The Rose of Being
The Rose of Being by Gerry Anne Lenhart, Ph.D., blends Jung's four psychological functions (intuition, sensation, feeling, thinking) with luminous readings of Genesis, mandala symbolism, and cross-cultural myth. The Rose of Being offers a fresh, deeply human map of how consciousness forms-beginning in the womb archetype, moving through the split of ego and soul, and circling back toward wholeness in the Self. Along the way, Lenhart draws on Michael Fordham's developmental insights, the archetypes of the four archangels, Sumerian and Biblical narratives, and love-of-learning prose that invites both scholars and seekers to see their own story in the world's oldest stories. The result is part guidebook, part revelation: a gracefully argued model of individuation that readers can feel as well as understand-ideal for therapists, spiritual directors, book clubs, and anyone longing for a wiser inner compass. If you've ever suspected your life has mythic shape and meaning, this book shows you why-and how to live it.
Somatic Therapy Workbook
You're safe now. So why are your shoulders still up by your ears?Your mind knows the danger passed. Your body is still waiting for the next blow.Does Any Of This Sound Familiar?- You're constantly on edge, scanning for danger even when you're safe at home - Your shoulders won't drop, your jaw stays clenched, and relaxation feels like a foreign concept - Doctors can't explain your chronic pain, migraines, or gut issues, but they're very real - You feel like a ghost in your own body, watching your life happen from the outside - Out of nowhere, you're right back there, feeling everything like it's happening now - You explode in anger or burst into tears, and everyone looks at you like you're broken - Sleep doesn't restore you anymore. You wake up already exhaustedI get it. Your mind knows you're safe. Your body doesn't believe it.You've tried therapy. You understand your trauma. But understanding didn't stop your shoulders from staying tight, your breath from staying shallow, or your body from living like the danger never ended.Here's what's not working: - Talk therapy can't touch trauma that lives in your muscles and nervous system - Medication numbs you out but doesn't teach your body it's finally safe - Breathing exercises feel impossible when your body won't let you take a full breath - "Just relax" is insulting when your nervous system is hardwired for survivalYour body needs something different. It needs Somatic Therapy.But First, Let's Be RealThis isn't a quick fix. Healing requires you to feel your body again (the thing you've been avoiding). Some exercises will be uncomfortable. Some days you'll want to quit.But if you're done living like a stranger in your own skin, if you're ready to finally exhale without your body screaming danger, this is for you.The freedom you're looking for is on the other side of feeling.Inside this book: - The 3 red flags your nervous system is stuck in survival mode - Where trauma actually lives in your body and how to find it - Why numbing out makes everything worse, not better - The "window of tolerance" and why you're always outside of it - The fastest grounding technique when you're dissociating - Why your body screams through pain when words won't come - How to teach your nervous system you're not dying anymore - Why part of you sabotages your healing and how to stop it - How to stop hating the body that kept you alive - Building safety from the inside when the world feels threatening - Protecting your nervous system from people who trigger you - The 3-minute daily practice that keeps you from spiralingThis Book is for You if...- Your body never feels safe, even at home in bed - You have chronic pain doctors can't explain (they just say "it's stress") - You feel numb, detached, like you're watching your life instead of living it - Emotions from the past hijack you without warning - Talk therapy helped your mind but your body still feels trapped - You're ready to feel safe in your own skin againStop surviving. Start living. Get your copy now.
The Bipolar Journey
Your diagnosis isn't your destiny-it's the beginning of your breakthrough.Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing-but it doesn't have to define you. In this compassionate and practical guide, discover how to navigate life beyond your diagnosis with confidence, clarity, and hope.Grounded in evidence-based psychology and lived experience, this book helps readers understand the nature of bipolar disorder, manage mood swings, and rebuild emotional balance. Through actionable tools, mindset strategies, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to: Identify and manage triggers before they take controlDevelop daily routines that stabilize mood and energyStrengthen relationships and communicate effectivelyRebuild self-worth and rediscover purposeEmpowering and deeply supportive, this guide reminds you that you are not broken-you are capable, resilient, and worthy of a joyful, balanced life.
Inspiration
Inspiration propels us. It's the basis of every accomplishment. But the idea that it simply falls into your lap is a myth. Inspiration doesn't come to us in a gust of wind, only to disappear into the mist again. You make it happen; it's a reward for work that you've already done. The combination of perspiration and inspiration takes you to where you want to go.In this ode to what is perhaps the brain's greatest achievement, Ap Dijksterhuis explains, with a storyteller's verve, what inspiration is, why we have it, how it works and how to get it. Drawing upon on the most up-to-date research in neuroscience and psychology, he shows how inspiration stands in relation to creativity, motivation, curiosity and the overall functioning of the brain.Ultimately, inspiration is not a privilege granted to a talented few: everyone who chooses inspiration will benefit from it. Including you.
The Book On Attention
The Book on Attention is a compelling exploration of the complexities surrounding one of the most vital yet neglected faculties of human experience-attention. In an age dominated by distractions, the book reflects on how an onslaught of digital stimuli has eroded our most intrinsic ability to focus. Presented in a narrative that weaves cultural commentary with profound insights from psychology, the author probes the implications of divided focus on individual well-being and societal engagement. Beginning with an examination of 'Attention in the Age of Distraction', the author outlines how technology has reshaped our attention-a landscape punctuated by notifications, alerts, and other digital disturbances. Chapters delve into the psychological mechanisms that dictate our attentional resources and the historical lineage of how people have interacted with attention over time. The hidden costs of our fractured focus are unpacked, illustrating how chronic distraction affects not just personal productivity but also broader implications for emotional health, relationships, and democratic engagement. Each chapter thoughtfully investigates pertinent themes, including the role of aesthetics in environmental design, the neuroscience of focus, and the cultural shifts that govern our attentional landscapes. Key concepts such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and metacognitive awareness emerge as essential tools for reclaiming our agency in how we allocate our focus. Innovative practices and techniques aimed at enhancing concentration-rooted in ancient contemplative traditions yet grounded in contemporary science-are offered as pathways to cultivate deeper engagement with the world. From the phenomenology of conscious awareness to the socio-economic implications of attention in the market, the book encapsulates a holistic view of this landscape, encouraging readers to question their habitual engagement with technology while fostering profound self-reflection. Readers will not only emerge with a nuanced understanding of attention's role but will be equipped with tools to reclaim their most precious resource in a world that continually seeks to capture it. Ultimately, The Book on Attention serves both as a clarion call to individual awakening and a societal manifesto-a guide for navigating the intricate dance between technology and humanity's deeper needs for connection and presence. Published by The Book On Publishing, the official publisher of The Book On Series.
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Provides guidance for both employers and staff on promoting positive mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health in the workplace The importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is a subject of increased public awareness and governmental attention. The Department of Health advises that one in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Although a number of recent developments and initiatives have raised the profile of this crucial issue, employers are experiencing challenges in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace contains expert guidance for improving mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health. This comprehensive book addresses the range of issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing in work environments - providing all involved with informative and practical assistance. Authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler examine changing workplace environment for improved wellbeing, shifting employer and employee attitudes on mental health, possible solutions to current and future challenges and more. Detailed, real-world case studies illustrate a variety of associated concerns from both employer and employee perspectives. This important guide: Explains why understanding mental health is important and its impact on businesses and employees Discusses why and how to promote mental health in the workplace and the importance of having an effective 'wellbeing strategy' Provides guidance on managing staff experiencing mental ill health Addresses dealing with employee stress and anxiety Features resources for further support if experiencing mental health issues Introduces the concept of being an 'active bystander' and its role in creating a safer and more inclusive workplace environment Includes up-to-date links to relevant research and websites for further reading and support Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace, Second Edition is a valuable resource for those in the workplace wanting to look after their physical and mental wellbeing, and those looking for guidance in managing staff with mental health issues.
