Genetics and Human Behavior
In the vast tapestry of life, the intricacies of human behavior have always been a subject of fascination and inquiry. From the ancient philosophers pondering the nature of character to modern scientists unraveling the mysteries of our genetic code, the quest to understand what makes us who we are has persisted through the ages.This book delves into a particularly captivating aspect of this exploration: the genetics of behavior. It seeks to illuminate the complex interplay between our genes and our behavior, bridging the gap between biology and psychology. At its core, this exploration is about understanding how our genetic makeup influences not only our physical traits but also our predispositions, tendencies, and choices.
Echoes of Time
In the vast tapestry of human existence, the threads of history weave a narrative that shapes our present and molds our future. Each era, each civilization, and each individual life leaves behind echoes that resonate through time, offering lessons, inspiration, and warnings to those who seek to listen.This book, "Echoes of Time: Exploring the Past to Illuminate the Present," is an exploration of those echoes. It is an invitation to delve into the annals of history, not merely as a recounting of events and dates, but as a profound journey into the motivations, aspirations, and struggles of our ancestors. Through their stories, we uncover parallels with our own lives, drawing connections that illuminate the path we tread today.History is not a distant realm reserved for scholars and academics; it is a living, breathing entity that informs our identities, cultures, and societies. By understanding where we come from, we gain insight into who we are and where we might go. This book seeks to bridge the gap between past and present, offering a lens through which readers can view the world with greater clarity and empathy.
The Burden of Depression on Society
Depression is a pervasive and debilitating mental health disorder affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Furthermore, it is a major risk factor for suicidal thoughts. Depression encompasses a wide range of emotional and physical symptoms, significantly impairing daily functioning. Our environment and lifestyle contribute to the rising prevalence of depression globally.This book delves into various critical issues, including the impact of climate change on depression, the interconnections between anxiety, depression, and stress with changing lifestyles and environmental factors, and the future of depression in a digitalized world. It also examines the effects of pollution on mental health. Additionally, the book offers practical solutions for managing stress, such as yoga, meditation, and fostering an optimistic outlook characterized by a positive attitude and hopeful expectations for the future. Optimism acts as a catalyst for improving our lifestyle and serves as a powerful tool in managing depression.
Analysis of Delinquency and Aggression
First published in 1976, this volume is organized about two themes: the experimental analysis of aggression, and the application of learning principles to the prevention and modification of delinquency. The chapters demonstrate how problems of aggression, interpreted in diverse ways, can be analyzed under controlled laboratory conditions.
Dealing with the Urgent Educational Challenge
Dealing with the Urgent Educational Challenge: Promoting Social-Emotional Well-Being among Teachers, Students, and Families provides readers with key research-based and pragmatically tested approaches and processes to deal with the unprecedented mental health issues prevalent in today's schools, families, and communities. Practicing educators and researchers representing various backgrounds, leadership roles, and learning contexts provide insights about appropriate and effective personal, professional, and organizational programs, projects, and activities that may be implemented to address the social-emotional learning needs of people within school communities.
From Complaint to Analytical Symptom
For a long time, hysteria remained on the fringes of pathology, often treated as something spiritual or as a pretence. Charcot dedicated a large part of his study to this illness, using hypnotic suggestion as a tool, and with this he managed to eliminate symptoms in sick patients and add them to healthy patients. It was in observing this discovery, together with Breuer's findings with Anna O. that Freud began to formulate his psychological roots for hysterical symptoms. In his consultations, he heard something between the lines of hysteria's discourse, which led him to want to know more, and in this search he encountered sexuality and the unconscious roots of the symptoms of neuroses. These findings culminated in what is now known as psychoanalysis. So, hysteria taught Freud theory, and how? In the stories of the hysterics he saw in his consulting room. Therefore, retracing this path and once again giving voice to the incessant chatter of this neurosis is a way of understanding how the knowledge of psychoanalysis was built. This book is an invitation to retrace this path in order to introduce the understanding of the symptom for psychoanalysis.
