Adult Psychology

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers a deeper understanding of the demanding work of parenting teens and sheds new light on what it takes to produce a successful child. Based on numerous interviews with a diverse group of mothers, Kurz details the negotiations with teens and young adults as well over control, trust, and letting go to offer a portrayal of the real dilemmas contemporary parents face day-to-day.

The problem with social anxiety is the longer it goes on, the more you have to struggle and battle to get any enjoyment or pleasure out of meeting other people. Before you know it, things have gotten so hard that you actively avoid situations others seem to love. You're usually uncomfortable and awkward in social events; even when you truly want to enjoy, you feel scared that you may say the wrong things or do something and will humiliate yourself in the crowd. You try so hard to get past that feeling but for some reasons, it's just hard that you end up lost and helpless.

As a teen girl, you are likely feeling pressure and stress from every direction. Having good, healthy relationships with friends you can count on makes all the difference. In this guide, psychologist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to guide you toward creating and maintaining the social life you want. Even better, the real experts that make this guide special are older teen girls who have recently been where you are now—and have plenty to say about it.

This book will help to empower you to own who you are, even if you feel afraid. To reclaim yourself. To own your identity unapologetically. To heal and to grow.

Hey there, friend. Let’s get real—your life feels like a chaotic tornado of clutter, missed deadlines, and forgotten appointments. Same here. When ADHD is in the mix, it’s like organizing a house party for squirrels. But there’s hope, and it’s wrapped up in this book. Effortless ADHD Organization isn’t some boring “follow these 97 impossible steps” guide. It’s your ADHD-friendly buddy, packed with life hacks that actually work. Oh, and the chapters? You can listen them in just a short time. (Yes, even with the attention span of a goldfish.)

Adult children of sex addicts (ACSAs) struggle with their sexuality and longings for love. ACSAs have not had their stories told in any significant way in the recovery literature. Intergenerational trauma is transmitted through the legacy of carried sexual shame—the burden of which is not theirs. A Light in the Dark offers hope for unburdening ACSAs by sharing the experiences of others, as well as examining the characteristics, roles and recovery that point toward the freedom and joy they rightfully deserve.

Journalist and psychotherapist-in-training Moya Sarner goes on a journey into what growing up really involves, and how we do it again and again throughout our lives. She draws on case studies, as well as her training, and theories of child psychology, psychoanalysis, neuroscience and more, to explore what it means to be a ‘grown up’ and how we can meet the challenges and opportunities of every stage of our lives.

Dark psychology is the art and science of manipulation and mind control. While psychology is the study of human behavior and is central to our thoughts, actions, and interactions, the term dark psychology is the phenomenon by which people use tactics of motivation, persuasion, manipulation, and coercion to get what they want. Learn more about dark psychology in this audiobook.

In a world that is veering dangerously off course from what it calls “truth” comes a classic work that unmasks the lies we unwittingly believe, lies that destroy us and ultimately damage our emotional health, relationships, and spiritual life. In this completely revised and updated edition...

Expertly curated and compassionately narrated, this guide delves into practical strategies to master focus, overcome obstacles, and harness the strengths inherent in ADHD. Whether you're grappling with distractions at work or seeking to enhance your relationships, this audiobook provides actionable insights to empower you on your journey.

A practical and entertaining guide to the life skills you weren't taught at school, from when to ask for a discount to what you need to know before your first day at work. Adult life is full of mysteries. What should you check before renting a flat? How do you ask for a pay rise? Does anything really need to be dry cleaned? And why does everyone else seem to know these things except you? (They don’t, but this book will help.)

Are you constantly battling with time management, struggling to maintain relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by daily challenges? Do decision-making tasks leave you stressed and drained? Have you tried solution after solution, only to feel like nothing truly works for your ADHD brain? If you replied YES to any (or all) of those, this is the resource you’ve been searching for: a powerful 2-in-1 comprehensive guide, giving you the strategies, tools, and confidence, not just to cope, but to thrive with ADHD.

“Fascinating and useful . . . The distinguished memory researcher Scott A. Small explains why forgetfulness is not only normal but also beneficial.”—Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs Who wouldn’t want a better memory? Dr. Scott Small has dedicated...

We know that one in seven children in the US has suffered from abuse in their families. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. Authorities believe this is a conservative estimate given that many cases are unreported.

Allan and Barbara Pease, the international bestsell­ing authors of Why Men Don’t Listen & Women Can’t Read Maps, deliver their most exciting book yet. Will men and women ever see eye-to-eye about love and sex? How will relationships ever be rewarding if men only want to rush into bed and...

Living with ADHD as an adult can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define you. This practical guide offers powerful strategies to help you overcome the challenges of ADHD, regain control of your life, and thrive with confidence. Tailored to the unique experiences of both women and men, this book provides actionable tools to address focus, organization, and emotional regulation, so you can achieve your goals and enjoy a balanced life.

From the celebrated author of The Dance of Anger comes an extraordinary book about mothering and how it transforms us -- and all our relationships -- inside and out. Written from her dual perspective as a psychologist and a mother, Lerner brings us deeply personal tales that run the gamut from...

As a psychologist and child psychoanalyst, Dr. Masur has helped many children recognize and express their feelings after loss. In How Children Grieve, Masur shares her expertise with caregivers of all kinds, giving them the tools they need to help a child or teenager to mourn, to move forward, and to make meaning of terrible loss.

Edward M. Hallowell, MD, father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, has thought long and hard about what makes children feel good about themselves and the world they live in. Now, in The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, he shares his findings with all of us who care about children. We don't need statistical studies or complicated expert opinions to raise children. What we do need is love, wonder, and the confidence to trust our instincts.

I've been through decades of being subjected to my mother’s narcissism, and it was only when I hit my lowest point that my survival instinct kicked in: I either cut ties with my mother or I developed ways to deal with her hurtful, damaging behavior. Neither option was going to be easy, but both were going to ensure I could heal, find my self-worth for the first time, and begin to thrive. I would no longer be living in her shadow. Dealing with your narcissistic mother means taking back control.