Bringing Antiracism Into Focus
This guide introduces applied antiracist developmental science and developmental frameworks that have been comprehensively integrated with antiracist principles. It underscores the importance of viewing child and adolescent development-related work through an antiracist lens from the outset, examining how systemic racism, implicit bias, and critical consciousness shape human development, and emphasizes the need to cultivate an antiracist developmental perspective to promote equity in professional settings.Anchored in the foundational bioecological model, this book extends to additional frameworks such as the Racism + Resilience + Resistance Integrative Study of Childhood Ecosystem (R3ISE), the Integrative Model of Ethnic Minority Development, the Multicontextual Model for Diverse Learning Environments, and the Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory (PVEST). These frameworks are adapted to confront racism and support antiracist practices.Targeted discussions in dedicated chapters cover fields including psychology, PK-12 education, higher education, and allied health. This book bridges theory and practice through case studies, practical examples, and reflective activities, demonstrating how to incorporate antiracist strategies into daily professional practice. It also delves into how community assets can be protective and mitigate the effects of racism, guiding professionals to recognize and leverage these strengths effectively.This resource is designed for students, pre-professionals, and early-career professionals in child and adolescent development committed to incorporating antiracist practices into their work. It serves as both an introductory overview and a practical manual for applying developmental principles with an emphasis on reflection and praxis.
Relational Patterns, Therapeutic Presence
Relational Patterns, Therapeutic Presence presents a comprehensive integrative theory and style of therapeutic involvement that reflects a relational and non-pathological perspective.
Fundamental Concepts and Critical Developments in Sex Education
This comprehensive resource equips emerging and experienced sexuality educators with contemporary frameworks for trauma-informed, equitable, and anti-oppressive education.
A New Approach to Dementia
With both scientific and clinical relevance, this book is essential for clinicians and researchers in ageing and dementia as well as carers working with people living with dementia, students of neuropsychology/neurocognition, medicine and health and social care.
Managing Stress in Families
Originally published in 1993, Managing Stress in Families deals with the use of well-researched psychosocial strategies in working with families under stress. This includes households where one or more members experience major mental or physical health problems, learning disabilities, as well as marital and family stresses. It takes a structured problem-solving approach that builds on the efforts of all members living together to manage their stresses in the best way they know.Designed as a practical workbook to assist in the training of therapists from all clinical disciplines, the book describes in detail the strategies that are effective in working with families, and the therapist skills required in order to employ these interventions. The authors, who have all worked with families in community settings, describe in a clear step-by-step manner how to employ a variety of techniques including communication skills training and training in the use of problem-solving skills. They use case studies to illustrate their practice and to cover problem areas such as dealing with crises and the difficulties that arise in therapy.Managing Stress in Families is an invaluable practical handbook which gives a clear idea of what to do in therapy sessions. It will be of immense help to all mental health and social service practitioners, particularly those working in community settings.
Clinician's Guide to Validity Assessment and Management in Neuropsychology
This unique hands-on guide walks neuropsychologists through the process of validity assessment and management in real-world clinical settings. Emphasizing the medical necessity of evaluating validity, the authors provide detailed examples, procedural tips, and downloadable practical tools. Step-by-step guidelines are presented for managing potentially complicated referrals, using the clinical interview to gain awareness of possible concerns, choosing and administering performance and symptom validity tests, and providing feedback and treatment recommendations when invalidity is identified. Clinician-patient relationship issues are sensitively addressed. The book concludes with a chapter-length case example.
Metacognitive Therapy
Metacognitive Therapy is an indispensable guide both for experienced and newly trained therapists who sometimes feel stuck or who are looking for a clear roadmap for conceptualizing and treating complex and comorbid problems.
The Art of Jungian Couples Therapy
Within this accessible volume, Nelson and Delmedico apply a Jungian approach to provide fresh ways of thinking about couples therapy, and the profound unconscious forces at play when couples create a life together.
Understanding and Teaching Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory
Clarifying misinterpretations of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory and offering a fresh perspective, this insightful book provides practical guidance for scholars on effectively teaching Bronfenbrenner's theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as applying it in research and practice.
A New Approach to Dementia
With both scientific and clinical relevance, this book is essential for clinicians and researchers in ageing and dementia as well as carers working with people living with dementia, students of neuropsychology/neurocognition, medicine and health and social care.
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Haden Snjougla is an interdisciplinary thinker, existential guide, and storyteller dedicated to exploring life's deepest questions. Through the Poia.io platform he founded, Snjougla integrates insights from science, philosophy, psychology, and wisdom traditions into a unified framework for personal and collective development. His lifelong fascination with consciousness and meaning, which led him to study subjects as diverse as complexity science, contemplative spirituality, and depth psychology. He draws equal inspiration from ancient wisdom literature and cutting-edge scientific research, finding common ground between the two. This broad perspective is evident in his writing: he combines the analytical rigor of a scientist with the reflective sensitivity of a philosopher. Um Leitina a簸 E簸li Alls (In Search of the Nature of Everything) is Snjougla's essential premise, synthesizing years of research and personal insight. As a guide and mentor, he works with individuals seeking clarity and authenticity, applying the same principles of alignment and holistic understanding that permeate his writing. He believes that embracing both rational inquiry and intuitive wisdom is key to navigating the complexity of modern life. In all his projects, he strives to bridge the gap between understanding and experience-encouraging not only deep thought but also a felt sense of the wonder and responsibility that come with being conscious in an interconnected world.