Decoding Human Dynamics
Why do some conversations create connection - while others spark conflict? Why do trust, motivation, and cooperation collapse - even in intelligent teams and relationships?Every human interaction hides an unseen pattern - a flow of emotion, energy, and information. In Decoding Human Dynamics, Deepanshu Suman reveals the invisible architecture behind behavior: how people influence, synchronize, and adapt like living systems.Blending insights from neuroscience, behavioral economics, and systems theory, this book transforms how you understand yourself and others. You'll learn why trust erodes, how power really operates, and what makes teams, relationships, and societies enter "flow states" - moments when human systems function with effortless harmony.More than psychology, this is a practical science of connection - teaching you to: Read emotional and behavioral feedback loops in real time.Design trust that adapts under uncertainty.Turn conflict into alignment through dynamic balance.Lead and learn like a self-organizing organism.Whether you're leading a team, building relationships, or simply trying to understand people, Decoding Human Dynamics will show you how to see the hidden system behind every human story - and master it.Stop reacting to people. Start architecting human energy.
Wake the F Up - The Essential Guide to Spiritual Awakening and Freedom
WAKE THE F UP-THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL AWAKENING AND FREEDOM by Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhDAll the sages say the same thing: the ONLY way to be truly happy is to wake up. This means moving from an egoic-state of consciousness to an awake-aware state in which you can truly live as your authentic loving self. This book provides a five-step process to awakening. It includes hundreds of quotations from the wisdom literature, real-life examples and practical tools. You will learn how to: Recognize the patterns of thoughts that cause sufferingSurface subconscious beliefs and fearsObserve your controlling egoic-mind and transcend itReveal your true, authentic and loving natureLive in ease, flow and presenceBy applying the five-step process you will learn how to transform your life difficulties into opportunities and awaken to who you truly are.Join millions of people today who are raising their consciousness and moving from a place of darkness and ignorance to a time of light, abundance and freedom.
A Journal of Ptsd
"David Gibson's reality was altered in a moment on September 18, 2013. His eloquent and poignant requiem chronicles his efforts to re-orient himself to a world whose boundaries and reference points abruptly disappeared. In his poetry, he chronicles his experiences in a way that helps us understand the hidden struggle of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD." - Dr. Larry Cebulski, clinical psychologist
Mistakes Are Like Fertiliser
Every setback carries the seed of a comeback.Mistakes Are Like Fertiliser is not just another self-help book-it's a guide to seeing failure in a whole new light.What if your biggest mistakes weren't the end, but the beginning of something extraordinary?Through the untold stories of 15 remarkable individuals, this book reveals how setbacks can break us-or become the very seeds of growth. From devastating losses to hard-earned comebacks, these gripping accounts are paired with practical strategies and reflective prompts to help you: Break free from cycles of repeated mistakesTransform failure into your greatest assetSee every setback as the start of a powerful comebackHonest and transformative, Mistakes Are Like Fertiliser invites you to embrace failure, grow from it, and rewrite your story. Your mistakes don't define you-they refine you.
The Still Mind Strategy
What if the most powerful tool for clarity, resilience, and original thought isn t another productivity app but less noise? In a world that rewards constant input, rapid reaction, and public visibility, this book offers something radically different: a practical, science-backed framework for reclaiming your attention through strategic silence. This is not about escaping the world it s about engaging with it on your own terms. Drawing from cognitive clarity, psychological research, and ancient disciplines of stillness, the book shows how to train a quiet mind that can cut through digital chaos, manage internal noise, and access deeper insight when it matters most. Whether you're overwhelmed by information overload, trapped in reactive thinking, or simply seeking a new mental operating system, this is your playbook for mental sovereignty. Ideal for professionals, creatives, and curious minds navigating overstimulated environments, it helps you: - Use stillness strategy to sharpen focus without burnout - Break free from algorithm-driven distractions and reclaim your inner space - Build unshakeable presence for better decisions, relationships, and creativity - Design your day around mindful attention techniques that actually work - Cultivate the psychological strength to resist noise and think deeply The result isn t just peace it s power. Learn how to think clearly, act with intention, and create space for your best ideas to surface. If you're serious about developing mental resilience, protecting your cognitive bandwidth, and finally feeling present in your own life, this is the guide you ve been waiting for. Bold, timely, and essential it s time to step back from the noise and move forward with purpose.
Change in Chains
Why do we keep doing the very things that hurt us break toxic habits, sabotage our relationships, or procrastinate our potential despite knowing better? It s not because we re weak. It s because those patterns once protected us. This powerful and eye-opening book reveals the hidden emotional logic behind self-defeating behaviours, helping you finally make sense of what s kept you stuck. Drawing from psychology, attachment theory, and neuroscience, it explores the real reasons habits are hard to break not due to lack of willpower, but because they ve served an unspoken need: soothing shame, creating safety, or preventing rejection. Designed for thoughtful, self-aware readers who are tired of surface-level advice, this book is for anyone who: Struggles with self-sabotage recovery Wants to understand the emotional roots of bad habits Is ready to move beyond discipline and into deep change Feels trapped in identity patterns that no longer fit Instead of demanding that you fix yourself, the book guides you to decode your internal conflicts and heal from within. You ll discover how inner conflict and habit loops form, how shame and behaviour change interact, and why your nervous system resists change even when you want it most. By the final page, you ll gain a clearer sense of self, a framework for psychological patterns and change, and the tools to build new behaviours that reflect who you re becoming not who you had to be. If you ve ever wondered how to reclaim your mind, your story, and your future start here, where clarity meets compassion.
The Art of Listening
Most people think the key to better communication is learning how to speak more clearly, confidently, or charismatically. But the real secret? It's learning how to listen with intention, attention, and presence. In a world full of noise, those who master the art of listening skills stand out not because they talk louder, but because they hear what others miss. This book flips the script on traditional communication advice. Drawing on insights from psychology, neuroscience, and everyday human behavior, it reveals why active listening techniques are the foundation of every meaningful conversation, persuasive message, and lasting relationship. Whether you're navigating leadership meetings, deepening personal bonds, or just trying to stop interrupting those you care about, you'll learn how to turn silence into strength and mindful communication into your most trusted tool. Designed for anyone tired of miscommunications, shallow interactions, or feeling unheard, this is a guide for thoughtful professionals, partners, and parents who want to connect better by listening and speaking with purpose. You'll discover: How to stop reacting and start truly hearing Why attention is more powerful than advice When to speak less to say more How interpersonal communication strategies build trust and credibility What the best leaders, partners, and friends do differently By the final page, you won t just improve your conversations you ll shift how you show up in every part of your life. If you're searching for a practical, intelligent path to communication skills, connection, and impact, start by listening. Perfect for readers looking to improve conversations, enhance relationship communication, or elevate their influence through leadership and listening.
