Coping with / advice about anxiety and phobias Books

Book SynopsisThe comprehensive workbook for radically transforming your life—now in a fully revised and updated 40th anniversary edition!If you are depressed, anxious, angry, worried, confused, frustrated, upset, or ashamed, please remember that you are not alone in your struggle with painful feelings and experiences. Everybody experiences emotional distress sometimes. It’s normal. But when the pain becomes too strong and too enduring, it’s time to take that important first step toward feeling better.This fully revised and updated fifth edition of Thoughts and Feelings outlines twenty evidence-based techniques you can mix and match to create your own personal treatment plan for overcoming a range of mental health concerns—including worry, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and emotional and behavioral challenges of any kind. Customize your plan to address multiple concerns at once, or troubleshoot the thoughts and feelings that bother you most.Used and recommended by the most renowned and respected therapists, this comprehensive mental health workbook offers all of the best psychological tools for quickly regaining mastery over your moods and emotions. It has already helped thousands of readers: ·Challenge self-sabotaging patterns of thinking ·Practice relaxation techniques to maintain self-control in stressful situations ·Change the core beliefs that drive painful emotions ·Identify and prioritize values for a more focused, fulfilling life Using proven-effective methods based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, habit reversal, self-compassion, and more, this book will help you balance your emotions and start feeling better—about yourself, and about the world around you. It’s time, finally, to feel fully alive.

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Book SynopsisIn a world where the future is increasingly uncertain, it's easy to wallow in what-ifs. But over time, anxiety and worry can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. In this fun, illustrated workbook, psychologist Jennifer Shannon presents a thirty-day anxiety-busting workout to help readers outsmart their anxious "monkey mind" and build the mental muscle it takes to face uncertainty with calm confidence! Do you lie awake at night worrying? Are you anxious about your own health and well-being? Do you stress about paying the bills, or wonder if you'll be able to cover unexpected expenses? Do you obsess about politics or the state of the world in general? If the answer is "yes," you are far from alone. In a world where the future is increasingly uncertain, it's easy to wallow in what-ifs. But over time, anxious "chatter"-also known as your "monkey mind"-can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. So, how can you quiet the monkey and stop feeling like you're living in a constant state of emergency? In this fun, illustrated workbook, psychologist Jennifer Shannon presents a 30-day anxiety-busting workout to help you increase your mental fitness and overcome your fear of uncertainty. Each daily exercise encourages you to embrace uncertain situations, rather than avoiding or attempting to control them. The more you work out, the more you'll develop and strengthen a positive, flexible mind-set, and prove to yourself that you can handle much more than you thought. You'll also learn how to use everyday situations as opportunities to improve how you cope with uncertainty, reduce stress and anxiety, and be present in each moment. As you gradually change your behaviour, you'll notice positive changes in the way you think and feel, and begin to anticipate and process uncomfortable emotions without giving in to the monkey-mind chatter. It's normal to worry about what will happen next-especially in our uncertain world. But by sticking with the workout in this book, you can transform your mind-set and go from stressed and worried to relaxed and confident!

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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 SynopsisAre you stuck inside your own head? Learn how to stop obsessing and start really living with this breakthrough guide. In today’s world, it’s easy to get stuck in an endless loop of negative thoughts. And if you’re like many people, you’ve probably tried to think your way out of one of these thought cycles, throwing more thoughts on the pile until you’re left with an out-of-control bonfire of anxiety, self-criticism, resentment, catastrophizing, and hopelessness. Attempting to stop your thoughts or replace them with positive ones is like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. Inevitably, you drown in a sea of unhappiness. Has it ever worked for you? If the answer is “no,” it’s probably time to find a real solution. In Can’t Stop Thinking, psychotherapist and spiritual counselor Nancy Colier offers the key to breaking free from the repetitive and obsessive thinking that is causing your stress, anxiety, worry, and unhappiness: change your relationship with your thoughts. Using a powerful blend of mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you’ll learn how to surrender your thinking mind, and end repetitive thinking, rumination, and self-criticism—freeing you up to discover a life of self-compassion, presence, peace, and joy.

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Book SynopsisWhen Women Rise is a timely, transformative, and inspiring guide for women who want to bring more joy, power, and peace into their lives. It invites every woman to nurture her inner wisdom and strength, transcend the prevailing fears of our time, and rise into her highest wellbeing. Dr. Michele Kambolis integrates the science of mind-body medicine and more than 20 years’ experience working with women in clinical therapy to provide daily practices that will help women overcome the barriers that hinder their freedom and compromise their very essence. The result is a fresh and empowering guide for women to discover, together in spirit, a more awakened way of living and being.Trade Review“Simply transformative. This book lights a path for self-discovery, peace, and self-compassion.” –Dr. Shefali, New York Times bestselling author, A Radical Awakening "This empowering book is full of wisdom, inspiration, and practices that undo the limiting conditioning of a lifetime. By dedicating ourselves to loving the life that is right here, we discover the heart-space that is our true home."—Tara Brach, author, Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion “It's hard not to wonder what the world might look like if women could shake off centuries of oppression and bring the fullness of their talents to the table. This is the soul of Michele's work, which brings the tactical and spiritual together to address one of the most essential questions in our lives, the one that she leads sessions with: "What am I noticing?" This book is an invitation for us all to listen to our body's intelligence and to go inside to meet our deepest needs. Michele provides the tools and framework so that we may all bring our gifts to bear.”—Elise Loehnen, New York Times bestselling author “Wise, compassionate and inclusive, this book has the rare capacity to change women’s lives by leading them back to their inner wisdom.”—Erin Treloar, founder, Raw Beauty Co. “When Women Rise is the resource and nourishment our nervous systems and communities are asking for. It’s an indispensable field guide for healing and navigating our ways back home.”— Kate Horsman, Mindfulness Practitioner and Counselor “Michele provides excellent, scientifically sound techniques to gently facilitate optimal growth.” —Mayim Bialik PhD, actress and author of Beyond the Sling and Girling Up “In our increasingly stressful and disconnected world, Dr. Kambolis provides practical, compassionate, and inspiring tools to help all woman come together as individuals and as a community.” —Dr. Shimi Kang, psychiatrist, author of The Tech Solution and The Dolphin Parent “The essence of Michele’s work is hopeful, innovative, and comprehensive. She provides realistic and creative strategies to support the development of coping skills, confidence, and resilience.” —E. Jane Garland M.D., FRCPC, Clinical Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia

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Book SynopsisAnxiety is the most prevalent psychiatric problem of our time. Decades of research have gone into probing its mysteries and developing treatments. But what if we’ve been thinking about fear and anxiety in the wrong way for all these years? This is the groundbreaking premise behind a wave of new research, led by the lab of renowned neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux. He believes that fear and anxiety are not innate states, simply waiting to be unleashed in the brain. Rather they are assembled experiences, and that has huge implications for patients. By mapping brain circuits, LeDoux explains the origins of anxiety disorders and reveals discoveries that can restore sufferers to normality. As impressive as it is timely, Anxious is a comprehensive survey of cutting-edge research revolutionising the way we treat our most pressing mental health issue.Trade Review'Impressive...detailed and deep...a great book about what fear and anxiety are...LeDoux is not afraid to take sides and positions...and you will start to think differently about what it means to be afraid'. * Times Higher Education *'Timely...fascinating' * Independent *'Wonderfully erudite, informative, and splendidly well written.' -- Daniel J. Levitin, author of The Organized Mind and This Is Your Brain On Music'This marvellous book is science at its best... an absolute must read for clinicians and basic scientists as well as for anyone else interested in anxiety and its disorders.' -- Eric R. Kandel, Senior Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine'An exquisite and unique attempt to truly relate how neural cells lead to felt conscious states in the human mind—the toughest problem in all of science. LeDoux has thrown down the gauntlet and set the standard. I wish all of us working on the problem luck trying to beat this analysis.' -- Michael Gazzaniga, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, and author of Tales from Both Sides of the Brain, Human, and The Social Brain'Anxious is a profound, exciting and immensely useful work about one of our most troubling—and puzzling—emotions. Joseph LeDoux takes us behind the scenes of our own minds to show us not only how anxiety is constructed in the brain but how it can be deconstructed. This is neuroscience at its very best: helpful and hopeful without a hint of hyperbole.' -- Mark Epstein, M.D., author of Thoughts without a Thinker and The Trauma of Everyday Life'In this tour de force, LeDoux artfully guides the reader from the unconscious defensive system, through attention and memory, to the conscious experience of fear and anxiety. His traverse from the unconscious to the conscious experience of emotion is rich in scientific detail and yet exquisitely readable. LeDoux completes his masterpiece with provocative discussions of therapies for anxiety. This book is a fascinating revelation of the evolution in LeDoux’s own scientific thinking and in the field at large and is a must read for any student of learning, memory or emotion.' -- Michelle G. Craske, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Director, Anxiety Disorders Research Center, UCLA'LeDoux is a true leader in the field of cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology, yet he also has an uncanny ability to write beautifully and clearly. . . . A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of the mind and brain, and how an understanding of psychology and neuroscience can change ourselves and the world around us!' -- Kerry J. Ressler, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University; Scientific Council Chair, Anxiety and Depression Association of America; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Member, National Academy of Sciences

