Psychology: emotions Books

Book Synopsis'People affected by depression tell me this is the most powerful and helpful book ever written on the topic. I keep meeting people who say this book changed their lives.' - Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2Do you have depression?Firstly, stop blaming yourself.Secondly, don't struggle on alone - read this book instead. It has helped thousands of people just like you.Dr Tim Cantopher knows two essential truths about depression and depressive illness. One: it's strong people who are most vulnerable to it; people whose standards are high, whose ethics are powerful, who want their lives to be meaningful. Strong people, like you.Two: depression is a physical illness, and this book explains just that. Depressive Illness will explain all the above in detail, and more importantly, give you effective ways to get well and stay well. It covers symptoms, what to do when you get ill, medication, recovery, lifestyle changes, psychotherapy and problem-solving skills, including mindfulness. Most of all, take heart - people recover from depressive illness and remain mentally well, and you can, too.Trade ReviewIf the response to his Radio 2 broadcast is anything to go by, Tim Cantopher is saying something uniquely powerful to people with depression. People affected by depression tell me this is the most powerful and helpful book ever written about the topic. I keep meeting people who say this book changed their lives. -- Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2This book should be read by everybody... It offers invaluable insight into depression. * Depression Alliance *In the battle to beat depression, this book represents the definitive weapon. -- Ruth Lavery * DEPEND *

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Book Synopsis''Smart, engaging and funny. It will make you question everything you think you know about what you want'' Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible WomenBe ambitious; find everlasting love; look after your health ... There are countless stories about how we ought to live our lives. These narratives can make our lives easier, and they might sometimes make us happier too. But they can also trap us and those around us.In Happy Ever After, bestselling happiness expert Professor Paul Dolan draws on a variety of studies ranging over wellbeing, inequality and discrimination to bust the common myths about our sources of happiness. He shows that there can be many unexpected paths to lasting fulfilment. Some of these might involve not going into higher education, choosing not to marry, rewarding acts rooted in self-interest and caring a little less about living forever.By freeing ourselves from the myth of the perfect life, we might each find a life worth living.Trade ReviewSmart, engaging and funny. . . will make you question everything you think you know about what you want -- Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible WomenPassionate, provocative. . . a manifesto for a better society * The Times *One of the most rigorous articulations of the new mood of acceptance. . . a persuasive demolition of many of our cultural stories about how we ought to live -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *A very useful antidote to the pressures of modern living. Very few books change the way you think about yourself, but this is one of them. I would particularly recommend it to young adults with all these life choices ahead of them * Tablet *Paul Dolan knows what makes people happy - and what doesn't. Happy Ever After is illuminating, wise, profound. A magnificent achievement -- Cass Sunstein, co-author of NudgeA smart and irreverent look at the bad advice, lame instructions, and missing ingredients in society's recipe for a happy life -- Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessA splendid demonstration of how conventional aspirations can make us miserable -- Richard Layard, author of HappinessA timely warning that we need to question standard assumptions about what is good for individuals and society. Dolan makes a compelling case for putting people's own perceptions of their wellbeing at the heart of policy making -- Lord Gus O’Donnell, former Cabinet Secretary

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Book SynopsisA guide to emotional healing and living a more self-accepting life by learning to love oneself. Behind many of our problems lies an often ignored factor: we don’t like ourselves very much. We are sufferers of self-hatred. We tell ourselves the meanest things. It’s because of self-hatred that we tend to neglect our potential at work and get entangled in unfulfilling relationships, that we lack confidence in our social lives and suffer from anxiety and despair. This is a book that, with immense compassion and fellow feeling, investigates the phenomenon of self-hatred while giving pragmatic advice on how to overcome it. It asks where the feeling comes from, what it makes us do and how we might become kinder and more compassionate towards ourselves. We have probably spent far too much of our lives disliking ourselves and attacking everything we say, do or feel, while not even realising what we’re up to. It’s time to overcome our masochism and move towards a more self-forgiving and accepting stance. On Self-Hatred is a guide to the more compassionate and gentle relationship we should have had with ourselves from the start, and can all achieve now.

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Book SynopsisAre psychopaths ‘evil’ and untreatable, or do they suffer from a form of mental illness comparable to schizophrenia? Do they have free will? Do we? In this at once terrifying and exhilarating account, neuroscientist Kent Kiehl guides us through the dark world of a psychopath’s mind, a disconnected place where emotion is dead and guilt is absent. Drawing on groundbreaking research, including personality surveys and brain imaging scans of thousands of criminals, Kiehl pinpoints the biological machinery of psychopathy and offers a radical new perspective on identifying and treating the psychopaths in our midst.Trade Review‘Absorbing and accessible… compelling… a staggering study into the minds of those without a conscience’ * Daily Mail *'A fascinating and terrifying book, and a potential life saver.' * John Seabrook The New Yorker *'It is rare to find an accessible book on the subject by a researcher who is an acknowledged leader in the field. Kent Kiehl is the exception to the rule… infectious… an insightful and memorable look into the troubled minds of people with psychopathy’ * THES *'A world-renowned researcher of psychopaths delves into the origins of their behaviour, especially as it relates to the inner workings of the brain...Navigates these issues and more with compassion and insight. Fast-paced and thrilling.' * Kirkus Reviews *'A must read! Dr Kiehl's research formed the backbone of my work in analysing the behavioural signature of a psychopath left behind at the crime scene ... Don't trust your gut about this disorder – learn about it from one of the foremost experts in the field.' -- Mary Ellen O'Toole, Special Agent (retired), Behavioural Analysis Unit, FBI'What sets this book apart is the combination of an accessible overview of the cutting-edge science and compelling and authentic portrayal of what individuals with psychopathy are really like.' -- Essi Viding, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, University College London'A renowned neuroscientist provides us with a fascinating account of his personal journey into the mind of the psychopath.' -- Robert D. Hare, author of Without Conscience'In this superb book written by one of the pioneers in this fi eld, Kent Kiehl explores what is different about the brains of psychopaths. This is a clear, accessible account of the science and, in addition, an appealing personal story of how Kiehl has gone about his unique science.' -- Robert Sapolsky, Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University'An exhilarating exploration into the lives, minds and emotions of criminal psychopaths by one of the leading researchers in the field. This lively and engaging narrative not only educates the reader on the internal machinations of the psychopath, but also takes us through Kiehl’s own life journey of scientific discovery. It's an irresistible read that is hard to put down. Even after decades of my own research I found myself learning new perspectives on the psychopath. Serious, witty, saddening and beguiling, The Psychopath Whisperer yells out as a "must read" for anyone interested in those without conscience.' -- Adrian Raine, professor of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania'The fascinating story of how Kent Kiehl, a remarkably energetic and accomplished scientist, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and a mobile brain scanner to examine the brains of more psychopathic prisoners than anyone in the world and characterize their dysfunction. Filled with entertaining anecdotes of psychopaths in prison, research collaborations, and scientific discovery, the book discusses the ramifications of his findings to the criminal system and to the treatment of psychopathic juvenile delinquents. An eye-opening read!' -- Dr Joseph Newman, professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Book SynopsisThe devastating and powerful memoir from a French publisher who was abused by a famous writer from the age of thirteenDazzling' New York TimesA gut-punch of a memoir with prose that cuts like a knife' Kate Elizabeth Russell, author of My Dark VanessaThirty years ago, Vanessa Springora was the teenage muse of one of France's most celebrated writers, a footnote in the narrative of an influential man. At the end of 2019, as women around the world began to speak out, Springora, now in her forties and the director of one of France's leading publishing houses, decided to reclaim her own story.Consent recalls her stolen adolescence. Devastating in its honesty, Springora's painstaking memoir lays bare the cultural attitudes and circumstances that made it possible for a fourteen-year-old girl to become involved with a fifty-year-old man.Trade Review‘A Molotov cocktail flung at the face of the French establishment, a work of dazzling, highly controlled fury. A triumph’ New York Times ‘A memoir of lost adolescence … elegant, focused, fluidly translated’ Guardian ‘Rapier-sharp, written with restraint, elegance and brevity – and beautifully translated’ The Times ‘A gut-punch of a memoir with prose that cuts like a knife. Springora never loses sight of the teenage girl at the centre of her story even as she lays bare a culture’s hypocrisies and failures. Painful and powerful, Consent reads like a reckoning’ Kate Elizabeth Russell, author of My Dark Vanessa ‘Incisive and brave, Consent examines how society often fails to protect young women in the most dangerous of ways’ Louise O’Neill ‘[Vanessa Springova’s] account makes one of the strongest points yet in the French #MeToo debate’ Los Angeles Review of Books ‘Fierce and controlled … a searing indictment of an overly permissive era that has triggered a national reckoning in France’ Daily Mail ‘Her sentences gleam like metal; each chapter snaps shut with the clean brutality of a latch’ The New Yorker ‘[Consent] has something steely in its heart, and it departs from the typical American memoir of childhood abuse in exhilarating ways’ Slate