Neurology and Artificial Intelligence
This book is my invitation to you-to marvel at the brain's wonders, to embrace AI's promise, and to join me in this journey. I've poured my awe, my hopes, and my concerns into these pages, trusting you to carry them forward. Imagine with me a world where a child with epilepsy lives free of fear, where a stroke patient speaks again within hours, where every mind, no matter where it resides, finds care tailored to its needs. But imagine too the shadows we must face-privacy guarded, biases banished, humanity preserved.This is our frontier, yours and mine. Whether you're a scientist sketching algorithms, a clinician wielding these tools, a student dreaming of discovery, or simply a soul curious about the mind, you have a place here. Explore relentlessly, question bravely, collaborate fiercely. Let's build a future where technology and compassion are not rivals but allies, where every neuron's spark lights a path to healing.
Jung in India
Jung in India (originally published in 2013) is the first publication to trace the history of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung's history with India in depth. Based on original archival research, it describes Jung's unknown links with India, his journey to India in 1937-38, the places he visited, the events he participated in and the people he met as he toured the subcontinent. It locates the early history of analytical psychology in India, through Jung's lectures, interviews, talks, and the impressions of India that he gathered during his journey. As the only western psychoanalyst who engaged with India in depth, Carl Jung's links with India signify an important cross-cultural history of early 1900s. The critical introduction integrates contemporary ideas in analytical psychology, retaining the essence of the original work while offering new perspectives. The revised edition presents Jung's pioneering interface with India in refreshing new format and writing.
Stress in Psychosomatic Disorders
Stress plays a central role in the development and progression of psychosomatic disorders, where emotional and psychological factors significantly impact physical health. Chronic stress triggers biological responses such as increased cortisol levels and autonomic nervous system activation, which can contribute to conditions like hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, chronic pain, and skin disorders. These physiological changes are often intensified by unresolved emotional conflicts, anxiety, or depression. Understanding the mechanisms linking stress to physical symptoms is crucial for effective intervention. Treatment approaches often combine psychological therapies-such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and stress management techniques-with medical care. These interventions aim to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance coping strategies. By addressing both the psychological and physical components, individuals with psychosomatic disorders can experience improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.
Psychological Resilience and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors
Psychological resilience plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for cancer survivors, helping them adapt to the emotional, physical, and social challenges that often follow diagnosis and treatment. Resilient individuals are better equipped to cope with fear of recurrence, changes in body image, and the stress of ongoing medical care. Support systems, including family, healthcare providers, and peer groups, contribute significantly to strengthening resilience. Practices such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and goal setting can improve emotional regulation and promote a positive outlook. By fostering resilience, cancer survivors are more likely to regain a sense of control, maintain meaningful relationships, and pursue fulfilling lives despite their experiences. Ultimately, resilience is a key factor in the long-term psychological well-being and overall life satisfaction of those who have faced cancer.
The Return of the King
What does it mean to be a man? No macho or softie, but a man who is grounded, who has the courage to be himself, and who is open towards others and towards the world. A man who honours the wisdom of the earth, the compassion of the heart and the joy of his masculinity. This book explores manhood using seven archetypes: the Wildman, the Lover, the Warrior, the Jester, The Magician, the Holyman, to finally arrive at the central character, symbolising the heart: the archetype of the King. Ton van der Kroon is giving men's workshops for over 35 years. He wrote the bestseller 'The Return of the King, on being a man in the 21st century', written in Dutch, but also translated in English, German, Hebrew, Arab, French and Spanish. He traveled extensively around the world in search of old shamanic and esoteric traditions, in search of the greater story of our time. He has worked for twenty years in the Middle East, doing traumawork with young actors in Gaza, giving men's workshop to Israeli men and organizing a yearly Healing conference in Jericho. He wrote twelve books on personal growth, spirituality and mythology.
The Trauma-Informed Writer
Drawing on cutting-edge research into genre fiction and trauma theory, The Trauma-Informed Writer is an essential resource for all fiction writers wanting to explore and include trauma themes.Inside, you'll discover how to manage and limit 'trauma triggers' in your readers, while combining trauma elements to create unique subgenres. You will learn how to develop the trauma arc in your writing and understand what trauma is and what it is not. You will also become familiar with the nine major trauma responses, recognise the range of post-trauma effects, and truly gain insight into the impact of trauma on relationships, whether romantic or non-romantic.A leading expert in literary and post-trauma research, Dr Alicia Leigh reveals both orthodox and unorthodox trauma recovery techniques and shows how to apply this information to characters and plot. In a world where trauma awareness is more critical than ever, this book provides timely guidance for writers at all stages of their careers by outlining a step-by-step approach to crafting trauma in an authentic, accurate, and sensitive way. Whether completing a first novel or refining the final draft, The Trauma-Informed Writer is an invaluable resource for crafting stories that resonate and heal.
