Health, Relationships and Personal development Books

Book SynopsisI know exactly what it's like to put others first, to settle for less than you deserve and to navigate relationships while trying to balance your independence and goals. But we are worth more than this.Having embarked on my self-love journey, I found that women often lacked clarity on what self-love really means and how to achieve it and this needs to change. I've packed Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers with lessons and methods I've learnt so that no woman is left accepting what life throws at her, but rather can use every moment as a tool to craft her dream self and reality. Whether you're single, taken, heartbroken, healing or trying to level up into the best version of yourself, this book is for you. Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers is an in-depth, comprehensive guide for all things self-love, including actionable homework, transformative tools and reassuring information that will help every woman learn to:- set boundaries- escape external validation- build confidence- transform pain into power - maintain loving yourself whilst loving others, and so much more.Every woman deserves to cultivate a lasting love for the person who matters most: you. It's finally time to buy yourself the damn flowers. Tam x

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Book SynopsisFrom trauma educator and somatic guide Kimberly Ann Johnson comes a cutting-edge guide for tapping into the wisdom and resilience of the body to rewire the nervous system, heal from trauma, and live fully. In an increasingly polarized world where trauma is often publicly renegotiated, our nervous systems are on high alert. From skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety to physical illnesses such as autoimmune diseases and digestive disorders, many women today find themselves living out of alignment with their bodies.Kimberly Johnson is a somatic practitioner, birth doula, and postpartum educator who specializes in helping women recover from all forms of trauma. In her work, she’s seen the same themes play out time and again. In a culture that prioritizes executive function and “mind over matter,” many women are suffering from deeply unresolved pain that causes mental and physical stagnation and illness.In Call of theTrade Review“Kimberly is a conduit for deep repair. She changed the course of my healing trajectory through her guidance. Her humanizing approach to trauma makes space for you to gently unpack your wounds and then apply life-changing tools at the dosage that feels right for you. She's brilliant and so is this book.” — Erica Chidi, Co-founder & CEO of LOOM “Kimberly Johnson is a fresh voice, tracking a deep sense of trust in the physicality of being human. Her directives emerge from an inner knowing that meets eye to eye with our current neuroscience. Call of The Wild is a practical guide for women searching to not only embody their inner jaguar as a source of resiliency but also empower their sense of agency in an emerging new world.” — Liz Koch, author of Stalking Wild Psoas: Embodying Your Core Intelligence "Kimberly Ann Johnson creates real clarity around the difficult concepts of attachment, boundaries, trauma, and sex. An attuned guide, she makes sense of entanglements, reassuring our nervous systems that we have the tools we need to cut through confusion. Call of the Wild helps us repair and head home with a better understanding of how to be human." — Dr. Stan Tatkin, Wired for Love and We Do “Kimberly Johnson's book Call of the Wild is the manifesto of liberation women need at this very moment. She delivers her case for healing from trauma with such sincere passion you can feel her in the pages, and with inarguable, air-tight science. I've shared this book with every single woman I know. The world needs this important book.” — Bethany Saltman, author of Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment "Call of the Wild is a generous, comprehensive, and inclusive guide for resolving and healing trauma. This book is an experiential journey, on which Johnson prioritizes safety and personal sovereignty from the beginning, while inviting us to bravely explore new and powerful ways of relating to our bodies, relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. It is a Masterclass on thriving in a human body." — Jessica Graham, Author of Good Sex: Getting Off without Checking Out "An enthralling trip through the human nervous system: how it came to be, how it goes astray, and how to get it back on track." — James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art “Kimberly Ann Johnson’s clear and inviting guide boldly points us toward the evolution of the field of somatics. Not only does she help each one of us recover from trauma but also to engage our vitality and awaken our sensual aliveness. This wise and accessible extension of Somatic Experiencing (SE) will no doubt shift popular understandings of psychology and trauma to include our bodies, nervous systems, and fundamental life force.” — Dr. Peter A. Levine, PhD, Founder of Somatic Experiencing and author of Waking the Tiger, In an Unspoken Voice, and Trauma and Memory "Call of the Wild is a massively needed, impeccably articulated, and stunningly approachable teaching on the intricate workings of our nervous systems and how to heal our trauma through our bodies—for good. Big concepts are made digestible. Delicate nuances are made approachable and meaningful. This book is a call to our health, wholeness, and embodiment through reincarnating our most innate and instinctual parts. A critical must-read guidebook for women, by a woman on trauma, sexuality, the nervous system and real sustainable healing." — Livia Shapiro MA. Author of The Somatic Therapy Workbook

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Book SynopsisDr Hazel Wallace is a doctor, registered associate nutritionist and personal trainer, and host of The Food Medic podcast, which has run for 9 seasons. She is one of the UK's most followed and most engaged-with health influencers, with an online community of well over 850,000. Dr. Hazel is author of the Sunday Times bestselling books The Food Medic, The Food Medic For Life and The Female Factor: Making Women's Health Count and What it Means for You.

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Book SynopsisA must read for anyone navigating a season of transition in their life - Jay ShettyThe years leading up to 30 can feel more agonizing than exciting. The pressure to have it all figured out - your job, your relationship, your LIFE - is intense. And as if thats not enough, bam! Along comes Saturn Return, a cosmic milestone that thrusts you into adulthood... ready or not.Yes, it can all feel overwhelming, and the fear of the unknown is real. While part of you might want to cling to the status quo (whether its actually working for you or not), there is another, more powerful part of you that wont allow that to happen. This book is here to talk to that part of you.Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams - creators of the #1, critically acclaimed wellness podcast and global community Almost 30 - help you navigate this season of astronomical (and astrological) transition in your life. Consider them the big sisters of your Saturn Return, here to guide you, hold your hand, and cheer you on as you embark upon this monumental transition that will touch every single part of your life, from your body to your relationships to your spirituality. In addition to looking back at their own alternately hilarious and insightful experiences of being almost thirty, this book contains the expert insights, research, practices, and tools theyve cultivated through nearly a decade of hosting Almost 30.Dive into thought exercises, meditations, journaling prompts, and sage advice from expert podcast guests such as Jay Shetty, Gabrielle Bernstein, Glennon Doyle, Nicole LaPera, and many more. Almost 30 is the go-to book for every woman standing on the cusp of where theyve been and where theyre going. Because change is imminent, and were all almost... something.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to anticipate the future and shape the present in this new guide about reading Tarot cards.For centuries, mystics and clairvoyants have used Tarot cards to predict the future. But no special power is needed to read the cards with How to Read Tarot. This easy-to-follow guide can show you how to interpret and understand the meaning behind Tarot cards. You’ll find everything from explanations of each card in the deck to using the Tarot for personal gain. The truth is in the cards—that is, if you know where to look.

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Book SynopsisThe Resilient Practitioner, 4th edition, gives students and practitioners valuable tools for creating their own boundaried generosity, a vibrant method for balancing caring for others and caring for oneself.The new edition builds on the strengths of the earlier editions and incorporates the lived experience of practitioners in the helping, caring, and relationship-intense fields. Readers will find new material in the Architecture of Resilience chapter, a self-care action plan that incorporates SMART goals to increase goal-setting success and a focus on both individual responsibility and organizational responsibility for burnout prevention and the development of resilience.The new edition also includes self-reflection exercises in each chapter, a resiliency inventory for practitioners, a strong focus on research, and an accessible writing style. The authors continue to chart a hopeful path for practitioners, one that allows for a high level of caring for others i

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Book SynopsisWould you like to have the life of your dreams?Great healthAmazing relationshipsA fantastic careerSignificant wealthReal happinessThen this book is for you!Millions of people are familiar with manifesting what they want, creating results through goal setting, focus of attention and actions. Paul McKenna has spent the last four decades studying super-achievers, uncovering some extraordinary discoveries to create a revolutionary formula for getting what you want in life, through an advanced set of easy-to-do processes called ''Power Manifesting''. Using scientifically proven techniques, he has created a specific set of strategies that programme your neuro-coding to place powerful, positive suggestions in your unconscious mind that direct all your behaviours, thoughts, feelings and energy into achieving whatever it is you want!If you are not getting what you want in life, or even if your life is already amazing, by using the new science of Power Manifesting, it will take it to even greater heights of success, happiness and joy, in every area of your life! In the few hours that it takes you to read this book and do the techniques, you will start to notice massive changes in levels of motivation and positivity.Through a mix of quantum physics and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, you will be able to easily programme your mind for success and your life will become even more amazing than you''d ever dreamed possible before!

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Book SynopsisA memoir of breakdown, recovery, growth and lessons from the earth.

