Coping with / advice about mental health issues or topics Books
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Free Yourself from Death Anxiety: A CBT Self-Help
Book SynopsisDeath anxiety can underlie many different mental health diagnoses at all stages of life, including depressive disorders, panic disorder, health anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, agoraphobia and more. This self-help guide will help you to better understand your fear of death and give you the tools to overcome it.Using proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), this book will help you to:· Understand death anxiety and how it develops · Undertake specific evidence-based steps to develop alternative ways of thinking about death · Conduct exposure exercises to act against your fears· Reduce your anxiety so that you can live life to the fullest.Trade ReviewThere is so much in the book that I found interesting and relevant to me. The exercises, explained in a way that is easily accessible, can be applied to more than just death anxiety; the information around mental health generally, death anxiety, the causes are presented clearly and calmly. The book is like listening to a sensible friend: quiet, calm and clear-headed. Whether you are concerned that you have a death anxiety, or you know you do, or simply you are concerned that you might not be living life to its fullest, this book is worth exploring. -- Alberta Gutteridge, Host of the North London Death Cafe"Really nicely written, it's clear and accessible ... I think it will be of interest to quite a lot of people ... it's not just a self-help book for if you're worried about death and dying, it's more practical and useful!" -- Dr. Bethan Michael-Fox * The Death Studies Podcast *I am so glad I reviewed this book as reading it has been transformative. I had no idea death anxiety was its own thing and to find my symptoms and experiences laid out before was an emotional experience. I will be continuing to use this book to help myself live my life freely -- Zoey Mitchell, Anxiety UK Participation Group member * Anxiety UK *Although billed as 'self-help', there is much to be gained for professionals from this clearly written, comprehensive book. -- Jeanine Connor, psychodynamic psychotherapist * Therapy Today *
£17.89
Bonnier Books Ltd My Sh*t Therapist: & Other Mental Health Stories
Book Synopsis'Moving and funny' Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall'Funny and terrifying... will offer much needed comfort' Phill Jupitus'The whole book is a joy, it feels like being seen and understood' Standard Issue'Warm, funny, sad and highly recommended!' Isy Suttie, award-winning actor'Searingly honest and beautifully written' Frost magazine'Clever, compassionate and vital' Jason Hazeley, co-author of Ladybirds for Grown-Ups*****When Michelle Thomas suffered her first major depressive episode six years ago, she read and watched and listened to everything about mental health she could get her hands on in an effort to fix herself. God, it was depressing.Which is the last thing she needed.What she did need was a therapist who would listen and a strategy catered to her needs. What she got was advice to watch a few YouTube videos and have a cup of tea when having a panic attack, along with a cheerful reminder that 'it could be worse'.My Sh*t Therapist is an honest, hilarious and heart-rending account of living with mental illness, helping you navigate the world, care for your mind and get through sh*t jobs, medications, relationships, habits, homes and therapists.You'll find no scented candles or matcha tea 'cures' for mental illness here. Instead, learn how a modern woman and her friends and followers navigate life with their brilliant but unpredictably sh*t brains.
£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd The Cure For Burnout: Build Better Habits, Find
Book SynopsisIs dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to catch up? Have you already beat burnout once, only to find it creeping back? If you answered yes to any of these, you're in need of a cure for burnout.Burnout management coach Emily Ballesteros combines scientific and cultural research and the tried-and-true strategies she's successfully implemented with clients around the globe to demystify burnout - and set you on a path towards a life of personal and professional balance.Ballesteros outlines five areas in which you can build healthy habits - mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, and stress management. She offers clear and simple tools to help you find greater balance, energy and fulfilment, showing you how to:· Break burnout habits that keep you in a pattern of chronic overwhelm· Create sustainable work/life balance through predictable personal care· Get more done in less time while creating forward momentum towards a meaningful life· Identify and set your personal and professional limits, guilt-free· Master your stress and detach from your stressorsThe Cure for Burnout provides a holistic method for burnout management, empowering us to reclaim control of our own lives once and for all.Trade Review'Emily Ballesteros's advice is useful and practical, especially for young workers eager to reclaim their time and energy. This is an empowering guidebook to combatting burnout.' * Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better *'The Cure for Burnout is full of clear, actionable tools to help you find greater balance, energy, and fulfillment in today's overstressed world. Ballesteros's relatable, necessary book will revolutionise your work/life balance.' * Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable *'A liberating guide to letting go of your guilt and putting yourself first, The Cure for Burnout shows you how to create a healthier, more rewarding life. With warmth, wit, and wisdom, Ballesteros challenges the pressures we feel to be the best colleagues and friends to others in favour of being our happiest, freest selves.' * Elise Loehnen, author of On Our Best Behaviour *'This is not the kind of book you read and then decide if you want to change; reading this book changes you. You'll learn how to set limits, honour yourself, and build a life you enjoy waking up to. You'll also learn how to create real-life, actual spare time. Spare time! Funny, wise, and full of apply-today knowledge, I loved this total reset of a book.' * Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control *'Insightful, eye-opening, and lovingly direct, The Cure for Burnout gives you the tools and strategies you need to reclaim your time and energy to start enjoying your life. It should be required reading for anyone in the workplace today.' * Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies *'In a world where burnout feels like a constant threat, Emily Ballesteros' The Cure for Burnout arrives just in time. This book is not just another self-help guide; it's a lifeline for anyone feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected. The tools are practical, actionable, and most importantly, sustainable.' * Jessica Baum, author of Anxiously Attached *"This deep-dive into the topic is compassionate, honest, and also empowering, helping you to shake off afflictions such as 'resting guilt', and learn to embrace 'bare-minimum days' when you most need them." * Psychologies Magazine *
£13.49
Octopus Publishing Group Real Talk: Lessons From Therapy on Healing &
Book Synopsis'Real Talk is like having a kind, supportive and wise one-to-one with a great therapist.' - Abby Rawlinson, author of Reclaiming You'As thorough and pertinent as it is real, guiding readers on a journey to self-love' - Charisse Cooke, author of The Attachment SolutionIt's time to bring therapy out of the therapy room and into the real world.In recent years, therapy and self-care have become familiar buzzwords, but it's clear that people are having to face their emotional difficulties without the tools and insight to work through them. Enter Real Talk: A book to enable readers to have genuine, authentic conversations with themselves, and to start the journey of healing their past experiences and cope with the challenges of modern life.Filled with techniques and wisdom from a therapist's toolkit this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Drawing on her experience as a qualified psychotherapist and applying her intersectional perspective Tasha Bailey shares the knowledge and skills you need to change your life.Tasha's straight-talking but compassionate style will help readers hold up a mirror to their present situation and make sense of their past - delving into topics such as:· Trauma & inner-child healing· Love, trust, and attachment· Family: intergenerational cycles of behaviour, rupture, and repair.· Self-Esteem, bodies & sexReal Talk contains a collection of lessons which the reader might typically learn in therapy. Tasha teaches readers modern language and ideas about mental health, exploring self-love and self-understanding. Connecting psychological theory, lived experience, references from modern day media and case studies from Tasha's work to create a more current, creative, and inclusive perspective of mental health.Trade ReviewReal Talk is like having a kind, supportive and wise one-to-one with a great therapist. * Abby Rawlinson *Real Talk is as thorough and pertinent as it is real. Covering all the essential therapy bases, this book guides, challenges and comforts readers to achieve true healing. Tasha is determined to help her readers on a journey to self-love, and this shines through on every page. A very special book. -- Charisse Cooke, auhtor of The Attachment Solution
£17.09
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction:
Book SynopsisWhen recovering from addiction and managing a mental illness, it can feel like both have the ability to take over your life. By applying the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to the 12 Steps addiction recovery approach, this workbook equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, develop self-management skills, reduce anxiety and stress, and feel yourself again.DBT is a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skills tailored to those who feel emotions very intensely. Exploring skills and strategies drawn from DBT that work in tandem with your recovery program, this book provides a new roadmap to reduce symptoms of emotional distress and to support your sobriety and mental health.Written by clinical psychologist, Laura Petracek, this ground-breaking workbook draws on the author's clinical and lived experience of addiction recovery, bipolar disorder, and other mental health challenges.Trade ReviewThe connection between mental health challenges and addiction is strong, complicates recovery, and is regrettably still associated with much stigma. In The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Dr. Petracek helps readers to understand their struggles with mental illness and addiction, and to address those struggles through a combination of AA/NA and DBT skills. Drawing on her own personal experience, Petracek's warmth and compassion will make these ideas and skills more approachable for those in recovery and will remind people that they are not alone on their difficult journey. -- Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist, international speaker, and author of several DBT books, including The DBT Workbook for Emotional ReliefDr. Petracek provides a step-by-step guide to DBT for anyone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. This book is accessible, comprehensive and practical. A truly valuable resource! -- Elaine Beale, author of Write for Wellness: Write Your Way to Health, Happiness and HealingLaura Petracek, Ph.D.'s work on connecting the evidence based, effective psychotherapy treatment of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous is a great addition for extra tools for people recovering from addiction. The 12 Steps are predicated on giving oneself over the process and following the program, and adding in DBT skills can help provide additional tools for supporting one's work through the 12 steps and deepening one's understanding of the Steps. The author's use of her own experience and how DBT added to her recovery is a great use of the values of AA/NA of being open, honest, vulnerable and using one's own process to allow others to take what they need and leave the rest in finding their ways through the 12 Steps. -- W. Keith Sutton, Psy.D. - Psychologist - Director of the Institute for the Advancement of PsychotherapyTable of ContentsTable of ContentsForeword by Gillian Galen, PsyDPart 1: Introduction1. Pain is Inevitable; Suffering is Optional.......................................... 2. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Explained ...................................... 3. Core Concepts of DBT and the Twelve Steps .................................Part 2: The Twelve Steps and DBT1. Step One: I Can't Stop Drinking............................................................ 2. Step Two: Hope .................................................................................3. Step Three: Surrender ........................................................................4. Step Four: Finding Courage .................................................................5. Step Five: Integrity ............................................................................ 6. Step Six: Becoming Ready ..................................................................7. Step Seven: Humility ......................................................................... 8. Step Eight: Willingness .......................................................................9. Step Nine: Taking Responsibility and Making Amends ..............................10. Step Ten: Taking Stock ......................................................................11. Step Eleven: Seeking Prayer and Meditation .......................................... 12. Step Twelve: Carry the Message and Practice the Principles .....................Conclusion: A Life Worth Living Beyond Your Wildest Dreams ......................... Acknowledgements ...........................................................................
