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Book SynopsisLinking two cutting-edge approaches to form a robust healing model

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Book SynopsisCentring the experiences of black women allows for richer therapeutic practices for everyone

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Book SynopsisAn updated version of the best-selling therapist-to-coach transition text

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Book SynopsisDevelop your child''s talents, energy, inspiration, and motivation In Unlocking Your Child''s Potential: Nurturing Brilliance and Shaping Futures, authors Jan Mühlfeit, a leader, global strategist and coach, and Katerina Krutová, an experienced lecturer in the field of education and child development, deliver a startlingly insightful and exciting discussion of how to bring out the best in your children. In the book, you''ll learn how to avoid the four most common and basic mistakes made by parents and teachersincluding focusing on weaknesses while forgetting strengths, neglecting why children do what they do, controlling time instead of harnessing energy, and focusing on success instead of happinessand learn to achieve something for yourself and your children. You''ll gain valuable and actionable knowledge you can apply immediately in areas like: Positive psychology and how children''s brains actually function How to search for a chi

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Book Synopsis''A beautifully written, eminently readable and uniquely important challenge to conventional wisdom'' J. D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy''A page-turner and revelation, Political Tribes will change the way you think'' Tim Wu, author of The Attention Merchants In Political Tribes, Amy Chua argues that we must rediscover an identity that transcends the tribalism we see in politics today. Enough false slogans of unity, which are just another form of divisiveness. When people are defined by their differences to each other, extremism becomes the common ground. It is time for a more difficult unity that acknowledges the reality of our group differences and fights the deep rifts that divide us.Trade ReviewPolitical Tribes is a beautifully written, eminently readable, and uniquely important challenge to conventional wisdom ... Chua's book is a clarion call, encouraging us to reject the primal pull of identitarianism and return to that most radical of ideas, that Americans share something bigger than race or ethnicity or ideology: common citizenship and purpose -- J. D. Vance, author of 'Hillbilly Elegy'Political Tribes is a punchy book that advances a single idea with admirable clarity. And also with admirable brevity -- Danny Finkelstein * The Times *Amy Chua speaks hard truths that no one can ignore. We are, as Chua makes clear, living in denial about the power of tribalism over our domestic and foreign policy - blinded, it seems, by our own optimism and distaste for essentialism. A page turner and revelation, Political Tribes will change the way you think -- Tim Wu, author of 'The Attention Merchants' and 'The Master Switch'America is now bitterly polarised into rival identities. Amy Chua does a brilliant job of showing how it has happened and why it is a tragedy. In Britain, we need to read Political Tribes as a warning. For Americans, it is too late for that: it will need to be force-fed to them -- Paul Collier, Oxford UniversityAs an explanation of why American politics has become so sectarian and polarised, Chua’s analysis feels spot-on. And it is increasingly relevant to our politics as well * Spectator *Amy Chua confronts the failures of modern liberalism to understand ethnic and group attachments. Anyone who wants to understand the contemporary west, and its foreign policy failures, should read this revealing and important book -- David Goodhart, journalist and think-tanker and author of ‘The British Dream’ and ‘The Road to Somewhere’True to form, Amy Chua presents a provocative prescription to cure our political ills. She challenges us to cross the chasm between groups - not by denying differences, but by celebrating them -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of 'Give and Take' and 'Option B' with Sheryl SandbergAnother wonderful book by Amy Chua! In Political Tribes, she demonstrates once again that she ranks with the keenest observers of the contemporary landscape, establishing convincingly that 'Humans are tribal', and that this reality holds significant implications for America if we truly are to achieve a ‘more perfect union' -- General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret), former commander of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and former Director of the CIABrilliant, timeless and timely. Political Tribes concisely explains the forces that made our experiences in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq so maddeningly difficult to comprehend, and brings that same thoughtful analysis to America today. Amy Chua provokes thought – and we need that -- General Stan McChrystal, US Army (Ret)Amy Chua’s insightful, provocative and deeply troubling book is the place to begin our long overdue national discussion on how to repair the deep divisions in the American political landscape. Political Tribes is a wake-up call to the dangers of surrendering national unity to a fractured landscape of feuding and narrow interests -- Tom Brokaw, author of 'The Greatest Generation'