Born Baggaged
With this book we find that there is reason to believe that we can break free from our psychological suffering. Dr Marleen De Villiers shows how you can find the gift in the wounds that you have uncomfortably lived with for too long. She expertly places psychotherapy in the spotlight, showing us that there is another way. This book debunks the uncomfortable myths of psychotherapy and offers a way forward into personal growth, self-mastery and authenticity. By offering researched facts alongside stories and vignettes of patients and clients emerging from her professional psychotherapy practice, she succinctly creates a floor plan resulting in a comprehensive offering for understanding our personal and collective psychological profiles. Ultimately, Born Baggaged embraces the power of transformation and the possibility of metamorphosis. The message is clear: you can change your limiting self-belief and restrictive patterns, you can create the life that you deserve and you can be the person who you have actually been born to be, authentic and free. "Why do we believe the lies that we live with that started in our families and that we continue to drag around our relationships like filthy rags? Do we tell ourselves new and smarter lies as we go through life, or can we choose differently, to grow through life's challenges and upheavals, as much as we celebrate the magnificent moments that come around as well?" - Marleen De Villiers, Ph.D
Bend, Don't Break
The future of work isn't waiting for you to catch up.AI is reshaping jobs. Entire industries are shifting faster than most of us can catch our breath. The new competitive edge isn't expertise-it's adaptability.But real adaptability isn't just about being flexible. It's about building a system that helps you evolve without losing what matters most. In Bend, Don't Break, Matt A. West introduces the Adaptability System-a practical, research-backed framework for navigating change with purpose. With relatable stories and hands-on tools, this book will help you: Spot and break free from the patterns of resistance that keep you stuck.Overcome Frozen Expertise-when what you once mastered starts weighing you down instead of lifting you up.Escape the Business of Busyness and focus on what actually moves you forward.Embrace the Grow in Beta mindset-experiment, adapt, and upgrade continuously instead of bracing for perfection.Adapt alongside AI while protecting your uniquely human edge.Whether you're leading through uncertainty or simply trying to stay relevant, Bend, Don't Break will help you meet the future with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
The Little Book of Self-help
What if reclaiming your peace, balance, and purpose didn't require endless motivation-but just a few mindful shifts? In The Little Book of Self-Help, readers are invited to explore a refreshingly practical path toward personal growth, free from the empty promises and clich矇s of traditional self-help. This isn't a one-size-fits-all manual-it's a customizable, science-backed guide designed to help you discover what truly works for you.With engaging exercises, reflection prompts, and real-world tools, this book walks you through the process of managing stress, conquering procrastination, and developing emotional resilience. You'll learn how to turn weaknesses into strengths, transform negative thought patterns, nurture meaningful relationships, and sustain motivation even through life's toughest challenges.Whether you're struggling with burnout, looking to break old habits, or simply seeking clarity and calm, The Little Book of Self-Help offers a roadmap toward authentic, lasting change-one mindful step at a time.
The Artist's Life
This book delves into the lives, growth, and inner workings of creative artists, sharing stories about the lives of those who have built their career in the arts. Drawing from interviews with more than 60 expert artists from varied domains - including Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winners - these detailed, intimate, and surprising anecdotes shed light on creativity from both personal and professional perspectives. Chapters focus on the influences of family and school on creativity, through early discoveries and passions that led to growth and development. In their own words, interviewees describe the joys of 'making it' in the creative world alongside the realities of the business, from finances to relationships and possible legacies. Taking a narrative approach that reveals the hidden truths about being a creative artist, this book offers a unique window on creativity for researchers and artists alike.
The Bipolar Journey Workbook Companion
Your story matters. Your healing is possible.The Bipolar Journey: Workbook Companion is a compassionate, interactive guide designed to empower individuals living with bipolar disorder. Created by Ivette Smith, this workbook provides a structured yet gentle space for reflection, understanding, and growth.Through thoughtful prompts, real-world coping tools, and personalized exercises, readers can explore mood patterns, recognize triggers, manage relationships, plan for crises, and cultivate self-care routines that truly work. Each page encourages self-discovery without judgment and celebrates progress-no matter how small.Whether you're newly diagnosed or have lived with bipolar disorder for years, this workbook helps you build awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Grounded in empathy and experience, The Bipolar Journey is more than a workbook-it's a trusted companion for your mental health journey, reminding you that healing is possible, and you are never alone.
The Invigorate Model
The three-tier Invigorate Model provides tools and guidelines for employers, team leaders and individuals to prevent and manage burnout in the workplace. Developed by psychologist Katarina Gaborova (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen).
Resilience on the Front Line
Resilience on the Front Line is a practical, boots-on-the-ground guide for anyone working-or caring about someone working-on the front lines of trauma.Drawing on nearly thirty years experience as a police officer and Wellness leader, author Mike Lockington offers 101 real-world recommendations to help trauma-exposed professionals, their leaders, and their families take proactive steps toward resilience and mental wellness. Whether it be policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing, corrections, or other trauma-exposed work, this book offers clear, actionable strategies grounded in lived experience and informed by a deep understanding of front line reality.Unlike clinical texts or personal memoirs, this guide bridges the gap-combining credible insight with immediate advice. From within the broader framework of community safety and well-being, this book speaks to those working in Wellness units, executive leadership roles, and anyone supporting a loved one in these professions. With leadership guidance and honest stories from the front line, this book offers a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal understanding.Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or simply trying to stay healthy in a demanding job-this book is your field guide to resilience.
Resilience on the Front Line
Resilience on the Front Line is a practical, boots-on-the-ground guide for anyone working-or caring about someone working-on the front lines of trauma.Drawing on nearly thirty years experience as a police officer and Wellness leader, author Mike Lockington offers 101 real-world recommendations to help trauma-exposed professionals, their leaders, and their families take proactive steps toward resilience and mental wellness. Whether it be policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing, corrections, or other trauma-exposed work, this book offers clear, actionable strategies grounded in lived experience and informed by a deep understanding of front line reality.Unlike clinical texts or personal memoirs, this guide bridges the gap-combining credible insight with immediate advice. From within the broader framework of community safety and well-being, this book speaks to those working in Wellness units, executive leadership roles, and anyone supporting a loved one in these professions. With leadership guidance and honest stories from the front line, this book offers a powerful blend of professional wisdom and personal understanding.Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or simply trying to stay healthy in a demanding job-this book is your field guide to resilience.
All is Well
Christine Wright is having a bad day.She's an ex-special forces soldier, a recovering alcoholic, and now a freshly minted church minister whose first act of ministry is to cover up a murder. Maybe her reflexes are a little too twitchy for parish life.From the opening page, All Is Well races through cover-ups and confessions-from a body hastily buried behind the rectory to a furious parishioner desperate to keep her beloved church alive in an indifferent, secular world. Shadowing Christine's every move is a terminally ill military cop determined to bring her to justice."If you like your priests and their sermons filled with comfortable, pious assertions, if your soul cries out for order and propriety, you might not warm up to Christine Wright-but I did. Readers out there, hang on for a dazzling ride and a howling good time. This is a novelist's debut to remember."-DAVID CARPENTER, award-winning author of Welcome to Canada and The GoldAmong the novel's many revelations is how quickly we find ourselves rooting for the flawed, irreverent Christine-a woman who cannot fake holiness, even when her life depends on it.Mystic Julian of Norwich-she of the famous "All shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well," is the patron saint of this wickedly funny novel.Shortlisted by Crime Writers of Canada for Best First Crime Novel, 2022Katherine Walker is a Canadian novelist and military chaplain. Her work explores faith, our modern world, and the ways light still finds us in the dark.