£16.99
Inter-Varsity Press The Worry Book: Finding A Path To Freedom
Book Synopsis'A very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach.' - J.John, Evangelist Worry has reached epidemic proportions. Many are suffering in silence, unsure if psychological solutions are appropriate for them, or if biblical teaching can lead them to freedom. The Worry Book offers a fresh solution: seeing the process of worry as the problem, rather than getting stuck into individual concerns. We can often use worry to create a sense of certainty and control, but the illusion is temporary, and we generate even more problems in the process. Here we learn about the factors behind worry, and how to disable the cycle of worry and tolerate uncertainty - principles we can apply to every situation. This is a journeyman's guide through the comedy and heartache of discovering worry's function, and so removing its power. Good theology and psychology combine here to offer new perspectives and real hope. You will find real lives and real people, and solutions which are both practical and doable.Trade ReviewA very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach. -- J.John * Evangelist *Will help many anxious Christians to break free from the "worry rules" that prevent them from enjoying the perfect love that overcomes all fear. -- Dr Trevor Stammers * Former GP and Chair of Christian Medical Council Fellowship *A very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach. -- Pablo Martinez * Author, speaker and psychiatrist *The Worry Book is written from a very personal perspective, showing real insight into the world of the worrier, and, most importantly, it is written with compassion. -- Professor Mark Freeston * Professor of Clinical Psychology at Newcastle University, UK *
£10.44
New Harbinger Publications The Positivity Effect: Simple CBT Skills to
Book SynopsisIf you suffer from anxiety, you may feel stuck in a vicious cycle of rumination, worry, and avoidance-and ultimately miss out on all life has to offer. But what if you could shift your thinking and start living with more expansiveness, hope, and happiness? What if you could transform stress and anxiety, and find lasting balance, peace, and joy? This book can show you how. Based in proven-effective cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and positive psychology, psychologist Dan Tomasulo-author of Learned Hopefulness-offers powerful skills to help you overcome negative thinking and harness the power of positivity to reduce stress, boost confidence, and find instant calm and sustainable happiness. With this uplifting guide, you'll learn how to: ·Replace anxiety and stress with learned hopefulness ·Boost positivity, amplify joy, and awaken inspiration ·Increase motivation and perseverance ·Overcome self-limiting thoughts and beliefs ·Build a solid support system and connect with your community Not being anxious is not the same as thriving. Nor does worrying less mean that you are at peace. With this inspiring guide, you'll learn to do more than just stop worrying-you'll learn to completely transform your outlook for long lasting serenity and joy.
£13.49
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Gender Deck: 100 Cards for Conversations
Book SynopsisThis unique pack of 100 cards provides a useful tool to help guide conversations about gender identity in individual, group, family, professional and school settings.With vibrant and inclusive designs, the four color-coded categories - consisting of reflective questions, interactive activities, interview-style questions and supportive questions - are designed to prompt and encourage deep, reflective and supportive discussions about topics related to gender identity, gender expression and relationships. Developed by a renowned trans-identified psychotherapist, and with an accompanying guidebook instructing users on different formats and activities in which the cards can be used, this card deck is an ideal resource for professionals working with trans, non-binary and/or queer clients to have in their therapeutic toolkit.Trade ReviewTalking about gender can be challenging, whether it's in therapy, at home, or at school. This deck offers useful prompts for conversation alongside ideas for how to play with it and guidelines to ensure thoughtful moderation. It's also beautifully illustrated! A great tool for a broad range of ages, which can be used in almost any setting. -- Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT Award-winning Author of "Gender Trauma: healing, cultural, social, and historical gendered trauma" & "How To Understand Your GenderTable of Contents1. Reflective Cards 2. Activity Cards3. Interview Cards4. Supportive CardsUser guide
£28.01
Octopus Publishing Group How to Understand and Deal with Depression:
Book SynopsisA practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome depression, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Depression 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 depression 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 depression, 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 depression, 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 depression 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 depression so that you can get back to feeling like you again.
£6.99
Profile Books Ltd Everything Isn’t Terrible: Conquer Your
Book SynopsisLicensed therapist and respected mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. Everything Isn't Terrible is an informative, and fun guide - featuring a healthy dose of humor - for people who want to become beacons of calmness in our anxious world. Like Sarah Knight's "No F*cks Given" guides and You Are a Badass, Everything Isn't Terrible will inspire readers to confront their anxious selves, take charge of their anxiety, and increase their own capacity to choose how they respond to it. Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith's personal experience as well as those of her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn't Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety all the tools they need to finally be calm. Ultimately, living a calmer, less anxious life is possible, and with this book Smith will show you how to do it.Trade ReviewThe perfect blend of hard science and warm wit that helps you understand where your anxiety comes from and then manage the fallout -- Sarah Knight * New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down *Great news, high-functioning anxious people: relief has arrived! Kathleen Smith offers as much wisdom, candour, and helpful homework as you'd get in several therapy sessions - making this book not only a joy but a great deal -- Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of * I Miss You When I Blink *
£9.99
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Embodying the Mystery: Somatic Wisdom for
Book Synopsis• Follows the author’s apprenticeships with masterful teachers, out-of-body experiences, meditation retreats in Asia, martial arts in Japan, facing his trauma at the hands of his father, and his struggles to become emotionally literate • Offers interpretations of his experiences poised as questions, reflections, and inquiries, inviting the reader to participate in what opened for the author on his quest for self-realization, including successes, failures, struggles, and enigmas Sharing profound stories, transformative incidents, and provocative situations from across his more than 7 decades of life, founding elder of the Somatics movement Richard Strozzi-Heckler explores the moments of insight and awakening that have been pivotal in forming his unique perspectives within the fields of embodiment, meditation, aikido, and leadership. Beginning with an early experience with death that revealed the universal principle of impermanence, the author takes us on a rich, textured journey into the inquiry of what it means to embody the mystery of Spirit. As we follow him through apprenticeships with masterful teachers, out-of-body experiences, meditation retreats in Asia, martial arts in Japan, facing his trauma at the hands of his father, and his struggles to become emotionally literate, we’re also taken on a path of learning, healing, and transformation. For each story, the author offers interpretations of his experiences poised as questions, reflections, and inquiries. In this way we are invited to participate on his quest for self-realization, including successes, failures, struggles, and enigmas. A deeply personal and intimate portrayal of a life’s journey through a somatic wisdom, this insightful memoir depicts the immeasurable wealth that teachers, practices, vulnerability, and community can offer the sincere seeker on an embodied spiritual path.Trade Review“In Embodying the Mystery, we are invited on a journey where Richard shows us the pivotal moments in his transformative journey, and it is a profound unveiling. The longing for more that Richard speaks of feels so familiar--there is a path within each of us that can hold, wants to hold, the great mystery. By showing us these intimate moments of learning and opening, Richard opens a portal for us to see both the possibilities of and practices toward our own awakenings.” * Adrienne Maree Brown, author of Emergent Strategy *“Richard shares his journey through healing, learning, and growth into awareness and appreciation of the sacred interconnected web of life. Part memoir, part inquiry, part transmission, it is a beautiful reflection about living consciously in a human body.” * Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D., author Widen the Window *“Embodying the Mystery is a gift of bone-deep wisdom and spirit springing; you’ll find yourself celebrating the wonder and possibility of living in a human body. It is the kind of book that only comes out of a life as deeply lived as Richard’s has been--wonderful to read!” * Ginny Whitelaw, author of Resonate and founder and Roshi of the Institute for Zen Leadership *“Richard Strozzi-Heckler shares his life’s journey with us with inspiring vulnerability and grace. Story after moving story, exquisitely written, reveals the powerful experiences, personal struggles, and healing practices that have shaped him since childhood. How wonderful, how refreshing it is to read the honest questions he continues to ask, as he offers clear wisdom from a life of deep practice. He encourages us all to dig deep, find the treasure within, practice courageously, and share our gifts with the world.” * Linda Holiday, 7th degree Aikido Shihan and author of Journey to the Heart of Aikido *“This book is a gift of love from Richard. A true artist of embodied spirituality, he helps us explore every experience and transition as sacred moments to awaken the divine spark within us. This is a heartfelt book of empowering purpose for the soul in times of crisis and transformation.” * Richard Leider, author of The Power of Purpose *“Do you seek to have a stronger leadership presence? You must become more fully present. Richard Strozzi-Heckler embodies presence, and he generously shares it. This wonderful book traces his fifty-year quest for full presence through the practice of meditation, aikido, and somatics. Embodying the Mystery shows the struggle and growth of one of our great teachers. It will stay with me for years to come.” * Sally Helgesen, author of The Female Advantage and coauthor of How Women Rise *“Perhaps the most profound and valuable teaching in this book is the importance of being fully present in our bodies in order to reify our spirit. This presence nourishes and enables the spirit to be expressed in our lives in very profound ways. Strozzi- Heckler came to this path through his macho upbringing in working-class neighborhoods as a military brat, leading him to explore the martial arts, meditation, and somatics. The mastery of aikido allowed him to find the vulnerability of being fully present. And, in so doing, he discovered the spiritual way of the body.” * Nancy J. Hutson, Ph.D., former senior vice president of Pfizer Global Research and Development *“There isn’t a better teacher for this human moment, amid climate change and pandemic mourning, than Richard Strozzi-Heckler. This book is a guide to awareness and gratitude through seasons of grief and loss. He helps dignify our fear and trains us to live ‘in the mystery’ of all we don’t know.” * Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force *“What an honor to watch a man who has worked on himself his entire life make his harvest of wisdom. How generous of Richard to share this abundance of insights with us and to share himself so openly through Embodying the Mystery.” * Arkan Lushwala, author of The Time of the Black Jaguar *“What an honor to watch a man who has worked on himself his entire life make his harvest of wisdom. How generous of Richard to share this abundance of insights with us and to share himself so openly through Embodying the Mystery.” * Arkan Lushwala, author of The Time of the Black Jaguar *“In his beautiful prose, Richard shares his personal stories of longing, grief, vulnerability, and 50 years of spiritual practice that took him deeply into the world. Reading it, I found myself welcomed home, invited into the unknown I, too, long for.” * Staci K. Haines, author of The Politics of Trauma and founder of generationFIVE *“Strozzi-Heckler offers us timeless anchors to ground ourselves, adapt, and fully meet our challenges with heartfelt strength and dignity. This life-changing book invites us to pause, take a relaxed breath, and embody our lives to the absolute fullest. Reading this awe-inspiring work will leave you feeling excited and alive. Fortunate are those explorers who venture into Richard’s doorway of wonder and pragmatic wisdom.” * Fred Krawchuk, Colonel (retired), Army Special Forces *“Embodying the Mystery is an eloquently crafted guidebook for exploring human existence. Richard’s stories illustrate an infectious curiosity and teach that with continued practice my world-changing ideas become reality. This is a deeply empowering book. I had to fully exhale to feel it, to be it.” * Lisa Picard, former president and CEO of EQ *Table of ContentsIntroduction Life Fastened to DeathBaba The Friend Embodying the Practice A Broken Leg Not a Broken SpiritDoorway to a More Spacious Consciousness Stepping Outside the Self Out-of-Body Perceptions It’s All Inside You Dignifying Fear and VulnerabilityShining Light on the ShadowThe Descent into Cellular Wisdom GrievingThe Elegance of the Soma Moving the Energy Aikido: The Way of Harmony with Universal EnergyThe Protector of Spirit The Sensation of Longing Maybe It’s WorkingAcknowledgments About the Author
£12.34
Short Books Ltd A Sense of Belonging: How to find your place in a
Book SynopsisA sense of belonging - being liked, understood, accepted for who we are - is vital for our mental health. Whether it is fitting in at school, struggling to connect with colleagues in a new job, or just feeling out of place in our own family, we all, at various stages in our lives, find ourselves questioning our identity. For Dr Holan Liang, one of the UK's foremost psychiatrists, this crisis of identity cuts right to the heart of the modern epidemic of anxiety and depression. In this ground-breaking book, she draws on her own experience as an immigrant to the UK, and on 20 years of caring for patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions, from depression and anxiety to ADHD and anorexia, to explore a radical new perspective on mental health.Warm, wise and full of humanity, A Sense of Belonging will help you to: understand the causes of loneliness, reprioritise the people and things that matter, stop people-pleasing, and learn how to accept yourself in order to find genuine connection.