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Book Synopsis Fiann Ó Nualláin brings the ancient wisdom of Irish proverbs to life with the help of modern techniques like mindfulness, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy. In this practical self-help book, you'll find 52 proverbs that speak directly to the worries and stresses of modern life. These proverbs are more than clever idioms. They are the accumulated wisdom of our ancestors passed down through generations as a way to navigate life's challenges. By reading these proverbs and following the accompanying exercises, you'll be able to chart a course through life's obstacles and find greater happiness, calm, and meaning. So if you're struggling with anxiety or just looking for practical guidance for living a more fulfilling life, 52 Proverbs to Build Resilience against Anxiety and Panic is the perfect resource. With its blend of ancient wisdom and modern techniques, it's sure to become a go-to self-help book for anyone seeking peace and calm in a hectic world.Trade Review'An ingenious concept, unearthing profound and practical advice from ancient Irish proverbs. I applaud this novel approach, finding the marriage of exquisite sayings, the wisdom of salient tips, from breathwork to mindfulness and therapeutic exercises, incredibly empowering.' - Karen Ward, psychotherapist, shamanic teacher and author of The Secrets of Ageless Aging and Glorious Goddesses of Ancient Ireland.

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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 SynopsisMany young people on the autism spectrum struggle with anxiety, but did you know there are lots of simple things you can do to tackle it? This illustrated book will help you to identify what makes you anxious, and contains heaps of activities to calm your body and mind, stop unhealthy anxiety building up and head off anxious feelings in the future. Did you know that giving your anxiety a silly name (like Dr Dread!) will give you power over it? That pretending you are a jellyfish can make your body feel better? That writing your worries down and jumping on them as hard as you can will help to squash them? Ideal for children and young people aged 8 to 14, the ideas in this book will help you feel less stressed at home, at school and with friends, and give you healthy habits and coping techniques to last a lifetime.Trade ReviewDavida Hartman superbly captures practical tools and strategies to beat stress and anxiety and in turn generate calm and relaxation. Davida's skills as a clinician shine through on every page and the illustrations offer the parent, child and therapists relevant evidence based interventions. -- Dr. Eddie Murphy, clinical psychologist & authorAn enormously valuable and accessible resource for people on the autism spectrum who are experiencing anxiety. Hartman eloquently strikes the right balance with her tips to tackle anxiety from a physical, behavioural and cognitive perspective, while providing essential psychoeducation around anxiety and emotions in general. This is an empowering 'must read' for anyone with ASD. -- Roisin Doyle, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Stillorgan Medical CentreDavida Hartman's book Beating Anxiety is a beautifully written, simple and concise insight into anxiety and autism. Page by page, she demystifies anxiety and provides strategies and techniques to give young people the confidence and tools to overcome worries and stresses that prevent them from enjoying life. Its accessibility to children and positivity is a perfect antidote to the monster that anxiety can be to us all. -- Paula Rudkins, Children’s Service Manager, Enable IrelandAnxiety is a big problem for many autistic people, and finding techniques to reduce their anxiety is paramount to coping with everyday life... the book has lots of different techniques to try and there is no "one size fits all" approach. Overall, this book is easy to read with simple language, short sentences and well-spaced paragraphs. Concise chapters make it easy to refer back to techniques which the reader will find helpful. -- Youthinmind * youthinmind.info *Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Anxiety. 2. Anxiety and the Autism Spectrum. 3. How to Live a Calmer Life. 4. Information for Parents and Professionals.

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Book SynopsisSurely my way is not always wrong, just because it's different from other people's ways? I mean everyone's way is weird to someone...In her 24 years Emma has experienced a lot, and much of this has been coloured by her autism and social anxiety. Funny and self-aware, this collection of Emma's diary entries capture her hidden thoughts and insightful explanations as to why the world can be such a puzzling place.Wry observations on social rules, friendships, relationships, and facing changes give compelling insight into how Emma confronts challenges, and her determination to live life to the fullest. Helpful advice at the end of each entry also give practical strategies for coping with common issues.Trade ReviewEmma's diary entries are humorous, intimate and inviting - like spending time with a close friend. The commentaries that follow are filled with practical suggestions for coping with the challenges of social anxiety, sensory sensitivities and much more, making this an accessible and invaluable book for parents and autistic people alike. -- Cynthia Kim, author of Nerdy, Shy and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger LifeA really fantastic way to get into the mind of an Aspergirl - the first person diary accounts are vivid, brief and illuminating. The mum's observations and advice really help you take what you've just learned and put into simple practice easy strategies for a smoother, more stress-free life. -- Rudy Simone, author of Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger SyndromeThis book is based on diary entries from a 20-something lady with ASD, making it very personal. I am roughly the same age as the author and share many of her experiences, so I gained a lot of empathy from this book. I also enjoyed the follow up comments and advice from her mother, which were presented after each entry. -- Alis Rowe, Founder of The Curly Hair Project - a social enterprise supporting women and girls with ASDTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 2. Hypersensitivity and Gardening. 4. Even Numbers. 6. Money Troubles. 8. Overwhelming Noise. 10. Joking or Lying?. 12. Giving Gifts. 14. Ownership. 16. They Already Know. 18. They Are All the Same. 20. The 'How Are You?' Question.... 22. The Dilemma of Timing. 24. People can be So Scary. 26. Crossing the Road and Sharing the Pavement. 28. Bed Time Pals. 30. In Its Place. 32. The Art of Clearing. 34. Obsessional Personality. 36. But We Aren't. 38. Adverts. 40. Being Home Alone. 42. Just Don't. 44. Be Queen for the Day. 46. Panic Attack Thoughts. 48. Things People Say. 50. Impossibly Confusing. 52. Doing a Talk. 54. Good Girl. 56. In Shops. 58. Using the Phone/ Having a Script. 60 & 62. Special Holiday Section. 64. Literal Thinking. 66. Consequences. 68. Decision Making and Patterns. 70. Friendship. 72. Working/ Volunteering. 74. Romance and Relationships. 76. It's Just a Part of How We Were Made. 78. All or Nothing. 80. Puberty. 82. Hospitals, Doctors and Feeling Icky. 84. Not All Meltdowns can be 'Fixed'. Conclusion.

