way you think about the food you eat to help calm your mind.” * Dr Daniel Amen, author of 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life' *“I can’t say enough about the critical connections Dr. Uma Naidoo draws between mental health and the food we eat. In her revolutionary book, she masterfully teaches how to use food to relieve symptoms of anxiety using principles of nutritional psychiatry, a field she has pioneered." * Giada De Laurentiis, bestselling author of 'Eat Better, Feel Better' *"Once you read Dr. Uma Naidoo’s approachable, science-backed explanations of the connection between nutrition and mental health, you will forever alter your dietary choices. In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Naidoo masterfully teaches how to use food to relieve symptoms of anxiety and calm the mind.” * Dr Mark Hyman, author of 'Young Forever' *"This remarkable book beautifully illustrates how mindful eating can alleviate anxiety, offering a refreshing perspective in our anxiety-laden world. A must-read for those seeking solace and tranquillity through the soothing embrace of nourishing meals." * Dr David Perlmutter, author of 'Grain Brain and Drop Acid' *If you spend your time eating and worrying, worrying and eating, this is essential reading. -- Samuel Fishwick * The Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis'WHO KNEW MY ANXIETY COULD BE SO FUNNY?' Amy Morrison, founder of Pregnant ChickenFeeling anxious? Who isn't! Your most irrational (and sometimes rational) fears are hilarious fodder for this sharp and relatable activity book.These days, anxiety is simply part of the human experience. Part journal, part coloring book, part weird coping mechanisms, and part compendium of soothing facts, The Big Activity Book for Anxious Peoplewill be an outlet for anyone who wants to take a break from reality, laugh through her fears, and realize with every page that she is not alone--and to help her figure out what to do when it's 3AM and she's wide awake worrying about whether she cc'ed the right "Bob" on that email. (Probably.)Activities include: * Fun Facts about Aging!* Public Speaking: A Diagram* Your Hotel Room Carpet: A Petri Dish of Horrors* Obscure Diseases You Probably Don't Have* Zen Mantras For The Anxiously Inclined* Soothing Facts about Hand SanitizerOn a bad day, try coloring in the soothing grandma. On a really bad day, find step-by-step instructions on how to build an underground bunker. Reid and Williams want everyone to remember that they're in good company: anxious people are some of the funniest and most interesting and creative humans on the planet. (They know, because they are two of them.)Trade ReviewThis book helped me feel less alone in my anxieties, while also laughing at the sheer absurdity of them. Thank you, Jordan and Erin, for giving voice to my silent screams. -- Beth Newell, editor/cofounder of ReductressI've tried apps, mediation, exercise, mindfulness, doctors, meds, and more to help my ever-growing beast of anxiety but nothing put it into perspective-or made me laugh more-than Reid and Williams' smart, sassy, and absolutely genius The Big Activity Book for Anxious People. From anxiety check-ins to coloring to concrete suggestions for soothers that actually really and truly work, just seeing this book on my desk every morning makes me breathe easier. It should be required reading for everyone I know -- Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author (and anxious person) of Is This Tomorrow and Pictures of YouI laughed out loud at every page. Now I feel better about flying in a plane, being trapped in an Uber without cell service, and all the diseases I probably don't have. I want to give this to everyone I know in my Jordan Catalano generation -- Liz Teich, The New York StylistFrickin' hysterical! Who knew my anxiety could be so funny? -- Amy Morrison, founder of Pregnant ChickenAnxiety loves company. Or, at least, commiseration. This brilliant, hilarious book of fun will keep you giggling and scribbling your worries away. Since receiving it, I've been too busy to do an in depth internet search, but I hear it's scientifically proven to be just as effective at alleviating self-torment as a heavy blanket, dose of CBD oil, or therapy session. My cuticles, hairline, and digestive system salute Reid and Williams! -- Phoebe Lapine, author of The Wellness ProjectThis book is exactly what it says it is: a big activity book for anxious people! It's got some great activities inside that totally keep me busy, keep my anxiety in check, and truly is a great time suck to keep my mind focused on the activities and an escape from whatever is consuming me those days. Cannot recommend this book enough!!! * Buzzfeed *

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Book SynopsisAs seen on the BBC documentary, Inside Our Autistic Minds, with Chris Packham'Full of wisdom and positivity' Professor Nicola MartinOne of the biggest challenges for the parent of any autistic child is how best to support and guide them through the situations in life which might cause them greater stress, anxiety and worry than if they were neurotypical.Dr Luke Beardon has put together an optimistic, upbeat and readable guide that will be essential reading for any parent to an autistic child, whether they are of preschool age or teenagers. Emphasising that autism is not behaviour, but at the same time acknowledging that there are risks of increased anxiety specific to autism, this practical book gives insight into the nature of the anxiety experienced by autistic people, as well as covering every likely situation in which your child might feel anxious or worried. It will help you to prepare your child for school, to monitor their anxiety around school, and also to be informed about the educational choices available to your child. It will give you support to help make breaktimes less stressful for them and how to help them navigate things like eating at school and out of the house. Educationally, this book will take you and your child right up to the point of taking exams and leaving school; socially and emotionally it will cover all the challenges from bullying, friendships, relationships, puberty and sex education. It will give suggestions for alternatives in the scenarios that might cause anxiety or confusion in your child; it will also give a full understanding of your child's sensory responses and such behaviours as masking, or echopraxia.As the parent of an autistic child, you may find their path to adulthood different to the one you had expected to take, but as this book makes clear, autism should be celebrated and affirmed. Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children helps you to do just that, with practical strategies that will help happiness, not anxiety, remain the over-riding emotion that colours your child's memories of their early years.Trade ReviewA remarkable book that alternates between moments of deep recognition and precious insights... It teaches adaptability and flexibility and advocates passionately for an increased understanding of autistic children. * The Autistic Professor *This progressive approach is empowering, and ensures positive self-identity and mental health of autistic children. Practical reframes enable the reader to make changes that will improve lives; Beardon has the ability to put the reader truly in the shoes of an autistic child. * Jodie Smitten Autistic Advocate & Autism Specialist *Beautifully accessible, full of wisdom and positivity. * Professor Nicola Martin *An accessible and comprehensive guide for anyone who interacts with autistic children. * The Psychologist *

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Book SynopsisA practical book shows how to use yoga therapy to balance feelings of anxiety and depression, providing plenty of poses and breathing techniques, a questionnaire to help readers gauge their levels of anxiety and depression, a handy troubleshooting chapter and 35 photos. Original.

