Phosphorescent Intelligence
This book shares a modern, human-centred approach to organisational psychology with practical diagnostics and tools for sustainable leadership and progressive safety culture. Its stories-from construction crews to business leaders-demonstrate real-world success, including increased productivity, reduced incident rates, and decreased turnover. The GLOW Toolkit is a cornerstone, providing leaders and safety professionals with step-by-step guidance for positive transformation aligned with ISO 45003 standards and psychosocial risk management.
The Fairy Tale Trap
We grow up on fairy tales.Fairy tales promise love will save us, healing will be linear, and if we're good enough, someone will choose us. But what happens when those stories become traps? The very myths we cling to for safety, identity and connection can quietly sabotage our growth.The Fairy Tale Trap is a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent guide to unraveling the seductive scripts that shape our relationships, self-worth and inner narratives. Drawing from Murphy's clinical expertise and personal experience, this book explores how idealised beliefs can lead to toxic relationships.
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.
Trauma and Tea
Trauma and Tea is a raw, darkly funny, and deeply human collection of essays exploring PTSD, addiction, recovery, and the emotional fallout of frontline service. Former Canadian Armed Forces member and paramedic Matthew Heneghan writes with unflinching honesty about childhood, military life, grief, brotherhood, and the long road back from self-destruction. Blending memoir, reflection, and gallows humour, he offers an intimate look at trauma and healing without sugarcoating or self-pity. These essays move through memory, loss, recovery, and resilience with a voice that speaks to veterans, first responders, survivors, and anyone who has ever tried to rebuild a life from the wreckage.
Mental Health for Modern Life
Transform Your Mental Health in Our Hyperconnected WorldIn an age of unprecedented connectivity, why do so many of us feel more stressed, anxious, and isolated than ever before? "Mental Health for Modern Life" tackles the unique psychological challenges of our digital era with evidence-based solutions that actually work.What You'll Discover: The hidden biology behind modern stress and how to rewire your responsePractical strategies to break free from digital overwhelm and reclaim your attentionScience-backed techniques for managing anxiety, overthinking, and burnoutHow to build genuine emotional resilience that lastsThe neuroscience of gratitude and its transformative power on your brainEvidence-based methods to combat loneliness and build meaningful connectionsA complete roadmap for designing an intentional, fulfilling lifePerfect for: Busy professionals struggling with work-life balanceAnyone feeling overwhelmed by digital demandsPeople seeking practical, science-based mental health strategiesThose ready to transform stress and anxiety into personal growthAnyone wanting to build deeper emotional resilience and connectionPacked with real case studies, cutting-edge research from institutions like Harvard and UCLA, and immediately actionable techniques, this isn't just another self-help book, it's your practical guide to thriving in the modern world.Start your transformation today. Your mental health mattersRead less
FLEXIBLY FREUDIAN The Collected Works of Jeffrey H. Golland, PhD
"Dr. Golland offers the reader a wide range of clinical perspectives with a refreshing attitude of open inquiry that clinicians regardless of their theoretical model or years of experience will find helpful."-IRA MOSES, PH.D., FABP, Former Director of Training, Supervising and Training Analyst, William Alanson White Psychoanalytic Institute; Clinical Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University Medical School"Jeff Golland, my longterm friend and colleague, has collected his quintessentially psychoanalytic and philosophically sophisticated writings in one readable book. We analysts are grateful to have them all in one place."-WILLIAM M. GREENSTADT, PHD, Faculty and former president, Contemporary Freudian Society"Dr. Golland is a scholar who is thoughtful, creative and unusually articulate. I am delighted he is sharing his lifetime of work."-HILLEL I. SWILLER, MD, DLFAPA, LFAGPA, Director Emeritus, Division of Psychotherapy, Clinical Professor Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai"A very wideranging collection of the work of Dr. Golland, who is a distinguished and gifted clinician and educator. These papers show his characteristically insightful and incisive thinking in many important areas of psychological work and life, and his perceptive, valuable, approach to education and educational administration. Scholars and practitioners in both areas will benefit."-FREDERIC J. LEVINE, Ph.D., Training and Supervising Analyst, Florida Psychoanalytic Center
Desires of the Heart
An insightful memoir with careful reflection on the theory and practice of psychiatry, case studies and selected articles published over a diverse career."In the silence of therapy...a glance carries great weight.""...childhood's time is rekindled in the ashes of lost opportunities. As eachperson is encouraged to share their needs, the fear of rejection pales andloving is risked again. This I believe is the essence of the healing experience: to be able to be whowe are in the presence of another.""Listening is like standing quietly in a hurricane. Everything is moving andthere is no ground to shape individual identity. Accusations fly in the wind, uprooting defences and causing even greater awareness. My first task is tocreate a safe haven for the human voice. I do this by insisting that theyaccept me as a listener and not as a judge..."
A Dove in the Shadows - My Mental Health Journey from Patient to Professional
Have you ever felt completely broken?Like you're barely surviving each day, just existing?Relying on something to keep you going ... but then it's gone.And that's when you chose to rely on no one but yourself ...Your dreams ... Your drive ... Your hope.You discover it's all in your control and learn how you turn your pain into your power.Author Jennifer Silbaugh was caught in a system she depended on to keep her alive, but reached the end of the road, looked around, and saw nothing but darkness.When the mental health community ran out of options to help her, she chose to turn within. She decided to live fully, with hope, seeking joy, knowing that she needed to be in charge to create what she wanted in life.And that's when she transformed her darkness into the most beautiful light.Though she was once behind locked doors, looking for ways to stop the pain in her head, she was able to heal and find peace.She discovered that the place where she'd suffered the greatest was the place where she was meant to work, to help others in the shadows. As a certified peer specialist, she could tell others she believes in them too, that they can recover like she did.Join Jennifer on her journey from decades as a patient in the mental health system to becoming a person who helps others as they travel similar paths. She strives every day to maintain her recovery and make her wellness her number one priority.If you've struggled with mental health-through depression, anxiety, despair, desperation-then know there really is hope for change.And sometimes it lies within.Jennifer's story inspires the reader to be their own advocate, friend, and hero on the journey from broken to belonging.