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Book SynopsisUnmastered is groundbreaking, incisive and moving. Exploring desire and pleasure, grief and pain, it underlines the importance and difficulties of speaking desire as a woman. How do we explore sexuality on our own terms, and find language for our desires, when desire and language are always social? Applying an unflinching gaze to her own life, Katherine Angel has created, in prose both stark and lyrical, a searching and erotic work shifting in meaning and resonance even as it is read.Trade ReviewProvocative and profoundly personal . . . it's hard to overestimate the riskiness of these passages, their courage and their exquisite sensuality . . . Unmastered is a giddily joyful book . . . days after reading its images linger in the mind . . . an elegant and uplifting journey -- Olivia Laing * Observer *Unmastered is written with an honesty so defiantly pure it amounts to an act of cultural resistance -- Adam Foulds, author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted The Quickening MazeI think the highest compliment you can pay any book is that it is unafraid. Angel's fiercely intelligent and moving memoir of sexuality and desire is a challenging, vital work -- Sam Byers, Best Books of 2012 * Book Keeping *A moving and memorable read * Huffington Post Books of 2013 *

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be able to persuade, influence, or empathise with people in any situation? Do you want to be able to click with people instantly? Do you want people to trust you?This new Teach Yourself Workbook doesn''t just tell you what emotional intelligence is. It accompanies you every step of the way, with diagnostic tools, goal-setting charts, practical exercises, and many more features ideal for people who want a more active style of learning. The book starts by helping you identify the behaviours associated with emotional intelligence, and whether you are currently doing them. It then helps you set specific goals to improve on; as you progress through the book, you will be able to keep checking your progress against these goals. Specially created exercises, using the tools of NLP, hypnotherapy and cognitive psychology, will help you to boost your emotional intelligence so that you can reach your potential in any situation.Table of Contents : 1. Introduction : 1. Introduction : 2. Self-directed learning : 2. Self-directed learning : 3. Self-motivation : 3. Self-motivation : 4. Brain science from the last ten years : 4. Brain science from the last ten years : 5. Developing your self-awareness : 5. Developing your self-awareness : 6. Developing your self-control : 6. Developing your self-control : 7. Developing your awareness of others : 7. Developing your awareness of others : 8. Developing your management of others : 8. Developing your management of others : 9. Becoming more resilient : 9. Becoming more resilient : 10. Developing your influencing skills : 10. Developing your influencing skills : 11. Conflict resolution : 11. Conflict resolution : 12. Achievement orientation : 12. Achievement orientation : 13. Organizational awareness : 13. Organizational awareness : 14. Teamwork : 14. Teamwork

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Book Synopsis'short, sharp guide to managing your mind.' THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLEIf I could inject it, I would.' REFINERY29Brilliant' THE TELEGRAPHManage your mind. Handle your emotions. Concentrate on what matters in life.So many of us feel stressed in our daily lives but lack the ability to respond to life's hurdles effectively and overcome these challenges. We can build resilience to stress by taking action to live our lives in a more meaningful way.The answer is to become stressilient.Dr Sam Akbar will show you how. As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience, Dr Sam draws from her own professional expertise to provide sensitive and realistic guidance to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to life's challenges.From understanding how your brain works, managing your emotions and challenging your thought-processes, to opening up your perspective and having more self-compassion, Stressilient offers an indispensable, easy and effective go-to guide to help you get from surviTrade Review‘Hence her short, sharp guide to managing your mind — Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience — is pointedly written by a woman for women…[Akbar’s] methods actually work and she explains them really well… Stressilient is a zippy read but it is grounded in robust scientific study… Akbar, 46, is instantly recognisable as a lovely person. In the book she quotes Charlie Brown alongside Greek philosophy, the Auschwitz survivor and psychologist Victor Frankl and the French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir.’ THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE “The chapters touch upon tips for managing emotions, challenging negative thought processes and encouraging more self-compassion without being overly preachy. If I could inject it, I would.” REFINERY29 “a new and brilliant book” THE TELEGRAPH ‘Now, clinical psychologist Dr Sam Akbar shows us how to become “stressilient” with this fascinating and helpful book. Our tester found the practical guidelines exceptionally helpful, and liked the science-backed approach of the book.’INDEPENDENT

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use mental health resource based on mindfulness, CBT and positive psychology. This pack of cards demystifies psychology and mental health labels and offers a fun and accessible way to help you identify and explore moods, feelings and emotions.Following the success of the original bestselling The Mood Cards Box 1, this new, stand-alone volume offers 50 cards to help you work with more complex emotions and behaviours, so that you can embark on a deeper journey of self-discovery. Learn more about your issues and obstacles, and how you operate in relationships and work situations, and gain new insights and perspectives that will take you forward to success and a healthy work/life balance. Each card includes guided questions for self-exploration plus an affirmation for positive thinking, and the pack is suitable for personal and professional use alike. The format is the same as Box 1.The cards are being used in the following settings:• Adults and teenagers• Parents and families• Counsellors, coaches and psychologists• Meditation and mindfulness groups• Primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities• SEN settings• Social care settings: probation services, children's services, adoption services• Mental health settings, such as anxiety groups, PTSD awareness, brain injury units, addiction services, carers groups, bereavement support.Please see the many reviews below to find out more about who is using them, where and how.Table of Contents• 50 cards • Instruction booklet

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Book SynopsisThe central concern of this book is us human beings. The authors'' basic question is: ''How is it that we can live in mutual care, have ethical concerns, and at the same time deny all that through the rational justification of aggression?' The authors answer this basic question indirectly by providing a look into the fundaments of our biological constitution, concentrating on what they term emotioning, that is the flow of emotions in daily life that guides the flow of the systemic conservation of a manner of living. Maturana and Verden-Zoller claim that the fundamental emotion that gave rise to humans as sapient languaging beings was love, and that this remains our fundament even when other emotions become socially prevalent.

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Book Synopsis''Both a brilliant scholar and a great writer, Leonard Mlodinow guides us through the fascinating science of what we feel, and why - and what we can do about it. I learned a lot from this wonderful book'' Rick HansonWe''ve been told we need to master our emotions and think rationally to succeed. But cutting-edge science shows that feelings are every bit as important to our success as thinking.You make hundreds of decisions every day, from what to eat for breakfast to how to influence people, and not one of them could be made without the essential component of emotion. It has long been held that thinking and feeling are separate and opposing forces in our behaviour. But as best-selling author Leonard Mlodinow tells us, extraordinary advances in psychology and neuroscience have proven that emotions are as critical to our well-being as thinking.How can you connect better with others? How can you improve your relationship to frustration, fear, and anxiety?Trade ReviewThis exploration of the interplay of emotion and thought is fascinating. I marvel at the skill that enables Mlodinow to crunch so much information in a compelling way. Emotional shows that rather than being counterproductive, emotions enrich our lives and understanding them better equips us to realise "what it means to be humans" * Financial Times *Those interested in understanding how feelings unconsciously steer thought are in for a stimulating read. Mlodinow handles this topic astutely with compelling examples and attention to the latest research, which is quite spectacular. He writes in a brisk, friendly style that easily draws you in and makes you reflect on both the recounted anecdotes and your own way of handling comparable situations -- Frans de Waal * The New York Times *Mlodinow successfully shows how emotions can be assessed, regulated, and controlled, and powerfully concludes that understanding them is a lifelong project that's 'not just a science but an art.' This is a must-read for fans of Daniel Kahneman * Publisher's Weekly *The American physicist and bestselling author Leonard Mlodinow popularises the findings from neuroscience over the past 50 years. . . he shows, through reports of psychologists' experiments and a series of quizzes, that recognising how much we are motivated by emotions allows us to be more thoughtful and present, more rational -- Susie Orbach * Observer *Both a brilliant scholar and a great writer, Leonard Mlodinow guides us through the fascinating science of what we feel, and why - and what we can do about it. I learned a lot from this wonderful book: a masterpiece of clarity, helpfulness, and heart -- Rick Hanson, author of Buddha's BrainMlodinow - a gifted science writer - has produced another gem. Emotional is a captivating narrative that plunges you straight into the heart of a major scientific drama - the more than a century-old battle over the nature of emotions. No matter which side you find yourself on, you will relish this adventure to the front lines of scientific discovery -- Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of Seven and a Half Lessons About the BrainAn absorbing deep dive into the new science of emotions that offers shrewd insights into the relationship between thinking and emotion. Mlodinow brings this important subject to life in a fascinating and informative way -- Susan David, author of Emotional AgilityA captivating exploration of the science of emotions. Beautifully written and full of cutting-edge research, it is a crucial reminder of the power feelings have in our thinking -- Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of HabitRationality, reason and logic have been heralded as the foundation of a clear mind, but Mlodinow, a physicist, argues that taking our feelings into account can help us make better decisions. He offers plenty of real-world examples, including his parents' experiences as Holocaust survivors * New York Times *An illuminating read that deals well with the complexity of emotion, the emerging science behind it and the fascinating workings of the brain itself. It might just help you remain calm and collected, even on a bad day * New Scientist *Leonard Mlodinow offers a crash course in emotions, one that feels less like cramming than like a colorful tour of the behavior of humans-and the rest of the animal kingdom. Most of this smart, trim volume is about the science of emotion rather than how to use it, but he doesn't miss the opportunity to dole out advice and provide opportunities for self-reflection * Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisWe are the product of our evolutionary history and this history colours our everyday lives - from why we kiss to how religious we are. In How Many Friends Does One Person Need? Robin Dunbar explains how the distant past underpins our current behaviour, through the groundbreaking experiments that have changed the thinking of evolutionary biologists forever. He explains phenomena such as why ''Dunbar''s Number'' (150) is the maximum number of acquaintances you can have, why all babies are born premature and the science behind lonely hearts columns. Stimulating, provocative and highly enjoyable, this fascinating book is essential for understanding why humans behave as they do - what it is to be human.