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Book SynopsisHave you got learners in your class who have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCNs) who would benefit from resources to support their communication skills, such as using Aided Language/ Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?This empowering book is designed with these questions at its heart. Written in an accessible style, by teachers for teachers, it offers guidance and support to help you to overcome barriers and successfully implement AAC. The book: Addresses myths and misconceptions, with discussion points to encourage the reader to reflect on their own practice. Shares the current evidence base around successful support strategies. Includes easy to implement, practical strategies that can be adopted in any classroom to have maximum impact and enhance learners' communication skills. Contains a wealth of relatable, real-life examples and case studies included throughout, to bring theory to life an

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Book SynopsisEthics and Public Policy: A Philosophical Inquiry, second edition subjects important and controversial areas of public policy to philosophical scrutiny. Jonathan Wolff, a renowned philosopher and veteran of many public committees, introduces and assesses core problems and controversies in public policy from a philosophical standpoint. Each chapter focuses on an important area of public policy where there is considerable moral and political disagreement. Topics discussed include:â Can we defend inflicting suffering on animals in scientific experiments for human benefit?â What limits to gambling can be achieved through legislation?â What assumptions underlie drug policy? Can we justify punishing those who engage in actions that harm only themselves?â What is so bad about crime? What is the point of punishment?Other chapters discuss health care, disability, safety, and the free market. Throughout the book, fundamental questions for both philosopher anTrade ReviewPraise for the First Edition:'Not only does Jonathan Wolff provide the invaluable service of helping us explore the ethical dimension of decision making through a historical and concrete understanding of specific policy dilemmas but he does so in a way which is authoritative, clear and engaging. This book is strongly recommended for putative decision makers who want to think and act wisely and for the philosophically-inclined wishing to test their ideas against the hard realities of policy making.' - Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, RSASelected by The Philosopher's Magazine as one of 'The best books of 2012'.'Wolff's book will benefit anyone (student or professional) who wants to know more about how good moral philosophy can make a valuable contribution to decisions about public policy. It is worth remembering that Wolff's objectives are ones that we all have a stake in (if not as philosophers, then at least as potential victims of bad policy-making). Wolff is to be applauded for making a valuable contribution to progress in such important areas.' - Daniel Halliday, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews'Clearly, this is a book intended to be good to teach with - in relevant courses in applied ethics, social policy and healthcare - and accessible too to policy workers seeking a critical angle on their work. That it manages this while also enhancing our understanding of what is philosophically at stake is an impressive achievement. And that it does this while factoring in the process of policymaking - its possibilities, pitfalls and limits - makes it valuable in a different way again. I hope it marks the start of a thriving, long-term genre.' - Gideon Calder, Ethics and Social Welfare'Wolff illustrates the importance for political philosophy of extensive, detailed knowledge of public policy issues for the development of good philosophy and effective contributions to urgent social issues. Wolff has extensive experience as a member of policy-making boards dealing with a wide range of issues: the treatment of animals in research, gambling, recreational drugs, public health funding, disabilities, and the cost of public safety. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above.' - CHOICE'This book sets the bar for how moral philosophy can inform, and be informed by, public policy debates. It will be of great value to students interested in ethics, philosophy, political science, economics, and public policy as well as those with interests in the important social issues Wolff addresses.' - Debra Satz, Stanford University, USA'This is the book we have been waiting for: a treatise on the ethics of public policy by a major political philosopher. An ideal text for a course on practical ethics, or on contemporary social problems: understandable but not at all dumbed-down.' - Daniel Wikler, Harvard University, USA'A first-class examination of where philosophy meets public policy by one of the leading political philosophers today. I have no doubt that this book will set a new benchmark for all future work, as well as offer a substantial contribution to policy analysis. I cannot recommend it highly enough.' - Thom Brooks, Durham University, UK'Many books promise to introduce the reader to philosophy and ethics; very few do it with such wit, elegance, and intellectual honesty.' - Richard Ashcroft, Queen Mary University, UK'A model contribution of political philosophy to the development of public policy - and, as importantly, of the practice of public policy to theory. Policy makers and philosophers will learn an enormous amount from reading it.' - Leslie Pickering Francis, University of Utah, USA'A beautifully crafted, clear and concisely formulated survey of many controversial and pressing issues in public policy. Wolff's writing conceals an apparently effortless command of a wealth of philosophical argument, and helps painlessly to steer the reader through complex material.' - David Archard, Queen's University Belfast, UK'Written with his customary clarity, elegance, and intelligence, Jo Wolff's excellent new book sheds some much needed light on the under-explored connections between applied ethics and public policy. It will be of real interest to anyone with even a passing interest in these issues.' - Gerald Lang, University of Leeds, UKPraise for the First Edition:'Not only does Jonathan Wolff provide the invaluable service of helping us explore the ethical dimension of decision making through a historical and concrete understanding of specific policy dilemmas but he does so in a way which is authoritative, clear and engaging. This book is strongly recommended for putative decision makers who want to think and act wisely, and for the philosophically-inclined wishing to test their ideas against the hard realities of policy making.' - Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, RSASelected by The Philosopher's Magazine as one of 'The best books of 2012'.'Wolff's book will benefit anyone (student or professional) who wants to know more about how good moral philosophy can make a valuable contribution to decisions about public policy. It is worth remembering that Wolff's objectives are ones that we all have a stake in (if not as philosophers, then at least as potential victims of bad policy-making). Wolff is to be applauded for making a valuable contribution to progress in such important areas.' - Daniel Halliday, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews'Clearly, this is a book intended to be good to teach with - in relevant courses in applied ethics, social policy and healthcare - and accessible too to policy workers seeking a critical angle on their work. That it manages this while also enhancing our understanding of what is philosophically at stake is an impressive achievement. And that it does this while factoring in the process of policymaking - its possibilities, pitfalls and limits - makes it valuable in a different way again. I hope it marks the start of a thriving, long-term genre.' - Gideon Calder, Ethics and Social Welfare'Wolff illustrates the importance for political philosophy of extensive, detailed knowledge of public policy issues for the development of good philosophy and effective contributions to urgent social issues. Wolff has extensive experience as a member of policy-making boards dealing with a wide range of issues: the treatment of animals in research, gambling, recreational drugs, public health funding, disabilities, and the cost of public safety. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above.' - CHOICE'This book sets the bar for how moral philosophy can inform, and be informed by, public policy debates. It will be of great value to students interested in ethics, philosophy, political science, economics, and public policy as well as those with interests in the important social issues Wolff addresses.' - Debra Satz, Stanford University, USA'This is the book we have been waiting for: a treatise on the ethics of public policy by a major political philosopher. An ideal text for a course on practical ethics, or on contemporary social problems: understandable but not at all dumbed-down.' - Daniel Wikler, Harvard University, USA'A first-class examination of where philosophy meets public policy by one of the leading political philosophers today. I have no doubt that this book will set a new benchmark for all future work, as well as offer a substantial contribution to policy analysis. I cannot recommend it highly enough.' - Thom Brooks, Durham University, UK'Many books promise to introduce the reader to philosophy and ethics; very few do it with such wit, elegance, and intellectual honesty.' - Richard Ashcroft, Queen Mary University, UK'A model contribution of political philosophy to the development of public policy - and, as importantly, of the practice of public policy to theory. Policy makers and philosophers will learn an enormous amount from reading it.' - Leslie Pickering Francis, University of Utah, USA'A beautifully crafted, clear and concisely formulated survey of many controversial and pressing issues in public policy. Wolff's writing conceals an apparently effortless command of a wealth of philosophical argument, and helps painlessly to steer the reader through complex material.' - David Archard, Queen's University Belfast, UK'Written with his customary clarity, elegance, and intelligence, Jo Wolff's excellent new book sheds some much needed light on the under-explored connections between applied ethics and public policy. It will be of real interest to anyone with even a passing interest in these issues.' - Gerald Lang, University of Leeds, UKTable of ContentsPreface to Second Edition Preface to First Edition Introduction 1. Scientific experiments on animals 2. Gambling 3. Drugs 4. Safety 5. New technologies 6. Crime and punishment 7. Health 8. Disability 9. The free market 10. The future of work 11. Poverty 12. Immigration 13. Conclusion. Note on the Chapters Further Reading Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis''This book feels like your best friend talking to you over drinks - if your best friend is a shit-talking, patriarchy-smashing, intersectionally feminist professor of the history of reproductive medicine and also an endocrinologist with a side hustle as a comedian.'' - Dr Emily Nagoski, NYT bestselling author of Come As You AreWhat to Expect When You''re Not Expected to Expect Anything AnymorePerimenopause and menopause experiences are as unique as all of us who move through them. While there''s no one-size-fits-all, Heather Corinna tells you what can happen and what you can do to take care of yourself, all the while busting pernicious myths, offering real self-care tips - the kind that won''t break the bank or your soul - and running the gamut from hot flashes to hormone therapy.With practical, clear information and support, inclusive of those with disabilities, queer, transgender, nonbinary and other gender-diverse people, people of colour, working class and others who have long been left out of the discussion, What Fresh Hell Is This? is the cooling pillow and empathetic best friend to help you through the fire.Trade ReviewA frank and funny guide ... Full of heart - and answers - this guide will be a useful resource for readers new to perimenopause. * Publishers Weekly *I have loved Heather Corinna's work for twenty years, and What Fresh Hell Is This is their best yet. This book feels like your best friend talking to you over drinks-if your best friend is a shit-talking, patriarchy-smashing, intersectionally feminist professor of the history of reproductive medicine and also an endocrinologist with a side hustle as a comedian. Please read this book. * Dr Emily Nagoski, New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are *Corinna's vast commonsense wisdom-especially on topics relating to gender roles, queer sexuality and gender identities-has the potential to improve the physical and emotional health of anyone who reads it, and to help heal our culture's unhealthy, conflicted approaches to sex, sexuality and gender. * Lisa Jervis, Bitch magazine cofounder *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER: an uplifting account of hope and healing by GP Gavin Francis 'I cannot think of anybody - patient or doctor - who will not be helped by reading this short and profound book' - Henry Marsh 'Such a wise, gentle, quietly hopeful book. Exactly what I needed' - Rachel Clarke 'A lovely little book' - Michael Rosen When it comes to illness, sometimes the end is just the beginning. Recovery and convalescence are words that exist at the periphery of our lives - until we are forced to contend with what they really mean. Here, GP and writer Gavin Francis explores how - and why - we get better, revealing the many shapes recovery takes, its shifting history and the frequent failure of our modern lives to make adequate space for it. Characterised by Francis's beautiful prose and his view of medicine as 'the alliance of science and kindness', Recovery is a book about a journey that most of us never intend to make. Along the way, he unfolds a story of hope, transformation, and the everyday miracle of healing.Trade ReviewWise and thoughtful ... this book is a practical guide to recovery from illness as well as a meditation on the practice of medicine ... I cannot think of anybody - patient or doctor - who will not be helped by reading this short and profound book -- Henry Marsh * New Statesman *A lovely little book -- Michael Rosen * Front Row *Wonderful -- Anil Seth, author * Being You *Massively healing -- Sara Sheridan * Scottish Field *Such a wise, gentle, quietly hopeful book. Exactly what I needed -- Rachel Clarke, author of Breathtaking and Your Life In My HandsFrancis offers hope and a rare and precious quiet form of consolation -- Emily Mayhew * Observer *Heartfelt and persuasively argued ... Filled with compassion and warmth, the book provides both insight and succour -- Ian Critchley * Sunday Times *Excellent ... could not be more timely ... even if you are not at present ill, it is worth reading this book because the gentle guidance it gives is actually applicable to being healthy. There are things we can do that make life, even a life without pain or fatigue or anxiety, richer -- Stuart Kelly * Scotsman *Humane and thoughtful. Combining personal reminiscence, hard science and history, it explores the architecture of convalescence, rest, treatments and placebos, the healing power of nature and the transformative impact a sick note can have -- Emma Beddington * Observer *Sparkling ... uplifting * Independent *A concise and deeply felt treatise on how, faced with inevitable illness and finitude, we might better live and how medicine might help others better life * The Lancet *The book really shines ... it is worth reading this book because the gentle guidance it gives is actually applicable to being healthy * Yorkshire Post *Short but sagacious ... never has the publication of a book been more timely and welcome * On-Magazine *

