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Written with wisdom, warmth, and clarity, this inspirational and practical handbook offers tools for overcoming problems and enjoying more fulfilling lives. Judy Tatelbaum contends that while hurt is inevitable in life, suffering is not. We cannot control our circumstances and tragedies, but we can choose how much we suffer over them. The author suggests "We can use powerful experiences like losses, illness, hardship, and disappointment as stepping stones to our own growth."

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of It's Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, read by Cassandra Campbell. Includes a PDF of reference materials. We were all taught that our thoughts affect our emotions, but in truth it is largely the other way around: we have to experience our emotions to truly understand our thoughts and our full selves. This is why we should think not only about cognitive behavioural therapy or medication but also about our emotions when addressing psychological suffering.

What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD—and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline's advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed.

You know those days when you just can't even? When everything is haywire and everyone, including yourself, seems to be against you? Your to-do list is a mile long; your kid is sick, traffic sucks, and you just spilled coffee all over yourself as you were about to walk out the door? How do you cope? We guess you could say "f--k it" and go back to bed with a bottle of whiskey at 10 a.m., but check out these more sustainable and helpful alternatives by Dr. Faith first. This is the first book of its kind to break down coping skills by type of situation.

The Thinking Moms’ Revolution (TMR) is a group of 23 moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and doctors on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities, such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, and seizures, they've come together into something far more substantial.

What makes some people continue to eat when they are not hungry? Why are they unable to stick to a diet despite warnings from doctors and their own understanding of health and nutrition? Most people are familiar with the concept of alcoholism and drug addiction, but the idea that certain foods and quantities of foods can be addictive is only slowly gaining acceptance. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is for anyone who wants to learn more about food addiction and the solution offered by Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA).

Immerse yourself in a world where soothing tales and mindful escapes seamlessly weave together, offering solace to those battling stress, insomnia, overthinking, and anxiety. Picture this: Instead of wrestling with restless thoughts and tossing and turning, you can now embark on a journey through enchanting stories and serene meditations designed to guide you gently into the embrace of a restful night's sleep. Extensive research has shown the effectiveness of sleep meditations in reducing insomnia symptoms, psychological arousal, and overall sleep-related distress.

Mental Health and Physical Wellness Synergy offers a comprehensive guide to restoring harmony in your body and mind, providing you with the actionable steps needed to achieve holistic health. This audiobook dives deep into the top 30 essential practices that nurture a balanced lifestyle, helping you to build resilience, reduce stress, and cultivate a happier, healthier life.

Vivian Conan's life seemed rich with work, friends, music, and boyfriends. But her mind and soul were filled with chaos and pain. Neither she nor her therapists could figure out why. Losing the Atmosphere is Vivian's riveting account of her journey toward self-understanding and wholeness; her encounters with a string of more and less helpful therapists; and her unconventional relationship with the therapist who was finally able to guide her through the courageous, messy work healing required.

From the time she is nine years old and discovers a “Private Way” full of the wonderful and creepy creatures of the wild - spiders, deer, moles, chipmunks, and foxes - Lauren Slater finds in animals a refuge from the troubled life of her suburban home. As she matures, her bond with animals - raccoons, horses, swans, cats, and primarily, dogs - strengthens and grows more complex and compelling. They offer relief from the pain of her mother’s mental illness.

Have you tried all the fad diets that never seem to give you what you want? Are you keen to discover a new and healthier relationship with food? Are your eating habits preventing you from living a healthy life? When we are unable to control our eating and start to eat all the wrong sorts of food, it can lead to a destructive cycle that is hard to break out of. Things like emotional eating can be a serious health risk and the impact on weight gain and subsequent mental problems cannot be overstated. Dieting isn’t always the answer but there are other solutions.

In Stress Less. Love Life More, best-selling author and holistic therapist Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych) reveals dozens of insights based on positive psychology research and professional achievements gained by successfully helping burned-out corporate executives, teenagers, extraordinary artists, authors, frazzled employees and creative entrepreneurs, and people from all walks of life, destress and succeed more.

Emotional eating can be a serious health risk for those who are unable to control the urges that lead them straight to the refrigerator whenever they feel low or are challenged by negative feelings. The impact on weight gain and subsequent mental problems cannot be overstated. Anyone with an emotional eating disorder needs to act quickly, before it takes hold.

Do you suspect that your partner, parent, or friend is a narcissist? Maybe, you have been aware that your significant other has been a narcissist for some time, but you don’t know how to break free from the relationship. Regardless of the situation that you are in at present, having a narcissist in your life is emotionally, psychologically, and physically draining. Narcissists are incapable of showing empathy.

Intuitive eating is a fairly new concept that has been around since the latter part of the 20th century. In a nutshell, the ethos of it is that you react to messages that are sent by your body, telling you of its physical and mental requirements. So, rather than dieting, you are responding directly to your body’s needs and fulfilling them for maximum wellbeing. Now, in this new book, Intuitive Eating, you can see for yourself what this exciting model for weight loss can do for you,