Embracing
"Embracing: Healing, Thriving, and Becoming Your Best Self" is an uplifting guide that reshapes our understanding of so-called negative emotions like fear, shame, anger, and sadness. Rather than seeing these feelings as obstacles, Ed Aim矇 reveals them as powerful allies on the journey to mental resilience and well-being. Grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience, this book provides evidence-based techniques for emotional regulation and building resilience. Through real-life case studies and practical insights, this book empowers readers to fully accept their emotions, tackle mental health challenges head-on, and nurture a life rich with purpose, balance, and joy. Whether facing anxiety, depression, or complex mental illness, or simply seeking greater harmony in everyday life, it stands as a guiding light of practical tools and hope for thriving in the face of adversity.
Learning Strategies and Distance Education
Researchers engaged in cognitive psychology exhibit a heightened concern for the alterations in the mechanisms of the learning process, this entails an endeavor to discern individual variances in cognitive processes to elucidate behavioral change through the analysis of the methodologies and techniques. Consequently, innovative concepts have emerged, including, but not limited to: learning styles, learning strategies, and learning processes. This book tries to provide a synthesis of related terms. At the same time, an empirical research is presented to study the use of these strategies in distance education.
Beneath The Hard Hat
Beneath the Hard Hat exposes the hidden mental health struggles of construction workers, revealing the harsh realities of an industry that often leaves its workforce to suffer in silence. Despite promises of support, many workers face crippling anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, with little help due to stigma and fear.Through powerful firsthand accounts, this book highlights the devastating effects of neglecting mental health, ranging from workplace bullying to the relentless pressure to perform. These stories are not just heartbreaking, but a call to action for a systemic shift that prioritizes mental well-being alongside safety and productivity.Beneath the Hard Hat urges readers to recognize the humanity behind the hard hats and steel-toed boots, advocating for a culture where workers' mental health is taken seriously, and true support is more than a promise, it's a priority.
Elements of Likability
100% scientific and proven ways to make friends quickly, turn enemies into friends, gain trust, and be flat-out likable.Some of the most interesting, shocking, and counterintuitive scientific conclusions to simply make people want to be around you.In Elements of Likability, internationally bestselling author Patrick King has broken down over 25 studies about social confidence, charisma, and attraction into bite-sized pieces of advice that anyone can use, instantly. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research.Plus, you get 52 CONVERSATION PROMPTS that you can use with anyone to go deep, build rapport, and avoid small talk.Learn how subconsciously make yourself seem likable, trustworthy, and intelligent.You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn funny jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down and embrace others. Learn what common sense and intuition doesn't teach you.Surprising psychological tips -> huge results.-"Inverse charisma" and how it brings you down without you even knowing it-Become a conversational empathy master with the simple HEAR acronym-Counterintuitive ways to combat awkward silences and master the first impression-"Spoilers" in conversational storytelling - what are they and how they make you charming and funny-The anatomy of a perfect compliment-52 conversation prompts designed to make you connect beneath the surface.-Vertical versus horizontal questioning
How to Take Notes, Read Better, and Retain It All
Information is the key - absorb, utilize, and use it better.The ability to effectively absorb, retain, and apply knowledge isn't just valuable-it's essential. Whether you're a student facing exams, a professional staying current in your field, or simply someone passionate about lifelong learning, this book provides the research-backed strategies you need to transform your cognitive abilities.Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and proven learning techniques, this comprehensive guide breaks down the art and science of information processing into practical, actionable steps. You'll discover how to: Develop a personalized note-taking system that works with-not against-your natural thinking patternsImplement powerful memorization techniques used by world memory championsTransform passive reading into an active, engaging process that dramatically improves comprehensionCreate effective study routines that maximize retention while minimizing time investmentHarness the latest understanding of how your brain builds and strengthens neural pathwaysBeyond just theory, this book delivers a complete toolkit of immediately applicable techniques. Each chapter builds upon the last, guiding you through a transformative journey from information overload to cognitive clarity.What sets this guide apart is its holistic approach. Rather than treating reading, note-taking, and memorization as separate skills, you'll learn how these processes interconnect and reinforce each other. The result is a seamless learning ecosystem that multiplies your effectiveness across all intellectual pursuits.Whether you're struggling with information retention or looking to take your already-strong learning abilities to the next level, this book provides the proven framework to help you learn faster, remember longer, and think more clearly than ever before.Your journey to cognitive transformation begins now.