£12.34
Harvard Business Review Press The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears
Book SynopsisA timely and compelling guide to managing the anxiety that comes with succeeding and leading—from entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and top-rated podcaster Morra Aarons-Mele.Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the world. But in our workplaces, anxiety has been a hidden problem—there in plain sight but ignored. Until now.The Anxious Achiever is a book with a mission: to normalize anxiety and leadership. As leadership expert and self-proclaimed anxious achiever Morra Aarons-Mele argues, anxiety is built into the very nature of leadership. It can—and should—be harnessed into a force for good.Inspired by the popular podcast of the same name, The Anxious Achiever is filled with personal stories, research-based insights into mental health, and lots of practical advice. You'll learn how to: Figure out your own anxiety profile so that you can recognize and avoid common thought traps and triggers Confront bad habits and unhealthy coping mechanisms Resist perfectionism, manage social anxiety, and set boundaries to prevent burnout Deal with feedback, criticism, and impostor syndrome Model—and communicate—healthy behavior as a leader Whether you're experiencing anxiety for the first time or have been battling it for years, The Anxious Achiever will help you turn your stress and worries into a source of strength for yourself, your career, and the people you lead.Trade ReviewIncluded in HR Magazine's list of "terrific new workplace books."Advance Praise for The Anxious Achiever:"If you are a high achiever and you know—you just know—that you could achieve even more and be happier if you could wrestle your anxiety to the ground, this is your playbook. Aarons-Mele's book is well-researched, highly practical, searingly candid, and deeply empathic. Riveting." — Whitney Johnson, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Smart Growth"Aarons-Mele has written an astonishing book. She moves from stories to data to advice in a page-turning way. This is not a book for just anxious achievers—it's a book for any human being who wants to transform their mental health." — Andy Dunn, cofounder and former CEO, Bonobos; entrepreneur; and author, Burn Rate"Readers will experience a deep and grateful sigh of recognition soon after diving into this wonderful book. Morra Aarons-Mele gently and intelligently guides readers through the different facets of anxiety and shows us how to tame negative self-talk and experience more joy and more success. Wise and practical, The Anxious Achiever is a game changer." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, The Fearless Organization"Anxiety can be debilitating in our work and in our lives. In The Anxious Achiever, Aarons-Mele shares real-life examples and pragmatic ideas on how we can successfully manage anxiety and convert it into a superpower to help us build meaningful relationships with colleagues and friends and lead with empathy and purpose. This book will help leaders and teams thrive in our deeply uncertain world." — Vivek Bapat, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Brand Purpose, and Sustainability Solutions, SAP"A helpful deep dive for leaders looking to understand anxiety and perfectionism. Full of practical advice." — Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Let's Pretend This Never Happened"In The Anxious Achiever, Morra Aarons-Mele bravely uncovers a reality that we rarely talk about: success is often accompanied by great anxiety. It's a horrible feeling. But armed with the concepts in this well-researched, raw, and vulnerable work, you will learn how to take anxiety and channel it toward a powerful purpose." — Rita McGrath, professor, Columbia Business School; author, Seeing Around Corners"The Anxious Achiever is a must-have for all emerging and experienced leaders who live with anxiety. Deeply relatable and with fresh perspective, this book provides practical strategies and real-world examples that help reframe how we think about and deal with anxiety in the workplace." — Muriel Wilkins, executive coach; coauthor, Own the Room; and host, Coaching Real Leaders podcast
£19.80
John Murray Press The Modern Trauma Toolkit
Book Synopsis''A gem of a book'' GABOR MATÉ''The book for anyone who is committed to the healing path'' LISSA RANKIN, MD''A comprehensive collection of exercises that will enable the reader to experience the often forgotten universal wisdom that healing is dependent on feeling safe'' Stephen W. Porges, PhDMental health wisdom and a systems-approach to trauma that actually works, from leading family doctor Dr Christy Gibson (@tiktoktraumadoc)**Are you hurting?**In the midst of collective trauma, it helps us to know how our body is built to respond to stress and what we might do to shift those reflexes. An expert in brain- and body-based approaches to wellbeing, Dr Christy Gibson knows how to share her expertise to help us embrace our innate power, and catalyse community wisdom.Written in an accessible and trauma-informed way, The Modern Trauma Toolkit shares over forty activities that can be self-taught and prac
£14.44
HCI Press The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder
Book SynopsisContrary to popular belief, borderline personality disorder is NOT a life sentence!If you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you already know how painful it can be. But take heart recovery is possible! The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder offers advice from someone who's been there and speaks from inside BPD, with empathy, care and insight.Author Shehrina Rooney shrugs off the stigma, busts myths, and translates the diagnostic criteria into everyday language. She explains the brain science of emotion dysregulation and shares her favorite strategies and skills for weathering the storm.The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder includes special chapters for family and loved ones, men with BPD, and anyone newly diagnosed. The author gives readers strategies for coping with BPD in the workplace and as a parent. In short, this book covers everything you (or your parents or therapist) could possibly want to know about BPD.This book gives you the information and tools to reclaim your life. With warmth and humor, Shehrina Rooney shows you how you can find contentment, stability, and the freedom to enjoy each day as it comes.
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Hands
Book SynopsisRaw, intense and absorbing.' Matt HaigAs tender and funny as it is painful.' TLSI didn't give my hands much thought before they turned against me. They have been chipping away at my life, slowly, slowly, in a way I could never have predicted.'Lauren Brown is anxious. And when she feels worried, she picks at her skin. Secretly, quietly, but increasingly compulsively, her skin-picking begins to affect her day-to-day life until she realizes she must unravel the reasons behind it.This sparkling memoir follows the thread of Lauren's anxiety tangled and frayed back to its source. Written with rare wit and insight, it is an attempt to redirect the anxiety that's pooled in her fingertips for as long as she can remember, released in odd bursts in caravan parks, on European holidays, at GP surgeries and on the wind-stung north-east coast. It is a moving and joyful exploration of obsession, forgiveness, stigma and healing, and a true love-song to the north.Thoughtful, unsparing and at times daTrade Review‘Lauren articulates her experience of mental health difficulties in raw, intense and absorbing style.’ Matt Haig ‘What a book Lauren Brown has written! A new voice is here. Hands is bright and vivid in the scenes it summons up, brave in its candour, moving in the story it tells, and very often very funny.’ Robert Macfarlane ‘There is a warmth and intimacy to Lauren Brown’s writing. …She explores with sensitivity a subject that some might find uncomfortable or embarrassing. … She writes about her compulsion with wit and humour, and the result is a book as tender and funny as it is painful.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Light beautifully shed on a subject seldom talked about. This book is frank, raw and generous.’ Helen Mort, author of A Line Above the Sky: On Mountains and Motherhood ‘Accepting the existence of anxiety as something to live alongside, not hide from, Lauren Brown’s debut memoir is a moving and frank account of discovery and reflection. Written in humorous and conversational style, Hands marks Brown out as a startling new working-class writer’ Natasha Carthew, author and artistic director, Class Festival ‘Part detective story, part memoir, Hands is a voyage of discovery written with refreshing candour and clarity. Lauren took me with her every step of the way: I was left moved, enlightened and hopeful.’ Kathryn Mannix, author of Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations ‘A warm, humane memoir. Lauren Brown's debut is sympathetic, moving and hopeful.’ Kate Mascarenhas, author of The Psychology of Time Travel ‘ I absolutely loved Lauren’s voice … such intensity and bittersweet humour that I found myself laughing and crying within a matter of seconds.’ Maxine Chung, author of The Eighth Girl
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Art of Manifesting
Book Synopsis The book that will change the way you think about life…
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Twelve Moons
Book SynopsisTWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies.Caro Giles lives on the far edge of the country, with her tribe of daughters: The Mermaid, The Whirlwind, The Caulbearer and The Littlest One. She is at once alone and yet surrounded. Bound by circumstance, financial constraints, illness and the challenges of single motherhood, she has nowhere to go but the fierce landscape that surrounds her.Over the course of the year, the moon becomes her fellow traveller through dark times, and companion through joyful ones and even when the sky is wreathed in cloud, the moon is still felt in the pull of the tides.TWELVE MOONS follows the lunar calendar, each chapter sharing a month and a moon, and shows the simmering power that lies in our often hidden daily lives. A dazzlingly honest memoir that while never turning away from the awkward truths of life, also shows how love will flourish if we can only find a space for ourselves.SetTrade Review‘If Little Women had been written from the perspective of Marmee March – and Marmee was undergoing a divorce in the 21st-century Northumberland countryside – then it might read a lot like Caro Giles’ Twelve Moons…A reminder of motherhood’s tyrannous altruism, and of how nature’s changing contrasts – the moon, sea and seasons – can re-root us even during the hardest emotional storms.’New Statesman ‘A work of such determined beauty and generosity: the story of a mother making art and meaning in a difficult year and a remote location. Moonlit, full of strong tidal feeling, and deeply moving’ Tanya Shadrick ‘An incredibly poetic memoir…a woman finding her way back to herself’ Marianne Levy ‘A beautiful, absorbing story of what happens when a family doesn’t fit the mould and how solace can be found in the elements’ Amy Liptrot ‘A gorgeous, touching telling of a year of wild mothering – at the edge of place and time – but written straight from the very heart of its author’Kerri ní Dochartaigh ‘In this raw, fiercely honest memoir Caro Giles illuminates the madness, magic and mess of motherhood. It is a love letter to the wilds of Northumberland, a song to the pull of the sea and a heartful exploration of what it means to be broken and to fight to piece yourself back together’ Lulah Ellender ‘A hypnotic memoir of motherhood…Twelve Moons is an exploration of the annihilation and reclaiming of self that so many readers will recognise and return to. Caro Giles' writing exerts a gravitational pull, and her story of entanglement and enchantment, loneliness and love is a gift for these times’ Rebecca Schiller ‘There is power in her description of the relentlessness of life as a single parent, and in her evocation of the devastation that her divorce caused. You’ll finish the book full of admiration for Giles’s devotion to her girls, and hoping that she finds the identity she’s searching for’ Mail on Sunday
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Hurt
Book Synopsis''Rugby is great for the soul,'' he writes, ''but terrible for the body.''Rugby hurts. It demands mental resilience and resistance to pain. It explores character, beyond a capacity to endure punishment.Dylan Hartley, one of England''s most successful captains, tells a story of hard men and harsh truths. From the sixteen-year-old Kiwi who travelled alone to England, to the winner of ninety-seven international caps, he describes with brutal clarity the sport''s increasing demand on players and the toll it takes on their mental health, as well as the untimely injury that shattered his dreams of leading England in the 2019 World Cup.The Hurt is rugby in the raw, a unique insight into the price of sporting obsession.''Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career'' Robert Kitson, Guardian''Anyone who cares about the game, in which he won 97 caps for England and played 250 times for NorthamptonTrade ReviewOne of the best rugby books for years ... Unswervingly honest * The Best Sporting Reads for Christmas, The Times *Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career than the now-retired Dylan Hartley. Never a one dimensional character on or off the field and led England to some famous wins. -- Robert KitsonAnyone wanting to understand England under the coaches Martin Johnson, Stuart Lancaster and Eddie Jones, as well as the mental and physical strains professional rugby take on its players, should start here -- Sports Book of the Year * Sunday Times *Anyone who cares about the game, in which he won 97 caps for England and played 250 times for Northampton, should read Hartley's book -- Don McRae * Guardian *Forthright and striking * Guardian *Fascinating ... No one should underestimate his impact * Rugby World *
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Mental Health at Work
Book SynopsisIt has never been more essential to support our mental health at work. With one in four people experiencing poor mental health right now, we need to start talking about it. Penguin Business Expert James Routledge has worked with CEOs, HR directors, managers and people at all levels on successful mental-health strategies. In this book, he shares his stories, learnings and guidance. Learn how to:- Talk comfortably about mental health- Create a more open and inclusive community in your workplace- Implement unique changes that are authentic to you and your businessFilled with honest and relatable stories, ''conversation starters'' and exclusive case studies from a diverse range of businesses and their people, Mental Health at Work will support anyone with their mental health in the workplace journey.