Zen - the art of living consciously
"Zen - the art of living consciously - instructions for a modern and fulfilled attitude to life" Welcome to a world of mindfulness and inner harmony. Our lives are often hectic and overwhelming. My book "Zen - the art of living consciously - instructions for a modern and fulfilled attitude to life" can also help you to experience a calm and clear perspective and fill your life with peace and relaxation. This book is a comprehensive guide on how you can integrate Zen practices into your everyday life in order to lead a more conscious, fulfilled and balanced life. It is aimed at everyone who longs for inner peace and has the desire to bring more mindfulness into their daily life. Zen is a millennia-old practice that has its origins in the Buddhist tradition. It is about calming the mind, living in the present moment and looking at the world with clear and open eyes. Zen teaches us to appreciate life in its simplicity and beauty and to find inner peace, regardless of external circumstances. Learn the basic principles of Zen. You will learn how important it is to calm the mind and live in the here and now. Through simple but effective exercises, you will be shown how to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life. Breathing exercises, meditation techniques and the art of conscious walking are just some of the methods that will help you clear your mind and find inner peace. Learn to apply the principles of Zen in your daily activities. Whether you are working, eating or even cleaning - every moment offers the opportunity to practice mindfulness. You will learn how to transform routines into mindful rituals and thus bring more joy and satisfaction into your life. Nature plays a central role in Zen. Learn how connecting with nature can give you deeper insights and a sense of connection with the world around you. Walking in the forest, observing plants and animals and consciously experiencing the seasons are powerful methods of practicing mindfulness and finding inn
Challenging the Therapeutic Narrative
This volume explores and challenges the assumption that behavioral proclivities and pathologies are directly traceable to experience, exploring historical and cultural perspectives on behavioral genetics and evolutionary biology, and challenging the clinical utility of the therapeutic narrative.
Light is Me. Light is My Philosophy!
"Human Brain must Rein on Our New Technological Terrain!"The goal to create an ideal man is the goal of the Universe. It starts with the Biblical Story of the creation of Adam and Eve and their disobedience to God, the consequences of which we are still facing, prioritizing our needs over the evolutionary mission that we are granted from the Above.The book "Light is Me. Light is My Philosophy!" concludes the Holistic System of Self-Resurrection that overviews the two cycles of books on Inspirational + Digital Phycology for Self-Ecology in their entirety - physical + emotional + mental + spiritual + universal realms of life in sync The book emphasizes an urgent necessity for Human Ecology to change ourselves first to safely use the unpredictable technology, the reliability of which is not stable, and the ethical issues around its use are not resolved. The goal of the book is to holistically change the inner fabric of our digitized lives with AI's help, focusing on our primary status and enlightening ourselves with new quantumly charged energy for our extra-terrestrial goals.Let's Remain Primary in the Quantum Computing + Human Essence Binary!The book is not focused on presenting the wonders of quantum technology that is revolutionizing global communication and is leading us to ground-breaking achievements in the Quantum Internet technology. Scaring the world with a Bot is not the work of God! Quantum Computing + Generative AI are not a weapon against humanity, it is a blessing for it!Technological Renaissance is meant to spark Human Renaissance!The book calls on our fantastic AI developers, scientists, and engineers to prioritize HUMAN ETHICAL EVOLUTION that technology is meant to create in a collaborative tandem with us. The goal of our joint, digitally enhanced lives is not just in achieving a higher level of abundance, it is in our human wholeness and noble substance that high tech bliss should help engrave in us and our kids."Robots are taught how to be Better Robots. We need to be taught How to Become Better Humans!" (Jensen Huang, NVIDIA)May Inner Light become our Might!( Www.holisticself-resurrection.com / Www.language-fitness.com )
Looking After Me
Are you feeling stuck, lost, depressed, stressed, anxious? Or you just want to feel more happier and at peace? Then this book is for you. I grew up in one of the poorest council estates in England and I have experienced all kinds of abuse and traumatic experiences. A lot of the people who grew up in the area are dead, in jail or on drugs. I used to be so negative, angry and depressed. I just thought that's how I am, nothing I can do about it! Now I am a lot more positive and at peace. I have either seen it all, done it all or heard it all nothing can shock me. I am a qualified nurse, coach, leader and entrepreneur. Over the years I had ups and downs and have done a lot of self-destructive behaviour. I have been on a crazy journey and healed in different environments from monasteries in Asia to kitchen parties in Kent. I have summarised all the knowledge I have gained to help me change my mind and my life and hopefully it will help you too!
