Mental Stress

The SMART (Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment) program addresses three key processes that can be derailed by developmental trauma—somatic regulation, trauma processing, and attachment-building—and uses movement and sensation to target the neurological structures that support emotional and behavioral regulation.

Imagine a future where your child not only manages their ADHD but thrives, both in personal and social settings. This book empowers you with proven strategies to make life considerably easier from day one. Let your family’s journey with ADHD become one of understanding, growth, and connection.

For more than 20 years, Nicola Bird experienced anxiety and panic attacks, sometimes so severely she couldn't leave the house. She tried everything, including medication, psychiatric counselling, yoga, and NLP. Then she stumbled upon a completely different way of understanding the human mind that changed her relationship with anxiety forever. In A Little Peace of Mind, Nicola opens up about her own experiences and shares simple ideas to help you realize your own innate mental health and well-being.

Luis' first book sparked a national conversation about service dogs and PTSD. In this spectacular new memoir, he and Tuesday bring their healing mission to the next level, showing how these beautifully trained animals can assist soldiers, veterans, and many others with disabilities. Rescuing a forgotten Tuskegee airman. Battling obstinate VA bureaucrats. Delivering solace to troubled war heroes and their families. Everywhere these two go, they highlight the miraculous talents of service dogs.

From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what’s normal mental health and behavior, what’s not, and how to intervene before it’s too late. All parenting is in preparation for letting go. However, the paradox of parenting is that the more we learn about late adolescent development and risk, the more frightened we become for our children, and the more we want to stay involved in their lives.

Discover the Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential with ADHD Simplify Task Management: Discover easy-to-follow methods that break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, making even the most daunting chores feel achievable.

When a traumatic event occurs, our body triggers its “fight or flight” response. In many scenarios, the emotional reactions of this response get trapped, disrupting the feedback loop between our mind and body, leading to an imbalance in our nervous system function. Over time this can cause chronic stress, pain, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. This, alongside regular triggers in our everyday life, will manifest into a disconnection between our mind and body and create a constant feeling of dissociation from our emotions, with minimal control over how we feel.

Transform your relationship with difficult memories and emotions using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques you can practice at home. This practical workbook breaks down professional-grade therapeutic methods into simple, daily exercises anyone can use to reduce anxiety, process trauma, lift depression, and build emotional resilience.

In today's fast-paced world, where demands on our time and energy seem to be ever-increasing, navigating stress and maintaining well-being have become essential pursuits. From the pressures of work and personal responsibilities to the constant barrage of information and stimuli, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of modern life. However, amidst the chaos, there lies an opportunity to cultivate a life of greater resilience, vitality, and fulfillment.

In therapy, we see how relationships are central to many traumatic experiences, but relationships are also critical to trauma recovery. Grounded firmly in attachment and trauma theory, this book shows how to use the psychotherapy relationship, to help clients find self-understanding and healing from trauma. Offering candid, personal guidance, using rich case examples, Dr. Robert T. Muller provides the steps needed to build and maintain a strong therapist-client relationship—one that helps bring recovery and growth.

When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives. Eventually, this hurt spreads further. This is intergenerational trauma. It can lead us to become people-pleasers, co-dependent in relationships and even estranged from our families. The wounds are complex and continue to invade our minds, bodies and spirits long after. In Break the Cycle, Dr Mariel Buqué delivers the ground-breaking guide to healing inherited trauma.

"Untangling Trauma and Addiction" by Grace Monroe emerges as a poignant and transformative guide, offering a new perspective on the daunting challenges of addiction and trauma. With her unique voice, Grace Monroe transcends the traditional boundaries of non-fiction, providing a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relevant. Grace's journey, marked by her own battles and those of her loved ones, infuses this book with authenticity and heartfelt insight.

Asserting that the body is the main site of oppression in Western society, the contributors to this pioneering volume explore the complex issue of embodiment and how it relates to social inclusion and marginalization. In a culture where bodies of people who are brown, black, female, transgender, disabled, fat, or queer are often shamed, sexualized, ignored, and oppressed, what does it mean to live in a marginalized body? This anthology explores how power, privilege, oppression, and attempted disembodiment play out on the bodies of disparaged individuals.

Trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and mental stress plague countless individuals, hindering their well-being and quality of life. The root causes of these challenges lie within the intricate workings of our vagus nerve. It’s time to shed some light on how you can harness its power and say goodbye to mental stressors forever!Through a blend of scientific explanations and practical applications, The Polyvagal Theory equips listeners with a deep understanding of the foundations that shape our interactions with others, the way we perceive and respond to emotions, and how we regulate what we feel.

The Anxiety Prescription offers a toolkit of techniques for our thinking minds, and our feeling bodies – changing not just our mindset, but our 'body-set'. Unravelling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body and the mind, this powerful book offers a profound path toward healing and growth.

Las estadísticas no mienten: en Latinoamérica uno de cada cinco menores de edad sufren abuso sexual antes de cumplir los 12 años. En este libro, Joseluis Canales, Dado, examina detalladamente el impacto físico y emocional que tiene el abuso sexual en sus víctimas, así como los obstáculos por los que estas tienen que pasar para lograr su recuperación emocional. El libro incluye testimonios de mujeres y hombres que no pudieron alcanzar una vida plena hasta resolver de raíz el abuso sexual que sufrieron en su infancia, y que los llevó por diversos caminos de la autodestrucción.

Confusion. Chatter. Chaos. Comparison. Distractions. Negativity. These are the thoughts that go through our minds every single day. The question is, how well are we managing or filtering those thoughts? The human brain is both fascinating yet complicated at the same time. The truth is, we are in control of our lives. We’re always in control, but we have allowed ourselves to forget that.

Do you feel like your mind is running the show—filled with overthinking, stress, and non-stop self-doubt❓ What if just 10 minutes a day could put you back in control and reset your mental compass for success❓ Ready to train your brain like a champion and finally build unshakeable self-discipline, peace, and purpose❓ Introducing your personal breakthrough manual: Your mind is not your enemy. It’s your most powerful tool—when you know how to control it. This book gives you that control, and it does it fast. Forget hours of meditation or waiting months for therapy to kick in. ...

In The Gift of Anxiety, clinical psychologist Diante Fuchs offers a new way to respond to anxiety. Sharing the unique EASE Method for working with anxiety, the book offers a powerful, calm approach that has helped hundreds of people transform their relationship with anxiety and with themselves. With this step-by-step guidance anyone can learn to how to stop fighting anxiety, listen to it, and use it as the gift it truly is.

Make Your Health Great Again: The Ultimate Guide to Revitalizing Your Body and Mind Are you ready to take control of your health and feel your best—without complicated jargon or impossible goals? Make Your Health Great Again is the book for anyone looking to make simple, sustainable changes for a healthier, happier life. This empowering guide covers the essentials of good health in a way that's approachable, fun, and effective. Whether you're starting fresh, looking to refine your habits, or overcoming unique challenges, this book provides practical advice tailored to every age, fitness ...