Are you confused and drained because of a relationship, but you don't know why?Has someone told you that the person you're with might be a narcissist, or have you wondered it yourself? When you look up narcissism, they don't seem to fit the whole description, but some of the traits do seem to fit.Do you feel like you can't think straight, but the person in your life seems fine, so you wonder if maybe you're the problem?...

Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts that seem to control your life?Are you finding it difficult to manage overwhelming doubts, anxiety, and depression?If so, you are not alone. These emotions are difficult to manage because they are designed to protect us from harm. However, sometimes trauma can interfere with our ability to regulate our emotions, amplifying them and generating devastating effects for ourselves and others.In ...

Do you suffer from separation anxiety, fear of abandonment, self-harm, or emotional instability that has prevented you from living a "normal" life?Have negative thoughts taken over, making it hard to control and manage them?Do you experience intense emotions that are difficult to name, such as anger, fear, sadness, and shame?These emotions are nature's way of protecting us, but sometimes trauma can interfere with ou...

Life is stressful, and that’s not always a bad thing. A certain amount of stress actually helps us work more productively and take action in a crisis. But recurrent and prolonged stress can paralyze us or lead us to feel exhausted, angry, or overwhelmed. The skills presented in The Stress Response can dramatically change the way you process stress. And they don’t take much time to learn. Drawn from a technique therapists use called dialectical behavior therapy, these powerful stra...

If you have trouble bouncing back from low moods or just feel stuck in the doldrums much of the time, renowned cognitive behavior therapist David A. Clark has a clear message: there are simple yet powerful steps you can take to feel better. This encouraging book presents 80 strategies you can use to reduce sadness, promote positive feelings of contentment and joy, and decrease your risk for full-blown depression. Vivid stories and concrete examples help you learn specific methods for:...

From pioneering treatment developers, this book describes recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R). This evidence-based approach empowers people given a serious mental health diagnosis such as schizophrenia to build a better life in their chosen community. CT-R provides innovative strategies to help individuals shift from a “patient” mode to an adaptive mode of living and take positive steps to pursue valued aspirations. Vivid case vignettes and sample dialogues illustra...

Improve your outcomes by adjusting your thinking and changing your behaviorDid you know you have the ability to change your thinking and control your actions from the inside out? Whether you suffer from an anxiety disorder or OCD, you struggle with diet or substance abuse, or you're simply unhappy with the results you're getting in life, congnitive behavioral therapy can teach you how to think and act more constructively.The pages in this book offer the too...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and the haunting effects of complex PTSD? Do you long for a life free from the shackles of past traumas, ready to embrace a future full of empowerment and joy? If so, this is the transformative workbook you've been waiting for!In this groundbreaking guide, specifically designed for women, you'll embark on a powerful voyage of self-discovery and growth.Written with empathy and expertise by renowned experts in the field of menta...

A book for clinicians and clients to use together that explains key concepts of body psychotherapy.The body’s intelligence is largely an untapped resource in psychotherapy, yet the story told by the “somatic narrative”-- gesture, posture, prosody, facial expressions, eye gaze, and movement -- is arguably more significant than the story told by the words. The language of the body communicates implicit meanings and reveals the legacy of trauma and of early or forgott...

Resilience is the ability to face and handle life’s challenges, whether everyday disappointments or extraordinary disasters. While resilience is innate in the brain, over time we learn unhelpful patterns, which then become fixed in our neural circuitry. But science is now revealing that what previously seemed hardwired can be rewired, and Bouncing Back shows us how. With powerful, time-tested exercises, Linda Graham guides us in rebuilding our core well-being and disaster-proofing our brai...

Do you want to take control of your life and achieve your goals? Do you want to be more confident, happy and fulfilled? Then this book about self help and personal development is the answer. This comprehensive guide provides a complete overview of the key principles and practices to help you grow and succeed in every aspect of your life.With a scientific approach, this book will provide you with practical techniques and insights to help you understand your mind and emotions. You'll...

Prepare to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment. "Sensitivity and the Power" beckons you to explore the extraordinary potential that resides within your unique sensitivities.Within the pages of this enlightening book, you will delve into the depths of your own sensitivity. It reveals the hidden strengths and insights that often go unnoticed, inviting you to embrace your sensitivity as a source of power, not vulnerability.Imagine a life where your s...