How to Speed Read People
The art of reading people is much more of a science! You too can learn this skill, which will allow you to know what people are thinking without them saying a word, and even predict their behavioral patterns.Not a generic book on looking at facial expressions or trying to see if someone is lying.HOW TO SPEED READ PEOPLE isn't about surface things. It's about all the habits, tics, and ways of thinking that can show you someone's intentions, personality, background, and goals. People are giving out signs all the time, you just have to know what to look for!This book is a mixture of behavioral psychology, with superior observational skills honed from years of experience. Everything is rooted in science, rest assured.Discover the true meaning of emotional and social intelligence - and what you've been missing.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.Find the shortcuts to read and predict a stranger's behavior.How to read someone's entire emotional spectrumPredicting people's most common desires and motivationsHow someone's childhood context defines all of their adult behaviorsPain, pleasure, and how to predict exactly how someone will act and reactObservations and reverse storytellingSubtext, tells, tics, and the small things that make you emotionally intelligent
The Official Stop Overthinking Activity Book
NOTE: This is the OFFICIAL ACTIVITY BOOK for Nick Trenton's book, Stop Overthinking. This does NOT include the original book, and this is the ONLY official version put out by the author.Overcome negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and live a worry-free life.Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness. Don't get stuck in a never-ending thought loop. Stay present and keep your mind off things that don't matter, and never will.Break free of your self-imposed mental prison.Stop Overthinking is a book that understands where you've been through, the exhausting situation you've put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. Acclaimed author Nick Trenton will walk you through the obstacles with detailed and proven techniques to help you rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits.What's more, the book will provide you scientific approaches to completely change the way you think and feel about yourself by ending the vicious thought patterns.Stop agonizing over the past and trying to predict the future.Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.Powerful ways to stop ruminating and dwelling on negative thoughts.-How to be aware of your negative spiral triggers-Identify and recognize your inner anxieties-How to keep the focus on relaxation and action-Proven methods to overcome stress attacks-Learn to declutter your mind and find focusUnleash your unlimited potential and start living.No more self-deprecating talk. No more sleepless nights with racing thoughts. Free your mind from overthinking and achieve more, feel better, and unleash your potential. Finally be able to live in the present moment.
I Feel Heard
The most underrated relationship skill that will transform every single interaction."I feel heard" - what a magical sentence to hear from someone. It represents so many positive emotions. This is something we can create on demand. Let's learn how.Instantly understand what people want to hear and what they care about.This book is about understanding healthy relationships and what they are based on. Communication is tough, and we all have unhelpful tendencies. You'll read about what you're doing, identify it, and re-direct your efforts into building bridges rather than walls.You'll learn actionable techniques and frameworks to have the most productive conversations of your life - ones that will walk away with people praising how empathetic you are. Most importantly, you will gain profound insights on how to reprogram yourself into a natural communicator.Conflicts won't arise if people simply feel heard and validated.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. His struggles in his early relationships has inspired him to unravel practical ways to cultivate meaningful interactions.Raise the standard for your relationships.Establish vulnerable, fulfilling and satisfying relationships.-Normalizing a non-judgmental perspective-The 6 levels of validation and why you cannot skip a single step-How couples therapists run their sessions, and how you can steal their blueprint-Active listening and reflecting techniques-Toxic positivity and the avoidance of actual validation-Conflict, disagreement, and listening to hear and understand-Active constructive responses and how they get people to open up instantly
The Power of Self-Awareness
Equal parts scientific, philosophical, and practical. Become your best self by first defining it.THIS BOOK takes you on a journey - not to an exotic destination, but inwards. It's perilous, scary, and uncomfortable, but the end rewards will be fantastic. Self-awareness is not simply knowing your name; it's knowing what makes you happy, what makes you sad, and the underlying beliefs and values that create those emotions.Most people look externally for answers to their problems, but that's like putting a band-aid on top of a pothole. Everything that makes your life good or bad comes from within and it's time to finally learn what lies beneath.The toughest skill of all: metacognition, which is thinking about your thinking.Learn the keys to self-introspection and how a simple set of questions can answer your deepest problems.The three levels of adult self-awareness and development.Values, goals, beliefs, and how to orient yourself.Why self-awareness is actually social awareness, and how it can help you sociallyEmpathy and social intelligenceThe keys to avoiding self-delusion and self-sabotage.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.Self awareness is social awareness. Know thyself and your relationships will benefit tenfold.Self-awareness is not just a journey about yourself, it involves the people around you. Understanding how your own emotions, values, and beliefs work will finally allow you to truly empathize with your friends, family, and significant other.To get to Point B, you must know what Point A is. Read this book to find your starting point, your end goal, and what must happen in between!