Warrior Withdrawal
While returning home might seem like the easy part, for many veterans, the transition back to civilian life after months in a war zone is almost as difficult as the deployment itself. In Warrior Withdrawal, Varpas de Sa Pereira, PsyD, explores this phenomenon by describing his own experiences with combat and the stories of veterans struggling to adjust to "normal" life. When Varpas, a US Marine, returned home after a tour in Iraq, it wasn't the restful break from gunfire and taking orders that he had hoped. He was irritable and angry and itched to return to the battlefield. After his eighth tour to a combat zone, he tried to treasure the precious time he had with his wife and kids, but he couldn't get the clarity of purpose he'd had while deployed out of his mind. After deploying several more times, searching for some "thing" he was missing, he finally retired and went back to school to study clinical psychology. It was then that he realized what he had experienced was not abnormal. Many veterans, for whom being a warrior is ingrained in their psyche, struggle to adapt to life outside the military, often leading them to mental health challenges. Varpas coined this as Warrior Withdrawal Syndrome and now works as a psychotherapist to help veterans facing difficulties in their newfound lives. Whether you're a veteran or a loved one of a veteran, Warrior Withdrawal is a fantastic tool to help you understand the effects of combat on servicemen as well as work to overcome the desire for deployment.
The "Here and Now" of French Psychoanalysis
The "Here and Now" of French Psychoanalysis provides an overview of the living psychoanalytic landscape in France through the voice of experienced psychoanalysts who continue to transform the legacy of Freud, Lacan and others in their publications and clinical practice.Rachel Bou矇-Widawsky interviews a wide range of practitioners, underscoring the specificities of French psychoanalysis and exploring how the French psychoanalytic community has responded theoretically and clinically to the global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial and gender issues. Mimicking the process of psychoanalytic dialogue, the interview format allows for a lively and engaging discussion of each practitioner's theoretical background and their clinical approach. Bou矇-Widawsky includes leading individuals in the field as well as representatives of key institutions including La Maison de Solenn and the Centre Jean-Favreau.The "Here and Now" of French Psychoanalysis presents an accessible introduction to this distinctive psychoanalytic landscape. It will be essential reading for psychoanalysts in practice and in training and for academics and students of psychoanalytic studies.
Hypnotherapy with Regrets and Associated Emotions
This book helps hypnotherapists to focus on the subject of regrets and associated emotions when working with clients.
A Psychoanalytic Approach to the Feminine
This book dissects the concepts and characteristics of the feminine in both male and females, separating them from womanhood and femininity, and equipping readers with the tools to better understand pathologies such as masochism, narcissism, depression, and paranoia.
Psychopathology and Psychotherapy
Psychopathology and Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition, targets the most common diagnostic conditions seen in everyday counseling and psychotherapy practice and integrates DSM-5-TR criteria with the Adlerian view of psychopathology and psychotherapy. It highlights cases that Adler himself treated or consulted on.
Social psychology
The textbook is devoted to the study of social psychology in a new paradigm. This manual will help the student to think systematically and understand the interrelation of various subjects, for successful application of the acquired knowledge in practice. Social psychology of personality is considered in detail, and it is shown how socialization of personality takes place, how small social groups are formed and formed, how social roles are distributed in a small group, taking into account ethnic characteristics, and also the problem of the theory of generations is revealed.
Attention and Performance VII
Originally published in 1978, this seventh volume of an international series continues the objective to increase and disseminate scientific knowledge in the area of human attention, performance and information processing, and to foster international communication in this area.
Attention and Performance VI
Originally published in 1977, this sixth volume of an international series presented new and original material in the broad area of human performance. Included are the most recent findings, modern methodologies, and latest models and theories that indicate the trends and focus on recent points of debate.
Discovering Human Sexuality
Discovering Human Sexuality, Sixth Edition is an evidence-based, accessible introduction to the study of sexuality and the diverse ways in which it brings joy and challenges to our lives. Discovering Human Sexuality has established itself as a popular and widely praised text that respects diversity both in the sexual world and among the students who read it. The backgrounds of the authors--in psychology, sociology, teaching, and writing--have made possible a text that is multidisciplinary, authoritative, sex-positive, and a delight to read.
Food and Addiction
Food and Addiction: A Comprehensive Handbook, Second Edition brings scientific order to the issue of food and addiction, spanning multiple disciplines to create the foundation for what is a rapidly advancing field and to highlight needed advances in science and public policy. It assembles leading scientists and policy makers from fields such as nutrition, addiction, psychology, epidemiology, and public health to explore and analyze the scientific evidence on the addictive properties of food. It provides complete and comprehensive coverage of all subjects pertinent to food and addiction, from how the brain processes food reward and the role of the gut-microbiome in addictive eating, to diagnostic criteria for food addiction, the contribution of industry tactics to the creation of addictive foods, and behavioral, neurological, and pharmacologic interventions, as well as the clinical, public health, legal, and policy implications of recognizing the validity of food addiction. Each chapter reviews the available science and notes needed scientific advances in the field.