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Book SynopsisHarnessing the inspiration available from the arts and the imagination brings to life sensitive and effective social work practice. Workers feel most satisfied while service users and communities are more likely to benefit when creative thinking can be applied to practice dilemmas. Drawing on contributions from Canada, England and Utrecht this book illustrates the transforming effect of creatively applied thinking to social problems. The first part of the book considers how use of the self can be enhanced by analytic reflection and application to difficulties facing individuals and communities. The second part shows psychodynamic theory to be a valuable aid when thinking about issues faced by social workers facing threats and accusations, therapeutic work with children and restorative youth justice. The third part of the book considers the implications of working with the arts in community settings â an ex-mining community in North West England, the Tate Gallery in London and the âcTable of ContentsIntroduction Prue Chamberlayne and Martin SmithPart 1 - Use of the self in creative expression1. Where is the love? Art, aesthetics and research Yasmin Gunaratnam2. Georgie’s girl: last conversation with my father Karen Lee3. Innovative rehabilitation after head injury: examining the use of a creative intervention Claire Smith4. An interplay of learning, creativity and narrative biography in a mental health setting. Bertie’s story Olivia SaganPart 2 - Theoretical underpinnings5. Smoke without fire? Social workers’ fears of threats and accusations Martin Smith6. Creating communication. Self-examination as a therapeutic method for children Carolus van Nijnatten and Frida van Doorn7. Arts based learning in restorative youth justice: embodied, moral and aesthetic Lynn FroggettPart 3 - The wider community8. ‘Ways of knowing and showing’: imagination and representation in feminist participatory social research Victoria Foster9. Representations of violence: learning with Tate Modern Hannele Weir10. ‘I thought I wasn’t creative but…’ Explorations of cultural capital with Liverpool young people Paula Pope11. Case Experience: ‘Dancing Shoes’, A Buddhist Perspective Donovan Chamberlayne

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Book Synopsis The groundbreaking program that connects the microbiome and gut health to healthy weight loss, complete with a three-phase plan and recipes. Cutting-edge science has shown that the microbiome is the key to overall mental and physical health -- and the secret behind healthy, sustainable weight loss. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a specialist in functional medicine and intestinal health, Dr. Raphael Kellman has developed the first diet based on these scientific breakthroughs. Offering a proven program to heal your gut and reset your metabolism, along with meal plans and fifty delicious chef-created recipes, The Microbiome Diet is the key to safe, sustainable weight loss and a lifetime of good health. Dr. Kellman masterfully presents a life enhancing, actionable plan based on this emerging science in a way that is user-friendly, for all of us. -- Dr. David Perlmutter, New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain

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Book SynopsisA complete and unabridged edition of the inspirational classic that has sold more than 10 million copies.

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Book SynopsisTherapeutic Approaches for Babies and Young Children in Care: Observation and Attention is about the value of observation and close attention for babies and young children who may be vulnerable to psychological and attachment difficulties. Case studies explore the potential for observation-based therapeutic approaches to support caregivers, social workers, and professional networks. A third theme in the book is the roots of observation-based approaches in psychoanalytic infant observation and the contribution of these ways of working to professional training and continuing development.Using case examples, Jenifer Wakelyn illustrates observational ways of working that can be practised by professionals and family members to help children express themselves and feel understood. The interventions focus on the early stages of life in care and on the "golden thread" of relationships with caregivers. The book explores contemporary neuroscience and child development research alongside psychoanalytic theory to explore the role of attention in helping children to develop the internal continuity that sustains the personality and protects against the fragmenting impact of trauma. Therapeutic Approaches for Babies and Young Children in Care is written for social workers, teachers, medical staff, and other professionals whose work brings them in contact with the youngest children in care; it will also be relevant for commissioners, managers, and trainers as well as mental health clinicians who are starting to work with children in care. It will provide a valuable insight into the lives of infants and young children in the care system and the applications of psychoanalytic infant observation.Trade Review"The experience of reading this book will be therapeutic for many professionals who may feel daunted and overwhelmed by trying to help children whose lives have been severely disrupted and who have lost trust that they will ever be genuinely ‘seen’."–from the Foreword by Dilys Daws, Honorary Consultant Child Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust; founder member, Association of Infant Mental Health, UK; co-author of Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The Emotional Life of Parents and Babies (Routledge)"In this profoundly important book, Jenifer Wakelyn and her colleagues sensitively and skilfully offer acute insights into the lived experiences of babies and young children in care and their caregivers. The book conveys deeply empathic, compassionate and hopeful understandings of trauma and what is needed to recover from it. In so doing it makes a vital contribution to practitioners’ abilities to access, and better understand, the internal worlds of the children and families they work with and provides invaluable guidance to support them in developing and delivering attentive and attuned professional engagement."–Gillian Ruch, Professor of Social Work, University of Sussex, UK and Co-editor, Journal of Social Work Practice"Wakelyn’s impressive book is dedicated to showing how transitions and change impact powerfully on babies and young children in care, both at the time and potentially for their future development…The achievement of Wakelyn’s book is in its focus on the baby and young child and to help others to achieve such a focus… The examples given show how even the briefest of interventions can help young children under stress, and how flexible the method can be in a range of situations including assessments." - Jenny Kenrick, former Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock Centre, writing in the journal Infant Observation."The experience of reading this book will be therapeutic for many professionals who may feel daunted and overwhelmed by trying to help children whose lives have been severely disrupted and who have lost trust that they will ever be genuinely ‘seen’."–from the Foreword by Dilys Daws, Honorary Consultant Child Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust; founder member, Association of Infant Mental Health, UK; co-author of Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The Emotional Life of Parents and Babies (Routledge)"In this profoundly important book, Jenifer Wakelyn and her colleagues sensitively and skilfully offer acute insights into the lived experiences of babies and young children in care and their caregivers. The book conveys deeply empathic, compassionate and hopeful understandings of trauma and what is needed to recover from it. In so doing it makes a vital contribution to practitioners’ abilities to access, and better understand, the internal worlds of the children and families they work with and provides invaluable guidance to support them in developing and delivering attentive and attuned professional engagement."–Gillian Ruch, Professor of Social Work, University of Sussex, UK and Co-editor, Journal of Social Work Practice"Wakelyn’s impressive book is dedicated to showing how transitions and change impact powerfully on babies and young children in care, both at the time and potentially for their future development…The achievement of Wakelyn’s book is in its focus on the baby and young child and to help others to achieve such a focus… The examples given show how even the briefest of interventions can help young children under stress, and how flexible the method can be in a range of situations including assessments." - Jenny Kenrick, former Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock Centre, writing in the journal Infant Observation.Table of ContentsSeries Editors’ Preface AcknowledgementsForeword by Dilys DawsIntroductionChapter 1: Being seenChapter 2: Therapeutic observationChapter 3: Clinical research: therapeutic observation with an infant in foster careChapter 4: Learning from the researchChapter 5: Therapeutic observation in clinical practiceChapter 6: Briefer interventions: Watch Me Play! Chapter 7: Practice considerations for the Watch Me Play! approachAfterwordGlossaryFurther reading and resources

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Book SynopsisWe can't always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with the tools they need to ensure they have a positive social experience.Based on many years' experience counselling bullies and targets, Stella O'Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters.She identifies effective ways for families to cope when bullying occurs, including approaching the school authorities, communicating with the bully's parents and tips to tackle cyberbullying.Stella's common-sense approach will help your child, tween or teen to develop their emotional intelligence and will provide relief for families navigating the rapidly changing social environment, both online and in school.