Polyvagal-Informed Trauma Therapy
Transform trauma treatment with nervous system science. This comprehensive clinical guide bridges Polyvagal Theory with evidence-based therapeutic modalities, providing mental health professionals with practical tools for assessment, intervention, and integration. Inside this essential resource, you'll discover: How to assess autonomic states and map nervous system patterns in clients Co-regulation techniques that enhance therapeutic presence and safety Window of tolerance interventions for complex PTSD and developmental trauma Integration protocols for EMDR, IFS, somatic experiencing, and DBT through a polyvagal lens Body-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and dissociation Practical worksheets, assessment tools, and client handouts Moving beyond traditional talk therapy, this guide shows how understanding the autonomic nervous system transforms clinical practice. Learn to recognize sympathetic activation, dorsal shutdown, and ventral vagal states in real-time. Discover how neuroception shapes behavior and how safety cues enable healing. Each chapter provides: Case studies demonstrating clinical applications Evidence-based interventions grounded in neuroscience State-specific treatment strategies Cultural and developmental considerations Therapist self-care and regulation practices From individual therapy to group work, from children to veterans, this resource equips practitioners with the knowledge to address trauma at its biological roots. Includes ready-to-use clinical tools, quick reference guides, and supervision recommendations. Perfect for: Clinical psychologists, trauma therapists, social workers, counselors, EMDR practitioners, somatic therapists, and mental health professionals seeking to integrate nervous system awareness into evidence-based practice.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Misophonia
As a clinician, and sufferer of misophonia herself, Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond sought a way to cope with misophonia using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that omitted harmful practices like Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and focuses on a supportive and compassionate basis for coping with misophonia.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Misophonia is an essential guide for clinicians, individuals, and families seeking a structured, empathetic, and effective approach to managing misophonia. Over 50 worksheets and exercises are included to help both clinicians and sufferers of misophonia.If you or your clients live with misophonia, you know the frustration of having your life dictated by specific, repetitive sounds like chewing, breathing, or tapping. The rage, anxiety, and disgust are intense, and finding practical, reliable help can feel impossible.Misophonia advocate and licensed counselor Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, MA, LCT-C, has developed the CBT-MISO method to fill the critical gap in misophonia resources. This book offers an accessible, structured, 10-week plan that combines established behavioral tools with a deep, personal understanding of misophonia's unique sensory profile.What You Will Learn (For Clinicians & Therapists): The 10-Week CBT-MISO Protocol: A complete, adaptable structure for integrating misophonia support into your practice.Adapted Coping Techniques: Practical tools focusing on accommodation, communication, and cognitive reframing, moving beyond generic CBT applications.What You Will Gain (For Individuals & Families): A Structured 10-Week Journey: Follow easy steps using integrated worksheets and prompts to apply coping skills immediately in your daily life.Understand the Cycle: Learn how to recognize the thoughts and feelings that intensify the rage response to triggers.Practical Life Skills: Get hands-on advice on utilizing sensory tools, communicating needs clearly, and setting boundaries with family members and colleagues.Empowered Adaptation: Shift your focus from hoping for a cure to mastering the skills needed to successfully navigate the world with misophonia.Misophonia is challenging, but coping doesn't have to be. Take control with the CBT-MISO method. Order your copy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Misophonia today and bring the CBT-MISO method into your life or practice.
Severe Mental Illness in Autism
Autistic adults often experience symptoms of severe mental illness (SMI), yet research on such comorbidities remains limited. This study explored risk and protective factors for SMI among clinically and self-diagnosed autistic adults (n = 11), comparing those diagnosed in childhood with those diagnosed later in life. This study also examined their navigation of neurotypical society and perceptions of existing mental health care. Using mixed methods, the study collected quantitative survey data using the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 and qualitative interview data.
The Art and Science of Connection
2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER * 2024 LIVING NOW BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL WINNER * HARVARD PUBLIC HEALTH MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2024 * ASPEN IDEAS RECOMMENDED HEALTH BOOK OF 2024 A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health--the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected--to truly flourish.Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to therapy. Most wellness advice is focused on achieving and maintaining good physical and mental health. But Harvard-trained social scientist and pioneering social health expert Kasley Killam reveals that this approach is missing a vital component: human connection.Relationships not only make us happier, but also are critical to our overall health and longevity. Research shows that people with a strong sense of belonging are 2.6 times more likely to report good or excellent health. Perhaps even more astonishingly, people who lack social support are up to 53% more likely to die from any cause. Yet social health has been overlooked and underappreciated--until now.Just as we exercise our physical muscles, we can strengthen our social muscles. Weaving together cutting-edge science, mindset shifts, and practical wisdom, Killam offers the first methodology for how to be socially healthy. An antidote to the loneliness epidemic and an inspiring manifesto for seeing wellbeing as not only physical and mental, but also social, The Art and Science of Connection is a handbook for thriving.In this essential book, you will: Learn a simple yet powerful framework to understand, evaluate, and bolster your social health.Discover the exact strategy or habit you need, as well as research-backed tips, to cultivate and sustain meaningful connection now and throughout your life.Glean actionable insights to develop a sense of community in your neighborhood, at work, and online from a spirited group of neighbors in Paris, the CEO of a major healthcare company, and an artificially intelligent chatbot.Get an insider look at the innovative ways that doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, architects, government leaders, and everyday people are catalyzing a movement toward a more socially healthy society.The Art and Science of Connection will transform the way you think about each interaction with a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor, and give you the tools you need to live a more connected and healthy life--whether you are an introvert or extrovert, if you feel stretched thin, and no matter your age or background. Along the way, Killam will reveal how a university student, a newlywed, a working professional, and a retired widow overcame challenges to thrive through connection--and how you can, too.
