Beyond Fairy Tales
Discover the transformative path to lasting love with compassionate insights from a couples expert that go beyond the surface-where authentic relationships are forged, and fairy tales are left behind.Let's be real-love isn't all roses, margaritas, and sunsets; it's messy, complicated, and sometimes really hard. It's not about chasing some perfect ending, but about ditching the fantasies, learning to love each other as you are, and doing the gritty, beautiful work of thriving together. Beyond Fairy Tales will show you how to make that journey a reality.Dr. Karris masterfully blends attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and other cutting-edge therapeutic approaches with real-world strategies to empower couples to navigate the beautiful, messy complexities of partnership with courage and grace."Karris offers an engaging, resource-rich book to bring life to stale or shaky relationships. In a practical, at-times humorous, and always-down-to earth style, he creates a roadmap for a rewarding journey towards love. You are certain to enrich yourself as a person and as a partner by reading this book!" "Beyond Fairy Tales is a playful and invigorating exploration for couples, offering a powerful resource to strengthen relationships. Karris provides fresh insights, empathetic compassion for the challenges couples face, and practical strategies for growing stronger together."-Jim Thomas, EFT Trainer Emeritus, Clinical Fellow, LMFT
How to Stop Overthinking Now
What if the key to a peaceful mind was just one thought away? Discover the power to silence your inner critic and transform your life.Are you constantly battling an overwhelming flood of thoughts?Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of worry and stress, unable to find peace?Have you tried various methods to calm your mind, but nothing seems to stick?If so, "How to Stop Overthinking NOW" is the game-changing guide you've been waiting for.Overthinking doesn't have to control your life. Even if you've struggled with anxiety and stress for years, there's a simple, effective way to reclaim your mental peace.Drawing from years of research and practical experience, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Logan Mind presents a revolutionary approach to quieting your mind and finding inner calm. This isn't just another self-help book - it's a comprehensive roadmap to transforming your thought patterns and embracing a life of clarity and purpose.In "How to Stop Overthinking NOW," you'll uncover: ✓ The hidden triggers fueling your overthinking and how to neutralize them✓ A powerful 5-minute technique to instantly calm your racing thoughts✓ The surprising connection between your physical health and overthinking✓ 7 practical strategies to build unshakeable mental resilience✓ How to harness the power of positive psychology to rewire your brain✓ The secret to turning your inner critic into your biggest cheerleader✓ A foolproof method to make decisions without second-guessing yourselfBut wait, there's more! This book comes with exclusive bonuses designed to accelerate your progress: ✓ 21-Day Overthinking Challenge: A step-by-step guide to rewire your thought patterns✓ 101+ Affirmations for Peaceful Minds: Daily mantras to reinforce positive thinking✓ Instant Calm Mind Checklist: Your go-to resource for immediate stress reliefImagine waking up each day with a clear mind, tackling challenges with confidence, and living a life free from the chains of overthinking. This isn't just a dream - it's the reality that awaits you on the other side of this transformative journey.Whether you're a busy professional, a stressed student, or anyone seeking mental clarity, "How to Stop Overthinking NOW" provides the tools you need to quiet your mind and unlock your full potential.Don't let another day pass in a haze of anxiety and indecision. It's time to take control of your thoughts and start living the life you deserve.Scroll up and get the book now!
Five Lectures on Psychoanalysis
In fall 1909, Dr. Sigmund Freud gave a series of five lectures at the 20th anniversary celebration of the opening of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Joined by other speakers, including Carl Jung, this lecture series helped to disseminate the ideas of psychoanalysis on an international stage. Dr. Freud (b. 1856, d. 1939) was the founder of psychoanalysis, the clinical procedure of evaluating and treating mental disorders through revealing unconscious desires and repressed memories. While his work is not as popular today as it once was, it was revolutionary in its approach and has permeated nearly all of Western culture. Dr. Freud was a prolific writer and lecturer. In 1909, he made his only visit to the United States, where he presented this series of five lectures. Dr. Freud originally presented them in German, without notes. Freud later wrote them down, and translations were first published in The American Journal of Psychology in April 1910. The five lectures describe the origins and development of his theory of psychoanalysis, as far as it had reached in September 1909. In the first lecture, Dr. Freud explains how his colleague, Dr. Breuer, developed the foundations of psychoanalysis when Freud himself was a student. Dr. Breuer had a patient who was suffering from a long list of ailments, including paralysis on her right side, impaired vision, nausea, and the inability to speak. Attributing these symptoms to that vague malady "hysteria," Dr. Breuer attempted a "talking cure" with the patient and worked to discover her "psychic trauma" through hypnosis. The patient improved, and Drs. Breuer and Freud determined that unprocessed memories of traumatic experiences were causing her illness. In the second lecture, Dr. Freud shares the next evolution of psychoanalysis, in which he abandoned hypnotism. As he learned that not all patients could be hypnotized, he instead worked with them in their normal state. Through conversation and suggestion, Dr. Freud drew out the repressed memories that the patient couldn't normally recall, resolving the conflict between the patient's conscious and unconscious.In the third lecture, Dr. Freud moves on to the interpretation of dreams. He believed that dreams could reveal repressed wishes, if the true meaning could be ascertained. Through techniques like free association, Dr. Freud believed he and the patient could unlock the symbolism of dreams to reveal repressed desires. Freud's fourth lecture explores a topic that he knew to be controversial-how often he found that symptoms of disease root back to "impressions from the sexual life...and necessitate the assumption that to disturbances of the erotic sphere must be ascribed the greatest significance among the etiological factors of the disease." He acknowledged that this was not a popular view among his peers. But he found that when patients realized they could "disregard conventional restraints" in a doctor/patient relationship, they revealed truths that very often pointed to sexual causes.Finally, Dr. Freud discusses "transference," that phenomenon by which a neurotic "applies to the person of the physician a great amount of tender emotion." This process is crucial, he believed, in helping the patient to gain insight into their relationship patterns. It was his belief that bringing repressed desires into consciousness would help people to master them or sublimate them, for the good of both individuals and society.While Dr. Freud's trip to America was not perfect-he found Americans far too informal-he was delighted to find that the faculty at Clark University was familiar with his work. As Freud said himself in his autobiography, the trip was "the realization of some incredible daydream: psychoanalysis was no longer a product of delusion, it had become a valuable part of reality."