How to Take Notes, Read Better, and Retain It All
Information is the key - absorb, utilize, and use it better.The ability to effectively absorb, retain, and apply knowledge isn't just valuable-it's essential. Whether you're a student facing exams, a professional staying current in your field, or simply someone passionate about lifelong learning, this book provides the research-backed strategies you need to transform your cognitive abilities.Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and proven learning techniques, this comprehensive guide breaks down the art and science of information processing into practical, actionable steps. You'll discover how to: Develop a personalized note-taking system that works with-not against-your natural thinking patternsImplement powerful memorization techniques used by world memory championsTransform passive reading into an active, engaging process that dramatically improves comprehensionCreate effective study routines that maximize retention while minimizing time investmentHarness the latest understanding of how your brain builds and strengthens neural pathwaysBeyond just theory, this book delivers a complete toolkit of immediately applicable techniques. Each chapter builds upon the last, guiding you through a transformative journey from information overload to cognitive clarity.What sets this guide apart is its holistic approach. Rather than treating reading, note-taking, and memorization as separate skills, you'll learn how these processes interconnect and reinforce each other. The result is a seamless learning ecosystem that multiplies your effectiveness across all intellectual pursuits.Whether you're struggling with information retention or looking to take your already-strong learning abilities to the next level, this book provides the proven framework to help you learn faster, remember longer, and think more clearly than ever before.Your journey to cognitive transformation begins now.
How to Speed Read People
The art of reading people is much more of a science! You too can learn this skill, which will allow you to know what people are thinking without them saying a word, and even predict their behavioral patterns.Not a generic book on looking at facial expressions or trying to see if someone is lying.HOW TO SPEED READ PEOPLE isn't about surface things. It's about all the habits, tics, and ways of thinking that can show you someone's intentions, personality, background, and goals. People are giving out signs all the time, you just have to know what to look for!This book is a mixture of behavioral psychology, with superior observational skills honed from years of experience. Everything is rooted in science, rest assured.Discover the true meaning of emotional and social intelligence - and what you've been missing.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.Find the shortcuts to read and predict a stranger's behavior.How to read someone's entire emotional spectrumPredicting people's most common desires and motivationsHow someone's childhood context defines all of their adult behaviorsPain, pleasure, and how to predict exactly how someone will act and reactObservations and reverse storytellingSubtext, tells, tics, and the small things that make you emotionally intelligent
The Official Stop Overthinking Activity Book
NOTE: This is the OFFICIAL ACTIVITY BOOK for Nick Trenton's book, Stop Overthinking. This does NOT include the original book, and this is the ONLY official version put out by the author.Overcome negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and live a worry-free life.Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness. Don't get stuck in a never-ending thought loop. Stay present and keep your mind off things that don't matter, and never will.Break free of your self-imposed mental prison.Stop Overthinking is a book that understands where you've been through, the exhausting situation you've put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. Acclaimed author Nick Trenton will walk you through the obstacles with detailed and proven techniques to help you rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits.What's more, the book will provide you scientific approaches to completely change the way you think and feel about yourself by ending the vicious thought patterns.Stop agonizing over the past and trying to predict the future.Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.Powerful ways to stop ruminating and dwelling on negative thoughts.-How to be aware of your negative spiral triggers-Identify and recognize your inner anxieties-How to keep the focus on relaxation and action-Proven methods to overcome stress attacks-Learn to declutter your mind and find focusUnleash your unlimited potential and start living.No more self-deprecating talk. No more sleepless nights with racing thoughts. Free your mind from overthinking and achieve more, feel better, and unleash your potential. Finally be able to live in the present moment.
I Feel Heard
The most underrated relationship skill that will transform every single interaction."I feel heard" - what a magical sentence to hear from someone. It represents so many positive emotions. This is something we can create on demand. Let's learn how.Instantly understand what people want to hear and what they care about.This book is about understanding healthy relationships and what they are based on. Communication is tough, and we all have unhelpful tendencies. You'll read about what you're doing, identify it, and re-direct your efforts into building bridges rather than walls.You'll learn actionable techniques and frameworks to have the most productive conversations of your life - ones that will walk away with people praising how empathetic you are. Most importantly, you will gain profound insights on how to reprogram yourself into a natural communicator.Conflicts won't arise if people simply feel heard and validated.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. His struggles in his early relationships has inspired him to unravel practical ways to cultivate meaningful interactions.Raise the standard for your relationships.Establish vulnerable, fulfilling and satisfying relationships.-Normalizing a non-judgmental perspective-The 6 levels of validation and why you cannot skip a single step-How couples therapists run their sessions, and how you can steal their blueprint-Active listening and reflecting techniques-Toxic positivity and the avoidance of actual validation-Conflict, disagreement, and listening to hear and understand-Active constructive responses and how they get people to open up instantly
Elements of Likability