Your Daily Reset
Reflect, rebalance, and recharge with this essential guide for finding peace and calm when life feels like too much, with practices for every day of the year It can be easy to find yourself in negative spirals of thought and emotions. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life's challenges, from work to family to relationships, can put anyone in a bad headspace. For everyday worries, peak-anxiety moments, and everything in between, you need the right tools to help you break free from unhelpful patterns. In Your Daily Reset, you will learn to reverse and rewire your negative thinking patterns with a new exercise every day based in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Designed to be picked up at any time of the year and with room to write and assess your progress, this book offers daily guidance to help you through tough moments and set you up for success. Prepare for a happier, healthier year with this easy-to-use guide that will become a daily companion you can rely on.
Raised by Narcissists
A trusted psychologist helps you identify and work through the long-term effects of having a narcissistic parentWas your childhood dysfunctional? Was your parent more like a demanding child than a loving caregiver?Perhaps your parent is a narcissist. Raised by Narcissists helps you identify parental narcissism and narcissistic abuse to understand the harmful dynamics at play in a toxic family environment - and shows you how to heal and move forward with your life. You will learn how to: - Manage an ongoing relationship with your parent, including going low-contact and no-contact- Address fractured family relationships- Combat inherited negative self-beliefs and unhealthy thought patterns- Break the trauma cycle to build a loving family of your own Our childhoods shape us, but they are not a life sentence. Compassionate and practical, Dr Sarah Davies draws on clinical expertise and personal experience to acknowledge the complexity of being a narcissist's child and repair the damage from your upbringing.
Mass Casualty
In recent years, mass casualty attacks have shaken the world, from acts of terrorism to school and workplace shootings. Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors unravels the complexities behind these tragedies, delving into the motivations of perpetrators and the societal forces that shape them.Drawing on the latest research and real-life cases, this book examines the interplay of personal, social, and ideological factors that drive lone actors. It explores the latest prevention strategies employed by law enforcement, mental health professionals, and policymakers to mitigate the risk of future attacks. Through a thoughtful analysis of case studies, Mass Casualty raises critical questions about the roots of violence: How does childhood upbringing shape pathways to harm? What role does societal culture and technology play in fostering violent behaviour? This thoughtful analysis offers readers a comprehensive understanding of lone actor violence, alongside practical strategies to address its prevention, response, and aftermath.
The World Needs More Love
The World Needs More Love: A Manifesto on How to Stay in Love with LifeLife is messy, brutal, hilarious, and breathtaking-and it's easy to forget how much love we need to survive it. This manifesto is a bold reminder. Y'akoto writes with raw honesty, dark humor, and unapologetic truth, pulling from her own journey as an artist, outsider, and fighter for self-acceptance.The World Needs More Love is not a self-help manual. It's a creative manifesto. A call to arms. A book that speaks to everyone who has ever felt out of place, broken, or exhausted-and still chooses to love life anyway.Through sharp insights and fearless storytelling, Y'akoto dismantles illusions about money, confidence, family, friendship, solitude, and survival. She reveals how love-toward yourself, toward others, toward the simple act of being alive-can be the most radical form of resistance in a world that thrives on fear and distraction.If you've ever craved a book that feels like talking to a brutally honest friend over a glass of wine, this is it.Daring. Reflective. Unfiltered.This is your reminder that staying in love with life is the most rebellious thing you can do.
On Loneliness
50 heartfelt photographs and interviews, reflecting on the universal experience of loneliness.It's easy to feel that we are alone in feeling alone. Not only do we suffer, but we also destroy our self-confidence with repeated convictions that we are the only ones who are so confused and at sea, the only ones without a partner and who will be alone (again) on Saturday night.Through fifty touching interviews and captivating portraits by the talented photographer Julia Hawkins, this transformative book uncovers the ways that loneliness touches so many of us. We hear from a diverse array of individuals whose lives have been shaped by isolation - those who feel invisible, misunderstood and alienated, as well as those who have found unexpected paths to understanding and connection.We come to understand that we are not unique in our solitude, and that being alone is a natural part of the human experience - and so we have every reason to hold out a hand to our similarly complicated, kind and lonely neighbours.
Music Between Your Ears
Explores the profound power of music to influence brain function and well-being.IPA 2026 Distinguished Favorite in the Music CategoryWhy does music influence how we feel so deeply--and what are the scientific mechanisms behind this phenomenon? In Music Between Your Ears, Dr. Samuel Markind explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function. Using evolutionary theory, he illuminates the pivotal role that music plays in human survival and procreation. From communication and caregiving to social bonding and partner selection, music has molded the human species and continues to shape our lives in remarkable ways.This book combines insights from neuroscience and psychology with helpful drawings and vivid examples to present compelling evidence for music's life-enhancing potential. Dr. Markind highlights the brain's instinctive capacity for music: from newborns' natural affinity for rhythm and melody to the effect that music has on brain development throughout the lifespan. Music also helps people learn at any age and in any condition, so it can improve speech, movement, and memory in both healthy individuals and those suffering from illness or injury. Dr. Markind encourages readers to engage actively with music. Whether through singing, dancing, or instrument playing, the benefits of active participation are profound and accessible to everyone, regardless of musical background. This book, filled with straightforward and practical suggestions, is an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to enrich their life through music.Music Between Your Ears shows how the act of engaging with music can profoundly impact your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. And the benefits of music go far beyond entertainment--they're essential to the very fabric of what makes us human.