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Book SynopsisAn encouraging and compassionate guide for dementia caregivers. Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. But few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementiadespite the fact that millions of people will struggle with it as they grow older. In A Loving Approach to Dementia Care, Laura Wayman, who is known professionally as the Dementia Whisperer, offers practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss. In this thoroughly revised third edition, Wayman includes answers to common caregiver questions, such as What is dementia? a detailed explanation of how to cope with and care for a spouse with dementia symptoms, including advice about communication a new chapter on caring for someone who has dementia along with other health problems recommendations about how to handle challenging situations and behavTrade ReviewThis book provides valuable information including a detailed explanation of coping with and caring for a spouse with dementia symptoms.—New HorizonsTable of ContentsThanks and Appreciation1. Introduction: Navigating the Journey2. Peggy: The Ultimate TollWith Alicia Murray3. Deborah: A Daughter's Journey4. Charles: There Is Nothing Wrong with Me5. Frances: What Is Dementia?6. Jill: Into the Dementia Wonderland7. Natalie: Much More than Words8. Vada: Past, Present, and Future9. Joe: Communicating the Gift of Value10. Lucy and Betty: Thinking Outside the Box11. Edna: You're Just Imagining Things12. Margie: If You Keep Doing What You Are Doing . . .13. Harry: It's Bath Night!14. Rose, Edith, and Samuel: One Size Does Not Fit All15. Susan: Dealing with DisruptionWith Alicia Murray16. Grace: Moving beyond GuiltWith Alicia Murray17. Virginia: Laughter Is TherapeuticWith Alicia Murray18. Maria and Andreas: In Sickness and in Health19. Beatrice and Henry: The Power of Gratitude20. Sean: The Puzzling Pieces of GriefWith Denise Howard21. Lessons, Perceptions, and Approaches: A Reader's GuideThe Dementia-Aware Guide to CaregivingReferencesAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisA psychologist specializing in couples therapy provides an honest and compassionate guide to dealing with a spouse''s or partner''s love affair, from the one-night stand to the grand amour.As a result of innovative technologies and a globalized world, temptation and opportunity often intersect, allowing infidelity to increasingly create problems between spouses, partners, and other couplings in which at least one person expects exclusive intimacy. In this timely work, noted couples therapist Joel Block examines the challenges of affairs, including types of affairs; their motivations and effects; and how to repair and improve a relationship, or part ways, after an affair. Questions addressed include: What is the motivation?, Is it a result of deep dissatisfaction? Or not a reflection of the relationship at all?, and Can relationships be affair-proofed? Providing vignettes from the author''s therapy sessions to illustrate points, the book also explains how to respond to discovery;Table of ContentsSeries Foreword by Dr. Judy Kuriansky Acknowledgments Author's Note Introduction 1. Desire and Prevalence 2. Types of Affairs 3. Lust and Beyond: Motivations for Infidelity 4. Discovery: An Emotional Crisis 5. Positive Effects 6. Healing and Improving a Relationship after an Affair 7. Children: Minimizing the Disruption 8. Getting Out: Divorce and Separation 9. Seeking Professional Help Epilogue References Index About the Author About the Sex, Love, and Psychology Series Editor

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Book SynopsisOf additional interest, is a foreword written by world renowned psychologist, Steven Pinker, and an afterword by noted evolutionary scholar, Richard Dawkins.Trade Review"This collection represents the scientific and intellectual richness of the contemporary understanding of violence from an evolutionary perspective, and amply demonstrates why an understanding of the biological roots of violence (and nonviolence) is indispensable to our species’ attempt to reduce it."Steven PinkerTable of ContentsIntimate Partner Violence in Evolutionary Perspective.- War Before Civilization – 15 Years On.- Violence in Literature: An Evolutionary Perspective.- Evolutionary Perspectives on Child Welfare Law.- Warfare and Human Nature.- Sexual Selection and the Psychology of Intergroup Conflict.- Evolutionary Behavioral Genetics of Violent Crime.- The Evolutionary Psychology of Sibling Conflict and Siblicide.- Aggression Grows Up: Looking Through an Evolutionary Developmental Lens to Understand the Causes and Consequences of Human Aggression.- Adaptation and Coherence: Evolutionary and Dynamical Perspectives on Human Violence.- Violence and Aggression in Women.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: PsychologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel A level Psychology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks andanswers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes toavoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available on

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Book SynopsisTake control of your habit and your life!Struggling with a gambling habit? If you feel that a ''flutter'' has evolved into something out of your control, this indispensable book is for you. This self-help manual uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, aspects of which were pioneered by clinical psychologist Professor Alex Blaszczynski, and now used all over the world, to help with gambling addiction. It will help you to understand how your own gambling problem has developed and what is keeping it going; also, crucially, how to develop the motivation to stop and control any future urges to gamble again. This fully revised and updated new edition takes into account the growth of sport betting and the increased ease of online gambling, as well improvements in clinical interventions.Specifically, you will learn: Who is put at risk by gambling, with support given to friends and families Step-by-step recovery t

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Book SynopsisThis book will help you to both understand your depression and treat it effectively through a brief psychological intervention known as behavioural activation therapy. Written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading through tables, illustrations and worksheets. Case studies illustrate the use of the therapy and demonstrate how you can gradually overcome your condition.The How to Beat series of books has emerged from recent, revolutionary healthcare service innovations which have made effective psychological treatments available to more people than ever before. The books are designed to allow those who experience common mental health problems to either help themselves to recover or get the best possible benefit out of their contact with health professionals. They contain easy to understand treatments drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which is recommended by the scientific evidence. They are writ

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Book SynopsisWhat stops you performing at your best? Your ego.Your ego is your natural defence system, triggered when strong emotions such as anxiety and fear sweep through you. When you''re doing something important - preparing for an exam, taking a driving test, speaking in public, making a business presentation, or striving to improve your performance in sport - your ego is sure to interfere. By enabling you to understand your underlying motivations and anxieties, DETOX YOUR EGO helps you improve the way you go about achieving those goals.DETOX YOUR EGO takes you on a journey of self-discovery, a process that enables youto master your own ego in order to increase your health, happiness and purpose. Psychologist Steven Sylvester''s inspiring and ground-breaking approach focuses on a brand new approach to winning. In DETOX YOUR EGO, Sylvester shares for the very first time the seven easy steps to be freer, happier and more successful in your life.

