-Titulo Original : The Highly Sensitive Persons Guide To Dealing With Toxic People How To Reclaim Your Power From Narcissists And Other Manipulators-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Reclaim your power from narcissists, manipulators, and other toxic people. If you’re a highly sensitive person, or identify as an “empath,” you may feel easily overwhelmed by the world around you, suffer from “people-pleasing,” experience extreme anxiety or stress in times of conflict, or even take on the emotions of others. Due to your naturally giving nature, you may also be a target for narcissists and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit others for their own gain. So, how can you protect yourself? In The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide to Dealing with Toxic People, you’ll learn evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you recognize and shut down the common manipulation tactics used by toxic people, such as gaslighting, stonewalling, projection, covert put-downs, and love bombing. You’ll also discover targeted tips to protect yourself from the five main types of toxic people: Garden-variety boundary-steppers Crazymakers and attention-seekers Emotional vampires Narcissists Sociopaths and psychopaths Finally, you’ll learn how to heal from toxic or narcissistic abuse, and find strategies for establishing healthy boundaries and a strong sense of self. If you’re an HSP who is ready to take a stand against the toxic people in your life, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive...

-Titulo Original : The Worry Trick How Your Brain Tricks You Into Expecting The Worst And What You Can Do About It-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Are you truly in danger or has your brain simply tricked you into thinking you are? In The Worry Trick, psychologist and anxiety expert David Carbonell shows how anxiety hijacks the brain and offers effective techniques to help you break the cycle of worry, once and for all. Anxiety is a powerful force. It makes us question ourselves and our decisions, causes us to worry about the future, and fills our days with dread and emotional turbulence. Based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this book is designed to help you break the cycle of worry. Worry convinces us theres danger, and then tricks us into getting into fight, flight, or freeze mode-even when there is no danger. The techniques in this book, rather than encouraging you to avoid or try to resist anxiety, shows you how to see the trick that underlies your anxious thoughts, and how avoidance can backfire and make anxiety worse. If you’re ready to start observing your anxious feelings with distance and clarity-rather than getting tricked once again-this book will show you how...

-Titulo Original : Stop Walking On Eggshells For Parents How To Help Your Child (of Any Age) With Borderline Personality Disorder Without Losing Yourself-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: A valuable, practical resource for parents and caregivers of children, from age five through adulthood, who exhibit signs of, or have been diagnosed with, borderline personality disorder (BPD).-Booklist Based on the self-help classic, Stop Walking on Eggshells, this essential guide offers powerful skills and strategies for parenting a child of any age with borderline personality disorder (BPD)-without sacrificing their family or themselves. If you have a child with BPD, you are all-too-aware of the behavioral and emotional issues that are linked to this disorder-including rages, self-harm, sexual acting out, substance abuse, suicidal behaviors, physical and emotional attacks, and more. Traditional parenting strategies that work on other kids just don’t work with a borderline child. But you shouldn’t lose hope. The good news is that there are parenting strategies that do work. With this comprehensive resource, you will learn all about borderline personality disorder, how it shows up in children, adolescents, and your adult children, how to obtain proper treatment, and how to manage your child’s condition at home. You’ll find proven-effective strategies to help you communicate and improve your relationship with your child of any age, and, as a result, improve your own life as a parent and an individual. You’ll also find real stories and advice from parents who have also experienced raising a child with BPD. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to maintain boundaries and validate your child while also meeting your own needs. Whether your child is 5 or 25, this book offers tools to help you and your family thrive...

-Titulo Original : The Ocd Workbook Your Guide To Breaking Free From Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (a New Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are that your persistent obsessive thoughts and time-consuming compulsions keep you from enjoying life to the fullest. But when you are in the habit of avoiding the things you fear, the idea of facing them head-on can feel frightening and overwhelming. This book can help. The OCD Workbook has helped thousands of people with OCD break the bonds of troubling OCD symptoms and regain the hope of a productive life. Endorsed and used in hospitals and clinics the world over, this valuable resource is now fully revised and updated with the latest evidence-based approaches to understanding and managing OCD. It offers day-to-day coping strategies you can start using right away, along with proven-effective self-help techniques that can help you maintain your progress. The book also includes information for family members seeking to understand and support loved ones who suffer from this often baffling and frustrating disorder. Whether you suffer with OCD or a related disorder, such as body dysmorphic disorder or trichotillomania, let this new edition of The OCD Workbook be your guide on the path to recovery. This new edition will help you: use self-assessment tools to identify your symptoms and their severity; create and implement a recovery strategy using cognitive behavioral self-help tools and techniques; learn about the most effective medications and medical treatments; find the right professional help and access needed support for your recovery; and maintain your progress and prevent future relapse. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit - an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives...

-Titulo Original : Self-care For Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, And Live With Confidence-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: From the author of the self-help hit, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, this essential guide offers daily, practical ways to help you heal the invisible wounds caused by immature parents, nurture self-awareness, trust your emotions, improve relationships, and stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own. If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you probably still struggle with anger, sadness, resentment, or shame. As a child, your emotional needs were not met, your feelings were dismissed, and you likely took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. Somewhere along the way, you lost your sense of self. And without this strong sense of self, you may feel like your own well-being isn’t valuable. In this compassionate guide-written just for you, not them-you’ll find tips and tools to help you set boundaries with others, honor and validate your emotions, and thrive in the face of life’s challenges. You’ll discover how to protect yourself from hurtful behavior, stop making excuses for others’ limitations, forge healthier relationships, and feel more confident in your life. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to stop putting others’ needs before your own, and manage daily stressors with competence, clarity, and optimism. Self-care means honoring and respecting the self. But when you grow up with emotionally immature parents, you are taught that setting limits is selfish and uncaring. You are taught to seek approval instead of authenticity in relationships. And you are taught that empathy and emotional awareness are liabilities, rather than assets. But there’s another way to go through life-one in which you can take care of yourself, first and foremost. Let this book guide you toward a new way of being...