Disconnected Together
The constant pull of your screen is not a personal failure-it is a design feature of the device in front of you. A generation has been lured into a state of chronic distraction by companies whose algorithms are engineered to exploit our deepest psychological needs for profit. This is the battle of our time, and the well-being of our children is on the front lines.In Disconnected Together, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist and a psychologist and psychoanalyst deliver a stunning indictment of the attention economy. They fuse cutting-edge brain science with profound psychoanalytic insights to reveal the full extent of the neurological and emotional damage that has been done. From the fracturing of an infant's trust to the hijacking of an adolescent's identity, they expose a public health crisis hiding in plain sight.But this is more than an expos矇 -it is a necessary call to action. The authors argue that individual willpower is no match for this multi-trillion-dollar industry. Making an irrefutable case for the urgent regulation of social media, Disconnected Together provides the blueprint for a movement. It is an essential read for anyone ready to fight for a future where technology serves humanity, not the other way around, and genuine human connection can finally be reclaimed.
Defy
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Imagine living the life you want to lead, not the one you're willing to accept. This profound but practical book offers clear steps to stop people pleasing and start living your truth. "A powerful book. If you've ever compromised your principles to please others, Defy will give you the will--and skill--to stand up for yourself."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again In a moment when many of us are anxious and unsure what to do--whether we're confronting injustice on a social scale or facing something closer to home--award-winning researcher Dr. Sunita Sah offers simple strategies to activate your values. How many times have you wanted to object, disagree, or opt out of something but ended up swallowing your words, shaking your head, and just going along? Featuring groundbreaking research, gripping stories, and easy everyday strategies, Defy reveals how to show up for yourself and others personally, professionally, and beyond. Dr. Sah's data-driven approach shows why everyone needs the power of defiance and how to build this essential skill. Learn how to: - Take simple steps to practice defying in low-stakes situations- Decode your body's signals that it's time to defy- Activate the superpower of taking responsibility for yourself and others- Rehearse for challenging situations; get comfortable being uncomfortable- Teach kids the difference between being "good" or obedient and doing the right thing, even when it's unpopular- Spark a domino effect: defiance can be contagious. Compliance is a constant, corrosive force in our society. But while it's pervasive, it's also preventable.
Hypnosis in Sex Therapy
This book is for professionals practising clinical hypnotherapy and medical hypnosis with clients experiencing sexual issues. It is a practical teaching tool that helps both the novice and advanced professionals understand how to apply the power of hypnosis to a range of issues including lack of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, anorgasmia, unwanted sexual behaviours, sex addiction, recovery from sexual assault, sex and disability, as well as helping clients have great sex lives.You will gain: A solid understanding of the basic principles of sex therapyHow and when to use hypnosis in psychosexual therapyFast, solution-focused approaches with clients/patientsWhat research backs up the use of hypnosis in this fieldA review of 40 of Dr O'Keefe's cases to give you vast oversight of her work54 techniques you can apply for sexual issues
The Dream Codes Lectures
Dr. Aragno has written a scientifically groundbreaking book on mind and psychoanalysis. Using Freud's foundational dream theory Aragno's code-based approach helps us understand the current rapid changes in human evolution. This book is a tour de force, probably one of the most original contributions of this century. -Arnold Richards, MD"Anna Aragno has done it again in another seminal work at a time of scientific interest in semiotic consilience! A pioneer in information theory applied to psychoanalysis and mind, here she adds the semiotics of biology, the human brain, and their evolution. A must read for all interested in psychoanalytic theory and its contributions to knowledge. Her work has inspired me for many years and will be a foundational text in my teaching and writing. It is her usual tour de force." -Eric R. Marcus, MD Supervising & Training Psychoanalyst Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research"Eminent psychoanalytic scholar Anna Aragno dives into the deepest questions of human origins taking us on an exhilarating journey through corridors of interdisciplinary exploration seamlessly blending Freudian dream theory, evolutionary anthropology, contemporary neuroscience, with the pioneering inter-discipline of code biology.Through meticulous analysis and compelling historical narratives, Aragno unveils hidden threads connecting our evolutionary past to our current experience of meaning, ingenuously extending Freud's primary and secondary processes to reveal how the codes of nature give rise to the codes of mind and culture. and what "artificial intelligence" portends for both.Dream Codes reads like a mystery novel of scientific and philosophical detective work! With each page, we are invited to transcend disciplinary boundaries and embark on a voyage of discovery where Freudian metatheory dialogues with modern scientific inquiry to reveal a provocative re-thinking about the origins and nature of human meaning." -Don Favareau, National University of Singapore "I am thrilled to say this uniquely original x-disciplinary volume of integrative thinking is one of the most exciting experiences in recent years. Anna Aragno examines emergent humanism from Freud through a century of advances in brain biology, integrating and enhancing two systems of thought. She explores Barbieri's code-based paradigm through the lens of Freud's Dream theory, cogently applying a lucid exposition of isomorphic coding processes operating across evolutionary layers of biochemistry, neurobiology, and language. Aragno illustrates how Freud's Dream theory, as a specific instance of the copy-code template, links image and affect in primary process thought, enabling an interpretive translation of meaningful human communication making us worthy of the label - sentient Homo sapiens. Aragno, Brava!" -Theodore Shapiro MD Professor Emeritus, Weill Cornell Medicine
Internal Family Systems Made Simple
Internal Family Systems Made Simple A Beginner's Path to Understanding Your Multiple Parts, Healing Emotional Pain, and Transforming Your Inner World Struggling with inner conflict, anxiety, or feeling stuck in painful patterns? Discover the life-changing approach thousands are using to heal from within. Have you ever felt like different parts of you want different things? One part wants to move forward while another holds you back. One part criticizes everything you do while another just wants peace. You're not alone, and you're not broken-you're simply experiencing what Internal Family Systems therapy calls "parts." This comprehensive beginner's guide reveals: The groundbreaking IFS model that views your mind as an internal family of parts, each trying to help you in its own way-even when their methods create problems Why you have a critical inner voice and how to transform it from an enemy into an ally through understanding its protective purpose The three types of parts-Managers who try to prevent pain, Firefighters who react to pain, and Exiles who carry old wounds-and how they interact to create your emotional experiences Your Core Self: the calm, compassionate leader within you that can never be damaged, no matter what you've been through The 6 F's protocol: a step-by-step process for having healing conversations with your parts, helping them release burdens they've carried for years Practical applications for relationships, workplace stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions Real-life examples throughout each chapter showing exactly how IFS works in everyday situations The unburdening process that helps wounded parts release shame, fear, worthlessness, and other painful beliefs that keep you stuck Perfect for anyone dealing with: → Anxiety and constant worry → Depression and emotional numbness → Self-criticism and low self-esteem → Relationship conflicts and communication breakdowns → Trauma and emotional wounds from the past → Addictive or compulsive behaviors → Feeling stuck in repeating patterns → Difficulty managing emotions Unlike traditional therapy approaches that try to eliminate unwanted thoughts or behaviors, IFS teaches you to understand and befriend all parts of yourself. When your parts feel heard and valued, they naturally relax and transform. Written in clear, accessible language with college-level readability, this guide breaks down complex psychological concepts into practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Each chapter includes multiple examples featuring diverse characters and situations, making the concepts easy to understand and relate to your own life. No therapy experience required. Whether you're new to personal development work or have tried other approaches without lasting results, this book provides a fresh perspective on healing that honors your inner wisdom. Start your journey today. Learn to access the calm, compassionate Self that's been there all along, waiting to lead your internal family toward harmony and wholeness. Discover why thousands of therapists and individuals worldwide are embracing IFS as a powerful path to lasting emotional healing and personal transformation.