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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 SynopsisCo-written with psychologists and a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, this is a relatable and straightforward guide to managing worry in emerging adulthood. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from people who have managed their symptoms successfully. It begins with what is difficult and challenging about young adulthood and how you can deal with uncertainty in life. It goes on to examine change and challenges, giving tips about what can help in specific scenarios such as exams, relationships, leaving home and interviews. The guide also includes strategies and techniques for coping with panic attacks; self-care; and calming your mind.The guide uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Compassion Focused Approaches and Mindfulness so you can work out the techniques that are best for you. The signposting included throughout guides young adults towards further support. This is essential reading for any young person experiencing anxiety, worry or going through a difficult transition or stressful experience.Trade ReviewThe anxiety survival guide has helped me understand the decisions I make and how they affect my behaviours allowing me to take a new approach to deal with anxiety and begin living life, not just surviving through the real world situations that all of us face in adulthood. -- Anna-Louise Edwards, Expert by ExperienceThe Anxiety Survival Guide is a great read, full of helpful and practical ideas to support young people navigate the transition to adulthood and better understand the impact this has on their mental health, reminding us all it is OK to not be OK. -- Julie Bentley, Chief Executive of Action for ChildrenFull of evidence-based advice, practical tips and exercises, this book is a great resource for the university and college sector. Not only is it an invaluable self-help guide for students, those who support students professionally or those studying to be mental health professionals should also find it useful. -- Steven Pryjmachuk, Professor of Mental Health Nursing, The University of ManchesterThis is an excellent practical and down to earth guide to managing anxiety for young people and young adults. It's full of brilliant tips and is realistic about the challenges of implementing them. A must read for those experiencing anxiety as they transition to adulthood. -- Jo Steer, author of Supporting Kids & Teens with Exam Stress in SchoolBridie, Sue and Phoebe are friendly and practical in their approach and provide a wide range of questions and suggestions which will boost the understanding, skills and confidence of any young adult living with anxiety. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health Advisor, Author Speaker & Educator Vice Chair - Children and Young People’s Mental Health CoalitionTable of ContentsPart One: Why adulthood can make us anxious; 1: What's so hard about being an adult?; 2: Dealing with all the stuff you can't possibly know; Part Two: The challenges of adulthood: A how-to guide; 3: Getting out and making friends; 4: What can I do with anxious thoughts?; 5: I can't focus! How to study with anxiety; 6: What about moving out?; 7: Surviving (to thriving) interviews; 8: Workplace worries; Part Three: Anxiety in adulthood: Some top tips; 9: A quick guide to panic attacks; 10: 'A little bit OCD'; 11: So how do I stay calm and healthy?; 12: What is this mindfulness all about?; 13: Where can I get some extra help?; Appendix I: Living a life that fits with your values; Appendix II: Testing out your safety behaviours; Appendix III: Thought challenging sheet; Appendix IV: Compassionate other exercise; Appendix V: Positive activities list; Appendix VI: Self-care plan

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Book SynopsisStand up to OCD!Imagine each person's brain has a captain and crew. For a person struggling with OCD, it's as if OCD has kidnapped the captain and changed the settings in the brain. Luckily there are plenty of tips and skills you can learn to disobey OCD and not do what he tells you. Join David, Riya and Sarah as they find out about how OCD sneaks into their lives and all the tricks you can use to stand up to OCD!This illustrated CBT self-help guide and workbook is ideal for young people with OCD ages 12-17 years. It gives teens a deeper understanding of how OCD works and how they can carry out their own CBT with the help of the interactive workbook at the back of the book.Trade ReviewA quick and easy read. There were lots of pictures and the book was notvery text-heavy.It used case studies of three individuals. This was useful as they each had differentaspects of OCD so it really helped me to understand the different ways that it canaffect people. At the end the book talks about the successes of the three casestudies in overcoming OCD, which helped to give reassurance and hope.I enjoyed how the authors made a 'monster' out of OCD. Rather than somethinginvisible, the OCD was a blue monster who spoke - and that really helped meunderstand what cognitive patterns were arising from the OCD.There were comic aspects to the book, as well as general pictures. This made itmore interactive and fun, especially for people who may not enjoy reading.The step-by-step strategies were really useful. It helps people know where to startin terms of overcoming this disorder. * Holly Yates, Anxious Times *

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Book SynopsisA Guide to Eco-Anxiety outlines a manifesto for action, connection and hope. Showing how to harness anxiety for positive action, as well as effective ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint. The most powerful thing we can do to combat climate change is to talk about it and act collectively. But despite it being an emergency, most people don’t bring climate change into conversation in everyday life. The book explores the health impact of experiencing eco-anxiety, grief and trauma, and signposts recommended treatments and therapies. It also tackles practical issues such as: why it's important to reduce plastic waste; parenting and the choice to have a family; which is more effective to bring your carbon footprint down, go vegan or fly less? The book will cultivate a pragmatic form of hope by offering a dynamic toolkit packed with practical ways to connect with community and systemic support, self-care practices to ease the symptoms of anxiety, and strategies to spread awareness and – crucially – bring about change.Trade ReviewAn awesome and important book!

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Book SynopsisMillennials and Gen Z-ers are considered two of the most anxious generations in history. With many intense generation-specific stressors facing them in recent years – from climate change to political polarization, systemic racism, gun violence, financial instability and so much more – it’s easy to see why more and more people are being diagnosed with anxiety at alarming rates. Taking a feminist and intersectional lens, Dr. Lauren Cook shares her own struggles with anxiety and provides easy, actionable steps to ride the waves of anxiety rather than constantly swimming against them. Chapters show you how you can learn to embrace anxiety, find those who can help you, incorporate preventative self-care strategies and stay afloat when it feels like anxiety is overwhelming you. Exercises include doing inner child work, gratitude lists, mindfulness for body neutrality and much more. This relatable, honest and information-packed book incorporates thorough, evidence-backed psychological research and diverse client experiences to illustrate a broad range of presentations of anxiety and help readers gain insight into their own stressors and effectively work through anxiety.Trade Review"Lauren is touching on something very real and growing among Millennials and Gen Z. Her advice is consistently relatable, actionable, and research-backed." - Michael Easter, Author of The Comfort Crisis"Dr. Lauren is the rare psychologist who will take you through the whole portrait of a patient's life, explaining just how the body and mind can work together to heal our individual and collective stressors. Generation Anxiety is a game-changer that we can all benefit from." - Dr. Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety"Dr. Lauren's book is a must read for Millennials and Gen-Zers who are feeling overwhlemed with all life is throwing at them and who are seeking a source of hope, empowerment, and a thoughtful action plan to build self-confidence and achieve positive outcomes in their life. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in self-development and healing." - Dr. Judy Ho, clinical neuropsychologist and author of Stop Self-Sabotage"Powerful! Generation Anxiety is an empathetic and hopeful look at the anxiety that plagus so many of today's youth. Masterfully written and filled with practical steps, readers of all ages will gain a deeper understanding to anxiety and how they can be working towards a joyful and full life today." - Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There"The guide we need in a world more anxious than ever. Dr. Lauren Cook has created a book that is both informative and relatable in a way that lets readers know they are no longer alone and [that] change is within their reach. Her words will help and empower so many." - Rachel DeAlto, bestselling author of Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even If it Scares You)

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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 SynopsisWhen children learn about something big and bad - even when they hear only bits and pieces - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. Where did it happen? Why did it happen? And especially, will it happen again?Something Bad Happened guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about national and international tragedies. The non-specific term "bad thing" is used throughout, keeping this a flexible tool, and so children are never inadvertently exposed to events their parents have chosen not to share. Fear, sadness and uncertainty about the "bad thing" all are normalized, and immediately usable coping tools provided. For children and parents to read together, this one-of-a-kind resource by child psychologist and best-selling author Dawn Huebner provides comfort, support and next steps for children learning about troubling world events.Trade ReviewIn the digital age, children are often exposed without filters to tragic and disturbing news. We want our children to understand, stay calm, and be proactive. EVERY parent and child can benefit from the compassionate, practical, step-by-step guidance Dawn Huebner offers on how to make sense of the all-too-often upsetting event. -- Mary Alvord, PhD, Psychologist, Co-author of Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens and Resilience Builder Program for children and adolescents.When we hear of both natural disasters and newsworthy tragedies, it's normal for parents to wonder how to help their kids keep perspective and stay calm. With just the right words and reassuring style, Dawn Huebner simultaneously provides the breath of fresh air and a hand around the shoulder we all need to stay grounded when bad things happen. A must-read for children and parents who are looking for easy-to-follow tools during difficult times. -- Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child Development Specialist, Host of How to Talk to Kids about Anything podcast (& author of the forthcoming book of the same name) & creator of the Powerful Words Character SystemDawn Huebner has a gift for speaking with children about difficult topics. Something Bad Happened is kind, informative, and filled with compelling images that will help children understand and cope with their reactions to upsetting events. At a time when scary stories fill the news, Dr. Huebner's wise and compassionate book is a resource that every parent, teacher, and counselor will want to have on hand. -- Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, co-author of Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping FriendsSomething Bad Happened is an indispensable addition to every child's library, the perfect resource for parents to tackle tricky topics with their kids. In Something Bad Happened, Huebner gives young readers and their parents a gift beyond measure--the assurance that they are safe in a world that can feel scary and senseless. -- Nicole Caccavo Kear, author of The Fix-It Friends seriesTable of ContentsIntroduction for parents and caregivers; 1. Something happened; 2. Brains in high alert; 3. Calming your brain; 4. Gathering information; 5. Location, location, location; 6. Identifying helpers; 7. Understanding likelihood; 8. Dealing with feelings; 9. Self-care; 10. Healing the world