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Book SynopsisTHE WORD OF MOUTH PHENOMENON THAT''S CHANGING LIVES AROUND THE WORLDDo you want to change your life? Well, who says you can''t? Would you be surprised to learn that the only person stopping you achieving what you want in life is yourself? Why do you think there are so few people living their dream and millions of others slipping further away from theirs with every day that passes? Daniel Chidiac''s writing has touched millions of people worldwide and helps to transform thousands of lives daily. By opening Who Says You Can''t? You Do, you embark on a psychological and emotional journey that will unlock your true potential. This challenging and extraordinarily rewarding book is the ultimate guide to discovering the fulfilment you have been searching for your whole life.Who Says You Can''t? You Do is a psychological and emotional journey that will help you overcome your self-doubts and unlock your true potential through 7 step

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Book SynopsisThe resurrection is the Big Story that turned a little Jewish protest movement into a world-transforming religion. And yet by Easter Monday we've almost forgotten about it and are planning our summer holidays. How can we re-capture the explosive power of the resurrection that ricocheted around the world? How can we live in the glow of resurrection and be an Easter people? How can 'there and then' become 'here and now'? That's what the On the Third Day course sets out to explore and discuss. The five sessions focus on: Session 1: Have I got news for you! Session 2: So what? The implications of the resurrection Session 3: ‘Let him Easter in us’: Personal discipleship in the light of the resurrection Session 4: Celebrating and praying Easter Session 5: A risen Church The course booklet of On the Third Day is accompanied by a lively CD, where Canon Simon Stanley grills New Testament scholar and author Tom Wright, writer Paul Vallely, Methodist minister Ruth Gee, and the Church of England’s first woman bishop, Libby Lane. This York Course is available in the following formats Course Book (Paperback 9781909107199) Course Book (eBook 9781915843173) Audio Book of Interview to support On the Third Day York Course (CD 9781915843104) Audio Book of Interview (Digital Download 9781915843098) Transcript of interview to support On the Third Day York Course (Paperback 9781909107205) Transcript of interview (eBook 9781915843180) Book Pack (9781739182014 Featuring Paperback Course Book, Audio Book on CD and Paperback Transcript of Interview) Large print (9781739182021)Trade ReviewAccessibly weaves substantial theology with Bible study, emphasizing that we need to unfamiliarize ourselves with the Bible, letting its sheer strangeness jolt us. Plenty of personal glimpses and fascinating detail include an Orthodox priest protesting that a prostitute is not a sinner, but an icon in the dustbin . . . * Church Times on GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES *The York Courses format is tried and tested . . . Leading us in theology and ecclesiology are a mix of activist and academic, also ecumenical [contributors]. The sessions are scholarly but not inaccessible . . . a clear outline of "environmental justice" . . . An ideal resource for individuals or groups. * New Directions on CARING FOR CREATION *An informative course . . . Caring for Creation digs deeper into issues, and is particularly good at calling out misplaced Christian attitudes. * Church Times on CARING FOR CREATION *

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Book SynopsisYou, like all of us, were born in a Matrix. You didn't create that Matrix, but you were embedded in it and absorbed it. Now many years later, are you ready to Wake Up to the Matrix? Would you like to master your Matrix so that it enhances your life and enables you to actualize your highest visions and values in your best performances? The Matrix Model is the premier systems model of Neuro-Semantics and enables you to address the essential human questions about identity (who am I?), competence (what can I do?) direction (what can I and should I do?), meaning (what's the meaning of my life?), etc. The Matrices Model focuses on how you create and hold your frames of mind which makes you a meaning-maker par excellent. It enables you to "follow a person's energy through his system" and model the structure of his experiences. If you're ready to take the red pill and train yourself to become the master of your own Matrix, this book is for you.

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Book SynopsisA practical leader's guide to delivering art and wellbeing sessions to the community. In a gentle and wise way Shaeron Caton Rose has brought together her wealth of experience in community art to offer us this practical guide to leading groups. Behind the clear step-by-step instructions that take us through leading a group from making an agreement to reflecting on the process she unlocks joyful possibilities of discovery. She encourages us to have a go' at creative activities, but also to sit within the process so that what the art is revealing to us is shared and loved. Shaeron shows us how to slow down, how to value our bodies, how to pay attention to the world around us, how to be calm and positive and also to recognise and value our brokenness and incompleteness. Using inexpensive resources and practical suggestions, this book is a gift from Shaeron's treasure trove of ideas, taking us to a place of playful adventure and profound transformation. Rev Dr Barbara Glasson, former President of the British Methodist Conferenceand team-leader at Touchstone, BradfordThis is a daring book. It dares us to help people engage with the deep spirituality that comes from getting your hands dirty. Art is not just an add on' to life. It is essential to helping us articulate where we came from, who we are and who we hope to be. Art interrupts us', slows us down and helps us to notice something new in the world around us and, perhaps most importantly, in ourselves. Shaeron Caton Rose shows us, with simple step-by-step methods, how to make something new' happen in our hearts and in our imagination. This book asks you to do something different and enjoy reaping the rewards. Try it. I dare you. Chris Howson, artist and Chaplain to the University of Sunderland

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Book SynopsisImprove the overall health and balance in your life with Korean wellness practices and traditions of mind and spirit, nature, skincare, food as medicine and natural healing. Join holistic wellness and integrative nutrition expert Isa Kujaswski, MPH, RDN, to discover Korean wellbeing concepts and centuries-old healing traditions. Explore the mind and spirit practices of sohwakhaeng (small but certain happiness), Kuok Sundo breathing (a form of meditation) and worabel (Korean slang for work-life balance). Learn about ‘hitting mung’ to empty one’s mind and salim yok (forest bathing) where you immerse yourself in nature. Find the healing benefits in foods, including kimchi for digestive wellness and the use of medicinal ingredients such as ginseng, ginger and green tea. Take a closer look at Korean skincare, known around the world for resulting in glowing skin, and discover spa techniques such as seshin, a scrubbing ritual, that you can use at home to unwind and detoxify. Connecting nutrition, mental wellbeing and Korean healing concepts, this book shows how to find true wealth through vibrant health.

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Book SynopsisThe world can often feel like a very scary, complicated and messy place. It''s not always clear what is the correct thing to say, the best thing to do or the right way to be.HOPE THIS HELPS offers an easy guide that can help you feel and do better, and gives guidance on things that can appear incredibly difficult to navigate. Centring tolerance, kindness and empathy, the book takes us back to our roots as a human race of simply wanting to connect, be heard and enjoy life.Written in short, bite-sized entries, you can turn straight to the section you need depending on the challenge you''re facing. Benjy Kusi will provide insight on . . . - Why it''s not selfish to choose yourself- Why it''s OK to change your opinion as you learn- Why impact means more than intent- Why we should listen to others more- How we can be kinder onlineAnd much, much more.More than anything this book reminds you that not everyone can be everything all the time, but the little things each of us can do to make the world slightly better can amount to something incredible. We hope this helps.