Move for Mood
What if your next emotional breakthrough isn t found in therapy or a journal but in a walk, a stretch, or a sway? This groundbreaking book redefines what it means to feel better by inviting you to move better. Bridging cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom, it reveals how movement therapy is not just a tool for physical health, but a direct portal to emotional regulation, mental clarity, and deep psychological healing. Rooted in the science of embodied cognition, this transformative guide explores how your body doesn t just carry your emotions it creates them. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, or simply longing to feel more alive, this book offers a practical and soulful roadmap to reconnect with your body-mind alignment through intentional motion. With stories, insights, and real-life practices drawn from somatic psychology, readers will learn to decode emotional patterns held in posture, breath, and motion. From mood and exercise connection rituals to movement-based emotional integration tools, this book empowers you to harness the intelligence of your body to elevate your mental and emotional well-being. Perfect for wellness seekers, mental health professionals, creatives, and anyone yearning to reclaim their energy, joy, and inner rhythm, this book turns movement into meaning. If you ve ever felt stuck emotionally, creatively, or spiritually this is your invitation to rise, to flow, and to heal from the ground up. It s time to stop chasing feelings and start moving with them. Keywords used: movement therapy, emotional regulation, embodied cognition, body-mind alignment, mood and exercise connection, somatic psychology, movement-based emotional integration
Neo-Consciousness
Step into the next frontier of human transformation a future where the boundaries of identity, memory, and consciousness are not only questioned but entirely reimagined. In an age shaped by mind-machine interface identity, neuroplastic technology, and collective consciousness, the self as we know it is undergoing a metamorphosis. This book invites you on a provocative, visionary journey beyond biology, beyond ego, and into the realm of neo-consciousness an emergent state of being that transcends the traditional human experience. Combining cutting-edge science, mythic storytelling, and immersive psychological insight, this guide explores the future of identity with unmatched depth and clarity. Whether you re a seeker, a scholar, or a soul at the edge of transformation, you ll encounter mind-bending ideas and hands-on practices that will forever change how you perceive your sense of self. Perfect for readers drawn to the psychology of emerging selves, post-human identity evolution, and the spiritual edge of tech culture, this book delivers a roadmap for those ready to engage with identity not as a fixed label, but as a dynamic, evolving ritual. You ll learn how to navigate selfhood transformation in a hyperconnected world, reclaim symbolic meaning in a literalist society, and activate your role in the unfolding human mythos. For those curious about digital ritual and consciousness, philosophy of consciousness evolution, or the mystery of what it means to truly be in the 22nd century this is more than a book. It s a call to remember what you haven t yet become. Ready to meet the self that s waiting for you in the future?
The Illustrated Self-Instructor In Phrenology And Physiology
A timeless curiosity reborn unlock the curious science and art of mind and body with this beautifully restored edition. The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology offers a clear, practical phrenology guide that taught 19th-century readers how to read character, temperament, and physical health from the head. Combining hands-on phrenology self-instruction with accessible physiology and phrenology explanations, this L. N. Fowler book walks beginners through phrenology techniques, chart reading, and simple exercises for observation and self-study. Richly illustrated, it balances practical steps with historical perspective, helping readers understand phrenology s place in Victorian science and everyday life. Historically significant and now invaluable to collectors and curious minds alike, this classic phrenology manual was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today s and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that preserves an influential historical phrenology text with careful attention to typography and illustrations. Perfect for casual readers intrigued by 19th century phrenology, students of the history of science, and classic literature collectors, this book illuminates the intersections of phrenology and health, the philosophy of mind, and Victorian culture. If you ve ever searched for phrenology for beginners, understanding phrenology, or an illustrated phrenology book, this restored volume is your definitive, beautifully presented introduction.
Echoes of the Criminal Mind - Helping Writers Develop Intriguing Villains By Understanding the Criminal Mind
Echoes of the Criminal Mind offers writers an inside look at the psychology of real-life offenders-distilled into ten key traits that drive criminal thinking. Drawing from decades of firsthand experience teaching in prisons and conducting extensive research on criminal behavior, Merle Davenport equips storytellers with a research-based framework for building multidimensional villains.Whether you're writing thrillers, mysteries, or character-driven dramas, this guide helps you move past the usual tropes and dig deeper into what truly motivates your antagonist. Because unforgettable villains don't just challenge your hero-they challenge your readers, too.
Meta-Learning
Unlock the true potential of your mind with a groundbreaking guide to mastering the art of meta learning techniques. In a world drowning in information, the ability to learn faster and smarter isn t just an advantage it s a necessity. This book is your invitation to rewire the way you think, absorb, and transform knowledge, using insights drawn from cognitive science learning, elite memory athlete strategies, and the enduring wisdom of lifelong learning growth. Whether you're a student, a professional in transition, or a curious mind in pursuit of mental agility, this is your ultimate playbook. It doesn t just teach you what to learn it reshapes how you learn, helping you build your own personal learning system tailored to your identity, strengths, and purpose. Through immersive practices, real-world case studies, and self-directed experiments, you ll gain control over your memory, attention, and motivation turning learning into a skill that serves you for life. Perfect for autodidacts, educators, creatives, and knowledge workers, this is more than a book it s a mind upgrade. If you ve ever struggled with staying focused, retaining information, or making sense of complex ideas, this guide will introduce you to the power of metacognition, learning identity transformation, and attention mastery the deep skills that unlock all other skills. This isn t about cramming. It s about rewiring. It s time to become the kind of learner who doesn t just keep up but leads. Whether you want to master a new field, pivot careers, or simply think more clearly, this book is your first step into a new way of becoming. Because the future doesn t belong to the most knowledgeable. It belongs to those who know how to learn.
Essay On The Creative Imagination
A rediscovered cornerstone of modern thought on creativity Theodule Ribot s Essay on the Creative Imagination returns, restored and reborn for a new age. First published in the late 19th century, Th. Ribot s Essay on the Creative Imagination is a lucid, pioneering exploration of imagination as the engine of art, invention, and mental life. Blending case studies, philosophical reflection, and empirical observation, Ribot traces the creative process from spontaneous images to disciplined invention, mapping imagination development, the workings of memory and mood, and the psychological conditions that foster or inhibit creative thinking. Readers will find foundational imagination theories that anticipated later advances in cognitive psychology and creativity studies, as well as vivid analyses of imagination in art and the mind s role in transforming perception into idea. This edition from Alpha Editions is more than a reprint: long out of print for decades, the text has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. Presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure, it honors Ribot s historical significance as a founder of psychological creativity study while making his insights accessible to casual readers, scholars, and collectors alike. Whether you re studying creative imagination, researching psychological creativity, or seeking timeless inspiration on the mechanics of the mind and creativity, this restored classic offers essential reading on imagination theories, cognitive psychology, and the creative process.