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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 SynopsisThe imperative of happiness dictates the conduct and direction of our lives. There is no escape from the tyranny of positivity. But is happiness the supreme good that all of us should pursue? So says a new breed of so-called happiness experts, with positive psychologists, happiness economists and self-development gurus at the forefront. With the support of influential institutions and multinational corporations, these self-proclaimed experts now tell us what governmental policies to apply, what educational interventions to make and what changes we must undertake in order to lead more successful, more meaningful and healthier lives. With a healthy scepticism, this book documents the powerful social impact of the science and industry of happiness, arguing that the neoliberal alliance between psychologists, economists and self-development gurus has given rise to a new and oppressive form of government and control in which happiness has been woven into the very fabric of power.Trade Review"excellent... a clear-sighted critique of capitalism's current obsession with happiness and of the shaky science allowing a well-meaning ideal to be so easily subverted by governments and companies."—New Scientist "This brilliantly researched and beautifully argued book offers a devastating critique of the contemporary obsession with happiness. Edgar Cabanas and Eva Illouz interrogate the flaws, inconsistencies and generalizations of happiness 'science' and positive psychology, showing how it has become central to a blame culture in which structural inequalities are made over as psychological deficits. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the way that neoliberalism increasingly operates through psychological modes promoting confidence, resilience and 'positive' feelings."—Rosalind Gill, City, University of London "How have the science and industry of happiness transformed our expectations about what a good life means, and at what cost? In their critical inquiry, Edgar Cabanas and Eva Illouz powerfully demonstrate the pervasive neoliberal logics and pernicious social consequences of the contemporary politics of happiness."—Didier Fassin, Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton "This book provides insight into how neoliberal society causes us to become servants to the pursuit of happiness."—Psychologist MagazineTable of ContentsContents Introduction 1. Experts on your well-being 2. Rekindling individualism 3. Positivity at work 4. Happy selves in the market shelves 5. Happy is the new normal Conclusion Notes References

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Book SynopsisAlthough the term 'jouissance' is common currency in psychoanalysis today, how much does it really tell us? While often taken to designate a fusion of sexuality, suffering and satisfaction, the term has fallen into a purely descriptive use that closes down more questions than it opens up. Although assumed to explain the coalescence of pleasure and pain, it tends to cover a range of quite different issues that should be distinguished rather than conflated. By returning to some of the sources of the concept in Freud, and their elaborations in Lacan, this book hopes to stimulate a debate around the relations of pleasure to pain, autoerotism, the links of satisfaction to arousal, the effects of repression, and the place of the body in psychoanalytic theory. Leader aims to provide context for Lacan's work and encourage dialogue with other analytic traditions.Trade Review“In the last decades, ‘jouissance’ has emerged as the new master-signifier of those who refer to Lacan, turning it into a vague designation with no precise content. Here enters Leader, who proves that there is a strict conceptual network to jouissance with its own often different logics. To use Freud’s and Lacan’s notion of retroactivity, it is only with Leader’s booklet that we clearly see who Lacan was.”Slavoj Žižek, philosopher and professor at the Institute of Sociology, Ljubljana, Slovenia. “Impeccably researched and beautifully written, this nimble volume brims with sparkling new insights about the endlessly fascinating and deeply problematic relation between pleasure, sex and satisfaction. This book is a precious little gem, which will appeal to a very wide readership.”Dany Nobus, Professor of Psychoanalytic Psychology, Brunel University LondonTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Jouissance

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Book SynopsisThe field of Domestic Violence research has expanded considerably in the past decade and now includes work conducted by researchers in many different disciplines, notably political science, public health, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, family studies, and medicine.TheSAGE Handbook of Domestic Violenceprovides a rich overview of the most important theoretical and empirical work in the field, organized by relationship type. The handbook addresses three major areas of research on domestic violence:- Violence against partners- Violence against children- Violence against other family members.This Handbook is a unique and timely publication and a long awaited, valuable resource for the vast amount of Domestic Violence research centres and individual researchers across the globe.

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Book SynopsisLearn and revise Biopsychology through colouring!Getting to grips with the basics of Biological Psychology has never been so easy. This book covers everything you need to know: from the structure of the nervous system to how our brain and body working together impacts our behaviour. New exercises have also been added to this Second Edition to cover the effects of drugs on neurotransmission, memory, mechanisms of nutrient monitoring and more.Actively learn by:- Revising key content using the short introductions- Completing labelling exercises to test your knowledge- Colouring in each diagram to help your brain make deep learning connectionsPerfect for revision, this book provides a fun and relaxing break from screens while building your understanding of Biological Psychology.