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Book SynopsisSandtray Therapy is an essential book for professionals and students interested in incorporating this unique modality into work with clients of all ages. The fourth edition includes important discussion of the neurobiological aspects of trauma and sandtray therapy, further exploration of sandtray therapy in the context of the DSM-5, and a renewed review of the sandtray therapy literature. Readers will find that the book is still replete with handouts, images, examples, and resources. The authorsâ six-step protocol guides beginners through a typical session, including room setup, creation and processing of the sandtray, cleanup, post-session documentation, and much more.Trade Review"This book is the first stop for any therapist wishing to explore the world of sandtray therapy. Just as the grains of sand congregate in the sandtray, Homeyer and Sweeney have captured the essential grains of wisdom to pull together the clinical work of sandtray therapy: its history, scope, movement, and therapeutic power. Sandtray Therapy integrates cultural and theoretical considerations, research evidence, and the art and science of the process with sound practical advice."Judi Parson, PhD, RN, BAPT, APPTA, RPT-S, senior lecturer and discipline lead for play therapy at Deakin University, Australia"This book grabs readers’ attention from the very beginning and holds it right through to the final page. It is the most comprehensive text on its subject and ought to be required reading for all therapists who utilise sandtray therapy with clients of any age. It is an impressive, comprehensive text that addresses everything you need to know regardless of your theoretical orientation. I love this book and can’t recommend it highly enough!"Eileen Prendiville, SIAHIP, IAPTP, director of academic affairs at the Children’s Therapy Centre, Ireland"If you would like to enrich and expand your understanding of how to effectively conduct sandtray therapy, then this is definitely a must-have book! Using the latest research on how the brain works, the manual defines and explains sandtray therapy, outlines the steps using detailed case examples, describes the characteristics of various theoretical orientations, and explores how to conduct sandtray therapy with a wide range of populations. I absolutely endorse this manual to all sandtray clinicians worldwide."Akiko Ohnogi, PsyD, cofounder of the Japan Association for Play Therapy"The fourth edition of Sandtray Therapy is a treasure trove. The content has been updated and new sections added, making it an essential guide for your playroom. Highly recommended for both experienced and new practitioners. This is the most genuinely playful book that I have seen for some time!"Sue Jennings, PhD, professor of play with the European Federation of Dramatherapists and pioneer of Neuro-Dramatic-Play, United KingdomTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 Origins and Rationale 3 Sand and the Sand Tray 4 Miniature Figures: A Curated Collection and Display 5 Protocol for a Sandtray Therapy Session 6 Processing the Sandtray Therapy Session 7 Integrating Sandtray Therapy with a Variety of Approaches and Chapter 8 Group Sandtray Therapy 9 Sandtray Therapy with Couples and Families 10 Sandtray Therapy and Trauma 11 Neurotypical Developmental Indicators and Diagnostic Signs 12 Research Appendix A Resources Appendix B Possible Sandtray Prompts Appendix C Session Notes and Other Forms Appendix D Sand Tray Assessment Worksheet Appendix E Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the therapeutic use of touch, focusing on an in-depth case study of work in an NHS setting with a client with learning disabilities, and situating this within a wide theoretical context. This is a unique and influential study illustrating the impact of touch in dance movement psychotherapy and laying the ground for a theory on the use of touch in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP). The case study illustrates the impact of touch upon the therapeutic relationship with the use of video transcription and descriptive reflexive accounts of the session content. The case analysis sections establish the ground for a paradigm shift, and for emergent theory and methods in support of the use of touch in Dance Movement Psychotherapy and other contexts. The role touch takes is beyond its affect, which expands our understanding of its potency as an intervention. The writing is embedded in many years of practice-led-research in the field of dance and somatic practices, in particular Body-Mind Centering® and Contact Improvisation, in which touching and being touched is met with curiosity as a place of insight and revelation, beyond the bounds of taboo and social diktat. The study considers the philosophical landscape of both touch and non-touch. This book explores and reflects upon the use of touch, considering the wider context and socially imposed perceptions that would prevent touch from taking place – including philosophical and social discourses. Through telling the story of a client case, the book offers a wealth of thought-provoking content to inspire continued dialogue. Key strengths of this book are the depth, warmth and perceptiveness of the case history, and the way in which this is successfully linked with theory. Particular attention is paid to embodied cognition and exosystemic theory, the two leading developments of current thinking. With the ethical, practical and philosophical content, the book will be of interest to psychotherapists, health and social care practitioners, as well as arts in health practitioners and beneficiaries in educational programs and settings. Primary readership will be among DMP psychotherapists, body psychotherapists, drama therapists, Body Mind Centering® practitioners, arts in health practitioners, people working with clients with learning disabilities and any practitioner and researcher interested in understanding the role touch may play in the psychotherapeutic encounter.Table of ContentsList of figures Preface and chapter summary Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Background: Touch a natural language 1.2 A 'touch revolution' in a dance–sport called contact improvisation 1.3 The sensory and sexual differentiation of touch, co-operation and responsibility 1.4 Touch - a way of 'seeing' or a mutual place of being? 1.5 The psychotherapist becomes researcher Chapter 2. The personal and professional quests 2.1 The sensory acuity of touch – contemplating a pathway of change 2.2 Literature on touch; the absent body - the 'touch or no-touch' debate 2.3 The pro-touch discourse explored and explained 2.4 Relational aspects; the subjectivities of 'touching subject' - 'touched object' 2.5 Theories of consciousness 2.6 The matter of the psyche; or what matter is the psyche? Summary Chapter 3. The research design – defining roles 3.1. A qualitative framework and mixed method approach 3.2. Defining the selves: The multiple subjectivities 3.3. Data analysis – methods and implementation Chapter 4. Embodied Ethics 4.1. Earning legitimacy and ethical approval 4.2. Towards an embodied ethics; a phenomenological insight 4.3. The Research Governance Framework, an intransigent construct 4.4. The ethical demise of embodied ethics 4.5. The Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) Chapter 5. CASE STUDY SESSION 1: Transcript and data analysis 'You child angry heart?' Amanda as participant; managing autonomy. Chapter 6. CASE STUDY SESSION 4: Transcript and data analysis Establishing a mutual language; beyond good and bad touch Towards introspection, an intrapersonal and transpersonal approach Tying in the thread of integrative approaches to Dance Movement Psychotherapy Chapter 7. CASE STUDY SESSION 6: Transcript and data analysis Chapter 8. FINDING AN ENDING AND EMERGENT THEORY Chapter 9. TOWARDS A THEORY OF RECEPTIVITY; Touching once again upon touch Arriving at receptivity – an 'ethic of care' (Etherington 2007: 604). The pre-ontological space and time domain of the body Appendix 1. Embodied Ethics continued Part 1. The co-researcher role and the ethics of inclusive research-seduction or sensitivity, occlusion or collusion; a question of 'capacity'? Part 2. Ethical issues in mixed methodological research Part 3. Hope at Hand – the ethics of research and the ethics of treatment Summary Appendix 2. For Chapter 5, diagrams 1-4 and 5. (i) and (ii) Appendix 3. For Chapter 6. Prehension theory diagram, Appendix 4. For Chapter 8. Client competence, session 1 and 10 Appendix 5. Martz and Lindy, The trauma Membrane Concept (2010) Appendix 6. Perceptual-Response Cycle

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Book SynopsisStronger is a life-changer - a refreshing, innovative and powerful roadmap to healthy ageing through strength building. -- Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, co-authors of the Sunday Times Bestseller Built to MoveDiscover the key to longevity, health and happiness...Renowned osteopath David Vaux has spent decades advising patients and supporting government initiatives on healthy ageing. He knows that one activity above all others can make the difference to your future health: strength building.In Stronger, Vaux brings together the latest scientific research to explain why strength training in midlife is the simplest and cheapest thing you can do to transform your body. It reinforces your muscles and bones, enhances your nervous system, boosts your immunity and ultimately paves the way to a better future.With dynamic illustrations and habit-building hacks tailored to you, Stronger unveils the mere ten movements you need to fortify your body and embark on your journey towards a stronger and healthier life.

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling text provides an essential introduction to the theoretical foundations to clinical pediatric care within occupational therapy, as well as illustrative guidance to inform its practical application for occupational therapy assistants.This new edition has been thoroughly updated to include new chapters on autism and trauma responsive care and with a greater overall emphasis on occupational performance and participation. The book aligns with the fourth edition of the OT Practice Framework, as well as the AOTA 2020 Code of Ethics. Written in a succinct and straightforward style throughout, each chapter features brief vignettes drawn on the authors own clinical experiences, case studies, and reflective activities designed to elicit discussion and exploration into the unique world of pediatric occupational therapy theory and practice. This edition also includes a new feature, In My Words', charting the experiences of caregivers and children themselves.Including chapters from some of the leading practitioners in the field, and featuring color photos throughout, this will be a key resource for any occupational therapy assistant student or practitioner working with children and their caregivers.

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Book SynopsisBOOK 1 OF THE #1 BESTSELLING LOW-CARB DIET The CSIRO Low-carb Diet is based on a major scientific study that has successfully helped Australians lose weight and improve their overall health. Written for easy implementation at home, this book contains: - a straightforward scientific explanation of why and how the diet works so well - a detailed outline of your daily allowances for carbs, healthy fats and protein - 12 weekly meal plans to help you reduce your carb intake initially, then increase it slightly for dietary flexibility - 80 delicious recipes with all daily allowances calculated and explained - a fully illustrated exercise section to show you how to combine movement with healthy eating to maximise health outcomes. There is also detailed information about the benefits of the diet for those suffering from a range of metabolic conditions, including heart disease, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Accessible, affordable and achievable, this is a fully researched approach to better eating and improved health from Australia's peak science organisation.

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Book SynopsisFind a job that fits you perfectly: don't settle for anything less. You could make money as a City Trader – or make a difference as a Carbon Trader. You could be a Museum Curator or a Spa Reviewer – or if you want to make an impact, how about becoming a Demolition Expert? There's a Cool Career to suit everyone, so get your thinking cap on.

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Book SynopsisFrom Bulletproof creator and bestselling author Dave Asprey comes a revolutionary approach to anti-aging that will help you up your game at any age.** New York Times Bestseller **Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of aging as a young man, which sparked a life-long burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find innovative, science-backed methods to upgrade human biology and redefine the limits of the mind, body, and spirit. The results speak for themselves. Now in his forties, Dave is smarter, happier, and more fit and successful than ever before. In Super Human, he shows how this is level of health and performance possible for all of us. While we assume we will peak in middle age and then decline, Asprey's research reveals there is another way. It is possible to make changes on the sub-cellular level to dramatically extend life span. And the

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Book SynopsisThe beliefs and rituals shared in this book are designed to unlock your personal growth by dispelling limiting beliefs that have been programmed into your mind, preventing you from realizing your true potential.

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Book SynopsisMacmillan's Health and Family Life Education for Primary level is an exciting new course for Caribbean primary schools based on the CARICOM Regional Curriculum Framework. The course follows the four CARICOM themes; Self and Interpersonal Relationships, Sexuality and Sexual Health, Appropriate Eating, Fitness and Managing the Environment.