100% scientific and proven ways to make friends quickly, turn enemies into friends, gain trust, and be flat-out likable.Some of the most interesting, shocking, and counterintuitive scientific conclusions to simply make people want to be around you.In Elements of Likability, internationally bestselling author Patrick King has broken down over 25 studies about social confidence, charisma, and attraction into bite-sized pieces of advice that anyone can use, instantly. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research.Plus, you get 52 CONVERSATION PROMPTS that you can use with anyone to go deep, build rapport, and avoid small talk.Learn how subconsciously make yourself seem likable, trustworthy, and intelligent.You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn funny jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down and embrace others. Learn what common sense and intuition doesn't teach you.Surprising psychological tips -> huge results.-"Inverse charisma" and how it brings you down without you even knowing it-Become a conversational empathy master with the simple HEAR acronym-Counterintuitive ways to combat awkward silences and master the first impression-"Spoilers" in conversational storytelling - what are they and how they make you charming and funny-The anatomy of a perfect compliment-52 conversation prompts designed to make you connect beneath the surface.-Vertical versus horizontal questioning
The Legacy of Alexander Luria: Neuropsychology as a Humane Science
This book invites you into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Alexander Romanovich Luria whose groundbreaking contributions to understanding of the human mind continue to reverberate through modern neuroscience and clinical practice. Drawing from previously unknown personal diaries, intimate family archives, and firsthand accounts from those who knew him best, this book depicts the man behind the science. Born in revolutionary Russia and navigating the tumultuous political landscape of the Soviet era, Luria emerged as a brilliant mind whose work transcended borders and ideologies. It is not merely a biography--it is an invitation to discover how one exceptional scientist's blend of brilliant observation, methodological innovation, and profound empathy created a legacy that continues to transform how we understand and treat neurological conditions today. The book highlights Luria's revolutionary contributions to neuropsychology, his unique "romantic science" approach, and the personal insights offered through previously unpublished materials. What made Luria truly exceptional was his refusal to reduce patients to clinical cases. Instead, he pioneered what he called "romantic science"--an approach that honored the whole person behind the neurological condition. This small book gives the reader in-depth analysis of two of Luria's celebrated case studies. The Mind of a Mnemonist and The Man with a Shattered World, including the "afterlife" of these books, showing that decades later, Luria's work remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between brain, mind, and human experience. Delving into personal accounts from Luria's students and collaborators highlights his pivotal role in shaping the global neuropsychology community. His visionary approach to education established him as a mentor who profoundly influenced generations, leaving an enduring legacy through his systemic-dynamic method. His influence continues to resonate today, as his students make his ideas accessible to a new generation of scientists through webinars, conferences, books, and journal publications, including the Lurian Journal.
Hip Hop Can Save America!
This book examines how Hip Hop, far beyond its musical aspects, represents a powerful force for social, economic, and cultural transformation in America. Through detailed analysis and real-world examples, it demonstrates how Hip Hop's innovative spirit and collaborative mindset are already improving fields like education, healthcare, technology, and community building. The author challenges mainstream media's narrow portrayal of Hip Hop culture and argues that its methodologies and philosophies--born from marginalized communities' resilience and creativity--offer solutions to some of America's most pressing problems, including economic inequality, political dysfunction, and racial division. By documenting successful applications of Hip Hop principles across various sectors and advocating for broader recognition of Hip Hop's transformative potential, the book presents a compelling case for embracing this cultural movement as a catalyst for positive societal change.
Handbook of Neurologic Music Therapy
Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is a form of music therapy developed for people suffering from cognitive, sensory, or motor dysfunctions - arising from neurological diseases of the nervous system. People who can benefit from this therapy include sufferers from: stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's disease, autism, and other neurological diseases affecting cognition, movement, and communication (e.g., MS, Muscular Dystrophy, etc). The Handbook of Neurologic Music Therapy is a comprehensive landmark text presenting a new and revolutionary model of music in rehabilitation, therapy and medicine that is scientifically validated and clinically tested. It presents a field that is practiced by over 4000 NMT certified clinicians in over 70 countries. In this second edition, the book is fully updated and revised with new research updates in the field and extends the original clinical chapter content.
Demographic Psychological Characteristics of Suicide in Adolescents
Adolescence is one of the most complex and emotionally charged stages in a person's life. During this period, adolescents undergo major physical, psychological, and social changes. However, these changes can cause problems for some adolescents. In particular, the development of suicidal behavior in adolescents, that is, suicidal thoughts and actions, has become a pressing problem in many countries around the world, especially in recent years. This topic is gaining importance day by day due to the mental state of adolescents, their ability to adapt to their environment, as well as the influence of social networks and technology.
How to Stop and Quit Smoking Cannabis, Marijuana and Weeds
Cannabis, Commonly known as marijuana, weed, and pot, among other names, is a non-chemically uniform drug from the cannabis plant. Native to Central or South Asia, the cannabis plant has been used as a drug for both recreational and entheogenic purposes and in various traditional medicines for centuries. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive component of cannabis, which is one of the 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract.