-Titulo Original : Adult Daughters Of Narcissistic Mothers Quiet The Critical Voice In Your Head, Heal Self-doubt, And Live The Life You Deserve-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “Many people navigate adulthood with psychological scars imprinted by their parents. Adult daughters of narcissistic mothers are particularly susceptible to negative feelings about themselves and shame surrounding their relationships with their mothers. Clinical psychologist Kriesberg describes types of narcissism and explains how the narcissists’ use of gaslighting and a lack of empathy often leave their daughters feeling alone. They may also have a hard time setting boundaries and tend to live their lives for others. Kriesberg introduces readers to various psychological therapies and exercises designed to help them discover who they are and what they want out of life. Readers are directed to websites where they can access and practice various exercises to develop coping skills. As a result, readers will be able to develop self-confidence and trust in their inner voice. VERDICT: While aimed at daughters of narcissistic mothers, Kriesberg’s practical advice is applicable to anyone dealing with challenging parents, not just narcissists. Readers who have already engaged in self-exploration may not learn as much, but this primer will serve as an excellent entry for those beginning to deal with the aftermath of growing up with a narcissistic mother.” -Library Journal “Stephanie Kriesberg has written a reassuring and easy-to-read book about what it’s like to grow up with a mother who is raising you to meet her own needs and is generally incapable of empathy. Kriesberg describes the causes of narcissism in vivid prose. Replete with real-life examples, exercises, and thoughtful journaling questions, I will be sending clients and friends to this book again and again.” -Jonice Webb, PhD, psychologist, and author of Running On Empty and Running On Empty No More “Stephanie has neatly captured the multitude of ways in which having a narcissistic parent can constrain your own development and cause turmoil in family functioning whilst also acknowledging the different forms of narcissism, each with their unique behavioral repertoires. Narcissists resist change; however, this is an excellent resource for developing skills for dealing with your narcissistic mother-for you and your (future) family.” -Claire M. Hart, PhD, narcissism researcher and associate professor of psychology at the University of Southampton, UK “Stephanie Kriesberg’s book fills an important need for women trying to understand and heal from the myriad issues resulting from being raised by a narcissistic mother. Kriesberg skillfully weaves together a number of treatment modalities to provide practical strategies for coping and recovery. This is a beautifully written and very accessible self-help book. I will definitely recommend it to my clients who come from this kind of background.” -Lorna McKenzie-Pollock, LICSW, director of education for the New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis; with a private practice in Brookline, MA “An intricate and eye-opening dive into maternal narcissism. Through a series of compelling vignettes and applied exercises, Kriesberg provides the perfect road map for understanding, navigating, and overcoming the impacts of being raised by a narcissistic mother. Highly recommend!” -Jill A. Stoddard, PhD, author of Be Mighty and The Big Book of ACT Metaphors “Filled with dozens of relatable stories and curative coping tools, Kriesberg’s guide is like having a compassionate therapist in your pocket who shows you how to navigate the conflicting feelings of dealing with a self-centered mother so you can confidently set boundaries, honor your own needs, and put yourself back in the center of your own life.” -Courtney Armstrong, LPC, author of Rethinking Trauma Treatment “Women struggling with the emotional impoverishment and instability of life with a narcissistic mother will find themselves on long-sought solid ground with Stephanie Kriesberg’s Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers. Straightforward, reassuring, and interactive, this welc...

-Titulo Original : The Relaxation And Stress Reduction Workbook (a New Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook is both classic and contemporary. It has not only stood the test of time but also has kept up with changing times by including new research and evidence-based best practices.” -Patrick Fanning, coauthor of The Daily Relaxer and Mind and Emotions “After seven editions, this workbook continues to be one of my favorite stress management resources. I still refer to my copy of the original version published in 1980. I love everything about this new edition, from the extensive references and strong theoretical framework to the practical, easy-to-use (and teach) self-help techniques. A must for anyone interested in stress management.” -Richard Blonna, EdD, retired professor emeritus from William Paterson University of New Jersey, and author of Stress Less, Live More and Coping with Stress in a Changing World “The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook is a classic. Its track record speaks for itself, now in its seventh edition and over one million copies sold. This is the ‘go-to’ workbook for stress reduction, offering a comprehensive array of strategies and down-to-earth practices to live better with stress and anxiety.” -Bob Stahl, PhD, coauthor of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, Living With Your Heart Wide Open, Calming the Rush of Panic, A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety, and MBSR Every Day “The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook is a classic that has helped millions of people to manage their stress and live happier, more relaxed lives. This latest edition contains updates that incorporate the latest research-based approaches and provide new tools and exercises to help you learn skills such as self-compassion, overcoming avoidance, and defusing negative thoughts to take away their power. Whether you are dealing with a difficult life transition; chronic work, health, or relationship stress; or daily hassles like traffic and paperwork that wear you down; this book will help you cope in healthy, positive ways.” -Melanie Greenberg, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of The Stress-Proof Brain “This wonderful workbook will help individuals reduce their stress, as well as serve as a powerful tool for therapists. The exercises are beautifully laid out. The information is easy to follow, while having depth to the material that will make a difference in someone’s life. Davis, Eshelman, and McKay provide an invaluable resource. I feel incredibly confident recommending this book to anyone wanting to decrease stress and improve psychological well-being.” -Jonathan Barkin, PsyD, partner, San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and coauthor of The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens “I am so impressed with the thoroughness of the seventh edition of The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. It is a great resource for individuals and practitioners alike.” -Michele Haney, PhD, Red Rocks Community College, Denver, Colorado; coauthor of Stress Owners’ Manual Now in its seventh edition-with more than one million copies sold worldwide-The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook remains the go-to resource for stress reduction strategies that can be incorporated into even the busiest lives. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook broke new ground when it was first published in 1980, detailing easy, step-by-step techniques for calming the body and mind in an increasingly overstimulated world. Now in its seventh edition, this fully revised and updated workbook-highly regarded by therapists and their clients-offers the latest stress reduction techniques to combat the effects of stress and integrate healthy relaxation habits into every aspect of daily life. This new edition also includes powerful self-compassion practices, fully updated chapters on the most effective tools for coping with anxiety, fear, and panic-such a...

-Titulo Original : The Better Boundaries Workbook A Cbt-based Program To Help You Set Limits, Express Your Needs, And Create Healthy Relationships-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “Working with The Better Boundaries Workbook is like having personal sessions with a very wise and compassionate therapist. You will learn actionable ways to stand up for yourself and make your needs clear so all your relationships can thrive. The exercises and insights this helpful guide offers will let you tap into your most empowered and authentic self.” -Jennifer King Lindley, award-winning health journalist, and author of Find Your Joy “In The Better Boundaries Workbook, Sharon Martin discusses a tremendously useful topic that most people have difficulty understanding, and even therapists struggle to describe: boundaries. She not only explains, in clear terms, exactly what boundaries are, she also walks you through the process of building yours. Ever wondered whether your boundaries need improvement, how healthy boundaries look, or how to create and strengthen them? You’ll find all the answers here.” -Jonice Webb, PhD, bestselling author of Running on Empty and Running on Empty No More “This workbook does an excellent job of explaining the layers of boundaries. The Better Boundaries Workbook is an easy-to-follow how-to guide for self-improvement. What I loved most about the book is the simple explanation of what boundaries are, how boundaries impact our well-being, and simple tools to increase and protect boundaries. Sharon Martin has produced a well-written book that is instrumental in self-empowerment and mental health.” -Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC, owner of Lifetime Counseling and Consulting®, creator of the A Date With Darkness Podcast®, expert witness, and media therapist “The Better Boundaries Workbook is a clear, caring guide to help people build stronger boundaries. Sharon Martin has done it again with this brilliant workbook, a powerful tool for anyone looking to not be taken advantage of. When you are ready to ‘do the work,’ this workbook gives you thoughtful exercises to look within your own patterns, and teaches you how to create new programming that better serves you. I love this book, and it will forever be in my referral library to help those with boundary challenges.” -Tracy A. Malone, founder of Narcissist Abuse Support “Boundaries can easily bring up feelings of guilt, fear, or anxiety, but Sharon makes the difficult process of setting limits feel accessible. Learn why boundaries are important, and how to overcome the emotional difficulties of honoring your needs. With the many scripts, vignettes, and other tools in this guide, you’ll discover a step-by-step process for maintaining boundaries in every area of your life. This workbook is a must-read for anyone struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or codependency.” -April Snow, LMFT, licensed psychotherapist, and author of Mindfulness Workbook for Stress Relief “Once again, with The Better Boundaries Workbook, Sharon Martin shares her insight and her expertise in her down-to-earth style. Martin’s work is clear, practical, and easy to relate to. The chapters for setting boundaries, communicating needs, and working with boundary violations are well laid out, and have actionable steps throughout. I’m excited to use The Better Boundaries Workbook with my therapy and coaching clients for years to come!” -Elizabeth Cush, LCPC, licensed clinical professional counselor, life coach, and host of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast “The Better Boundaries Workbook is the most comprehensive resource available to help people struggling with setting healthy boundaries, people-pleasing, and assertive communication. Sharon Martin expertly guides the reader to create a clear and personalized action plan.” -Marni Feuerman, MSW, PsyD, psychotherapist, and author of Ghosted and Breadcrumbed Do you have trouble saying no, or constantly sacrifice your own needs to please others? If so, this evidence-based workbook will help you set healthy boundaries in all aspects of your life-without feeling guilty or afraid. If you find yourself...