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal bestseller. In this groundbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler decodes the mystery of ultimate human performance. Drawing on over a decade of research and firsthand reporting with dozens of top action and adventure sports athletes like big wave legend Laird Hamilton, big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and skateboarding pioneer Danny Way, Kotler explores the frontier science of “flow,” an optimal state of consciousness in which we perform and feel our best. Building a bridge between the extreme and the mainstream, The Rise of Superman explains how these athletes are using flow to do the impossible and how we can use this information to radically accelerate performance in our own lives. At its core, this is a book about profound possibility; about what is actually possible for our species; about where—if anywhere—our limits lie.Trade ReviewWall Street Journal Bestseller New York Times Bestseller “A thrill ride of a book, empowering in its implications of what any individual can achieve.” —Kirkus Reviews “A fascinating primer on how athletes of extreme sports use flow to accomplish what seem like impossible goals, such as skiing down cliffs or surfing 100-foot waves. But a close reading of the book also provides great insights into how everyday athletes can use flow in their workouts and the rest of their lives.” —Financial Times “Kotler takes on the latest research on flow through the lens of action and adventure athletics…[Writing] primarily about flow in high-stakes sports like surfing—where focus and concentration can be the difference between a tubular ride and a watery death—but the concept could also have big implications for the business world.” —Fortune “In this high-octane study, Steven Kotler explores ‘flow’, a neurochemically rich state in which cognitive and physiological processes mesh. The stupendous physical feats of the late ski-base jumper Shane McConkey and others are riveting. Equally surprising is what we know of flow science, such as how the brain’s superior frontal gyrus deactivates to speed decision-making” —Nature “The Rise of Superman is full of scientific explanations about why flow helps athletes perform at their peak, why this is on the upswing in recent decades, and how almost anybody can better tap their ultimate potential.” —Surfer Magazine “Kotler focuses on extreme sports for good reason. These athletes face a constant choice, “flow or die,” and his book contains some compelling characters…Flow is rooted in the brain, and Kotler does a good job of explaining that science.” —The Washington Post “In Kotler’s riveting and beautifully written book, he explains the neuroscience behind the mystery of the flow state, and provides the key to unlock innovation, creativity and ultimate achievement for leaders, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the big and bold.” —Peter Diamandis, New York Times bestselling author, founder of the X Prize, co-founder of Singularity University “The Rise of Superman is an electrifying book about a potent state of mind. If you aren’t inspired to brainhack your way up to the next level, start again at page one.” —David Eagleman, Neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author of Incognito “The Rise of Superman is a page-turning, game-changing account of the secrets of ultimate human performance—a must read for anyone interested in seriously raising the level of their game.” —Ray Kurzweil, Director of Engineering at Google, author of How to Create a Mind and The Singularity is Near “In The Rise Of Superman, Steven Kotler breaks down the elusive and ecstatic ‘flow state’ that so many high performance athletes, musicians, and artists refer to as indispensable to their creativity and virtuosity—and in doing so, offers us a map to achieve massive upgrades in our capacities and potential.” —Jason Silva, futurist, host of National Geographic’s Brain Games “The Rise Of Superman is a tour de force. Rare the book that is learned, clever, fascinating, and useful. This book is all four. Inspiring, impeccably researched, and supremely practical, Kotler’s book is a must-read for everyone who wants in on the secrets on how to surpass their personal best.” —Ned Hallowell, New York Times bestselling author and Harvard Medical School psychiatrist

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Book SynopsisThis affordable student study guide and workbook to accompany Wendy J. Steinberg and Matthew Price’s Statistics Alive!, Third Edition, helps students get the added review and practice they need to improve their skills and master their Introduction to Statistics course. Bundle and SAVE! Student Study Guide to Accompany Statistics Alive!, Third Edition + Main Text ISBN: 978-1-0718-3088-8Table of ContentsModule 1. Math Review, Vocabulary, and Symbols Module 2. Measurement Scales Module 3. Frequency and Percentile Tables Module 4. Graphs and Plots Module 5. Mode, Median, and Mean Module 6. Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation Module 7. Percent Area and the Normal Curve Module 8. z Scores Module 9. Score Transformations and Their Effects Module 10. Probability Definitions and Theorems Module 11. The Binomial Distribution Module 12. Sampling, Variables, and Hypotheses Module 13. Errors and Significance Module 14. The z Score as a Hypothesis Test Module 15. Standard Error of the Mean Module 16. Normal Deviate Z Test Module 17. One-Sample t Test Module 18. Interpreting and Reporting One-Sample t: Error, Confidence, and Parameter Estimates Module 19. Standard Error of the Difference Between the Means Module 20. t Test With Independent Samples and Equal Sample Sizes Module 21. t Test With Unequal Sample Sizes Module 22. t Test With Related Samples Module 23. Interpreting and Reporting Two-Sample t: Error, Confidence, and Parameter Estimates Module 24. ANOVA Logic: Sums of Squares, Partitioning, and Mean Squares Module 25. One-Way ANOVA: Independent Samples and Equal Sample Sizes Module 26. Tukey HSD Test Module 27. Scheffé Test Module 28. Main Effects and Interaction Effects Module 29. Factorial ANOVA Module 30. One-Variable Chi-Square: Goodness of Fit Module 31. Two-Variable Chi-Square: Test of Independence Module 32. Measures of Effect Size Module 33. Power and the Factors Affecting It Module 34. Relationship Strength and Direction Module 35. Pearson r Module 36. Correlation Pitfalls Module 37. Linear Prediction Module 38. Standard Error of Prediction Module 39. Introduction to Multiple Regression Module 40. Selecting the Appropriate Analysis

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Book SynopsisDepression: The Way Out of Your Prison gives us a way of understanding our depression which matches our experience and which enables us to take charge of our life and change it. Dorothy Rowe shows us that depression is not an illness or a mental disorder but a defence against pain and fear, which we can use whenever we suffer a disaster and discover that our life is not what we thought it was.Depression is an unwanted consequence of how we see ourselves and the world. By understanding how we have interpreted events in our life we can choose to change our interpretations and thus create for ourselves a happier, more fulfilling life.Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison is for depressed people, their family and friends, and for all professionals and non-professionals who work with depressed people.Trade Review'Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison should be required reading for everyone: there are few of us untouched by depression.' - Nigella Lawson, The Times'You can't go to a party without meeting at least two people whose lives have been changed by Dorothy Rowe.' - Linda Grant, The GuardianTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. The Prison. Inside the Prison. How to Build Your Prison. Why Not Leave the Prison? Why I Won't Leave the Prison. Outside the Wall: Living with a Depressed Person. Suppose I Did Want to Leave the Prison, What Should I Do? Suppose I Decide Not to Change? The Prison Vanishes.