£9.99
Penguin Books Ltd This Book Will Make You Feel Better 100 Pages to
Book Synopsis
£11.69
Hachette Books Modern Madness
Book SynopsisWith suicide rates exploding and the rates of mental health diagnoses increasing, there has never been a greater need to grapple with the complexities of the troubled mind.Terri Cheney knows this first hand. In her bestselling memoir, Manic, Cheney offered a gripping, no-holds-barred account of her bipolar disorder that nearly killed her. Now, in Modern Madness, she brings her narrative gifts to a book that is rich with practical insight. Structured like an owner''s manual (e.g., Instructions for Use, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Warranties), Cheney portrays the experience of mental illness from the inside out, drawing on her own struggle and recovery to illuminate a world that often seems forbidding or frightening. Using narrative as a springboard, Cheney explores broader issues common to all diagnoses, like stigma, coping skills, relationship dilemmas, and the vicissitudes of treatment. With a clear focus on the need for acceptance, both personal and public,
£19.80
Hachette Books Getting to Zero
Book Synopsis THE WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERRelationship teacher, coach, and founder of The Relationship School Jayson Gaddis reveals the origins of conflict styles, how to stop avoiding difficult conversations, and how to resolve conflict in our most important relationships. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake. If the conflict doesn't go well, we could lose our marriage, our family or our job, all connected to our security and survival. So we do just about anything not to lose those relationships, including avoid conflict, betraying ourselves or becoming dishonest. Unresolved conflict affects every single aspect of our lives, from self-confidence to physical and mental health. Jayson Gaddis is a personal trainer for relationships and one of the world’s leading authorities on interpersonal conflict. For almost two decades, Gaddis has helped individuals, couples, and teams get to the bottom of their deepest conflicts. He helps people see the wisdom in conflict and how to get to zero—which means we have successfully worked through our conflict and have nothing in the way of a good connection. In Getting to Zero, Gaddis shows the reader how to stop running away from uncomfortable conversations and instead learn how to work through them. Through funny personal stories, uncomfortable examples, and effective tools and skills, he shows the reader how to move from disconnection to connection, acceptance, and understanding. This method upgrades the old tired and static conflict resolution approaches and offers a fresh, street-level, user-friendly road map on exactly how to work through conflict with the people you care most about.
£15.29
Hodder & Stoughton Addition
Book SynopsisFor fans of The Rosie Project, ADDITION is a unique and witty debut novel with added OCD.Trade ReviewToni Jordan is always a special pleasure -- Liane MoriartyIt's laugh-out-loud funny and painfully sad in turns . . . It is a quick read and extremely hard to put down, as you get addicted to Grace's addictive personality -- Amanda Ross, Richard & Judy Summer ReadA moving and intelligent comedy about finding love without losing yourself -- Graeme SimsionBringing a quirky humour and a sympathetic view of diversity to her story, the author sustains the momentum to the end of this engaging romantic comedy * The Times *An unusual and intriguing novel, written with a very light touch * Daily Mail *Brimming with sarcastic humour * Guardian *Toni Jordan's debut is mature, witty and entertaining * The Times *A sweet, charming, witty, romantic book * BBC Radio 2 *Bringing a quirky humour and a sympathetic view of diversity to her story, the author sustains the momentum to the end of this engaging romantic comedy * The Times *An unusual and intriguing novel, written with a very light touch * Daily Mail *Brimming with sarcastic humour * Guardian *Toni Jordan's debut is mature, witty and entertaining * Irish Times *It's laugh-out-loud funny and painfully sad in turns . . . It is a quick read and extremely hard to put down, as you get addicted to Grace's addictive personality * Amanda Ross, Richard & Judy Summer Read *You'll be hearing more from this talented author * Choice *A sweet, charming, witty, romantic book * BBC Radio 2, The Weekender *A moving and intelligent comedy about finding love without losing yourself. * Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project *
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Future Tense
Book SynopsisA psychologist confronts our pervasive misunderstanding of anxiety and presents a powerful new framework for reimagining and reclaiming the confounding emotion as the advantage it evolved to be.We are taught that anxiety is dangerous and damaging, and that the solution to its pain is to eradicate it like we do any disease. Yet cutting-edge therapies, hundreds of self-help books, and a panoply of medications have failed to keep debilitating anxiety at bay.That''s because the anxiety-as-disease story is false - and it''s harming us.In this radical reinterpretation, Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary distils the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, combined with real-world stories and personal narrative, to argue that the discomfort of anxiety is a tool, rather than something to be stamped out at all costs. Detailing the terrible cost of our misunderstanding of anxiety, while celebrating the lives of people who harness it to their advantage, FUTURE TENSE rTrade ReviewIf you're feeling more anxious than usual and, on top of that, feeling anxious about feeling anxious, then this book is for you. Anxiety, it turns out, is a feature, not a bug, of human nature. In FUTURE TENSE, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary offers a much-needed guide - based on years of scientific research and her personal clinical experience - to the emotion that is in some ways most easily misunderstood and, therefore, most undervalued. Clear, practical, and incredibly readable -- Angela DuckworthThis book is going to smash your existing views about anxiety - and replace them with more helpful ones. As an expert on the neuroscience of emotion, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary has delivered the riveting read we all need to help us learn to worry well instead of worrying less -- Adam GrantA powerful and deeply informed new voice in the important conversation around anxiety and its causes and effects. FUTURE TENSE offers knowledge, empathy, and clarity in these times when chronic emotional pain has been normalized. Framing how anxiety works in our favor is a revolutionizing shift in perspective -- Alanis MorissetteReading FUTURE TENSE is an epiphany; it will turn your understanding of anxiety on its head, and point you to new paths forward. It offers a long-overdue challenge to the medicalization and numbing of anxiety. Instead, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary encourages us to consider how to live and grow with anxiety, and find creativity in dealing with life's fundamental uncertainties. A wide conversation around this book is urgently needed for our anxious times -- Dacher Keltner, professor at UC Berkeley, author of AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your LifeFUTURE TENSE teaches us - with incredible research and great storytelling - that counter to everything we've thought and been taught, anxiety, when understood and used wisely, is one of the most valuable emotions to help us achieve our dreams. If you're prone to anxiety like me or live or work with people who are anxious, this is a must read! -- Marc Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and bestselling author of PERMISSION TO FEELFUTURE TENSE is groundbreaking. Filled with wisdom, compassion, and humor, it shatters our long-held assumptions and sets the stage for a new, hopeful way of understanding how to live - and thrive - with anxiety -- Reshma Saujani, CEO of the Marshall Plan for Moms and founder of Girls Who CodeOur minds classify anxiety as 'bad', but that very idea keeps anxiety from delivering its often useful messages about what's ahead. It's time for the whole culture to learn how to use anxiety when it's helpful and let it go when it's not, but that starts with learning what it is and how to feel it. This wise and well-written book will help. Highly recommended -- Steven C. Hayes, originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and author of A LIBERATED MIND
£13.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Artists Mind
Book SynopsisAn analysis of well-known artists and their mental well being as seen through the lens of 21st century modern-day health analysis!
£19.54
Baker Publishing Group Stay Here Uncovering Gods Plan to Restore Your
Book SynopsisWith tender passion and bold hope, founder of Stay Here and social media influencer Jacob Coyne shows it's okay not to be okay, but we don't have to stay that way. Infusing light and compassion into the dark corners of mental health, he reveals how Jesus brings life to the full--and can transform pain, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and addictions into purpose.