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Book SynopsisResilience has never been more important in helping us navigate the stresses and adversity of modern life. Resilience acts as a protective armour that helps us deal with the toughest challenges that life throws at us. The best thing about resilience? It is a skill that you can develop at any age.This book lays out 12 key skills that give you everything you need to unlock and develop your resilience, from self-esteem and self-care to emotional regulation and stress management. Each chapter supports skill development and includes exercises, activities and discussion topics as well as case studies from people who have used the programme to improve their lives. Every key skill draws on various psychological techniques including CBT, positive psychology and solution-focused interventions.The foundational skills this book teaches are ideal for anyone interested in improving their wellbeing, whether you are experiencing mental health issues or simply wish to increase your mental strength.Trade ReviewA highly informative book on nurturing our own resilience and promoting self-awareness, that has been written in a refreshingly accessible way. Dr Azri invites us to explore barriers to resilience using plentiful in-depth strategies, guiding us in a warm and adroit manner. -- Joshua Fletcher, author of Anxiety: Practical about Panic and Anxiety: Panicking about Panic

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Book SynopsisThe first book offering support for parents and carers of children and young people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), this guidebook explains the condition as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation.The guide begins by explaining how and why BDD emerges, before moving onto an exploration of how the mental health condition presents itself emotionally, psychologically, physically and behaviourally. It then offers practical advice and guidance for parents and carers on talking to their child about BDD, seeking professional treatment, considering medication, managing social media use, working with schools to build a recovery team and more.The Parent's Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an essential guidebook for parents of children of children and young people with BDD.Trade ReviewThe Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an invaluable, in-depth and practical resource for anyone wishing to understand and support someone with BDD. Complex psychological concepts are made accessible and brought to life through real experiences and comments, alongside expert opinion. I am pleased to have this much awaited addition to the literature to be able to offer care to the carers. -- Dr Annemarie O'Connor; Clinical Psychologist and Clinic DirectorTable of Contents1. What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 2. Responding to Common Behaviours in BDD. 3. The Impact of BDD on the Family. 4. Managing the Impact of BDD on the Family. 5. Coping with Low Mood and Hopelessness. 6. Supporting your Child Through their Education. 7. Seeking Treatment for BDD. 8. Supporting Your Child Through their Treatment for BDD. 9. Supporting Your Child in Navigating the Internet and Social Media. 10. Self Care for Patients. 11. Our BDD Journeys. 12. Living a Life Beyond BDD. Glossary. Further Reading and Resources. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisAnxiety. It's out there and it's messing things up for us all. But for some of us, it's really messing things up.As a trans woman, Freiya Benson is super anxious a lot of the time - from feeling unsafe in social situations, to worrying about how she looks and sounds - but over the years she has developed a toolkit for managing anxiety as a trans and/or non-binary person. Exploring specific triggers such as coming out, gender dysphoria, voice anxiety, transphobia, validity, passing and gender expectations, this guide will help you to identify and understand your triggers and anxiety, and build the resilience you need to handle life's challenges.With advice and personal stories from a range of trans people, this book highlights the importance of self-care and being proud of who you are and highlights how trans people can flourish both individually and as a community when their anxiety is no longer in charge.Trade ReviewA super practical book about how to cope with anxiety as a trans person, written by a trans person with anxiety. What's not to love? A much-needed book I will be recommending often. My heartfelt thanks go to Freiya, the author; her book will undoubtedly save lives. -- Dr Pooky KnightsmithAnxiety is no respecter of persons; it claims us all! But, for some, that claim robs us of life and swallows us whole! This book is a useful, accessible, understandable, relatable and translatable guide to managing anxiety. -- Dr. Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) CPsychol AFBPsS MAPSTable of Contents1. Things People Have Told Me About Anxiety 2. Can I Fix My Anxiety? 3. Anxiety and Other Emotions 4. Coming Out 5. Dysphoria, Gender Identity and Anxiety 6. Social Anxiety 7. Getting What You Need from Life 8. Medical Services, and How to Cope with Them 9. Finding Joy 10. Practical Things We Can Do 11. Endings, Beginnings and How to Make it Better 12. The Anxiety Toolkit

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Book SynopsisAlmost 80% of autistic people have a co-occurring mental health condition, and this powerful book puts their voices front and centre, showcasing the human experience beyond the medicalised language and diagnoses. This poignant essay collection shines a light on voices that often go unheard in our society. Covering a range of experiences from multiple ages, genders and backgrounds, discussions include trauma, relationships, masking, healthcare, intersectionality and more.The essays are structured along the topics of hurt (personal experiences and how they shaped the contributor), help (the tools and tips which have helped on their personal journeys), and hope (looking forward to the future). At times touching, humorous, and also enraging, this book offers a frank and honest depiction of the challenges autistic people face and the knock-on effect on their mental health. A challenge to change how our society treats and values one another.Trade ReviewFrom Hurt to Hope shines a light on the prism of neurodiverse experiences of mental health and wellbeing. Providing a compelling constellation of stories about what harms and what helps. A must read for everyone passionate about making things better for future generations. -- Kirsty Dempster-Rivett, Consultant Clinical PsychologistTable of ContentsIntroduction; WHO AM I? By Mair Elliott; I DON'T REALLY WANNA FIGHT NO MORE, By Morénike Giwa Onaiwu; HURTING, HELPING, AND HOPING... FROM LEARNING, TO DIAGNOSIS AND CONTENTMENT, By Paul Statham; FEELING ALIEN IN A WORLD THAT REJECTS YOU - THE DISCOVERY OF SELF THROUGH NEURODIVERSITY, By Suzy Rowland; TO BE LEFT ALONE, By Emma Wishart; BEING AUTISTIC AND MANAGING ANXIETY, By Robert Joyce; HOYO'S (MUM) AND INANKEEDII (SON) JOURNEY FROM HURT TO HOPE WITH AUTISM, By Nura Aabe; BIG BRAIN TREES AND SUPERPOWERS - A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY, PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING, By Emma Cobb; MY JOURNEY TO A PLACE OF HOPE - AUTISM AND SCHIZOPHRENIA, By Yenn Purkis; A PARTICLE OF MY EXISTENCE, By Casey Chonily; THRIVING THROUGH WORDS: FINDING YOUR NICHE IN A NEUROTYPICAL WORLD, By Jess/Jai White; Conclusion; Reference List; About the Authors