Pause Before You Decide Why Slowing Down Is the Smartest Move You Can Make Before Any Decision
What if the smartest move you could make before any big decision was to pause? In a world that rewards speed, many of our worst choices come not from lack of knowledge, but from acting too fast. This book offers a radically clear solution: create space before you choose. Whether you're facing a career move, relationship crossroads, financial risk, or ethical dilemma, the difference between regret and clarity often lies in what happens before the leap. Drawing from the science of slow thinking techniques, cognitive psychology, and real-world case studies, this book reveals why impulsive choices masquerade as confident ones and how to break free from that trap. It's not about overthinking. It's about thinking better. Inside, you'll discover how to: Recognize the hidden pressures that hijack your judgment Use pause before deciding as a practical method, not a vague intention Build rituals and habits that protect your clarity when the stakes are high Respond rather than react in moments of uncertainty or urgency Shift from default reactivity to deliberate, strategic thinking habits For anyone who wants to make fewer mistakes, live with fewer regrets, and make decisions they can actually stand behind this book is your tool. It s for thoughtful professionals, curious generalists, and anyone seeking to improve judgment skills without the fluff. Whether you're navigating choices at work, at home, or within yourself, you'll leave with a new mental model one that trades speed for strength, noise for insight, and impulse for intelligent action. Learn how to make better decisions not by doing more, but by stopping long enough to truly see.
Brain Boosters
In a world drowning in distraction and mental fatigue, this transformative guide offers a powerful antidote: a return to mental sharpness through daily habits. Whether you're a creative professional, a student seeking clarity, or anyone feeling the drag of modern life, this book invites you to reclaim your cognitive edge with science-backed rituals and soulful practices. From the brain-gut connection that governs mood and memory, to the power of movement and cognition, and the ancient art of restorative silence practices, every chapter is a doorway into deeper awareness and lasting mental vitality. You ll explore how mindfulness and neuroplasticity work together to rewire your brain not through hacks, but through presence and intention. Discover how focus and attention training can transform not only your productivity but your entire inner world. Learn the truth behind digital minimalism for focus, and why boredom may be the most fertile ground for your next breakthrough. With practical tools for emotional intelligence exercises and strategies for a sharper, more resilient mind, this book is a modern manifesto for those who long to feel fully alive and mentally awake. Perfect for seekers, thinkers, and doers alike, this is more than a book it s a brain revolution in disguise. Welcome to the daily path of cognitive enhancement through lifestyle and to a life lived with clarity, curiosity, and depth.
Mindfulness Practices and Work Stress
This book investigated the relationship between nature-based mindfulness practices, work-related stress levels, and mental well-being among early childhood education (ECE) teachers in the United States (US). ECE teachers often experience elevated levels of work-related stress, which can negatively impact their mental health, job satisfaction, and professional performance (Davis et al., 2020e; Susman-Stillman et al., 2020). Limited research has explored nature-based mindfulness practices as a potential intervention for improving ECE teachers' mental well-being (Menardo et al., 2022; Vitagliano et al., 2023).
Strikingly Similar
Plagiarism and appropriation are hot topics when they appear in the news. A politician copies a section of a speech, a section of music sounds familiar, the plot of a novel follows the same pattern as an older story, a piece of scientific research is attributed to the wrong researcher... The list is endless. Allegations and convictions of such incidents can easily ruin a career and inspire gossip. People report worrying about unconsciously appropriating someone else's work. But why do people plagiarise? How many claims of unconscious plagiarism are truthful? How is plagiarism detected, and what are the outcomes for the perpetrators and victims? Strikingly Similar uncovers the deeper psychology behind this controversial human behavior, as well as a cultural history that is far wider and more interesting than sensationalised news stories.
The Hypocrisy Trap
How our desire to stamp out hypocrisy is backfiring--and how learning to target our criticisms better can improve our politics, business, and personal relationships. In our increasingly distrusting and polarized nations, accusations of hypocrisy are everywhere. But the strange truth is that our attempts to stamp out hypocrisy often backfire, creating what Michael Hallsworth calls The Hypocrisy Trap. In this groundbreaking book, he shows how our relentless drive to expose inconsistency between words and deeds can actually breed more hypocrisy or, worse, cynicism that corrodes democracy itself. Through engaging stories and original research, Hallsworth shows that not all hypocrisy is equal. While some forms genuinely destroy trust and create harm, others reflect the inevitable compromises of human nature and complex societies. The Hypocrisy Trap offers practical solutions: ways to increase our own consistency, navigate accusations wisely, and change how we judge others' actions. Hallsworth shows vividly that we can improve our politics, businesses, and personal relationships if we rethink hypocrisy--soon.
Tell Me More
This book has three parts. The first part examines deception detection. It looks at lies, lying and liars but also delves into language construction, emotions, physiology, psychology, and more. It explains how microexpressions and statement analysis are reliable deception detectors. It describes how, on their own, the clues and signs of deception are not lie detectors but indicators of deceptive behaviour and speech. Like any forensic tool, it is not what they tell you but what that information can mean in the correct context. A fingerprint on a knife does not, on its own, provide evidence that the fingerprint belongs to the murderer, but only that a particular fingerprint is present on that knife. As we require more proof regarding the knife (what other forensics are present, whose fingerprint it is, etc.), we need more deception indicators beyond a simple choice of word, a flash of emotion, or a physical gesture.The second part discusses microexpressions and statement analysis, the twin tools in reliable deception detection. Both provide valuable clues of deception through the language and vocabulary used by a person, as well as those flashes of emotion and physical gestures that reveal much more than they are telling us directly. We will also look at the history and science behind both and how they have become standard practices for law enforcement worldwide. After all, why should such practical techniques be solely for law enforcement?The third part deals with the interview and examines why interviews are conducted. It looks at the similarities and differences in interview types. It explains how a common approach is the best way to ensure that interviews are successful, productive, and meet their objectives. It is a stand-alone topic and represents time well spent adopting and perfecting the approach detailed in the section.Finally, we will draw it all together and show how this will ensure your interviews are carried out efficiently. By adopting the practices, models and techniques described in this book, you will be so much better placed to ensure that, whatever reason you interview, you will ensure your interviews get results you can rely on that will enable you to make better decisions and draw more correct conclusions with confidence - whether that result is appointing the right person to a role, identifying which staff member is telling the truth, or working out before your partner that the daughter brought Sir John Somebody to an early demise in the new crime series on Netflix.Take what is helpful to you from this volume. It is written so that you may start at the beginning and read through until the end, but it is also intended for those with specific requirements. Feel free to jump to any part that interests you and dip in and out as you wish. But whatever you do, enjoy the content for what it is - an insight into interviewing and deception detection. I do not doubt that once you embrace the concepts and practices within these pages, you will find yourself more at ease in interviews and achieving much better outcomes, whether you are the interviewer or the interviewee.