Promoting Wellness and Resiliency in Correctional Officers
This book presents universal themes that impact the safety, wellbeing, and resiliency of correctional officers, along with positive outcomes related to evidence based programs that maximize health in the correctional workplace. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal Criminal Justice Studies.
Absolute Freedom
Within this book, the fields of analytical psychology and sociology combine to examine and explore current social theory and the concept that the author has termed 'absolute freedom'.
Celebrating 100 years of the Tavistock and Portman
2020 marked one-hundredth anniversary of the first patient being seen at world-renowned Tavistock Clinic. This book is a collection of essays which describe historical and contemporary work of various departments and services and consider how to draw on this heritage to provide valuable responses to current and future challenges.
Art therapy for gifted adults
Academic Paper from the year 2024 in the subject Psychology - Consulting and Therapy, grade: 10, Lesley University, language: English, abstract: This anthology delves into the theory of giftedness in adults and discusses how creative practice can aid in addressing the trauma resulting from the late recognition of neurodivergence. The research question aimed to explore how gifted adults experienced personal growth and change as a result of engaging in their own art practice. To allow participants to describe change in their own terms, I utilized the concepts of "Understanding, Acceptance, and Transformation" during our interactions. Although I used these terms, I delved deeper into distinguishing between change and transformation. Change was perceived as a temporary phenomenon, while transformation was seen as a more profound and enduring outcome. Transformation was considered as a characteristic trait, while change was viewed as a temporary state. For this study, I embraced a broad concept of transformation known as psychospiritual transformation, which represents a comprehensive and all-encompassing perspective on the various types of personal transformation a person might undergo. This concept is closely linked to transpersonal theory and involves a sustained and profound reorganization of a person's psychological and spiritual ways of being, their experiences, as well as their self-concept and worldview.
How Stories Change Us
In recent years, gold-standard experimental evidence on the benefits of reading fiction has exploded. Why do we love stories from books, TV and movies, and videogames? What do fictional stories have to do with stories from real life? How do stories impact our own and our children's brain development, reading skills, social understanding, and well-being? In How Stories Change Us, Elaine Reese integrates the latest scientific research on stories from fiction (books, TV shows and movies, videogames) with stories from real life (our personal experiences, including on social media) across the lifespan. The book offers an authoritative yet accessible overview of the new interdisciplinary science of stories, told by a developmental psychologist and autobiographical memory expert with over thirty years of experience conducting research on stories. Throughout, Reese adopts a developmental perspective by tracing the impact of stories from pre-birth to old age. Drawing upon illustrative examples from her 20-year longitudinal study Origins of Memory as well as from her own life, Reese synthesizes cutting-edge research on the benefits and pitfalls of stories and offers practical tips for parents, teachers, librarians, and policymakers. Reese concludes that people have a preferred fictional story delivery system, whether it's reading, watching, or gaming, and she advocates for a more integrated science of stories to allow us to better choose the stories we consume and tell.
Mental Health and Well-being
The book analyses mental health, well-being, and their interdependence through Indian perspectives. It offers critical insights on mastering wellness, stress, and coping, suffering and healing, and achieving work-life balance.
