Showing titles in Psychotherapy

'It was just sex.' It's a familiar claim. But is it really possible? The old idea that sexuality is a smouldering, animalistic force within us, desperate for release yet restrained by social forces, has little to support it. And the pain, heartache, and regret that can accompany the highs of sexual excitement show us that much more is at stake. So, what are we really thinking about when we think about sex? And what are we really doing when we do it? As acclaimed psychoanalyst Darian Leader argues, with his trademark clarity, energy and wit, there is no such thing as 'just sex'.

Learn to get the most out of therapy to unlock your best self. Millions of Americans will go to therapy this year, but veteran psychotherapist Gary Trosclair believes the vast majority of them will start the process with little to no sense of how to best use their sessions to achieve their goals. Recent research has identified effective client participation as one of the most crucial factors in successful therapy.

Working from a strong base in attachment theory, esteemed clinician Ruth Cohn explores ways therapists can recognize the signs of childhood neglect, provides recommendations for understanding lasting effects that can persist into adulthood, and lays out strategies for helping clients maximize therapeutic outcomes. Along with extensive clinical material, chapters introduce skills that therapists can develop and hone, such as the ability to recognize and discern nonverbal attempts at communication.

If you want to live free from the shackles of your thoughts and emotions but feel constantly overwhelmed by negativity and stress, keep reading. Are you tired of feeling trapped by your own mind? Have you tried endless solutions with no lasting success? Do you want to break the cycle of emotional suffering and find a path that truly works for you? If so, you’re in the right place. Achieving mental freedom and emotional resilience doesn’t have to be difficult, even if other therapy techniques, self-help books, or wellness strategies have failed.

Written by a psychologist and based on the most effective couples therapies, The Couple Skills Workbook will show you how to boost your "relationship IQ" by cultivating greater self-awareness, as well as an increased awareness of your partner's needs. With this how-to guide, you'll learn how to better navigate conflict, reconnect after fights, nurture intimacy, and build a solid foundation for a secure and loving relationship.

A practical guide that offers self-help for anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, and anger. For the first time, Katherine Andler brings together the five therapies commonly used to overcome emotional distress: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy, and Somatic Therapy. Each of the therapies are described step-by-step, so that anyone with mild to moderate emotional issues can heal themselves.

In Zeiten, in denen die Seele oft übersehen und echte Verbindungen selten sind, bleibt die Bedeutung von Empathie und Verständnis zwischen Therapeut und Patient unverzichtbar. Wie kann eine therapeutische Beziehung so gestaltet werden, dass sie Raum für Heilung, Selbsterkenntnis und tiefe menschliche Begegnungen schafft? Dr. Irvin D. Yalom fordert uns auf, über den bloßen Therapieraum hinauszudenken und eröffnet neue Wege zu einem wirklich bereichernden Therapieprozess.

Welcomed as a revolutionary and effective approach to improve people's mental health and help them find happiness when it was first published in 1949, Andrew Salter's Conditioned Reflex Therapy introduced both the fundamental ideas of behavior therapy and many techniques still practiced today. This classic guide, which is perhaps the first self-help book, includes specific methods for assertion, getting in touch with your feelings, relaxation, and using imagery to overcome phobias, anxieties, and depression.

Shame. Just the word makes most people uncomfortable, and though we all feel shame, no one likes to acknowledge it. Why? Because shame is the most painful and destructive emotion we experience. It’s also designed to protect us. In Healing Shame, Sheila Rubin and Dr. Bret Lyon ask the question: What if your shame - that awful, overwhelming emotion - could work for you instead of sabotaging your well-being?

We live in a world in which we are invited to change - to become our best selves, through politics, or fitness, or diet, or therapy. We change all the time - growing older and older - and how we think about change changes over time too. We want to think of our lives as progress myths - as narratives of positive personal growth - at the same time as we inevitably age and suffer setbacks. So there are the stories we tell about change, and there are the changes we actually make - and they don't always go, or come, together.

Jenseits des Lustprinzips gehört ohne Zweifel mit zu den originellsten, aber auch umstrittensten Schriften Sigmund Freuds. Mit ihr leitet Freud die Arbeiten seiner, wie er selbst sagt, letzten Jahre ein und lässt nun der sonst von ihm meist gezügelten Neigung zur Spekulation freien Lauf. Kern der vor allem von biologischen Überlegungen geleiteten Schrift ist die Annahme eines Todestriebs – eine Annahme, die in der Hypothese kulminiert, dass das Ziel allen Lebens der Tod, und zwar der spannungslose anorganische Zustand vor dem Leben sei.

In Man for Himself, Erich Fromm examines the confusion of modern women and men who, because they lack faith in any principle by which life ought to be guided, become the helpless prey forces both within and without. From the broad, interdisciplinary perspective that marks Fromm's distinguished oeuvre, he shows that psychology cannot divorce itself from the problems of philosophy and ethics, and that human nature cannot be understood without understanding the values and moral conflicts that confront us all.

Each day I'll tell you about a different aspect of limiting beliefs, and I'll give you an easy and practical exercise that'll help you figure out the things that are holding you back. We'll start by digging a bit deeper in terms of understanding the different kinds of limiting beliefs so you can identify yours. Then we'll identify your goals and talk about how you can change your internal monologue to help keep those limiting beliefs at bay.

Our digestive system plays an unusual role in mind/body health in that unlike most of the body other than the brain and spinal cord, it contains the largest concentration of brain-like cells and neurotransmitters. The “trust your gut” concept is just as important as trusting your brain. This convenient, short-listen audiobook explores how the brain in your head and the brain in your gut can work together to improve your health.

The Invisible Lion is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of how our human experience is shaped by our nervous system's response to trauma, and how we can tame our nervous system and heal our trauma to improve our happiness, health, and relationships.

Feeling restricted by her office-bound clinical practice, licensed clinical social worker Jen Udler decided to take therapy outdoors. Walking on local nature trails with her clients proved to be the breakthrough Jen was looking for. The calming presence of nature provided a varied backdrop, offering natural metaphors for each client's experience, while the rhythmic movement cultivated deeper connections between mind and body.

In just a few years, today's children and teens will forge careers that look nothing like those that were available to their parents or grandparents. While the US economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king", neglecting other skills that 21st century citizens sorely need.

Manage anxiety effectively with simple, practical, life-giving strategies to find equilibrium and focus on what you love.

In a world that keeps us separate from each other, MDMA is the chemical of connection. Aptly known in popular culture as “Ecstasy,” MDMA helps us rediscover our own true loving nature, often obscured by the traumas of life. On its way to becoming a prescription medication due to groundbreaking research on its use to treat PTSD, Ecstasy can offer benefits for all adult life stages, from 20-somethings to seniors.

In leadership as in life, only practice makes perfect. Habits are powerful. They can lock us into negative behaviors (like snacking and smoking) or train us to act automatically in ways that benefit us (such as putting on a seat belt). Routines quietly undergird large portions of what we do and how we function. Habit formation can speed success in the workplace as well - even in complex areas like leadership. The Leader Habit spotlights 22 essential leadership abilities, breaking them down into a series of small, learnable behaviors.