Mental Resilience

After 9/11, mental health professionals flocked to New York to handle what everyone assumed would be a flood of trauma cases. Oddly, the flood never came. In The End of Trauma, pioneering psychologist George A. Bonanno argues that we failed to predict the psychological response to 9/11 because most of what we understand about trauma is wrong. For starters, it’s not nearly as common as we think.

When facing contentious issues such as screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is what New York Times best-selling authors Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson call a No Brain response. But our kids can be taught to approach life with openness and curiosity. When kids work from a Yes Brain, they’re more willing to take chances and explore. They’re more curious and imaginative. They’re better at relationships and handling adversity.

In Stress Less, Live More, Dr. Graham Jenkins offers a powerful, evidence-based guide to beating stress and thriving in today’s fast-paced world. As the sixth book in the popular 100+Living Series, this guide combines Dr. Jenkins’ three decades of experience with the latest scientific research on stress management, mental resilience, and physical well-being. Whether you're a busy professional, a student, or anyone juggling the demands of modern life, this book provides actionable strategies for transforming your relationship with stress. Inside, you'll discover how to build resilience ...

A leading clinical expert in the fields of child cognitive behavior therapy and anxiety disorders, Dr. Tamar Chansky frequently counsels children (and their parents) whose negative thinking creates chronic or occasional emotional hurdles and impedes optimism, flexibility, and happiness. Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking provides parents, caregivers, and clinicians the same clear, concise, and compassionate guidance that Dr. Chansky employed in her previous guides to relieving children from anxiety and obsessive compulsive symptoms.

Where can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts? While traditional schooling doesn’t address such questions, it’s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don’t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you.

​Sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration, and vulnerability. In 30 years as a practicing psychologist, Dr. Joan Rosenberg has found that what most often blocks people from success and feeling capable in life is the inability to experience, move through, and handle these eight unpleasant feelings. Knowing how to deal with intense, overwhelming, or uncomfortable feelings is essential to building confidence, emotional strength, and resilience.

Stress, anxiety, and exhaustion are all-too-common features of our crazy-paced, curveball-throwing contemporary existence, and it's sometimes hard to see how we can make it from one week to the next intact. But there's a solution to the struggle: resilience! In Resilience for Dummies, Dr. Eva Selhub outlines the proven steps we can all take toward optimal resilience to build healthier, more purposeful, and increasingly joyful lives.

Redefine what it means to be a strong man in today’s world—by mastering the one skill most men were never taught: emotional intelligence. Do you ever feel like you're expected to “man up,” but no one ever showed you how to deal with what’s really going on inside? Strong Enough to Feel It is a bold, practical, and deeply empowering guide for men who are ready to break through emotional numbness, connect more deeply in their relationships, and reclaim true mental strength—on their own terms. This isn’t about becoming soft. It’s about becoming whole. It’s about learning to ...

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy is the definitive manual for applying the effectiveness of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to the complexities of family life.

Master the transformative power of emotional intelligence in 7 simple steps… and further unleash your full potential to lead a more fulfilling life by embracing the 7 skills to build mental toughness!

Disaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and avalanches to catastrophic machine failure and acts of terror. And afterwards, when the dust settles and the survivors emerge, we can't help but wonder: why them? Why did they live when so many others perished? In The Unthinkable, Prize-winning journalist Amanda Ripley, who has covered some of the most devastating disasters of our age, sets out to find the answers.

It has never been harder to focus than it is now. We live in a noisy, crowded, stressful world that changes so fast, we’re always running to catch up. Traditional education doesn’t give us the skills to manage. And if you live largely in your own head, techniques like mindfulness fall short. In extremes, we turn to external solutions like social media, alcohol, and recreational drugs, just to get some space from our own thoughts.

🚨 Updated & Revised Edition – Completely Rewritten for 2025! When crisis strikes, will you be ready? Dummies' Guide to Survival: Tactics, Mindset and Tips is your comprehensive, beginner-friendly survival guide packed with the skills, strategies, and mental frameworks you need to stay alive and protect others—no matter the situation. From blackouts and blizzards to urban unrest or wilderness emergencies, this book gives you clear, actionable steps to build real resilience. Whether you’re a total novice or a casual prepper looking to sharpen your knowledge, this survival manual cuts...

Do you often find yourself frustrated by the gap between your aspirations and your actual accomplishments? Are you ready to turn your dreams into real-world success, armed with the power of your own mind? Dive into "Mind Alchemy," a transformative journey led by acclaimed author and coach, Misako Toro. Discover how to supercharge your thinking, unleash your full potential, and craft strategies that deliver unprecedented results. Inside "Mind Alchemy," you'll uncover: The root causes of flawed thinking and actionable solutions A systematic approach to creating brilliantly effective ...

Unlock the secrets to mental strength with "Building Mental Fortitude," your ultimate guide to harnessing resilience in every aspect of life. In a world where change is constant and challenges come without warning, developing mental resilience isn't just beneficial—it's essential. This eBook is designed to equip you with the tools you need to not only survive but thrive when facing adversity. Delve into the science-backed principles of mental resilience and discover why it's crucial for navigating modern life's complexities. Transform fear into powerful action and learn how to soften ...

Are you tired of restless nights, racing thoughts, and waking up feeling exhausted? Discover the ultimate solution to insomnia with Deep Sleep Hypnosis. This outstanding audiobook take you through an expert hypnosis session that will have you experiencing deep mental and physical relaxation, calming your mind, and effortlessly drifting into a rejuvenating sleep. Through soothing guidance and expertly crafted hypnosis techniques, you will release the stress and tension keeping you awake, allowing your body and mind to enter a state of profound restfulness.

Here’s a promise that could not be more timely or needed: You can dial down your stress in just a few minutes, with no ponderous meditations, medications, or martinis required. Written by Dr. Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in teaching mindfulness-based behavioral skills to manage intense emotions and situations, Stress Resets provides 75 scientifically proven ways to improve how you respond to stress, both in the moment and the long run.

Decoding Avoidant and Anxious Attachment unpacks the complexities of these attachment styles and how they influence your relationships. Decoding Avoidant and Anxious Attachment takes a deep dive into the complexities of attachment styles, helping listeners understand how these patterns shape their relationships. With clear explanations and real-life examples, this insightful guide breaks down the core traits of avoidant and anxious attachment, offering strategies for fostering healthier connections.

Navigate the unpredictable world with confidence and foresight through "Strategic Evacuation and Relocation," a comprehensive guide designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your loved ones. This essential resource walks you through every aspect of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies that necessitate uprooting your life, whether temporarily or permanently. Begin with an in-depth understanding of evacuation and relocation, unpacking historical examples and identifying common triggers. Gain insights into the psychological preparedness...

Aunque ahora te sientas atrapado/a e impotente, ten la seguridad de que este libro te brindará la comprensión, las herramientas y los pasos prácticos necesarios para sanar, recuperarte y reclamar tu poder frente a esa persona narcisista en tu vida.