Don't Be Sad. Personalized Emotional Feedback Inhibits Auditory Learning
Master's Thesis from the year 2024 in the subject Psychology - Miscellaneous, grade: 2,1, Technical University of Chemnitz (Institut f羹r Medienforschung), course: Forschungskolloquium der Professur Psychologie Digitaler Lernmedien, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of personalized negative emotional feedback on learning performance in an online learning environment. In addition to this primary focus, the study also considers the mediating role of mental effort and extraneous cognitive load (ECL), as well as the moderating effect of learner orientation. A 2x2 between-subjects experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of emotion (sadness versus anger) and personalization (for example, "The outcome of your efforts is unfavorable" versus "The outcome is unfavorable") on learning performance, mental effort, extraneous cognitive load, and learner orientation. Participants engaged with an online learning material and received brief emotional feedback without justification. A single choice test and self-reported scales were used to assess learning performance, mental effort, ECL, and learner orientation. The results demonstrated a significant difference in learning performance between the conditions. Pairwise comparisons revealed that learners in the sad non-personalized condition achieved significantly better learning outcomes than those in the sad personalized condition, with a medium effect size. Furthermore, the results indicate, in a descriptive and non-statistically significant manner, that learners in the personalized angry condition achieved better learning outcomes than those in the non-personalized angry condition.The b-path of the mediation model for mental effort was significant, indicating that mental effort partially mediated the relationship between personalization, emotion, and learning performance. ECL did not mediate this relationship. The moderating role of learner orientation was not found to
Break Every Chain, Freedom From All Addictions
"Break Every Chain, Freedom From All Addictions: The 100 Day Re-Program" is more than just a book; it's a transformative movement designed to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and strongholds. This comprehensive program is meticulously structured into a 100-day journey, offering practical strategies, spiritual insights, and actionable steps essential for overcoming addiction. Through a blend of mental reprogramming and spiritual growth, the book provides readers with the tools necessary to achieve lasting freedom.The program is divided into four distinct phases: planning, execution, review, and finalization. The first ten days focus on planning, where readers read and mentally prepare for the 18 exercises that form the core of the program. The next 40 days involve the first round of execution, applying the strategies and steps outlined in the book. This is followed by a five-day review period, allowing for reflection and adjustment of the approach. The second round of execution spans 40 days, refining and reinforcing the new habits and behaviors. The final five days are dedicated to a comprehensive review, assessing the progress and solidifying the commitment to a life free from addiction.Throughout the journey, readers are encouraged to actively engage with the material, complete exercises, and reflect on their experiences. The book emphasizes the importance of support systems, whether through trusted friends, family, or a dedicated support group, highlighting that recovery is not a solitary endeavor. By fostering a strong sense of community and reliance on faith, "Break Every Chain" aims to empower individuals to reclaim their lives, break every chain of addiction, and emerge as new, stronger individuals in Christ. This book is not just a guide but a catalyst for personal transformation and a beacon of hope for those seeking to overcome addiction.
Adultish
Discover the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence. In a world where body satisfaction plummets during adolescence, and a global pandemic and social media frenzy have created extra pressure, Adultish is a survival kit for young adults. This all-inclusive book provides evidence-based information on everything from social media and sex to mental health and nutrition. Packed with valuable features like Q&As, myth-busting, real-life stories, and expert advice, it is a go-to source for discovering the importance of self-acceptance and embarking on a journey towards loving the skin you're in.
Hope for America's Youth
HOPE FOR AMERICA'S YOUTH, BEYOND THE BLUE DOORS OF A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB is an exploration of how caring adults can ignite the bright potential of America's youth. After the loss of her beloved mentor-when the doors of her career in government were slamming shut-Jane Sutter found new purpose, renewed faith, and hope as the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. Now retired, she catches up with some of her former "Club kids" to see where life has taken them since they walked out those blue doors. Interwoven with their stories is her own journey to-and through-those same doors. She uses the stories of individual Club kids (as well as exceptional volunteers and professional staff) to shine a light on issues of self-esteem, childhood trauma, and generational poverty. Sutter believes it is important to share a sense of hope with young people from all walks of life, not just those in our immediate families, to create stronger, more-compassionate communities.
Scientific Answer to Human Relations
2024 Reprint of the 1951 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Russell argues that the present state of civilization is a world revolution against all that is good and beautiful and lovely. It is a world revolution against peace, happiness and love, even to the destruction of the God of peace, and love and beauty. It can only end in the bloodiest and most costly war in human history unless the cause of this division of the contended and discontented is removed and the human race united as one for the common good of all man. In this short treatise he presents his analysis of this period of distress and proposes a scientific solution to it.
Hope for America's Youth
HOPE FOR AMERICA'S YOUTH, BEYOND THE BLUE DOORS OF A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB is an exploration of how caring adults can ignite the bright potential of America's youth. After the loss of her beloved mentor-when the doors of her career in government were slamming shut-Jane Sutter found new purpose, renewed faith, and hope as the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. Now retired, she catches up with some of her former "Club kids" to see where life has taken them since they walked out those blue doors. Interwoven with their stories is her own journey to-and through-those same doors. She uses the stories of individual Club kids (as well as exceptional volunteers and professional staff) to shine a light on issues of self-esteem, childhood trauma, and generational poverty. Sutter believes it is important to share a sense of hope with young people from all walks of life, not just those in our immediate families, to create stronger, more-compassionate communities.