Five Lectures on Psychoanalysis
In fall 1909, Dr. Sigmund Freud gave a series of five lectures at the 20th anniversary celebration of the opening of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Joined by other speakers, including Carl Jung, this lecture series helped to disseminate the ideas of psychoanalysis on an international stage. Dr. Freud (b. 1856, d. 1939) was the founder of psychoanalysis, the clinical procedure of evaluating and treating mental disorders through revealing unconscious desires and repressed memories. While his work is not as popular today as it once was, it was revolutionary in its approach and has permeated nearly all of Western culture. Dr. Freud was a prolific writer and lecturer. In 1909, he made his only visit to the United States, where he presented this series of five lectures. Dr. Freud originally presented them in German, without notes. Freud later wrote them down, and translations were first published in The American Journal of Psychology in April 1910. The five lectures describe the origins and development of his theory of psychoanalysis, as far as it had reached in September 1909. In the first lecture, Dr. Freud explains how his colleague, Dr. Breuer, developed the foundations of psychoanalysis when Freud himself was a student. Dr. Breuer had a patient who was suffering from a long list of ailments, including paralysis on her right side, impaired vision, nausea, and the inability to speak. Attributing these symptoms to that vague malady "hysteria," Dr. Breuer attempted a "talking cure" with the patient and worked to discover her "psychic trauma" through hypnosis. The patient improved, and Drs. Breuer and Freud determined that unprocessed memories of traumatic experiences were causing her illness. In the second lecture, Dr. Freud shares the next evolution of psychoanalysis, in which he abandoned hypnotism. As he learned that not all patients could be hypnotized, he instead worked with them in their normal state. Through conversation and suggestion, Dr. Freud drew out the repressed memories that the patient couldn't normally recall, resolving the conflict between the patient's conscious and unconscious.In the third lecture, Dr. Freud moves on to the interpretation of dreams. He believed that dreams could reveal repressed wishes, if the true meaning could be ascertained. Through techniques like free association, Dr. Freud believed he and the patient could unlock the symbolism of dreams to reveal repressed desires. Freud's fourth lecture explores a topic that he knew to be controversial-how often he found that symptoms of disease root back to "impressions from the sexual life...and necessitate the assumption that to disturbances of the erotic sphere must be ascribed the greatest significance among the etiological factors of the disease." He acknowledged that this was not a popular view among his peers. But he found that when patients realized they could "disregard conventional restraints" in a doctor/patient relationship, they revealed truths that very often pointed to sexual causes.Finally, Dr. Freud discusses "transference," that phenomenon by which a neurotic "applies to the person of the physician a great amount of tender emotion." This process is crucial, he believed, in helping the patient to gain insight into their relationship patterns. It was his belief that bringing repressed desires into consciousness would help people to master them or sublimate them, for the good of both individuals and society.While Dr. Freud's trip to America was not perfect-he found Americans far too informal-he was delighted to find that the faculty at Clark University was familiar with his work. As Freud said himself in his autobiography, the trip was "the realization of some incredible daydream: psychoanalysis was no longer a product of delusion, it had become a valuable part of reality."
Hyperefficient
Optimize your life using science-backed advice and discover how to get your brain working at peak efficiency. A FINANCIAL TIMES must-read business book of the month. A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB must read book for September. We all know how to nudge our brains to perform better. A strong cup of coffee helps us get through a dull meeting, and a brisk walk helps us think more clearly. But what if some nudges could optimise how we focus, create and process information even more effectively, to take mental performance to new heights? Today, most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet the work that matters most in our technology-dominated workplace - generating brilliant ideas, solving complex problems, and learning - can't be manufactured like outputs on an assembly line. Instead, we need a new, HYPEREFFICIENT way of working: rather than imposing the rhythms of work on our brains, Dr. Mithu Storoni proposes we impose the rhythm of our brains on our work. Storoni explains that our brains function like a car's engine, with multiple gears that put our brains in optimal mode for different mental challenges. Drawing on the latest research, she shows us how to seamlessly shift our brains into the best gear for the tasks we need to be doing, so we can perform at our best throughout the day, every day.
Racism's impact on Black nursing.
This qualitative phenomenological research study explored nursing educators' meanings of phenomenon of racism and their perceptions of the effects of racism on Black nursing stud Predominately White Institutions (PWis). In an online qualitative survey and individual interviews, faculty, staff, and administrators of PWI nursing programs discussed meanings racism, their understanding of the obstacles Black nursing students face at PWis, and suppo systems in place for Black students in their nursing programs. The researcher selected Criti RaceTheory (CRT) as the theoretical framework for this study, with an understanding that I students are often faced with greater challenges to completing nursing programs than their counterparts. The attrition rate is higher among Black nursing students at PWis than it isfor other students (Eudy &Brook, s2022) and Black students experience racism more often thr students of other races (Ackerman-Barger et al., 2020; Hall &Fields, 2012.)Findings from study indicate that there is an awareness among educators of the effects of racism on Black nursing students. However, poor communication and lack of personal accountability for
Affects, Cognition, and Language as Foundations of Human Development
Affects, Cognition, and Language as Foundations of Human Development considers human development from the three most basic systems-affects (our earliest feelings), cognition, and language. Holinger explores how these systems enhance potential and help prevent problems, both in individuals and in societies.
A Psychologist's Casebook
Drawing on examples from clinical practice, this book presents evidence-based psychological principles in an applied context to support effective practice in the helping professions.