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Book Synopsis''If we hope to meet the moral test of our times, then I think we''re going to have to talk more about the empathy deficit. The ability to put ourselves in somebody else''s shoes, to see the world through somebody else''s eyes . . .'' Barack ObamaEmpathy is the power of understanding others, imaginatively entering into their feelings. It is a fundamental human attribute, without which mutually co-operative societies cannot function. In a revolutionary development, we now know who has it, who lacks it and why. Via the MRI scanner we are mapping the human brain. This is a new frontier that reveals a host of beneficial ideas for childcare, teens challenged by the internet, the justice system, decent healthcare, tackling racism and resolving conflicts. In this wide-ranging and accessible book full of entertaining stories that are underlined by the latest scientific research, Peter Bazalgette also mounts a passionate defence of arts and popular culture as a means of bridgTrade ReviewThe Empathy Instinct should be required reading * Irish Examiner *Sir Peter argues that politicians and the public must also be made to see that there are certain human aptitudes that can best be nurtured by an engagement with the arts and humanities * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisDialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic modality that was originally developed for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Since the advent of this therapy, millions of people without the disorder have found DBT skills endlessly useful for helping manage out-of-control emotions and curbing impulsive behaviors that they just can't stop. Calming the Emotional Storm is the first book to offer an accessible, general introduction to these DBT skills for anyone who feels overwhelmed by their emotions or feels that their emotions have led them to experience out-of-control behaviors and personal crises. Readers learn to understand and manage their emotions and begin to choose their actions rather than acting on impulses. They also practice calming their emotions in times of stress by embracing acceptance and fostering positive emotions about themselves. These life-changing skills can save many readers from unnecessary suffering due to the "emotional storm" inside.

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Book SynopsisHow to transform your life with IMPACT: Unlock the best of you, offers a powerful way to understand and overcome personal difficulties and challenges. Many people experience mental health and emotional wellbeing due to issues they face in life and struggle to resolve them not because they can’t but because they don’t know how. How to transform your life with IMPACT shows you how. It will take you through the six stages of The IMPACT Model and its six powerful concepts core to successful and sustained transformation: • A Conversation With Impact • Meaning • Patterns • Acceptance • Challenge • Transformation Nothing is more important than our health and wellbeing because everything else is dependent on it. If we neglect ourselves, then our health and wellbeing and what we value most in life become threatened. How to transform your life with IMPACT is for anyone wanting to work through life’s challenges so they can flourish in good times and remain resilient through difficult ones. Written in a jargon-free style and packed full of practical exercises and activities, How to transform your life with IMPACT can help anyone wanting to work through a range of issues, including: • Identity, role and status • Self-esteem and self-worth • Past, present and future issues • Home and family life • Relationships – personal and professional • Career and professional development • Health and wellbeing • Lifestyle – finding meaning and purpose • Social and cultural factors • Essential life skills – assertiveness, resilience and self-care As an experienced coach and therapist, Mark Evans has worked with thousands of clients from a wide range of backgrounds. He has spent his whole career observing and studying what people need to enjoy positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. His IMPACT Model is the result. It has helped thousands of people to achieve their personal and professional goals, dreams and ambitions. This book is for adults faced with persistent and intractable personal and professional difficulties and challenges. • Discover why your existing conversations explain your difficulties and challenges, and discover how to turn your conversations into those that make the difference you are after • Learn how your emotions contain important messages about how to thrive and survive and how to translate these messages and respond positively to them • Identify the unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaving, feeling and relating in your life, and how to replace them with the helpful patterns we all need to flourish in life • Discover why Fantasy-Reality Gaps can lie at the heart of your problems and how to close them through the power of acceptance • Make challenge work for you, not against you using The Goldilocks Principle of Challenge: not too little, not too much, but just right • Learn the art of transformation so you can enjoy the journey and reach your destinationTrade ReviewLUKE - Insightful and accessible - this text engages the reader to gain a greater understanding of purpose and direction. When reading you feel part of a conversation, one that is really listening to you and helping you to find others to converse with in a productive manner to a positive end. In fact more important than conversations with others are the conversations that you are encouraged to have with yourself - this is a great starting point for anyone facing a some kind of change or uncertainty which we all do at some moment in our lives. It makes you reflect and take stock in order to move forwards. The advice is grounded and straight talking making this the book for everyone - I highly recommend to anyone out there - if you're already here reading this review then look no further for a text that will guide you through the process of progression and change;Table of ContentsContents Introduction.ix I is for IMPACT 1 The Conversations With Impact Questionnaires 7 Bridge of Curiosity 19 M is for MEANING 21 The Meaning Map 32 The Observing Self activity 45 P is for PATTERNS 51 The Cliff Edgeb 54 A is for ACCEPTANCE 83 Fantasy-Reality Gaps (FRGs) 86 The Triangle of Possibility113 CisforCHALLENGE 115 The 0–10 Challenge 137 The Stretch Zone 143 T is for TRANSFORMATION 145 The Ship’s Rope163 Cave and Continuation Points168 DarwinianTree 181 The Destination Finder 185 A Final Thought 195

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Book Synopsis'Heartfelt, honest, illuminating and wise' Julia Samuel, author of This Too Shall Pass.Perfect for fans of This Is Going to Hurt. Grief. Anger. Joy. Fear. Distraction. Disgust. Hope. All emotions we expect to encounter over our lifetime. But what if this was every day? And what if your ability to manage them was the difference between life and death? For Aoife Abbey, a doctor in intensive care, these experiences are part of the job - from grief when you make a potentially fatal mistake to joy when the ward unexpectedly breaks into song. Seven Signs of Life is Abbey's extraordinary account of what it means to be alive and how it feels to care for a living. An insightful, tender and inspiring memoir that explores the reality of life on the NHS front line. 'Brilliant, compelling... A hugely life-affirming book' Mail on SundayTrade ReviewA brilliant, compelling account of what it is like to spend your days caring for patients "on the fringe of existence" ... A hugely life-affirming book. In between the many grim situations encountered on a daily basis, Abbey shows us moments of both joy and deep emotional connection -- Kathryn Hughes * Mail on Sunday *Heartfelt, honest, illuminating and wise – a wonderful book that I would urge everyone to read -- Julia Samuel, author of Grief WorksA powerful glimpse into the high stakes of intensive care …Above all this book is insightful about the grey areas where a doctor must go ... Some readers may be wearying of doctor memoirs. This one ... has a freshness and a sincerity that moved me. She is a gifted writer ... honest, compassionate, sensitive… [and] the doctor we would crave in our greatest need -- Melanie Reid * The Times *Abbey’s book stands out among the current crop of doctor-penned memoirs for its thoughtful, compassionate reflections on life in Intensive Care. Abbey presents the usual case studies with an unusual depth of feeling and evident love for those in her care. She may be in the earlier stages of her career, but the author writes with a maturity and vocational fervour well beyond her years. An unsung classic of the genreA thoughtful and necessary book about a world all of us might inhabit at some point in our lives -- Rosita Boland * Irish Times *

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Book Synopsis'The 21st-Century Girl's Survival Pack' - Caitlin Moran'I would recommend this brilliantly clear and informative book to every young girl...Tara writes with deep knowledge, warmth and humour about all the challenges young girls and all of us face, and she tells us how to overcome them' - Julia SamuelThe Sunday Times bestsellerFor girls and young women these are shifting times: never before have they had so much freedom and choice; but never before have they had so many demands placed upon them - by themselves as well as others.Writing directly to girls and young women Dr Tara Porter draws on decades of experience to offer them insight into their own psychology. From exams to friendship, from families to love, Tara pulls together everything she has learnt to provide accessible explanations and suggestions for teenagers and young women everywhere. Like a warm letter from a wise friend or big sister, You Don't Understand Me not only understands the young person's perspectives but guides them through their challenges they face. You Don't Understand Me is uniquely written to teenagers and young women. But in explaining young women to themselves, it also provides an indispensable guide to their parents: a glimpse behind the rolled eyes and the protestations their daughter makes: 'You Don't Understand Me'.'If God were a mother, this is the Bible she would write for teenage girls and young women. This book is the greatest gift you could give your daughter' - Caitlin Moran