-Titulo Original : The Intuitive Eating Workbook Ten Principles For Nourishing A Healthy Relationship With Food (a New Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “This is not just another book about dieting, but rather a simple ten-step approach to improve the relationship between food and one’s mind, body, and soul! The book promotes the principles that will maximize psychological and physical health to improve quantity and quality of life-something that I have promoted and written about for the past thirty-five years. This work should prove to be extremely helpful to many patients, including my own, and to the general public. I highly recommend it!” -Carl “Chip” Lavie, MD, FACC, FESPM, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention, and director of exercise laboratories at John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, and professor of medicine at Ochsner Clinical School, UQ School of Medicine “The Intuitive Eating Workbook, written by Health at Every Size advocates Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, is an invaluable tool on your journey to developing a peaceful and satisfying relationship with food, mind, and body. It explains the principles of intuitive eating in a clear and inviting way, and offers a wealth of thought-provoking and effective exercises that help readers tune into their bodies’ signals, and challenge distorted thoughts about food and body. This book will be a treasured resource for the general public and for health professionals as well.” -Linda Bacon, PhD, author of Body Respect and Health at Every Size “The Intuitive Eating Workbook takes the wisdom of intuitive eating to a practical, informative self-help format. It is a perfect stand-alone workbook, as well as a supportive tool for work with patients. With activities that build resilience from a steady base of self-care, positive embodiment, and understanding, this book makes a deeper connection with your body and a healthier relationship with food completely accessible.” -Catherine Cook-Cottone, PhD, associate professor, licensed psychologist, and author of Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation “With The Intuitive Eating Workbook, Tribole and Resch have created an empowering resource, not only for those who wish to embrace and practice intuitive eating, but also for health care professionals seeking to provide support. The Intuitive Eating Workbook provides a concise review of the foundational principles with references to supporting research and thoughtful exercises designed to promote attunement, self-care, and body appreciation. Tribole and Resch infuse each page with compassion and the unique perspective of their combined professional experience, making this a welcome healing tool for laypersons and professionals alike.” -Paige O’Mahoney, MD, CHWC, coauthor of Helping Patients Outsmart Overeating, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, and founder of Deliberate Life Wellness, LLC “Evelyn and Elyse have done it again! I highly recommend The Intuitive Eating Workbook. Full freedom from food and body image problems is absolutely possible.” -Jenni Schaefer, author of Goodbye Ed, Hello Me; Life Without Ed; and coauthor of Almost Anorexic “From the dangers of dieting and weight cycling to learning body respect and total self-care, this workbook covers all the bases of intuitive eating for both novices and those who need a bit more help along the way. Although dieticians generally teach us the ‘what’ of eating, Tribole and Resch write about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of it as well as any seasoned eating disorders therapists.” -Karen R. Koenig, MEd, LCSW, author of The Food and Feelings Workbook and six other books on eating “Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch’s The Intuitive Eating Workbook is a must-have for anyone who wants to improve their relationship with food! Its practical, easy-to-read format walks you step-by-step through the process of learning to use your internal wisdom to enjoy eating food in a peaceful, healthy way. A fantastic resource for health care professionals.” -Susan Albers, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of EatQ, Eating Mindfully, and 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself ...

-Titulo Original : The High-conflict Couple A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide To Finding Peace, Intimacy, And Validation-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review This is a long awaited book! Fruzzetti is a master clinician who does rigorous science in order to provide those of us doing treatment and those in need of it something that works. This is hope for all of us working with individuals, couples and families who suffer. Thank you, Alan, for this timely and important work. -Suzanne Witterholt, MD, distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Associationand director of Ananda Services for Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Fruzzetti is a leader in work with high-conflict couples and families. This much-awaited book provides an opportunity to learn his techniques and strategies, presented in his unique teaching style that is so effective. The book is a must for every DBT program as well as all those working within the field. -Perry D. Hoffman, Ph.D., president of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, New York A warm and professional guide following in the tradition of acceptance and compassion. A book on how to handle love and stay connected even in difficult circumstances. We have waited for it! -Anna Kaver, psychologist and author with Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden The High Conflict Couple performs a major public service. Fruzzettis approach starts with an important principle: that dysregulated emotions are the core difficulty for high-conflict couples. From this he provides step-by-step practical methods designed to enhance acceptance, intimacy, and communication based on the latest research regarding emotion regulation and his own vast experience in working with couples and families. In essence, this is an excellent book, useful for both clinicians and couples regardless of the severity of their difficulties. -Thomas R. Lynch, Ph.D., associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Cognitive Behavior Research and Treatment Program at Duke University You hear and read a lot about ways to improve your relationship. But if youve tried these without much success, youre not alone. Many highly reactive couples-pairs that are quick to argue, anger, and blame-need more than just the run-of-the-mill relationship advice to solve their problems in love. When destructive emotions are at the heart of problems in your relationship, no amount of effective communication or intimacy building will fix what ails it. If youre part of a high-conflict couple, you need to get control of your emotions first, to stop making things worse, and only then work on building a better relationship. The High-Conflict Couple adapts the powerful techniques of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into skills you can use to tame out-of-control emotions that flare up in your relationship. Using mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques, youll learn how to deescalate angry situations before they have a chance to explode into destructive fights. Other approaches will help you disclose your fears, longings, and other vulnerabilities to your partner and validate his or her experiences in return. Youll discover ways to manage problems with negotiation, not conflict, and to find true acceptance and closeness with the person you love the most. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit - an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives. From the Publisher This is the first book to use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help high-conflict couples regulate out-of-control emotions, tolerate distressing situations, and resolve problems an approach proven to help even...

