Mental Resilience

Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell draw on 50 years of their combined clinical and teaching experience to provide this clear road map for understanding the complexities of early trauma and its related symptoms. Experts in the physiology of trauma, the authors present an introduction to their innovative somatic approach that has evolved to help thousands improve their lives. Synthesizing across disciplines - Attachment, Polyvagal, Neuroscience, Child Development Theory, Trauma, and Somatics - this book provides a new lens through which to understand safety and regulation.

The death of someone we hold dear may be inevitable; being paralyzed by our grief is not. A growing body of research has revealed our capacity for resilient grieving, our innate ability to respond to traumatic loss by finding ways to grow - by becoming more engaged with our lives, and discovering new, profound meaning.

I didn’t set out to write a post-pandemic health book. The seeds of this book were sown over a decade ago. Yet its core message––stress causes disease and lost stress resilience can be recovered––couldn’t be more timely. Each day brings new stories of health challenges presented as mysterious and unsolvable. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, long COVID, post-pandemic stress disorder, and a raft of physical and mental ailments all attest to the centrality of stress in disease and the global hit to stress resilience we have collectively experienced. While acknowledging these ...

Are you a man trying to keep it together while feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or emotionally stuck? You're not alone. More men than ever are silently struggling with stress, anxiety, emotional fatigue, and the pressure to "stay strong." But it doesn’t have to be this way. Men’s Mental Health & Self-Care Handbook is your practical, stigma-free guide to reclaiming your mental and emotional well-being - without therapy jargon, fluff, or shame. This book is for real men navigating real challenges: work stress, emotional suppression, relationship struggles, burnout, and the outdated belief ...

Combining evidence-based approaches including positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and skills for regulating stress, The Resilience Workbook will show you how to bounce back and thrive in any difficult situation. You'll learn how to harness the power of your brain's natural neuroplasticity; manage strong, distressing emotions; and improve mood and overall well-being.

Joe De Sena has spent his life running toward challenge and discomfort. Why? Because how we react to challenging situations defines us and our families. The only tools we have as humans to survive the many peaks and valleys of a full life are preparedness, health, leadership, and most importantly, resilience. Why do so many parents struggle to finish things we start, delay gratification, and protect our health - and why do our kids continue to struggle in every facet of life? Because we haven’t showed them a path to resilience, and we haven’t fought for it ourselves.

Tired of the tantrum tornado? Get the go-to guide for turning tearful chaos into cheerful harmony! Picture yourself in the grocery store, juggling a long shopping list, a wayward cart, and a toddler on the brink of a meltdown. They want candy, and despite your best efforts, nothing seems to calm them down. You feel the weight of other shoppers stares and it only adds to your stress. You try everything from deep breaths to distractions, but nothing works. In this moment, you might feel like you’ve failed as a parent. But what if there was a different way? What if there were proven ways to ...

From best-selling author and mental toughness expert Jason Selk comes a mind-training regimen for reframing every problem into an opportunity for productive action. The one characteristic all phenomenally successful people share is mental toughness. Mentally tough people are better at making decisions more quickly and with better results. They possess the uncanny ability to control what goes on between their ears.

Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share a range of tips that he has used to overcome his fears, achieve superhuman feats and break through the boundaries that limit success in everyday life. In this refreshing and authentic new audiobook, Bear Grylls, along with the expertise of Will van der Hart, helps listeners combat stress, choose new habits, live courageously and overcome limiting beliefs. Mind Fuel gives you a whole year's worth of guidance and advice to face whatever life throws at you.

Discover how you can take charge of your mind—and your destiny—in just 21 days Do you feel stuck… like you’re nowhere near where you want to be in life because all your goals are on a perpetual snooze button… which you yourself can’t seem to stop pushing? Are you drowning in the endless mental clutter, which is making it impossible for you to get anything done? Wish there was a way you could train your mind to cut through all the noise, shift gears, and accelerate toward success? There’s a solution to this… and it’s all in your mind! By shifting to a more focused ...