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Book Synopsis'One of my favourite neuroscientists' ANGELA DUCKWORTH, author of Grit'Intellectually penetrating and beautifully written' ROBERT CIALDINI, author of InfluenceA neuroscientist reveals the hidden calculations that shape our daily decisions - and how to make more fulfilling, impactful choices in your work, relationships and life.Why is it so hard to stick with the choices we make? Why is it so hard to change - and even harder to help others change? The answer lies in the feedback loop between what we value, who we are and what we do: this book is the key to unlocking it. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning neuroscientist Emily Falk reveals the systems in our brains that control our daily decision-making - and gives us the tools to take meaningful action. Blending cutting-edge science with stories and practical insight, she reveals how our values shape our sense of self, how status, community and culture can rewire our minds, and how we can employ these realities to build new opportunities. Armed with this knowledge, you'll learn how to: - select information, focus attention and set up your environment to support your goals; - become less defensive, take on feedback and broaden your curiosity; - bring your brain in sync with others to learn, persuade and grow. This is an essential guide to working with your brain to build a life shaped by intention.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace period positivity and get to know your cycle with this frank and empowering guide to menstrual health Periods are a completely natural part of life, and yet they are often treated as something to be ashamed of. Because of this stigma, many of us reach adulthood with questions we''re still embarrassed to ask, such as: are heavy periods normal? What is endometriosis? What does it mean if my periods are irregular?That''s why The Period Positivity Book is here to open up the conversation, break the taboo, and answer the questions you were too afraid to ask. Through tips, advice and invaluable information, you''ll learn everything you need to know about your period and discover how to take charge of your cycle to boost your overall well-being.Inside you will find:- Essential information about what happens during menstruation- An overview of period problems and how to manage them, such as painful and heavy periods, irregular cycles, and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome - Interactive journal pages and menstrual trackers to help you understand your cycle- Tips and advice for breaking the stigma so that you can have more open conversations and advocate for your needsAnd much more! So leave embarrassment at the door and pick up this no-nonsense guide. This book is a reminder that your body is capable of amazing things, and that deserves to be celebrated - period.

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Book SynopsisEmotions bring purpose, pleasure and meaning to our lives. However, for many people, they are synonymous with distress, pain and suffering. Anger and rage can wreck relationships and cause problems at work; anxiety can prevent us from socialising or engaging in things we would like to; sadness can feel overwhelming and never ending. These types of difficulties are often referred to as emotion regulation problems, and can prevent us from developing stable and happy relationships, communicating our needs, and flourishing.This practical self-help book based on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) will help you to take a new approach to managing difficult emotions. It outlines why we experience emotions, how they can be helpful but also how and why we can get in to struggles with them. It outlines the Compassionate Mind model, and guides you through a series of exercises that will help you to develop your compassion mind, and use this to develop more helpful emotion regulation strategies, and bring greater balance to your emotions.

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Book SynopsisBeing responsible for another person’s well-being is a challenge, an honor, and a breathtaking act of commitment.  It is also at turns mundane and complex, demanding and rewarding, heartbreaking and joyful. Caregiving for loved ones is something nearly everyone will experience during their lifetime—for aging parents, partners, family, and friends. Yet, all those who care for others face moments of uncertainty, unable to find the space or strength to care for themselves, too.   Caregivers need and deserve the chance to process their feelings and find moments of peace and calm. This volume of inspiration and support is rooted in empathy and experience, offering caregivers strategies for self-care and ways to find patience and acceptance in themselves so they can keep going—doing the beautiful work of loving and supporting the people they care for. 

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Book SynopsisAfter a loved one dies, each day can be a struggle. But each day, you can also find comfort and understanding in this daily companion. With one brief entry for every day of the calendar year, this little book by beloved grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers small, one-day-at-a-time doses of guidance and healing. Each entry includes an inspiring or soothing quote followed by a short discussion of the day’s theme. This compassionate gem of a book will accompany you.

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Book SynopsisWith wise advice and helpful exercises from psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, this beautifully designed, interactive workbook will help you find a path toward a calmer, happier daily life. Stress, worry, and anxiety can make it hard to enjoy your days, and these feelings tend to build up over time. This enjoyable workbook is a colorful, friendly guide that’s written to be straightforward and easily accessible, with the feel of a guided journal rather than a dry clinical tome. Inside, you’ll find a simple toolkit for reducing your anxiety, no matter where it pops up: Learn to separate yourself from your anxious thoughts Break unhelpful thought patterns Practice how to confront and manage your fears Find strategies for focusing on the present moment Practice techniques to keep anxiety at bay for the long haul Accompanied by engaging, inspirational illustrations, this workbook offers writing prompts, meditations, tracking exercises, and more—giving a gentle, eye-opening introduction to scientifically proven techniques to reduce anxiety in everyday life. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction YOU ARE NOT YOUR ANXIOUS THOUGHTS Worry Art Word Reframing Sticky Note Project Watch and Worry Lost Luggage Designing Defusion Just Passing Through The Purple Flower Your Own Worst Enemy Down the Rabbit Hole It’s Worry Time! Pizza Party BEING WITH YOUR BODY Balloon Breathing 5-4-3-2-1 Shoulders and Ears Should Not Be Neighbors Surprise! Become a Grounding Guru Grounded in the Ground These Are a Few of My Favorite Things Scan the System Muscle (Re)Group Time Task Tricks YOU ’ V E GOTTA FEEL IT TO HEAL IT The Egg The Pool Smile for the Camera You Do You Sink or Swim The Strategy of Struggling Busy Bees To Do or Not to Do Liar, Liar, Mind on Fire Fraudulent Feelings Opposites Do Not Attract An Apple a Day Keeps Your Stress Right in Front of You Places, People, and Patterns Anticipation Station Slow and Steady Wins the Race It’s Time to Make Time Easy Does It How To Be Do Less Anxious Conclusion Resources & References About the Book Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisHow the “bad feelings” of trans experience inform trans survival and flourishing Some days—or weeks, or months, or even years—being trans feels bad. Yet as Hil Malatino points out, there is little space for trans people to think through, let alone speak of, these bad feelings. Negative emotions are suspect because they unsettle narratives of acceptance or reinforce virulently phobic framings of trans as inauthentic and threatening. In Side Affects, Malatino opens a new conversation about trans experience that acknowledges the reality of feeling fatigue, envy, burnout, numbness, and rage amid the ongoing onslaught of casual and structural transphobia in order to map the intricate emotional terrain of trans survival. Trans structures of feeling are frequently coded as negative on both sides of transition. Before transition, narratives are framed in terms of childhood trauma and being in the “wrong body.” Posttransition, trans individuals—especially trans people of color—are subject to unrelenting transantagonism. Yet trans individuals are discouraged from displaying or admitting to despondency or despair. By moving these unloved feelings to the center of trans experience, Side Affects proposes an affective trans commons that exists outside political debates about inclusion. Acknowledging such powerful and elided feelings as anger and exhaustion, Malatino contends, is critical to motivating justice-oriented advocacy and organizing—and recalibrating new possibilities for survival and well-being.Trade Review "Hil Malatino has become an indispensable thinker when it comes to trans scholarship, somehow able to put into words not just ideas but feelings that I had previously found ineffable and unspeakable, a talent that is familiar to me from the very best of literature."—Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, Baby "Down with the narrative tyranny of gender dysphoria and euphoria! Side Affects dares invoke a trans right to feel bad, not as antidote to normativity but as a portal to the complex feelings of transition that have been buried by medicalization, activist urgency, and the collateral damage of transphobia. Hil Malatino delivers a powerful trans reckoning for feminist, queer, and affect studies."—Jules Gill-Peterson, author of Histories of the Transgender Child "Overall, it’s an amazingly informative publication that I’m certain will enlighten many people in academia, trans, or otherwise."—neowitcher reads "Side Affects: On Being Trans and Feeling Bad, rejects the sanitized narratives of the moral and intellectual purity of transness meant to please the cis gaze. Instead, it delves into a conversation around the trans experience that acknowledges the reality of feeling, fatigue, envy, burnout, numbness, and rage amid the ongoing onslaught of casual and structural transphobia as a way to map the emotional terrain of trans survival."—Shondaland "The book provides an insider's view of the bleaker and more frustrating aspects of transition, too often downplayed since transgender people were forcibly enlisted as combatants in the so-called culture wars."—Boston Review "Malatino’s argument is firmly grounded in current trans, queer, and feminist theory, while it invokes the methods of poststructural critique and phenomenological interrogation."—CHOICE "Reading Hil Malatino’s Side Affects: On Being Trans and Feeling Bad offered me permission to see my life and the terror of this current political moment with more honesty."—X-Tra