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Book SynopsisMany practitioners within health and social care come into contact with people with intellectual disabilities and want to work in ways that are beneficial to them by making reasonable adjustments in order to meet clientsâ needs and expectations. Yet the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities continues to be a neglected area, where unnecessary suffering and premature deaths continue to prevail.This text provides a comprehensive insight into intellectual disability healthcare. It is aimed at those who are training in the field of intellectual disability nursing and also untrained practitioners who work in both health and social care settings. Divided into five sections, it explores how a wide range of biological, health, psychological and social barriers impact upon people with learning disability, and includes: Six guiding principles used to adjust, plan and develop meaningful and accessible health and social services ATable of ContentsIntroduction The Editors Section 1: The Six Guiding Principles 1. Ensuring Dignity and Respect Su Mcanelly and Dorothy Matthews 2. The Importance of Providing Accessible Information for People with Learning Disabilities Pamela Inglis and Su Mcanelly 3. Providing Equal Access to Services for People with Learning Disabilities Pamela Inglis, Andrew Stafford and Kaydii Inglis 4. Personal and Professional Development through Education and Training Su Mcanelly 5. Adapting Your Skills: Thinking Outside the Box Pamela Inglis and Angela Ridley 6. Delivering Quality to People with Learning Disabilities David Atkinson and Gwen Moulster Section 2: Assessment, Screening and Diagnosis 7. Pre/Peri/Post Natal Assessment, Screening and Diagnosis Helen Atherton and Shaun Derry 8. Developmental Issues in Early Childhood Helen Laverty 9. The Health Needs of Adolescence Jo Lay 10. Determining Health and Social Care in Adulthood Mary Dearing and Debbie Crickmore 11. Defining Old Age in the Learning Disabled Population Jo Lay 12. Assessment at the End of Life Isabel Quinn Section 3: Lifelong Health Needs 13. Supporting People with Severe Epilepsy: A Case Study in Diagnostic Overshadowing Malcolm Richardson 14. A Life with Cerebral Palsy: Neil's Story and Jose's Case Examples Malcolm Richardson, Bronwyn Roberts and Anne Lyons 15. Supporting People with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder Stacey Atkinson and Malcolm Richardson 16. Specific Health Needs and Conditions Lesley Montesci and Malcolm Richardson 17. Emotional Difficulties Malcolm Richardson Section 4: Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Issues 18. Sexuality and People with a Learning Disability Stacey Atkinson 19. The Behavioural Needs of People who Have a Learning Disability Mick Wolverson 20. The Mental Health Needs of People with a Learning Disability Stacey Atkinson, Dan Dearden and Catherine Bateson 21. Addressing the Needs of People with Learning Disabilities who Have Offended Anne Todd 22. Bereavement and Loss Nigel Mcloughlin and Paul Armitage 23. Ethical Issues When Meeting the Psychotherapeutic Needs of People with a Learning Disability Monica Murphy, Stacey Atkinson and Angela Ridley Section 5: Changing Roles 24. Inter-Professional Working Jo Lay and Stacey Atkinson 25. Changing Roles in Meeting the Needs of People with a Learning Disability Sheena Kelly and Lyndsey Charles 26. Health Promotion for People with a Learning Disability Stacey Atkinson and Sheena Miller 27. Public Health and Learning Disability Alex Mcclimens

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Book SynopsisStudying for a Foundation Degree in Health is designed to provide clear, relevant knowledge and to support appropriate skills development amongst students enrolled on foundation degree and equivalent level courses, in health and social care. Combining academic study skills, work-based learning skills and practice-focused content in one volume, this is the first textbook to focus specifically on the Band 4 role of associate and assistant practitioner within the health sector. Features include:- 13 chapters that cover the core topics students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency on by the end of their degree, including health promotion, healthcare delivery, safeguarding, quality in healthcare and research and evidence-based practice;- Learning outcomes and activities, enabling students to actively engage with their course content;- Content written by authors from a broad range of health disciplines, including nursing, radiography, physiotherTable of Contents1. Preparing for Study 2. Work-based Learning 3. Communication 4. Working in Teams 5. Valuing People: Fostering Dignity and Respect 6. Healthcare Delivery 7. Quality in Healthcare 8. Legal Aspects of Healthcare Delivery 9. Research and Evidence-based Practice 10. Improving Public Health 11. Health Promotion 12. Safeguarding Individuals and Families 13. Teaching and Assessing

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Book SynopsisThe guidelines and skills required to become a nurse are always changing and it can be difficult to stay up-to-date with the current standards. This book has been specifically designed to address the main skills you need to meet NMC requirements.Becoming a Nurse will demystify what you need to know while preparing you to meet NMC standards and become a confident, practising professional. The book introduces the many subjects outside the biological which are none the less essential for both pre-registration and practising nurses. This new edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and includes four new chapters on psychosocial concepts for nursing; sociological concepts for nursing; spiritual care; and preceptorship and transition. Like the previous edition the book also covers:Law, ethics and policyManagement and leadershipCommunication, interpersonal skills and interprofessional workingEvidence based practiceMedicines managementTable of Contents1. Introduction: The State of UK Nursing 2. Professional Issues 3. Ethics 4. Law 5. Health Policy 6. Management and Leadership 7. Interprofessional Working 8. Evidence-based Practice 9. Assessment 10. Sociological Concepts for Nursing 11. Psychological Concepts for Nursing 12. Spiritual Care 13. Judgement and Decision-making 14. Communication and Interpersonal Skills 15. Public Health 16. Learning and Teaching 17. Personal and Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 18. Medicines Management 19. Preceptorship and Transition

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Book SynopsisAs unrest over officer-involved shootings and deaths in custody takes center stage in conversations about policing and the criminal justice system, Guidelines for Investigating Officer-Involved Shootings, Arrest-Related Deaths, and Deaths in Custody addresses critical investigation components from an expert witness perspective, providing the insights necessary to ensure a complete investigation. Investigating a custodial death or an officer involved in a shooting presents unique and complex issues: estate, community, judicial, agency, involved officer, and public policy interests are all at stake. These types of deaths present various emerging medical, psychological, legal and liability, technical, and investigatory issues that must be addressed through a comprehensive investigation. This book is ideal for students in criminal investigation, death investigation, crime scene investigation, and special topic courses in custodial deaths and officer-involved shootings, as Trade ReviewThe issue of deaths in police custody has become an important issue in criminology over the last decade, and concern about officer involved shootings has re-emerged in recent years… [Guidelines for Investigating Deaths in Custody] addresses major important topics in the field. --Robert Kaminski, Associate Professor, University of South CarolinaI will purchase this book for my leadership programs and my command staff. The book will be a valuable resource, especially with case studies and checklists to support the main text. Case studies give the reader a vicarious experience that they will remember when facing similar circumstances. --Mark S. Dunston, Chief of Police, Ocean Springs P.D.Table of ContentsPreface1. Arrest-Related Deaths, Emerging Questions, and Competing Expectations in InvestigationsDarrell L. Ross, Michael Brave, and Mark Kroll2. Vital Statistics and Arrest-Related DeathsDarrell L. Ross and Michael Brave3. Legal and Liability Issues Surrounding the Use of ForceDarrell L. Ross4. Stress, Perceptional Distortions, and Human PerformanceDarrell L. Ross and Randall L. Murphy5. Memory and Decision Making Under StressAlexis Artwohl6. Officer-Involved Incident Investigation GuidelinesDarrell L. Ross and Mark S. Dunston7. Positional and Restraint AsphyxiaDavut Savaser and Theodore C. Chan8. Neck HoldsMichael Holman and Gary M. Vilke9. Excited Delirium Syndrome (ExDS)Christopher J. Coyne, Binh T. Ly, and Gary M. Vilke 10. Amphetamines, Cathinones (Bath Salts), and CocaineStephen L. Thornton, Michael A. Darracq, and Binh T. Ly11. Central Nervous System DepressantsMichael A. Darracq, Stephen L. Thornton, and Binh T. Ly12. Less Lethal Weapons, Not Including TASERChristian Sloane and Gary M. Vilke13. TASER—Conducted Electrical WeaponsMark W. Kroll and Michael A. Brave14. Custodial Deaths in DetentionDarrell L. Ross15. Conducting the Investigative InterviewR. Edward Geiselman, James F. Wilson, and Alexis Artwohl16. Effective Agency Response to the Media in Use of Force IncidentsTodd A. Lough Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2011 BMA book awards: medicine categoryIn the five decades since its first publication, Hunter's Diseases of Occupations has remained the pre-eminent text on diseases caused by work, universally recognized as the most authoritative source of information in the field. It is an important guide for doctors in all disciplines who may encounter occupational diseases in their practice, covering topics as diverse as work and stress, asbsetos-related disease, working at high altitude and major chemical incidents, many of which are highly topical. The Tenth Edition of Hunter's Diseases of Occupations has been fully revised and updated, presenting all practitioners considering an occupational cause for a patient's condition with comprehensive coverage of work-related diseases as they present in modern and developing industralised societies. It draws on the wide-ranging and in-depth clinical knowledge and experience, Table of ContentsGeneral Considerations. Diseases Associated With Chemical Agents. Diseases Associated With Physical Agents. Diseases Related To Ergonomic And Mechanical Factors. Occupation and Transmissible Diseases. Work and Mental Health. Respiratory Disorders. Other Effects of Workplace Exposures.