-Titulo Original : Love Me, Dont Leave Me Overcoming Fear Of Abandonment And Building Lasting, Loving Relationships-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Everyone thrives on love, comfort, and the safety of family, friends, and community. But if you are denied these basic comforts early in life, whether through a lack of physical affection or emotional bonding, you may develop intense fears of abandonment that can last well into adulthood fears so powerful that they can actually cause you to push people away. If you suffer from fears of abandonment, you may have underlying feelings of anger, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief. These emotions are intense and painful, and when they surface they can lead to a number of negative behaviors, such as jealousy, clinging, and emotional blackmail. In Love Me, Don’t Leave Me, therapist Michelle Skeen combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help you identify the root of your fears. In this book you’ll learn how schema coping behaviors deeply entrenched and automatic behaviors rooted in childhood experiences and fears can take over and cause you to inadvertently sabotage your relationships. By recognizing these coping behaviors and understanding their cause, you will not only gain powerful insights into your own mind, but also into the minds of those around you. If you are ready to break the self-fulfilling cycle of mistrust, clinginess, and heartbreak and start building lasting, trusting relationships, this book will be your guide. Review “The way out of the woods is to find a path through a way to walk through deep-seated fears of abandonment and emerge with the ability to build, maintain, and enjoy lasting, loving relationships. In Love Me, Dont Leave Me, Michelle Skeen has expertly crafted one such path. With skill and compassion, Skeen guides readers through a journey that facilitates self-knowledge, self-discovery, and ultimately, the personal transformation needed to enjoy lasting, loving relationships. Lissah Lorberbaum, MA, coauthor of Anxious in Love: How to Manage Your Anxiety, Reduce Conflict, and Reconnect with Your Partner “Love Me Don’t Leave Me ventures into the rough terrain of your most challenging relationships. Michelle Skeen provides you with an indispensable map and clear direction toward a new pathway to heal yourself and develop smart and healthy ways to interact with others. This book will offer you clear tools to realign with your core values. Reading this book feels like you are sitting across from a deeply caring therapist. Pull up a chair and experience Skeen’s warm and compassionate guidance for yourself.” Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, clinical psychologist and coauthor of the award-winning The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction “In this insightful and compassionate book, Michelle Skeen has illuminated two crucial aspects that govern relationship issues in todays world: She asks the readers to delve deeply into themselves to resolve what they may be contributing to repeated unsatisfactory relationships, understanding fully that significant change happens first within the self. She then clearly states what traps lie in wait for those who unwittingly recommit to partners who continue to evoke negative triggers from past relationships. Her writing is concise and wonderfully clear, with many excellent exercises to give the reader the opportunity to make actual positive changes.” Randi Gunther, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Relationship Saboteurs and When Love Stumbles “Love Me, Don’t Leave Me is the perfect book for anyone who is tired of the dark shadow of abandonment. It’s a powerful resource for those who feel as if no one could ever really love them. And it’s ideal for anyone who is exhausted from chasing partners who are unpredictable, unreliable, or just plain unavailable. With her trademark style of compassion and clarity, Michelle Skeen will quickly help the reader identify the heart of his or her abandonment patterns. This book provides robust tools for change, with plenty of self-score in...

-Titulo Original : The Shyness And Social Anxiety Workbook Proven, Step-by-step Techniques For Overcoming Your Fear (a New Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “Antony and Swinson bring their combined expertise to bear in helping readers understand and reduce their social anxiety. In covering social anxiety from A-Z, they include state-of-the-art information and research-proven strategies for overcoming this often-debilitating problem. This is the first workbook I recommend to my patients with social anxiety-its clear and powerful recommendations can help you get more out of life!” -Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, director of the University of North Carolina Anxiety and Stress Disorders Program “Social anxiety and shyness can become so intense that they prevent people from enjoying life. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn to be more comfortable around other people. Antony and Swinson have taken proven treatments for social anxiety and adapted them for a nonprofessional audience. The step-by-step strategies described in this book have been shown to be effective, are easy to understand, and are sure to help the reader cope better in social situations. Anyone who experiences significant anxiety when performing or when interacting with other people should read this book!” -Aaron T. Beck, MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania “This is an excellent resource written by skilled, world-renowned clinicians and researchers in the area of anxiety disorders. Antony and Swinson present the most up-to-date information about social anxiety and its treatment in a way that is clear and, most importantly, that provides step-by-step tools for overcoming this disorder. This is a must-read for persons suffering with social anxiety.” -Michelle G. Craske, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles “If you have trouble with social anxiety, you will find this book by Antony and Swinson to be an excellent resource. This highly experienced duo has provided an excellent road map to guide you through your efforts to overcome your anxiety and improve the quality of your life. Based on the tried-and-true methods of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and on the results of many scientific studies, the techniques described in this book will help you feel better when you are with other people or the center of attention. The only thing you have to do is work hard and apply them. Best wishes for your journey along that road.” -Richard Heimberg, PhD, Thaddeus L. Bolton Professor of Psychology, and director of the Adult Anxiety Clinic of Temple University “This volume, written by a team composed of a psychologist and a psychiatrist, is an outstanding workbook for any individual suffering from social anxiety or shyness and wishing to undertake a structured self-help program to overcome it. The book can be used alone or in conjunction with therapy. The authors are experts in their field and they offer strategies that are solidly grounded in the latest research literature. The workbook format provides readers with the exercises and worksheets they need to do the difficult work required to overcome their shyness and social anxiety.” -Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Science Center in Oakland, CA, and clinical professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley “This workbook by Antony and Swinson gives the millions of people whose lives are limited by social fears the hope to control their future. The book is clear, practical, easy to follow, and, above all, based on solid, scientific ground. The sections on troubleshooting are especially valuable to really help fine tune the techniques. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about overcoming their social fears.” -Ronald M. Rapee, PhD, distinguished professor of psychology at the Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia “Antony and Swinson provide practical advice in a highly readable format. This book will be invaluable to people whose social anxiety prevents them ...