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Book SynopsisDrawing on cutting-edge research on adult attachment--and providing an innovative roadmap for clinical practice--Susan M. Johnson argues that psychotherapy is most effective when it focuses on the healing power of emotional connection. The primary developer of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples, Johnson now extends her attachment-based approach to individuals and families. The volume shows how EFT aligns perfectly with attachment theory as it provides proven techniques for treating anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Each modality (individual, couple, and family therapy) is covered in paired chapters that respectively introduce key concepts and present an in-depth case example. Special features include instructive end-of-chapter exercises and reflection questions.Trade Review"A lucid treatise on psychotherapy that will prove useful to students as well as experienced practitioners. Drawing deftly from the wisdom of such pioneers as John Bowlby, Carl Rogers, and Harry Stack Sullivan--and from significant empirical research in emotional and interpersonal phenomena--Johnson has written an outstanding work that will have an impact on our field for a great many years."--Irvin Yalom, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Stanford University "This book is a magnum opus that finally gives therapists a practical and very readable guide to using EFT principles across psychotherapy modalities. Johnson has made a valuable contribution that can guide the therapist toward a theoretically integrated and powerful method of doing therapy with a wide variety of clinical cases. A 'must read.'"--John M. Gottman, PhD, The Gottman Institute, Seattle, Washington "In this wise and fascinating book, Johnson combines her deep knowledge of attachment theory and research, her well-researched approach to therapy, and her many years of clinical and teaching experience to demonstrate how best to conceptualize and conduct successful, life-changing therapy with individuals, couples, and families. The book is true to the scientific literature, skillful in comparing EFT to other therapeutic approaches, beautifully written, and rich with engaging, moving case examples. It will captivate clinical professionals, graduate students, and anyone who wants to understand the central role of emotions and close relationships in all our lives."--Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of California, Davis "Johnson, one of the world's leading psychotherapists, has drilled down through research and years of clinical practice to describe the growing consensus on the crucial role of emotion regulation and interpersonal processes in psychotherapy, using attachment theory as a theoretical guide. Every therapist and therapist-in-training should be aware of this important perspective on what they do."--David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University "Moving beyond the frame in which she is best known--as a foremost couple therapist--Johnson expands her focus to explore the central role of attachment in human functioning and how a focus on attachment can promote successful psychotherapy. Johnson’s impeccable scholarship and extraordinary clinical acumen are evident throughout this marvelously written book. Filled with compelling and instructive case studies, this surely will become the go-to book about the practice of attachment-informed psychotherapy. It also immediately becomes the best source for learning about the application of EFT across individual, couple, and family therapy. The culmination of a lifetime of writing, presenting, and practice focused on emotion and attachment, this book should be read by every clinician and every student of psychotherapy."--Jay L. Lebow, PhD, ABPP, LMFT, Senior Scholar and Clinical Professor, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "An excellent, most refreshing addition to the field. With wit, insight, and intellectual brawn, Johnson unpacks the key elements of attachment theory, shows how they have informed the development and elaboration of the groundbreaking EFT approach, and reveals the healing power of EFT in different therapeutic contexts. There are nuggets of brilliance and wisdom in every chapter."--Jeffry A. Simpson, PhD, Distinguished University Teaching Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota "This powerful, well-argued book shows how the cacophony of the 'protocols for syndromes' era of evidence-based care can be managed by a broad theory that addresses not just the development of disorders but also how people function. Long an advocate for the centrality of emotion in psychotherapy, Johnson crafts a convincing case for the clinical usefulness of attachment theory and the benefits of EFT in addressing the difficulties that attachment problems can create. This book should be read by any clinician wanting to explore how well-validated models of functioning can enhance clinical science and practice. Highly recommended."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, codeveloper of acceptance and commitment therapy; Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno “Psychiatrists and psychologists in training today are faced with a veritable Tower of Babel of theoretical and clinical approaches. This book persuasively presents one way through the wilderness, based on Johnson’s sophisticated understanding of modern attachment theory. Comprehensive and scholarly yet eminently readable, the book is illustrated with compelling clinical material. The lesson for clinicians is always the same: Follow the emotion. Specific chapters can easily be used on their own in classes on individual, couple, or family therapy. This volume is sure to stand as the pinnacle of Johnson’s superb theoretical and clinical work--I highly recommend it for practitioners at every level.”--Peter Mezan, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai "As one of the original developers of EFT, Johnson distills the core elements of the approach, puts it in an attachment framework, and explains why it can be seen as essentially an attachment-based intervention. The book is filled with clinical illustrations from the practice of a very experienced therapist. It provides an immensely readable introduction to and overview of EFT that will be useful to both novice and experienced therapists wanting to add these techniques to their repertoires."--Karin Ensink, PhD, School of Psychology, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada -This book from Susan Johnson is an important and awaited addition to the field of emotionally focused therapy (EFT)….As always, Dr. Johnson meets and exceeds expectations….Dr. Johnson is an internationally acclaimed scholar and clinician who developed the field of EFT. She has received several awards for her research in couples' therapy and is the author of numerous books used by mental health practitioners all over the world….Masterfully written, this book speaks to both the mind and the heart. Any practitioners interested in how to integrate attachment work into their clinical practice will find this an invaluable guide.--Doody's Review Service, 7/19/2019Table of Contents1. Attachment: An Essential Guide for Science-Based Practice 2. Attachment Theory and Science as a Model for Therapeutic Change 3. Intervention: Working with and Using Emotion to Construct Corrective Experiences and Interactions 4. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy in the Attachment Frame: Expanding the Sense of Self 5. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy in Action 6. Getting to Safe and Sound in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy 7. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy in Action 8. Restoring Family Bonds in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy 9. Emotionally Focused Family Therapy in Action 10. A Postscript: The Promise of Attachment Science Appendix 1. Measuring Attachment Appendix 2. General Factors and Principles in Therapy Appendix 3. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Other Empirically Tested Models That Include the Attachment Perspective References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is for everyone who longs to feel high on life naturally***AS SEEN ON LORRAINE***''A hands-on manual for influencing human happiness through your own biology. It doesn''t get any better than this!'' Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour''Useful for anyone wishing to brighten up their lives' Sunday Times''These six hormones have the power to change your life'' Telegraph____Neurochemicals affect just about everything in our bodies, including how we think and feel. This is why many of us struggle with motivation, happiness or connecting. But balancing these chemicals often feels out of reach, leaving us unsure how to optimise our brain and well-being.High on Life offers a powerful mood manual to help you naturally balance six key neurochemicals Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Cortisol, Endorphins and Testosterone. Learn how to harness their power to boost motivation, cultivate happiness and connect deeply with yourself and others.By understanding and balancing your body's unique neurochemical recipe, you'll transform your mood, optimise brain function and become the best version of yourself.--READERS ARE FEELING HIGH ON LIFE AFTER READING''Reading High on Life was like finding an unexpected extra life in Super Mario, in other words pure joy'' 5 ***** reader review''Definitely one of the best books I''ve read in my life, it has changed my life in so many ways'' 5 ***** reader review''So many books in this genre are over complicated and not easily understood by the reader. This book is relevant, relatable and well written'' 5 ***** reader review

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a delight. . . . This should be in the pocket of every lover of Latin literature, and especially of Horace."---Peter Jones, Classics for All"Fantastic . . . a long and wonderfully informed conversation with [Horace]."---Steve Donoghue, Open Letters"[A]n elegant little volume."---Ron Charles, Washington Post"[How to Be Content] shines a light on the philosophical core of the great poet’s [Horace] writing. . . . Stephen Harrison translates excerpts beautifully in modern English."---Steven Gambardella, The Sophist

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Book SynopsisDrawing on cutting-edge neuroscience to better understand emotion.Trade Review"This book—the fruit of a dialogue among eminent neuroscientists, clinicians, attachment researchers, and body workers—achieves a level of integration among these various disciplines that has not been seen before. A magisterial achievement!" -- Bessel van der Kolk, MD, The Trauma Center, Boston, MA"A masterful panoramic view of emotion. This is an important and superbly done book, especially strong in balancing the clinical with the scientific." -- Daniel N. Stern, MD, Honorary Professor of Psychology, University of Geneva, author, The Present Moment in Psychotherapy and Everyday Life"It is gratifying to see this important new volume direct a long-overdue spotlight on the essential element of emotional change in psychotherapy. This volume provides information on neurophysiology, phenomenology, and interactive dynamics that can benefit clinicians of all orientations." -- Francine Shapiro, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Mental Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, and Executive Director, the EMDR Institute, Watsonville, CA"Imagine that some of most brilliant, neuroscientific contributors to our understanding of emotion and brain development, teamed up with some of the most knowledgeable, creative psychotherapists alive, and really listened to, and learned to understand each other’s work. The result is this essential, palpably exciting, at times profound volume, which shows how to use brain-based insights, and inevitable emotions themselves, to foster mental healing." -- Norman Doidge, MD, author, The Brain That Changes Itself