Psychology and Human Performance in Space Programs
The two-volume set includes cutting-edge research and implementation of applied psychology in spaceflight. This book covers challenges of spaceflight and research related to organizational psychology and human factors. Chapters include research related to composing, training, and supporting teams that will live and work together.
Psychology and Health Promotion in the Public Sector
Since 2008, with the implementation of the Health Care and Safety at Work Policy for Federal Civil Servants, the debate on health care for federal civil servants has intensified. The policy is being implemented through health units run by a multi-professional team, in which psychologists play a key role. This study discusses how health-promoting psychological practices have been developed for civil servants within the National Social Security Institute (INSS), based on reflections on the challenges of conducting worker health actions in the organisational space and outlining the role of psychologists in public policies. Interviews with psychology professionals at the INSS pointed to an important moment of questioning about the effectiveness of health promotion actions focused on individuals' lifestyles and the emergence of molecular movements in the form of strategies committed to empowering workers to transform the organisation of work, articulated with the perspective of a clinical psychology that is transversal to workers' health in the organisation.
My Brother's Keeper
A leading psychiatrist seeks to transform our understanding of mental health care and how it fits into larger social and economic forces--and proposes an effective and compassionate new framework for healing. Mental health care in America has become nothing short of atrocious. Supposed developments in treatment methods and medication remain inaccessible to those who need them most. Countless people seeking treatment are routinely funneled into homelessness and prison while a mental health epidemic ravages younger generations. It seems obvious that the system is broken, but the tragic truth is that it is actually functioning exactly as intended, providing reliably enormous profits for the corporate entities who now manage mental healthcare. It is easy to turn a blind eye. Most of us are more comfortable ducking our own fears about mental health and placing our faith in the rugged American individual and the free market, rather than confronting our own prejudices and misguided beliefs. Why did we choose to build such a disastrous system when every other industrialized nation has developed far better models? After decades of work in psychiatry, Dr. Nicholas Rosenlicht reveals how and why we arrived at this abysmal reality--and more importantly, how we can find our way out of it. Timely and unflinching, and written with commanding prose and the deep knowledge of a mental health care veteran who categorically rejects corporate interests, Dr. Rosenlicht makes plain the disastrous outcomes of the for-profit mental health care model. Patients are "clients" and doctors are "providers," stripping away the human element and emboldening shifty ethical and legal practices. Perhaps most insidious, the business model paints the mentally ill as the "other," as people who just don't want help, rather than someone who can't afford care or even realize they need help as a consequence of their illness. But a path forward does exist. Mental illness is something that will touch all of us in some way, if not directly through those we know and love. Those who have already helped care for a loved one know that those who suffer from it have hopes, desires, and aspirations. A healthy solution means a healthier society. In the tradition of Andrew Solomon or Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score, My Brother's Keeper is a paradigm-shifting book that can help us find our way to real and lasting solutions.
Autism for Dummies
Embrace neurodiversity and foster understanding Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the autism spectrum. Covering the basics of autism, including the latest research and diagnostic criteria, the book offers insights into neurological diversity. It acknowledges the vastly different abilities and support needs among autistic individuals, portraying these experiences with depth and empathy. The book addresses families' and caregivers' experiences, offering candid testimonials and practical advice on advocating for resources, fostering supportive communities, and ensuring the best outcomes for their children. Autism For Dummies bridges polarized views within the autism community, highlighting self-advocates' calls for independence and parents' need for comprehensive support. Through respectful dialogue and shared stories, the book encourages an enlightened approach to support and acceptance and provides practical strategies for inclusion, covering tools for communities, schools, and workplaces to become more accommodating and empowering. The book: Explains the varied support needs of autistic individuals, from extensive daily support to minimal assistance Offers strategies for caregivers supporting children and adults with autism Includes candid testimonials and practical advice from real families on how to advocate for appropriate resources and foster supportive environments Provides tools for inclusive communities, schools, and workplaces With its compassionate and inclusive approach, Autism For Dummies educates and inspires broader understanding and acceptance, calling on readers to help create a society where every autistic individual can thrive.
Anger as a/moral emotion
The book delves into the analysis of anger as both a moral and amoral emotion. It investigates whether anger is indeed one of the basic emotions or if it is a social and linguistic construct, denoting a concept associated with the human mind. The author subjects the concept of anger to an analysis of its semantic domains, as well as a conceptual analysis regarding what it signifies and means to us. Anger is analyzed from philosophical-phenomenological perspectives, as well as from the viewpoints of cognitive sciences, evolutionary psychology, and social psychology. The significance of anger in both phylogenetic and ontogenetic development is explored. Through a deeper understanding thereof, avenues toward its better and more effective management are elucidated.
Routledge International Handbook of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology
Routledge International Handbook of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology is a compilation of works by leading scholars in theoretical and philosophical psychology that offers critical analyses of, and alternatives to, current theories and philosophies typically taken for granted in mainstream psychology.
Observing the Other
Peter Buckley's engaging essays open a door into the worlds of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, yesterday and today. A door not into the clinic, but to the end of the day, with a fire in the study, a glass of wine close at hand, and opportunity to share the thoughts of an intelligent, self-critical, and very likeable friend. The essays range from Freud's early cases (and the understandable mistakes he made with brilliant corrections), through to the current development of psychoanalysis with multiple models of theory and treatment. Detours, to the burning of witches, transcendental experience in psychosis, the structure of the mind originally conceived in Greek philosophy, the post-Enlightenment rise of Romanticism-all fill out a view of wide interest to the general reader, as well as invaluable for psychiatrists and trainees in psychoanalysis and psychiatry. Above all they stress the humane face thatpsychiatry and psychoanalysis must always develop, but is always at risk of losing.-J.J. Wright, MD, DSc, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Auckland
A Mad turn
Written by Mad scholars, a Mad Turn explores the field of Mad Studies in theory and practice, and what Mad Studies can bring to academia and to other social institutions. What does it mean to "do" Mad Studies? What are the field's intersections with disability justice, Mad justice, and gender and queer studies? This book is a bold step toward the Mad Studies yet-to-come-a Mad Studies that Mad people will build, twisting and turning and singing and dancing, a new realm of thinking-being-doing-knowing. Step into it with us.