-Titulo Original : The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook Changing Addictive Behaviors Using Cbt, Mindfulness, And Motivational Interviewing Techniques (new Harbinger Self-help Workbooks)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “A cutting-edge, comprehensive, and interactive approach to the science of addiction recovery, written with great respect and compassion for the reader. Anyone struggling with the demons of addiction will find real help here, and hope.” -Terri Cheney, author of the New York Times bestseller Manic “The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook is an excellent translation of modern science into practical skills development. From explaining the basic brain changes associated with the development of addiction to laying out a systematic path to behavioral change and recovery, Glasner-Edwards has taken the very best of addiction science and turned it into common sense and step-by-step instructions. I think this workbook will be as important for families and friends of addicted individuals as for those affected directly. Either way, this is a powerful and practical tool to aid recovery.” -A. Thomas McLellan, founder and chairman of the board of the Treatment Research Institute, and former deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy “In creating The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook, Glasner-Edwards has developed a resource that is at the cutting edge of recovery from addiction. In a respectful, direct, and clear way, she provides readers with key tools necessary to build the motivation to change, learn the skills needed to change, and apply those skills to achieving and maintaining change. Glasner-Edwards does a wonderful job of integrating the three most critical innovations in evidence-based approaches to treatment in the last fifty years: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement, and mindful observation. There has been excellent research in all three areas demonstrating their value in aiding individuals in achieving their goals to be clean and sober, and Glasner-Edwards has created a resource that will be a wonderful tool for anyone addressing substance use problems. I anticipate this workbook will become a standard in the field.” -John R. McQuaid, PhD, professor of clinical psychology at the University of California, San Francisco; associate chief of mental health for clinical administration at the San Francisco VA Medical Center; and coauthor of Peaceful Mind “As one of America’s most knowledgeable addiction scientists, Suzette Glasner-Edwards writes with clarity and authority about the state of the art of treatment for addiction, a devastating disease that affects millions of people and families. Glasner-Edwards explains the complex science of addiction in terms that everyone can understand. Most important, she provides guidance to help the afflicted overcome this illness. This book will help end the stigma of addiction and it will save lives.” -David Sheff, journalist and New York Times best-selling author of Clean and the memoir Beautiful Boy “In this self-care book, Glasner-Edwards provides a much-needed addition to the substance abuse treatment field by providing a hopeful and highly accessible workbook for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. This book explains the mystery of addiction and how to communicate with addiction treatment providers. It offers a range of interactive evidence-based therapy tools and techniques to achieve self-directed behavioral change. It integrates several important approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, giving individuals powerful tools to tackle this devastating illness.” -Karen Miotto, MD, clinical professor in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and director of the UCLA Addiction Medicine Clinic “I have worked in clinical addictions research for over fifteen years, and I can honestly say that this is no ordinary self-help workbook. Glasner-Edwards has expertly integrated the powerful combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement, and mindfulness into an e...

-Titulo Original : The Mindfulness Workbook For Ocd A Guide To Overcoming Obsessions And Compulsions Using Mindfulness And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (new Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “In the second edition, this indispensable resource for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) sufferers has been updated to integrate new research and information about applying evidence-based treatment to additional OCD symptom subtypes. The authors have retained threads of compassion and humor throughout, inviting the reader to engage with difficult treatment concepts while shrugging off some of the shame around the disorder itself. We are lucky to have these voices in our community.” -Amy Mariaskin, PhD, clinical psychologist, founder and director of the Nashville OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center, and adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University “Jon and Tom are two well-known OCD therapists because of their outreach and dedication to the OCD community. The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD has been a resource I have referred many people to over the last five years. I look forward to sharing this new edition with many more people affected by OCD.” -Stuart Ralph, host of The OCD Stories podcast “The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD is at the top of my list when it comes to OCD resources. This workbook provides extensive science-based tools and exercises to overcome OCD with the perfect degree of humor, kindness, and hope. The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD perfectly combines mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and is a must-read for people with OCD and OCD treatment providers.” -Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist; host of the Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast; and founder of cbtschool , an online psychoeducation resource for OCD “You can mind your manners, mind your words, and be right-minded about many a thing. But, if you do not mind me saying, you will learn in this book how to not mind your OCD. The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD will be a great adjunct to your work with a therapist, online or app-based therapy tools, and support groups. The authors of this mind-blowing book have mined the data and the literature to remind us that mindfulness has a role in OCD treatment.” -Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, head of clinical services for NOCD “Jon Hershfield and Tom Corboy are the authorities when it comes to applying mindfulness and meditation strategies to managing OCD. This book, complete with valuable information and advice on the topic, is a must-read for clinicians and consumers looking to use this approach.” -Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “This is a brilliant book, and an excellent addition to the canon of self-help books for OCD. What is most exceptional about it is the thorough description of mindfulness and of its applications in the context of exposure and response prevention (ERP) across many subtypes of OCD, including how to address cognitive rituals. What a welcome addition-it will be a go-to book for my clients with OCD. I highly recommend it.” -Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, founder and senior clinical consultant of the McLean OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents, and founder and director of the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety “OCD wins by luring you into perils of the past or fears of the future. But you don’t have to fall prey to these tricks! The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD is the definitive guide to harnessing the power of the present to triumph over OCD.” -Shala Nicely, LPC, author of Is Fred in the Refrigerator? “The authors have succeeded in providing a practical road map for people struggling with OCD to incorporate mindfulness into their CBT treatment. For many, this will be the addition that makes all the difference.” -Diane Davey, RN, MBA, program director at the OCD Institute “The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD is a unique, must-have companion to enhance the standard application of ERP treatment for both therapists and individuals living with OCD. The authors’ compassion is evident throughout, and reflects a deep understa...

-Titulo Original : Wired For Love How Understanding Your Partners Brain And Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict And Build A Secure Relationship-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: What the heck is my partner thinking? is a common refrain in romantic relationships, and with good reason. Every person is wired for love differently, with different habits, needs, and reactions to conflict. The good news is that most peoples minds work in predictable ways and respond well to security, attachment, and rituals, making it possible to actually neurologically prime the brain for greater love and fewer conflicts. Wired for Loveis a complete insider’s guide to understanding your partner’s brain and enjoying a romantic relationship built on love and trust. Synthesizing research findings on how and why love lasts drawn from neuroscience, attachment theory, and emotion regulation, this book presents ten guiding principles that can improve any relationship. Strengthen your relationship by: * Creating and maintaining a safe “couple bubble” * Using morning and evening rituals to stay connected * Learning to fight so that nobody loses * Becoming the expert on what makes your partner feel loved By learning to use simple gestures and words, readers can learn to put out emotional fires and help their partners feel more safe and secure. The no-fault view of conflict in this book encourages readers to move past a warring brain mentality and toward a more cooperative loving brain understanding of the relationship. This book is essential reading for couples and others interested in understanding the complex dynamics at work behind love and trust in intimate relationships. While there’s no doubt that love is an inexact science, if you can discover how you and your partner are wired differently, you can overcome your differences to create a lasting intimate connection. Review “This book is grounded in the latest brain science, as well as being wonderfully friendly, encouraging, and practical. It shows readers how to stay out of dead-end conflicts and instead light up the neural circuits of empathy, skillful communication, and love. A marvelous resource.” -Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Buddhas Brain “I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot from it that I can use as a therapist. Stan Tatkin is a great innovator. This book is a must for every couples’ therapist’s library.” -John Gottman, author of The Science of Trust “If you feel lost, confused or alone in your relationship, get this book right now. You will finally make sense out of chaos and pain. This is your map to go from frustration and insecurity to realize the potential of why you initially got together. Stan Tatkin’s insightful book will teach you to work as a team to make your relationship journey safe, engaging, and deeply satisfying.” -Peter Pearson, PhD, couples therapy specialist and cofounder of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, CA “Stan Tatkin shows how our couple relationships would look if we took seriously what attachment theory and neuroscience research has taught us.” -Dan Wile, author of After the Honeymoon “Wired for Love challenges partners to experience their relationship in a totally new way. Partners will learn how to engage positively as a couple to help each other feel safe and secure by following the relationship exercises suggested in this exciting new book. In clear, concise language, Tatkin describes the ways that partners can understand and become experts on one another. He suggests building a “couple bubble” wherein each partner is the most important person in the other’s life, the one individual on whom the partner can always count.” -Marion F. Solomon, director of clinical training at Lifespan Learning Institute and author of Narcissism and Intimacy, Lean on Me, and other books “Read this book to discover a multitude of new ways to enliven your relationship and end needless conflicts. Stan Tatkin is one of the most innovative thinkers in the couples relationship world today. Its impossible to read this book without learning new patterns to enhance your love.” -Ellyn Bader, PhD, cocreator of the developm...