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Book SynopsisDisaster medicine is a broad and dynamic field that encompasses the medical and surgical response to mass casualty incidents including rail, air, and road traffic accidents; domestic terrorism; and pandemic outbreaks. It also encompasses the global issues of conflict and natural catastrophe. Specialists in disaster medicine provide insight, guidance, and expertise on the principles and practice of medicine both in the disaster impact area and healthcare evacuation-receiving facilities. They liaise with emergency management professionals, hospitals, healthcare facilities, communities, and governments. With contributions by international authorities in the field, Making Sense of Disaster Medicine: A Hands-on Guide for Medics is an accessible text designed for all medical students and professionals who may find themselves responding to such incidents. Part of the highly successful Making Sense series, the book features an easy-to-read layout and boxed secTable of ContentsDisaster medicine: Evolution of a specialtyThe medical response to domestic terrorism and major incident managementManaging national mass casualty incidentsClassification of disastersPre- and post-deploymentMedicine in the fieldSurgery in disastersPsychological aspects of conflict and catastropheMarginalized groups in disastersHealthcare in refugee populationsThe realities of warThe hazards of the jobThe ethics of Disaster MedicineElectives in the developing world

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Book SynopsisWelcoming LGBT Residents is the first comprehensive guide to working with LGBT older adults in senior living settings. The LGBT older adult population represents one of the fastest-growing subpopulations within our aging society. Despite the increasing demand for LGBT-affirming services there is an absence of training books for care providers. This dual-purpose text is appropriate for training and as a guide to answer questions that may come up during daily tasks. It is based on the most recent research and includes stories and testimonials from LGBT older adults and providers in the field. Chapters include: LGBT-inclusive intake and conversations; Gender identity and expression; Memory care and LGBT people; Navigating family dynamics; Addressing conflict between residents; Staff opinTrade Review"Tim Johnston's book is a timely, grounded, and most importantly useful guide for how to make our services more open to LGBT seniors. It can serve as a reference text for leadership staff and also an accessible educational tool for students and staff. I would encourage anyone working with older adults, not only those working in senior living, to take a look and see what they can learn." — Paula Basta, Director of the Illinois Department of Aging and Former Chair of the LGBT Aging Issues Network of the American Society on Aging. "For far too long, LGBT older people have encountered bias, stigma, and discrimination across the senior living environment. In response to this profound problem, Tim Johnston has written a comprehensive and accessible resource for the entire eldercare workforce—one that acknowledges that many LGBT older people live at the intersection of multiple identities, and they, as much as anyone, deserve to have a place they can call ‘home.’" — Robert Espinoza, Vice President of Policy, PHI "Combining current research, best practices, and his own experiences training providers across the country, Dr. Johnston has created a road map for providers of services and supports to create safe and affirming environments where LGBTQ older adults can thrive. This comprehensive text is a valuable guide and resource for any provider looking to make their organization a place where older adults, their families and staff can be who they are, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity." — Kevin Bradley, Associate Director of Online Learning, LeadingAge "With an extensive background in advocacy and training, the author has significant experience and working knowledge of the needs of older LGBT adults. The history of LGBT people includes discrimination, criminality, being considered deviant or mentally ill and subjected to inappropriate medical "therapies". This coupled with the dearth of research into the needs of older LGBT adults makes this publication most welcome. Raising awareness of the uniqueness of each person and alerting care providers to the fact that LGBT people are not a homogenous group can only be a positive contributor to the provision of ‘safer and more inclusive spaces." — Patricia MacGabhann BNS (Hons) HDip Gerontology MSc Science MHSc Specialist Nursing (National University of Ireland, Galway) Clinical and Operational Director, Nightingale Nursing Home. "This book presents significant insights into creating inclusive environments for older LGBT people. It will also enable professionals to respond appropriately to challenging situations in residential care homes." — Dr Ralf Lottmann, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Surrey, UK (Research Project: ‘Ageing & Diversity: LGBT* Housing and Long-term Care’). Table of ContentsForeword by Rabbi Erica Steelman Introduction - How to Read this Book 1. Getting to Know LGBT Older Adults 2. First Impressions 3. Move-In Day and Collecting Information 4. LGBT Programming and Services 5. Staff Opinions, Beliefs, and Training 6. Addressing Bullying and Conflict Between Residents 7. Navigating Family Dynamics 8. Sexuality and Sexual Health 9. Bisexuality and Aging 10. Gender Identity and Expression 11. Older Adults Living with HIV/AIDS 12. Dementia, LGBT Older Adults, and LGBT Caregivers 13. Rights and Protections 14. Strategic Planning and Diversifying the Board Conclusion – It Starts with You!

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Book SynopsisThis updated edition of From Trauma to Healing is a comprehensive and practical guide to working with trauma survivors in the field of social work.Since September 11th and Hurricane Katrina, social workers have increasingly come together to consider how traumatic events impact practice. This text is designed to support the process, with a focus on evidence-based practice that ensures professionals are fully equipped to work with trauma. Highlights of this new edition include brand new chapters on practitioner bias and vulnerability, standardized assessment methodologies, and crisis management, as well as a focus on topics crucial to social workers such as Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Adverse Childhood Events (ACES). The text also offers additional resources including chapter practice exercises and a sample trauma course syllabus for educators. With fresh examples and discussion questions to help deal with traumatic events in practice, including interventions that may be applicable to current and future 21st century world events, such as the coronavirus pandemic, From Trauma to Healing, 2nd edition remains an essential publication on trauma for students and social workers alike.Trade Review"From Trauma to Healing provides a wealth of trauma information for social workers. Easy to read, informative, and full of helpful tips and case examples, it portrays in a sensitive and authentic manner the process of experiencing, coping with, and recovering from trauma." –Lisa M. Najavits, PhD, director of Treatment Innovations and adjunct professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School, author of Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse and Finding Your Best Self. Recovery from Addiction, Trauma, or Both."Social workers—more than other class of helping professionals—are major contributors to trauma recovery: at the scene, in the hospital and community, and providing therapy. Goelitz's comprehensive, and highly usable guide will be gratefully received by all. It is so important, I truly hope it will become required reading in all university and licensure programs. A must-have for every social worker’s bookshelf." –Babette Rothschild, M.S.W., author of The Body Remembers, Volumes 1 & 2, and 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery."Dr. Goelitz presents an extremely well-organized resource for social workers and related healthcare professionals on the basics of trauma and resilience. This work fills a necessary gap in graduate training and is a helpful resource for those new to the field. For experienced practitioners, this books issues a vital challenge for those of us who work with trauma to better take care of ourselves and each other."–Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, REAT, RYT-500, author of Trauma and the 12 Steps: An Inclusive Guide for Enhancing Recovery, Trauma Made Simple, EMDR Made Simple, Process Not Perfection, Dancing Mindfulness, and EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness for Trauma-Focused Care."From Trauma to Healing provides a wealth of trauma information for social workers. Easy to read, informative, and full of helpful tips and case examples, it portrays in a sensitive and authentic manner the process of experiencing, coping with, and recovering from trauma." –Lisa M. Najavits, PhD, director of Treatment Innovations and adjunct professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School, author of Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse and Finding Your Best Self. Recovery from Addiction, Trauma, or Both."Social workers—more than other class of helping professionals—are major contributors to trauma recovery: at the scene, in the hospital and community, and providing therapy. Goelitz's comprehensive, and highly usable guide will be gratefully received by all. It is so important, I truly hope it will become required reading in all university and licensure programs. A must-have for every social worker’s bookshelf." –Babette Rothschild, M.S.W., author of The Body Remembers, Volumes 1 & 2, and 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery."Dr. Goelitz presents an extremely well-organized resource for social workers and related healthcare professionals on the basics of trauma and resilience. This work fills a necessary gap in graduate training and is a helpful resource for those new to the field. For experienced practitioners, this books issues a vital challenge for those of us who work with trauma to better take care of ourselves and each other."–Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, REAT, RYT-500, author of Trauma and the 12 Steps: An Inclusive Guide for Enhancing Recovery, Trauma Made Simple, EMDR Made Simple, Process Not Perfection, Dancing Mindfulness, and EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness for Trauma-Focused Care.Table of ContentsPart I. 1. You Can Be Affected Too: Secondary Trauma 2. Practitioner Bias and Vulnerability Part II. 3. Traumatic Events 4. Family Violence, Abuse and Neglect 5. War and Terrorism 6. Life Threatening Illness 7. Witnessing Trauma 8. Vulnerable Populations 9. Cultural Considerations Part III. 10. The Importance of Safety 11. Building Safe Relationships 12. Coping Skills and Self Care Part IV. 13. Assessment 14. Crisis Management 15. Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy 16. Group Therapy 17. Other Trauma Interventions Part V. 18. Program Development 19. Advocating for Survivors 20. Prevention and Community Organizing Appendix. Sample Trauma Course Syllabus