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Book SynopsisThis candid autobiography, the last work by renowned psychologist Albert Ellis, is a tour de force of stimulating ideas, colorful descriptions of memorable people and events, and straightforward, no-nonsense talk. Ellis, the creator of one of the most successful forms of psychotherapy—Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)—recounts the memorable episodes of his life; discusses how he coped with emotional problems at different stages of life; describes his love life; and subjects his own self-description to a ruthlessly honest critique. The heart of Ellis's book is his analysis of the psychological leitmotifs that have appeared again and again throughout his life. He describes the aim of this autobiography as follows: "As far as I can, I shall present my bad and good, stupid and intelligent, weak and strong points. Why? Because, following H. G. Wells's recommendation, I want to go as all-out as I can. I want to acknowledge my idiocies—and use REBT to feel sorry about but unashamed of them. I want to make the point—again a central tenet of REBT—that all humans are fabulously fallible—including, of course, me. We have no real choice about this, but we can unconditionally accept ourselves—our so-called essence or being—with our fallibility. That will momentously help us, probably encourage us to acquire unconditional self-acceptance (USA) and possibly inspire other people to give it to themselves, too." With a concluding chapter by Ellis's widow, Debbie Joffe Ellis, describing the final years of his life, this is the definitive summation of the life and work of one of psychology's most successful thinkers and practitioners.

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Book SynopsisAcceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) offers a promising, empirically validated approach to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related problems. In this volume, you'll find a complete theoretical and practical guide to making this revolutionary new model work in your practice.After a quick overview of PTSD, the first part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-Related Problems explains the problem of experiential avoidance as it relates to trauma and explores the verbal nature of post-traumatic stress. You'll learn the importance of mindfulness and acceptance in the ACT model, find out how to structure sessions with your clients, and examine the problem of control. The section concludes by introducing you to the idea of creative hopelessness as the starting point for creating a new, workable life after trauma.The book's second section offers a practical, step-by-step clinical guide to the six core ACT components in chronological order:* Creative hopelessness* The problem of control* Willingness and defusion* Self-as-context* Valued living* Committed actionEach chapter explains how to introduce these topics to clients suffering from PTSD, illustrates each with case examples, and offers homework for your clients to use between sessions.

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Book SynopsisMental health and chemical dependency clinicians are in a unique position to improve the lives of their clients, but find it difficult to provide clients with life-changing psychological tools they need within each time-limited appointment. Brief Interventions for Radical Behaviour Change makes it easy for these busy clinicians to integrate important mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based therapeutic work in their interactions with clients.In just fifteen to thirty minutes, clinicians can identify core issues clients struggle with, apply acceptance interventions to help clients eliminate self-defeating thinking and behaviour, and help clients engage in committed, values-based actions to change their lives for the better. The goal is to emphasize small, positive changes that cumulatively lead to radical changes in clients' lives. These acceptance and commitment therapy-based interventions require minimal time and few follow-up visits, and are capable of catalysing dramatic changes in clients. Brief interventions have been proven to have a significant clinical impact in helping clients overcome substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. A must-have resource for every clinician seeking to hasten his or her clients' recovery using cutting-edge techniques from mindfulness and acceptance therapy.

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Book SynopsisFor readers of No Cure for Being Human and Simple Self-Care for Therapists, a witty and compassionate field guide to the 10 realms of grief--and how to navigate them yourself and with clients. How do you practice good therapy when it’s the end of the world as we know it…and no one feels fine?The planet is burning, friends and family are falling to cults and QAnon, and we’re all living through the collective trauma of a global pandemic. Among therapists and healers, burnout is rampant; hopelessness and despair are, too. In The Grieving Therapist, psychotherapists Larisa Garski, LMFT, and Justine Mastin, LMFT, give voice to the difficulties of therapising in today’s world--and offer a grief-informed framework for taking care of yourself as you take care of others. Informed by narrative, internal family systems, fanfic, and trauma-sensitive therapy, Garski and Mastin examine what it means to be a therapist at the end of the world (or what feels like it). They break down 10 realms of grief that are critical to understand and work with today, but likely weren’t taught to you in therapy school. Each chapter includes: Grieving tools that can be adapted for both client and therapist Tips for supervisors and supervisees Skills for maintaining healthy outside-the-office relationships Support for current therapy students (and therapists new to the field) Advice on how to hold space and work with clients who have the same questions—and are navigating the same issues—as you Meditations on love, life, death, and connection Garski and Mastin also share helpful guidance around working with clients whose social or political beliefs differ from yours; when therapeutic self-disclosure makes sense; honoring the information that countertransference is trying to give you; and how to sit with (or step away from) triggers in your work.With humor, compassion, irreverence, and more than a little whimsy, The Grieving Therapist shows you how to show up for yourself, and your clients--in your own full humanity, amidst it all.