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Book SynopsisYour toolkit for managing and overcoming the worst symptoms of depression—quickly and effectively.In an increasingly stressful world—filled with fear and uncertainty—the prospect of effectively managing your depression can seem overwhelming. Add to that the all-consuming grind of day-to-day life, and things can get overwhelming in a hurry. Everyday tasks can seem like insurmountable challenges, your symptoms pile up, and relief slips further out of reach. Your mood becomes darker, your sense of isolation more extreme, and your motivation falls through the floor. What you need is relief—and STAT!Written by a veritable dream team of mental health experts, this short, easy-to-use guide offers evidence-based skills grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation to help you effectively manage negative thoughts, get motivated, rediscover hope, and develop healthy habits. Designed to get right to the point, this book wastes no time in giving you the tools you need to quickly improve your mood, get unstuck from difficult feelings, and stay on top of symptoms before they build up and get the best of you. The sooner your symptoms are under control, the sooner you can get back on track—happier, more motivated, and looking forward with hope.If you’re the type who likes to cut through the clutter and get to the heart of the matter, pick up this book, and pick up the tools inside—relief is only pages away.

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Book SynopsisPowerful and customizable tools grounded in process-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you heal emotional pain and live a vital, values-based lifeDo you struggle with overwhelming emotions, such as anger, anxiety, sadness, shame, or self-blame? Emotions—even intensely distressing ones—are a natural part of life. But if your emotions are so intense that they’re hurting your relationships or getting in the way of your happiness, it’s time for a change.Written by a team of mental health experts, Healing Emotional Pain Workbook is a step-by-step guide to understanding your emotions and enhancing your overall well-being. Rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment, this workbook takes a tailored approach to help you treat the root cause of your emotional pain—whether it’s avoidance, internalization, or rumination. As a result, you’ll create a personalized plan to help you overcome intense emotions and live the life you want.With this workbook, you’ll learn to: ·Stop avoiding and start showing up to your life ·Replace self-blame with self-compassion ·Make decisions based on your values, not your emotions ·Break free from repetitive negative thinking ·Increase psychological flexibility ·Accept your thoughts and emotions—rather than trying to outrun them! When our emotions spiral out of control, they can result in chronic mental suffering. This workbook can help you change the way you react to emotions, before they negatively impact your life.

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Book SynopsisDo you turn all your molehills into insurmountable mountains? This accessible and engaging book will guide you along the path to stop catastrophizing so that you can reclaim control, achieve your goals, and live a happier life.Is your worrying keeping you up all night, eroding your self-confidence, paralyzing your ability to make decisions, and harming your physical health? Excessive worrying is a problem that affects everyone at some point in their lives, but for some people it can become a lifelong affliction. Catastrophic worry can turn even imagined setbacks into a cascade of devastating events, impacting your sleep, self-confidence, decision making, problem solving, ability to cope, and overall health. So, how can you put an end to this worst-case habit?In this guide, leading worry expert Graham Davey explains the science of why we worry, and offers a clear path to stopping catastrophic worry so you can regain control and live a happier life. Focusing first on the psychological processes that contribute to catastrophizing, you’ll gain a solid, research-based understanding of where your worry comes from, with insight into how it can snowball. You’ll also learn how to assess your own level of catastrophic worrying, and find exercises that directly address those processes to help you establish healthy habits, manage your mood and anxiety, and make decisions with confidence.With these easy-to-follow tips and exercises for letting go of anxiety, lifting your mood, and managing your catastrophizing, you’ll learn how to live with uncertainty and embrace a life free of unnecessary worry.

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Book SynopsisIf you suffer from anxiety, you may feel stuck in a vicious cycle of rumination, worry, and avoidance-and ultimately miss out on all life has to offer. But what if you could shift your thinking and start living with more expansiveness, hope, and happiness? What if you could transform stress and anxiety, and find lasting balance, peace, and joy? This book can show you how. Based in proven-effective cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and positive psychology, psychologist Dan Tomasulo-author of Learned Hopefulness-offers powerful skills to help you overcome negative thinking and harness the power of positivity to reduce stress, boost confidence, and find instant calm and sustainable happiness. With this uplifting guide, you'll learn how to: ·Replace anxiety and stress with learned hopefulness ·Boost positivity, amplify joy, and awaken inspiration ·Increase motivation and perseverance ·Overcome self-limiting thoughts and beliefs ·Build a solid support system and connect with your community Not being anxious is not the same as thriving. Nor does worrying less mean that you are at peace. With this inspiring guide, you'll learn to do more than just stop worrying-you'll learn to completely transform your outlook for long lasting serenity and joy.

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle with anxiety? Has it taken over your life or affected your relationships? Do you feel like chronic worry and rumination are holding you back from being your best, achieving your goals, or just enjoying your day-to-day life? Get a crash course in neuroscience with this slimmed down guide-full of the actionable tools you need to face anxiety head on.In this practical yet powerful guide, psychologist and neuroscience expert Catherine Pittman-author of Rewire Your Anxious Brain-introduces 50 new ways to work with your brain's neural connections to find lasting, effective relief from your worst anxiety symptoms. The chapters of this book can be used in any order, as needed, to give you the information you need to act now, whether you're at home or on the go. Also included are quick skills to help you soothe an anxious or stressed-out brain through physical movement, identify what you care about, and banish toxic thinking before it leads to rumination.The brain is a powerful tool, and the more you work to change the way you respond to fear, the more resilient you will become. Using the practical and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will literally "rewire" the brain processes at the root of your fears!