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Book SynopsisAnxiety can feel like a huge number of different things to a huge variety of people. No matter the experience, they all have one thing in common: feeling anxiety is never fun. If you're looking to manage your anxious feelings and reduce your stress, this is the book for you. Written by a therapist who specializes in helping people navigate anxiety, the chapters contain 25 creative tools specifically designed to help reduce anxiety in five key areas: stress, social anxiety, anxious thoughts, self-esteem and the future.The tools draw on CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, positive psychology and more, and every single one is focused on giving practical advice and simple steps that you can take today to reduce your anxiety and boost your self-esteem.Trade ReviewAs a creative professional, I appreciate these easy-to-use tools that can be applied to so many daily stressful situations! -- Camille Brown, film directorAfter reading Risa Williams' The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, I found myself immediately underlining and highlighting various tidbits of her advice. Every day I read her book hungrily with a devotion to knowing that she is helping me have a better experience of myself. Her book has made my life much easier! If you're looking for practical solutions for anxiety, purchase this book! -- Miguel Chavez, Actor, 'A.P. Bio' (NBC)Everyone is anxious sometimes, so everyone can benefit from The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit. The exercises are simple, practical and immediate and the neuroscience nuggets tell you how they work. The affirmations aren't pie-in-the sky daydreams. They're statements you make come true with the help of Risa Williams' toolbox. -- Christina Elston, Editor of L.A. Parent MagazineWilliams helps us find the fun in combating our daily anxieties. It's a brilliant approach. Her tools spark our creativity and help us realize that small shifts in our thinking can lower our stress levels. Her sharing of personal anecdotes makes her relatable and puts the reader at ease. This is the sort of self-help book that makes you feel like you can truly change your life and smile while doing it. -- Ezra Werb, Educational Therapist and Author of 'Teach for Attention! A Tool Belt of Strategies for Engaging Students with Attention Challenges'Can coping with anxiety really be fun? With this anxiety toolkit, it certainly is! Tools such as Task-Extractors, Brain Bouncing, and Shrink-Rays make scientifically grounded strategies easily digestible, creative, and even entertaining. Risa Williams has transformed an overwhelming chore of tackling anxiety into succinct, light-hearted, actionable strategies that are useful at any age. -- Erica Curtis, LMFT, board certified art therapist, author of 'The Innovative Parent: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art'Williams' book is filled with imaginative, creative ways to manage all sorts of anxiety with concrete, clear strategies you can try. It's an easy-going read, and it has thoughtful personal antidotes that help make understanding anxiety relatable, and worksheets that help provide insight. I highly recommend this book! -- Eden Byrne, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist and EMDR practitioner)Risa Williams is the ultimate battery recharger. In The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, she provides a step-by-step roadmap to transmute anxiety into accomplishment and fear into action. Loaded with neuroscience nuggets these exercises and short chapters provide practical advice for increasing confidence and writing yourself a new narrative. -- Mike Sonksen, Professor and Author of 'Letters to My City'Anxiety, like enthusiasm, is contagious. If you don't want to spread it to those you lead, you need to overcome your own. Williams' book offers easy instructions for doing that. And who can't use some anxiety-reducing advice in the workplace these days? -- Forbes Magazine, "7 Books to Boost Your Overall Well-Being"

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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 SynopsisRein in your anxiety with this simple guided journal.Worrying is human. Worry can help to keep us safe and warn us of potential dangers. But when worrying becomes anxiety, and begins to get in the way of our everyday lives, we need strategies to overcome it.Written by a professional counsellor and full of ways to help you understand and take control of your anxiety, this book is the ideal guide to help you dial down that constant worry, tackle unhealthy thought patterns and build habits to help prevent anxiety from taking over. Full of guided exercises and spaces for self-reflection, as well as beautiful illustrations and inspiring quotes, it is perfect for the over-worriers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisAs featured in Hello! MagazineThis accessible guide will help you to support your child through difficult experiences brought on by life changes, including divorce, new siblings, or the loss of a loved oneChange is part of life, but for a child it can be scary and bewildering. Whether it's the prospect of starting school, dealing with changes in the family or seeing unsettling events in the wider world, there are many aspects of life that can cause a child to feel destabilized and frightened.As parents and carers, we try everything in our power to shield our children and prepare them emotionally for disappointments and upsets, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to do for the best. Help Your Child Cope with Change offers actionable tips that will give you and your child the support you need to navigate these difficult moments with kindness and care.Discover how to:- Nurture resilience and a positive mindset in your child- Break bad news to your child- Establish behaviour boundaries and retain routines during difficult times- Deal with overwhelming emotions- Seek support

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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 SynopsisAfter a decade of living with panic attacks and anxiety, Tim Clare made a promise to himself - he would try everything he could to get better, every method and medicine.His year of treatments took him from anti-depressants to hypnosis, running to extreme diets, ice baths to faecal transplants. At the end of it he 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 ReviewA 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 * *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 GANNONFascinating, thought-provoking, vulnerable and generous, Coward is an important book. I wish everyone would read it -- CATHY RENTZENBRINKIt'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 * *Tim 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 CAHALANSuch a tonic. Funny, honest, moving - meticulously researched. I'm learning loads. I think it will help a lot of people -- NATHAN FILERFunny, fascinating, brilliant and brave, Coward isn't a self-help guide to beating anxiety - it's far more valuable than that -- MELISSA HARRISON

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Book SynopsisWritten in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world.Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to explain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused.Table of Contents1: Author's note 2: Introduction 3: Chapter One: Figuring things out AKA Philosophy 101 4: Chapter Two: It's all connected 5: Chapter Three: Simple as ABC 6: Chapter Four: The part reality plays 7: Chapter Five: Thought content 8: Chapter Six: How to recognise a thought virus 9: Chapter Seven: What now? How does all this theory work for me? 10: Chapter Eight: Skills from the cognitive toolkit 11: Chapter Nine: More helpful stuff 12: Chapter Ten: Which track would you choose? 13: Chapter Eleven: Winding down 14: In the end 15: Great minds that I have quoted 16: Glossary

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Book SynopsisThere's a lot of angst around these days. This heightened sense of fear, concern, insecurity and uncertainty can be overwhelming.Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Knowing Gwendoline Smith explains what angst is and the ways in which deep anxiety can manifest.Gwendoline then drills down into social anxiety, which is often underdiagnosed but is one of the most common of the anxiety family.Using simple, clear language and humorous illustrations, Gwendoline gives detailed step-by-step advice on how to cope.Trade ReviewIn The Book of Angst, Smith breaks her down her expertise into three parts. In the first, she explores and explains the different kinds of anxiety a person can experience. In the second, she explores social anxiety. And in the third, she provides the reader with homework. It's in this third section that we take our solitary, and free (aside from the price of the book) therapy sessions. Filled with her signature illustrations and ease of language, The Book of Angst is a helpful read for uncertain times. * Villainesse *I lost myself for the past 10 years over social anxiety and I am very glad I came across this book and took a chance to read it. It was the best decision I made this year! -- Name withheld * 5* reader review *Table of Contentsi: AUTHOR'S NOTE ii: INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS ANGST? PART 1: The Anxiety Family Chapter 1: Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) AKA worrisome overthinking Chapter 2: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Chapter 3: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Chapter 4: Health anxiety (hypochondria) Chapter 5: Panic disorder Chapter 6: The specific phobias Chapter 7: The eating disorders Chapter 8: Sexual response and anxiety Chapter 9: The anxiety epidemic PART 2: Social anxiety: the fear of judgement Chapter 10: What is social anxiety? Chapter 11: More on social anxiety Chapter 12: The biology of social anxiety Chapter 13: Social anxiety and behaviour Chapter 14: Performance, perfectionism, procrastination and celebrity Chapter 15: Emotion and thought PART 3: Therapy time Chapter 16: Therapy session one Chapter 17: Therapy session two Chapter 18: Therapy session three Chapter 19: Therapy session four Chapter 20: Therapy session five Chapter 21: Therapy session six Chapter 22: Therapy session seven iii: IMPORTANT STUFF TO REMEMBER APPENDIX: FLASHCARDS

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Book SynopsisDiscover how best to manage mental health issues - specifically depression - in bestselling psychologist Gwendoline Smith's evidence-based, practical guide.THE BOOK OF FEELING BLUE offers hope to those experiencing depression, explaining the nature of the condition and the many different forms it can take at different life stages, and offering straightforward advice about how to manage it. Written in a chatty, reassuring tone with supplementary illustrations included throughout to demonstrate key points, chapters cover all aspects of the condition, including how to support a family member or friend who may be suffering from it, providing a therapist's evidence-based, practical toolkit for dealing with this widespread and debilitating mental-health problem.'Provides a language to articulate things that can feel hard to express' - Pandora Sykes, Sunday Times on The Book of Overthinking Table of Contentsi: INTRODUCTION ii: PART ONE 1: Feeling blue 2: Beyond the blues 3: How to tell the difference between the blues and depression 4: Images of psychiatry 5: To be medicated or not to be medicated? 6: Whose couch is it anyway - which therapy is for me? 7: Natural therapies - looking back to Mother Nature 8: Depression - what's God got to do with it? iii: PART TWO 9: The baby blues and beyond 10: Teenage depression - more than just a phase 11: Gender, sexuality and depression 12: 'Why wouldn't I be depressed?' - depression in children 13: Depression and older people 14: Depression - a family affair 15: You've got a friend