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Book SynopsisBPD affects a significant percentage of the population. It is a disorder of relationships, one whose symptoms occur most in interpersonal contexts-and thus impact any number of interpersonal connections in life. When people have BPD, they may struggle to manage their emotions on a daily basis, and have to deal with fears of abandonment, anger issues, self-injury, and even suicidality-all of which can lead to even more instability in relationships.This powerful compilation of stories reveals the deeply personal, firsthand perspectives of people who suffer with BPD, explores the numerous ways in which this disorder has affected their lives, and outlines the most debilitating and misunderstood symptoms of BPD (the most tragic being suicide). Beyond Borderline delves into the many ways the disorder can present-as well as the many paths to recovery-using evidence-based tools from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness meditation, metallization-based therapy (MBT), and more.BPD is a challenging disorder that impacts people's lives and relationships in countless ways. With this book-full of intimate accounts that reflect the myriad ways BPD presents and how it affects not just those afflicted, but also their loved ones-you'll gain a deeper understanding of the disorder and learn how to move forward on the path toward healing while dealing with BPD.

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Book SynopsisA Revolutionary Guide for Understanding and Changing the Way We ConnectEmpathy is undergoing a new evolution. In a global culture, we can no longer afford to identify only with people who seem to be a part of our group. We are all connected on a neurobiological level far more than we have previously realized, says Dr. Helen Riess. Consciously or not, we are in constant, natural resonance with one another's feelings.With The Empathy Effect, Dr. Riess shares a definitive resource on empathy: the science behind how it works, new research on how empathy develops from birth to adulthood, and tools for building your capacity to create an authentic emotional connection with others in any situation. Here, she will guide you through her breakthrough E.M.P.A.T.H.Y. program, a powerful seven-step system to learn how to:Recognize and promote empathic behavior in yourself and othersParent and teach empathy in kidsincluding guidance for every stage of developmentExplore empathy through art and literatureand discover the power of creative expression to expand our emotional experienceLead with empathy by combining compassion with efficiency through group empathy skills and shared mind intelligenceReverse scapegoating by recognizing our shared humanity with those we usually keep at a distance Nourishing empathy lets us help not just ourselves, says Dr. Riess, but also everyone we interact with, whether for a moment or a lifetime. The Empathy Effect is a life-changing book that will revolutionize the way you understand yourself, relate to your loved ones, and connect to every person in your life.

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Book SynopsisRenowned ACT expert Russ Harris presents easy-to-read Q&A sessions to uncover the most common ways clients and practitioners get stuck when using ACT, how to get unstuck, and how to transform that "stuckness" into powerful personal growth.Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for a number of mental health issues - from depression to addiction - that focuses on mindfulness, client values, and a commitment to change. It also provides innovative tools, techniques, and strategies for promoting psychological flexibility and profound behavioral change. However, there are several challenges and frustrations that can arise when delivering ACT in-session.In the tradition of the hugely popular professional guide ACT Made Simple, ACT Questions and Answersoffers practical tools for overcoming common sticking points in-session. You'll find effective tips and strategies for moving past misconceptions about mindfulness and acceptance, how to deal with reluctant or unmotivated clients, and how to break down communication barriers that can stand in the way of progress. You'll also find links to free downloadable resources.If you are new to ACT - or just want to improve your delivery - this easy-to-read reference guide will help you troubleshoot common in-session challenges and help your clients achieve lasting change.

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Book SynopsisSocial anxiety is a serious-yet often overlooked-form of anxiety commonly experienced by teens. If left untreated, it can lead to a significantly increased risk of developing depression and even addiction in adulthood. In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker presents a five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens gain confidence and stop living in fear of social situations.A simple, five-step program to overcome the social anxiety standing between you and a happier, more confident life.Do you worry about what others think of you? Does fear of being judged trigger intense anxiety? If you're one of millions of teens suffering from social anxiety disorder (SAD), you know how it feels to miss out on life because you're avoiding people or situations that you feel like you just can't deal with. The good news is there is a way to free yourself from the fear and uncertainty keeping you from the rich and fulfilling life you deserve.Social Anxiety Relief for Teens offers a simple, five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help you stop your fears and worries from getting the best of you. You'll learn to recognize your triggers and identify the behavior you use to avoid them. Then you'll discover ways to slowly and gently challenge yourself to face anxiety-inducing situations, until you gradually increase your comfort levels. Finally, you'll develop the skills you need to build on your progress and work toward mastering your anxiety.If you're ready to break free from social anxiety and build the self-confidence you'll need to reach your goals, this book will give you the boost you need to get there.In these increasingly challenging times, teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books for teens are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.

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Book SynopsisThe future of psychology is process-based. This groundbreaking workbook offers concrete strategies for utilizing the core competencies of process-based therapy, and provides step-by-step guidance for formulating effective treatment plans.For decades, evidence-based mental health treatments have been defined in terms of scientifically validated protocols focused on syndromes. Many therapies-including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-have historically been identified with that approach, but this is rapidly changing. A process focus is now emerging for a number of methods within the family of CBT, as the era of "protocols for syndromes" passes away.Written by renowned psychologists Steven C. Hayes and Stefan G. Hofmann, The Process-Based Therapy Workbookwill show you how to utilize the core competencies of process-based therapy (PBT) in a way that honors the behavioral, cognitive, and acceptance and mindfulness wings of CBT. In the workbook, you'll find a comprehensive road map to the theoretical foundations of PBT, as well as step-by-step guidance to help you formulate treatment plans that address the unique needs of each client-leading to better therapeutic outcomes.Whether you are a clinician or a student of the behavioral sciences, this workbook offers everything you need tounderstand and implement PBT in your work.