Study of Self-Disclosure of X Standard Students
This study explores how personality influences self-disclosure among 10th-standard students. As adolescent mental health becomes an increasingly important concern, understanding how teenagers express their thoughts and emotions is essential. One of the key factors affecting their well-being is the quality of their relationships-especially with parents, peers, and teachers. Self-disclosure plays a major role in building these connections and shaping a healthy personality. The research was conducted on a sample of 200 students (100 boys and 100 girls) from various secondary schools in Bengaluru. Tools like Sinha's Self-Disclosure Inventory and the Adjustment Inventory for School Students were used to assess how open students are about different aspects of their lives-such as academics, emotions, family, and future goals-and how this relates to their personality traits. The study aimed to understand the relationship between self-disclosure and personality, as well as to examine how factors like gender and the type of school management (public or private) might influence this relationship.
The Success Code
The Success Code is your roadmap to lasting personal and professional achievement. Blending real-life experience, research, and compelling stories, Prof. Frederic Bontango Kweme reveals five core drivers of true success: Passion, Determination, Persistence, Consistency, and Discipline.This isn't just another motivational book-it's a practical, transformational guide packed with actionable strategies, reflection prompts, and tools you can use immediately. Learn how to overcome fear, break limiting habits, build empowering ones, and stay locked in on your goals.Whether you're battling procrastination, bouncing back from setbacks, or seeking clarity, The Success Code gives you the mindset and method to move forward with purpose.If you're ready to unlock your potential and lead a life of impact-this is your code.Your success story starts here.
How women are managing climacteric phase
This book explores psychological interventions in managing the complex and often challenging experiences associated with menopause. It focuses on the coping strategies, theoretical frameworks, and practical approaches that women use to navigate the physical, emotional, and psychological transitions during this phase of life.The work delves into various evidence-based therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and stress management strategies, as well as the role of social support systems, cultural perceptions, and personal resilience in shaping how women experience and manage menopause. It also examines the impact of mental health awareness, self-concept, and identity changes during midlife.Designed for both professionals and individuals seeking deeper understanding, this book serves as a valuable resource for psychologists, counselors, healthcare providers, and women going through the menopausal journey themselves.
The Mental Capital
This book explores the powerful connection between psychology and entrepreneurship, offering insights into how understanding human behavior can lead to more meaningful, thoughtful startups. Drawing from principles of emotional intelligence, motivation, and decision-making, it guides readers-especially young women-on how to turn their ideas into impactful ventures. With a focus on empathy, purpose, and creativity, this book is both a practical and reflective companion for anyone seeking to build not just a business, but something that truly connects with people.
Deep Learning Application
Child Facial Emotion Recognition using Deep Learning is an emerging field in artificial intelligence that focuses on accurately identifying emotional expressions from children's facial features. Unlike adult emotion recognition, this task presents unique challenges due to the subtler and more dynamic nature of children's emotional expressions, age-related facial changes, and limited availability of annotated datasets. Applications of child emotion recognition span across several domains including education (adaptive learning systems), healthcare (autism detection, mental health monitoring), and human-computer interaction (child-friendly AI companions). To enhance accuracy and generalization, many approaches also integrate techniques like data augmentation, facial landmark detection, and multimodal inputs (e.g., combining facial images with speech or physiological data).Despite advancements, the field still faces challenges such as dataset scarcity, ethical concerns, and the need for culturally and age-diverse training data. Future research aims to develop more robust, explainable, and privacy-preserving models tailored for real-world deployment in child-centered environments.
Self-Conscious and Moral Emotions in Collectives
This book explores self-conscious emotions like guilt and pride and examines their profound influence on individual and collective behaviors. It empirically tests how these emotions, rooted in personal and societal standards, motivate ethical actions and shape group dynamics. A key focus is on collective emotions, such as group-based guilt and pride, which emerge in response to group achievements or wrongdoings. The book provides real-world examples, from historical reckonings to professional and organizational contexts in family businesses, highlighting the impact of these emotions on reconciliation, reputation and moral behaviors. It offers practical implications for managing emotions within groups and organizations.
America’s Most Dangerous Jobs
America's Most Dangerous Jobs continues the tales of our country's workforce that began in Wounded Workers. This nonfiction sequel tells tales of 25 occupations found to have the highest fatality and serious injury rates in the U.S. These dangerous jobs were cross-referenced with cases over four decades from Dr. Bob's occupational psychiatric practice. Some of these tales are heartbreaking while others give us hope. They honor America's workers who may not appreciate the danger of the jobs they do.
Mind Power
Including an essay on applied psychology that will help you digest the lessons in the text. *** Atkinson's work is widely considered as one of the best among the New Thought publications. All his lessons are funneling into one big aim: how mind can conquer matter. Learn how to train and improve your mind and to train your new powers. *** Mind Over Matter is a powerful series that brings together the most influential motivational and metaphysical writings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries-books that have inspired generations to awaken their potential, harness their inner strength, and transform their lives through the power of thought and will. Featuring seminal works by pioneers such as William Walker Atkinson, James Allen, Orison Swett Marden, and others, this series explores themes of mental discipline, personal magnetism, the law of attraction, success consciousness, and the awakening of latent abilities. These texts-many of which helped shape the foundation of modern self-help, New Thought, and mind-power movements-offer practical techniques and timeless wisdom on how to focus the mind, build character, attract success, and unlock hidden energies within. Whether you're seeking personal transformation, spiritual insight, or mental clarity, Mind Over Matter is your essential guide to the enduring art of self-mastery.