Quiet BPD in Men
Discover the hidden disorder destroying successful men from the inside out. Quiet BPD affects millions of high-achieving men, yet most therapists miss it completely. If you're successful on the outside but struggling with intense emotions, relationship chaos, and chronic emptiness on the inside, this groundbreaking guide reveals what you've been experiencing and how to heal. What you'll learn: Why traditional therapy hasn't worked for your specific struggles How to recognize Quiet BPD symptoms that differ dramatically from classic presentations The connection between childhood invalidation and adult emotional dysregulation Practical tools for managing intense emotions without losing your professional edge Communication strategies that build connection instead of creating distance Daily practices that create lasting emotional stability How to find therapists who understand male BPD presentations This comprehensive resource addresses: Workaholism as emotional avoidance Anger as a shield against vulnerability Perfectionism that drives relentless achievement Relationship patterns that push away the people you need most Substance use as emotional regulation Identity confusion behind professional success Perfect for men experiencing: ✓ Explosive anger followed by shame and regret ✓ Fear of abandonment masked by emotional withdrawal ✓ Chronic feelings of emptiness despite external success ✓ Difficulty maintaining long-term relationships ✓ All-or-nothing thinking patterns ✓ Intense reactions to criticism or perceived rejection This male-specific approach combines evidence-based strategies with practical tools designed for logical, achievement-oriented minds. Each chapter includes assessment tools, crisis management protocols, and actionable strategies you can implement immediately. For partners and families: Chapter 11 provides essential guidance for understanding and supporting recovery without sacrificing your own wellbeing. Recovery from Quiet BPD is possible. This book shows you exactly how to get there.
C.G. Jung - The Basel Years: A Walking Guide
C.G. Jung--The Basel Years: A Walking Guide represents the culmination of a decade of research, exploration, and immersion in the city where Jung spent the formative years of his life. Authored by Swiss analytic psychologist Kathrin Schaeppi, who has called Basel home since the age of 15, this book offers a rare opportunity to trace Jung's footsteps and discover how the city and its surroundings shaped his worldview and informed his groundbreaking theories of the personal and collective unconscious and the individuation process. Drawing on Schaeppi's deep research into the history of Basel and Jung's personal and familial background, as well as her years of experience offering guided tours through the city, the book leads readers on five thoughtfully curated walking tours. Each tour represents a distinct chronological period, revealing themes relevant to Jung's life and intellectual development at the time and uncovering never-before-seen details of his youth. More than just a walking guide, the book provides rich historical context and vivid storytelling, enriched by approximately 150 evocative images that bring Jung's early years to life--even for readers journeying from afar.
Living the Science of Mind
The Only Writings by the Founder of SCIENCE OF MIND to Help You Understand His Classic Textbook.This is Holmes' own "commentary" on his masterpiece, The Science of Mind. As such, it may be his most important book besides the textbook. These short pieces abound in counsel and guidance in metaphysics, spirituality, and healing. Here too is the history of New Thought and Religious Science; insights into the mystics; pointers on treatment; and analysis of our fears and insecurities.Founder of the worldwide Religious Science movement, formulator of the Science of Mind philosophy, and author of metaphysical bestsellers, Dr. Holmes continually sought to simplify his teaching and get people to "use" it. In these pages he speaks directly to you in a one-on-one tutorial.
Choosing Help
Why do so many people resist getting help--even when their lives depend on it?In Choosing Help, psychologist Tracy Stecker, PhD, offers a compassionate and evidence-based guide to understanding the deep-rooted reasons why individuals avoid treatment for mental health and substance use issues--and how to help them move toward change. Drawing on decades of clinical research and real-world experience, Dr. Stecker explores the psychological barriers that keep people from seeking support, from fear and shame to mistrust and denial. Rather than placing the burden solely on families or communities, Choosing Help introduces a groundbreaking intervention model designed to shift the individual's own mindset--making the decision to seek help not just possible, but empowering. Each chapter of Choosing Help dives into a specific mindset that keeps people from seeking support. You'll meet individuals who believe treatment won't work, who insist they're not ready, or who feel they don't need help at all. Others are convinced they can handle it on their own, fear being forced into the wrong kind of treatment, or struggle with the vulnerability of opening up. Through these stories and insights, Dr. Stecker reveals how these beliefs form--and how they can be gently challenged and transformed. With clear analysis, relatable case studies, and actionable strategies, Choosing Help equips readers with the tools to recognize resistance, respond with empathy, and guide themselves or others toward healing. Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, loved one, or someone wrestling with your own reluctance, this book is a vital resource for making help feel like a choice--not a confrontation.