£13.49
Little, Brown Book Group Overcoming Mood Swings 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisMost of us know about extreme highs or lows. For some people, however, emotional extremes can seriously disrupt our lives, either because they happen too frequently or because the mood swings are intense and accompanied by other symptoms of depression or mania, such as changes in energy and activity levels.This valuable self-help guide teaches tried-and-tested strategies that will help anyone troubled by mood swings to effectively identify and manage their moods, and achieve a more stable and comfortable emotional balance. It includes:- Information on depression and mania- A step-by-step, structured self-help programme and monitoring sheetsOvercoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical.READING WELLThis book is recommended by the national Reading Well scheme for England and Wales, delivered by the Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Trade Review'This is an excellent self-help book ... clear, user-friendly, encouraging and non-condescending. I would recommend [it to] my patients' Dominic Lam, Institute of Psychiatry, London, British Journal of Clinical Psychology
£12.34
Usborne Publishing Ltd Unhurry Book
Book SynopsisNow breatheand relax. This write-in activity book is all about taking a little time to breathe, focus and be calm, with the help of some friendly sloths. Try a spot of yoga, colour in soothing squiggles or go on a sense safari take a quiet moment, just for you.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Maybe I Don't Belong Here: A Memoir of Race,
Book SynopsisOne of the Observer's Best Memoirs of the Year and The Times Best Film and Theatre Books of the Year.'As a Black British man I believe it is vital that I tell this story. It may be just one account from the perspective of a person of colour who has experienced this system, but it may be enough to potentially change an opinion or, more importantly, stop someone else from spinning completely out of control.' – David HarewoodIs it possible to be Black and British and feel welcome and whole?In this powerful and provocative account of a life lived after psychosis, critically acclaimed actor, David Harewood, uncovers devastating family history and investigates the very real impact of racism on Black mental health.Maybe I Don't Belong Here is a deeply personal exploration of the duality of growing up both Black and British, recovery from crisis and a rallying cry to examine the systems and biases that continue to shape our society.When David Harewood was twenty-three, his acting career beginning to take flight, he had what he now understands to be a psychotic breakdown and was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. He was physically restrained by six police officers, sedated, then hospitalized and transferred to a locked ward. Only now, thirty years later, has he been able to process what he went through.What was it that caused this breakdown and how did David recover to become a successful and critically acclaimed actor? How did his experiences growing up Black and British contribute to a rupture in his sense of his place in the world?'Such a powerful and necessary read . . . Don't wait until Black History Month to pick up this book, it's a must-read just now.' - Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother'David Harewood writes with rare honesty and fearless self-analysis about his experiences of racism and what ultimately led to his descent into psychosis . . . This book is, in itself, a physical manifestation of that hopeful journey.' - David Olusoga, author of Black and BritishTrade ReviewOne of the best books on mental health, race, Britain and the thrill of acting I have ever read. You will fall in love with the miraculous David Harewood as he grows up, stumbles, falls and rises in triumph. This incredible, touching and inspiring story will change lives. -- Stephen FryDavid Harewood writes with rare honesty and fearless self-analysis about his experiences of racism and what ultimately led to his descent into psychosis at the age of twenty-three. With equal candour, David plots the story of his recovery. This book is, in itself, a physical manifestation of that hopeful journey. -- David Olusoga, author of Black and BritishHeartwarming, eye-opening, gut-wrenching... Maybe I Don’t Belong Here shines a light on the interplay between race, identity and mental well-being with tremendous moral courage. -- David Lammy, MPI feel like I gained a friend in these pages. It’s a book that is written with honesty and humanity... I learned a little more about what it means to be black, a black man, a black British man who has struggled with mental health and grown as a result. It’s a testament to his resilience, vulnerability and humility that we can all learn from. -- Jeffrey Boakye, author of Musical Truth, What is Masculinity?, and Black, ListedStaggering . . . a harrowing read and one I’ll never forget. -- The GuardianStartling and thought-provoking -- The Sunday TimesSuch a powerful and necessary read...Don't wait until Black History Month to pick up this book, it's a must-read just now. -- Candice Brathwaite, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother and Sista, Sister[Maybe I Don’t Belong Here ] is captivating... His fortitude and the courage to revisit that period and all it entailed are quietly heroic; hearing him tell his own story with such generosity makes this a memorable listen. -- The Financial Times, 'Best Audiobooks Roundup' Anyone who has experienced racism will want to read this book. Anyone who hasn’t, really ought to -- Hugh QuarshieBrutally honest, brave and enlightening, David Harewood’s memoir and account of his breakdown is a fascinating read. Well-written and researched, this is a book that makes you wonder about our mental health system, about othering and racism in Britain and all the other black men who haven’t made it through to the other side. But it's also a love letter to Harewood’s friends, parents and a tribute to his determination to succeed against the odds. -- Kit de Waal, author of My Name is Leon and The Trick to TimeThis is an amazing book. Only an actor could capture the double-consciousness of being Black and British so beautifully. Playing a role while simultaneously trying to be true to yourself. For me this held both lessons and affirmations of what it means to be a Black British man and the struggles to reconcile our inherent contradictions. -- Marcus Ryder MBE, author and chair of RADAIlluminating and essential. -- Ted Hodgkinson, chair of the International Booker Prize 2020Unflinching. David Harewood’s book traces the effects of racial bigotry to a young boy growing up in 1970s Birmingham. Brave and incredibly honest. -- Adrian LesterOne of the most powerful testimonies to the impact of racism I have ever read. -- Kehinde Andrews, author of The New Age of EmpireIn this deeply moving memoir, actor David Harewood examines the episodes of psychosis in his past. You feel his pain as he uncovers how he was treated not just as a mentally ill patient but also as a black man . . . As a black, working-class man with British and Caribbean heritage, Harewood often feels he doesn’t have a place. This book shows he very much does -- The Style LifeA powerful memoir in which....Harewood recounts the psychotic episode he suffered in his 20s, what he learned from the experience and how he made the journey to recovery. In particular, Harewood came to understand the extent to which his psychosis and treatment were rooted in race, racism, and his sense of identity. -- BBCDemonstrates how those in the public eye can use their profiles to try and lever positive change . . . Immensely powerful. -- The Bookseller
£17.00
Pan Macmillan The Colour of Madness: 65 Writers Reflect on Race
Book Synopsis'An invaluable collection' BBC'A seminal body of work that centres our voices authentically and unapologetically'Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-author of Grown and co-founder of Black Girls Book ClubThe Colour of Madness is a groundbreaking anthology amplifying the voices of People of Colour and their experiences with mental health. In this compelling collection, edited by Dr Rianna Walcott and Dr Samara Linton, over seventy contributors share their stories, essays, poetry, short fiction and artwork. Showcasing the voices of those who have been ignored, this book brings solace to those who have shared similar experiences, and sheds light into the everyday impact of racism for those looking to further understand and combat this injustice.A vital and timely tribute to all those whose lives have been impacted by medical inequalities, this collection seeks to disrupt the whitewashed narrative of mental health in Britain and will help to positively transform the mental health and wellbeing of People of Colour.The book was first published in 2018. Editors Dr Samara Linton and Dr Rianna Walcott ended their relationship with their previous publisher in 2021 when the press was linked to a far-right group. The editors have since collaborated with a new publisher to present this refined edition complete with revised contributions, new contributors and powerful artwork.Trade ReviewInvaluable -- BBCThe Colour of Madness leaves my heart simultaneously aching at what Black and Brown people are forced to survive under, and full because I lost count of how many times I saw myself on these pages. -- Paula Akpan, journalist and authorThe Colour of Madness is a seminal body of work that centres our voices authentically and unapologetically. -- Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-founder of Black Girls Book Club Full of beauty, pain, hope, sadness, humour, and a profound sense of power, this essential text captures the experience of mental health challenges for people of colour in their own words, through a simply stunning collection of poetry, story, and art. -- Dr Peter Olusoga, Chartered Psychologist and host of EightyPercentMental PodcastThis book, which shares the poignant lived voices of the racialised experience, is a welcome contribution to the mission to heal and positively transform our mental health, physical health and well-being. -- Dr Jacqui Dyer, health and social care consultant, Black Thrive Global DirectorThe Colour of Madness is one of those texts you can't read without a pencil to mark beautiful/relatable/heartbreaking quotes. Heading home to find my pencil. -- Serena Arthur, founder of the award-winning Onyx magazineI teach a BA module on Literature and Psychology and have been looking for a book like this for years! -- Samantha Walton, Lecturer: Bath Spa UniversityDeeply personal and sensitive...This book should be read by all trainees and seniors. Although it might make the reader feel uncomfortable, it will help them to build inclusive therapeutic relationships with patients from all ethnic backgrounds and improve the practical accessibility of mental healthcare. -- Anna Sri, head of GeopsychiatryThis collection is a painfully moving chronicle of structural harm; it is also a tender light in the darkness, guiding us towards collective healing -- Leah Cowan, author of Border NationA compassionate and hopeful book, encouraging us to be truly present and engage with the world around us beyond our biases. -- Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious BiasThis beautiful curation will be a catalyst to our healing and emancipation. -- Seyi Akiwowo, author of How to Stay Safe Online: A digital self-care toolkit for developing resilience and allyship
£15.29
Hodder & Stoughton Your Mental Health Workout: A 5 Week Programme to
Book Synopsis*The ideal gift to yourself in the middle of winter* Stylist's Christmas gift books round up 2021In just 5 weeks, you will come out of Your Mental Health Workout with a sharper mind, clearer-decision making skills and greater resilience.Your Mental Health Workout™ provides you with exercises, tools, affirmations and expert guidance so you can start looking after your mental health for the long term. Zoë Aston, psychotherapist, the UK mental health expert at Headspace and mental health consultant to many high-profile individuals, has devised a ground-breaking 5-week schedule to help you build mental muscle; she incorporates 2 to 3 years of one-to-one therapy in one book. Our mental health is just like our physical health; we all have psychological weak spots or injuries and, just like physical injury, when they get used they may feel tender or uncomfortable. They need to be cared for in the right way so they can heal. Zoë's tried-and-tested workout plan, which helps to normalise the conversation around mental health, is split into weekly and daily sets. The weekly workouts help develop accountability, commitment to yourself and others and encourage physical exercise as a form of mood management. While your daily workouts move your focus inwards, providing space and time for you to look after the integrity of your mind through development of healthy self-talk. At the end of the book, there is a handy planner so you can easily track your progress.By following Zoë's plan you will become stronger, happier and can create the internal emotional landscape you want to live in.'I worked with Zoë for 6 months, prior to which I had always been quite sceptical about whether I would benefit from therapy. During that time she helped me to get to know myself, understand myself, and be kinder to myself.' - Dr Zoë Williams'Zoë's techniques are easy and give great results. Her work has given me wonderful insight into how I can look after my mind and makes mental wellness feel accessible to everyone. I highly recommend Your Mental Health Workout™ to anyone who has the desire to improve their emotional health.' - Pixie LottTrade ReviewShe makes therapy easy to understand, access and benefit from. Her focus on specific and measurable workouts means anyone who wants to could get the results they are after. * Aimie Atkinson *Your Mental Health Workout is an invaluable, easily digestible and accessible guide to maintaining mental health. * Founder and Director - GroOops Dyslexia Aware Counselling *I worked with Zoë for 6 months, prior to which I had always been quite sceptical about whether I would benefit from therapy. During that time she helped me to get to know myself, understand myself, and be kinder to myself. * Dr Zoë Williams *Zoë's techniques are easy and give great results. Her work has given me wonderful insight into how I can look after my mind and makes mental wellness feel accessible to everyone. I highly recommend Your Mental Health Workout to anyone who has the desire to improve their emotional health. * Pixie Lott *Zoe's philosophy about working out the biggest muscle in your body, your mind, just as much as the rest of your body is something we strongly promote at Barry's. * Barry's Bootcamp *[Zoë] manages to create environments which enable people to connect with themselves on a level they never knew they previously could. * Greg Zimmerman, CEO of Rowbots *Your Mental Health Workout has had a massive positive impact on our clients. * Tatum Getty, Marketing Director of Barry's Bootcamp *Working with Zoë was an amazing experience. Her work is wise, challenging and always with a sense of humour. The idea of treating mental health as we would physical health is so simple and so genius. It's an accessible, achievable way to keep on top of your own wellness. * Nell Hudson *This is a well developed pattern, a surefire plan and a riveting must read if success in your chosen field is important to you. * Derrick Evans AKA Mr Motivator *Zoe has a wealth of knowledge and her book is packed with some amazing advice and practical activities to delve into. * Hope Virgo, mental health campaigner and author *I cannot recommend Your Mental Health Workout enough. Zoe unravels many of the complexities that surround mental health and emotional processing, breaking it down into categories that are easy to understand and benefit from. An easy-to-digest toolkit for anyone looking to work on their own mental health journey. * Clarissa Lenherr, Nutritionist *Your Mental Health Workout is practical and powerful, insightful and delightful. It has opened up my mind to new possibilities. Everyone needs a mental health workout, I highly recommend it! * Wolfgang Mandela Mwanje, Creative and Athlete *Your Mental Health Workout is the ideal gift to yourself in the middle of winter. * Stylist’s Christmas gift books round up, 2021 *
£15.29
John Murray Press The Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide: How You Can
Book Synopsis* Does merely saying the word 'anxiety' make you anxious? [sorry]* Is your head stuck in a constant spin cycle? * Do you feel like your anxiety runs the show? [sorry, again]Got anxiety? Join the club. More specifically, join the Anxiety Sisterhood. Abs and Mags, aka the Anxiety Sisters, have spent the past thirty years figuring out how to outsmart their anxiety-ridden brains, and the last five years sharing what they've learned with a growing online community of like-minded sufferers who are looking for ways to cope better every day.Whether you're looking to better understand and manage panic, worry, grief, stress or phobias, or just want to pause the endless churning in your head, you'll find real-world, relatable, research-based techniques, exercises, and insights - without the clinical, one-size-fits-all approach that isn't helpful when your mind is racing, your triggers are in overdrive, and you just want to get back to feeling normal (you'd settle for normal-ish, tbh).Most of all, this is a handbook for fighting Shrinking World Syndrome - that isolating, lonely feeling that comes from letting your anxiety run the show. The stories and suggestions in this book will remind you that you're not alone. You don't have to eliminate anxiety from your life in order to feel okay and maybe even (whisper it) happy.