-Titulo Original : The Stress-proof Brain Master Your Emotional Response To Stress Using Mindfulness And Neuroplasticity-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review Greenberg’s objective, science-based approach presents information in an unbiased way, avoiding the stigma that many associate with mental health and emotional well-being. Equally informative as a useful self-help guide, this title is highly recommended for mental health professionals and consumer health readers looking to manage stress. -Library Journal (starred review)“In these challenging times, you’d be hard-pressed to find a book as helpful as The Stress-Proof Brain. In this groundbreaking work, Melanie Greenberg combines ancient mind-calming techniques with a modern-day scientific understanding of how the brain works to teach you how to transform your response to stress. The book is informative, backed by research, and practical. It covers a range of subjects, from overcoming trauma to taming your inner critic to improving your sleep. Each chapter contains easy-to-learn practices to help you develop a stress-free brain. This manual for finding peace and well-being gets my highest recommendation.”-Toni Bernhard, award-winning author of How to Be Sick, How to Wake Up, and How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness“You can’t eliminate stress, but you can do a lot to control it. Start by reading this book. This is one of those rare books that everyone should have on their shelf. Buy one for yourself and one for a friend.” -Frank Sonnenberg, award-winning author of six books, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and named one of America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders by Trust Across America“The Stress-Proof Brain is a brilliant book written to help overcome stress’s debilitating effects that keep you from creating success in life, whether personal or professional. You will transform feeling stressed into feeling confident, resilient, in control, and energized. You will find that you can literally rewire your brain! If you feel stress has held you back in any area, then this book is written just for you.”-Lori Shemek, PhD, CNC, author of How to Fight FATflammation!, health contributor to Fox News, and named a Top Health and Fitness Expert by The Huffington Post“In our hyper-connected, fast-paced modern world, we are continually confronted with threats and demands that trigger a cascade of unhealthy biological responses known as stress. In The Stress-Proof Brain, Melanie Greenberg not only provides readers with practical tools to identify their past and current stressors, she teaches them about behavioral and psychological practices, such as mindfulness meditation, that can short-circuit unhealthy biological responses to stressors and increase resilience. The book is packed with wisdom from decades of research on behavioral and neurological aspects of stress, but is written in an accessible and engaging style.”-Stephen J. Lepore, PhD, professor and founding chair in the department of social and behavioral science at Temple University“If you are one of the many people who suffers from chronic stress, then The Stress-Proof Brain is just what the doctor ordered. Melanie Greenberg has put together an immensely readable combination of psychology and neuroscience to understand why you are stressed, and evidence-based tools to help you retrain yourself to live a happier and stress-free life.”-Art Markman, professor of psychology and marketing, as well as director of the Human Dimensions of Organizations program at the University of Texas at Austin; author of Smart Thinking, Smart Change and coauthor of Brain Briefs; and cohost of the NPR radio show Two Guys on Your Head “This book provides clear guidelines on how to change the way we look at the stress-producing events in our life. Melanie Greenberg reminds us that stress is a fact of life and that it’s not going away; instead, she shows us how to control the way our mind responds to it.”-LaRae Quy, former undercover and counterintelligence FBI agent, founder of the Mental Toughness Center, and author of Secrets of a Strong Mind and Mental Toughness for Women Leaders“Th...

-Titulo Original : Insecure In Love How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, And Worried And What You Can Do About It-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Has your romantic partner called you clingy, insecure, desperate, or jealous? No one wants to admit that they possess these qualities; but if you find yourself constantly on the alert, anxious, or worried when it comes to your significant other, you may suffer from anxious attachment, a fear of abandonment that is often rooted in early childhood experiences.In Insecure in Love, youll learn how to overcome attachment anxiety using compassionate self-awareness, a technique that can help you recognize your negative thoughts or unhealthy behavior patterns and respond to them in a nurturing way rather than beating yourself up. You’ll also learn how insecurity can negatively affect healthy dialog between you and your partner (or potential partners) and develop the skills needed to stop you from reverting back to old patterns of neediness and possessiveness.If you suffer from anxious attachment, you probably know that you need to change, and yet you have remained stuck. With compassionate self-awareness, you can successfully explore old anxiety-perpetuating perceptions and habits without being overwhelmed or paralyzed by them. By understanding the psychological factors at the root of your attachment anxiety, you will learn to cultivate secure, healthy relationships to last a lifetime.If you’re ready to stop getting stuck in the same hurtful relationship patterns and finally break the cycle of heartache, this book can show you how to get the love you deserve and keep it! Review “I’ve always been fascinated by attachment theory, which does a wonderful job of explaining how pivotal early events color all of life. Leslie Becker-Phelps helps us understand how ‘anxious attachment’ plays itself out in our current relationships and what we do can to heal from that substantial early wound. Highly recommended!” Eric Maisel, PhD, author of Rethinking Depression and The Van Gogh Blues“Drawing on the latest scientific research but written in an entertaining and accessible manner, this book will help you understand why youre insecure in your relationships. It will also help you heal, so that you can have healthier relationships with others, and perhaps more importantly, with yourself.” Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion and associate professor of human development and culture at the University of Texas“This is a wonderfully user-friendly handbook on healthy relating, both with others and with ourselves. Leslie Becker-Phelps mentors us in such a clear and encouraging way. She shows us how we can open ourselves to others while tending our own boundaries so that real love can happen.” David Richo, author of How to Be an Adult in Love “Insecure in Love provides a step-by-step guide for overcoming the psychological hurdles that prevent so many people from finding and creating lasting and satisfying relationships. Becker-Phelps provides easy-to-use assessment tools and exercises that will help readers identify faulty ways of thinking and behaving, understand their childhood context, increase their self-compassion, and form loving and secure attachments going forward.” Guy Winch, PhD, author of Emotional First Aid and The Squeaky Wheel“A wonderfully readable synthesis of attachment theory, mindfulness, and cutting-edge approaches to developing self-awareness. This is illustrated throughout with practical advice and vivid stories told by a wise and caring therapist, who is a recognized expert on cultivating successful relationships.” Diane Handlin, PhD, founder and executive director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Center, NJ“Leslie Becker-Phelps explains how early attachments can create obstacles to healthy and secure connections in adult romantic relationships. Insecure in Love provides the self-knowledge and the tools necessary to overcome these obstacles and get you closer to feeling secure, happy, and loved in your relationships. Highly recommended for anyone who feels anxious and insecure in ...