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Book SynopsisIn private life, we try to induce or suppress love, envy, and anger through deep acting or emotion work, just as we manage our outer expressions of feeling through surface acting. This title examines two groups of public-contact workers: flight attendants and bill collectors.Trade Review"'The Managed Heart' is written so accessibly that it appeals to both the academic and the general reader. It is best when it delineates how and why we manage our emotions according to our gender or social class." * New York Times *"[The] book is topically informative, critical of capitalism in a fresh way, and illuminating on the gender issue in emotions." * American Journal of Sociology *"This is a finely crafted study of the work and inner lives of airline flight attendants. . . . strongly recommend[ed] to everyone, not just to specialists on emotions." * Contemporary Sociology *"This is an important work. It is an interesting and provocative introduction to a crucial topi that deserves further research and thought." * Academy of Management Review *"Hochschild's work is significant for its illumination of new, disturbing, and everyday alienations of consciousness and feeling. Among other things, her line of inquiry suggests a new understanding of the social construction of gender and its relation to capitalism and power." * Signs *"On the whole, this is a superb book. Hochschild has tackled a heretofore largely ignored dimension of human social existence." * Social Forces *"The Managed Heart 's impact was—and still is—profound. It has probably done more than any other single publication to ignite and shape the exponential growth of the sociology of emotions—especially emotion is organisations." * Culture and Organization *"Hochschild [has] developed a language to identify how both feeling and time are transformed into commodities to be used in the service of capital." * Theory & Event *Table of ContentsPreface to the 2012 Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgments Part One/Private Life 1. Exploring the Managed Heart 2. Feeling as Clue 3. Managing Feeling 4. Feeling Rules 5. Paying Respects with Feeling: The Gift Exchange Part Two/Public Life 6. Feeling Management: From Private to Commercial Uses 7. Between the Toe and the Heel: Jobs and Emotional Labor 8. Gender, Status, and Feeling 9. The Search for Authenticity Afterword to the Twentieth Anniversary Edition Appendixes A. Models of Emotion: From Darwin to Goffman B. Naming Feeling C. Jobs and Emotional Labor D. Positional and Personal Control Systems Notes Bibliography to the Twentieth Anniversary Edition Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFor those in pursuit of a better life, psychiatrist Marian Rojas Estapé presents the essential guide to neuroscience-driven mindfulness. Understanding your brain, managing your emotions and being aware of your responses to stressors can give you greater self-control. Rather than a gimmicky guidebook, this is a thorough look at how our brains react to stress, threats, hyperstimulation and the vices of our digital age. With proven techniques backed by solid, up-to-date psychiatric research, Estapé teaches us how to make the best of our lives. Combining science, psychology and philosophy, Estapé delivers practical advice about how we can cultivate a happy existence. This includes understanding the parts of the brain, setting healthy goals and objectives, strengthening willpower, cultivating emotional intelligence, developing assertiveness, avoiding excessive self-criticism and self-demand, and mastering the proven art of optimism.

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Book SynopsisEver felt an emotion that you haven't been able to find the right words for?Dip into The Box of Emotions to find the perfect expression of how you feel. Each of the 80 cards contains a mini-essay on a different emotion on one side and a mesmerizing colour pattern on the other. Learn more about yourself and what makes your fellow beings tick, from anger and worry to empathy and courage. And with a host of less familiar emotions - dépaysement, fago, and litost among them - you may discover a whole new way of being.There are 11 categories and within this there are 5 - 8 emotions described, these categories are: Zen, Bliss, Enjoyment, Possibility, Ego, Heat, Heartache, Angst, Loathing, Bitterness and Emptiness.

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Book SynopsisBecome more confident in 2023 with this essential guide from the bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution, renowned hypnotherapist and host of The Calmer You podcast, Chloe Brotheridge''Rebuild your self-esteem with this simple, practical guide to beating anxiety and being brave'' GRAZIA''The only way to improve our confidence - in any area of life - is by pushing through our comfort zone . . . This straightforward guide will show you how'' Evening Standard, Books to Read for Better Mental Health It''s time to be the most confident version of yourself . . . _______ Confidence is not something we either have or don''t have - it can be built, and this straightforward guide will show you how. Renowned clinical hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Chloe Brotheridge has helped hundreds of clients with anxiety and low self-confidence, and in this book will use her own stories, scientific research, and the experiences of other women to show you how to: Feel more confident Spend less time worrying and people-pleasing Build self-belief Reach your full potential Assertively set boundaries for a happier, healthier you The Confidence Solution reveals how everyone can follow their path to confidence. ''A straightforward guide . . . she uses her own stories, scientific research and the experiences of other women to show her readers how to feel more confident'' Stylist Praise for The Anxiety Solution: ''Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life'' Daily Mail *Previously published as Brave New Girl*Trade ReviewA straightforward guide . . . she uses her own stories, scientific research and the experiences of other women to show her readers how to feel more confidentRebuild your self-esteem with 2021, with this simple, practical guide to beating anxiety and being brave * Grazia *The only way to improve our confidence - in any area of life - is by pushing through our comfort zone . . . This straightforward guide will show you howWith her insight and array of tips and advice, Chloe is BALANCE podcast goldChloe helps me to understand why worrying about what others think and being part of a tribe is part of our DNA . . . * New *You may be surprised to find that developing confidence can be achieved in just seven steps, but this is the essential guide to boosting self-esteem, reducing anxiety and feeling confident in yourself * Closer *Praise for The Anxiety Solution Remarkable, pioneering, could change your lifeBrotheridge has a clear and simple method to help readers break free from the cycle of panic and dread, by arming them with various tools and techniques

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Book SynopsisLearn how to reframe your thoughts and live your best life with this accessible guide from clinical psychologist Dr Michaela Dunbar, founder of @myeasytherapy_________Are fear and anxious thoughts holding you back from living the bold and exciting life you want?Everyone experiences self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, fear of failure and burnout. But not all of us know how to deal with it.In her years spent helping ambitious women overcome self-doubt, Dr Michaela Dunbar has identified seven key ways high-functioning anxiety can manifest in our lives, from people-pleasing to imposter syndrome.In this hopeful, accessible, and genuinely useful book, Dr Michaela offers practical solutions and strategies to help you with . . . Coping with anxiety and overthinking Dealing with imposter syndrome Setting and maintaining boundaries Breaking down the fear of failure<

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Book SynopsisLove is the antidote to fear. Love is life itself. However, many of us find it easy to love others but do not know how to love ourselves.Do you struggle with the seemingly difficult' parts of yourself that lurk in the shadows, often hidden from the world frustration, anxiety, self-doubt, anger? The Self-Love Habit is about learning to bring these parts of yourself out from the darkness and into the light. By loving and paying attention to the rejected aspects of ourselves, we give ourselves the power to transform in ways we never thought possible.Fiona Brennan's four powerful self-love habits Listen, Open, Value, Energise will teach you how to do this. When you truly love yourself, your whole world opens to serenity and your self-imposed limitations fall away. You no longer feel the background hum of anxiety and your mind becomes clear.The accompanying hypnotherapy audios will rewire your brain as you sleep and help you to start the day full of loving energy by changing the negative, unconscious habit of living through fear into the positive, conscious habit of living through love.Get ready to transform internal battles into inner peace and external relationships into a source of endless joy as you discover why self-love is the most selfless love of all.The Self-Love Habit includes a foreword by Niall BreslinPraise for Fiona's previous bestselling book, The Positive Habit: Life-changing! Manifest the habit of happiness and success.' Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the SoulThe Positive Habit is empowering, highly practical and what we all need right now. It shows you how to let go of anxiety and to live happily with an open heart.' Ivor Browne, former Professor of Psychiatry and Chief Psychiatrist of the Eastern Health BoardPractical, kind, useful and informative, Fiona's book helps teach us why we feel and react the way we do, and that's key to making positive changes in our lives.' Vicki Notaro, Editor-in-Chief, StellarThroughout my twenties, I suffered from anxiety and I have always been hard on myself. When I turned 30 I decided to overcome this by trying various methods, but nothing can compare toThe Positive Habit. I am now kind and compassionate to myself and have let go of many negative habits. It's been lifechanging.' Isobel Cunningham, clientLearning The Positive Habit has made me feel more empowered and freed me from anxiety. I realize I am worth much more than I previously thought.' Alice Harrington, client

