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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.

As a self-conscious emotion, shame informs us of an internal state of inadequacy, unworthiness, dishonor, regret, or disconnection. Shame is a clear signal that our positive feelings have been interrupted. Through a depth psychological analysis of the author’s personal experience, which includes developing and living with a shame complex, the path toward healing shame is realized as the ability to find the courage to uncover and disclose a personal narrative in the presence of an empathetic analyst, who had the competence to contain and bear witness to his client’s story.

Analyst and author Ann Belford Ulanov draws on her years of clinical work and reflection to make the point that madness and creativity share a kinship, an insight that shakes both analysis and analyst to the core, reminding us as it does that the suffering places of the human psyche are inextricably -- and, often inexplicably -- related to the fountains of creativity, service, and even genius. She poses disturbing questions: How do we depend on order, when chaos is a necessary part of existence?

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy of racial trauma and the debilitating hidden wounds associated with it. Racially sensitive trauma-informed interventions and strategies that centralize race and racial oppression in every facet of the therapeutic process and relationship are meticulously highlighted, making this a must-listen resource for all practicing and aspiring clinicians.

A four-step programme to help develop self-esteem, create time to do the things that nourish and fulfil you, discover a deep sense of calm and achieve healthy control over your life, home and work, cowritten by psychotherapist and relationship expert Jennie Miller and award-winning journalist Victoria Lambert.

Anyone who has ever gone for a run, a jog or even a walk knows that uplifting, happy feeling they get at the end of their journey. Some call it the runner's high; others put it down to endorphins. Here William Pullen teaches us focus that incredible energy to experience our emotions in motion. In Run for Your Life, Pullen argues that we need a radical new approach to mindfulness - an approach which originates in the body itself.

You're about to discover a logical and proven method on how to overcome grief and deal with loss fast. Millions of people suffer with grief and bereavement and ruin their personal life as well as their careers trying to deal with it the best they can. Most people realize that they are still grieving but don't know how to or are unable to overcome it, simply because that person has been such an important and memorable person in their life.

Research shows that attachment patterns—our patterns of relating to others, which develop in early childhood—affect far more aspects of our lives than was previously thought. Given how crucial these patterns are to how every patient relates to the world and to their own selves, how can therapists harness attachment to provide more effective therapy? Using accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy AEDP® theory and methodology as a foundation, the authors present an innovative approach that tailors treatment to attachment patterns.

Childhood adversity that is severe enough to be harmful throughout life is one of the biggest public health issues of our time, yet health care systems struggle to even acknowledge the problem. In Damaged, Dr. Robert Maunder and Dr. Jonathan Hunter call for a radical change, arguing that the medical system needs to be not only more compassionate but more effective at recognizing that trauma impacts everybody's health, from patient to practitioner.

It takes quite a lot of courage to admit that you might be of a narcissistic nature, or even to seek proof that you aren’t. If you’re searching for a way to be better, Self-Aware Narcissism: How to Stop Being a Narcissist is for you. Maybe you’ve served time, broken your marriage, or lost your job because of self-centered behavior? Maybe you’re worried one of these outcomes is just around the corner for you?

Whatever loss you have experienced, this book can help you to make sense of it; guiding you through those difficult and overwhelming emotions, explaining how these fit into the universal psychological process of grieving—and showing you a path to creating a more content life. Psychotherapist Christine Hopfgarten looks in detail at different reasons that we may encounter feelings of loss and grief, including bereavement, relationship break-up, losing a job, infertility, miscarriage and illness, and provides focused help.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist who runs a clinic in the UK but also works with clients worldwide to support them with their mental health. The combination of CBT and hypnosis is a powerful one so as you work through this book you'll not only be given tools but you'll also be taken through exercises and explanations. You will also have relaxation and hypnosis downloads to listen to.

This thoughtful and heartfelt book develops two main themes: the healing power of a compassionate understanding towards ourselves and others, and the ways boundaries are set within and around various areas of our lives. It examines how we live these boundaries, how they impact us, and what it takes to live these with deeper satisfaction. This book also addresses shame and rage; the impact of trauma; the power of parental messages, spoken and unspoken; and transgenerational burdens.

Seguramente, estarás harto de leer libros, te motivas unos cuantos días, te pones metas, empiezas muchas cosas, pero luego todo se va a la mierda. Siempre acabas perdiendo la ilusión, el sofá vuelve a ser tu fiel compañero y entras en un bucle de tristeza, cansancio y aburrimiento, del cual no sabes cómo salir ni te acuerdas de cómo empezó. Este libro, habla sin pelos en la lengua y, por eso, está cambiando la forma de ver la vida de muchas personas en todo el mundo.

As a life raft for beginners and their supervisors, Where to Start and What to Ask provides all the necessary tools for garnering information from clients. Lukas also offers a framework for thinking about that information and formulating a thorough assessment. This indispensable audiobook helps therapeutic neophytes organize their approach to the initial phase of treatment and navigate even rough clinical waters with competence and assurance.

Amazon best-selling Author Kai M. Jordan understands these struggles all too well. As someone who has personally navigated the complexities of adult ADHD, Kai brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the table. With years of research and hands-on experience, Kai has crafted a transformative trilogy that offers practical solutions and empowering strategies for individuals with ADHD and their families.

Raus aus der Panikzone! So erlangst du Resilienz. Ausbildung, Arbeit, Familienleben und Hobbys … All das unter einen Hut zu bringen, kann sehr herausfordernd sein. Hinzu kommen täglich Informationen, auch in den Sozialen Medien, die oft nicht positiv sind. Das alles sind Stressfaktoren, die dein Leben beeinflussen. Schnell kommen Selbstzweifel auf: Bist du stark genug, um alles zu bewältigen? Du fürchtest die Herausforderung und kommst nicht aus deiner Komfortzone heraus. Am Ende nutzt du deine Möglichkeiten zu einem erfüllten Leben nicht.

Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection; It doesn't have to feel like a balancing act on a tightrope. In The Stress-Free Guide to Positive Parenting, Vince Rodgers Lee offers a transformative, no-nonsense approach to raising confident, emotionally secure kids while navigating the demands of modern life. Packed with practical tools and heartfelt insights, this book equips you to create a home environment where both parents and children thrive.

Entfessle die transformative Kraft deiner inneren Stimme: Revolutioniere deine Selbstgespräche und erschaffe ein Leben voller Freude, Leichtigkeit und Erfolg. Du möchtest deine negativen Gedanken und Selbstzweifel ein für alle Mal überwinden, dein Selbstbewusstsein stärken und dein volles Potenzial entfalten. Doch oft blockiert dein innerer Kritiker deine Träume. In diesem bahnbrechenden Buch lernst du, wie du durch gezieltes Selbstgespräch dein Mindset auf Erfolg programmierst, negative Glaubenssätze auflöst und deine innere Stimme zu deinem mächtigsten Verbündeten machst.

Книга Николая Дмитриевича Линде, профессора и кандидата психологических наук, является практическим пособием по психологическому консультированию и эмоционально-образной терапии. Автор предлагает методы для преодоления негативных эмоциональных состояний и описывает ключевые этапы консультирования на примерах из своей практики. Автор подчеркивает философский подход к психологии, предлагая принципы, которые помогают разобраться в психологических проблемах и находить путь к счастью.