Trading Beyond the Patterns
## Welcome to "Trading Beyond the Patterns: The Psychology of Winning in Markets" In this guide, we dive into the often-overlooked key to trading success: mindset. Beyond technical analysis and market trends, it's your psychological approach that truly determines long-term success. Imagine two traders with the same skills; one thrives, the other falters. The difference? Their mindset. This book covers emotional control, discipline, resilience, and continuous improvement, essential for staying composed, disciplined, and resilient. You'll learn to view setbacks as learning opportunities and continually upgrade your skills. Embrace this journey to unlock your true potential and achieve lasting success in trading. Let's transform your trading mindset together.
COVID-19 and India's Northeast
This book explores the experiences of managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeast India across different areas of life and work.
Negotiation Neuroscience
The book delves into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and negotiation, offering a groundbreaking exploration into how our brains influence and are influenced by the negotiation process. With an emphasis on practical application, this book is designed to equip readers with a deep understanding of the neurological mechanisms during negotiations, empowering them to optimize their approach and achieve better outcomes in business deals. Structured for both accessibility and depth, the book begins with an exploration of the fundamental principles of negotiation neuroscience, providing readers with a solid foundation of knowledge. It then progresses to more advanced topics, such as the role of emotions, cognitive biases, and decision-making processes in negotiations. Each chapter is rich with real-world examples, case studies, and practical tips, ensuring readers can immediately apply their newfound insights to their negotiation scenarios. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, where successful negotiation skills are essential for navigating complex deals and relationships, understanding the neuroscience behind negotiation is more crucial than ever.
Contemporary Issues on Adolescents and Counseling
Adolescence is widely recognized as a transition period characterized by rapid developmental changes. While the transition is from childhood to adulthood, the developmental changes are biologically, psychologically and socially inclined. For many adolescents, the period is full of crisis because of their inability to adjust to the demands of this phase of life. Some of the effects of maladjustment at this stage include, but are not limited to, unwanted pregnancies and abortions, school drop-out, sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, addictive behavior, disobedience to parents and authorities, religious intolerance, and poor eating habits. The future development of any nation relies on the smooth transition of adolescents to become adults. Information and research on how this could be achieved will be needed. Similarly, proper professional counselling will go a long way in preparing adolescents for the tasks of building themselves and the nation. This textbook, therefore, aims to provide knowledge on contemporary information and research on adolescents and counselling practices in Nigeria. The text is divided into two sections, providing theoretical and empirical information on adolescents' addiction, challenges, disabilities, mental health, religiosity, self-esteem, sexual behavior, social and interpersonal relationships, and counselling intervention. This text is an indispensable companion for professionals in the fields of counselling/psychology, mental health, and social work as well as students and instructors in secondary and tertiary institutions. Contemporary Issues on Adolescents and Counseling is a collection of articles from seasoned scholars, mainly professors and senior academics, in Counseling and related areas of specialization. The book focuses on essays and research on the concepts of adolescence, adolescents and their attributes, challenges, and counseling interventions to help them overcome challenges. I strongly recommend this book to students, teachers of education, policy makers in education, practicing counselors, and social workers who work with adolescents. -Tolu Koyejo-Ogunleye, Ph.D, Professor of Counseling Psychology This book interrogates contemporary issues in adolescence and adolescent counseling. It presents hands-on elucidation on areas such as the meaning and forms of adolescent counseling, challenges adolescents face, their choices and consequences of such choices, and different forms of help available to adolescents. Areas such as drug and substance abuse, social media addiction, peer pressure, mental wellness, and religiosity are discussed as related to the adolescent. This concise book on adolescent counseling is both contextual and relevant to the needs of adolescents, teachers, researchers, parents, government, and counselors. It also provides a platform for senior faculty members to mentor junior colleagues and doctoral students. -Donald Abidemi ODELEYE Ph.D. Ife, Professor of Counseling Psychology & Dean, Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
When rape leads to pregnancy
Using a comprehensive, qualitative approach, this research focuses on a problematic social phenomenon: the rape of young Burundian women, some of whom become pregnant after the assault. This research aims to understand the experiences associated with the aggressor's pregnancy borne by a victim evolving in a highly patriarchal Burundian society. The research shows how victims of such pregnancies are left to fend for themselves in a context of discrimination and socio-economic precariousness. This situation leads some of them to terminate their pregnancies, exposing themselves to legal proceedings, as voluntary abortion is criminalized by Burundian penal law and demonized by the collective imagination.