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Book SynopsisThe nature of memory for everyday events, and the contexts that can affect it, are controversial topics being investigated by researchers in cognitive, social, clinical, and developmental/lifespan psychology today. This book brings many of these researchers together in an attempt to unpack the contextual and processing variables that play a part in everyday memory, particularly for emotion-laden events. They discuss the mental structures and processes that operate in the formation of memory representations and their later retrieval and interpretation.Table of ContentsContents: Conference Participants. N.L. Stein, P.A. Ornstein, An Agenda for Research in Everyday and Emotional Memory. Part I: Knowledge-Based and Appraisal Models of Everyday and Emotional Memory.N.L. Stein, E. Wade, M.D. Liwag, A Theoretical Approach to Understanding and Remembering Emotional Events. M. Ross, Validating Memories. P.A. Ornstein, L.B. Shapiro, P.A. Clubb, A. Follmer, L. Baker-Ward, The Influence of Prior Knowledge on Children's Memory for Salient Medical Experiences. S. Folkman, N.L. Stein, A Goal-Process Approach to Analyzing Narrative Memories for AIDS-Related Stressful Events. Part II: Perceptual and Verbal Processes in Everyday Memory.J.M. Mandler, L. McDonough, Nonverbal Recall. J. Huttenlocher, V. Prohaska, Reconstructing the Times of Past Events. B. Tversky, Spatial Constructions. C.J. Brainerd, Children's Forgetting With Implications for Memory Suggestibility. Part III: Studies of Emotional and Painful Memories.R. Fivush, J. Kuebli, Making Everyday Events Emotional: The Construal of Emotion in Parent-Child Conversations About the Past. G.S. Goodman, J.A. Quas, Trauma and Memory: Individual Differences in Children's Recounting of a Stressful Experience. P. Salovey, A.F. Smith, Memory for the Experience of Physical Pain. Part IV: Psychological Issues in Eyewitness Testimony.M.A. Mason, Adult Perceptions of Children's Memory for the Traumatic Event of Sexual Abuse: A Clinical and Legal Dilemma. P. Ekman, Lying and Deception. Part V: Developmental Perspectives on Eyewitness Testimony.D.P. Peters, Stress, Arousal, and Children's Eyewitness Memory. M. Bruck, S.J. Ceci, The Description of Children's Suggestibility. M.S. Zaragoza, S.M. Lane, J.K. Ackil, K.L. Chambers, Confusing Real and Suggested Memories: Source Monitoring and Eyewitness Suggestibility. Part VI: Commentaries.T. Trabasso, Whose Memory Is It? The Social Context of Remembering. G. Gigerenzer, Memory as Knowledge-Based Inference: Two Observations. W.F. Brewer, Children's Eyewitness Memory Research: Implications From Schema Memory and Autobiographical Memory Research.

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Book SynopsisIn recent years there has been increasing interaction between basic and applied memory researchers, ranging from heated debates to highly productive collaborations. This collection of papers -- based on presentations at the Third Practical Aspects of Memory conference -- reviews the progress, as well as obstacles to progress, in the ongoing collaboration between basic and applied memory researchers. This volume represents the state of the art in memory research domains that straddle the basic-applied divide. The text is organized around three themes, including theoretical and metatheoretical issues concerning the interaction of basic and applied memory research, laboratory investigation of real world memory problems, and solutions of everyday problems using theoretical concepts derived from basic memory research. The first section illustrates why collaboration between basic and applied memory researchers should be beneficial and provides guidelines for avoiding some of the pitfalls. The second and third sections present some of the most significant, contemporary findings by researchers whose work is basic-yet-applicable or applied-yet-theoretically-based. Students and professional memory researchers will find the substantive results to be provocative and theoretically engaging, making the information presented in this volume invaluable. These examples of successful application will be of substantial, pragmatic value and researchers are certain to be grappling with these issues for years to come.Table of ContentsContents: Preface. Part I: The Relationship Between Basic and Applied Research.M.J. Intons-Peterson, How Basic and Applied Research Inform Each Other. D. Herrmann, D. Raybeck, A Clash of Cultures: Basic and Applied Cognitive Research. D.G. Payne, F.G. Conrad, D.R. Hager, Basic and Applied Memory Research: Empirical, Theoretical, and Metatheoretical Issues. D.B. Wright, Methodological Issues for Naturalistic Event Memory Research. Part II: Exploring Real-World Memory Problems from a Basic Memory Perspective.C. MacLeod, The Locus of the Implicit-explicit Dissociation in Mood-Congruent Memory. F. Heuer, D. Reisberg, C. Rios, The Memory Effects of Thematically Induced Emotion. S-Å. Christianson, On Emotional Stress and Memory: We Need to Recognize Threatening Situations and We Need to "Forget" Unpleasant Experiences. V.F. Reyna, A.L. Titcomb, Constraints on the Suggestibility of Eyewitness Testimony: A Fuzzy-Trace Theory Analysis. A. Memon, L. Wark, A. Holley, R. Bull, G. Koenhken, Context Reinstatement in the Laboratory: How Useful Is It? C.P. Thompson, J.A. Gibbons, R.J. Vogl, W.R. Walker, Autobiographical Memory: Individual Differences in Using Episodic and Schematic Information. A.F. Healy, C.L. King, G.P. Sinclair, Maintenance of Knowledge About Temporal, Spatial, and Item Information: Memory for Course Schedules and Word Lists. Part III: Applications of Basic Memory Research Findings and Techniques in Dealing with Real-World Problems.M. Garry, E.F. Loftus, S.W. Brown, S.C. DuBreuil, Womb with a View: Memory Beliefs and Memory-Work Experiences. B. Tversky, Memory for Pictures, Maps, Environments, and Graphs. D.A. Bekerian, J.L. Dennett, Imagery Effects in Spoken and Written Recall. R.E. Geiselman, R.P. Fisher, Ten Years of Cognitive Interviewing. C.J. Camp, J.W. Foss, Designing Ecologically Valid Memory Interventions for Persons with Dementia. G.W. Rebok, D.X. Rasmusson, J. Brandt, Improving Memory in Community Elderly Through Group-Based and Individualized Memory Training.

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Book SynopsisEmpathy is the way we react to each other, and it defines how we conduct ourselves in this world. In any human situation, the degree to which we give empathy illustrates the depth to which we appreciate other's feelings, and the amount of empathy we receive often defines the extent to which we feel understood. Our ability to recognize social cues, act with sensitivity and generosity, concern ourselves with matters of fairness and morality and create relationships - whether at work or at home - which thrive, all depend on finding empathy in ourselves and in others. Too often in recent years has the narrative around empathy been dominated by cautionary tales of the 'empath' with their bias towards negative emotional expressions. You'll learn: - How being empathetic will bring out the best virtues in yourself and others - How empathy will help you connect and find deep lasting relationships - How to use empathy to make better decisions a

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Book SynopsisEver feel like you can't quite catch your breath? Feeling frantic and burnt out? Reclaim your peace with the help of In My Calm Era, a 90-day journey to help you re-center yourself, calm your anxiety, and make sense of your emotions.

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Book SynopsisA full-color illustrated book filled with friendly and whimsical illustrations, creative prompts, and healing meditations for readers searching for quiet and calm in this loud and overwhelming time.We''re so excited that you are here!In this book of whimsical comics and humorous doodles, the ever-wise and noodle-armed helpers are here to guide you through the most common experiences of being human. You''ll learn to care for your body, emotions, energy, and mental health, and you''ll grow to embrace transitions, forgiveness, and joy. Each chapter offers creative prompts, simple exercises, and practical selfcare advice to help you find peace in these overwhelming times. An antidote to the stressed-out, doom-scrolling habits of the modern world, You''re Doing Great/ serves as a friendly, fun-loving reminder that you are perfectly and wonderfully human-and that together, humans can make the world a kinder place.

