Mental Resilience

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

During and after a traumatic experience, survivors experience a cascade of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, relational, and spiritual responses that can make them feel unbalanced and threatened. The second edition of Building Resilience to Trauma explains common responses from a biological perspective, reframing the human experience from one of shame and pathology to one of hope and biology.

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 ...

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.

Aimed primarily at teens and young adults, the information, guidance, and resources in this book will also make it valuable for anyone directly or indirectly affected by trauma as well as those wishing to learn new resiliency and coping strategies. Traumatic experiences come in many forms, from fighting in a war zone to suffering abuse at the hands of a stranger or a loved one to being in or witnessing an accident.

Master essential wilderness survival skills like fire-starting, shelter-building, and navigation. Learn urban survival tactics for blackouts, public safety, and street smarts. Protect yourself from digital threats with modern cyber-resilience techniques. Build mental toughness to stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Discover life-saving first aid hacks and health strategies for any scenario. Prepare for disasters with checklists, escape plans, and emergency kits. Develop social survival skills like de-escalation, persuasion, and body language reading. Explore financial ...

You're a caring mother of boys, part of the "boy mom" phenomenon - now learn how to raise your son to be compassionate, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent with this parenting guide made just for you.

Is Your Brain Running on Junk Food? It's Time to Fuel Your Focus. Feeling foggy, drained, and constantly distracted? You're likely drowning in "mental junk food" without even realizing it. From endless notifications and news alerts to mindless scrolling and comparison traps, most of us passively consume low-value inputs that sabotage our focus, energy, and clarity. The problem isn't willpower – it's your Mental Diet. In Feed Your Focus, you'll discover a revolutionary, no-fluff approach to taking control of what enters your mind. Think of it as a nutrition plan for your brain, designed by...

Master mental toughness without feeling overwhelmed, even if you've struggled with consistency before! Are you a young athlete struggling to perform consistently under pressure? Do you find it hard to stay focused during games, despite rigorous training?Or maybe, as a parent or coach, you're searching for ways to help young athletes build confidence and overcome anxiety? You’re not alone.

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.

Unleash your undeniable passion for the open sea as you plunge into "The Solo Sailor's Handbook," a remarkable volume dedicated to the brave souls answering the ancient, powerful, and heart-touching call of the ocean. This enthralling handbook intricately handpicks and passionately portrays key insights and practical techniques to arm yourself with, while courageously navigating the vast expanse of the world alone on a sailboat, making it an indispensable companion for the solitary voyager. Whether a novice sailor eager to explore the uncharted waters, or an experienced mariner looking for ...

Transform Your Deepest Struggles Into Your Greatest Strengths What if the very challenges that threaten to break you could become the foundation of unshakeable strength? What if there was a proven system for turning adversity into advantage, backed by neuroscience and tested by everyone from Navy nuclear operators to Olympic champions? In "Shatterproof," you'll discover why some people emerge from life's worst moments stronger than before while others remain trapped in cycles of struggle. Through gripping real-life stories and cutting-edge research, this book reveals the hidden patterns ...

This book is a powerful and provocative guide for anyone ready to stop playing small and start living boldly. It speaks to the part of you that knows you were made for more—a voice buried beneath fear, self-doubt, and hesitation. It doesn't whisper. It roars. At its core, this book is a journey from silence to strength, from being caged by limitations to walking freely in your power. It begins by helping readers recognize how fear—often hidden and subtle—can influence their decisions, hold them back from growth, and keep them living a version of their life that feels safe but not ...

Many struggle with anxiety, confusion, and doubt, feeling like they’re losing control over their lives. But what if there’s a way to navigate through these stormy seas and emerge stronger than ever? This enlightening guide delves into the powerful principles of Stoicism, offering you the tools to develop mental clarity and resilience.

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:...

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!

Unlock Your Ultimate Fitness Potential: A Revolutionary Guide to Mental Strength and Resilience Discover the missing link to your fitness success: your mindset. In Mind Over Muscles, delve deep into the science and psychology of mental toughness, uncovering practical tools to break through barriers and achieve your ultimate fitness goals. This isn’t just another workout book—it’s a transformational guide to mastering your mind and unlocking unparalleled resilience. Learn the 4 C’s of Mental Toughness to overcome challenges and stay committed. Harness the power of positive psychology...

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.

​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.

I used to think the solution to every problem was to do more, try harder, hustle faster. When I was stressed about an exam, I'd play video games instead of studying (then feel worse the next day). When dating wasn't working out, I'd either obsess over every text message or give up entirely. When work got overwhelming, I'd either burn myself out or distract myself with endless scrolling. Sound familiar? Here's what I discovered: most of us are doing the wrong kind of "nothing." We think we're lazy or unmotivated, but actually, we're just using coping strategies that make everything harder. ...