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Book SynopsisWe live in an increasingly uncertain world, and if you struggle with worry, you aren't alone. You should also know that there's nothing wrong with worry. Worry happens to all of us-and it can even be helpful at times. But excessive worrying-the kind that keeps us up at night, interferes with our thinking during the day, and hijacks our ability to make decisions-is a big, big problem. The good news is that, while worry is inevitable, worrying is completely optional. This book will show you how to break free from the unhelpful thinking habits that keep you stuck in a loop of rumination and anxiety.With help from this upbeat guide, you'll learn to build your own customizable, anti-worrying toolbox using skills and strategies from metacognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). You'll discover the science behind why you worry, and how to put the brakes on unhelpful rumination and anxious thoughts-before they kick your worry and anxiety into high gear.With this go-to guide, you will: - Gain a better understanding of worry - Learn why worry happens - Know when to draw the line at disruptive worrying - Challenge perfectionism and accept uncertaintyThere's no one-size-fits-all treatment for anxiety and worry, but by assembling an arsenal of tools, skills, and strategies, excessive worry can be managed effectively. This book will help you get started now.

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Book SynopsisSay goodbye to anxiety, OCD, and alarming thoughts with this compassionate guide for new moms.Many parents envision pregnancy and birth as occasions for celebratory joy, but it can also be a difficult and demanding experience that leads many women to physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, and ultimately, chronic burnout. Yet, if you''re like many other women, you may also be struggling with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. While women are regularly screened for and educated about postpartum depression at prenatal and postnatal care visits, most are not screened for anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you''re experiencing anxiety or OCD, this gentle guide can help you find peace from worry, get unstuck from scary thoughts, and start focusing on the beautiful journey ahead of you.Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) strategies to soothe anxiety

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Book SynopsisOvercome anxiety, fear, and worry-and start living the life you want.If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you aren't alone. Anxiety is at epidemic levels. Fortunately, there are effective-and fast-techniques you can use to break free from worry and get back to the things that matter to you. This workbook offers a comprehensive collection of simple treatment strategies to help get you started.In The Anxiety Skills Workbook, you'll find tons of tips and tricks for managing your anxiety and worry using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. Based on the evidence-based treatment model developed at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University-one of the premier anxiety centers in the world-this book will help you understand and effectively deal with anxiety and worry anytime, anywhere.The unique "module" format of this workbook allows you to focus on your own individual anxiety and worry patterns. While it is recommended that you take a chronological path through the material, the pacing and length of each module allows for flexibly adapting to your individual needs. In other words, you can use this book however you like-whether that means starting at the beginning, middle, or end. Choose what works for you.With this unique workbook, you'll learn better ways to cope with your anxiety, so you can get back to living your life.

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Book SynopsisDon’t let anxiety and depression keep you from living life to the fullest. If you suffer from co-occurring anxiety and depression, you may experience an overwhelming urge to avoid difficult emotions and emotional experiences. The last thing you want to do is kick the hornet’s nest you carry around with you. However, the latest research in psychology emphasizes the importance of approaching—rather than avoiding—your emotions. Avoiding emotions works in the short term, but in the long term it only teaches you to believe you can’t handle your feelings. What you need is a solid set of tools that will allow you to feel a full range of emotions with confidence. This book will provide just the tool set you require. In this workbook, psychologist Michael Tompkins offers evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you target and tear down the emotional avoidance barriers that drive your anxiety and depression. By engaging with the emotions you’ve been seeking to avoid, you’ll learn, “I can handle this feeling.” You’ll also find strategies to help you stay calm during emotional situations; and discover relaxation and mindfulness techniques to deal effectively with difficult thoughts and feelings, and improve your mood and well-being. The tools in this workbook help you learn this important lesson: You can handle emotions, even unpleasant ones. When you believe you can handle feeling anxious and depressed, you’re less likely to avoid those feelings, creating space for you to be more willing to do the things that you want to do in your life.

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Book SynopsisA quick-relief guide for calming anxiety and stress right now-during the COVID-19 pandemic If you're feeling unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety right now, please know that you aren't alone. In these extreme and uncertain times, it's natural to be in a constant state of mental and physical strain. Whether you're dealing with job loss, a sick loved one, or just feeling the weight of the world during your 2 a.m. doomscroll-you need quick tools you can use right now, whenever and wherever you are, to lower stress and soothe anxiety. This emergency kit has you covered.Written by a dream team of mental health experts and grounded in evidence-based therapy, The Anxiety First Aid Kit offers powerful tools for triaging stress and anxiety in the moments when you need it most. You'll find easy and doable ways to help you press pause on panic, and find your calm spot right away. You'll discover in-the-moment interventions to help you relax before your anxiety and stress go into overdrive. And finally, you'll learn how to make healthy and workable lifestyle changes to improve your mental health and increase resilience, so you can effectively deal with stressful situations in the future-no matter what life throws at you.Between pandemic-related economic fears, the frustrations of social distancing, indoor confinement, work and household double duties (now including homeschooling!), and the looming threat of serious illness, is it any wonder you're feeling completely stressed out and anxious? If you need immediate relief, The Anxiety First Aid Kit has everything you need to manage stress and anxiety-right now.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a set of soothing spells, restorative rituals and helpful hints to vanquish any worry heading your way. By applying the healing wisdom of our foremothers with their same understanding of plants, roots, teas, herbal cures, crystals and natural remedies, Cerridwen Greenleaf brings together the best of the old ways and the new. Spells for Peace of Mind is written with you in mind and includes dozens of inspired ideas for restoring serenity to your life. The easy practices and pagan prescriptions are the perfect antidote to the hurly-burly world of stress, anxiety, worry and constant bombardment of negative news. For anyone dealing with sleeplessness, bouts of the blues, angst and being over-busy, this book is the ideal combination of both mental and physical healing. These sacred self-care spells will take you from harried and hurried to contented and calm.

