Brain Disorders

In Trauma and Memory, best-selling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps.

Are you truly in danger or has your brain simply "tricked" you into thinking you are? In The Worry Trick, psychologist and anxiety expert David Carbonell shows how anxiety hijacks the brain and offers effective techniques to help you break the cycle of worry, once and for all. Anxiety is a powerful force. It makes us question ourselves and our decisions, causes us to worry about the future, and fills our days with dread and emotional turbulence.

With compassionate stories of his patients and their conditions, Dr. Leschziner illustrates the neuroscience behind our sleeping minds, revealing the many biological and psychological factors necessary in getting the rest that will not only maintain our physical and mental health, but improve our cognitive abilities and overall happiness.

Effective techniques for rewiring your brain! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns? If you are looking for a way of dealing with your depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue, then you may be interested in the power of cognitive behavioral therapy. It is all about understanding a specific issue you are dealing with and teaching you to manage it effectively. If this sounds good to you, then this is the audiobook you have been waiting for.

From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Psychologist and educator Thomas Armstrong illuminates a new understanding of neuropsychological disorders. He argues that if they are a part of the natural diversity of the human brain, they cannot simply be defined as illnesses. Armstrong explores the evolutionary advantages, special skills, and other positive dimensions of these conditions.

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

From the bestselling author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Maté gives voice to the painful realities of ADD/ADHD and its effect on children as well as on careers and social paths in adults. Moving beyond "genetic risk," he focuses on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices.

Maybe you’ve struggled for years with anxiety, depression, ADHD, migraines, PTSD, obsessive thinking, sleep issues or other unwanted conditions. You’ve tried medication, psychotherapy, breathing techniques, yoga, exercise or dietary changes—with no permanent relief. Neurofeedback is an emerging technology that’s helped thousands of people feel better—without medication. It allows you to gently nudge your brain along through training until it learns to operate in a healthier manner.

Enhance your ability to work skillfully with your clients’ trauma in this professional training taught by Dr. Bonnie Badenoch. Drawing on the latest research and neuroscientifically grounded treatment approaches in the area of trauma, Bonnie provides both the theory and clinical tools you need to more effectively support your clients. The instruction looks at both theoretical and experiential-based learning approaches.

This insightful guide, written by someone who’s stood exactly where you’re standing right now, contains all the information you need to make a real difference to your experience of everyday life. Better yet, you’ll get a bonus 14-day ADHD-friendly weight loss plan along the way!

Writing for both EMDR therapists and substance abuse counselors, Laurel Parnell provides user-friendly tools to help support clients in recovery with EMDR-based techniques that can be easily integrated into all levels of addiction treatment. Emphasizing the practical clinical application of principles and techniques helpful for addictions and addictive disorders, this book interweaves case material throughout, with some chapters presenting in-depth cases to illustrate the techniques.

Dive into the enthralling universe of the "Mind-Gut Connection," where you will unearth the hidden links between your diet, your gut health, and the profound impact they have on cognitive function. Allow yourself to be enveloped in a fascinating journey through the depths of your own body, down pathways science has only recently begun to chart. In the opening chapter, "The Gut-Brain Axis An Overview," you're equipped with foundational knowledge, setting the stage for a grand adventure within. Here, the intricate relationship that intertwines the visceral with the cerebral is deftly unveiled...

When a restrictive eating disorder has had a destructive effect on your life and you haven't been able to understand why it's so hard to overcome, Addicted to Energy Deficit is the book you need. Bringing in neuroscience and research evidence, as well as personal and professional experience, Helly Barnes provides an explanation for restrictive eating disorders that will resolve your unanswered questions and fit your experience. This includes: A credible explanation for restrictive eating disorders as a brain-based addiction to the state of energy deficit. The evolutionary, genetic and ...

Introducing the ultimate guide to mastering the intricacies of the brain and nervous system! This eBook is a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of neuroscience, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of this cutting-edge field. In this engaging guide, you'll get an inside look at the brain's functions and how it controls our behavior and emotions. From the building blocks of the nervous system to the complexities of neurotransmitters and neuroplasticity, you'll learn how the brain communicates and adapts to our experiences. You'll also discover the anatomy of ...

Discover the empowering approach to cleaning and organizing with ADHD—without hating yourself in the process. Do you feel constant guilt, shame, and frustration because no matter how hard you try, your home never stays organized? Have your attempts at following ‘traditional’ cleaning advice failed, making you believe it’s impossible because of ADHD? Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't maintain a tidy space despite your best efforts?

Dreaming is one of the most underappreciated functions of the human brain, yet our very survival as a species depends on it. In This Is Why You Dream, dual-trained neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial explores the landscape of our subconscious, tracing the latest cutting-edge dream research and brain science to show why humans have retained the ability to dream across millennia, and how we can now harness its wondrous powers to improve our sleeping and waking lives.

Has your mind ever been filled with such negative thoughts that you even worry about what will happen in the following minutes? People do not know that this type of behavior is generated by overthinking, which can generate many more consequences, such as anxiety and depression. In this book, learn how to master your mind to build mental toughness to focus on the present. We will teach you everything you need to know so as not to compromise your mental health and, on the contrary, improve it and have a much better emotional well-being.

Discover the little-known brain restructuring techniques that professionals use to conquer the same heart-pounding anxiety that makes you shake and quake in front of an audience. Are you tired of feeling like you’re stumbling over your words when you want to speak up and make a massive impact with your ideas? Do you hate how weak and sweaty you feel whenever you are getting ready to give a speech or presentation? From the first time you froze mid-sentence in front of an audience, you swore you’d do everything possible to stay out of the spotlight.

Inside this practical guide you'll not only find the keys to activating the power of your Vagus Nerve but also the 30 natural strategies you can start using today to overcome your overthinking & anxiety starting TODAY! Not to mention we've also included bonus Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Overthinking & Vagus Nerve Activation so you can effortlessly develop the mindfulness habit that can transform your inner life.

Stressed Out Dealing With Someone Diagnosed With Autism? ★ Expanded 2nd Edition! ★ Read This Book for FREE with Kindle Unlimited – Order Now! Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are the general terms used to refer to a group of complex disorders that affect brain development. It is often associated with intellectual disability and impaired motor coordination. However, autism is NOT a disease! Are You Having Trouble Figuring Out What Your Child Wants? This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn more about autism. You’ll learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of ...