Common Mental Disorders
Welcome to Common Mental Disorders. A Clear Guide. An indispensable resource for understanding the intricate pathways of mental health. In this book, we will dive into the fascinating world of the most common mental disorders, offering a clear and accessible look at each of them.With a straightforward and understandable approach, we will embark on a journey to understand what these disorders are, how they manifest themselves, and what their possible causes might be. Our mission is to provide valuable information in a simple and concise manner, so that everyone can understand and benefit from it.So join us on this journey of knowledge and discovery. Together we will explore common mental disorders with clear and uncomplicated guidance. Thank you for joining us on this important journey!
Handbook of Occupational Psychology
This book will provide a thorough understanding of the classic and emerging topics in Industrial psychology. With an international scope, the book emphasizes classic and contemporary ideas, theories, and principles. The book is also supported with a comprehensive glossary and index at the end. This text is designed for students taking a course in industrial psychology and is an essential reference for researchers at all levels.
Interrelationships between Racial and Gender Discrimination and Social Exclusion
This study sought to analyse the interrelationships between various forms of discrimination suffered by black Brazilian women, descendants of enslaved black African women. The general aim of the research was to analyse the role of discrimination in the trajectory of black women in Youth and Adult Education (EJA). More specifically, it focused on the following social markers: race, gender and class. A qualitative research methodology was used. To this end, individual semi-structured interviews were carried out in a school on the outskirts of Bras穩lia - DF, with eight self-declared black women, students in Youth and Adult Education - EJA. The Content Analysis technique was used to guide the interpretation of the interviews. From the field research carried out, it was possible to understand that racism and sexism are structural elements in Brazilian society, affecting the life trajectory of the black women surveyed in various ways, including the maintenance of their historically subalternised condition.
Literacy Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Most students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) struggle with acquiring literacy skills, some as a direct result of their hearing loss, some because they are receiving insufficient modifications to access the general education curriculum, and some because they have additional learning challenges necessitating significant program modifications. This second edition of Literacy Instruction for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing updates previous findings and describes current, evidence-based practices in teaching literacy to DHH learners. Beal, Dostal, and Easterbrooks provide educators and parents with a process for determining which literacy and language assessments are appropriate for individual DHH learners and whether an instructional practice is supported by evidence or causal factors. They describe the literacy process with an overview of related learning theories, language and literacy assessments, and evidence-based instructional strategies across the National Reading Panel's five areas of literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The volume includes evidence-based writing strategies and case vignettes that highlight application of assessments and instructional strategies within each of these literacy areas. Crucially, it reviews the remaining challenges related to literacy instruction for DHH learners. Educators and parents who provide literacy instruction to DHH learners will benefit from the breadth and depth of literacy content provided in this concise literacy textbook.
The Science of Free Will
This groundbreaking book sheds new scientific light on the age-old question of free will. Humankind evolved to flourish by creating a new kind of society, which required an advanced mind capable of recognizing possibilities and making good choices. No other animal operates amid economic marketplaces, shared moral principles, legal systems, religious and political institutions, and the like. Rather than getting bogged down in philosophical debates, The Science of Free Will surges ahead to explain how this marvelous, newly evolved mental system works. Some actions are freer than others, so how does one recognize and take advantage of this freedom? Key features involve grounding actions in time and pondering multiple possible futures--indeed understanding one's life as a story, in which one's actions link past, present, and future-and conscious thoughts, including logical reasoning, planning, and overriding one's first impulse. Understanding free will in this fashion reveals both the powers and the limits of the human mind.
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery from the Perspective of Male Cancers
Bariatric surgery or stomach reduction surgery refers to a set of surgical techniques that help to drastically reduce weight. Aimed at morbidly obese patients, its purpose is to take the risk out of life. Today it has become a major medical investment and an instant solution to all the problems associated with obesity. This work was exploratory in nature and sought to study the impact of bariatric surgery on the couple relationship from the perspective of male spouses. Obesity surgery was a 'path' found as a magic formula to solve a problem that has multiple dimensions, and therefore leaves gaps and thus a need for research. This study sought to symbolise the meaning of surgery for husbands and how it affected their relationship. Surgery comes as a necessity for change, and thus dislodges the relationship. Separating isn't easy, it's surgery, in this case, surgery for two.
The Development of Generativity Across Adulthood
This volume brings together experts in generativity and related fields to provide a compelling overview of contemporary research and theory on this topic. Generativity refers to a concern for - or acting towards - the benefit of future generations as a legacy of the self; it has implications for outcomes at the individual, relational and social, and broader societal levels. Understanding the role and expressions of generativity at various stages of our lives is important to our sense of well-being and purpose, and it impacts our parenting, caregiving, and social relationships, as well as having implications for our activities and experiences in the workforce, and in voluntary activities in our communities and the wider society. The chapters in this volume explore the meaning and impact of generativity across development and across life contexts and roles. They address generativity within a particular area or life domain, or period of the lifespan, and outline key methods and findings, as well as theoretical issues and applied implications. The volume represents the first comprehensive exploration of generativity from early to late adulthood; it offers a broad international perspective and will inform research into generativity across multiple cultures.
Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychophysiology
In recent years there has been growing interest in exploring how psychophysiology can be used to enhance psychotherapeutic interventions, and it is becoming more common for psychotherapists to use psychophysiological approaches such as biofeedback as a part of their therapy. Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychophysiology explores how these fields can be integrated to improve therapy outcomes, and to provide a guide to professionals in the field. Structured in three parts, the first part focuses on theories underlying psychotherapy/psychophysiology integration with chapters on the neuroscience of mind, evolution and compassion, heart rate variability and mind/body integration, and affect and understanding the world. The second part focuses on assessment aspects of psychotherapy/ psychophysiology integration with chapters on the NIH Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) approach to assessment of psychopathology from a psychophysiological perspective, personality as a central factor in stress and cardiovascular reactivity and using the RDoC framework to understand and conceptualize personality. Finally, the third part focuses on approaches to integrating psychophysiology into psychotherapy, emphasizing heart rate variability biofeedback. The book will be valuable for all psychotherapists who are looking to improve their practice by integrating effective mind/body principles into their therapeutic approach.
Neuropsychological syndromes in focal lesions of frontal lobes
In this work for the first time an attempt to study the structure of subcortical frontal syndromes of the right and left hemisphere with the allocation of their qualitative features is made, which will serve to understand the principles of organization, diagnosis in the implementation of higher brain functions, development of adequate methods of rehabilitation of disturbed functions in frontal lesions. The obtained data suggest that a large specific weight in the violation of higher brain functions in right- and left-hemispheric patients consists of defects of neurodynamics (spontaneity, activity and pathological inertness), which have different signs of manifestation and different distribution by groups. The results of the study are of certain importance in the theory of neuropsychology, psychology and neurology for solving the ideas about functional asymmetry of frontal lobes of the brain not only in the organization of higher, but also elementary brain functions. The highlighted intergroup differences of the syndromes may indicate the functional difference of rostral, medial and lateral structures of the right and left frontal lobes at the subcortical level.
Eating Disorders
The prevalence rate of eating disorders in adolescents ranged from 11-28%.More adolescents girls engaged in disordered eating behaviors compared to adolescent's boys. Risk of disordered eating attitude was twice as high among females as in males. Dysfunctional eating behaviors was higher in obese than in normal weight adolescent. Risk of disordered eating attitude among obese adolescents was two to times higher than that of non-obese, in both genders. Healthy body composition and high levels of physical fitness were found to be the protective factors for eating disorders in young adults. Eating disorders were associated with more emotional and peer problemsProblematic profiles of family functioning exhibiting lower levels of cohesion and flexibility and higher scores on the sub dimensions of disengagement, enmeshment, rigidity, and chaotic characteristics were found to be the risk factors of eating disorders in adolescents. Bodily shame was found to be a significant factor related to ED risk in obese adolescents. Group based and parent group intervention programmes had positive benefit in terms of eating disorder symptom reductions and BMI reduction especially in females.
A Neurophilosophy of Libertarian Free Will
This book offers an intellectually fierce defence of Libertarian Free Will seen from a neuroscientific and biological perspective. Tse argues that causation in living systems is dominated by non-linear goal-seeking automatic feedback loops and a continual criterial reparameterization of what will count as an adequate solution to goal fulfilment. For this reason, outcomes are neither determined nor random. That is, for each cycle, outcomes could have turned out differently than they actually did. Humans, he argues, have two kinds of libertarian free will. One type concerns the ability to choose freely and is shared with other highly developed animals. Second-order free will, in contrast, is uniquely human, and concerns envisioning a new self, then working toward the realization of that vision over a long period of time. As such, free will is understood to be centrally realized in acts of imagining and deliberation, whether free actions follow or not.A Neurophilosophy of Libertarian Free Will discusses these key philosophical issues considering the latest data and theories of neuroscience and will be of interest to academics, students, and anyone interested in the issue of Free Will.
Psychological and physical security
The textbook is devoted to the study of psychological and physical safety of people. There is an increase in financial fraud, telephone fraud and marriage scams, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual violence. This manual will help the student to understand what is psychological and physical safety and how to protect themselves from fraudsters and rapists. Profiling is discussed in detail and how knowledge of these issues will help to keep oneself safe and understand what a person is and what can be expected of them.
Conflict Mediation in Schools
Conflict is a natural part of our lives and this qualifies it as a relevant topic for study. Interactionist theories in philosophy, psychology and education are based on the premise that we constitute and are constituted through direct or mediated relationships with others, whether of a subjective or objective nature. Therefore, we are faced with differences and similarities which in turn force us to compare, discover, re-signify, understand, act, seek alternatives and reflect on ourselves and others. Conflict can therefore be considered the raw material for our psychic, cognitive, affective, ideological and social constitution. It is worth remembering that reading this book can contribute to a reflection on how to orientate and mediate internal and external conflicts, taking into account the impartiality of your peers.
Raising Anxiety
What if our good intentions are contributing to the rise in children's anxiety?Parents, teachers and schools invest more care and effort than ever before to ensure children reach their potential. Yet today young people seem more anxious and less capable of navigating the milestones of childhood and young adult life.Is the kind of care and support we provide inadvertently increasing children's anxiety?Could the special accommodations we give to some children make their anxiety worse?Clinical psychologists Dr Danielle Einstein and Dr Judith Locke have combined forces to show why we are in this situation. They discuss how a perfect storm of today's popular approaches to caring for children, altered beliefs about how best to support them, and easier access to technology is making children more anxious and less prepared to face typical tasks and experience the normal joys and satisfactions of life.RAISING ANXIETY shows you how to turn this situation around and encourage your child to become resilient, confident and ready for the challenges of childhood and beyond. Judith and Danielle give you practical strategies to help your child face their day-to-day responsibilities, handle the complexities of interacting with others, and positively use technology. They also include a new approach to managing worry which will help you and your child tame your anxiety. These techniques have helped thousands of families clinically and in talks for parents and teachers. Now they can help you too.