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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 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 SynopsisThis book is full of creative ideas for use with children who have difficulty in coping with change, stress and normal levels of anxiety. Supported by a comprehensive but accessible theory section, the practical exercises are a simple and fun way of helping children to learn healthy stress management strategies.Deborah Plummer offers over 100 activities and games specifically aimed at helping children to build emotional resilience. With a mixture of short, snappy activities and longer guided visualizations, these exercises are suitable for use with individuals or groups, and many are appropriate for use with children with complex needs or speech and language difficulties. This unique photocopiable activity book will be an invaluable resource for parents, carers, teachers, therapists and anyone looking for creative, enjoyable ways of helping children to cope with change, stress and anxiety. It is primarily designed for use with individuals and groups of children aged 7-11, but the ideas can easily be adapted for both older and younger children and children with learning difficulties.Trade ReviewThis book provides practical activities and strategies for carers of children who are experiencing stress, or who have difficulty coping with changes, or are prone to mild/moderate anxiety... Overall, I found the book easy to read and with some good practical ideas to help children cope with change and stress. -- Adoption TodayThis book is especially helpful for children with age appropriate language levels and an ability to use images and imagination to develop an understanding of their own emotions. Many of the exercises can also be adapted for use with children with complex needs or speech and language difficulties.I found this thoughtful book an excellent and helpful resource. -- Anxiety UKDeborah Plummer provides a refreshingly light, accessible text that addresses a serious issue. Packed with activities aimed at helping children to understand and manage their emotions, the target readership is primarily teachers, social workers, carers and parents. However, the book provides a useful resource for anyone seeking creative ways to help children deal with stress, anxiety and change. The photocopiable activities and suggested discussion points are pitched at children aged seven to 11, but they lend themselves to adaptation for both older and younger children. They are also adaptable if necessary, to meet the specific needs of children with communication and learning difficulties, and those who do not have English as their first language... The book's main strengths are two-fold: accessibility and versatility. It can be used as a resource to "dip into", with each part of the book being sufficiently discrete to facilitate this. Alternatively, it can be used as the basis for a "course" on coping with stress, anxiety and change. Versatility also means that the activities can be used with individual or groups of children. Irrespective of the mode of use, readers are at liberty to choose the most appropriate salient parts of the book to meet their needs. Overall, Plummer claims to have provided a resource with practical activities and strategies to help children cope with change, stress and anxiety. -- Wiley Online LibraryThis book is a most valuable resource for the parent, the primary teacher, the nursery nurse or indeed, for any adult who is concerned with helping children to cope with the difficulties and challenges involved in a child's emotional development... In practice, the handbook inspires an abundance of creative and imaginal experiences and exercises to enable children to develop creativity, self-awareness and to raise self-esteem. The photocopiable resources are attractive and stimulating and designed to promote problem-solving, to develop resilience, and to begin to understand and self-regulate difficult feelings. The approach aims also to develop the child's emotional literacy, allowing the child to name and understand emotions that otherwise might have the capacity to overwhelm them. -- BACP, Counselling Children and Young PeopleThis book is an excellent blend of practical activities to help promote emotional health, and accessible theory to help practitioners to understand why we behave as we do, and what can be done to help children develop positive choices and emotional security... This is a most helpful and well organized for anyone involved in the holistic development of children. It is well written, clear and jargon free, with a good balance of theoretical explanation and practical activities. It has a useful list of story books (although by no means exhaustive) for use in these contexts, an index and an activities index. -- School Librarian JournalThe exercises encourage children to link behaviours with anxiety and stress, and promote the idea of a toolbox of activities to minimise them. The book is intended for seven to 11 year olds but could be expanded to a wider age range. It would be a valuable resource for SLTs who manage emotionally-distressed children with language and social communication disorders, particularly those working in child and adolescent mental health services. -- Bulletin of the Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsThis book is full of creative ideas for use with children who have difficulty in coping with change, stress and normal levels of anxiety...This unique photocopiable activity book will be an invaluable resource for parents, carers, teachers, therapists and anyone looking for creative, enjoyable ways of helping children to cope with change, stress and anxiety. -- SMIRA (Selective Mutism Information and Research Association)is perfect for schools and teachers working with kids ages 7 and older. It offers a fully photocopiable set of activities, and combines theory with games and activities designed to help kids manage their emotions. A fine pick for any teacher's collection. -- The BookwatchTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Part 1. Being There: Interacting Mindfully. 1. Supporting Emotional Well-being. 2. Understanding Why We Do the Things We Do. 3. Encouraging Imaginative Solutions. Part 2. Skills for Life. 4. Self-awareness. 5. Imagework. 6. Feelings. Part 3. Coping with Change. 7. Thinking About Change. 8. Preparing for Change. 9. Making a Change. Part 4. Coping with Stress. 10. What is Stress? 11. Changing How We Feel. Part 5. Coping with Anxiety. 12. Thinking, Feeling, Doing. 13. What We Do with Worries. Part 6. Moving On. 14. Setting Goals and Celebrating. Index. Activities Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Calm has the magic formula for anxietyThis definitive book, written by a clinical psychotherapist, who regularly appears on CBBC and BBC Radio 1, offers techniques, advice and inspiration on the best and most effective ways to manage anxiety.From exercises to help you put your worries into perspective, to relaxation methods for when anxiety attacks, Dr Aaron Balick shows you how to feel more at ease and sustain a sense of calm

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Book SynopsisThe evidence that long-term anxiety causes a whole host of health problems is incontrovertible, as is the fact that it exacerbates existing problems, such as pain. The causal link between anxiety and heart disease, strokes, bowel diseases, inflammatory conditions and some cancers is well established. Reducing our anxiety would improve our long-term health as clearly as exercise and good diet. It would also allow us to perform better in whatever we are doing. The good news is that we can do something fairly quickly about stress and anxiety. This book examines characteristic thinking patterns in anxiety such as predictions, catastrophic thinking and assumptions, and looks at ways to accept and change the processes of anxiety. Topics include: Triggers of anxiety and panic Anxiety threshold - how much can we take? Free-floating anxiety Traumatic anxiety (PTSD) Performance anxiety Fears and phobias ie flying, claustrophobia Physical causes including hormonal (post-partum and menopause) What is a 'nervous breakdown'? When to see the doctor Treatments - talking therapies, medication Getting better, staying well

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Book SynopsisMeet Hannah - a young girl with selective mutism (SM). Hannah invites readers to learn about selective mutism from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, what it feels like to have SM, and how they can help. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to selective mutism. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support a child with the condition and is also a good place to start when encouraging children with SM to talk about how it affects them.Trade ReviewI wish I'd had this book when I first started out in teaching and I definitely would want to put a copy into the hands of every member of the support staff in any school. -- The Word PoolAs the parent of a 5-year-old boy with selective mutism (SM), I was really excited to read this book. Any explanation of this complicated condition and its emotional impact on the child and those caring for him or her is to be valued... Any book like this that a teacher can read in less than an hour is to be welcomed, to ensure that understanding and support can be given. -- Juno MagazineThis is a book that belongs in all schools and should be read by teachers as well as friends of children suffering from this debilitating condition. -- Healthy BooksMaggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens offer very practical advice and application around how to support children with these difficulties. -- eyeThe book is designed to help children conquer their anxiety. It should also help other pupils understand the problems faced by those with selective mutism - and how pressure can make them feel even less confident about speaking. A great, pupil-friendly resource. -- TESThese convey a great deal about Hannah and her SM with a gentle empathetic humour. I wish I'd had this book when I first started out in teaching and I definitely would want to put a copy into the hands of every member of the support staff in any school. -- Red Reading HubThis sensitive and inspired book will be an invaluable aid for children and adults alike. -- Biddy Baxter, Honorary President of SMIRA (Selective Mutism Information and Research Association)Can I Tell You About Selective Mutism? is loaded with practical school and home intervention strategies for helping the child with Selective Mutism. It's also a great overview of the internal world of a child with Selective Mutism, and provides a wonderful resource for "normalizing" their experience. I can't wait to read it with my patients! -- Aimee Kotrba, PhD, clinical psychologist and board member of the Selective Mutism Group, USAThe insights and practical suggestions in this engaging book will be of great help to those around a child who is selectively mute and to many of the children themselves. -- Tony Cline, Co-Director of the CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology, University College London and Professor of Educational Psychology, University of BedfordshireThis fictional presentation of the problems of Selective Mutism, from the point of view of an affected child, may prove helpful for selectively mute children and despondent and worried parents and teachers... After reading this book, those who would like to help selectively mute or even very shy children will be in a position to choose from the range of tried and tested strategies suggested by Hannah. These have been derived from the wide experience of the authors and the national support network SMIRA, and have been shown to produce good results. -- Alice Sluckin OBE, Chair of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social WorkerMaggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens, are very experienced in the field of Selective Mutism (SM) and this shines through in their short but comprehensive book... I found the "voice" of the book very powerful, giving a real insight into how a child or young person with SM may feel and what approaches are helpful and unhelpful for them. I would recommend this book both to professionals working with children and young people with SM, to share with them, their classmates, teachers and other adults in school, and also to the parents of children with SM. -- Claire Thomas, EP * Debate - British Psychological Society *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Introducing Hannah who has Selective Mutism. 2. Tension, panic and phobia. 3. Speaking freely at home. 4. It's not refusal to speak. 5. Playing with other children. 6. Talking in the classroom. 7. Feeling stressed and frustrated. 8. Speaking with the wider family. 9. Associated fears or phobias. 11. Telling the class about Selective Mutism. 12. How other children can help. 13. How teachers can help. 14. How parents can help. Recommended reading, DVDs, websites and organisations.