EMDR Therapy for Beginners
Discover the Fast-Track to Trauma Healing That's Helped Millions Worldwide. No medical jargon. No complicated theories. Just clear, practical information written for absolute beginners. Struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or painful memories that won't go away? Feel like years of traditional therapy haven't brought the relief you desperately need? EMDR therapy offers a proven, faster path to healing-and this comprehensive beginner's guide shows you exactly how it works and what to expect. What You'll Learn Inside: → How EMDR works - Understand the science behind eye movement therapy in simple, college-level language anyone can grasp → What EMDR treats - From combat PTSD and sexual assault trauma to phobias, anxiety, depression, and childhood abuse-discover if EMDR can help your specific situation → The complete 8-phase process - Walk through every step of EMDR treatment so you know exactly what happens in each session → Real success stories - Read detailed accounts from combat veterans, assault survivors, accident victims, and others who found relief through EMDR → Finding qualified therapists - Learn how to locate EMDR-trained professionals, what questions to ask, and how to prepare for your first appointment → Practical preparation - Build your emotional toolkit with specific techniques you'll use throughout treatment → Common questions answered - Get honest answers about cost, duration, side effects, and what can go wrong This Book Includes: ✓ Numerous real-life examples explaining complex concepts in relatable terms ✓ Clear explanations of trauma processing and memory storage ✓ Detailed case studies showing EMDR's effectiveness across different conditions ✓ Step-by-step action plan to begin your healing journey ✓ Resource lists for finding help and continued support ✓ Self-assessment tools to determine if EMDR is right for you Why EMDR Therapy? Unlike traditional talk therapy that can take years, EMDR often produces significant results in just weeks or months. Recognized by the World Health Organization, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and major psychiatric associations worldwide, EMDR has helped millions process traumatic memories without having to relive every painful detail. Perfect For: Trauma survivors seeking alternatives to prolonged talk therapy People with PTSD, anxiety, or phobias rooted in past experiences Those who've tried other treatments without lasting relief Family members wanting to understand a loved one's EMDR treatment Mental health students exploring evidence-based trauma therapies Anyone curious about this revolutionary therapeutic approach From understanding how your brain stores traumatic memories to celebrating your healing transformation, this guide walks beside you through every stage of the EMDR journey. Your past doesn't have to control your present. Healing is possible. Start your journey today.
Clinical Gestalt Therapy
The purpose of this book is to support and strengthen the trend of integrating the Gestalt approach into psychotherapeutic work with people with mental disorders. The book provides examples of the ideas of author's colleagues and his own attempts to translate the terms of psychopathology into the language in order to enrich both approaches with the novelty that is so necessary for the growth and with strengthening of the professional interest of Gestalt therapists in clinical psychotherapy. The relevance of understanding psychopathological disorders from the perspective of the Gestalt approach, as well as the need to develop adaptive strategies for psychotherapy of people suffering from these disorders, is undoubted. It opens the door to a new space of awareness, experimentation, research, and co-creation that we can explore together with our colleagues and our clients - fellow travelers who are looking for new boundaries of existence and new ways to live in this difficult and ever-changing world.The idea to write the book was fueled by the deep interest I had in the mental world of those who literally feel what is happening in the environment in a different way or those who do not deny reality but do not want to know anything about it and run away from it into neurotic perception or into the "bodily madness" of conversion disorder. I would like to note that working with people with mental disorders in the Gestalt Therapy paradigm not only helped me to step away from the one-sided norm-centered expert position of a clinical psychologist, but also to complete it with a commitment to existential dialogue, as well as the ability to experimentally seek new ways of creative adjustment for each individual client and for myself in this process. In addition, it highlighted my own "dark" spots, and helped me to feel that in humanistic psychotherapy, a specialist firstly is a personality, and only then he or she is a professional. -- Yevgeny Ryaboy
Global Minds
This book treats 15 different nations as 15 living laboratories for the human mind. This book takes you on a global tour of modern thinking. It explores one powerful idea: every national culture is a large-scale psychological experiment. This collection contains 15 essays, each one a case study of a different country. We will explore how these "experiments" shape how people think, feel, and face the future. You'll visit Japan to see how overwork physically reshapes the brain. You'll travel to the United States to understand how belief itself is structured in a polarized world. Then, you'll see how cognition works under China's algorithmic governance. The book is organized into five parts. We start with how big systems, like work culture and technology, shape you as an individual. Next, we explore how different cultures like Germany, Denmark, and Sweden master their emotional landscapes. Part three gives you practical strategies for building an intentional life, learning from Spain, Singapore, and India. After that, we navigate our hyper-connected world, looking at social intelligence in Brazil, Finland, and South Korea. Finally, the book shows you how to become a "conscious futurist," using lessons from the Netherlands, Nigeria, and Australia. Many books offer simple, universal theories about how to think better. This book is different. It argues that the deepest insights come from studying the divergent ways different cultures are adapting to global challenges like digital saturation and burnout. It moves beyond simplistic cultural stereotypes. For example, instead of just saying "Germans are orderly," this book investigates the psychology of Ordnung (order) as a powerful tool for managing stress. Instead of just talking about "hustle culture," it analyzes the psychology of improvisation and "leapfrog innovation" born from constraints in Nigeria. This book's unique advantage is its rigorous case study method. It connects the dots between public policy, economic systems, and even the structure of a language to your own individual mind. By studying these 15 national "experiments," you will gain a new framework to identify your own cognitive biases, challenge your assumptions, and truly learn to think differently. Disclaimer: This book is an independent work of analysis and commentary. The author is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the governments, corporations, or organizations discussed. All case studies, concepts, and trademarks are used for analytical and educational purposes under the principle of nominative fair use.
From Self-Neglect To Self-Compassion
This is the book your future self wants you to read.From Self-Neglect to Self-Compassion: A compassionate guide to creating a thriving life is a gentle, powerful book for anyone who has spent too long putting their own needs last.Dr Hayley D Quinn's expert advice and practical steps offer a roadmap to recognise the habits, unhelpful stories and cyclical beliefs that hold you back and keep you stuck in exhaustion, burnout, guilt and self-criticism, while guiding you to cultivate self-compassion and a new way of relating to yourself.Through four parts, this book invites you to: Start Where You Are: get to know all parts of who you areExplore the Possibilities: reconnect with your dreams, values and future selfLearn to Do It Differently: practise courage, self-compassion and boundariesFind Your New Way of Being: create a values-aligned life that supports your wellbeingThis book will change the relationship you have with yourself, and your life. It's time to live the compassionate way.