The Ultimate Enneagram Workbook
The FUNeagram(TM) welcomes you into personal growth and more understanding for yourself and others. Gain more compassion and release inner judgement through the Enneagram. All with this first-of-it's kind workbook taking you step-by-step with a twist of fun. Ready to Learn the Enneagram the FUN way? F is for "Find Your Type", U is for "Understand Yourself", and N is for "Next Steps to Grow." This colorful, creative, and easy to use workbook contains everything you need to make the most on your path of self-discovery. The Enneagram is your ultimate tool for exploring the nine types (or personality styles) that are interconnected based on motivations. You'll reveal your distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and interacting with the world. And then you'll see how to apply them and figure out how to USE your self-awareness for successful results in your life! Find your Enneagram type in four steps! Our signature process is a simplified and creative way to discover your type by using the building blocks of the Enneagram. Unlike any test or assessment, you'll use the images of our color-coded FUNeagram(TM) cards to go step-by-step into clarity about your Enneagram type. The FUN continues with "Additional Discovery" sections about all nine types, the Wings, the Arrows, and the Talking Styles, all aimed being able to see yourself and empower yourself in a different way. This ultimate workbook contains sections on exploring your gifts and strengths, along with affirmations, prompts, inspiring worksheets, exercises, and important tips throughout the colorful 132 pages. Have FUN! When things simplified, or creative and playful, are you more attracted to learning and growing in that environment? We've got you. Even though the Enneagram is a deep and complex tool with roots in ancient wisdom, the FUNeagram(TM) is here to bring a unique approach to benefit from the Enneagram's wisdom in your own way, on your own journey. Enjoy!
Behind the Mask
What drives a person to commit the most heinous acts of violence? How can someone live a double life-one of charm and deceit-while harbouring unimaginable evil? In Behind the Mask, we journey deep into the twisted psyches of the world's most notorious serial killers. Through chilling profiles, in-depth analyses, and reflections on the nature of evil, this book sheds light on the dark intersections of psychopathy, power, and human depravity. Explore the roots of malevolence, the thrill of the hunt, and the ultimate pursuit of justice. Discover what these stories of extreme darkness reveal about the fragility of our own humanity.
Hypnosis for Spiritual Distress
Spiritual distress is a profound sense of existential crisis or disconnection, characterized by feelings of meaninglessness, inner turmoil, and a loss of purpose. It is an increasingly common concern in hospitals and homes, among medical professionals and those who support individuals and families. Are you ready to help others navigate the profound challenges of spiritual distress? Discover a unique, compassionate, integrative approach to facilitate healing with Hypnosis for Spiritual Distress. Drawing inspiration from the transformative insights of Paul Tillich, Henry Nelson Wieman, and Joseph Murphy, this groundbreaking guide offers a comprehensive protocol for using hypnosis to address spiritual suffering. Whether you're a therapist, counselor, coach or hypnotist, this book provides the tools and understanding you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Inside, you'll explore: - Foundations of Spiritual Distress: Understand the complexities of spiritual crises through the perspectives of Tillich, Wieman, and Murphy, and learn how their philosophies inform modern healing practices. - Hypnosis as a Healing Tool: Discover how to insightfully structure the coaching and hypnotic process to facilitate profound spiritual healing and transformation at a vulnerable and needful time in people's lives. - Step-by-Step Protocol: Follow a detailed, practical protocol designed to guide individuals through their spiritual distress, integrating hypnosis techniques with the wisdom of Tillich, Wieman, and Murphy. - Practical Exercises and Scripts: Access a wealth of guidance, orientation, and even hypnosis scripts tailored to address various aspects of spiritual distress. - Explore: Additional chapters focus on the ethics of finding meaning in suffering, addressing the concerns of Buddhist individuals confronting spiritual distress, attachment theory in religious experience, recommended competencies for working in this field, and more. Originally developed for a certification course in "Spiritual Hypnotism" by Rev. Dr. C. Scot Giles and Rev. Dr. Lindsay Bates for the National Guild of Hypnotists, the curriculum has been updated and expanded by Rev. Christian Skoorsmith, MAR, PsyD(c). The core content is also supplemented by additional writing by some of hypnotism's guiding figures. Additional perspective is provided from the fields of psychology, nursing, and counseling. Empower yourself to help others find meaning and inner peace.
Mindfulness for Life
Mindfulness is exceptionally easy to get started with, and people often experience benefits almost immediately. Why, then, do many initial enthusiasts end up dropping the practice after a short while? According to Oxford professor and leading mindfulness expert Willem Kuyken, it's because traditional mindfulness training is too far removed from how we actually live. This next-generation resource brings mindfulness home by teaching core skills in easy-to-integrate ways that touch directly on life's daily challenges. Dr. Kuyken provides stepping stones to help you build a personal practice that is sustainable, purposeful, and richly rewarding--now and for years to come. Interweaving ancient wisdom and modern scientific psychology, the book includes stories, quotations, reflection questions, tips for overcoming hurdles, and compelling guided practices, including audio tracks at the companion website.
The Autism Inclusion & Accessibility Beginners Handbook
Unlock a deeper understanding of autism with The Autism Inclusion and Accessibility Beginners Handbook. Written and created entirely by Autistic individuals, this neurodiversity-affirming guide is a powerful tool designed to educate and inspire everyday people to promote inclusion in the community.Dive into the lived experiences of Autistic people and discover practical strategies to break down barriers. This handbook dispels common myths, sets a clear vision for genuine inclusion, and empowers everyone to contribute to better outcomes.Gain real-life insights from those who know autism best, and foster a culture of kind curiosity and meaningful conversation. Transform your perspective and become part of a movement dedicated to making the world more inclusive for all.For a comprehensive learning experience, an online course that complements this handbook is available at www.sunnyspectrum.com.au.