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Book SynopsisBringing together the latest research and understanding on selective mutism, this edited book gives essential information on the various treatment and therapy options. Experts in the fields of speech and language therapy, psychology, music therapy education and communication offer a wide range of professional perspectives on the condition, while case studies from people with selective mutism, past sufferers and parents reveal the personal impact. The book also clarifies what support a person with selective mutism is likely to need at home, school and in social situations.This definitive volume on selective mutism will be key reading for professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, child psychiatrists, child and adolescent mental health workers, teachers, SENCOs and anyone working with selective mutism in therapeutic and educational settings, as well as family members wanting a closer understanding of what selective mutism is and how they can help.Trade ReviewTackling Selective Mutism highlights the need for multi-disciplinary treatment and delivers the structure for successful collaborations and interventions. Providing many different perspectives on the diagnosis, treatment, and experience of those with selective mutism, this is a must-read for parents and professionals! -- Aimee Kotrba, PhD, clinical psychologist, President of the Selective Mutism Group, USA and Owner of Thriving Minds Behavioral HealthThis book provides a wise and thoughtful account of the numerous practical challenges involved in the provision of services for individuals with selective mutism, as well as helpful guides on how these challenges may be best met. -- Professor Sir Michael Rutter, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College LondonTackling Selective Mutism is a comprehensive and holistic guide for professionals and parents with valuable contributions by professionals, practitioners families and their children... A case study approach is crafted across chapters, giving authenticity and voices that come alive... Four part of the book reflect current understandings of mutism and communication difficulties, support, intervention strategies and future developments. -- Dr Stasia Cwenar, educational consultant, academic and teacher educator * Education Today *A very powerful perspective is offered by the personal accounts from children, young adults and their families highlighting the impact of SM, their journey to gain appropriate support and the positive accounts of those who have overcome SM... The book offers an international perspective on treatment approaches as well as offering information about effective care pathways and the importance of multi-agency approaches to assessment and intervention... This book provides a wealth of information about SM and is an insightful read for professionals and families. -- Judith Saunders, Principal SLT, Cwm Taf University Health Board * Afasic News *There are not many books that can be recommended to families and professionals alike but this book would be useful to both as it gives insight from the child's perspective... This book therefore provides a well rounded view of the effects of SM and the factors which may inadvertently reinforce the continuation of the selective mutism... The book is a wealth of useful information around the topic and pulls together a range of research and influential people in the field. It would be useful to both parents and professionals alike. -- NAPLIC MattersThis book is edited by two experts who have brought together research and practice in a manner that can be useful to anyone who has dealings with a child who in certain situations (often at school) is persistently mute but uses spoken language in other situations ... Many voices - those of children and young people, their families and professionals (speech and language therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, music therapists)- are included and offer a variety of perspectives... The book also includes an extensive list of references and a useful resource list. All in all, this is an important book that brings together much that is of interest to anyone who works with children and young people with SM -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub blog *This book is a useful resource on a number of levels. It highlights the need to recognise SM earlier, to raise awareness of the condition in nursery and primary school staff, and to provide early and appropriate intervention and support... Chapters are written by different professional including educational professionals and psychologists, speech and language therapists, social workers, and youth and play workers... the authors also highlight the long-term impact of SM on social experiences of making friends, building up experiences of the subtle art of social interaction, and the influence and impact of this throughout adolescence and on to successful adult relationships...range of approaches are described and highlighted with insightful case studies... It also offers some really useful and creative ideas together with structures and sensitive approaches for working with children and young people with anxiety... Non-verbal play, role-play and interaction are used to elicit communication in a playful way... It provides thought-provoking chapters as to how we might approach our work with children with SM and what music therapy could offer them and their families, as well as the teams and institutions that we work within. -- Kirsten Halliday, MT and AT team co-ordinator, Blossom House School * British Journal of Music Therapy *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Jean Gross, CBE, Government's Former Communication Champion for Children. 1. Introducing Selective Mutism and an Overview of Approaches. Alice Sluckin, OBE, Chair and Founder of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social Worker and Benita Rae Smith, Retired Speech and Language Therapist and Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Therapy. Part I: Current Understanding of Selective Mutism. 2. Selective Mutism in Children: Changing Perspectives Over Half a Century. Tony Cline, Co-Director of the CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology, University College London, Visiting Professor, University of Bedfordshire & Patron of SMIRA. 3. Silent Voices: Listening to Some Young People with Selective Mutism and Their Parents. Victoria Roe, Vice-Chair of SMIRA, Retired Teacher and SENCO. 4. Setting up a Support Network: Selective Mutism Information & Research Association (SMIRA) – A Brief History. Alice Sluckin, OBE, Chair and Founder of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, Lindsay Whittington, Co-Founder and Co-Ordinator of SMIRA and Benita Rae Smith, Retired Speech and Language Therapist and Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Therapy. Part II: Related and Co-morbid Conditions. 5. Selective Mutism and Communication Disorders: Exploring Co-morbidity. Hilary Cleator, Specialist Speech Pathologist working in Australia. 6. Exploring the Relationship of Selective Mutism to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Alison Wintgens, Retired Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, Advisor on Selective Mutism to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and SMIRA. 7. Selective Mutism and Stammering: Similarities and Differences. Jenny Packer, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Part III: Interventions, Strategies and Supports. 8. Is Medication Helpful in Selective Mutism? One Family's Experience and a Clinical Overview. Geoffrey Gibson, Lecturer, University of Hull and SM Supporter and Dr David Bramble, Consultant Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Psychiatrist, Shropshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. 9. Successful Approaches to Selective Mutism in School and Community Settings. Jyoti Sharma, Play Interaction Specialist and Autism Outreach Worker, Leicester City Council, Jane Kay, Targeted Support Youth Advisor, Youth and Family Support Service, Children, Family and Adult Services, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Susan Johnson, SENCO, Leicestershire and Benita Rae Smith, Retired Speech and Language Therapist and Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Therapy. 10. Successful Combined Home and School Approaches to Selective Mutism. Alice Sluckin, OBE, Chair and Founder of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social Worker and SMIRA Parents. 11. Effective Care Pathways for Selective Mutism. Maggie Johnson, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Educational Consultant, Advisor on Selective Mutism to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and SMIRA, Kent, Miriam Jemmett, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and Charlotte Firth, Advanced Clinical Specialist SLT, for Specific Language Impairment and Selective Mutism, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 12. Approaches to Selective Mutism in Other Languages. Alice Sluckin, OBE, Chair and Founder of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, Benita Rae Smith, Retired Speech and Language Therapist and Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Therapy, Nitza Katz-Bernstein, Visiting Professor, Tel-Aviv University, Department of Communication Disorders, Israel and Krems-Donau University, Austria and Keiko Kakuta, Clinical Psychologist, Sanda Municipal Hospital, Hygo, Japan. 13. Music Therapy and the Path into Speech. Kate Jones, Chief Music Therapist and Researcher, Music Therapy Lambeth. 14. Teaching Confidence to Teenagers. Rosemary Sage, Professor of Education, Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Teachers, Institute of Education, University College London. 15. Legal Issues in Selective Mutism: What Support is a Child Entitled to?. Denise Lanes, Retired Specialist Teacher and Benita Rae Smith, Retired Speech and Language Therapist and Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Therapy. Part IV. Conclusion. 16. Recovery from Selective Mutism: Testimonies from Families No Longer Affected by Selective Mutism. Alice Sluckin, OBE, Chair and Founder of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, Katie Herbert, Mina Clark and a SMIRA parent. 17. Summary and Recommendations for the Future. Alice Sluckin, OBE, Chair and Founder of SMIRA, Retired Senior Psychiatric Social Worker and Benita Rae Smith, Retired Speech and Language Therapist and Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology and Therapy. Appendix. Selective Mutism in Adults. Carl Sutton, PhD, Co-ordinator of ispeak.org.uk Support Network. References. Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisMeet Harry – a young boy who stutters. Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stutter from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He talks about techniques that can help reduce stuttering and describes how friends, family and others can help him to feel at ease and reduce his stutter further.This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and speech therapists working with children who stutter. It is also an excellent starting point for group discussions at home or school.Trade Review"Can I tell you about Stuttering?" is a very insightful look into stuttering from a child's perspective. It is very informative and accurately reflects the feelings of a someone who stutters. It is very important that people who don't stutter understand how difficult life can be for those who do. Yet, even though stuttering is an often debilitating condition, this book tells other stutterers not to give up, that there is hope out there and with hard work and belief the battle against stuttering can be won. Besides, even with a stutter, we all have many, many qualities of which we should be very proud. It just really helps if other people understand and this book will definitely help with that. -- Kevin Phelps, former stutterer, Headteacher, Tavernspite County Primary School, WalesWhat a lovely read. “Can I tell you about Stuttering?” is a wonderfully thoughtful book with an accurate account of what stuttering feels like for many children. It would be so useful to children of all ages, especially to those who do not know anyone else who stutters. I have met numerous children, from all kinds of backgrounds, who feel isolated by their stutters. Harry just might help them to see that others feel as they do and that they are not just a child who stutters. -- Alison Holloway, Speech and Language Therapist specialising in disorders of fluencyAs someone who struggled with a stutter through childhood, I had an instant connection with this book. I could hugely relate to Harry's mindset, the frustrations he went through and the emotions that he felt. Feeling trapped and lonely can lead to someone who stutters becoming extremely isolated but this book will help people who stutter realise that they are not alone and that there are techniques out there to give them hope, help reduce the fear and gain control of the stutter. This informative read will also help increase an understanding and awareness of stuttering. -- Matt Wilton, Regional Director UK South, The McGuire ProgrammeThis honest, matter-of-fact, and informative book, shared from an individual child's perspective, beautifully captures daily experiences of stuttering and educates parents, professionals, children, and others about the disorder. In addition, it assists speech-language pathologists in facilitating open communication about stuttering with their clients. -- Kristin A. Chmela, M.A. CCC-SLP Board Recognized Specialist-Fluency Disorders, Long Grove, Illinois, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Introducing Harry who has a stutter. 2. Speaking in school. 3. Good days and bad days. 4. Feeling frustrated and lonely. 5. Learning to overcome a stutter. 6. Overt and covert stuttering. 7. How to help. Recommended reading, websites and organisations.

