Adult Psychology

If you're like many adults today, you've experienced some kind of loss of a loved one. Whether it was a parent, spouse, sibling, friend, or child, losing someone close hurts.

Writer, journalist and podcaster Grace Timothy speaks to experts and those living with ADHD about what life is truly like as a neurodivergent adult, offering support, comfort and advice along the way, as well as providing the reader with tools to understand what ADHD really is. With expert help, this book will bust the myths, offer helpful guides to different aspects of ADHD and give key insight into the lived experience of ADHD, exploring the common—and not so common—symptoms and traits specific to the women.

A pioneering music educator reveals how music can supercharge early childhood development - and how parents and educators can harness its power.

People want to live with fewer restrictions on their lives and achieve meaning, purpose, and success. Those with bipolar disorder have been given limiting thoughts of things they can’t do by others and negative stigmas. This audiobook gives positive messages and a calming background to help change to a positive mindset. Split into two parts, subliminal affirmations and the laws of attraction guide, this audiobook will first present you with affirmations to enter your subconscious and show that it can help in the most positive way to see a new outlook for change.

Getting diagnosed with ADHD causes quite the life shake-up, particularly when the diagnosis comes later in life. Suddenly, so many 'truths' you once accepted about yourself start to unravel. Tip of the Iceberg offers a sensitive exploration of the nuances of neurodiversity, preparing you for the whirlwind that can come after a diagnosis and equipping you with the essential tools for self-advocacy.

The first book offering support for parents and carers of children and young people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), this guidebook explains the condition as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation. The guide begins by explaining how and why BDD emerges, before moving onto an exploration of how the mental health condition presents itself emotionally, psychologically, physically and behaviourally.

Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, mother of five and camp owner-director, shares nine powerful parenting techniques - inspired by the research-based practices of summer camp - to help kids thrive and families become closer. Research has proven that kids are happier and gain essential social and emotional skills at camp.

Specially crafted with a warm, heartfelt, and friendly tone, this practical book explores the proven benefits of dialectal behavior therapy, along with how we can best equip today’s young people with the emotional tools they need to achieve balance, stability, and wellness in their lives. Drawing on a powerful mix of psychological insights, user-friendly advice, and fun worksheets to help you on your journey to a happier life, the DBT Workbook for Teens seeks to dispel the mysteries around DBT.

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

Millions of people in our world deal with sadness, feelings of isolation, anger, and all-around pain, all generated by their own thoughts! We have all the power within us to change this modern loophole of helplessness. This book includes a series of exercises research has shown to be effective in helping change your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I am confident the skills you'll learn in this workbook will allow you to get rid of your self-limitations for good, gain a positive perspective on your life, and move into a growth mindset! Feel better and escape your mental jail using CBT.

Let's face it: Life gives you plenty of reasons to get angry, sad, scared, and frustrated - and those feelings are okay. But sometimes it can feel like your emotions are taking over, spinning out of control with a mind of their own. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions might be interfering with school, causing trouble in your relationships, and preventing you from living a happier life.

Do you sometimes react to situations impulsively, displaying anger and frustration and saying things you wish you could take back the moment they left your mouth? Welcome to Adulthood with ADHD! While many people deal with the exact situations above, most can manage them well enough. But when you add ADHD into the mix, these scenarios can seem impossible, causing undue hardships and stress.

While most teens deal with learning, social difficulties, and domestic challenges, ADHD can make these challenges more difficult to handle or worsen. It’s, therefore, crucial to support children and teens with ADHD develop the skillsets that will help them achieve their life goals and aspiration. Suppose your teen has been diagnosed with ADHD, and it affects their academic performance. In that case, they might be eligible for classroom concessions, including additional exam time, extra teaching sessions, or any other support that will help them realise their goals.

The depth or imaginal psychotherapy is highly effective in treating and assessing adult survivors of childhood abuse. Specifically, interventions that use dreams, symbols, and metaphor, as well as expressive art techniques, are deemed especially valuable as they address dissociative changes. By assessing specific depth psychological aspects of the individual’s shattered sense of self, a more focused and efficient treatment plan can be created sooner in the course of therapy. Discover more with Brain Healing and Trauma.

Do you struggle with impulsivity, mental overload, or difficulty prioritizing tasks? Do you want to harness the strengths of your ADHD brain and develop smarter strategies to thrive? Are you ready to improve your decision-making and executive function—without feeling overwhelmed? Think Smarter with Adult ADHD offers a comprehensive, practical approach to transforming the way adults with ADHD think, solve problems, and make decisions. This 6-week plan is designed to help you harness the unique strengths of your ADHD brain, while developing strategies to overcome common cognitive challenges.

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.

This audiobook provides social workers, outreach clinicians, case managers, and concerned community members with a pretreatment guide for assisting homeless couples, youth, and single adults. Chapters explore policy and research accompanied by narratives that trace a person's journey from homelessness to housing and beyond. The interrelationship between Homeless Outreach and Housing First is examined in detail to inform program development and hands-on practice.

Jimmy Taylor understands the unique challenges faced by men with adult ADHD. In this comprehensive guide, he offers over 80 mind mapping exercises designed specifically for YOU.

Child psychiatrist and NAMI’s Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford provides a compassionate and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child’s mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and guidance from leading experts, Dr. Crawford provides a lens through which to understand the many complex factors affecting children’s mental health. Analyzing young people from preschool to high school, she shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages, what kind of interventions may be necessary, and what to do to help kids thrive.

Discover a fresh perspective on ADHD and unleash your true potential. In Superpowered, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of the unique strengths that can manifest in the ADHD brain, but also unlock practical strategies to harness those strengths and channel you creativity to thrive.