Youth Unemployment in the 1980s
Youth unemployment is one of the most critical problems generated by any recession. Widespread changes in the structure of the youth labour market, together with the increasing affluence amongst the employed, meant that the experience of unemployment for young people in the 1970s and 1980s was quite different from that of previous decades. Originally published in 1988, this book examines the psychological consequence of prolonged periods of joblessness among a national cohort of 16-19 year olds. It places the problem in a historical context and then examines evidence for the effect of unemployment on the work ethic, motivation to work, the search for jobs, psychological health, political views, lifestyles and early careers. Particular attention is paid to gender and ethnic group differences. Original research was integrated with existing literature with the aim of bringing together a wide variety of studies and theoretical positions previously dispersed throughout the literature.
Good Counsel
William James is arguably America's most important psychologist and intellectual. While a thriving literature on Jamesian thought exists, Good Counsel: A Walking Dialogue with William James fills the gap between the passing paragraph or two about James in undergraduate textbooks and the dense academic literature of Jamesian scholars. By offering an interesting and inspiring introduction to James, this book brings a new generation of minds into the Jamesian conversation. Written as a dialogue between William James and some of his famous students, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Gertrude Stein, and W. E. B. Du Bois, Good Counsel provides an introduction to the important elements of Jamesian thought and seeks to inspire students to explore further. While not a formal critique of James, this book does not shy away from highlighting potential weakness or challenges to his thought. By the book's end, readers should have a solid grasp of basic Jamesian concepts, including what he meant by radical empiricism, pluralism, experience (especially the stream of thought), attention, freedom, truth, reality, God, rational belief, moral claims, moral solitude, consciousness, sentiment (how it drives reason), mysticism, and pragmatism. Furthermore, they should understand the interconnections among these concepts and the objections or alternatives to them (e.g., monism, determinism, reductionism, idealism, rationalism, etc.).
The Importance of Psycho-Oncology in Breast Cancer Treatment
Psycho-Oncology is the union of Psychology and Oncology, aimed at multidisciplinary care in cancer centres, providing better acceptance of the diagnosis and helping throughout the treatment process and supporting patients in the devastating and often mutilating situations that treatment causes. Psychologists play an important role in the treatment of women with breast cancer, especially in surgical procedures where total removal of the breast is unavoidable. The aim of this project is to describe and discuss the importance of Psycho-Oncology in the oncological treatment process and its work with breast cancer patients. The results of the project suggest that psychological factors can influence the way in which women with breast cancer find it difficult to accept the diagnosis and the changes taking place in their bodies. This points to the importance of psychotherapeutic counselling, together with medical care.
Academic background and job market
The main objective of this study was to investigate the professional trajectory of graduates from the doctoral program in Psychology at UFMG. Postgraduate studies in Brazil were instituted in 1965 by means of opinion no. 977 of the Federal Education Council, which established the definitions and characteristics of postgraduate studies in the country, despite having been provided for in the Statute of Brazilian Universities since 1930.This study analyzed the professional trajectory of 88 female (56) and male (32) PhD graduates from the postgraduate program in psychology, with different times of professional insertion over a period of seven years (2012-2019). The results showed that of the total sample, 73 graduates (83%) currently work as teachers in public and private higher education. The number of graduates working as teachers coincides with the literature, which indicates that universities are the main employers of PhDs. The results also indicate that teaching is no longer a complementary activity for psychologists, but has become an exclusive area of activity.
Do the Hard Things First
Do the Hard Things First: Box Set (Books 1-3)Step forward confidently on a transformative journey with the "Do the Hard Things First" box set, a powerful collection designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to conquer life's most challenging obstacles. This box set includes the first three books in the acclaimed series, each one offering a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of self-discipline, overcoming procrastination, and achieving unparalleled success.Book 1: Overcome Procrastination Learn to dismantle the barriers that hold you back and develop a proactive mindset to tackle your most daunting tasks head-on. Discover practical techniques to break free from the cycle of delay, enhance your productivity, and harness the power of doing the hard things first.Book 2: Defeat Bad Habits Delve into the psychology of habit formation and learn how to replace detrimental behaviors with empowering routines. This book provides a step-by-step framework for identifying, assessing, and transforming your habits, enabling you to cultivate a lifestyle of discipline and resilience.Book 3: Master Self-Control Uncover the secrets to unlocking your willpower and building robust self-control. This book guides you through a system designed to eliminate compulsive habits, manage your impulses, and empower you to take charge of your life confidently and purposefully.The "Do the Hard Things First" series is more than just a collection of self-help books; it's a manifesto for change, a clarion call for those ready to step out of their comfort zones and embrace a life of discipline and achievement. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or anyone who desires to reach your peak potential, this box set will provide you with the wisdom and motivation to do the hard things first and reap extraordinary benefits.Join countless others on this empowering journey and unlock your full potential with the "Do the Hard Things First" box set. Your path to a more rewarding, successful, and fulfilling life begins here.
Lantern
To the forgotten ones in this worldlanguishing in the marginslost between words and linesThe neglected in the alleysWhom are not present in the group photosOr in phone notesThe marginalized in the path of life.Whose spots of light do not recognize themThough they hadn't been composing it beforeThey never hadTo the forgotten faces in the album of lifeAnd to those old voices coated with dust on the shelves of memoryTo those whom no one knows them anymoreAnd no one remembers themOr miss their absenceIn fact, their sufficiency in this world is that God, the Almighty, knows them well, and this suffices them for glory, pride and honour.I dedicate this book only to them.By reading some books with all our senses, we are able to enjoy a spiritual connection with sentences and words, and an intellectual connection with them...So, I embraced the book of my father, Khaled al-Jariwi, and hid among its folds with love and care. The lightness that carries light between the lines of this book tells the story of all those who will be attracted to it through its letters.After reading the book while I was navigating it, I discovered my father again in a totally different way.I knew him as a kind and generous man, a man of generosity and principles, in his conduct and behavior towards God, and in his dealings with people.