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Book SynopsisIf you think personal change is challenging, takes too much time, is expensive or can only come in pill form, think again.Knowing You takes you on a shockingly simple journey of self-discovery. Packed with case studies and practical examples, this book shows that change can be achieved easily from within. It's not magic: it's neurology.Find out how to: Stop blaming yourself and procrastinating, and understand how your brain works Identify, understand and delete limiting beliefs Become your own belief architect and design empowering beliefs that will serve you Achieve unthinkable change that transforms your life forever

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Book Synopsis'This is mental illness. It is unexpected strength and unusual luck and an uninterrupted string of steps. Then the next wave comes. And while you wipe grit from your eyes and swipe blood from your knees, the smiling faces in the distance call out: Why do you keep falling over?! Just stand up!'Conversations about mental health are increasing, but we still seldom hear what it's really like to suffer from mental illness.Enter Nancy Tucker, author of the acclaimed eating disorder memoir, The Time In Between. Based on her interviews with young women aged 16-25, That Was When People Started to Worry weaves together experiences of mental illness into moving narratives, humorous anecdotes, and guidance as to how we can all be more empathetic towards those who suffer. Tucker offers an authentic impression of seven common mental illnesses: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-harm, disordered eating, PTSD and borderline personality disorder. Giving a voice to those who often find it hard to speak themselves, Tucker presents a unique window into the day-to-day trials of living with an unwell mind. She pushes readers to reflect on how we think, talk about and treat mental illness in young women.

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Book SynopsisAnxiety is a crafty shapeshifter that can take on many forms: the tiger that sinks its claws in with physical symptoms and distressing thoughts, the cruel and belittling bully creating insecurity and self-doubt and, worst of all, the frenemy rewarding avoidance of social situations with no physical symptoms, no cruel thoughts... and no life beyond your sofa!This no-nonsense guide to beating social anxiety covers everything from surviving university and the workplace, through to social media and making it through parties and dates (whilst actually enjoying them!) With honest insights about her own social anxiety and a healthy dose of humour, award-winning blogger Claire Eastham describes what social anxiety is, why it happens, and how you can lessen its effects with lifestyle choices, talking therapies or even a hug from your favourite canine friend!Trade ReviewClaire's openness about her anxiety is perfectly counter-balanced with practical tips and ideas to try. The result is that the reader feels like a friend, who really 'gets them', is holding their hand whilst gently urging them to spread their wings and fly. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, mental health ambassador and educatorClaire Eastham's personality leaps from the pages of We're All Mad Here and gives you an enthusiastic cuddle. If you haven't fallen in love with her by the time you're finished then we probably wouldn't get on. -- from the foreword by Natasha Devon, MBEClaire provides a very personal insight into her own experience of living with anxiety and the challenges she has faced through school, university and working life in a no holds barred, warts and all account. Her easy writing style and sharp humour will not only keep you engaged and entertained - with frequent laugh out loud moments - but she shares some really useful tips and encouragement that many people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression will find extremely helpful. -- Nicky Lidbetter, Chief Executive, Anxiety UKTable of ContentsIntroduction: Social Anxiety & Me. 1. What the Hell is it and Why it is Happening to Me? 2. How Do I Make it Go Away? 3. The School Years. 4. My Big Break(down). 5. The Party Crasher. 6. The Tiger, the Bully and the Frenemy. 7. Advice for Caregivers. 8. Take Action! 9. And Finally... 10. Glossary of Madness.

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Book SynopsisHelping young people with anxiety learn to recognise and manage their symptoms, this anxiety survival guide teaches young people aged 10+ how they can overcome their biggest worries.Showing that anxiety is a normal human emotion that many people face, this book helps young people understand the ins and outs of their own anxiety and helps them to challenge the difficult patterns they may get into. Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, it is a relatable and straightforward guide. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from young people who have managed their symptoms successfully.With practical chapters on sleep, exam stress, transitions, and seeking extra help, this is a go-to guide for any tween, teen or young person living with anxiety.Trade ReviewSue, Bridie and Phoebe offer lots of very practical and clear ideas for managing anxiety. Finding what works for you is the first step towards being able to influence and manage anxiety. As the personal experiences throughout this book testify, anxiety doesn't go away but there are ways that we can find to live with it. This book will be a helpful aide to 'getting back on track' for many young people who are struggling with anxiety in their life. -- Kim S. Golding, clinical psychologistWhat a great book! It covers everything that kids (and their parents) need to know about anxiety, in a fun and simple way. It contains loads of really useful strategies that can be used to help get on top of your fears and worries. -- Sam Cartwright-Hatton, Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, University of SussexTable of Contents1. Anxiety: the basics; 2. Understanding where my anxiety comes from; 3. Tackling anxiety head on: Avoiding avoidance; 4. Tackling anxious thoughts; 5. Tackling worries; 6. Being mindful; 7. Soothing your threat system; 8. Getting a good night's sleep; 9. School, college and exam stress; 10. Transitions; 11. Getting extra help; 12. Personal experiences of anxiety; 13. Getting back on track: My anxiety survival plan; Useful information

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Book SynopsisUsing the principles of CBT, these 150 information pages and worksheets help adults to understand and manage symptoms of anxiety.The activities follow the framework of a typical CBT course: how it works, looking at the nature of the anxiety, linking thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physiology cycles, exploring different levels of thinking and beliefs, and identifying goals and future planning. Suitable for adults in individual or group work, this is an excellent resource to use as a standalone resource or in conjunction with professional therapy to deal with anxiety.Trade ReviewMy favourite aspect of the book was how everything is in black/white and intricatepatterns so that you can colour it all in. Mindful colouring is known to be veryrelaxing and calming. This amount of detail allows the reader to fully immersethemselves in the activities and colouring in the space around them.I found this book useful in enforcing what I'd learned during my own CBTsessions. The art aspect was really helpful in helping me wind down and regaincomposure in moments when I just needed to step back and take a breather.Going back through it to see what you've written/drawn before is also useful forany periods of relapse where you need that reminder that you can be in controland there are ways to help you through everyday life. * Jaz Leigh, Anxious Times *A visually beautiful and highly accessible workbook that will help to develop an understanding of anxiety and provides powerful tools to help gain control of it and reduce its ability to negatively impact people's lives. This is a resource that should be part of every therapist's toolkit (and is definitely not just for CBT therapists). -- Paul Stockwell, Principal Adult Psychotherapist (Systemic), South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustA wonderfully creative take on CBT! Jen incorporates understanding of anxiety with practical interventions. A must have book for both practitioners or self help. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique way of addressing on going struggles with anxiety. -- Nafeesa Nizami (Naz), Bsc (Hons), MSc, MBACP (Accred), UKRCP Ind. Psychotherapist, Lecturer, PhD Researcher & ActivistTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. What is anxiety?; 2. What is CBT?; 3. Observations; 4. Cognitions; 5. Emotions; 6. Physiology; 7. Behaviours; 8. Different types of anxiety; 9. Relaxation; 10. Taking control