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Book Synopsis''A deeply felt, and genuinely touching, book'' Esmé Weijun Wang, author of The Collected Schizophrenias''Spellbinding and propulsive'' Leni Zeumas, author of Red Clocks''The Crying Book is a rigorous and urgent work but it reads like an intimate gift'' Kaveh Akbar, author of Calling a Wolf a WolfA DAZZLING MEDITATION ON TEARSIn this symphonic work of non-fiction, Heather Christle explores the most human of behaviours: crying. What are tears made of? Why do people cry? And why is this common, crucial act so rarely discussed? Christle unpacks the biological reasons for tears and investigates the influence of crying on art, politics, feminism, race and culture, all while opening up the intimate story of her own tears - from the suicide of her close friend to her family''s history of depression, to her pregnancies, both planned and unplanned. In these pages, we meet a feminist artist Trade ReviewShatteringly beautiful * Telegraph *Luminous . . . A literary lachrymatory, both consoling and surprisingly uplifting * Observer *Poised and precise . . . [The Crying Book] reminds us - when we need it most - that we move in relationship rather than invidivual adventure, that the tender connections between our tears are all we really have to hold * Irish Times *Perfectly formed droplets of prose . . . I closed [The Crying Book] with a smile, though it inevitably ends in tears * The Telegraph *In The Crying Book, Heather Christle makes a poignant and piercing examination of the phenomenon of tears - exhaustive, yes, but also open-ended, such that I was left clutching this book to my chest with wonder, asking myself when the last time was that I cried, and why. A deeply felt, and genuinely touching, book. * Esmé Weijun Wang, author of The Collected Schizophrenias *The Crying Book is spellbinding and propulsive - the map of a luminous mind in conversation with books, songs, friends, scientific theories, literary histories, her own jagged joy, and despair. Heather Christle is a visionary writer -- Leni Zeumas, author of Red ClocksThis is a book about crying, yes, but secretly it's a book about everything: pain, sleep, joy, despair, birth, art, exile, atrocity, language, weather, fish. Christle's genius - a word I've never before written to describe a living author - is her ability to see the miraculous and strange lines connecting everything to everything: 'neither parallel nor perpendicular,' she writes, but simply 'arcs that momentarily intersect before traveling on. The Crying Book is a rigorous and urgent work, but it reads like an intimate gift -- Kaveh Akbar, author of Calling a Wolf a WolfFacing the birth of her first child and the suicide of a close friend, Christle (the author of four volumes of poetry) began to research the history of crying. The result is this lyrical, moving book: part essay, part memoir, part surprising cultural study * New York Times *It's Maggie Nelson's Bluets, but about crying, and it's every bit as dazzling * Bustle *This is a wonderful and profound look at the act of crying - something human and yet hidden, common and yet mysterious. I found myself reading with a thirst for the tears Heather Christle collects here - instances within literature, film, history, and the author's own life all add up to a greater understanding of what makes us human. -- Chelsea Hodson, author of Tonight I'm Someone ElsePoet Heather Christle's book is about more than crying. As she reflects on the loss of a close friend to suicide and her own battle with depression, Christle asks why and how we cry and what it means, especially for women, to do so . . . The author's blend of personal experience and scientific research gives way to broader discussions about motherhood, mental health, grief and art. * Time Magazine, 'Book of the Month' *Award-winning poet Christle pushes the boundaries of her genre with this hybrid approach to tears fusing poetry with lyric essay and a significant amount of research . . . fascinating food for thought. A surprisingly hopeful meditation on why we shed tears * Kirkus *Poet Christle set out to make a map of every place she had cried. Instead, she ended up with this exploration of tears throughout history, in art and literature, and in her own life . . . The cumulative effect hits the mark, and readers are sure to be moved to tears themselves. This is a lovely meditation on life and death through the lens of tears, both those spurred by grief and those by joy * Booklist *The book's effects are sly and cumulative, relying not so much on any one observation as on associations, echoes, contrasts . . . Christle wants to preserve the particularity of experiences while illuminating what they have in common * Harpers *Intelligent and compelling * People Magazine *"They say perhaps we cry when language fails, when words can no longer adequately convey our hurt," Christle muses. But with The Crying Book, language hasn't failed. Precisely the opposite. She's used her gifts as a poet to get at the heart of why sadness arrives and how it affects us * SF Chronicle *[An] indelible book . . . [Christle is] fully aware that tears aren't always to be trusted, even though they can come unbidden and unwanted - the reflexive byproduct of overwhelming emotion. She conveys her beliefs and suspicions in discrete paragraphs of text, quoting lines of poetry, personal correspondence, psychological studies . . . She's drawn to metaphor, even though 'it is dangerous to always think one thing is another.' To insist on anything too permanent is to lay a trap. The kind of metaphor Christle seeks is at once truer and more tenuous -- Jennifer Szalai * The New York Times *Lyrical essays are a fascinating and revealing literary form. . . . Heather Christle (The Trees The Trees), an acclaimed poet whose command of language is as extraordinary as her ability to showcase heartfelt emotion in as little as a few words, adds to the new canon with her stunning The Crying Book. . . . The book successfully captures the history as well as the act itself: You'll end up crying while reading it. * Thrillest, 'Best Books of the Year (So Far)' *[A] nimble nonfiction début . . . a thoughtful, often moving rumination on the expression of emotions beyond the reach of language * The New Yorker *[A] lyrical, moving book: part essay, part memoir, part surprising cultural study * The New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisPUBLISHER'S WEEKLY and USA TODAY BESTSELLER!New hope for those suffering from conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, PTSD, ADHD and more.Though incidence of these conditions is skyrocketing, for the past four decades standard treatment hasn't much changed, and success rates in treating them have barely improved, either. Meanwhile, the stigma of the mental illness labeldamaging and devastating on its owncan often prevent sufferers from getting the help they need.Brain specialist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen is on the forefront of a new movement within medicine and related disciplines that aims to change all that. In The End of Mental Illness, Dr. Amen draws on the latest findings of neuroscience to challenge an outdated psychiatric paradigm and help readers take control and improve the health of their own brain, minimizing or reversing conditions that may be preventing them from living a full and emoti

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Book Synopsis'Mandatory for anyone with a brain' - Anna Whitehouse, founder of Mother Pukka'Relatable, practical and knowledgeable' - Gemma Bray, creator of The Organised Mum Method From clinical psychologist and author of A Toolkit for Modern Life, Dr Emma Hepburn, comes A Toolkit for Happiness - the ultimate guide to long-term and sustainable happiness.Using her much-loved trademark illustrations, Dr Hepburn arms us with 55 accessible and easy-to-use tools to boost our moods and feel better. She teaches us that happiness is as much about weathering the storms of life, accepting its natural ebbs and flows, as it is about enjoying the sunny weather - and that by implementing small and simple changes we can build a more compassionate brain that carries us through our daily lives, no matter the weather.From practical tools to aid you on those extra stormy days to thought-provoking exercises for your day-to-day mental wellbeing, A Toolkit for Happiness will you to cultivate positive habits, better understand your emotions and put you on the path to a healthier and happier you.Trade ReviewIn a world of white noise it is often hard to hear - or even find - the mental health support you need. Emma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out. There isn't another book out there like this and it should be a mandatory read for anyone with a brain. -- Anna Whitehouse, founder of Mother PukkaEmma helped me understand my own thoughts in a way that resulted in me becoming much more compassionate towards myself. She makes hard scary things feel simpler, and for that I thank her enormously. Her incredible book is going to do the same for so many people. Read this book, feel better, then pass it on. -- Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen MethodEmma helped me understand my own thoughts in a way that resulted in me becoming much more compassionate towards myself. She makes hard scary things feel simpler, and for that I thank her enormously. Her incredible book is going to do the same for so many people. Read this book, feel better, then pass it on. -- Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen MethodAn essential owner's manual for anyone with a human brain, Emma cuts through the noise, clutter and bad science of social media to deliver a very simple message to us all: you don't have to struggle alone. -- Sara Tasker (@me_and_orla), bestselling author and podcast hostThis is a fabulous book for anyone who struggles with feeling guilty and overwhelmed by life. It will help you learn how to deal with those emotions in a positive and practical way and in turn be much kinder to yourself. -- Katie Kirby, author of Hurrah for GinEmma is relatable, practical and knowledgeable - making her the perfect guide to help you navigate life whilst safeguarding your mental health. -- Gemma Bray, creator of The Organised Mum MethodEmma has an amazing talent for making evidence-based psychology easy to understand and simple to put into practice. -- Dr Jessamy Hibberd, author of The Imposter CureAs a very visual learner myself, I can really relate to Emma's simple, quirky illustrations that explain what is going on in inside our brains and why we can sometimes behave the way we do. Emma makes understanding our mental health normal and accessible, which empowers us to take control of our inner world and create a sense of wellbeing. -- Anna Lewis, aka Sketchy Muma, illustrator and authorWarm, fun, accessible and important. If you want to understand yourself on a serious level and enjoy yourself at the same time, this is the book for you. -- Dr Soph, Clinical Psychologist + Yoga TeacherDr Emma Hepburn doesn't just make psychology more interesting; she makes it genuinely wonderful. Her brilliant, accessible illustrations bring understanding to all the tricks and twists of our complicated brains. -- Nell FrizzellEmma makes good quality, evidence-based advice beautiful and easy to understand. A must have. -- Dr Julie SmithEmma's work is so important in raising awareness of mental health issues and offers us all tools to better cope with the daily stresses life throws at us -- Hazel Wallace, founder of The Food MedicWhen once upon a time we would have felt alone in our feelings tumbling around our minds, Emma brings to life and perfectly encapsulates our everyday emotions. A brilliant book, to help us understand our brains, take ownership of our emotions and navigate life armed with a deeper understanding of why we feel what we feel. Creative, honest and relatable - when you open this book you will feel like Emma has delved into your very own brain! -- Holly Tucker, founder of Not on the High StreetLife changing information shared in beautifully drawn, amusingly relatable, bite sized chunks... Emma shows us, yet again, that learning about our psychology can be truly enjoyable. -- Dr Sophie Mort a.k.a. Dr SophThrough expert psychological research broken down in a digestible way, clever analogies and vibrant illustrations that you can't help but smile at, Emma's latest book offers actionable tips and sound advice to access that elusive thing we call happiness. After reading this inspiring, cheering guide, you'll find yourself identifying and reaching out for all those ingredients which - in little and large ways - contribute to the making of your unique 'happiness sandwich'. The world will be a better (and happier!) place for it. -- Francesca Specter, author of Alonement

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Book SynopsisGrief sometimes leaves us without words. Yet narrating our feelings, thoughts, and experiences can be so helpful in relating to our inner world. These cards are an invitation to begin that process.From the bestselling author of Bearing the Unbearable, here are 52 cards with prompts for exploring grief and starting conversations about those whom we?ve lost. These cards can be used as part of a contemplative practice, as journaling prompts, by or with therapists, or used in community with family, friends, or with a grief support group. They can be read aloud, alone or with others. You can read one card prior to meditation, or simply take one in and reflect deeply on what arises. However you use these cards, please take the time to really be with each one, dive deeply?and do so with a spirit of love and compassion for all beings, including yourself. Now available as an online course from the Wisdom Academy and as a journal in Bearing the Unbearable: A Guided Journal for Grieving.

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