Let me start with something that might surprise you. The first time I faced a real emergency, I had everything I needed…gear-wise. Batteries, flashlights, backup food, water, even a hand-crank radio. I’d checked all the boxes. I felt ready. Then the power went out in the middle of the night during a nasty ice storm, the temperature inside started dropping fast, my youngest kid started crying, and my brain just… glitched. I couldn’t think straight. I couldn’t remember where I’d put the emergency lantern. I actually walked past it twice while holding my phone flashlight like a ...

Become tough as nails. Bounce back from hurt. Be Calm. Bend without ever breaking. We all get knocked down, but everyone has the choice to get back up or not. How will your life your life? The art of emotional self-defense. The Science of Emotional Resilience is the rare book that understands where you've been, the obstacles you've overcome, and what you need to make sure you are in full control of your life at all times. This is a stunningly detailed and insightful guide into our emotions, our triggers, and why we act against our own interests so frequently.

Resilience is not an innate character trait. Whether you’re in a leadership role or working as part of a team, you need to implement strategies that build and nurture resilience. You need a resilience plan. Award-winning mental health expert Marie-Hélène Pelletier draws on her clinical practice and extensive knowledge in therapeutics and business practices to explore how resilience is the best defense against burnout and how everyone can build it in themselves—not with a one-size-fits-all plan but with strategies to help you create a custom plan.

Lessons from Marcus Aurelius: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life What can a Roman Emperor from 2,000 years ago teach us about resilience, discipline, and inner peace? Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Stoic philosophers, left behind Meditations, a collection of profound insights on how to navigate life's struggles with wisdom and strength. In Strength in the Storm, we explore his most powerful teachings and how they apply to modern challenges—stress, success, adversity, and personal growth. This book distills 25 key Stoic lessons, revealing how to cultivate mental clarity, emotional ...

World Health Organization Award-winning psychiatrist and mental health advocate Dr. Ahmed Hankir delivers a unique and powerful insight into mental health and wellness, mental illness, mental health treatment, and the culture surrounding mental health by tracing his own personal recovery journey from impoverished and shunned psychiatric patient to becoming an NHS Consultant psychiatrist.

Today's parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Now the simple, powerful "Circle of Security" parenting strategies that Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell have taught thousands of families are available in self-help form for the first time. Filled with vivid stories and unique practical tools, this book puts the keys to healthy attachment within everyone's reach - self-understanding, flexibility, and the willingness to make and learn from mistakes.

Master your mind, dominate your game, and rise above every challenge —no more fear, no more hesitation, just unwavering confidence and elite performance. Imagine unlocking the mental strength that propels elite athletes to greatness—confidence, focus, and resilience that others only dream of achieving. Most young athletes, parents, and coaches seek to enhance mental skills and achieve success, yet few truly understand how developing mental toughness can change lives both on and off the field. With Mental Mastery, you’ll discover how to enhance focus, build resilience, and boost ...

Stop leaving your sports performances down to chance. Implement our 5 simple science-backed mental toughness strategies and start seeing improvements straight away. Expertly written with real-world advice and key psychological insights, The Mental Resilience Method for Young Athletes reveals 5 powerful science-based techniques that will propel your athletic performances into the realm of the champions.

Life can change in a heartbeat — and when it does, we’re often left wondering: what now? This is the story of starting over — not in your twenties, not in your thirties — but at a time when the world expects you to have it all figured out. It’s the story of loss, reinvention, rebuilding, and ultimately… resilience. The Resilient Woman is part personal journey, part practical guide for any woman who finds herself navigating life after a major setback — whether financial, personal, or emotional. Written with warmth, honesty, and wisdom earned through experience, this book will ...

Are you tired of feeling weighed down by relationships, environments, and belongings that no longer bring you joy or fulfillment? Are you exhausted from trying to fit into roles and expectations that do not align with your true self? Are you longing for a sense of freedom and authenticity in your life, where you can let go of the old to make space for the new? Are you weary of holding onto past experiences and attachments that no longer serve your growth and well-being? "Today, I Love Me" is not just a self-help book; it’s a transformative journey towards self-love, freedom, and ...