Touching Souls and Changing Faces
Touching Souls & Changing Faces is a modern exploration of how humans shape each other through words, silence, presence, and the unseen ripples we leave behind.Written during lockdown and refined through years of reflection, Samwell's debut work invites readers into a meditative journey of understanding, articulation, communication, and empathy. It captures the quiet miracle of human connection and asks us to look at how deeply we influence the world around us, often without even realizing it.Across poetic interludes and philosophical storytelling, the book explores the duality between our inner and outer selves: the "I" that observes and the "self" that is seen. Each chapter serves as both mirror and window, guiding readers to reflect inward while learning to see others more clearly.Blending philosophy, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, Touching Souls & Changing Faces reminds us that impact is not measured in size, but in sincerity. It invites readers to slow down, observe with empathy, and rediscover the beauty hidden in ordinary moments of connection.This is not a book to rush. It is a companion for those seeking to reconnect with meaning, emotion, and humanity in a fast-moving world. Whether you are searching for stillness, healing, or truth, Samwell's words offer a quiet reminder: small ripples can move oceans.A small book with the weight to change a lot
Late-Stage Babylon
With a blend of scholarly analysis and personal reflection, this book invites readers to contemplate the complexities of our modern spiritual landscape. In today's world, something strange is happening: Celebrities like Kat Von D and Russell Brand are embracing Catholicism, finding allure in its newfound status as a counter-cultural symbol among media personalities, influencers and the literati. Tech titans like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel are shirking the rationalist modus-operandi, making open allusions to the arcane, and even funding research into occult phenomena. U.S. senators stumble over their words in front of the watchful lenses of establishment news cameras and journalists, grappling with the notion of the potential existence of superintelligent life -- which, if real, would shatter the fabric of our rationalist paradigm. This unexpected shift raises pressing questions: What is driving these influential individuals in secular liberal democracies to embrace ancient religious institutions, fringe mysticism, and what only a decade ago would have been ridiculed as conspiracy? Why are they turning away from rationalism, the cornerstone of modern thought? Late-Stage Babylon delves into this post-secular spiritual crisis, offering insights and guidance in navigating these turbulent swings of the spiritual pendulum. Drawing inspiration from the works of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, this book seeks to unravel the underlying motivations behind this cultural shift and its potential implications for the future. From the heights of celebrity culture to the cutting edge of technological innovation, society is grappling with a profound spiritual hunger that traditional rationalist paradigms are failing to satisfy. As we enter a new age where the arcane and the obscure hold sway, Late-Stage Babylon serves as a guide, illuminating the path forward in the murky territory that's been brought about by the resurgence of long-dormant forces in the collective psyche.
The Developmental Practitioner
In today's volatile world, leaders face challenges that can't be solved with quick fixes or technical expertise alone. What's needed is a deeper capacity to think, act, and lead developmentally.The Developmental Practitioner introduces the pioneering work of Otto Laske, whose Constructive Developmental Framework (CDF) equips leaders, coaches, and consultants with powerful tools to unlock human potential and redesign organizations for resilience and renewal.Through vivid explanations and practical insights, this book demonstrates how developmental practice enables leaders to hold complexity, navigate systemic change, and foster cultures of dialogue and growth. In an era of AI disruption and systemic fragility, it offers a timely invitation: to lead with wisdom, act with courage, and reimagine organizations as living systems that evolve with their people.
Flash Technique
Transform How You Treat Trauma: The Comprehensive Clinical Manual for Flash Technique Your clients deserve trauma treatment that works without retraumatization. Yet traditional exposure-based protocols often trigger overwhelming distress, lead to dropout, or leave therapists feeling stuck when standard EMDR or somatic approaches plateau. Flash Technique changes everything. This evidence-based trauma resolution protocol delivers rapid results without requiring clients to engage directly with traumatic content. No prolonged exposure. No flooding. No forcing clients to relive their worst moments while you hope they can tolerate the process. Inside This Clinical Manual: Complete Flash Technique Protocols - Step-by-step procedures for single-incident trauma, complex PTSD, developmental trauma, phobias, panic attacks, and disturbing memories. Each protocol includes detailed clinical scripts, timing guidance, and troubleshooting for common obstacles. Integration Across Modalities - Seamlessly incorporate Flash Technique into your EMDR therapy sessions, somatic experiencing work, emotion-focused approaches, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and integrative trauma treatment. Learn when to use Flash as preparation, as primary intervention, or as adjunct to other methods. Evidence-Based Foundation - Research outcomes, neurobiological mechanisms, and clinical studies demonstrating Flash Technique effectiveness. Understand the theory behind rapid trauma resolution and why minimizing disturbance maximizes processing. Somatic and Nervous System Applications - Protocols for working with body-based trauma, freeze responses, dissociation, and autonomic dysregulation. Combine Flash with polyvagal-informed approaches and somatic resources for comprehensive nervous system healing. Advanced Clinical Strategies - Complex case formulation, contraindications screening, adapting protocols for dissociative disorders, working with preverbal trauma, treating nightmares and intrusive imagery, and managing therapeutic impasses. Real Clinical Case Examples - Detailed case demonstrations across trauma presentations including combat PTSD, childhood abuse, medical trauma, accident survivors, assault recovery, and phobia resolution. See exactly how experienced clinicians apply Flash Technique in actual practice. This manual is essential for: EMDR therapists seeking gentle trauma processing alternatives Somatic practitioners wanting rapid trauma resolution tools Emotion-focused therapists treating complex trauma presentations Integrative clinicians building comprehensive trauma treatment approaches Any mental health professional treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, phobias, or trauma-related conditions Stop relying solely on protocols that retraumatize. Start using evidence-based rapid trauma resolution that respects your clients' nervous systems while delivering measurable results.
The Abyss of Good Intentions
THE ABYSS OF GOOD INTENTIONS.What happens when the people meant to save you become the ones who trap you?Beneath every good intention lies a shadow. Beneath every act of healing, a quiet hunger for control.Told through poetic narrative, Those Who Keep follows twenty one helpers who have discovered the intoxicating power of being needed. A spiritual guide who promises enlightenment but delivers eternal servitude. A keeper of secrets who collects confessions like trophies. A guardian of promises who enforces commitments with supernatural consequences.They all began with noble intentions. They all crossed the same invisible line.Each chamber reveals a different addiction: - The therapist who feeds on emotional dependency- The spiritual teacher who harvests enlightenment- The healer who collects broken souls- The guide who leads people into beautiful prisonsThose Who Keep is a psychological descent into twenty one chambers where compassion becomes obsession, where helpers become predators, and where the most dangerous person is the one who genuinely believes they are saving you.This is not a story about evil. It is a study of intention. How the desire to help can twist into the need to dominate. How the most dangerous prisons are built from love, empathy, and certainty.For readers drawn to the psychological, the spiritual, and the unsettling beauty of human contradiction, Those Who Keep offers a journey into the heart of moral complexity.Step carefully. The abyss recognizes its own.
