Self Help Psychology

The search for hope is most urgent at the patient's bedside. The Anatomy of Hope takes us there, bringing us into the lives of people at pivotal moments when they reach for and find hope, or when it eludes their grasp. Through these intimate portraits, we learn how to distinguish true hope from false, why some people feel they are undeserving of it, and whether we should ever abandon our search.

We question ourselves, and we question our relationship. We seek advice. But sometimes the people we look to for answers, simply cannot be bias. They know us, and they know the people we are talking to them about. It is often helpful to listen to how others view certain situations, strangers who do not have anything at all to do with our lives, have no control over our thoughts and emotions. By reading about how other people handle situations, confrontation, struggles of the mind, we can learn how to be more effective at handing our own obstacles. We can either accept or reject their point ...

The love affair is over, but you just don't get it. Everything was great. You know deep in your heart how you felt. You thought the other person in the relationship was enjoying it just as much as you were. They, from what seems like out of nowhere, he decides to break it to you, not so gently. You are shocked, you react. This is an outpouring of emotions about how the wondrous relationship went from there to here. Sometimes, pouring your heart out on paper, at least clears your mind for a short while, or helps you to figure out what happened, what you are truly feeling, and what your next ...

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!

Self-discipline sounds tempting, but do you feel like it's not for you? Do you want to have only good and useful habits, but for some reason, only the bad ones "stick" with you? Do you lack the strength and self-confidence to improve yourself and become successful? Are you looking for the easy way? Don’t worry—you’re perfectly normal! Book It's easy! The Habits of a Successful Person will destroy your fears about the difficulty of the road to success. Author Trevor Garrett encourages you to become successful by staying happy. He says everyone can become successful and effective by ...

What if being “a little neurotic” wasn’t an insult… but a clue? Welcome to Are You Neurotic? — a fascinating, funny, and eye-opening exploration of the quirks, worries, and habits that make us gloriously human. This is not a stuffy psychology textbook. This is a mirror. Written by Dr. Harold Laski, a physician with decades of real-life medical wisdom, and Carmen Laski, an EMT with a sharp eye for human behavior, this book pulls back the curtain on neurosis — what it really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why it might not be the monster you think it is. Do you double-...

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.

This is a gripping SHORT STORY about a young woman who is very very afraid about having to have ONE of her wisdom teeth out. The nurses and the doctors are infuriating to Jessica, who seems to be losing her grip on reality. Is she over-reacting, or are her fears justified. The characters in this story are quite elaborate. Emotions run high, as the Wisdom Tooth Man takes on this new patient...

Are there any techniques that will take you through the door to transcendence, enlightenment and the mystical mind? Are there any roads or paths or rules that will take you there? If there were wouldn't we all be enlightened by now? The door to mysticism is within you and only you can open that door. Only you can open the door to transcendence, enlightenment and the mystical mind. Meditation is to purify the human mind of all self-conflict and it is only in meditation that the mind is completely still, and it is only in stillness there is a possibility of that which is eternal, timeless, ...

In this letter, the writer is trying to explain why she is completely unsatisfied with the relationship she finds herself in. Sometimes it is easy to see the writing on the wall, and to explore your rationalizations in words. But writing a letter to someone, is one thing. Actually getting them to not only listen, but to hear what it is you are trying to say, is another. Clearly the writer is conflicted. Love can overrule all the reasons in the world.

As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize the experiences, attitudes, and patterns that may be holding us back. And yet, all of us are capable of growth and positive change, if we're willing to stay open and curious throughout our lives.

You might be thinking: "I've tried therapy before, and it didn't work." Or perhaps, "I'm not sure I'm ready to face my emotions." Maybe you're worried that DBT is too complicated or time-consuming. This book is designed to address those concerns. It offers a step-by-step approach that is easy to follow, even if you're new to DBT. It provides a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions and learn new skills at your own pace. And it's filled with practical tips and real-life examples that you can apply to your daily life.

If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common, affecting over 300 million people around the world. Written by Professor Paul Gilbert, internationally recognised for his work on depression, this highly acclaimed self-help book has been of benefit to thousands of people including sufferers, their friends and families and those working in the medical profession.

Poor sleep is one of the most common health problems and can leave you feeling exhausted, stressed and run-down. While prescribed medications and over-the-counter remedies rarely offer lasting benefits, cognitive behavioural therapy can help enormously and is the treatment of choice for insomnia.

Nia catches the “almost-30” blues after a failed relationship with her grad school sweetheart ends, and she begins to receive immediate backlash from family about hurrying to get married and have children like her sisters. Facing the pressures of climbing the corporate ladder, being on the verge of becoming a Psychology doctor, and trying to repair her broken heart, Nia decides she needs a mental break. Going against her first mind, Nia attends the Upscale nightclub but catches the owner X’s attention. X is everything she desires, but suddenly gradual manipulation causes Nia to ...

STOP DREADING MONDAYS. TRANSFORM THEM INTO YOUR SECRET WEAPON. Monday is the most powerful yet underutilized day of the week. How you spend those precious first hours impacts your motivation, productivity, and happiness all week long. Yet most squander Monday in a fog of exhaustion, dread, and catch-up. The weekend's momentum evaporates and you're constantly playing from behind. But with the right strategy, Monday can become your launchpad to an extraordinary week. The first day sets the trajectory. This book provides the blueprint to master Monday morning for peak performance and joy. ...

You know the feeling: You thought you said exactly what you wanted to, but somehow a different message comes across. You end up feeling misunderstood...and the relationship that you're building -- at home, on the job, on a date, or in an interview -- slips a little further out of your control.

Combining six decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge research, two acclaimed leaders in the field of psychology have developed a revolutionary approach to happiness - one that's accessible and practical enough to apply at home, yet powerful enough to create a profoundly positive transformation in our lives.

Finding a good therapist is hard. Finding a good therapist you vibe with—and who won't break the bank—is even harder. In This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy, seasoned therapist Liz Kelly brings the therapy office to you. So even if money is tight, your insurance doesn't cover therapy, you can't find quality practitioners in your area, or you've been stuck on a therapist's waitlist for months, you can still feel better now.

Jessa Zimmerman takes on the heart-wrenching questions that naturally arise when couples are struggling with sex. Once sex becomes synonymous with disappointment, avoidance sets in and creates pressure in the bedroom. In this straightforward and practical book, Zimmerman guides us to understand the cycle that develops when sex is difficult, to shift our mindset when it comes to sexual intimacy, and to transform our sexual experience with our partner using a nine-phase experiential process.