The Boundless Self
Delves into the profound journey of self-transcendence, where individuals move beyond their own limitations to find deeper meaning and fulfillment. Drawing on the pioneering work of Viktor Frankl and other key thinkers, the book explores how creative, experiential, and attitudinal values facilitate this transformative process. It examines the multifaceted dimensions of self-transcendence, including personal growth, social connections, and spiritual awareness. By integrating theoretical insights with practical examples, "The Boundless Self" offers readers a comprehensive understanding of how transcending the self can lead to a more enriched and purposeful life. Through this exploration, the book illuminates the pathways to achieving a heightened sense of well-being and interconnectedness with the world.
The Science of Sleep
In our fast-paced, modern world, sleep often takes a back seat to the myriad demands of daily life. We prioritize work, social activities, and entertainment over the essential rest our bodies and minds require. Yet, sleep is not just a passive state of rest; it is a vital, active process that plays a critical role in our overall health and well-being. Understanding the science behind sleep can empower us to make informed decisions about our sleep habits and ultimately improve our quality of life."The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Nightly Reboot" aims to demystify the complex mechanisms that govern sleep. From the intricate workings of the brain during different sleep stages to the impact of lifestyle choices on our sleep quality, this book delves into the multifaceted nature of sleep. We explore the latest scientific research, unravel common sleep disorders, and provide practical tips for achieving better sleep.
The Importance of Non-Verbal Communication
This book discusses the importance of non-verbal communication in the helping relationship. The text emphasizes that, as a being of multiple relationships, communication is one of the essential components of human life. It shows that communication is a complex phenomenon that far transcends the limits of words and analyzes the various modalities of non-verbal communication such as body contact, body movement and attitude, external appearance, messages implicit in speech, spatial factors and silence. It presents some general considerations about the helping relationship and discusses the skills and procedure of the four steps inherent in this process: attuning, responding, personalizing and guiding. The article proposes to consider the importance of non-verbal communication in order for the helping relationship process to be successful.
Contemporary Issues on Adolescents and Counseling
Adolescence is widely recognized as a transition period characterized by rapid developmental changes. While the transition is from childhood to adulthood, the developmental changes are biologically, psychologically and socially inclined. For many adolescents, the period is full of crisis because of their inability to adjust to the demands of this phase of life. Some of the effects of maladjustment at this stage include, but are not limited to, unwanted pregnancies and abortions, school drop-out, sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, addictive behavior, disobedience to parents and authorities, religious intolerance, and poor eating habits. The future development of any nation relies on the smooth transition of adolescents to become adults. Information and research on how this could be achieved will be needed. Similarly, proper professional counselling will go a long way in preparing adolescents for the tasks of building themselves and the nation. This textbook, therefore, aims to provide knowledge on contemporary information and research on adolescents and counselling practices in Nigeria. The text is divided into two sections, providing theoretical and empirical information on adolescents' addiction, challenges, disabilities, mental health, religiosity, self-esteem, sexual behavior, social and interpersonal relationships, and counselling intervention. This text is an indispensable companion for professionals in the fields of counselling/psychology, mental health, and social work as well as students and instructors in secondary and tertiary institutions. Contemporary Issues on Adolescents and Counseling is a collection of articles from seasoned scholars, mainly professors and senior academics, in Counseling and related areas of specialization. The book focuses on essays and research on the concepts of adolescence, adolescents and their attributes, challenges, and counseling interventions to help them overcome challenges. I strongly recommend this book to students, teachers of education, policy makers in education, practicing counselors, and social workers who work with adolescents. -Tolu Koyejo-Ogunleye, Ph.D, Professor of Counseling Psychology This book interrogates contemporary issues in adolescence and adolescent counseling. It presents hands-on elucidation on areas such as the meaning and forms of adolescent counseling, challenges adolescents face, their choices and consequences of such choices, and different forms of help available to adolescents. Areas such as drug and substance abuse, social media addiction, peer pressure, mental wellness, and religiosity are discussed as related to the adolescent. This concise book on adolescent counseling is both contextual and relevant to the needs of adolescents, teachers, researchers, parents, government, and counselors. It also provides a platform for senior faculty members to mentor junior colleagues and doctoral students. -Donald Abidemi ODELEYE Ph.D. Ife, Professor of Counseling Psychology & Dean, Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Dismantling White Supremacy in Counseling
The rise of White nationalism has been a global phenomenon, drawing more attention to race and racism, and creating a heightened sense of White identity. As demographics in North America shift, White people are becoming increasingly aware of the racist structures and sentiments that have been embedded in society for centuries. While mainstream political rhetoric appears moderate on the surface, it also appeals to extremist views. There is an increase in hate speech and hate crime targeting members of equity-deserving groups.White therapists and clients are overrepresented as counsellors and psychotherapists, while Indigenous, Black and People of Colour are significantly underrepresented. Multicultural counseling often tends to prioritize "others" from "different cultures", while the training in multicultural practice crucial it tends to underemphasize systemic forces. Social justice considers power differentials and systemic contributors, but with a broad focus on anti-oppressive practice. Antiracist practice explicitly targets White supremacy and its effects on marginalized communities. There is relatively little written for White therapists about how they and their White clients can dismantle White supremacy.Structural barriers rooted in White supremacy have a detrimental effect on all people, but the most disadvantaged are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour. By drawing attention to this issue, and building support among White practitioners, Jason Brown aims to dismantle White supremacy in professional activities with clients, in the profession itself, and in public policy.