The Compassionate Core
The Compassionate Core Integrating Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems to Heal Complex Trauma Step by Step Discover the Revolutionary Approach to Healing Complex Trauma That Bridges Your Body's Wisdom with Your Mind's Inner Parts Complex trauma doesn't just live in your memories-it lives in your nervous system. If you've tried traditional therapy but still feel stuck in cycles of hypervigilance, dissociation, or emotional overwhelm, you're not broken. You just need an approach that addresses both your body's survival responses and your mind's protective parts. The Compassionate Core introduces the first integrated healing framework combining Polyvagal Theory's nervous system regulation with Internal Family Systems therapy. This groundbreaking method helps you understand why your body gets hijacked by past trauma and how your internal parts developed to protect you-then guides you step-by-step toward genuine healing. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to recognize your nervous system states and shift from survival mode to safety, identify and befriend your internal parts without overwhelming your system, use somatic anchoring techniques to stay present during difficult emotions, develop co-regulation strategies that heal attachment wounds, and create internal harmony between protective parts and your true Self. You'll learn practical exercises for vagus nerve toning and nervous system regulation, understand the window of tolerance and how to expand it safely, and master the art of parts mapping without triggering dissociation. This book bridges the gap between body-based healing and parts work, offering clear explanations of complex neuroscience in accessible language, real-world case examples showing transformation in action, and gentle pacing that respects your nervous system's capacity. Perfect for trauma survivors seeking comprehensive healing, therapists wanting to integrate somatic and parts approaches, and anyone struggling with CPTSD, developmental trauma, or attachment injuries. Stop fighting your symptoms and start understanding your system. Your protective parts aren't enemies-they're messengers. Your nervous system isn't broken-it's brilliantly adaptive. Healing happens when compassion meets understanding, and your body's wisdom aligns with your mind's innate capacity for growth.
Finally Stop Procrastinating
It's Time to Stop Procrastinating. And Now You Can! ___________________________________________________ FINALLY! A procrastination book that goes beyond time management and goal setting techniques to help you find and release the internal blocks that have been holding you back - probably your whole life. At least 80 percent of what keeps you from reaching your goals has to do with mindset or the Inner Game - the invisible internal blocks that you can't see, hear, touch, or feel. No wonder you're confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed. It's not your fault! The fault lies with the way or ways you've been trying to stop procrastinating. You need different strategies in order to get different results. If you've bought the organizers, identified your priorities, and made the to-do lists - but you're still procrastinating - please know that it's entirely possible to "win" the Inner Game and get unstuck, quit running late, and stop taking SO long (if ever) to get things done. Based on powerful coaching techniques, brain research, and principles of psychology, this book will help you: Learn how your brain is hardwired to procrastinateStop your subconscious mind from sabotaging your successOutsmart impulsiveness and focus on what's most importantUse a simple, four-step method to release internal blocks Protect your priorities from too much screen time Achieve your goals and dreams and do what you came here to doThe world needs your gifts and talents - now more than ever. There's never been a better time to stop procrastinating and let your light shine.
Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children
What if the stories we tell before sleep... aren't meant to comfort, but to awaken?In this haunting collection of eight stories, Randolph B. Schiffer draws on the psychology of childhood fears and the fragile magic of memory.Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children explores the mysteries that live inside us long after the lights go out.Each story is a meditation on fear, love, and the strange inheritance of family-stories of boys, fathers, and the shadows that shape them.They are bedtime stories for adults who still remember the dark.And for children who have always known it was thereThese are not stories to lull children to sleep.They're the stories we tell when there's nothing left to say-except the truth, cloaked in fable.Told in the flickering voice of an aging narrator remembering the tales his father once whispered to him and his brother, this haunting collection confronts childhood fears with sharp wit and quiet terror. A dog that might be a monster. A squirrel that guards the door between worlds. A red plant that eats what it pleases.This is bedtime for grownups.And the monsters are real-because they live in memory."I wrote this book for my children. Not because I had the answers-but because the stories might ask the right questions." Randolph B. Schiffer
Hate
The international bestseller about the power of hate: a radical reimagining of a revolutionary emotion Hatred is typically characterized as ugly, destructive and, above all, the political tool and dominant emotion of intransigent right-wingers. But is something important lost in this simplistic depiction? Don't those engaged in anticolonial, feminist, or class struggles--the very people who, in mainstream narratives, are usually portrayed as victims and objects of hate--have just reasons for feeling hatred? Şeyda Kurt, who approaches the topic from both personal and historical angles, challenges the consensual liberal perspective, reframing the exploited and oppressed as vehicles as well as targets of hatred. She weaves together the stories of Jewish avengers resisting German fascism, the Haitian revolutionaries, contemporary abolitionists, and many others, ultimately arriving at the revolution in Syrian Kurdistan and the question of a just peace. Kurt argues that the pursuit of justice is sometimes spurred by destructive impulses and hostility. What happens then to the tenderness we share as human beings? When we allow ourselves to hate, what becomes of the kindness we would bestow upon a world we are striving to protect? In this visionary and lyrical work, Şeyda Kurt examines strategic hatred as a powerful force driving resistance, abolition, and even, paradoxically perhaps, radical care.
I'm a Teenager and I Call my Shrink
"It's better to talk to you than to my parents; I wouldn't want to hurt their feelings." "Anguish, when it takes hold of me, is a terrible abyss!" "I don't know who I am anymore. It's like voices are talking to me, it's strange; I'm afraid"... Today, teenagers dare to consult on their own. We welcome the end of the taboo, and the fact that it's easier to speak out, but beware of the dizzying confusion that can turn a teenager's life upside down. A challenge, a bad encounter, an emotional break-up... and it can be a catastrophe of a perdition.The precipitous and uncertain evolution of society, the family, the relationship to work and culture, upsets the reference points of both teenagers and parents. The result is often a sense of unease that can even go as far as incommunicability.Adolescence is therefore a crucial time to talk: it's the most important time to talk. Thierry Delcourt guides us and suggests concrete situations to help parents and teenagers find their way towards greater well-being and dialogue. Let's not forget that the teenage period is rich in creative potential, which needs to be revealed. The book is aimed at teens and parents alike. It can even be read together, as a way of talking and hearing each other differently.
Ties That Blind
If the crowd around us says the sky is green, it's much easier to go along with the crowd than to be the lone standout arguing for blueness.How can people who seem perfectly sane believe seemingly crazy things? Why will people shapeshift their individual morals to align with collective immoralities?In Ties That Blind, Psychologist Alan Godwin attempts to answer such questions by looking at the nature of collective deception. There's a difference between what's true and a story that's false but sounds true. The propagation of a false story begins by telling people what they want to hear and then appealing to their coalitional instincts-the natural human desires to congregate with like-minded others. Their attachment needs pull them into a story where truth becomes less valued than the warm embrace of crowd inclusion. Barricaded inside what Dr. Godwin calls a "story-based fortress," they come to accept a distorted reality which they now call "truth" and label all fortress outsiders as liars or fools. Worse still, they become propagators of the falseness themselves. Dr. Godwin tells two emotionally resonant stories.The first is that of an actual, real-life individual who was deceived in a close, personal relationship. She grew up in a train-wreck of a family that was admired by others, but life inside the family was vastly different from what those outside it perceived. While the first story is set in the context of trauma, abuse and narcissistic parenting, family dynamics are not the central focus. Rather, it's how manipulation occurs between individuals, be they relatives, spouses, friends, co-workers, employers, teachers, or even preachers. The principles spelled out can be applied to any up-close relational situation where manipulation occurs.The second narrative is Dr. Godwin's own story of growing up in the collectively deceptive world of Jim Crow Mississippi. There, he was gaslighted, not by a power-hungry demagogue, but by a demagogic system in which anyone refusing to accept the green-sky fiction of racial hierarchy could suffer banishment, injury or even death. He became so complicit that he normalized the abnormal, defended the indefensible, and justified that which can't be justified. This second story exemplifies how we can become swirled up in the delusion of a crowd.Though there are certainly differences between the two narratives, the processes of being blinded by a false story and eventually unraveling the blinders are essentially the same. Understanding the first story helps explain the second. Through the exploitation of vulnerabilities, people are unwittingly sucked into dramas that look and sound like real life but leave drama participants with distorted realities and later wondering how they could've been so blind.Dr. Godwin contends that blinding need not be permanent. People can come to their senses, change, and eventually proclaim along with John Newton-former slave ship captain and later abolitionist-that they can now see having once been blind. There is such a thing as acquiring sight we once didn't have.Collective deception has happened in the past, is happening now, and will keep happening in the future. How, why, and what to do about it are the questions this book attempts to answer. It is hoped that readers of Ties That Blind might acquire the courage to become lone standouts arguing for blueness.