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Book SynopsisInfectious diseases are caused by the pathogenic microbial organisms. These microbes can multiply and can cause an infection, once they enter the body. Infectious diseases are transmissible, and may cause mild to life-threatening illnesses. It can be airborne, waterborne, foodborne, and soilborne. It can be spread through direct contact (human to human, animal to human). It has also been one of the leading causes of human deaths. Therefore, there is a need to have rapid diagnostic methods to prevent and control these diseases. This book titled Diagnosis of Pathogenic Microorganisms Causing Infectious Diseases will help the scientific community to understand the transmission dynamics of some infectious diseases of public health importance.Table of ContentsDIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN-PATHOGENIC GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA. Recent Advancement in the Diagnosis of Cronobacter Species and Related Species Causing Foodborne Disease and Outbreaks. Current Practices for Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Campylobacter in Foods and Recommendations for Future. DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN-PATHOGENIC GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA. Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Food and Environment. Diagnosis of Human-Pathogenic Staphylococcus in Surveillance and Outbreak Detection. DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN-PATHOGENIC VIRUS. Advances and Opportunities in Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Diagnostics. DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN-PATHOGENIC GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES. Molecular Diagnosis of Intestinal Amebiasis. Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Detection of the Zoonotic Parasite Toxoplasma gondii Causing Foodborne Disease and Outbreaks. Biology and Epidemiology of Cyclospora cayetanensis. Advances in the Detection and Diagnosis of Coccidian Parasites Causing Gastrointestinal Disease and Foodborne Outbreaks.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides clinicians and students with insights on the use of psychodynamic therapy to treat drug abuse and addiction, combining theory with clinical case material.The perspectives of analysts such as Abraham, Rado, Zimmel, Tibout, Wurmser, Khanzian, Krystal and McDougall are reviewed alongside original and more recent conceptualizations of drug addiction and recovery based on Kleinian, Winnicottian and Kohutian ideas. The case material deals with clinical phenomena that characterize working with this complex population, such as intense projective identification, countertransference difficulties and relapses. The theoretical analysis covers a range of concepts, such as John Steiner's psychic shelters and Betty Joseph's near-death-addiction, which are yet to be fully explored in the context of addiction. Prevalent topics in the addiction field, such as the reward system, the cycle of change and the 12-step program, are also discussed in relation to psychodynamic theory and practice.Written by an experienced therapist, Psychodynamic Approaches for Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction is useful reading for anyone looking to understand how psychodynamic thought is applicable in the treatment of drug abuse and addiction. It may also be of some relevance to those working on treating alcohol use disorders and behavioral addictions.Trade Review"David Potik’s Psychodynamic Approaches for Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction is an excellent introduction to the psychoanalytic literature on addiction theory and treatment. His specific application of object relation’s theory to a broad range of treatment settings is an invaluable contribution that many will find enlightening as well as useful."George Hagman, LCSW, former Clinical Director of the Montefiore Substance Abuse Treatment Program, NYTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. An historical overview of psychoanalytic perspectives on drug abuse and addiction – Part 1; 2. An historical overview of psychoanalytic perspectives on drug abuse and addiction – Part 2; 3. Drug addiction ≈ the paranoid-schizoid position; 4. Recovery and reparation ≈ the depressive position; 5. Lapses and relapses; 6. Therapeutic issues: internal destructiveness, countertransference and projective identification; 7. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) as transitional phenomena (David Potik, Miriam Adelson and Shaul Schreiber); 8. Towards independence: detoxification during opioid maintenance treatment; 9. Drug abuse and addiction in the view of self psychology; 10. The 12-step program

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Death and Religion: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to dying, death, grief, and conceptions of the afterlife in world religions. It leads readers through considerations of how we understand meanings of death and after-death, and the theories and practices attached to these states of being, with recourse to various religious worldviews: Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Chinese Religions, and Native American belief systems. This inter-religious approach provides a rich, dynamic survey of varying and evolving cultural attitudes to death. Topics covered include: Religious perspectives of the good death Grief, bereavement, and mourning Stages and definitions of death Burial, cremation, and disposition Remembrance rituals Religious theories of the afterlife Death and technology

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Book SynopsisThis workbook addresses the vital questions helpers, responders, and organizations have about self-care and its relationship to resilience and sustained effectiveness in the midst of daily exposure to trauma victims and or situations.Packed with activities, worksheets, and interactive learning tools, the text provides neuro-based and trauma-sensitive recommendations for improving the ways clinicians care for themselves. Each âsessionâ helps clinicians identify their personal self-care needs and arrive at an effective self-care plan that promotes resilience in the face of daily exposure to trauma-inducing situations and reduces the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout. Reducing Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout is an essential workbook for any helper or organization looking to enhance compassionate care.Trade Review "With its activities, resources, and opportunities for self-reflection, this workbook is an essential resource and fills a huge gap in the field of trauma. We are only beginning to understand that addressing compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout is not supplemental but central to creating trauma-informed agencies and systems. This workbook should be on the bookshelf of anyone doing this work!" — Lisa Conradi, PsyD, president/founder of Conradi Consulting, LLC, and former director of clinical operations at the Chadwick Center, one of the largest trauma treatment centers in the U.S. "This book features a wealth of information, including many neuro-based strategies to help the helper heal from compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout. A great companion text for workshops geared towards assisting those who work with traumatized populations to reduce inevitable work-related stress and improve their resilience." — Vidette Todaro-Franceschi, PhD, RN, FT, professor of nursing at the CUNY College of Staten Island and the Graduate Center at the City University New York and author of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing: Enhancing Professional Quality of Life"Compassionate care is the greatest gift that we can give to our community members who are facing a challenge, but it can come at a cost. Dr. Steele has given us a gift with this publication. It dives deeply into evidence-based solutions with excellent exercises and self-check assessment tools that help us understand how best to stay healthy and resilient in this most worthy field of caregiving." — Syd Gravel and Brad McKay, retired Canadian police staff sergeants with distinction; currently senior police advisors with Badge of Life Canada and coauthors of Walk the Talk: First Responder Peer Support—A Boots-on-the-Ground Peer and Trauma Support Systems"This is an engaging journey in self-care for the clinician and caregiver." — Jessica Hackenberg, PsyD, psychotherapy coordinator for the VA’s Northern Indiana Health Care System and assistant adjunct professor at University of Notre Dame"In this work Dr. Steele invites us into a much deeper experience than understanding compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress. He invites us into the practice of healing and walks us through this process every step of the way. Every servant of traumatized people will benefit from the ‘sessions’ in this book and the transformative experience waiting to be had." — Jules Alvarado, MA, LPC, international organizational wellness consultant, founder and senior clinical consultant with Alvarado Consulting and Treatment Group, and a foster parent the past 25 years"This engaging, comprehensive, and cleverly designed workbook is a much-needed addition to the self-care literature. Thoughtful narratives within sessions are accented with a range of useful tools to nurture reflection, self-care, and personal development. This is a helpful resource with which to check in with and look after ourselves and one another." — Sarah Parry, PhD, clinical psychologist and senior clinical lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University in England"Packed full of thoughtful, interactive, and practical advice, this book takes readers on a journey that promotes awareness, sensitivity and practical application of knowledge to combat secondary trauma, burnout and related conditions. This workbook should be within arm’s reach on any trauma professional’s bookshelf." Ginny Sprang, PhD, professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Psychiatry, executive director of the Center on Trauma and Children, and co-chair of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s (NCTSN) Secondary Traumatic Stress Committee"With its activities, resources, and opportunities for self-reflection, this workbook is an essential resource and fills a huge gap in the field of trauma. We are only beginning to understand that addressing compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout is not supplemental but central to creating trauma-informed agencies and systems. This workbook should be on the bookshelf of anyone doing this work!" — Lisa Conradi, PsyD, president/founder of Conradi Consulting, LLC, and former director of clinical operations at the Chadwick Center, one of the largest trauma treatment centers in the U.S."This book features a wealth of information, including many neuro-based strategies to help the helper heal from compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout. A great companion text for workshops geared towards assisting those who work with traumatized populations to reduce inevitable work-related stress and improve their resilience." — Vidette Todaro-Franceschi, PhD, RN, FT, professor of nursing at the CUNY College of Staten Island and the Graduate Center at the City University New York and author of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing: Enhancing Professional Quality of Life"Compassionate care is the greatest gift that we can give to our community members who are facing a challenge, but it can come at a cost. Dr. Steele has given us a gift with this publication. It dives deeply into evidence-based solutions with excellent exercises and self-check assessment tools that help us understand how best to stay healthy and resilient in this most worthy field of caregiving." — Syd Gravel and Brad McKay, retired Canadian police staff sergeants with distinction; currently senior police advisors with Badge of Life Canada and coauthors of Walk the Talk: First Responder Peer Support—A Boots-on-the-Ground Peer and Trauma Support Systems"This is an engaging journey in self-care for the clinician and caregiver." — Jessica Hackenberg, PsyD, psychotherapy coordinator for the VA’s Northern Indiana Health Care System and assistant adjunct professor at University of Notre Dame"In this work Dr. Steele invites us into a much deeper experience than understanding compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress. He invites us into the practice of healing and walks us through this process every step of the way. Every servant of traumatized people will benefit from the ‘sessions’ in this book and the transformative experience waiting to be had." — Jules Alvarado, MA, LPC, international organizational wellness consultant, founder and senior clinical consultant with Alvarado Consulting and Treatment Group, and a foster parent the past 25 years"This engaging, comprehensive, and cleverly designed workbook is a much-needed addition to the self-care literature. Thoughtful narratives within sessions are accented with a range of useful tools to nurture reflection, self-care, and personal development. This is a helpful resource with which to check in with and look after ourselves and one another." — Sarah Parry, PhD, clinical psychologist and senior clinical lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University in EnglandTable of Contents1. You Are Not Alone 2. Stress From a Different Perspective: Part One - It’s Subjective-It’s a Reaction 3. Stress From A Different Perspective: Part Two – Mindsets Matter 4. Tough Conversations, Well-being, Engagement 5. Trauma-Informed Organizations, Leadership, STS and Supervision 6. Assessment 7. Putting It All Together Appendices 1. Assessments 2. Symptom Checklist 3. Worksheets 4. Reflective Questions 5. Additional Well-being/Self-Care Strategies 6. Suggested Websites and YouTube Segments 7. Hot Walk Talk Protocol

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