£10.44
Quercus Publishing Emotional First Aid Kit: 45 cards for self-care
Book Synopsis'Her brilliant, accessible illustrations bring understanding to all the tricks and twists of our complicated brains.' - Nell Frizzell*This box may not contain band aids or antiseptic wipes but it is ready to deliver some urgent care to your brain.*Just like the first aid kit in your glove box or bathroom cabinet, the Emotional First Aid Kit is full of practical tools for looking after yourself and the people you love. Each card focuses on a different topic of mental and emotional wellbeing; with an illustration to help visualize how your brain works, and a practical exercise to restore balance and self-compassion.Either read them at random, using the cards to pay attention to your inner thoughts and feelings, or focus on specific cards that you identify with - no matter your approach these cards will allow you to better understand how your mind works, and help you develop positive coping strategies.'In a world of white noise it is often hard to hear - or even find - the mental health support you need. Emma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out.' - Anna Whitehouse'Emma helped me understand my own thoughts.' - Emma Gannon'Emma is relatable, practical and knowledgeable.' - Gemma Bray'Emma has an amazing talent for making evidence-based psychology easy to understand and simple to put into practice.' - Dr Jessamy Hibberd
£19.37
Prometheus Books Freedom at Last: Healing the Shame of Childhood
Book SynopsisChildhood sexual abuse (or child sexual abuse/CSA) is not only an assault on the body—it is an assault on the mind and on the spirit. It is an insult to the victim’s integrity, her self-esteem, his very being. Besides imposing a significantly higher risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, suicidality, substance abuse, and learning & educational difficulties, the most devastating consequence of childhood sexual abuse is shame. Freedom at Last will help victims of this form of abuse recover from all aspects of this extreme shame and its damaging after-effects.Not only does shame from CSA cause a multitude of problems, but this very same shame stands in the way of a victim’s ability to recover and heal. Victims often struggle with shame’s correlation with dissociation, difficulty forming relationships, emotional barriers to disclosing abuse and seeking help, and a lasting negative effect on victim’s sense of self. In this groundbreaking book, leading psychologist Dr. Beverly Engel reveals the truth about how CSA affects victims, dispels common myths surrounding this type of abuse, explains the nuances behind the emotion of shame, and teaches readers how to develop more self-awareness about how shame has manifested in their lives along with powerful and effective shame-reduction strategies. Freedom at Last offers effective strategies for not only healing the negative effects of abuse-related shame, but also to help overcome the shame that keeps survivors from seeking help. Using the most recent research along with her 35-year career working with victims of child sexual abuse, Dr. Engel provides a blueprint for readers and their loved ones to overcome the debilitating effects of shame, including strategies for emotional release, encouragement to free themselves from their secrets, teaching self-forgiveness, eliminating shame-causing behaviors, and removing shame from unhealthy behaviors and attitudes.
£16.14
Mango Media The One Week Journal: Self-Discovery Journal
Book SynopsisCreate a World of Mindful Moments and Change Your Life“The illustrations are gorgeous…” “Great way to start the day right!” Amazon reviewsTake a life changing ride into a world of self-discovery with this innovative guided journal, filled with a bestselling artist’s coloring pages and inspiring self-exploration journal prompts.Create mindful moments. Designed to encourage you to live in the moment by practicing meaningful, time efficient journaling. Spend just 20 minutes a day with words of inspiration paired with journal writing prompts that can lead you to self-discovery and self-growth.Life changing. This combination guided journal and coloring book is a novel approach to self-discovery. Created by Karen Chen (Karen Sue Studios) and Nico Marceca, the authors of best-selling coloring books and journals, The One Week Journal could be life changing.Reflect on your personal growth. The One Week Journal is a time-efficient weeklong adventure. Each day you address two self-exploration themes to help you gain clarity and dial into your feelings during a week of your life. Then use the journal to measure your self-development progress by comparing and re-exploring your past weeks.Pause for a daily mindful moment. People color and journal for many reasons: for self-reflection, to allow thoughts to surface without distractions, or to enjoy solitude. Use the self-discovery journal prompts in The One Week Journal to practice mindful journaling and reap the rewards. Inside you’ll find: Unique self-discovery journal prompts to stimulate self-reflection Space to draw, free write, and express yourself Stress relief coloring pages that help transport you to the present moment If you have enjoyed coloring books for adults like Secret World, Enchanted, or other Karen Sue Chen bestsellers. Or if you are a fan of guided journals like The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal, Let’s Talk, or 52-Week Mental Health Journal, then you’ll love The One Week Journal.
£12.34
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Secret of Resilience: Healing Personal and
Book SynopsisRestore resilience at its developmental source through energy medicine When neuroscientist Stephanie Mines started practising the hands-on healing art of Jin Shin, she began to unravel the mystery of trauma and the secret to resilience. As a survivor of early childhood abuse, police brutality as a social justice activist, and a series of dysfunctional and abusive relationships, Mines was profoundly curious about how the human nervous system finds resilience despite the cumulative burden of chronic stress and traumatic life events. While earning her doctorate in neuropsychology, she met Mary Iino Burmeister, master of the art of Jin Shin, through one of Mary’s first American students, Pamela Markarian Smith, founder of the Jin Shin Institute. Jin Shin consists of non-invasive touch, using the fingertips, on sites of the body that are similar to acupuncture points. After Jin Shin helped Mines resolve her own trauma and awaken her innate resilience, she began to incorporate it into her clinical research. She discovered that the Jin Shin sites correlate with the Chinese Extraordinary Meridians or Rivers of Splendor, which develop prenatally. She then began investigating our earliest neurodevelopmental processes and was able to correlate the Jin Shin sites with specific embryological events. She found that subtle touch on these sites in combination with trauma resolution amplifies neuroresilience, enhances creativity, restores motivation, and heals the fragmentation and disconnection associated with trauma and shock. Sharing her personal journey as a wounded healer, Mines reveals not only how to unlock the secrets of resilience for individual healing but also how embodied resilience will help us heal our wounded planet.Trade Review“A precious gift of the heart. Mines understands both the tragedy of trauma and the opportunity it creates for us to regain agency and remember who we are. She offers a blueprint that we can use to access primal energies at the source of our authenticity. When we access this flow of energy, we become more aware of the habituated patterns of survival that are no longer serving us. If we can see or feel these patterns, then we have choice. When we have choice, we are empowered. When we are empowered, we can be more fully who we are. If we can do this, we are no longer just surviving, we are thriving. This is how the world is saved.” * —Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, L.Ac., author of Psycho-Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary V *“It is time to remember your sacred wholeness as a human being— drawing on your innate wisdom for resilience and well-being. Through intimate stories and sacred principles, you will understand that you are a vital part of the Hoop of Life. If you wish to be more resilient and to be the ambassador of your well-being then read The Secret of Resilience.” * Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., author of The Four Sacred Gifts *“This is a book for the times in which we live. The Secret of Resilience will surprise you with its simplicity, accessibility, humanity, and beauty. Stephanie presents us with a path forward that feels both possible and necessary. This is a must-read for those who are awake to what is ahead for us.” * Clare Dubois, founder of TreeSisters *“Stephanie Mines’s numinous and lyrical memoir gorgeously embodies healing in Interbeing. Its profound truths shift our understanding of what it means to be human, especially as we relate to birth, Gaia, and cosmos. It will unwind the fields of trauma, bodywork, acupuncture, embryology, and all of medicine.” * Stella Osorojos Eisenstein, DAOM, IMT *“It is hard work weaving poetry into the gritty work of healing trauma, but Mines has managed to produce a book that is both medicinal and mystical.” * Sophie Strand, author of The Flowering Wand and The Madonna Secret *“The Secret of Resilience brings decades of academic and personal insight into focus from an embryological and neurodevelopmental standpoint. As Mines states, we have a birthright of resilience. This book is sure to be of enormous help to many people wading out of the muck of trauma into this inheritance.” * Trista Hendren, publisher of Girl God Books *“This book is an ‘allegiance to the earth’ and an invitation to reunite with our birthright.” * Cheryl Pallant, Ph.D., author of Ecosomatics *“This book appears at the precise time that it is needed for planetary evolution. Mines has dedicated her life to a brilliant exploration of embryology. In that exploration, she has found the secret to resilience that is the key to meeting these chaotic and heartbreaking times. Her personal and professional message directs us to the rediscovery of our innate brilliance. This is a must-read for anyone who inhabits a body and is curious about why they are here now.” * Dr. Clare Willocks, OB-GYN, founder of Bridging the Healthcare Gap *“It is so rare and precious to find a teacher who prefers not to tell you things, so much as sing you into a new realm of knowledge and vision. Stephanie Mines is a dancer: she dances from the most touchingly and disarmingly personal to the grandest visions for humanity’s potential future. She calls us fearlessly to a homecoming, a necessary return to our ecstatic inner core: our limitless source of vitality and renewal. I’ve learned so much from this tender and compassionate book. It’s exactly the book humanity needs today.” * Robin Grille, psychologist and author of Parenting for a Peaceful World and Inner Child Journeys *Table of ContentsForeword by Cherionna Menzam-Sills, Ph.D. INTRODUCTION Remembering the Future 1 Stepping onto the Path of the Wounded Healer 2 Resilience and the Discovery of Original Brilliance 3 The Way of the Great Physician: Transmuting Poison to Medicine 4 Beyond Epigenetics 5 All Rivers of Splendor Flow to the Sea 6 What Are the Rivers of Splendor? 7 Elemental Gateways and the Unified Field of Consciousness 8 Regenerative Health for a Climate-Changing World 9 Your Resilient Embryogenesis Abbreviated Directory of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Landmarks 10 The Secret of Resilience AFTERWORD The Perspective of an Indigenous Taoist by Spring Cheng, Ph.D. Glossary Bibliography Index
£14.24
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Emotional Roots of Chronic Illness:
Book SynopsisHow to change the subconscious patterns underlying chronic conditions. In addition to working well for purely physical ailments, homeopathy offers remedies for engaging directly with the subconscious mind and ameliorating embedded, existential causes of chronic illness—called “miasms” in classical homeopathy. Presenting diagnostic insight, specific homeopathic remedies, and successful case study examples about the profound connections between emotions and their physical manifestations in illness, Jerry M. Kantor correlates the five classical miasms and their core existential quandaries with the Five Elements and Phase Theory of Chinese Medicine. He likens inborn foundational emotions to tools, each one designed to solve a stress-related problem. Self-sabotaging imbalances—energetic and physical—can occur when an emotional tool is excessively used, such as when a once-familiar stress is no longer present, or underused, as when a stressful input is inadequately managed. He explains how identifying a default emotional response—such as anxiety or anger—along with its accompanying physical symptoms can determine the core existential stress or heredity pattern underlying a chronic condition. For each of the five classical miasms and their associated physical and emotional conditions, the author presents homeopathic remedies that mollify the impact of specific existential quandaries and explains their indications through detailed examples from his practice. Revealing that the subconscious mind is amenable to change, Kantor shows how to accurately select remedies to defuse the energetic charge of unresolved existential stress and thus quell the root causes of chronic illness.Trade Review“Eye-opening and mind-expanding for homeopaths, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and practitioners of existential psychology. For homeopaths, Kantor provides a new psychologically based typology system that relates to aspects of both TCM and existential psychology; it will no doubt expand their patient analysis capabilities. For practitioners of TCM and existential psychology, Kantor reveals the all-embracing and deeply symbolic nature of homeopathy, which is able to address not only emotional and mental problems but physical ones as well. This is truly a wide-ranging book that weaves many threads together.” * Amy L. Lansky, Ph.D., author of Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy *“Enlightening, erudite, engaging, and expressive. I like the local links between the five senses, the five Chinese phases, and the five main miasms. The remedy portraits are picturesque, with delicately descriptive themes, sublime application of astute language, all in a context of world literature, philology, and religion. Kantor’s use of language is masterful and highly engaging. I truly enjoyed reading it.” * Frans Vermeulen, author, lecturer, and authority on materia medica *“This remarkable synthesis of cutting-edge knowledge is rooted in ancient practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as in homeopathy’s futuristic, Western medical tradition. Five revelatory existential questions are introduced. Convincingly, each provides the subtext for health, epigenetics, and emergent chronic illness. Offering case histories, clinical pearls, Greek myth analysis, and much more, Kantor’s book is a stunning yet enjoyable read. Highly recommended.” * Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH, author of The Homeopathic Revolution *“This book by Jerry Kantor gives good insights in the reactions between medicine and psychology. It points to the source of disease as psychological. Added to that is its relationship with philosophy, which gives his work even further depth. It is a great book.” * Jan Scholten, M.D., author of Homeopathy and the Elements *“Jerry Kantor is a gifted and experienced homeopath who thinks deeply about homeopathy and its applications to living beings. He has written this wellthought- out, highly philosophical book that gets the reader to think about one’s existential reality and roots, to learn more about homeopathy, and see how both relate to Traditional Chinese Medicine. He makes some easy-tounderstand analogies using familiar movie and literary characters to make his points easier to understand. An incredibly intellectual and poignant read!” * Abby Beale, RSHom (NA), certified classical homeopath *“A tour de force of the philosophical and existential themes inherent in a homeopathic understanding of illness, Kantor provides a newly emerging synthesis of the relationship between miasmatic human conditions and the life-enhancing force of nature’s own substances encased within homeopathic remedies.” * Loretta Butehorn, Ph.D., certified classical homeopath and psychologist *“This well-researched synthesis of many classical healing systems with historical references focuses on homeopathy. The first section is an introduction to homeopathy and a very useful, in-depth description of the homeopathic healing process. The section of miasms and the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine is particularly interesting. Kantor delves into historical and medical insights that flesh out Hahnemann’s original theory of miasms.” * Jane Tara Cicchetti, author of Dreams, Symbols, and Homeopathy *“Kantor provides an insightful overview of five core existential dilemmas that life presents, positing that our responses to these quandaries become embodied in specific symptoms and syndromes of mind and body. His breathtaking perspective on the human condition will amply reward readers, from the lay public to professionals of any medical persuasion.” * David C. Kailin, MPH, Ph.D., author of Quality in Complementary & Alternative Medicine *“Kantor uses his exceptional mastery of wit, metaphor, and integrative healing resources to help us understand how unique emotional and physical symptoms emerge as guides to mend the manifestations of chronic illness.” * Kenneth Silvestri, Ed.D., certified homeopath and psychotherapist *“Are you familiar with the sufferings (or inner torments) of the mythical Greek god Sisyphus, Hamlet Prince of Denmark, Bartelby the Scrivener, and Phil Connors of the movie Groundhog Day? Jerry Kantor’s analysis of their existential plights and the remedy each needs is worth the price of admission.” * Anuradha Dayal-Gulati, Ph.D., author of Heal Your Ancestral Roots *“Insightful and thought-provoking. The first book to bring together existential philosophy, miasms, and homeopathic solutions! Gripping in content and lucid in style. We enjoyed reading the book and so will every reader!” * Dr. Bhawisha & Dr. Shachindra Joshi, M.D. (Hom), Mumbai, India *Table of ContentsForeword by Begabati Lennihan, RN, CCH Acknowledgments Preface Introduction PART ONEA Homeopathic FrameworkContextualizing the Law of Similars Psychic ExcavationOur Inborn Toolkit of Five Emotions PART TWO Five Existential Questions And Their Corresponding Miasms, Sense Dimensions, Phases, Emotions, and Organs 1 Am I alone in life or do I act in synchrony with nature and with others? Tubercular Miasm • Touch • Fire Phase • Joy • Heart–Small Intestine 2 Is my presence in the world sustainable? Psoric Miasm • Taste • Earth Phase • Worry • Spleen–Stomach 3 Am I oriented in space and time? Sycotic Miasm • Smell • Metal Phase • Sadness • Lungs 4 Can the boundary between life and death be abided?Syphilitic Miasm • Hearing • Water Phase • Fear • Kidneys–Urinary Bladder5 Will the insurrection of my birth prove fruitful? Cancer Miasm • Sight • Wood Phase • Anger • Liver–Gall Bladder In the Strait of Messina Navigating between the Scylla of Cancer and the Charybdis of Chronic Illness APPENDIX A Modeling Explanations APPENDIX B Resources for Other Existential Perspectives on Homeopathy Notes Bibliography Index
£18.04
Harvard Business Review Press The Microstress Effect: How Small Things Create
Book SynopsisHow a million little things are dragging you down, and what to do about it.There's a force we encounter every day that we aren't aware of—and it threatens to derail otherwise promising careers and lives: microstress.This hidden epidemic of small moments of stress has insidiously infiltrated both our work and our personal lives with invisible but devastating effects. Microstress doesn't trigger the normal stress response in our brains to help us deal with it. Instead, it embeds itself in our minds and accumulates daily, one microstress on top of the other. The long-term impact can be debilitating. Unregistered microstress weighs us down, damages our physical and emotional health, and contributes to a decline in our well-being. What's more, microstress is baked into our lives. The source is seldom a classic antagonist, such as a demanding client or a jerk boss. Instead, it comes from the people with whom we are closest: our friends, family, and colleagues.The good news is that once you understand microstress, you can fight back. Drawing on fresh research, Rob Cross and Karen Dillon explain the science behind the phenomenon. They also share the secrets of a small set of people who've endured their share of microstress but have still managed to cultivate relationships that enable them to thrive both at work and in life. Compelling interviews with these high achievers bring to life best practices that show you how to build resilience against microstress and ultimately how to find purpose—purpose that helps you break free from this quietly invasive force that's stealing your life.Trade ReviewAs seen in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Quartz, Fast Company, and more.Named one of the "Best summer books of 2023" by the Financial Times"Through their research, which involved hundreds of interviews with high performers across a multitude of companies [Cross and Dillon offer] strategies to make small adjustments that reduce the impact of microstress—in particular, by strengthening connections with others." — Financial Times"The Microstress Effect is a great read for anyone, but especially for the person who wants to understand where their mental energy is going and how best to rebuild and protect it." — Porchlight Books"… Cross and Dillon bring a fresh perspective to navigating the small pressures of the day…" "This book empowers you to take back control of your life by eliminating microstresses and replacing them with micromoments of meaningful connections with others that will give you a rich, multidimensional life." — TD magazine (Association for Talent Development)"In the authors' words, 'to enjoy overall well-being, you must develop strategies not only to combat stress but also to help you live the life you want to live through resilience, physical health, and purpose.' This reminder, for me, was the most powerful message I got from this very useful book." — Psychology TodayAdvance Praise for The Microstress Effect:"The Microstress Effect is a revelation. Cross and Dillon offer practical and sensible strategies for regaining control of your time and your well-being, drawn from years of academic research. If small hassles and burdens are infecting your life, this remarkable book is the antidote." — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Power of Regret, Drive, and When"Cross and Dillon provide fresh insight into one of the most important topics of our time—why so many high performers are at risk of burnout in both their careers and their lives. Based on solid academic research, The Microstress Effect offers not only hope but also practical guidance for fending off microstress and living a rich, fulfilling life." — Susan David, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Emotional Agility"This book should be required reading for corporate leaders and individuals alike! I will be giving it to the people I care most about." — Jacqueline Williams-Roll, Chief Human Resources Officer, General Mills"I read this brilliant book and said 'Yup, yup, yup' over and over again. Cross and Dillon put the experiences of high performers into words. Microstresses exist and cause inordinate social, emotional, and physical risk. Following their astute insights, readers will recognize their own stresses and how to overcome them. Nothing could be more meaningful in this emotionally demanding time." — Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Collegiate Professor of Business Administration, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, The RBL Group"Timely, credible, and timeless, with more practical tips for lowering my stress levels than anything I've read in years, The Microstress Effect is a game changer. I read it in one sitting and need the people around me to read it—now!" — Tom Rath, bestselling author, StrengthsFinder 2.0 and Life's Great Question
£20.90
New Harbinger Publications Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the
Book SynopsisRecover from love addiction and create a vibrant, healthy life-without your ex. Do you feel like you're never going to get over your ex? Do thoughts and memories of a past romance bring you unbearable pain? Are you consumed by anger, sadness, frustration, and rumination about what went wrong? If so, you may have an unhealthy love addiction. You aren't alone, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. For people who struggle with love addiction, a breakup can feel overwhelming. The good news is there are tools you can use to begin healing. Written by a psychologist and leading love addiction expert, Letting Go of Your Ex offers powerful, evidence-based skills and techniques grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you combat the overwhelming symptoms of love addiction, get unstuck from the past, and start focusing on what makes you happy, right here and now.You'll learn: ·How and why love can function like an addiction ·How to change the harmful beliefs that keep you stuck on your ex ·How childhood experiences affect adult romantic relationships ·How to avoid recreating old dynamics in a new relationship Love addiction is real-and just like any addiction, it can leave you in a constant state of craving, withdrawal, and hopelessness. But there is hope for recovery. Using the tools in this compassionate and nonjudgmental guide, you can start moving toward the life you deserve.