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Book SynopsisDo you feel like anxiety is making your life smaller? Are you always worried about the next panic attack? Or are you so stressed that you can't remember when you last felt peaceful and happy? What if there was a simple solution that meant you could stop coping, and start living? For more than 20 years, Nicola Bird experienced anxiety and panic attacks, sometimes so severely she couldn't leave the house. She tried everything, including medication, psychiatric counselling, yoga, and NLP. Then she stumbled upon a completely different way of understanding the human mind that changed her relationship with anxiety forever. In A Little Peace of Mind, Nicola opens up about her own experiences and shares simple ideas to help you realise your own innate mental health and wellbeing. At the heart of this understanding, you'll discover the peace of mind that has been eluding you all this time.Trade Review‘Nicola Bird is a force of nature – a gentle but powerful rain shower of wisdom and insight, helping us wash away our anxious thinking and rediscover the peace of mind at the heart of who and what we really are.’ Michael Neill, bestselling author of The Inside‑Out Revolution and The Space Within‘What a relief! Anxiety is not a problem to be fixed but a normal human feeling to be understood. And how comforting to realize that anyone can gain a healthy relationship to anxiety by simply realizing the new understanding presented in this book.’Dicken Bettinger, Ed.D., retired licensed clinical psychologist and co‑author of Coming Home‘In A Little Peace of Mind Nicola shares her journey from anxiety and panic to joy, love, peace and ease in her life. This book will awaken hope for the many whose diagnosis is a description of WHERE they are rather than WHO they are. Reading this book will bring significant value for all who desire a gentler experience and greater resilience in the face of life’s challenges.’Dr William (Bill) Pettit Jr., multiboard‑certified psychiatrist, and student and sharer of the three principles understanding ‘I really appreciate how, into her personal experiences with anxiety, Nicola weaves stories of her clients and the powerful insights that have transformed their lives. This book is an inspiring look at our humanness. Nicola beautifully illustrates that anxiety is not a life sentence.’Barbara Patterson, founder Beyond Limits in Business‘This book is a game-changer. It presents a radically different understanding of anxiety and wellbeing which I believe will bring that long-fought struggle to an end.’Aaron Turner PhD, founder and senior partner at One Thought‘This book will change your understanding of what anxiety is, and you’ll find yourself effortlessly dropping into a place of peace. It was there all along, but this book will help you see that you were just innocently looking in the wrong place for it.’John El‑Mokadem, breakthrough coach‘In her down-to-earth and laugh-out-loud style, Nic explores the fundamental shift in understanding that dissolved the limits of her own life, and the lives of thousands of her clients. She is an exceptional force of honesty and love, and her teaching and writing are a gift to us all.’Clare Dimond, author of Real: The Inside‑Out Guide to Being Yourself and Free: The Inside‑Out Guide to Life, Unlimited

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Book SynopsisOvercome your fears, phobias and anxieties with this simple, innovative and effective 7-step method.If you’ve struggled to deal with an overwhelming fear, phobia or anxiety – one that may have prevented you from living your life to the full and taken a toll on your mental health – then this is the book for you.Written by Christopher Paul Jones, a leading specialist on phobias, Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias & Anxiety is a practical guide to taking control of your mental wellbeing and treating common phobias, including fears of flying, spiders, public speaking and heights, as well as claustrophobia, agoraphobia and anxiety.Christopher’s innovative Integrated Change System, the culmination of more than 20 years of research, offers a series of easy-to-follow, guided exercises that will allow you to uncover the source of your fears and work towards overcoming them. With this proven approach backed by a mix of cutting-edge methods, removing a phobia can be quicker and easier than you think.Trade ReviewI found [Christopher] to genuinely care, and work incredibly hard to ensure that his clients get the very most from every session and that they are freed from whatever phobias, emotional baggage, career blocks etc. they arrive with. I would, and have recommended him to friends. -- Naomie Harris OBEFrom fear of public speaking to anxieties around work, Jones has helped hundreds of people get their lives back. * GQ *I met the whole journey with a state of calm. I wouldn’t have been able to manage a one-hour flight three months ago. I couldn’t recommend reaching out to Christopher for help more. -- Emmy Griffiths * Hello! *

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Book SynopsisA practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome social anxiety, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind social anxiety and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being. By the end of this book, you will: Understand the science behind social anxiety, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of social anxiety, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when social anxiety strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage social anxiety so that you can get back to feeling like you again.Trade Review'Been reading 'How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety' by @MitaMistry recently - so helpful, wish I had this when I was younger!' -- Sunny Hundal, Editor at The Independent'Hello everyone, I haven’t been on here in a while but I’ve just come on to share this book: it’s How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety by Mita Mistry who is a mental health specialist. It’s a small book, I’ve just started reading it, it’s quite easy to read. Now look, you know, I’ve dealt with mental health issues in the past and I think that, you know, if you can understand where these feelings and thoughts come from – which can sometimes limit us and our capabilities and our potential – anything that helps us, is a good thing, right? And a lot of this can help even young people. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, man or woman, you know, there are tips in here that’ll help us all. Thank you Mita, and good luck with the book!' -- Balvinder Sidhu, TV presenter'Congratulations to the wonderful @MitaMistry on publication of her book on #socialanxiety. We know rates have hugely increased during the pandemic, especially amongst young people. This sets out information in a simple relatable way. Highly recommended for anyone struggling.' -- Binita Kane, Lung Doctor & Member of SAGE'But yeah. It's such an amazing thing to accomplish, writing a book like this, or book, sorry, any book, because I know, I mean, the more condensed you have to make it, the harder it really is, because you have to structure it so well, so that when people open it, they literally find every useful thing possible in that topic. So well done. I'm sure it's been quite the process and yeah. It's such an achievement. And thank you for sending it to me.' -- Mira Manek, Author of Saffron Soul and Prajna, Founder of Chai by Mira'Social anxiety, it’s not something I ever thought I had, but after reading my very dear friend @mutts2017’s debut book there were many things I could relate to. From avoiding conversations I’m nervous about, hiding away when I’m struggling or needing a drink before I go to certain events to ‘loosen up’ Mita hits the nail on the head with this book. If you feel like you suffer social anxiety or just want to learn more, I highly recommend this book. Visit Mita’s bio for links to pre-order this really easy to read book which is released 8 September. On another note, I’m so proud of my friend for writing this. I feel like I’ve been with her on her writing journey and can’t wait to see this book hit the book stands and websites! X' -- Priya Mulji, columnist for Eastern Eye and blogger'An easy read. Read and practice often.' -- Dr Bharat Pankhania, Senior clinical lecturer at University of Exeter Medical School'Mistry helps to destigmatise social anxiety and offers us important tips to help ourselves.' -- Matthew Stadlen, Presenter and Author

