Mental Health Practice

The Elman Induction is rightly regarded as a timeless classic and remains one of the most popular means of inducing hypnosis in the world. This unique book takes Dave Elman's induction and brings it right up to date, by sharing the process as Elman taught it, as well as possible alternative understandings of what is taking place.

The creative mode in your brain is like a butterfly. It's beautiful and erratic, hard to catch, and highly valued as a result. If you want to capture it, you need a net. Enter the executive mode, the task-oriented network in your brain that helps you tie your shoes, run a meeting, or pitch a client. To succeed, you need both modes to work together - your inner butterfly to be active and free, but your inner net to be ready to spring at the right time and create that "aha!" moment. But is there any way to trigger these insights, beyond dumb luck?

Is anxiety disrupting your life? With proven CBT-based skills and mindfulness techniques, this book can be your guide out of the spiraling stress of anxiety and get you back on track to living a happy and healthy life.

The story of our health is more in our control than we might think, according to clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD. We can, not only reframe our experiences, but actually experience less stress, greater well-being, and even better physical health than it might appear if we are willing to identify our health story and begin rewriting it.

Feeling restricted by her office-bound clinical practice, licensed clinical social worker Jen Udler decided to take therapy outdoors. Walking on local nature trails with her clients proved to be the breakthrough Jen was looking for. The calming presence of nature provided a varied backdrop, offering natural metaphors for each client's experience, while the rhythmic movement cultivated deeper connections between mind and body.

Are you a parent, teacher, or mentor striving to provide teens with the tools they need to navigate emotional ups and downs, build stronger relationships, and embrace life with confidence and resilience? Or are you a teenager yourself, seeking ways to understand and manage your emotions, improve your relationships, and tackle life’s challenges head-on? Here’s an important truth: Without effective emotional and interpersonal skills, teens can struggle with overwhelming feelings, communication barriers, and self-doubt. Imagine a world where teens approach emotional challenges with skill ...

Too often, therapists and other helping professionals feel paralyzed by the fear that they don't know enough about other cultural groups to counsel clients different than themselves. Lambers Fisher sets out to mitigate these fears by providing a framework for professionals to better understand the experiences of cultural groups with whom they are not familiar. Lambers will challenge you to learn more about other cultures, accept what you do not yet know in the process, and utilize strategies that can help you become an increasingly culturally competent professional.

In a time where burnout dominates discussions surrounding clinician well-being, a groundbreaking new book stands ready to shift the narrative. Moral Injury: Healing the Healers, by Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD, illuminates the often-overlooked concept of moral injury, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges facing healthcare professionals today. Dr. Byrne asserts that the issue lies not in individuals' resilience but in the systemic factors perpetuating moral injury within healthcare systems. Drawing parallels between healthcare and other workplaces, the book highlights the damaging ...

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.

In Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery, Janice V. Johnson Dowd shows listeners how to repair and enhance their relationships after active addiction. With personal insights and professional wisdom, Dowd—a licensed social worker in recovery—explores her own personal journey through alcoholism, offering a realistic and transformative guide.

For mental health professionals who must regularly guard against compassion fatigue and secondary traumatization, intentional self-care isn't just essential; it's a survival tool. If therapists don't take proper care of themselves, they can't do their work effectively.

Yoga for Trauma Recovery outlines best practices for the growing body of professionals trained in both yoga and psychotherapy and addresses the theoretical foundations that tie the two fields. Uniting recent developments in our understanding of neuroscience and trauma recovery with ancient tenets of yoga philosophy and practice, this foundational text is a must-listen for those interested in the healing capacities of each modality. Listeners will come away from the book with a strong sense of how to apply theory, philosophy, and research to real-life complexities.

When two humans come together as lovers, they mirror the divine union - the most sacred act of creation - and connect directly with the energy of all life. Thus the energy of your sexuality is the source of the greatest "magic" of all, namely the creation of life itself. In The Art of Sexual Magic, you will discover the sacred roots of sexuality not only as an erotic art but as a meditative tradition.

Reclaim your sense of self and reclaim your life. From the author of The Codependency Recovery Plan, this audiobook is a comprehensive resource filled with research-based strategies and activities for people seeking to break out of their codependent patterns and reestablish boundaries. Based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), these practical exercises are designed to help you set goals, challenge and replace negative thoughts, identify your triggers, manage conflicts, and reduce stress.

PNL Práctica es verdadera magia sicológica aplicada para alcanzar la excelencia, liderar en el trabajo e influir sobre los demás positivamente. En este audiolibro usted encontrará condensados los mejores conceptos sobre esta poderosa tecnología mental, sus mejores y más prácticos secretos psicológicos para ponerlos a buen uso, de manera inmediata. Es excelente para principiantes, practitioners y aquellas personas que quieran hacerse a los conceptos de la PNL de manera rápida y fácil.

“Foundations of Psychotherapy: Essential Skills that Bridge Theory and Practice” is an essential textbook and guide for psychotherapists, psychologists, educators, social workers, and mental health professionals at every level. It is a comprehensive resource that delivers practical advice and pragmatic wisdom for those committed to supporting mental well-being in themselves and others. The following topics are explored: Successful and Unsuccessful Therapeutic Outcomes: Understanding what factors contribute to the effectiveness of therapy sessions. Roles in Mental Health: A detailed ...

The Leather Couch provides a comprehensive overview of the BDSM and kink community and guides clinicians on how to meet the unique relational and mental health needs of its members. The text offers a 101-style introduction to BDSM before delving into topics ranging from intersectionality within the kink community, to conducting a kink-affirming risk assessment, and how to discern between domestic violence and consensual power-exchange.

Unveil a new horizon of health and vitality with our groundbreaking eBook, "Nomad Wellness." Designed to empower wanderers, globetrotters, and those hankering to break free of conventional life, this book is your ultimate guide to embracing a nomadic lifestyle while prioritizing your well-being. Find out how to seamlessly transition into a globe-trotting existence in Chapter 1, and learn innovative exercise methods on the move and strategies to mitigate common travel-associated health risks in the following chapter. Grab all the practical tips you need to eat healthily, even when you're on ...

Em Felicidade, a psiquiatra mostra, entre tantas coisas, que devemos desmistificar essa ideia de que as pessoas são felizes o tempo todo e de que existe alguma obrigação para tal. Com base em anos de pesquisa e experiências clínicas, dra. Ana Beatriz apresenta a parte biológica (ondas cerebrais, neurotransmissores, etc) desse estado de espírito, além de se apoiar no pensamento filosófico antigo e moderno para entender melhor essa sensação.

Welcome to the Guided Meditation Collection to Free Your Thoughts, Embrace Tranquility, and Manifest, a set of beginner-friendly practices designed to relieve anxiety, bring mental clarity, and promote inner balance. In today’s fast-paced world, finding peace can be tough, but this collection offers a path to calm your mind, embrace stillness, and manifest your desires.