The Recovery-Stress Questionnaires
The Recovery-Stress Questionnaire (RESTQ) identifies the current recovery-stress states and provides a complete picture of the actual extent of stress and recovery. Written to support those using the RESTQ, this manual offers advice on scope and application, versions and scoring, interpretation of results, and reliability.
7 Secrets of Transformation
This book is strategically divided into the following four parts: 1) Author Story2) Seven Secrets of Life Transformations3) Tools and techniques to equip you for life 4) Questionnaire and planner to define your lifeThe book begins with the author's life story and discusses his life experiences in India and UK. The author brings all his life's learning in the seven secrets of life transformation parts where he talks about these seven key elements of life: spiritual, physical, intellectual, career, financial, family, and social, and weaves each of the chapters with exercise and actions points that ingrain the reader further. In the next part, the author provides all the tools and techniques to live a purposeful life. The resources it contains: 1) Journaling, a tool to build your thought process, 2) Meditation to connect with your inner self (inner voice), 3) Technique for mindful listening, 4) Steps to find your passion, and 5) Framework for your financial vision. The last part helps readers to decode their life with questionnaires and planner. It also provides a meticulously organized list of affirmations in these four key areas: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual well-being.
How to Conquer Your Negative Emotions
As you awoke this morning, what emotions stirred within you? What feelings greeted you as you opened your eyes to another day of your beautifully chaotic life? Perhaps it was destiny, the free will you hold yet seldom wield, or mere coincidence that brought you to this very moment, holding this book in your hands. How to Conquer Your Negative Emotions may possess the transformative power you seek - or it may not. The decision, ultimately, is yours. You are the keeper of this book, a fact that may hold significant meaning. As you turn these pages, remember: the journey to mastering your emotions begins with a single, mindful step.
A Powerful Obsession
Greed is a hungry demon; it cares not for the innocent.When Mary married her perfect man, she had no concept of the true nature of the mongrel she was pledging herself to. It didn't take long, though, before the vindictive narcissism clamped around his heart began to leech upon Mary's idyllic life, trampling her rose tinted glasses underfoot.What followed was a vendetta spanning years, draining Mary, and leaving her a destitute husk of her former self, the mongrel heralded by a society where darkness lurks in broad daylight, and nobody sees it.But now, decades later, Mary has found her strength. Strength to share her story, face her abusers and shine a light into the dark recesses of a society that tramples the innocent underfoot in the pursuit of personal gain.
Memories of Bright - Short Stories
This book is a culmination of various ventures taken by Bright Star as he incarnates past life times. Please enjoy the tales from his for two incarnations to the three scattered lives lived by Bright Star as he carries on his mission in life, to find answers for what has happened.
Psychoanalytic Interventional Psychodiagnosis in Childhood
Psychoanalytic interventional psychodiagnosis (PIOP) is a clinical research method that integrates psychological assessment and intervention simultaneously throughout the process, which makes it therapeutic in itself. In this sense, this book provides the reader with the theoretical foundations of this clinical practice in children with anxiety symptoms. It also presents the analysis and discussion of six clinical cases, one of which covers the entire case report. In the discussion of the cases, the reader will be able to follow how the diagnosis was made, the understanding of intrapsychic dynamics and the interventions in each psychodiagnosis. To this end, in addition to the interviews, psychometric instruments and projective techniques were used, along with interventions that were applied to both the children and their parents. The last part of this book offers a general discussion of the results achieved for each child, as well as the limitations of the method.