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Book SynopsisTake control of your social anxiety with this step-by-step workbook to help you identify and overcome your worriesLife has plenty of challenges, and it''s normal to feel anxious from time to time. But when social anxiety starts to affect your day-to-day life, it''s time to take action. The Social Anxiety Workbook contains practical advice and guided exercises to enable you to identify the source of your struggles and understand the effect social anxiety has on your mind and body.Based on trusted techniques and mindfulness exercises, this friendly guide will provide you with the tools you need to approach every social situation with confidence and help you take the steps towards managing your social anxiety.Inside this book, you will find:- A relaxed and supportive approach, which allows you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace- A hands-on attitude to relieving feelings of social anxiety, offering a wealth of tips and advice

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Book SynopsisTim Clare has suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for over a decade. At their worst, his attacks would see him curled on the floor, screaming to his wife for help. When they became more than he and his family could manage, Tim made a promise to himself - he would try everything he could to get better, every method and medicine.In Coward, Tim Clare explores all the possible treatments for anxiety, from SSRIs to hypnosis, running to extreme diets. He interviews experts and becomes a guinea pig, testing their methods on himself. At the end of a year of many ups and downs, Tim discovers what helps him (and what doesn't), and what might help others. Most of all, he comes to rethink anxiety and encourages all of us to do the same.Trade ReviewIn a space crowded with arrogant, dogmatic self-help, this is a story which actually delivers something useful. It's a meditation on the science and purpose of anxiety, its function and the disability it causes. It's reassuring and funny in equal measure -- DR CHRIS VAN TULLEKENA rigorous, sceptical and jolly account of anxiety, its causes, and how it might be cured * * The Times * *This is the best book I've ever read on anxiety, health and being an anxious person on this planet . . . [a] gift of a book -- EMMA GANNONA clever blend of memoir, science and useful advice . . . what really resonates is his honest account of his own panic attacks and what it is like to try to come off sertraline . . . a brave and moving book - one that offers lots of practical help * * Independent, Books of the Month * *Fascinating, thought-provoking, vulnerable and generous, Coward is an important book. I wish everyone would read it -- CATHY RENTZENBRINKFunny, fascinating, brilliant and brave, Coward isn't a self-help guide to beating anxiety - it's far more valuable than that -- MELISSA HARRISONSuch a tonic. Funny, honest, moving - meticulously researched. I'm learning loads. I think it will help a lot of people -- NATHAN FILERTim Clare may call himself a coward but this brave and beautiful memoir proves he's anything but. This isn't a manifesto or self-help book - instead Coward is a darkly comic, deftly researched and devastatingly moving meditation on the pain and self-loathing of anxiety and the redemptive power of love to help us change our minds. This is a must-read for all of us trying to stay sane in an increasingly distressing world -- SUSANNAH CAHALAN