Empowering ADHD Organization and Cleaning
How can you get your life together if you can't even find a clean spoon?You don't need more motivation.You don't need more discipline.You need a system that works, even when your brain doesn't want to.This book is that system.Written by Estelle Rose, productivity coach, best-selling author, and fellow ADHD adult who's been buried in mess and shame, this gentle 28-day framework helps you reset your space and your mind in just a few minutes a day.Inside, you'll discover: ✔️ Step-by-step workbook to escape the binge-clean, re-clutter cycle✔️ Microtasks that work even when you're exhausted, distracted, or overwhelmed✔️ 5 brain-friendly strategies that stop clutter creep✔️ The "What Now?" Matrix for knowing what to do on low-brain days✔️ Conflict-free ways to tidy up with others (yes, even toddlers)This isn't another rigid system built for someone else's brain. It's a flexible, compassionate approach that meets you exactly where you are, whether you live in a studio apartment, a chaotic home, or something in between.If your space makes you want to scream, cry, or disappear...If you're tired of feeling like a failure for not being "on top of things"...If you've tried to get organized before, and it never stuck...This book is your do-able, shame-free place to start.No perfection.No pressure.Just 10 minutes a day toward a home and a headspace you actually want to live in.
Embracing Our Fragmented Selves
Trauma fragments the self, leaving behind parts of us that carry fear, rage, shame, hopelessness, and despair. In Embracing Our Fragmented Selves, internationally renowned trauma therapist. Dr. Janina Fisher offers a clear and compassionate approach to working with these parts and restoring a sense of inner harmony. Grounded in structural dissociation theory, parts work, and sensorimotor psychotherapy, this workbook teaches trauma survivors to: Understand their symptoms as expressions of different parts Notice, unblend from, and befriend traumatized parts Recognize self-destructive behaviors as the behavior of protector parts Offer reparative experiences to wounded young parts Whether you're a trauma survivor or therapist, this book serves as a reminder that every part of us, no matter how wounded or extreme, is deserving of care. Healing begins when we meet those parts with support, appreciation, and acceptance.
Training Compassion for Mental Health
Compassion is the warm-hearted concern that unfolds when we witness the struggles of others and feel motivated to relieve them. Research suggests that compassion is innate and any of us can strengthen this capacity through deliberate practice, with benefits for self, for others, and for society. This ground-breaking guide offers a research-based, trauma-informed approach to compassion training for people seeking to improve their mental health. This guide is designed to support the CBCT(R) for Mental Health course, taught by licensed mental health professionals who are also Emory-certified CBCT teachers.
Training Compassion for Mental Health
Compassion is the warm-hearted concern that unfolds when we witness the struggles of others and feel motivated to relieve them. Research suggests that compassion is innate and any of us can strengthen this capacity through deliberate practice, with benefits for self, for others, and for society. This ground-breaking guide offers a research-based, trauma-informed approach to compassion training for people seeking to improve their mental health. This guide is designed to support the CBCT(R) for Mental Health course, taught by licensed mental health professionals who are also Emory-certified CBCT teachers.
A Medic's Mind
A Medic's Mind is a raw and deeply human memoir by Matthew Heneghan, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and former paramedic. This is the true story of a man who has seen the very worst of life-and lived to write about it.From the battlefield to the back of an ambulance, Heneghan's journey is marked by trauma, addiction, and despair. But it is also a story of resilience, recovery, and rediscovering meaning after the uniform comes off. Written with brutal honesty and heartbreaking clarity, this book pulls no punches in exploring PTSD, alcoholism, and the invisible wounds carried by so many first responders and veterans.If you've ever wondered what it's really like to serve on the frontlines-whether in combat or emergency medicine-this memoir takes you there. Through vivid storytelling and unflinching reflection, Heneghan shows how pain and purpose can coexist, and how healing is possible even after the darkest nights.A Medic's Mind is more than a book-it's a lifeline. For veterans, paramedics, first responders, or anyone touched by trauma, it's a reminder that you are not alone.
Don't Wish You Would Have
Life is filled with the unexpected-loss, health issues, and surprises that can shake us to our core. We all face moments where we feel lost and uncertain, yet what distinguishes us is our choice in response. Throughout history, many have turned their tragedies into catalysts for change, creating lasting impact and resilience. In this enlightening journey, you'll discover that life's challenges can lead to profound growth and transformation. It's not the circumstances that define us, but how we choose to interpret them. Don't Wish You Would Have invites you to reflect on your own experiences and encourages you to embrace opportunities for healing and self-discovery. Are you ready to break free from the cycle of victimhood? Explore the potential within you to turn pain into something meaningful. Together, we will navigate this journey toward empowerment and purpose, unveiling the strength that lies within. Embrace the opportunity to redefine your identity and become the best version of yourself with no regrets.
One Hand Clapping
Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals how consciousness evolved out of the natural world, from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds. Science says that you are nothing but a chemical reaction--a collection of atoms and molecules, like rocks, paperclips, and everything else in the physical universe. But if that's so, where is the place in this world for your consciousness? In a word, why does it feel so special to be you? Like the Zen Buddhist riddle pondering the imponderable--the sound of a single hand clapping--One Hand Clapping asks the seemingly unanswerable question of how the human mind came to exist within the material world. In search of an answer, neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin takes readers on a billion-year journey through time from the roots of our existence to the advent of Homo sapiens, reimagining the story of our evolution. The result is an exhilarating book that embeds our consciousness within a single, unified story of life on Earth. Illuminated by Kukushkin's revolutionary account of what makes us what we are, the so-called "hard problem" of consciousness--the mystery by which our first-person feelings arise from the brain--evaporates like a dream. Instead, the book reveals the deep continuity between our consciousness and nature itself. A work of ambitious intellectual scope, One Hand Clapping is distinguished as much by its originality as by the breadth of its imaginative reach--drawing from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy, and a rich tapestry of cultural references, all brought to life by the author's own whimsical illustrations. Told with the drama and daring of a mythical epic, it reaches deep into our oceanic past to show for the first time how the entire course of Earth's history, from the earliest nonliving particles, ultimately led to the formation of our own minds. In a time of technological confusion, Kukushkin's book is an ode to the human being--an unfolding of Nature itself, blessed with the gift to contemplate the world and to hear the sound of one hand clapping.