How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories
This psychologist is frustrated. In the final stretch of his doctoral internship, Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter had just one more milestone to complete--the diversity project--where candidates insert themselves into a situation in which they'd experience what it's like to be a minority. Surprisingly, the all-white training committee failed him! They concluded that the program's only Black intern did not understand diversity. Frustrated and panicked, he thought, These white people are crazy. In How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories, Dr. Lassiter pulls back the curtain on the mental health system and reveals the hurdles that Black psychologists and students are forced to endure in the field. He tackles how white ideology has harmed Black patients and how it dominates America's mental health practices. As a Black gay man working as a psychologist under culturally insensitive supervisors and colleagues in America, he grows frustrated with the exclusive talk of Sigmund Freud and the overall narrowness of psychological studies. All this takes a mental and physical toll on him. Using his expertise in research, his own therapy, and keeping a healthy dose of hip-hop and R&B in his ears, Dr. Lassiter discovered how we can center culture in our healing. Through a series of essays, he demands that the lived and cultural experiences of people of color, LGBTQ+, and disabled communities are properly represented within psychology practices so that we can better understand, live in, and navigate this frustrating world. In this thought-provoking, funny, and searing indictment of the mental health system for patients, students, and professionals alike, How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories will leave you thinking differently about the psychologists in your life.
Toxic Vibes Antidote (3 Books in 1)
Do you ever feel drained by people who push your limits, ignore your boundaries, or leave you doubting yourself?Toxic relationships and difficult people can quietly poison your peace of mind. Whether it's a manipulative partner, a controlling family member, or a negative coworker, toxic patterns can leave you exhausted, resentful, and stuck in cycles that are hard to break.Toxic Vibes Antidote is your 3-in-1 toolkit for reclaiming your power, protecting your peace, and creating healthier connections. This bundle brings together three transformative guides - Toxic Minds, Healthy Boundaries, and Stop Being Toxic - to help you handle toxic relationships, set boundaries that stick, and break harmful patterns for good.���� Toxic MindsLearn how to recognize and deal with toxic personalities: ✓Spot the hidden signs of manipulation and control✓Identify the traits of narcissists, energy drainers, and emotional bullies✓Understand the psychological impact of toxic behavior✓Build strategies to protect yourself from toxic influence✓Regain confidence and clarity in your relationships���� Healthy BoundariesMaster the skill of setting and enforcing boundaries without guilt: ✓Say "no" firmly and respectfully✓Create boundaries at work, at home, and in love✓Protect your energy from emotional overreach✓Develop assertiveness and self-respect✓Build healthier, more balanced relationships���� Stop Being ToxicBreak self-sabotaging habits and take responsibility for your own growth: ✓Recognize the toxic behaviors you may unconsciously repeat✓Stop patterns of negativity, criticism, and self-sabotage✓Learn how to communicate with honesty and respect✓Practice empathy and emotional intelligence✓Become the healthiest version of yourself✨ Together, these three books give you the complete antidote: everything you need to identify toxic behavior, defend your boundaries, and transform your relationships from the inside out.If you're ready to protect your peace and end toxic cycles, scroll up and grab your copy of Toxic Vibes Antidote today.
Saying the Wrong Thing
When it comes to hot-button topics, many of us worry about saying the wrong thing. As a result, we might say nothing--letting a sexist comment from a coworker slide or ignoring a racist remark a family member makes at a holiday dinner. Or we might worry that something we did say sounded stupid or uninformed. How many times have you left an interaction thinking, Why did I say that? So stupid! or Wow, I can't believe I didn't say anything at all?Whether about politics, religion, parenting, social progress, mental health, or grief, most of us have been in situations where we worried about saying something offensive, hurtful, or cringeworthy. If this sounds familiar, this book is for you.In Saying the Wrong Thing, you'll learn a variety of skills to effectively engage in conversations that are important to you, even when they're hard. Based on a revolutionary treatment approach known as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this book provides a road map for working through your own discomfort and navigating difficult conversations before, after, and even as they occur.Filled with experiential exercises, real-life examples, and actionable practice tips, this book will give you the courage to use your voice when it matters. After all, speaking out for what you believe in is worth it--even when the fear of saying the wrong thing threatens to stand in your way.
The 10 Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Workbook for Misophonia
This workbook is adapted from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Misophonia by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, but sections may not be in the same order, and some content may be omitted for brevity. Clinicians working from a CBT-MISO perspective may wish to own both books to understand the program's full complexity.This workbook is written with a ten-week cognitive behavioral therapy plan for misophonia in mind. It is designed for use in either a therapist-client capacity or as a self-help book. For therapists, ten sessions are considered the necessary amount to dedicate to the full book. For self-help readers, this translates to one to two hours per week for ten weeks.For independent readers, it is not recommended to skip ahead and do exercises in quick succession. This program is meant to be completed in a way that allows for a thorough understanding of each section before moving on to the next. Repeating exercises for multiple misophonia triggers or contexts may be desired.
Could I Really Be Autistic?
Perhaps a child in your family has been diagnosed as autistic, your therapist has suggested it, or people you know have called you 'Rain Man' throughout your life. Whatever the reason, here you are, either seeking to confirm or dispel the idea that you might be autistic. Written by two experts in autism assessment, this is a pathway for you to explore the likelihood of meeting the diagnostic threshold for autism, while offering advice on possible next steps. With guidance on ways autism can manifest in day-to-day life, factors that prompt people to wrongly dismiss the label (I'm too old/clever/social/ married!), commonly co-occurring conditions, and alternative explanations for autistic traits - this will help you decide whether a professional assessment is appropriate, and give you the best chance of an accurate outcome should you seek one. Filling the gap between self-identification and formal diagnosis, this rigorous, accessible guide to diagnosis will give you confidence in taking the next steps on your autism journey.
Anxiety
Anxiety is both the hero and the villain of this book-a constant presence in our lives, whether we navigate society or solitude. It silently shapes who we are, influencing our thoughts, decisions, and behaviors, often without our conscious awareness. This book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of anxiety, grounded in scientific insights. Together, we will trace how anxiety has sculpted humanity from its earliest beginnings to the present day, examining its profound impact on our personal and collective evolution. By uncovering the mechanisms through which anxiety operates, we can harness its power to foster growth and transformation-both as individuals and as a species.