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Book SynopsisIt's hard to watch the news, scroll through social media, or listen to the radio without hearing or seeing something disturbing about the climate emergency. This can trigger all sorts of emotions: worry, anger, sadness, guilt, and even grief but also often over-looked positive emotions like motivation, connection, care, and abundance that support mental health and climate action for sustainable longevity.Written by psychologists with extensive experience in treating people with eco-anxiety, this book shows you how to harness these emotions, validate them, and transform them into positive action. It enables you to assess and understand your psychological responses to the climate crisis and move away from unhealthy defence mechanisms, such as denial and avoidance.Ultimately, it shows that the solution to both climate anxiety and the climate crisis is the same - action that is sustainable for you and for the planet - and empowers you to take steps towards this.Trade ReviewWhen it comes to climate action, the obstacles we face are no longer technological, they are primarily political and psychological in nature. Read "Turn the Tide on Climate Anxiety" and better understand those obstacles-doom, denial, and defeatism-- and how to circumnavigate them. -- Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State University and author of “The New Climate War"Are you losing sleep worrying over the Climate Crisis? I am. Do you feel powerless when confronted but such a huge global issue? I do. Is Climate Change starting to affect your mental health? If so, panic not, help is at hand with the brilliant book 'Turn the Tide on Climate Anxiety' which acknowledges that climate anxiety is a real issue, empowers the reader to handle this anxiety and to use to it to make meaningful changes to the world around us. -- Prof. Mark Maslin - a deeply worried climate scientist and author of 'How To Save Our Planet: The Facts' (Penguin 2021)The science is in, the reality is here and the noble challenge of the climate movement now is to help fellow humanity embrace their eco-anxiety and transform it into action...and build a more vibrant, productive and humane "normal". Turn the Tide takes us on the journey to this wild and hopeful alchemy. -- Sarah Wilson, journalist and New York Times bestselling author of This One Wild and Precious LifeTurn the Tide on Climate Anxiety is a very interesting and empowering book that has given me new methods for handling and understanding climate anxiety in a comprehensive way. -- Nathan Grossman, Documentary filmmaker, director of ‘I am Greta’We all have a role to play in addressing climate change. This volume, both highly informed and highly readable, helps to understand the complex and sometimes uncomfortable emotions that accompany that role. Climate anxiety can be an opportunity that prompts us to strengthen our relationship with the earth. -- Susan Clayton, Professor of Psychology and Environmental Studies at the College of WoosterTurn the Tide on Climate Anxiety is an important book for an important audience. If you are aware of climate change, aware of what you need to do to address the issue but need a little help with the how, then start here. Galvanise yourself, look after yourself and turn anxiety into action. -- Joe Duggan, science communicator, founder and coordinator of Is This How You FeelAs more and more people become aware of the reach of climate change, the need for attuned and evidenced support increases. Kennedy-Woodward and Kennedy-Williams perfectly timed, and much needed book offers a clear and accessible text to help readers understand the range of emotional responses, refrain from pathologising these in anyway and find ways to move from anxiety to action. Sadly, this book is likely to become more and more important as time goes on. -- Prof. Martin Milton, Chair of Division of Counselling Psychology Climate and Environmental Crisis workstream (British Psychological Society), author of The Personal is Political: Stories of difference and psychotherapyTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1: Turn the Tide on Climate Anxiety 8Incoming Waves: The support takes shape 12Setting sail: Our journey into climate psychology 18In the Wake of COVID-19: The Unavoidable Parallels 23How to get the most from this book 28CHAPTER 2: What we know about climate anxiety (and what we don't)32How widespread is climate anxiety? 33Is climate anxiety a mental health condition? 35Who does climate anxiety affect? 37The 'direct' and 'indirect' psychological effects of climate change 37Young people 39Earth scientists/sustainability workers 40Other predisposing factors? 41Receiving climate messages 42Facing the climate reality 43CHAPTER 3: Navigating my responses to climate change 50Understanding normal responses to threat50Understanding the Fight/Flight/Freeze (FFF) response 50Dizziness/Lightheadedness 51Racing thoughts 52Visual changes 52Dry mouth 52Breathing changes 52Racing heart53Sweaty palms 53"Butterflies", cramps and stomach ache 53Bladder urgency 54Take the test: Am I experiencing climate anxiety? 55Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS).55What can I do with this information? 57CHAPTER 4: Climate Emotions 59Climate anxiety 61Climate Grief64Climate Anger67Climate Depression 68Climate Guilt69Positive climate emotions 71Saying 'Thank You' to your emotions 71CHAPTER 5: Defenses, biases and climate behavior74The psychological defenses 74The Five D's 75Distance 76Doom 77Dissonance 78Denial79iDentity 79My Five Ds 80Cognitive biases 81Confirmation bias 82Status quo bias 83The 'Thinking Trap' biases 84Emotional Reasoning 85"All or Nothing" Thinking 86The Mental Filter86Magnification and Minimization 87Personalization 87EXERCISE: Understanding your own Eco-Thinking Traps 88Doomscrolling - A digital rumination 89CHAPTER 6: Sending Signals; Communication about climate change and why it makes a difference 96"Climate change has an image problem." 101Community and connections 103EXERCISE: Strengthening your climate network 106Talking about climate change 107Narrative: The power of stories 109CHAPTER 7: Laying the foundations for action 116Finding attunement116Moving towards Mindfulness 117Scarcity versus abundance 121The role of self-efficacy 124Objects of Care 127Values 130The Signature Strengths Survey 131Challenging our (climate) thinking 134Stepping stone thoughts.134Overcoming Thinking Traps 138STOPP Technique 140Why self-care matters 143Getting outside (It's only natural)149CHAPTER 8: From anxiety to action 155Sustainable action 155What action should I take? 156Impact157Ease 159Meaning 160Motivating change in others 161Harnessing the power of 'Nudge' economics 162Are Nudges ethical? 164Some classic 'Green Nudges'165Nudging at the table 165The' Follow the crowd' effect166Nudges at work 167The Ethical Nudge project169The (potential) pitfalls of individual action 169Perfect gets nothing done 170Scheduling is self-care 172Hitting hard-reset173Values, goals and actions 177Consciously scheduling 179Signal and celebrate 183Feeling OK to feel OK 186S.E.T.B.A.C.K.s and how to respond to them 187The S.E.T.B.A.C.K. steps 188Staying well: Your blueprint (for a greener planet)190We, together, are unstoppable 191Endnotes and References 192