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Book SynopsisMental health difficulties bring us face to face with our vulnerability as human beings, and after two years of struggling with the effects of Covid-19 concerns about mental health worldwide have never been higher. But our discussions are still fraught with issues of language and understanding. Are we all on a ‘spectrum’ of mental wellness? Is ‘well-being’ about ‘being well’ or about coping? Mental health problems can be frightening when we experience them ourselves, or see them in others. And despite all the talk, most of us find it hard to decide when or where to seek help.What is often missing from these discussions is the most valuable resource of all – the personal accounts of those with lived experience of mental health difficulties. Making Sense of Mental Health is centred on hours of in-depth interviews with adults coping with mental health issues. The author follows their journeys from the origin of their distress to their lowest moments to eventual recovery and a sense of moving on. These lived experiences show how in times of crisis people can move forward amidst the chaos, vulnerability and uncertainty brought on by mental health problems.There are no quick fixes or miracle cures to serious mental health issues. This book shows that ‘what works’ is whatever helps an individual make sense of what is happening to them. A problem entwined with the human condition, mental health difficulties can best be treated by understanding the experiences of those who have lived through them, and as a society by finding a way to ascribe meaning to the complex reality of mental health.

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Book SynopsisWhen anxiety takes hold, it can feel like there is no way out. But with this pocket guide, you can break free from fear and worry and move towards the life you want. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help you to: - Manage thoughts and feelings more effectively - Take practical steps to improve your resilience and well-being - Create a fuller and more meaningful life Written by three chartered psychologists with many years of experience in treating anxiety, this invaluable guide will help you disentangle yourself from anxiety and build a more fulfilling life.

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Book SynopsisFeelings like anger, boredom, guilt, and anxiety might be uncomfortable, but they are also incredibly useful. In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed psychologists Dr Todd Kashdan and Dr Robert Biswas-Diener explain why positivity and mindfulness can only take us so far. To live life to the full, we need to cultivate ‘emotional agility’ – the ability to access our full range of emotions (not just the ‘good’ ones). Find out why: • Anger fuels creativity • Guilt sparks improvement • Self-doubt enhances performance • Selfishness increases courage Drawing on years of scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples from sports, parenting, relationships, business and more, The Power of Negative Emotion is a bold handbook for a more fulfilling and successful life.Trade Review'[A] well-researched and highly fact-based read'. * The Glass House *'A really cleverly packaged, quite brilliant idea... the ultimate end of January read' -- Alexandra Heminsley * Radio 2 *'Entertaining and informative' * Press Association *‘Rather good.. may entice you into reclaiming your dark side’ * The Times *‘A new way of thinking’ * The Sun *'The perfect manual for someone waking up on a January morning’ * Independent on Sunday *‘A highly refreshing alternative to the idea that one must pursue happiness at all costs.’ -- Kelly McGonigal, author of The Willpower Instinct'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the hidden elements of a happy, fulfilling, engaged life.' -- Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project‘I feel like I have five new superpowers after reading this book. The dark side does indeed have an upside – and this book teaches us how to harness it, so we can truly lead more heroic and purposeful lives.’ -- Jane McGonigal, author of Reality Is Broken‘With verve, humour, solid research, and lots of examples, the authors cut through prevailing myths about happiness to show what actually creates a fulfilling, contributing life. Brave, bold, and brilliant.’ -- Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain‘At long last, here’s a book on why happiness can make us sad and mindfulness might be overrated. If you haven’t read it yet, you should feel guilty – and it turns out that will be good for you.’ -- Adam Grant, author of Give and Take‘Full of scientific research yet laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a must read. The authors turn everything on its head – questioning the wisdom of positive psychology and the pursuit of happiness – all in order to help us flourish and be happy!’ -- Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion

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Book SynopsisPsychology is everywhere. Our emotions and desires, the decisions we make on a daily basis - absolutely every aspect of the way we think and feel has been studied by psychologists. Through dozens of interactive puzzles, IQ tests, quizzes, jokes, puns and visual illusions, Ben Ambridge guides us through this wealth of research, showing us how we can better understand ourselves. Debunking tabloid speculation, revisiting old favourites such as the Stanford Prison Experiment and unearthing bleeding edge research unknown to the general reader, renowned psychologist Ben Ambridge blows away the received wisdom to reveal to enthusiasts and novices alike the psychology behind our daily lives. With wit and humour aplenty, he explains whether your blue eyes make you more or less trustworthy, how analogies can help cure cancer, whether Rorschach's famous inkblot tests really work, what your love for heavy metal (or Mozart) says about you, how psychology could help solve the obesity crisis and countless other revealing, entertaining and downright astonishing tests of your Psy-Q. Visit Ben's accompanying website, http://benambridge.wordpress.com/, and test yourself - and your friends.Trade ReviewBoth broad and deep, serious but lots of fun. Recommended -- Tim Harford, author of * The Undercover Economist *A clear and engaging explanation of many psychological phenomena you've vaguely heard of, and many more you'll be glad to learn about -- Steven PinkerClever, broad-minded and fun * Sunday Times *He has a trickster's charm of "How did he do that?" presentation and a stage magician's "Hey presto!" delight in revelation * Times *For all its easy-peasy, playful, tick-in-the-box larkiness, Psy-Q makes some very interesting points about the counter-intuitive nature of human psychology, and has a fresh and often iconoclastic take on even the most celebrated experiments -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *A cornucopia of brain-teasers and other (psycho)logical delights that will challenge, surprise and amuse -- Guy Deutscher, author of 'Through the Language Glass'A readable, accessible and un-putdownable book that I managed to devour in an entire afternoon * The Bookbag *As I completed what Ambridge calls my "psych-odyssey", I did have a better understanding of myself * BBC Focus *A playful insight into the world of the human mind...Once finished with, it makes for great fun to turn psychologist and test friends and family and watch them sweat while you raise a brow uncomfortably * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisJung's The Red Book has an enormous complexity of meaning deriving from Jung's intimate experiences, which are still being discussed and elaborated on by the Jungian community all over the world. The present volume focuses on some of its main aspects and its importance for the understanding of the work of Jung.The Red Book is often mistakenly seen as a product of a midlife crisis of Jung's, caused by his break with Freud. However, although this crisis was present, the work is better understood as a manifestation of unconscious symbolism of Jung's individuation process that started in his childhood. Certain symbols of The Red Book can be traced back to Jung's earliest years, reaching their peak during the period of writing the book and continuing throughout his creative life.Jung's work is therefore understood as having a Janus face: like the old Roman god of the gates it has two faces, one looking back to the past, the other looking to the future. If the past appears in the various figures with which Jung interacts throughout the book, such as the desert anchorite Ammonius, and the prophets and heroes of ancient times, it also looks to the future, pointing to new developments in analytical psychology and the practice of psychotherapy. Both aspects of the The Red Book are here discussed at length.The writing of Jung's book and its appearance to the general public almost a century afterwards is studied in relation to the paradigm crisis in science and the phantasy of millenarianism. Jung wrote this work when Europe was entering the strong cultural crisis of World War One, which threw up profound cultural changes. Jung's family and estate gave their final authorization for the publication of the book in the year 2000, a year full of symbolic meaning, impregnated with phantasies of millenarianism. Jung's work is considered here as a book therefore pertaining to large cultural changes, one in the past and one in the present, and both equally transformative of society and the perception of man himself.Trade Review'Walter Boechat has now taken up the challenge of reflecting upon what Jung's Red Book may hold for the future of psychological theory and psychotherapy.In so doing, he has provided bridges between the past and the future of the book, opening paths which are salutary and instructive, and which provide an opportunity for Jungian psychology to begin again, through relinking concepts with the imaginal ground from which they arose, refreshing them with new sap.'-Sonu Shamdasani, editor of the Red Book; from the Prefacebr/>'Walter Boechat's approach to Jung's Red Book is unique. He dissects and analyses the structure and meaning of the book so as to make us see the man inside the torment (not the other way around), and what this man's torment has to teach both the culture at large and the imaginative methods of analytical psychotherapy.'-Gustavo Barcellos, Jungian analyst and author'In this lucid and accessible reading of Jung's Red Book, Walter Boechat combines historical scholarship with profound psychological and symbolic understanding. Source materials are integrated seamlessly, with a personal touch that lends the feeling of familiarity expressed with an erudition that manages to remain conversational. It is a guide into the depths, not only of Jung's Red Book, but also of the soul of the reader.'- Joe Cambray, PhD, Provost, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Past President, International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP)'With his long experience of working in detail with Jung's Red Book, Jungian analyst Walter Boechat provides an accessible, clearly written study and helpful guide to this complex and at times perplexing text. He reveals the major leitmotifs of Jung's new psychological cosmography configured via the imaginal personifications of the major figures Jung encounters in his exploration of the "Spirit of the Depths", through a series of active imaginations and vivid paintings and drawings done in Jung's own hand. The author thus leads us to a re-evaluation of the major contents and dynamics of the psyche and its lifelong individuation processes, as unearthed by a remarkable genius of the twentieth century through a perilous internal journey. This book is recommended to anyone interested in amplifying their understanding of Jung's resplendent Red Book.'- Hester McFarland Solomon, Training Analyst and Supervisor, British Jungian Analytic Association; Past President, IAAPTable of ContentsPreface -- Prologue -- Introduction -- The gestation of the book -- The structure of the book -- Heroism and heroes in The Red Book -- The limits between creativity and madness -- New perspectives in Jungian clinical practice -- The legacy of the dead -- The search for the centre -- Philemon -- Final conclusions

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Book SynopsisWhen we search within, we inevitably find the underworld – lost connections, failed enterprises, haunting memories, insecurities and buried secrets. This book unites self-discovery with mythology, returning the underworld to its rightful place – a dreaded realm that harbours profound transformation, richness and expansion. Using archetypes from mythology, psychotherapist, Joanna LaPrade, PhD, teaches readers that experiences of darkness are natural and necessary markers along the path of growth and discovery. We all experience darkness, and this comprehensive and accessible guide will show readers of all ages how to embrace the shadowed parts of themselves. For millennia, cultures around the world have told myths about the underworld. It is a tragedy that the only image we have in the West is that of Hercules, requiring us to be strong and defeat the shadowed parts of our life. Forged in Darkness explores the archetype Hercules represents and turns toward other heroes and gods for models of journeying into darkness. When we question, learn to accept and make sacrifices, Odysseus is present. We acknowledge Dionysus when we reconnect with what is volcanic, unrestrained and feral. We may experience Persephone as we’re abducted from our comforts and connected to a mysterious authority within.

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