Mental Health Practice

Kathleen Dowling Singh illuminates the profound psychological and spiritual transformations experiences by the dying as the natural process of death reconnects them with the source of their being. Examining the end of life in the light of current psychological understanding, religious wisdom, and compassionate medical science, The Grace of Dying offers a fresh, deeply comforting message of hope and courage as we contemplate the meaning of our mortality.

Discovering Mindfulness: Cultivating Presence and Purpose (The Mindful Navigator Book 1) Transform your life through the power of mindfulness with this practical, science-backed guide from mindfulness expert Ammanuel Santa Anna. In today's fast-paced world, finding calm amid chaos isn't just a luxury—it's essential for well-being. Discovering Mindfulness offers a clear pathway to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate authentic purpose through accessible mindfulness practices that fit into your daily life. In this transformative book, you'll discover: Simple techniques to calm your ...

When we talk about movement, most of us think "exercise." But the way we move our bodies—how we walk, roll, dance, stretch, connect, and take up space—is about so much more than physical fitness. Our movements impact our mental and emotional health . . . and when we change the way we move, we can change the way we live. Licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance and movement therapist Erica Hornthal takes listeners on a step-by-step journey with a guide that is inclusive, non-prescriptive, and helps us discover the kind of movement that works best for us.

In Neurodharma, the follow up to his classic Buddha’s Brain, New York Times best-selling author Rick Hanson, PhD, not only explores the new neuroscience of awakening, but also offers a bold yet plausible plan for reverse-engineering peak experiences, sense of oneness, and even enlightenment itself. And he does so with his trademark blend of solid science and warm encouragement, guiding you along this high-reaching path with good humor, accessible tools, and personal examples.

In The Wisdom of Your Body, clinical psychologist and award-winning researcher Hillary McBride explored the ways many of us inherit a broken understanding of the body and offered a more compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied life. In this follow-up book, McBride takes the principles of The Wisdom of Your Body and puts them into action in practical, tangible ways.

The daily challenges of living – and thriving – with the realities of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect millions worldwide, reshaping the lives of individuals and their loved ones. In this book, readers will find a compassionate guide to understanding, managing, and navigating the complexities of these life-altering conditions. With expert insights and practical tools, this book helps caregivers, families, and patients face the journey ahead with knowledge, resilience, and hope. This book contains the following: The early signs of dementia and how to ...

A practical guide to implementing the rich theory of attachment for treating mental health challenges in children. This book both explains and illustrates how the practice of child mental health professionals can be enhanced, whatever their treatment approach, to encourage engagement, resilience, and development in children with mental health problems. Alongside practical recommendations, Daniel Hughes and Ben Gurney-Smith use dialogue from clinical work to illustrate applications of these principles from Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy as well as other attachment-based practices.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to achieve your dreams? Do you constantly battle with negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that hold you back from reaching your full potential? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with the invisible barriers created by their own minds, preventing them from living the life they truly desire. But what if you could break free from these constraints and unlock the full power of your subconscious mind? In this comprehensive three-in-one guide, you will discover the secrets to unlocking your subconscious mind, conquering negative...

In this volume, Dr. Stephen W. Porges—the originator of Polyvagal Theory—presents a collection of recent writings that showcase the wide-ranging applications of the polyvagal perspective. The writings update the theory and delve into sociality, safety and threat, trauma, functional medicine, vagal nerve stimulation, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, addiction, compassion, management, and dance movement therapy. This newest volume of Dr. Porges's work demonstrates how adopting a polyvagal perspective enriches our understanding of biobehavioral processes in diverse domains.

I think in the modern world its safe to say the majority us have experienced bouts of both Anxiety & Overthinking, of course to the degree we suffer varies. However, there are things you can do, habits you can develop, and daily practices you can partake in to overcome BOTH of these issues! In fact, you no longer need feel like you're living in a mental prison, and instead can live a life of inner freedom by applying the strategies inside this book.

Are you sick and tired of being haunted by the past? Have you tried countless other solutions but nothing seems to work for long-term healing? Do you finally want to say goodbye to the pain and discover something that actually works for you? If so, then this book is for you. You see, healing from childhood trauma doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you’ve tried therapy, self-help books, or other methods without success.

Dr. Rupert Sheldrake - best-selling author of "Morphic Resonance" - examines seven areas of spiritual practice that are personally transformative and have scientifically measurable effects. He combines his extensive knowledge of science and the natural world, as an experienced biologist, with a broad command of mystical and religious traditions to show how we can tune into more-than-human realms of consciousness.

Our 2nd edition! Clinical supervision in community mental health is a dynamic, fast-paced process full of opportunities and challenges for both supervisor and supervisee. Join us in exploring The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision, a supportive framework that encourages quality supervision and active participation in mental health professional growth and development. Enhance your clinical judgment through 47 thought-provoking vignettes that represent challenges faced in community mental health and private practice, developing strong supervision skills to support your team as an ...

Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there's no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually rewire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling.

Working from a strong base in attachment theory, esteemed clinician Ruth Cohn explores ways therapists can recognize the signs of childhood neglect, provides recommendations for understanding lasting effects that can persist into adulthood, and lays out strategies for helping clients maximize therapeutic outcomes. Along with extensive clinical material, chapters introduce skills that therapists can develop and hone, such as the ability to recognize and discern nonverbal attempts at communication.

Taking care of ourselves is essential, and lately, we’ve started to pay more attention to the ways our physical bodies need and deserve nourishment. But we are not just bodies, we sacred beings, and our souls need just as much care and attention to be healthy. As a clinical psychologist, pastor, and activist, Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes has studied and worked with clients, clergy, seminary faculty, faith-based activists, and others to encourage them to think of self-care as both a divine right and a sacred obligation.

Well-Nourished shows how to develop a mindful relationship to food and craft a well-nourished life with step-by-step examples, tools, and mindful practices that can be individualized to your unique needs.

A Black Woman's Guide to Life – Wellness from Within Conquer Unique Challenges, Elevate Your Health, Mind, Body, and Spirit to New Heights In A Black Woman's Guide to Life – Wellness from Within, Jasmine Wright delivers a transformative roadmap for Black women seeking to thrive in every aspect of life. This empowering guide blends ancestral wisdom, modern strategies, and culturally relevant insights to create a comprehensive resource for achieving holistic wellness. Through five dynamic chapters, this book offers practical tools and profound reflections to help you: Honor Your Heritage:...

We have learned how to suppress our pain and deny its presence, but when we fight against our internal turmoil, glimmers of peace are short-lived. Rejecting our suffering is not a sustainable solution because trauma is held in the body. In this book, Nityda Gessel invites listeners on a journey toward lasting freedom, with insights and experiential practices that marry the wisdom of Buddhist psychology, yogic teachings, and Indigenous understanding with somatic psychotherapy and neuroscience.

Stress is a part of daily life, but over time it can cause us to feel anxious, irritable, and overwhelmed. So how can you keep stress from getting the best of you and avoid total burnout? In the tradition of their highly successful A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, Elisha Goldstein and Bob Stahl present a unique, accessible collection of daily practices to help listeners stay grounded in the here and now.