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Book SynopsisMental and emotional disorders have reached epidemic levels in Western societies. Self-doubt, panic-attacks, anxiety disorders and personal fears of all kinds present major challenges to contemporary medical science. Rudolf Steiner's spiritual research offers a startlingly original and complementary contribution to the problem. True insight into psychological issues requires knowledge of the influences of spiritual beings, he suggests. In everyday life we are all confronted with metaphysical entities that can hinder or progress our development. Many forms of anxiety and self-doubt derive from such meetings on the border - or threshold - of our consciousness. Further, these `threshold experiences' are exacerbated today by a general loosening of the subtle bodies and components of the human soul. As these constitutional changes persist, says Rudolf Steiner, a condition of `dissociation' becomes increasingly common. A healthy emotional life will only be possible if individuals engage in a conscious practice of personal growth, strengthening their constitution through the action of the `I' or self. The expertly selected and collated texts in Self-Doubt offer numerous cognitive and practical ideas for the improvement of everyday mental and emotional health. Chapters include: The origin of error, fear, and nervousness; Crossing the threshold in the development of humanity and the individual; The polarity of shame and fear; The polarity of doubt and terrifying disorientation; The polarity of scepticism and claustrophobia, astraphobia, and agoraphobia; The origin of panic; Anxiety; The multilayered nature of terrifying disorientation; Healing aspects of the anthroposophical path of training; The spiritual-scientific qualities of fear compared with standardized diagnostic terms and as a basis for therapy.Table of ContentsChapters include: The origin of error, fear, and nervousness; Crossing the threshold in the development of humanity and the individual; The polarity of shame and fear; The polarity of doubt and terrifying disorientation; The polarity of scepticism and claustrophobia, astraphobia, and agoraphobia; The origin of panic; Anxiety; The multilayered nature of terrifying disorientation; Healing aspects of the anthroposophical path of training; The spiritual-scientific qualities of fear compared with standardized diagnostic terms and as a basis for therapy.

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Book Synopsis"Can you believe standing on a stage in front of hundreds of people has become my comfort zone? It could be yours!" Once upon a time, Esther Stanhope was just like you. She was shaky, red-faced and stumbling on stage. Now she speaks to audiences all over the world - and it's her mission to help you say goodbye to glossophobia too. This book is for you if you...; hate having all the eyes on you; would rather stick pins in your eyes than speak in public; think `Oh ****' in the Q&A after a presentation; need to be more visible to build your career and your business; dread the thought of introducing yourself round the table (creeping death); need confidence to do it and help NOW!Trade Review"At some point in our careers we all have to address an audience of some sort. This book is packed with real life tips from someone who spent her life behind the camera (at the BBC) coaching others to be at their absolute best." - Vanessa Vallely - Founder WeAreTheCity, Speaker and Author of Heels of Steel

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Book SynopsisDo you feel anxious or stressed out most of the time? Do you worry obsessively about what might happen in the future, or ruminate endlessly about the past? You are far from alone. For many people, anxiety has become the new normal. It keeps us up at night, greets us in the morning, prevents us from being fully present in our lives, and depletes our energy, resilience, and resolve. But it doesn't have to be this way. From two internationally recognized experts on anxiety and the authors of Anxiety Happens comes the guided journal, offering daily writing prompts based in proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you make peace with uncertainty, and soothe worry, fear, and panic. In addition to "in-the-moment" exercises for staying calm, you'll explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, discover how to move past your anxious inner voice, and learn to focus on what really matters to you-so you can finally move past anxiety and live your best life. If you're tired of anxiety getting in the way of the good stuff in life, the powerful writing prompts and exercises in this journal will help you find lasting calm and peace of mind-even when "anxiety happens.

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Book SynopsisFrom the world-renowned authority and internationally bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person, comes an indispensable guide for the significant number of parents who are unusually attuned to their children.The Highly Sensitive Parent is the only book of its kind, written specifically for parents who think deeply about every issue affecting their kids, experiencing strong emotions as a result, and face unique stressors that do not impact parents without high sensitivity.Parenting is the most valuable and rewarding job in the world, and also one of the most challenging. This is especially true for highly sensitive people. The good news is that sensitivity can also be a parent's most valuable asset, leading to increased personal joy and a closer, happier relationship with their child.Dr Elaine Aron, world-renowned author of the classic The Highly Sensitive Person and other bestselling books on the trait of high sensitivity, has written an indispensable guide for these parents. DTrade Review‘This book is filled with validating, healing and empowering information about how to navigate one of the most important roles of our lives while being highly sensitive. It changed my life in the most healing and empowering ways.’Alanis Morissette Praise for The Highly Sensitive Person ‘I wept through almost every page of this book out of sheer self-recognition. To say this book changed my life would be an understatement. I am forever grateful to Elaine Aron.’ Alanis Morissette ‘Elaine Aron’s perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap.’ Philip G. Zimbardo ‘Enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all.’ Riane Eisler

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