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Book Synopsis'A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse' PROFESSOR TANYA BYRON'This book completely bowled me over' DOMINIC DAVIES'A super comprehensive book' MEG-JOHN BARKERTo be queer is to feel different - a felt sense that you don't fit in. This can be alienating and difficult and lead to mental health challenges and lower wellbeing throughout life. Using a range of therapeutic approaches, this comprehensive, down-to-earth self-help workbook is designed to be your personal mental health resource. It is filled with techniques and activities you can read, tailor and 'pick and mix' to improve your wellbeing as a queer person, at your pace.The workbook is split into two sections - the first part focusses on laying the groundwork by exploring identity, psychological wellbeing, and mental health experiences in order to situate mental health challenges in context and improve overall mental health. The second half hones in on ideas and techniques applicable to specific challenges and situations. It explores difficult topics such as anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, shame, trauma, substance abuse, sleep, and low mood, all whilst maintaining a focus on your needs as a queer individual.Empowering and reassuring, and written by an experienced queer mental health practitioner, this one-of-a-kind workbook will help you to flourish as a queer person and begin to overcome any challenge.Trade ReviewKnowledge empowers. Understanding brings compassion. This expertly written book does all that, and brilliantly and carefully opens the necessary dialogue, explaining all evidence-based approaches around the mental health challenges faced by those often judged and marginalised simply for being who they are. A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse. -- Professor Tanya Byron, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, journalist, author and broadcasterThis is a super comprehensive book covering the main mental health struggles that queers experience, and how these relate to the world around us. The book is packed with compassionate and practical activities: a much needed resource to help us through the tough times. -- Meg-John Barker, author of Hell Yeah Self-CareThis book completely bowled me over. Whilst many self-help books trot out epithets and homilies and a smattering of common sense, this book brings some of the most robust evidence-based psychological insights and applies them to LGBTQ lives and how to maintain our mental health. There are some great practical exercises and activities. If you can't afford therapy right now, then this would be a great investment. If you are in treatment, this book can help you maximise your progress. -- Dominic Davies, Founder of Pink TherapyThis is a phenomenal and highly needed book. It's going to be a guiding light for so many young LGBTQ+ individuals. What an honour and privilege to read. -- Kyle McGovern, Trainee Health PsychologistThe Queer Mental Health Workbook engages the reader with clear explanations of tried and true strategies to navigate mental health challenges, while contextualizing these strategies to the Queer experience. It is an essential resource for any Queer person struggling with these challenges. -- Darren Courtney, psychiatrist, researcher, and lead author of the CARIBOU CBT Group Manual for YouthI found so much value in this book! It is a fantastic resource for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Dunlop's book is expertly written with evidence-based treatments and written in a manner that is understandable and relatable. He offers wonderful activities and exercises. I highly recommend this book and I will certainly recommend it to my patients. It truly is a gift to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies! -- Frank J. Sileo, PhD, licensed psychologist, award-winning author, and national speakerThis workbook presents an exceptionally accessible and practicable book, bringing together techniques and exercises in such a way that present a compassionately and insightfully written aid. As a Queer man, much of the writing resonates. As a clinician, I can see the obvious utility that this book would have, and can see how the evidence based exercises and worksheets would help people in the queer community and beyond. -- Dr Duncan Shrewsbury, Senior Lecturer in General Practice, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and GP at Montpelier Surgery, Brighton.A most excellent, much needed compassionate self-help book for all queer people. Whether you are experiencing difficulties right now, or not, it is a book that all queer people should have within reach. * Silvia Neves, Pink Therapy *Table of ContentsPart 11. Introduction2. Glossary3. Queer Mental Health: The Basics4. Identity: who am I and what do I care about?5. Self-compassion and Self-acceptance6. Queer Relationships7. Intersectionality and mePart 28. Feeling Anxious9. Feeling Low10. Sleep difficulties11. Eating difficulties12. Shame13. Trauma14. Self-harm15. Suicide16. Keeping well plan17. ResourcesReferences

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Book SynopsisDBT skills can be a fantastic way to approach life's challenges. But where do you start? This down-to-earth guide walks you through the four DBT modules, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each chapter explains how to practice the key skills and dives into the authors' own experiences to explore what works, what doesn't, and which skills work best for particular challenges. Journaling prompts help you work out how to fit the skills into your own day-to-day life, so you can make changes that work for you.DBT works by helping you to understand difficult emotions and develop skills to regulate them in a healthy way. Whether you struggle with mental health difficulties, or just want to improve the way you handle everyday stress and challenges, this book will filter out the jargon and show you how to use DBT skills in real life.Trade ReviewA practical and insightful must-have guide for those learning DBT skills from two well-known DBT experts. -- Alicia Paz, MA, Owner Online DBT Courses & DBTSelfHelp.comDBT for Everyone is an exceptional guidebook that delivers practical DBT skills with relatable examples and actionable exercises. It's a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their emotional well-being. -- Katie K. May, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™This book is a wonderful breakdown of DBT that will help you understand the benefits and pitfalls of each skill so you can actually apply them in real life. -- Alyse Ruriani, LPC, ATR, Author of the Big Feelings Survival Guide'DBT for Everyone' by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman is your practical roadmap to embracing the power of DBT skills in navigating life's trials. With a grounded approach, the authors take you on a journey through the four core DBT modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In each chapter, they demystify these skills, drawing from their own experiences to offer insights into their effectiveness for various challenges. Through engaging journaling prompts, you'll discover how to seamlessly integrate these skills into your daily routine, customizing them to suit your unique needs. This book empowers you to comprehend complex emotions and equips you with the tools to manage them healthily, whether you grapple with mental health issues or simply seek to enhance your coping strategies for everyday stressors. With clarity and authenticity, 'DBT for Everyone' dismantles the technicalities and presents DBT skills as a practical solution for real-life application. -- NetGalley review, educator, licensed marriage and family therapist

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Book SynopsisFantastically funny Wilf was shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards!Meet Wilf. He worries about everything. He is a Mighty Worrier. And now the most evil man in the world has decided to take his quest for world domination on holiday to Africa...Things Wilf was worried about before:1. Beetles.2. Poodles.3. Being eaten by animals.Things Wilf is worried about now:4. The most evil man in the world.5. Anyone called Alan.6. Alan deciding to take his quest for world domination to Africa. Alan is Wilf's self-styled evil lunatic next-door-neighbour. He has a grumpy robot sidekick and a silent right-hand-dog, Kevin Phillips. He is ridiculous. But when Alan decides to join Wilf's family holiday to Africa and raise an army of animals in his quest for world domination, Wilf knows he will have to overcome his fear of animals and anxiety of holidays to stop him...Join Wilf for a fantastically funny adventure, illustrated throughout by Jamie Littler!Trade ReviewA lively, funny story that should delight and reassure many children who are worriers themselves * Jacqueline Wilson *Genuinely touching and wonderfully funny. A total delight of a, what I call, book. * Miranda Hart *... great to read aloud as there are lots of opportunities for silly voices....The author really draws the reader in and they will soon become totally immersed in Wilf's crazy adventures. * Parents In Touch *With fantastic attention to all the funny details that make Wilf's life (and his nemesis, Alan) so worrisome, this is a truly laugh-out-loud read that also has a reassuring message for children who worry about the world -- Anna Loudon * Book Trust *An endearing story that will have worriers everywhere cheering for this unlikely hero * Mother Daughter Bookclub *Funny, imaginative and adventurous...anyone should read this to turn their frown upside down. * Guardian Children's Book Reviews *This book is great and will make you laugh from start to finish -- Emily & Macy Drew, aged 8 & 7 years * Kidaround Magazine (North Essex) *

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