£15.29
New Harbinger Publications Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors:
Book SynopsisIf you've experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, your past trauma could affect how you care for yourself today. You may struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, and reach for food to soothe your emotions when feeling sad, anxious, or stressed. You aren't alone. In fact, studies show there is a strong link between adversity, trauma, and abuse and emotional eating. The good news is there are tools you can use to heal from the past and nurture a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself. This book offers step-by-step guidance for rewiring your brain to calm trauma-based fears, regulate your body and emotions, connect with your inner wisdom for strength, and release the emotional need to hold onto weight. Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors offers an innovative, trauma-informed approach to overcoming emotional eating using the principles of mindfulness, self-compassion, and neuroscience. With this gentle guide, you will gain a deeper understanding of your trauma, and discover alternative ways to soothe stress and difficult emotions when they show up. You'll also learn to shift your focus away from your weight, so you can cultivate a more loving connection with your body as you heal. With this compassionate guide, you'll discover ways to: - Calm your anxious brain and body - Safely process your emotions - Transform self-punishment into self-compassion - Practice self-forgiveness and overcome body shame - Take your power back from trigger foods - Create an emotionally safe sanctuary with friends, family, and home Most importantly, you'll find the support you need to end the cycle of emotional eating and release the weight of your trauma-so you can live with a greater sense of freedom and vitality.
£15.29
New Harbinger Publications 50 Ways to Rewire Your Anxious Brain: Simple
Book SynopsisDo you struggle with anxiety? Has it taken over your life or affected your relationships? Do you feel like chronic worry and rumination are holding you back from being your best, achieving your goals, or just enjoying your day-to-day life? Get a crash course in neuroscience with this slimmed down guide-full of the actionable tools you need to face anxiety head on.In this practical yet powerful guide, psychologist and neuroscience expert Catherine Pittman-author of Rewire Your Anxious Brain-introduces 50 new ways to work with your brain's neural connections to find lasting, effective relief from your worst anxiety symptoms. The chapters of this book can be used in any order, as needed, to give you the information you need to act now, whether you're at home or on the go. Also included are quick skills to help you soothe an anxious or stressed-out brain through physical movement, identify what you care about, and banish toxic thinking before it leads to rumination.The brain is a powerful tool, and the more you work to change the way you respond to fear, the more resilient you will become. Using the practical and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will literally "rewire" the brain processes at the root of your fears!
£13.29
New Harbinger Publications Worrying Is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety
Book SynopsisWe live in an increasingly uncertain world, and if you struggle with worry, you aren't alone. You should also know that there's nothing wrong with worry. Worry happens to all of us-and it can even be helpful at times. But excessive worrying-the kind that keeps us up at night, interferes with our thinking during the day, and hijacks our ability to make decisions-is a big, big problem. The good news is that, while worry is inevitable, worrying is completely optional. This book will show you how to break free from the unhelpful thinking habits that keep you stuck in a loop of rumination and anxiety.With help from this upbeat guide, you'll learn to build your own customizable, anti-worrying toolbox using skills and strategies from metacognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). You'll discover the science behind why you worry, and how to put the brakes on unhelpful rumination and anxious thoughts-before they kick your worry and anxiety into high gear.With this go-to guide, you will: - Gain a better understanding of worry - Learn why worry happens - Know when to draw the line at disruptive worrying - Challenge perfectionism and accept uncertaintyThere's no one-size-fits-all treatment for anxiety and worry, but by assembling an arsenal of tools, skills, and strategies, excessive worry can be managed effectively. This book will help you get started now.
£15.29
New Harbinger Publications The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
Book SynopsisThis pragmatic workbook offers evidence-based skills grounded in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to help you find lasting relief from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you've experienced trauma, you should know that there is nothing wrong with you. Trauma is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Sometimes, the symptoms of trauma persist long after the traumatic situation has ceased. This is what we call PTSD-in other words, the "trauma after the trauma." This happens when the aftereffects of trauma-such as anxiety, depression, anger, fear, insomnia and even addiction - end up causing more ongoing harm than the trauma itself. So, how can you start healing? With this powerful and proven-effective workbook, you'll find practical exercises for overcoming trauma using mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. You'll learn how to be present in the moment and identity the things that trigger your trauma. You'll also find activities and exercises to help you cope with stress, manage intense emotions, navigate conflict with others and change unhealthy thought patterns that keep you stuck. Finally, you'll find practical materials for review and closure, so you can take what you've learned out into the world with you. If you're ready to move past your trauma and start living your life again, this workbook will help guide you, one step at a time. The practical interventions in this guide can be used on their own or in conjunction with therapy.
£18.00
New Harbinger Publications The Self-Forgiveness Workbook: Mindfulness and
Book SynopsisMany people who've experienced trauma tend to blame themselves. This tendency to self-blame often begins in childhood and is carried into adulthood, and can manifest in a number of emotional and behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and feelings of guilt and shame. You've probably tried to quiet your critical inner voice through avoidance and distraction, only to have the negative self-talk return time and time again to sabotage your self-esteem and interfere with your day-to-day life. Fortunately, you possess the power to forgive yourself and discover your inner strength.With this workbook as your guide, you'll learn proven-effective skills that integrate self-forgiveness with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP), and relational frame theory (RFT). You'll develop the self-compassion and self-acceptance needed to overcome the sense of shame and guilt that's keeping you from a meaningful, purposeful life. You'll also gain a new perspective on your life's story, empowering you to get in touch with your values and make an ongoing commitment to self-forgiveness-even in the face of new challenges.Forgiving yourself does not mean the pain of the past will go away forever, but it can significantly reduce the burden you've placed on yourself. If you're ready to replace self-blame with self-empowerment and self-reliance, this book will be your guide on a journey toward healing and joy.
£18.00
New Harbinger Publications ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully
Book SynopsisDramatically change your life in just minutes a day with this powerful guided journal. When you are faced with life’s challenges, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you’ve made a commitment to live according to your core values, the ‘real-world’ has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. Now there’s a flexible program for learning how to practice a popular, proven-effective therapy protocol on your schedule! With The ACT Daily Journal, you’ll learn all about the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living—and even learn about a seventh: self-compassion. If there was ever a time to adopt the ACT approach to living, it’s now. By applying ACT to your life, you’ll learn how to roll with life’s punches, and stay in contact with the present moment, even when you have unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it’s never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity. ACT is more than just a therapy—it’s a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. Let this journal guide you toward what really matters to you.
£14.99
New Harbinger Publications The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
Book SynopsisShame is a devastating emotion, and one that's often difficult to work through. If you are hurting, you should know that you aren't alone. Shame may be the result of a past trauma, feelings of insecurity, or even guilt. Shame can also spiral out of control, make you feel trapped and hopeless, and lead to more serious mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. So, how can you soothe intense feelings of shame and find lasting peace and emotional balance?Written by renowned DBT experts, The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Workbook for Shame offers a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to healing from shame using the core skills of emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Using the exercises in this workbook, you'll learn to cultivate non-judgmental self-acceptance, and discover strategies for managing difficult emotions-even in situations that trigger feelings of shame, guilt, or self-directed anger.This workbook will help you: - Identify the root cause of your shame - Experience difficult emotions without acting on them - Move past self-destructive behaviours - Express yourself honestly and openly - Build healthy, supportive relationships with othersIf you are struggling with shame, you are not alone-and there is help. This step-by-step workbook can help you look beyond these intense feelings and start seeing yourself with more clarity, compassion, and acceptance.
£19.79
Vintage Publishing Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds
Book SynopsisLet Me Not Be Mad is an immersive, virtuosic and provocative investigation of madness, love and self-destruction that defies categorisation. 'Exhilarating ... dazzling ... a miraculous feat' Guardian'I have rarely read a more haunting and enthralling account of a descent into madness' Stephen FryA consulting room with two people in it. One of them is talking, the other is listening. Both of them need help.Throughout his life, A. K. Benjamin has found himself drawn to extreme behaviour: as a contemplative monk, an advocate for homeless addicts, a support-worker for gang members and for many years as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.His book begins as a series of clinical encounters with anonymised patients. But with each encounter, it becomes increasingly and disturbingly apparent that what we are reading is not really about the patients – it is, instead, about the author’s own fevered descent into mental illness as he confronts his traumatic past.'Stunning: clever, troubling, restless, honest, dishonest' Olivia Laing'Blackly comic, warmly compassionate, a unique take on the human mind' Stewart LeeTrade ReviewExhilarating ... dazzling ... a miraculous feat * Guardian *A mental-health memoir like no other … a genre-defying wake-up call of a book … compelling … clever humane … holding back a sly twist for the end * Observer *Let Me Not be Mad is stunning: clever, troubling, restless, honest, dishonest; one of the best portraits of madness and clinical practice I’ve read. I read it in two sittings. Extraordinary -- Olivia LaingA perfectly extraordinary – not to mention extraordinarily perfect – tense Hitchcockian psychodrama. I have rarely read a more haunting and enthralling account of a descent into madness. An important, profound and fascinating book -- Stephen FryImagine a gonzo Oliver Sacks communing with Edward St Aubyn’s Patrick Melrose, R.D. Laing and the spirit of Kafka’s 'The Country Doctor', and you still won’t quite have the flavour of this wild and strikingly original book -- William FiennesBrilliant and alarming, written with cunning and self-lacerating honesty. The doctor is sick, but his intelligence, his scope of reference, his damaged sagacity could save us all -- Iain SinclairBlackly comic, warmly compassionate, a unique take on the human mind offering uncomfortable universal truths -- Stewart LeeA treasure of a book. Intricately woven and deeply intimate, it reveals things that astonish, surprise and improve us -- James Rhodes, author of InstrumentalA truly astonishing journey into and out of the mind. Not content to pin you down with the intense intimacy of his storytelling Benjamin dramatises some of the most profound and intractable issues in neuroscience and psychiatry. I’ve never read anything like it -- Professor Mark Lythgoe, UCLLike a meeting of Oliver Sacks and Hunter S Thompson … this is not a simple narrative of striking cases written by a far-seeing practitioner. It’s a turbo-charged race -- Lisa Appignanesi * New Statesman *At first I thought this an exceptionally well written book in the genre of medical story telling. The more I read the more I realised it’s an exceptional book in a genre all of its own. Insightful, wonderfully well observed and beautifully written -- Suzanne O'Sullivan, author of It's All in Your HeadA slow-burn belter of a book ... terrific ... so finely described, the result has the terse force of a classic short story * Spectator *Strange, claustrophobic, haunting … a dizzying whirlpool -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Brilliant and engrossing -- Roddy DoyleAlong the way the anonymised author, AK Benjamin, offers funny and unsettling insights into the vagaries of the relationship between clinicians and patients -- Colin Grant * New Statesman, *Books of the Year* *
£9.49
