Mental Disorders

Building the Bonds of Attachment is the third edition of a critically acclaimed book for social workers, therapists, and parents who strive to assist children with reactive attachment disorder. This work is a composite case study of the developmental course of one child following years of abuse and neglect.

Do your emotions flip from calm to chaos in seconds? Do you find yourself loving someone desperately, then pushing them away without meaning to? Are you constantly told you're “too much”—too intense, too angry, too sensitive, too empty? This book doesn’t offer a cure. It’s not a program. It won’t tell you to “think positive” or “just breathe.”

Understanding how your ADHD brain works is the first step to conquering the pesky symptoms that have been plaguing your life for far too long. You don’t have to stumble through life any longer. With help from this definitive guide to living with ADHD as an adult male, you can and will take back control of your life and find the happiness and peace that has been missing for far too long.

Do you or does someone you know suffer from unexplained anxiety, panic attacks, or sadness? Are you often overwhelmed with compassion for others' pain? Do people sometimes refer to you as being "sensitive" or "too sensitive?" If so, you may be an empath - and a few simple tools could change your life.

An essential tool for healers, therapists, activists, and survivors of trauma who are interested in a justice-centered approach to somatic transformation The Politics of Trauma offers somatics with a social analysis. This book is for therapists and social activists who understand that trauma...

For over two decades, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive.

An intimate, compassionate, and expansive portrait of Borderline Personality Disorder that rejects the conventional wisdom that this condition is untreatable, told by a psychologist who specializes in BPD Mental illness is heavily stigmatized within our society, and within this already...

You’ve tried the therapy. The apps. The supplements. Even the breathing tricks. And yet, your chest still tightens at random, your sleep is restless, and your body feels like it’s stuck in survival mode. Here’s the truth no one told you: trauma and anxiety don’t live in your thoughts. They live in your body. And that’s why nothing has worked… until now. This 3-in-1 audiobook bundle gives you the missing piece: simple, science-backed, body-based tools that finally reset your nervous system.

Je m’appelle Aurélie RENARD-VIGNELLES , j’ai 7 troubles DYS et un TDAH, en d’autres termes je suis neuro-atypique et fière de l’être . Après un parcours difficile dans les apprentissages, dans le monde du travail et au quotidien, j’ai créé en août 2018, mon entreprise 6foisdys . Je suis maintenant, conférencière , consultante et formatrice « troubles DYS » indépendante. Tu découvriras au travers de ce livre, comment je suis passée d’une petite fille humiliée à une entrepreneuse aguerrie , grâce à la résilience .

Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Lindsay C. Gibson draws on more than thirty years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and outlines a unique approach to treating a common syndrome that shapes the lives of so many people seeking therapy. Gibson shares her perspectives on the goals of therapy, and what therapists need to know in order to provide the most effective interventions.

Êtes-vous diagnostiqué bipolaire ? Connaissez-vous quelqu’un souffrant de cette maladie, et luttant pour se trouver soi-même ? Recherchez-vous la paix, ou êtes-vous intéressé par le bouddhisme ? Trouble bipolaire ou vérité de l’éveil spirituel ? Suivez le parcours d'Arthuro Jobsquare, bipolaire, de Paris à Montréal, en passant par Londres, jusqu'à l'état de bouddha. Une aventure fantastique, un pied de nez à la bipolarité. Une détermination impressionnante pour s’élever au dessus de cette maladie qui menaçait de le contrôler pour toujours.

Millions of families are affected by eating disorders, which usually strike young women between the ages of fourteen and twenty. But current medical practice ties these families' hands when it comes to helping their children recover. Conventional medical wisdom dictates separating the patient from the family and insists that 'it's not about the food', even as a family watches a child waste away before their eyes.

Learn hands-on coping strategies for managing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns with this “compassionate” guide from a licensed therapist and YouTube personality (John Green). Get answers to your most common questions about mental health and mental...

Do you suspect that your partner, parent, or friend is a narcissist? Maybe, you have been aware that your significant other has been a narcissist for some time, but you don’t know how to break free from the relationship. Regardless of the situation that you are in at present, having a narcissist in your life is emotionally, psychologically, and physically draining. Narcissists are incapable of showing empathy.

Ce livre audio vise à vous aider concrètement et pratiquement pour gérer un enfant qui souffre de TDA/H (trouble de l'attention) ou qui en présente les symptômes. Le quotidien n'est pas toujours facile, mais il existe beaucoup d'idées et de pratiques pour organiser celui-ci, et rendre la vie plus agréable. L'enfant en sera le premier bénéficiaire, mais toute la famille ira mieux aussi. Ce guide a été conçu pour accompagner les parents dont l'enfant est, ou pourrait être TDA/H, et les aider à soigner et faire progresser leur enfant.

What Can I Do About Me? is a compassionate, trauma-sensitive guide designed for individuals grappling with the pain of sexual betrayal.

It can feel devastating when you have to balance your own wellbeing with the amount of support and care you can give, creating a conflict within yourself that seems unending. The truth is, however, that while there are difficulties associated with managing BPD, there are therapies and treatment options available that can improve quality of life. And there are strategies you can take to navigate troubled times and deal with escalating situations, helping you manage BPD with confidence.

You've tried to face your fear of flying, but the harder you try to control it, the worse it gets. This audiobook teaches how to work constructively with your brain so you can address your anxiety in different ways-ways that truly help you let go of the fear. Packed with practical exercises, this audiobook helps you better understand both the anticipatory anxiety prior to a flight as well as the fear experienced on board - and provides the tools needed to successfully become a passenger.

The OCD Workbook has helped thousands of people with OCD break the bonds of troubling 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 updated with the latest evidence-based approaches to understanding and managing OCD. It offers coping strategies you can start using right away, along with 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 suffering from this disorder.

Knowledge is power, and grasping the basics of bipolar disorder can give you the power you need to detect it, accept it, and own the responsibility for treatment and lifelong disease management. With its three-phase approach, Owning Bipolar can help you and your loved ones become experts at an illness that has called the shots in your life for too long. Now it's time for you to take control. This book is a vital companion to help listeners understand, treat, and live successfully with bipolar disorder.