The Essence of Bipolar Disorder
A Groundbreaking Scientific Investigation into the Genetic and Neurological Origins of Bipolar Disorder After a multiyear study of recent advances in neuroscience and genetics, Dr. William J. Walsh has resolved many of the core unknowns about bipolar disorder that have puzzled researchers for more than a century. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Walsh presents a new evidence-based theory of bipolar disorder--offering clarity on a condition that has eluded definitive understanding for decades. Affecting more than seventy million people worldwide, bipolar disorder remains a leading cause of suicide, unemployment, and lost human potential. The Essence of Bipolar Disorder takes readers inside a fascinating medical investigation. Early findings indicated that bipolar is a late onset epigenetic illness involving progressive DNA damage with advancing age. A novel analysis of sixty-three known bipolar risk genes revealed the likely cause of this unique mental illness: Mutated ion channels that impair regulation of neurotransmitters, coincident with accelerated DNA damage. These genetic predispositions generally are not sufficient to trigger bipolar disorder during childhood and adolescence, but continuing DNA damage over many years eventually triggers bipolar onset. These findings led to the discovery of a potassium-ion flooding mechanism that can explain the unique oscillation between mania and depression. Further analysis of neurotransmitter systems identified impaired serotonin neurons as the key drivers of mood-state switching. This innovative theory could transform the future of bipolar disorder research and suggests promising new treatment opportunities. It also opens the door to future DNA and epigenetic screening tools that may identify children at high risk--potentially enabling early, antioxidant-based interventions to prevent illness onset. Dr. Walsh's findings redefine the medical framework for bipolar disorder--offering new hope to those affected by this complex and often devastating condition. This book is essential reading for researchers, clinicians, and mental health professionals dedicated to advancing psychiatric care.
Think, Act, and Feel Better with CBT
Simple, effective CBT skills tailored for common challenges like anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, insomnia, and more Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a powerful, evidence-based psychotherapy for managing mental health conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, and ADHD. However, it's also popular for coping with daily-life issues, like procrastination and insomnia, because its structured, goal-oriented approach and focus on problem-solving can offer rapid relief to anyone facing tough times. By helping people think through the connections between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical reactions, CBT helps them act in ways that make them feel better. With Think, Act, and Feel Better with CBT, you can achieve measurable relief from chronic stress, anger, overthinking, people-pleasing, and other barriers to good mental health and greater well-being This collection of CBT guides features: Accessible, beginner-friendly explanations that don't require familiarity or prior experience with cognitive behavioral therapy. Concise, action-oriented CBT toolkits packed with therapeutic insights, CBT skills, and practical strategies customized for everyday challenges. Insightful guidance by a licensed CBT expert who has helped hundreds of clients overcome mental and emotional issues to live happier, fuller lives. Additional skills and strategies from DBT and ACT, two popular, newer approaches to therapy that build on the foundational CBT model.
How do we even talk about Palestine and Israel
The world changed on 7th October 2023 when Hamas made incursions into Israeli territory, resulting in 1200 deaths and 251 hostages. The response by Israel's government and military has since brought terrible destruction to Gaza, killing over 60,000 people, with 2.3 million forced from their homes. How have we allowed it to happen? What can we say?One group of twelve child psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists - with children's welfare much in mind - met fortnightly to discuss the insurmountable difficulties of the Palestine-Israel conflict and their feelings about the horror streaming daily on their media. Can such matters be discussed in a group? Can minds be changed? Deep disagreement and pain - yet nothing near the pain experienced in Gaza. Silence can't be the response.Some of the collection's contributors come from Palestinian or Jewish heritage, others from different but divided, conflicted backgrounds. Their history goes back to the Balfour Declaration and to the Holocaust. A mother who lived through Kristallnacht; a father from Jaffa with shrapnel head injuries during the Nakba. The group shares memories, reflections, essays and poems in a courageous effort to urge us all towards sense, empathy and a more complex understanding of the catastrophe before our very eyes.
Intersubjectivity in Psychotherapy
The set of relational methods outlined by Integrative Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive guide for intersubjective treatment. Research in child development has stressed the importance of intersubjectivity for the establishment of healthy reciprocal relationships. Several models of psychotherapy have adopted an intersubjective approach to address relational problems. The relational methods of Integrative Psychotherapy put into practice many insights emanating from research regarding the origins of intersubjectivity in child development. The related subset of methods in Integrative Psychotherapy, such as acknowledgment, validation, normalization and presence, become important components in creating an intersubjective format in treatment. Such interventions contribute to building an intersubjective format in individual and group psychotherapy and may prove useful in helping people with early relational failures and the subsequent disruptions to the development of healthy intersubjective aspects of relationships.
Reframing and Innovating Media Psychology
The field of media psychology has evolved significantly, paralleling advancements in media technology from print and broadcast to today's digital ecosystems. This evolution necessitates updated theoretical frameworks and practical approaches to understand the psychological impacts of media. Reframing and Innovating Media Psychology: Bridging Theories, Applications, and New Horizons addresses this need, bridging foundational theories with innovative perspectives to tackle emerging challenges in the media landscape. The book begins by revisiting traditional theories in media psychology, highlighting their relevance while identifying their limitations in addressing the complexities of modern digital platforms. It proposes a reframed, comprehensive model for understanding media's influence on cognition, emotion, and behavior. Beyond theory, the book explores practical applications, including real-world case studies, education, public health, and ethical considerations. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to enrich understanding and expand the boundaries of media psychology. As media becomes increasingly immersive and pervasive, ethical challenges such as algorithmic bias, misinformation, and the psychological impacts of AI and virtual reality are addressed. The book equips readers with tools to responsibly navigate and influence the media landscape. This work draws on contributions from scholars and practitioners to serve as a resource and inspiration for students, researchers, educators, and practitioners. It calls on readers to critically engage with the ideas presented, aiming to reframe and innovate media psychology to meet the demands of an ever-changing world while enhancing the human experience.