Ghosts Between Doors
Ghosts Between Doors is a reckoning.Told with brutal honesty, dark humour, and the weight of lived experience, this memoir follows Peter Alan through the shadows of psychiatric detention and the institutional systems meant to help - but so often harm. It's a story of survival: of loss, locked wards, and the lingering echoes of a past that refuses to fade.As a psychotherapeutic counsellor and founder of PACTS, Peter brings rare dual insight - lived and professional - to a world still shrouded in stigma. This is not just a memoir, but a call to rethink what we mean by "mental health," and who we choose to listen to.
The Freedom Office
In a world dominated by a relentless rat race, Sofia Kakkava offers a beacon of hope and transformation. Her guide, "Freedom Office," promises to shatter the boundaries of conventional work and lifestyle, leading readers to the coveted essence of freedom. Sofia begins by revealing the harsh truths of a life filled with stress, mundane routines, and unfulfilling relationships. Yet, she unveils a powerful truth: life can indeed change for the better. Introducing the "Freedom Mindset," she sets the stage for profound transformations. Sofia's background as a Coaching Psychologist (MSc) enriches the book's offerings. She shares personal experiences as a global digital nomad and integrates uniquely-designed mindset techniques, including the revolutionary SERF method and GRASS technique. By combining her extensive expertise with practical exercises, she provides an unmatched blend of personal stories and scientific fact. "Freedom Office" centers on the principle of thriving in location independence. Sofia explores the mindset of successful digital nomads and the broader realm of remote work, diving into the psychology, habits, and challenges of this lifestyle. Many dream of escaping their daily grind, wishing to travel more and integrate their careers with their desires for exploration. "Freedom Office" addresses this yearning, illustrating how to make it a reality. The book focuses on two main ideas: Mindset and Action. Sofia equips readers with tools and techniques for mindset development while challenging them to take decisive action. Her compelling call to arms encourages those accustomed to the conventional rat race to break free and forge a life of true freedom. Join Sofia on this transformative journey, emerge with renewed vision, and translate your aspirations into significant achievements. "Freedom Office" is your compass to a life of unparalleled freedom and fulfillment.
Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts
God can transform your pain into joy- a gentle guide through the stages of healing from grief, loss, or trauma- compassionate biblical wisdom and practical mental health tools- from a survivor of domestic violence, licensed professional counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly two decades of experienceNo matter what life has been like, at some point or another we all have the same question: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Grief, loss, and trauma affect each of us, and there are times it feels like the pain will never end. Yet hope, healing, and inner peace are not only possible, they are promises that our good God has made--and will keep.But how? When? What can I do to experience such healing? How do I move through pain and find the other side of grief? When will I get my life back? Will I ever feel happy again?In this compassionate book, licensed counselor and domestic violence survivor Kimberly Haar leads you through a transformative journey of healing. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, she shows you how to navigate the difficult seasons of life with vulnerability, faith, and resilience so that you can ultimately embrace hope, find joy, and rediscover God's deep and abiding love for you.If you've been struggling with feelings of shame, guilt, anger, unforgiveness, or the sense that you have been abandoned by God, this honest yet encouraging book may be exactly what you need to turn the corner toward full restoration.
The Freedom Office
In a world dominated by a relentless rat race, Sofia Kakkava offers a beacon of hope and transformation. Her guide, "Freedom Office," promises to shatter the boundaries of conventional work and lifestyle, leading readers to the coveted essence of freedom. Sofia begins by revealing the harsh truths of a life filled with stress, mundane routines, and unfulfilling relationships. Yet, she unveils a powerful truth: life can indeed change for the better. Introducing the "Freedom Mindset," she sets the stage for profound transformations. Sofia's background as a Coaching Psychologist (MSc) enriches the book's offerings. She shares personal experiences as a global digital nomad and integrates uniquely-designed mindset techniques, including the revolutionary SERF method and GRASS technique. By combining her extensive expertise with practical exercises, she provides an unmatched blend of personal stories and scientific fact. "Freedom Office" centers on the principle of thriving in location independence. Sofia explores the mindset of successful digital nomads and the broader realm of remote work, diving into the psychology, habits, and challenges of this lifestyle. Many dream of escaping their daily grind, wishing to travel more and integrate their careers with their desires for exploration. "Freedom Office" addresses this yearning, illustrating how to make it a reality. The book focuses on two main ideas: Mindset and Action. Sofia equips readers with tools and techniques for mindset development while challenging them to take decisive action. Her compelling call to arms encourages those accustomed to the conventional rat race to break free and forge a life of true freedom. Join Sofia on this transformative journey, emerge with renewed vision, and translate your aspirations into significant achievements. "Freedom Office" is your compass to a life of unparalleled freedom and fulfillment.