-Titulo Original : The Anxiety And Phobia Workbook-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “Several generations of counselors and physicians have had the benefit of Edmund Bourne’s intensely researched and extremely handy The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. I know few colleagues who do not have a copy on their bookshelves that they consult regularly when treating patients suffering with anxiety-related disorders. This book is especially important today as climate change continues to inflame the anxieties of our already-stressed social fabric. The WHO and NIH are all reporting sweeping increases in ‘ecoanxiety.’ The recent APA special report, Mental Health and Our Changing Climate, found that US-based hurricanes more than doubled rates of suicide and suicidal ideation, with nearly 50 percent of the catchment group studied developing a longer-term anxiety or mood disorder such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you don’t already have this updated edition of the ‘gold standard’ in anxiety treatment, now is the time to add it to your clinical armamentarium.” -Christian R. Komor, PsyD, author of Climate Deadline 2035“Here is the valuable and comprehensive update to a classic in our self-help field. This fast-paced guide unravels the mysteries of anxieties, phobias, and worry, then delivers action-focused ‘how-to’ techniques. With these powerful tools in your hands, you can more than survive, you can thrive.” -Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head“This book is a timely and comprehensive update to a classic resource in the field of anxiety and its treatment. The latest edition is very readable, easily understandable, filled with updated information, and should be quite helpful and informative to anyone interested in treating or recovering from an anxiety disorder or a condition marked by anxiety. Many thanks to Ed Bourne for this excellent work!” -Jeffrey Brantley, MD, psychiatrist; founding faculty member of Duke Integrative Medicine, and founding director of its mindfulness based stress reduction program; author of Calming Your Anxious Mind, and author or coauthor of several other books related to mindfulness practices for health and greater well-being in daily life“The best gets better! Bourne refuses to be complacent, and brings his classic book up to date with new topics such as overcoming worry and preventing relapse. This is part informational, part workbook, part repository of practical steps, and part resource directory for all things to do with anxiety, phobias, and even obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). An astonishing resource in one volume! Those with anxiety will find much help in these pages.” -Timothy A. Sisemore, PhD, professor of psychology at California Baptist University, and author of The Clinician’s Guide to Exposure Therapies for Anxiety Spectrum Disorders“Ed Bourne has again produced a thoroughly updated revision of his classic book. Incredibly helpful to clients and clinicians, he describes symptoms and updated treatment techniques in detail, and provides plenty of exercises. He covers health conditions that may contribute to anxiety, safety behaviors that perpetuate it, and nutrition, medication, and meditations that reduce it-as well as relapse prevention. He updates descriptions of exposures according to new research. He describes genotypic testing that helps determine the best antidepressant medications for particular individuals. Finally, he has material on identifying values and setting goals, including those based on one’s spiritual life.” -Lynne Henderson, PhD, founder of the Social Fitness Center; founder and codirector, with Philip Zimbardo, of the Shyness Institute; and author of Improving Social Confidence and Reducing Shyness Using Compassion Focused Therapy and Helping Your Shy and Socially Anxious Client“Edmund Bourne’s anxiety and phobia workbook is a must-read for anyone battling these painful afflictions. He goes beyond his six earlier editions to expand your knowledge on the causes for anxiety and phobias, and to evolve clear, step-by-s...

-Titulo Original : The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook An Integrative Program To Understand And Manage Your Bpd (a New Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook by Daniel Fox is a user-friendly, systematic, and pragmatic set of tools designed to help clients with borderline personality symptoms identify and work toward change through a variety of multidimensional activities and exercises. Supplemented by extensive online content, the positive approach of this workbook is sure to inspire hope for the most discouraged of clients.” -Sherry Cormier, PhD, professor emerita in the department of counseling and counseling psychology at West Virginia University, author of Counseling Strategies and Interventions for Professional Helpers and Sweet Sorrow, and coauthor of Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers“Daniel Fox has bridged the gap between the classic understanding and contemporary application of the authoritative findings concerning personality pathology. In his latest book, Fox has unraveled the dual construct of personality development toward more accurate identification and effective intervention-now and for future generations. The inclusion of the information addressing online behavioral expression is timely and crucial for a culture driven by social media. Online users have practical tools to alert them to unsuspected predators, and/or dating prospects who may have underlying personality pathology. The academic, mental health, and social communities will be forever indebted to Fox.” -Verdi Rountree Lethermon, PhD, retired director of the Houston Police Department’s psychological services division, previous adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas and Houston Baptist University, and private practice clinician“Daniel Fox won’t let you off easy. The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook is truly a book that expects you to WORK! If you think you might have some symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), and are willing to address these problems, and, most of all, are truly committed to working hard at fixing them, this is the book you need.” -Jerold J. Kreisman, MD, author of Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder, and coauthor of I Hate You - Don’t Leave Me“When working with clients who present with personality disorders, it is sometimes difficult for our clients to grasp the concept of a personality disorder, and even more difficult for them to acquire, execute, and maintain the skills necessary to successfully navigate their everyday lives. As a psychologist and mental health professional, I am always seeking better and more efficient resources that assist my clients on their journey in therapy, as well as providing some structure when developing treatment plans. Well, I hit the jackpot with this resource! Fox has done a marvelous job creating a resource that really helps to better facilitate this work! This workbook is user friendly and can either be used while someone is currently in treatment with a mental health professional, or independently attempting to improve their lives. This workbook does an excellent job breaking down the who, what, when, where, and how of navigating the diagnosis of BPD, and will definitely be an excellent addition to my referral resources for both clinicians and patients!” -Meagan N. Houston, PhD, licensed psychologist; owner of Houston Behavioral Health, PLLC; police psychologist for the Houston Police Department located in Houston, TX; and author of Treating Suicidal Clients and Self-Harm Behaviors“Fox has created an outstanding, comprehensive workbook for individuals suffering from BPD that is both accessible and inviting. It provides a straightforward approach to developing the skills and understanding needed to overcome this painful and emotionally crippling disorder. If you suffer from BPD, this book offers you a clear path toward creating stable and meaningful relationships, developing a compassionate and clearer understanding of yourself, and shedding your feelings of being alone and hopeless. This book will make lives better!” -Russ Woo...