The Art of Addiction
The Art of Addiction is a powerful resource born from an eight-week program to take individuals on a path of self-discovery and rehumanization. Designed by Kate Feigin and based on the writing of Nicole Daedone, the workbook combines Daedone's profound understanding of addiction and Feigin's 20 plus years working with the incarcerated to offer a new perspective on the role of addiction in our lives.The Art of Addiction is not just a workbook, it is a tool for liberation. Through eight meticulously crafted lessons, readers are invited to explore the gifts hidden within their addiction, reframe their experiences, and find liberation through embracing their full selves. This workbook is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of transformation, providing a structured yet deeply empathetic framework for individuals to reclaim their lives and step into their true potential.This collaboration between Nicole Daedone and Kate Feigin is set to reach 80,000 incarcerated individuals as it becomes available in 398 prisons through the Edovo digital platform as part of their educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programming for incarcerated learners. The Art of Addiction stands as a revolutionary resource, with the intention of not just changing individual lives but of altering the landscape of recovery and rehabilitation within the prison system. It is a call to re-envision addiction as a pathway to their deepest selves and their most profound truths.
Who's Really Driving Your Emotional Bus?
-You can learn to recognize who is REALLY driving your emotional bus in the most difficult "traffic" areas of your life.-You can learn how to relax into making healthy changes in the present by approaching life with No-Fault Learning.-You can learn how to recognize and change faulty Perceptual Filters that rob you of a healthy power and awareness.-You can learn how to apply the Fundamental Principles of Healthy Change and develop core Self-Esteem.-You can gain the tools and skills necessary to empower your own Inner Coach as you shift from survival mode into living consciously.You don't have to make your changes alone. Dr. Henman invited you to sit across from him as if you were actually in a Therapeutic Life Coaching (TLC) session. He has spent the past 40 years in his psychology practice successfully coaching thousands of clients to make desired changes, while helping them build healthy self-esteem and connect with their core spirituality.You will walk with him through key roadblocks that prevent growth, and will learn a new way of approaching change.He developed Cognitive/Perceptual Reconstruction (CPR) as an integrated approach to Therapeutic Life Coaching (TLC) in the early 1980's. The focus of CPR is learning to create a loving, nurturing attitude toward struggles with addiction and emotional problems. It helps build healthy Self-Esteem in the present.
Pornography as therapy for marital loneliness
It's no secret that today's Western, African, Asian and other societies are profoundly individualistic, promoting self-realization as a generalized ideal. This ideal of a self-realized individual is not without tension with that other ideal characteristic of modern societies, the one identified under the term sex education, i.e. the application of moral and ethical values without relying on satisfaction in private relationships under the aegis of shared affectivity. This tension is expressed in the existence of a contemporary paradox which I have identified under the term "marital solitude", and which leads to a central question: "How can we ensure that marital solitude is eradicated within the couple and affirm the complete disappearance of sexual isolationism while privileging dialogue which relies more on the pornographic tool in the context of arousing sexual opinion or desire in oneself and one's partner?" The aim of this book is to question the way in which the problem of marital solitude is tackled, and to propose a response.
School problems and the psychology of human morality
Violence, a multifaceted and socially recurrent phenomenon, has long since invaded school walls. There are many reports of violence at school, ranging from symbolic, verbal and physical violence. As such, this study aims to find out and analyse what 6th grade primary schools teachers from two public schools in the city of Maring獺 (PR), located in different neighbourhoods and with different histories of violence, think about school violence and the development of human morality and their possible relationships. Finally, this study has led to the conclusion that theories of moral development, both in their theoretical and methodological aspects, have become fundamental in the search for dialogues that promote more maturation of concepts such as: dignity, justice, kindness, solidarity and respect for other human beings, with the aim of promoting peace education and, in this way, significantly cancelling out violence and its trivialisation, especially in schools.
Psychological Well-Being in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, which is associated with psychological distress and a poor quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to compare the psychological well-being between women with PCOS and controls, as well as to evaluate factors associated with psychological distress.It was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study, conducted in the outpatient Endocrinology department of Hedi Chaker University Hospital of Sfax, Tunisia, among 30 women with PCOS, and 30 healthy controls. We used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36).QoL of women with PCOS was significantly impaired compared with controls (p
Childhood Trauma
Struggling with the lingering effects of childhood trauma-whether from emotional or physical abuse, household violence, neglect, or a painful parental divorce-can leave a lifelong impact on your personality, relationships, and overall happiness. If you're tired of letting these past experiences hold you back from living a fulfilling life, it's time to take control and heal the wounds that have caused so much pain. In this powerful and transformative book, Dr. Wanikka Vance-Clark, guides you through identifying the signs of childhood trauma, understanding its root causes, and recognizing its impact on learning and cognitive development. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is both an informative resource and a practical tool for parents, educators, and trauma survivors alike, ensuring that everyone can benefit from its insights. Uncover the most effective strategies to confront and overcome the emotional scars of the past. Arm yourself with the tools to break free from the chains of trauma and avoid the chronic illnesses, isolation, and setbacks it can cause in adulthood.Don't wait any longer-this life-changing book will help you take the first steps toward healing, reclaiming your power, and living the joyful, successful life you deserve!
Breaking Free
In a world that often feels overwhelming, many are silently battling the invisible forces of anxiety and depression. Breaking Free delves deep into the complexities of these mental health challenges, offering readers a compassionate and insightful guide to navigating their darkest moments. Drawing on practical strategies, this book sheds light on the underlying causes of anxiety and depression, from biological factors to societal pressures. It provides a roadmap for those seeking to reclaim their lives, emphasizing the power of connection, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you are struggling with these issues yourself or supporting a loved one, Breaking Free equips you with the knowledge and tools to foster mental well-being. Discover how to: - Identify and understand the root causes of anxiety and depression - Develop effective coping mechanisms and resilience - Cultivate supportive relationships and a strong support network - Embrace a holistic approach to mental health, integrating mind, body, and spirit This book is more than just a guide; it is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Let Breaking Fee be your companion on the journey to healing and self-discovery.