-Titulo Original : The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook Practical Dbt Exercises For Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, ... (a New Harbinger Self-help Workbook)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Review “As a fellow dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) consumer, DBT therapist, and DBT author, I am always on the lookout for simple, practical, and effective ways of making DBT skills usable, accessible, and applicable to the average reader. In this book, you will find just that! Even after using, teaching, researching, and writing about DBT concepts for more than a decade, I now have a richer understanding of DBT that I am excited to try on myself...and share with others!” -Kirby Reutter, PhD, bilingual clinical psychologist with the Department of Homeland Security, and author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for PTSD“For people who struggle with intense, painful emotions, this workbook is a great resource. It teaches the skills of DBT, including the newest skills, and provides examples and exercises to strengthen learning. Those who apply themselves to the program outlined in this book will acquire the skills necessary to experience strong emotions without resorting to behavior patterns that harm relationships and decrease quality of life. DBT skills, used daily as directed, change lives for the better!” -Cedar R. Koons, LCSW, is an LBC-DBT-certified DBT therapist, a mindfulness retreat leader, an international DBT consultant, and author of The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions“The authors have produced yet another example of accessible and clear instructions for those coping with overwhelming emotions like guilt, anger, shame, and anxiety. The acronyms used are simple and easy to remember. The many examples and exercises in the book assist the reader to do the work that DBT demands. While staying true to the DBT model, the authors go beyond Linehan to synthesize adaptations of research and clinical instruments useful for both home and clinic. I was particularly impressed with their inclusion of exposure-based cognitive rehearsal, so the user deals with intense emotions in the moment.” -Thomas Marra, PhD, author of Depressed and Anxious, Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Private Practice, and the forthcoming The Path of Wisdom on Emotion Regulation“Knowing how to effectively regulate emotions is not something we are born with. This updated manual provides a road map and step-by-step instructions for enhancing emotional well-being. It is easy to read and easy to use-with new techniques focusing on increasing compassion towards the self and others, and novel strategies for dealing with intense emotions. Highly recommended for anyone struggling with regulating emotions or interested in improving their emotional intelligence.” -Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, FBPsS, emeritus professor in the school of psychology at University of Southampton, United Kingdom; and author of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy and The Skills Training Manual for Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy“The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook update, by McKay, Wood, and Brantley, is remarkable in the attention it gives to explaining DBT skills, and in providing directions about how to practice and use the skills that are easy to follow. They have connected the skills in a way that makes sense, and that makes them understandable and eminently useful. This workbook, with its examples and exercises, provides many opportunities for anyone who has intense emotions to practice skills that will enhance their ability to manage their lives more effectively. I highly recommend it to anyone who has intense emotions, to clinicians, and to family members.” -Pat Harvey, LCSW-C, DBT parent coach, trainer, and consultant; and coauthor of Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, and Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions“Building on their original best seller, McKay, Wood, and Brantley have incorporated recent research and new developments in DBT into the second edition of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook. The result is a comprehensive, user-friendly ...

-Titulo Original : The Unwanted Thoughts And Intense Emotions Workbook Cbt And Dbt Skills To Break The Cycle Of Intrusive Thoughts And Emotional Overwhelm-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Manage unwanted, intrusive thoughts-and the intense emotions these thoughts can trigger. Do you have obsessive, negative, intrusive thoughts that keep you up at night and miserable during the day? Do these thoughts make you feel sad, angry, anxious, or ashamed? Whether you have a formal diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or borderline personality disorder (BPD)-or simply struggle with unwanted thoughts and the emotions they cause-this workbook can help you find the relief you desperately seek. Written by two pioneers in the field of mental health, this workbook combines two powerfully effective treatments to address relentless, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts-as well as the painful and intense emotions these thoughts can trigger. In this evidence-based workbook, you’ll find an innovative blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to manage obsessive, self-blaming, judgmental, and catastrophic thoughts-and find lasting emotional balance. You’ll learn essential CBT skills to help you tolerate distressing thoughts and stay calm when thoughts feel overpowering; as well as DBT skills like distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to find reliable relief. If you’re ready to take charge of unwanted thoughts and find lasting emotional balance, the two-pronged approach in this innovative workbook can help...

-Titulo Original : The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal Neuroscience-based Writing Practices To Rewire Your Brain From Trauma (the New Harbinger Journals For Change Series)-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: The trauma of your past can’t be undone, but you can take charge of how it affects you. This compassionate journal offers a safe space to help you process, heal, and reclaim your power. Trauma and its effects can feel like a never-ending storm, and there’s no safe harbor in sight from the thoughts and emotions that toss and turn so violently and unpredictably in your head. But healing is possible. Your brain can actually re-wire these thoughts and emotions. And you can direct that powerful healing process through journaling. By putting your thoughts to paper, you can identify, choose, and permanently adopt new ways of responding to stress. You can create a new narrative of your life-one that breaks you out of your most deeply ingrained and self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. In this powerful guided journal, internationally acclaimed neuroscience journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa outlines her inspiring, innovative, trauma-informed, and mindful Neural Re-Narrating™ program to help you: Acknowledge your past while engaging in the present moment Create a new and empowering written narrative you can revisit again and again Release worry and trauma from your body by putting it onto the page Reduce your anxiety and alleviate symptoms of depression Access inner calm-even in stressful situations The act of unburdening oneself is essential when working through troubling or traumatic experiences. Through thoughtful, guided writing experiences, you’ll find the strength to live authentically-with hope and optimism for the future...

-Titulo Original : Needing To Know For Sure A Cbt-based Guide To Overcoming Compulsive Checking And Reassurance Seeking-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: Powerful skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you break free from the fear of uncertainty and put a stop to compulsive checking and reassurance seeking. “How do I know I made the right decision?” “What if I’m wrong?” “I need to know for sure.” Do you have thoughts like these-thoughts that cause you to second-guess yourself, and lead to anxiety, stress, and worry? Do you find yourself repeatedly checking your email for no reason, asking others for their opinions about something again and again, or lying awake at night overanalyzing and planning ahead in an attempt to feel less anxious? If so, you probably have a problem with compulsive reassurance seeking. The good news is that you can break free from this “reassurance trap”-this book will show you how. In this unique guide, you’ll find proven-effective tips and tools using CBT to help you tolerate uncertainty, face specific worrying scenarios, and gradually reduce the compulsion to incessantly seek reassurance. Most importantly, you’ll learn to deal with those pesky “doubt attacks” and trust your own judgment. Asking for reassurance is a self-reinforcing behavior-if you do it, you’re less likely to handle stressful situations without needing further reassurance. And so the cycle continues. The CBT skills in this book will help you break this exhausting and painful pattern, so you can build self-confidence and improve your life...

-Titulo Original : The Self-compassion Workbook For Ocd Lean Into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, And Focus On Recovery-Fabricante : New Harbinger Publications-Descripcion Original: A compassionate guide to help you manage OCD symptoms, overcome feelings of shame and stigma, and revitalize your life! If you’re one of millions who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you’re all-too-familiar with feelings of anxiety, panic, shame, and uncertainty. In addition, the stigma associated with OCD can make you feel unworthy of receiving the compassion and kindness you need and deserve. You may even experience unwanted intrusive thoughts that result in harsh self-judgment-which can actually hinder your recovery and lead to additional mental health problems. So, how can you break this destructive cycle and start feeling better? The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD outlines a step-by-step program to help you understand the emotional experience of OCD, and develop the tools you need to manage your disorder and build a better life. Drawing on a powerful combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT), this breakthrough guide will teach you how to balance intense emotions, lean into your fear, and focus on recovery. Over time, you’ll learn to replace self-judgment with kindness and self-compassion, so you can stop suffering and start thriving. Living with OCD can be extremely challenging, but it doesn’t have to rob you of your self-worth. You are so much more than your disorder! Let this book be your guide to discovering, supporting, and loving the best you that you can be...